Podcasts about Curiosity

Ask Rachel anythingThank you, thank you, thank you, Wirohugo for your incredible donation. You are so kind! My fifteen year old boy seems to show no curiousity about the world. Does not know countries, capitals, does not read (except when incentived). Today, he didn't recognise the neighbouring village which we drive through many times. He is middling at school but good at some subjects. So, not a dunce! Is it digital distraction? Is it common? I searched your shows and could not find any record of this being discussed. Episode About:Concentration and Choices:https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/concentration-and-the-troubling-effect-of-too-many-choices/The Disengaged Teen:https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/122-how-to-get-our-teens-to-love-learning-and-why-parents-are-the-missing-piece-of-the-puzzle/Support the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits. My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me:www.teenagersuntangled.com Find me on Substack: https://teenagersuntangled.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/You can reach Susie at www.amindful-life.co.uk

Tait Fletcher on Jiu-Jitsu, Truth, Persistence, and Healing Pete Deeley interviews Professor Tait Fletcher about how combat sports shaped his life and character. Fletcher traces his path from Dog Brothers stick fighting to early Jiu Jitsu training in the 1990s, learning from figures including Arlan Sanford, Amal Easton, later also receiving a black belt from Eddie Bravo. He describes competing widely, fighting in MMA, training with notable fighters, and appearing on The Ultimate Fighter Season 3, emphasizing Eddie Bravo's systematic coaching. The conversation focuses on jiu-jitsu as a source of truth, humility, community, and accelerated learning, stating that teammates improve together through generosity rather than ego. Fletcher discusses plateaus, staying the course, finding joy in training, and how a severe head injury in 2019 led him to rely on Jiu Jitsu, discipline, curiosity, and community to recover and re-engage with life, advocating responsibility, eliminating complaints, and consistent action toward one's destiny. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:50 Why Combat Sports 02:04 Dog Brothers to Groundwork 03:54 Early BJJ and First Coaches 05:08 Competition and Breakthroughs 06:16 Black Belts and LA Move 09:55 Jiu Jitsu Shaves Time 11:02 Truth and Gym Culture 15:57 Ego Checks and Mentors 25:09 Injury Recovery and Resilience 28:24 Curiosity and Healing Forward 30:45 Act Reflect Repeat 32:04 Life Is A Beta Test 32:26 Jiu Jitsu Finds The Path 33:02 The Artist Roadmap 35:32 Create For Yourself 36:37 Stay Ready For Opportunity 37:42 Curiosity Meets Faith 40:16 Suffer Well In Training 44:37 Resist Complaining 47:18 Move A Muscle 49:02 Everyone Is An Artist 53:20 Jiu Jitsu And Presence 55:29 Grandparent Presence Lessons 01:00:46 Gratitude And Goodbye

We have amazingly reached episode 365. That means you can listen to an equiosity podcast every day for a year and not have to repeat any episodes - unless you want to. That's a lot of talking. So join us as we look back over 365 episodes. We talk about why we started the podcast and what has kept us going. If you are new to the Equiosity podcast, you have a lot of great listening ahead of you! Equus plus Curiosity combines to create Equiosity. It is our curiosity about all things Equine that keeps us going.

What happens when a viral app asks you to think of “death,” “scared,” or “answers” and then sends you to a random point on the map? We take a clear-eyed tour through Randonautica's strangest stories—EVPs in bright daylight, a rusted car on an ATV trail, a roadside fence lined with burnt dolls, and the headline-grabbing Seattle suitcase case—while asking whether intention steers chance or chance fills in our intentions.We break down what the app claims to do, how users set intentions, and why vague prompts can turn ordinary spaces into ominous ones. You'll hear how urban explorers landed at an abandoned house and met the police, why a couple's “scared” prompt ended with a white Mustang following them, and how a simple word like “orange” pointed to traffic cones. Along the way, we separate plausible coincidences from obvious fakes, explore how social media rewards the most extreme narratives, and consider the psychology that makes pattern recognition feel supernatural when fear is high and expectations are set.This isn't just a reel of shock stories. We talk risk, ethics, and practical safety: go in daylight, bring friends, avoid private property, and choose neutral or positive intentions if you're going to try it at all. Curiosity has value, but it also needs boundaries—especially when “random” routes can drop you into real danger or legal trouble. If you've ever wondered whether an app can bend fate, or whether we're just very good at finding meaning in the margins, this conversation will give you a grounded framework to think about both.If you enjoy thoughtful, spooky explorations with real-world takeaways, follow the show, share this episode with a curious friend, and leave a review to tell us what intention you'd set next. Stay ghosty, my peeps!Thank you for listening to the Paranormal Peeps Podcast. Check us out on Facebook Paranormal Peeps Podcast or Coldspot Paranormal Research and on Instagram coldspot_paranormal_researchSupport the show

In episode 187, Part 111 of The Story of Creation, we dive into the origins of humanity, consciousness, and existence through the lens of Universal Beings and sovereign intelligence — the source of all creation. Discover the hidden truths about human potential and your role in the universe. This is not abstract philosophy — it is your direct connection to the energy and frequency that created existence itself. Through this conversation, you'll learn: • How your curiosity and questions feed consciousness and expand reality. • Why recognizing yourself as a soul with unique energy shifts your life, beyond trauma, fear, or societal expectations. • How your instincts and interests are not random — they are the heartbeat of the universe, guiding you toward your potential. • The truth about human embodiment as a reflection of universal intelligence and infinite energy. • How letting go of limiting human models and societal rules opens the door to aligned, conscious living. This episode will help you: • Awaken to your role in existence. • Recognize and honor your unique perspective and frequency. • Align with universal intelligence to manifest potential and purpose. • Step fully into your sovereign, creative, authentic self. You were designed for more than just living life by the rules — it's time to explore your true potential. Listen, awaken, and begin embodying your infinite energy today. 0:00 – Exploring Consciousness, Creation & Human Origins 1:05 – Curiosity as the Heartbeat of Humanity 2:53 – Celebrating What Doesn't Fit Society 4:15 – Recognizing Yourself as a Soul 6:43 – Universal Love, Respect & Your Role 8:53 – Questions Expand Consciousness 10:38 – Living Beyond Limits & Time 11:39 – Participation in the Cycle of Creation 15:31 – Destiny as an Unfolding Experience 19:08 – Humans as Embodiment of Infinite Intelligence 22:56 – Your Vital Life Force & Power 28:01 – Discovering Purpose in Every Question 34:36 – Aligning Frequency & Vibration with the Universe 37:46 – Excavating Your Mind to Reveal More 38:49 – Recognizing Existence, Letting Go of Fear #HumanOrigins #ConsciousLiving #ExistenceAwakening Watch The Story of Creation from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtY9aRgn79cba9wSRRx-vkT1crKnyBotq

In this episode, we go inside one of the most fascinating clubs in European football — Bodø/Glimt. Over the past few years, the Norwegian club has built a remarkable culture and player development environment that has helped them compete at the highest levels of the game, including the Champions League. A big thank you to our sponsor Zone14 Coaching. Their NextGen journals help coaches and players plan, reflect, and track progress throughout the season, built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get $5 off with code MODERNSOCCER5 at zone14coaching.com Joining Gary Curneen on this podcast is Olav Øverli, Academy Director at Bodø/Glimt. Olav shares a detailed look into how the club develops players, builds a strong culture, and creates an environment where curiosity, responsibility, and hard work are non-negotiable. He explains why the foundation of their academy begins with something simple but powerful: a love of the ball. We discuss the principles behind Bodø/Glimt's development model, the importance of aligned leadership throughout the club, how the academy balances joy and professionalism in youth development, and why they prioritize curious, engaged footballers over rigid systems. Topics covered include: • Bodø/Glimt's academy philosophy and culture • Developing curious and engaged footballers • Why “non-negotiables” are the starting point • Balancing joy and professionalism in youth development • Coaching younger players vs academy age groups • The role of feedback and honest coaching • Technology, data, and the limits of sports science in development • The impact of phones and distractions on young players • Hiring coaches and building a strong academy staff culture If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe to the channel and check out more coaching breakdowns and interviews here on Modern Soccer Coach.

“The most curious person in multifamily,” Moshe Crane is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures, a Maryland-based real estate investment and management firm focused on multifamily and other asset acquisitions and development in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The company manages more than $1B in assets and over 4,000 apartment units while developing and selling new homes. Moshe also hosts the Curious Wire podcast and writes the Curious Deal newsletter, where he breaks down multifamily deals, careers, and industry trends while exploring how operators build, finance, and scale real estate businesses.(01:45) - Moshe's Real Estate Path(02:32) - Deals Returning to the Market(06:05) - Sage Ventures' Market Focus(07:27) - Defining Great Operators(08:27) - The Third-Party Talent Crunch(10:17) - Systems Beat Stars(12:36) - The Sage Operations Playbook(15:47) - Fraud Screening Tools(19:01) - The Roving Team Mindset(21:05) - Moshe's Role(23:56) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21 (25:52) - The Accidental Self-Storage Win(26:41) - Office-to-Storage Conversions(28:21) - A Scrappy Deal Mix(28:58) - Low-Basis Development Opportunities(29:46) - Pitching Flexibility to LPs(30:26) - No Gurus, Just Operators(33:58) - Discipline Over Vertical Integration(36:19) - PropTech Ecosystem Shifts(39:38) - Proptech Adoption(44:42) - Motivation, Curiosity & Faith(49:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Bill Walsh

Did you know that over 75% of women in midlife report feeling burned out, disconnected from purpose, and unsure how to realign — even after years of personal development work?In this dynamic and deeply activating conversation, Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, welcomes transformational life and business coach Laura Cardwell to explore why burnout isn't just physical — it's emotional, mental, and ultimately spiritual.Laura shares how midlife is not a breakdown… it's a breakthrough. Not a decline… but what she calls a “Second Spring.” Together, Elaine and Laura explore nervous system regulation, Divine alignment, curiosity as a spiritual pathway, and why abundance isn't about “more” — it's about harmony, flow, and presence.This episode will help you recognize burnout as a wake-up call and guide you back into grounded, radiant alignment.Topics Covered0:00 – The Burnout Reality for Midlife WomenWhy success and exhaustion often coexist4:30 – Conscious Breath & Spiritual GPS AlignmentThe I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS practice and setting Intention9:15 – From Proving to ServingLaura's personal burnout story and spiritual turning point16:00 – Defining Abundance as Harmony & FlowWhy abundance isn't about “more”20:30 – Nervous System Regulation & True SafetyInternal safety as the foundation for purpose24:45 – Burnout as a Spiritual Wake-Up CallAlignment, resonance, and Divine evolution30:00 – Breath + Curiosity: The First Two Baby Steps34:00 – Blessing as a Daily Alignment Practice35:45 – Laura's Vitality Reset & Burnout Support ToolsKey Takeaways

In this episode, Guy talked with Dr. Mario Martinez, explaining it inspired him to test biological vs chronological age and offering a partner discount for DNA-related tests. Dr. Martinez discussed longevity myths, arguing centenarians—not gerontologists—are the key evidence, and that genetics account for about 20%. He described "inflammaging," noting centenarians show compensatory immune responses and research suggesting some inflammatory processes become anti-inflammatory; in a study of 50 centenarians, average biological age tested about 25 years younger. He critiques biohacking and excessive supplements, emphasizing lifestyle, perception, and emotions. Martinez outlined eight factors—four perceptions (time, aging, health, self-valuation) and four emotions (generosity, gratitude, admiration, curiosity)—and introduced the Centenarian Consciousness Index (CCI) plus GlycanAge finger-prick testing to track biological age over time. They covered curiosity as an antidote to default-mode self-sabotage, cultural "portals" that enforce aging, moderation, connection, self-care, and language cues like saying "thank you" instead of "no problem." About Dr. Mario: Dr Mario Martinez is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect the interaction of productivity, health and longevity. He is the founder of Biocognitive Science and the Empowerment Code. He developed an organizational model that views productivity and wellness as inseparable components of sustainable profits. The Empowerment Code is the first organizational training program that brings combined principles of cultural psychoneuroimmunology, cultural neuroscience and cultural anthropology to the workplace.  Based on parameters that allow the immune system to make several hundred thousand decisions per minute, the Empowerment Code offers an organizational language that maximizes creativity, initiative and productivity, while diminishing conditions that contribute to chronic illnesses. Martinez holds a Masters degree in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University and a Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Madrid.  He also has post-doctoral training in psychopharmacology from Farleigh Dickinson University. Because of his work in how cultural beliefs affect the immune system, Martinez has investigated alleged cases of stigmata for the Catholic Church, the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. He lectures worldwide on his theory of Biocognition and teaches Empowerment Code principles to top US corporate executives and to global organizations in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - You're Not Getting Older — You're Being Programmed! (00:42) - Host Intro DNA Tests (02:46) - Meet Dr Mario (03:22) - Centenarians Secrets (06:17) - Inflammaging Explained (08:14) - Biohacking Myth (11:47) - Time Perception Power (14:39) - Phone Stress Loop (17:34) - Blue Zones Beyond (20:09) - Measure Your Healthspan (23:54) - Eight Longevity Factors (26:45) - Culture And Black Sheep (30:00) - Giving Without Strings (30:50) - Admiration Beats Envy (31:14) - Curiosity and Centenarians (31:55) - Default Mode Self Sabotage (34:09) - Demons Sirens Take Action (36:00) - Reinforcement Mindbody Code (36:24) - Inflammation and Age Bias (41:16) - Outlier Lifestyle Markers (44:24) - Toxic Family Milligrams (46:02) - Solitude Versus Loneliness (49:15) - Words Trigger Chemistry (49:45) - Oviedo Effect Authenticity (51:51) - Closing Australia Plans How to Contact Dr. Mario Martinez:www.biocognitive.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''

You've lived in moments where one emotional decision can cost you a stack of chips… or three strokes in 90 seconds. And that's why this conversation with Alex Huang hits so hard. Alex breaks down how poker "tilt" and golf blow-up holes are the same problem in different clothing: impulsivity, entitlement, and emotion hijacking decision-making. We talk long-run thinking, why variance (aka luck) doesn't excuse bad process, and how numbers can act like "bowling bumpers" that keep you from derailing when your expectations outpace reality. You'll also hear Alex's best frameworks for talking players off the ledge after a mistake, why elite players obsess over reflection (even after shooting low), and the single message he'd put on a billboard every golfer would see: process, not results. In this episode, you'll learn: Why impulsivity in golf is just "tilt" with a scorecard How to think in "the long run" so one hole doesn't define your round How variance + luck can still coexist with elite decision-making Why 15-foot putts deserve realistic expectations (and calmer emotions) How data creates objectivity without crushing feel-based players Where ego and entitlement bleed strokes (especially par 5s + short par 4s) How elite players reflect, catalog "feels," and build resilient performance Get your pencils ready and start listening.  Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more.  More About Alex Huang Alex is the COO of DECADE Golf. He works with several dozen LPGA / EPSON Tour players as well as many of the Top 10 college programs in both Men's and Women's golf. He specializes in distilling complicated golf data and ideas into simpler heuristics and concepts. You can follow Alex on Instagram here: @alexhuanggolf Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Tilt isn't an emotion problem—it's a decision problem that emotions accelerate. The long-run mindset protects you from chasing: one bad swing doesn't require a heroic response. Variance is real: a good decision can produce a bad outcome (divots, bounces, gusts) and still be the right play. Numbers act like bowling bumpers—keeping you from going so aggressive you create doubles and triples. "Should" is a red-flag word: entitlement (par 5s, wedges, short par 4s) is where blow-ups are born. When emotions spike, win the next moment: get hyper-specific on the target and stack micro-wins (GIR, 10% rule, speed). Elite players invest in reflection and documentation—especially when playing well—so they can return to what works faster. Key Quotes: "One catastrophic decision or one downward spiral where you're kind of chasing a previously bad decision — as we used in poker the term tilt — that can lead to your demise. You blink, you make a triple bogey because you got a bit greedy or a bit thoughtless or reckless with the strategy." "Just because you lost your pot going all in with aces pre-flop does not mean in hindsight you now look back and say, I should have folded. Much the same way with golf… you pick a good target, you make a committed swing… maybe you get unlucky and you wind up in a divot." "If I gave you a full deck of cards and I asked you to draw a diamond out of it and you drew a spade, would you be ticked off? No, right. But then how many times have they stood over a 14 or 15 foot putt upset that they didn't make it?" "You can't control where your shot ends up within its shot pattern. You can't control the bounces you're going to get. But what you can control is making a committed swing at your target and dealing with the results." Time Stamps: 00:00: The Cost of Impulsivity in Poker and Golf 02:50: Long-Term Thinking in Competitive Environments 05:40: Defining and Developing Resiliency 08:39: The Role of Data in Decision Making 11:33: Balancing Numbers and Intuition 14:44: Patience and Preparation in Golf 17:27: Common Pitfalls and Mindset Traps 20:36: The Importance of Reflection and Process 23:12: Curiosity as a Catalyst for Growth 26:20: Building a Supportive Network 29:15: Mental Game Strategies for Golfers 32:12: Resetting After Mistakes 35:16: The Power of Objectivity 38:02: Investing in Mindset and Reflection 40:49: Final Thoughts on Process Over Results

Thanks, ChatGPT, for the podcast description below, in the style of J. Peterman.   Somewhere between Willow Grove and the low skies of the Netherlands… two men misplaced their plan — and found something far better. This is not an episode. It is a wandering. It begins, as many modern pilgrimages do, in a warehouse in Pennsylvania — the mythic stronghold of Steve Weiss Music — where, once upon a time, paper catalogs arrived like sacred manuscripts and snare drums were cushioned in the Sunday Philadelphia classifieds. Rooms and rooms of instruments. Hand-packed boxes. The faint perfume of newsprint and ambition. There are Pearl Musical Instrument Company Philharmonic snare drums under fluorescent light. An Evans Drumheads pull-cord drum key that growls like a lawnmower in spring. A hanger drum once owned by Steve himself. The whispered possibility of a showroom yet to be built — a temple to mallets, tambourines, and tap shoes. And then — inevitably — the catalog. Not just any catalog. The sort made famous by Seinfeld and the indomitable J. Peterman, where a pair of brogues begins at Waterloo and a tunic vibrates with contentment beside a Peruvian river. Our hosts linger here, turning pages in memory. The purple edition. The beige edition. Eight-thousand-dollar marimbas before eight thousand felt like eight hundred thousand. The slow seduction of browsing. The thrill of ordering mallets softer than soft simply because they existed. But the road bends. Across the Atlantic, in Eindhoven, the drums begin to gather again for the Tromp International Percussion Competition — reborn, reimagined, restless. This is not merely a contest of velocity and vertical leap. It is portraiture. A black-box confession. A curated vision. Thirty minutes of artistic autobiography. A commissioned work placed like a compass needle at the center of a recital. A final collaboration with a visual artist — sound made visible, rhythm given silhouette. There are jurors with reputations forged in rosewood and resonance. There are young players on the brink of becoming leaders. There is the eternal question: when we crown someone “winner,” what are we truly naming? Somewhere in Delaware, between traffic and technique, a clinic titled Supercharging Your Marimba Technique hums with improbable confidence. There are jokes about turbocharged mallets and Philips Sonicare tremolo sticks. There is earnestness beneath the humor — the quiet desire to help another musician unlock something freer than grip and freer than fear. And woven throughout: a gentle anxiety about judging. About applications. About the strange modern ritual of compressing one's artistic soul into a recording file and sending it into the digital void. This episode roams. It laughs. It speculates about Olympic scoring and the metaphysics of cookies. It remembers the thrill of a first competition and the ache of waiting four years to try again. It is, above all, a catalogue entry for a moment in time — when two percussionists, temporarily out of their dens, take inventory of what matters: Curiosity. Community. Craft. And the lingering hope that somewhere, in a warehouse or a black box theatre, someone is still turning pages.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by MagicSchool.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.School and district leaders are past the question of “What is AI?” and deep into “What do we do next, and how do we do it responsibly?”In this edWeb podcast, a chief academic officer, a chief technology officer, a school principal, and an expert in AI safety for students discuss how they're moving from AI exploration to execution in K-12, and what they're learning along the way.Rather than focusing on tools or trends, this conversation centers on the leadership decisions districts are navigating right now: setting clear guardrails, addressing safety, privacy, and security for students and staff, assessing organizational readiness, supporting educators through change, and preparing defensible budget and funding rationales for boards and communities.The panelists share how they are balancing innovation with responsibility to ensure AI use aligns with instructional priorities, protects all users across the education ecosystem, and fits within real-world fiscal constraints. Listeners leave with:A clearer picture of how peer districts are sequencing AI decisions at the leadership levelPractical insights into safety, security, and budget-related concerns, and how leaders are addressing themA stronger understanding of what responsible, sustainable AI adoption looks like in real districts todayThis edWeb podcast is designed for K-12 school and district leaders who are actively navigating AI decisions and want grounded, leader-to-leader insight.MagicSchoolHelp every school move forward through education-first AI that builds trust and measurable progress.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This one's pretty straightforward: we're talking about virtue signaling — that thing where people post their “good deeds” or hot takes online mostly to look good or feel important. We get into why it feels like everyone has to say something about everything these days, how filming charity for views can actually make the whole thing feel kind of gross, and why St. Joseph's quiet, private life is honestly the better way. We cover: - How even priests catch themselves wanting to look holy online. - How silence and just doing your job for God beats all the noise. - That viral clip of Shia LaBeouf saying he'd just kiss Jesus' feet and nothing else — raw faith or virtue signaling? - The trap of judging the people closest to you while preaching to strangers on the internet. ––– 00:00 Hospital Visit Story 02:01 Pride and Hidden Motives 03:35 St Joseph and Silence 06:33 Social Media Noise 12:57 Charity for Views 16:23 Judgment at Home 18:24 Priesthood Not Politics 21:53 Wonder vs Curiosity 27:37 Mother Olga Hidden Works 29:15 Old Internet Nostalgia 31:33 Shia LaBeouf's Honesty 34:27 Saints Who Struggled 36:00 Embracing the Fight 38:35 Shia LaBeouf Clip 41:33 Meeting Jesus Today 46:03 Tacos and Party Game 53:11 Chaotic End ––– ▶️ Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/7aw2sHO8GhM  

How do you lead when certainty disappears?In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Neuroscientist and Author of Tiny Experiments.This conversation genuinely changed how I think about leadership, productivity, burnout and decision-making.We talk about what happens when your identity is tied to your job.And how an experimental mindset can change your lifeWhat procrastination is really trying to tell you.Why goal setting is broken.If you're a leader who feels stuck and tired of pushing harder but not seeing better results…Stay to the end.Anne-Laure shares a practical way to replace the illusion of certainty with curiosity. And it's something you can apply immediately in your workplace, your team, and your own internal world.We cover:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Leaving Google and the wake-up call that changed everything04:00 – Identity, external validation and starting again06:00 – Why our brains hate uncertainty08:30 – The illusion of control and compensatory control11:00 – Why leaders feel trapped (and how tiny experiments create agency)14:40 – Linear goals vs experimental loops17:00 – How to build a culture of experimentation in your team22:00 – Procrastination is not laziness (head, heart or hand?)30:00 – Fear, psychological safety in the workplace and uncertainty34:30 – Time anxiety and why we make our worlds smaller as adults38:50 – Better decision making: internal vs external signals44:00 – Self anthropology and how to observe your burnout patternsThis episode explores:• Tiny experiments in leadership• How to stop procrastinating at work• Leadership under uncertainty• Psychological safety in the workplace• Decision making under uncertainty• Burnout recovery and time anxiety• Overcoming imposter syndrome• Curiosity in leadership• Profound insights into personal growth and self improvementIf you've ever felt pressure to have all the answers as a leader, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Many people experience powerful spiritual insights through meditation, retreats, plant medicine, or personal growth work. But what happens when those insights don't translate into real change in daily life?In this episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie sits down with depth hypnosis practitioner, mindfulness teacher, and shamanic counselor Juliana Sloane to explore why awareness alone often isn't enough to transform emotional patterns, relationships, or nervous system responses.Together, they dive into the often overlooked gap between spiritual insight and true integration, and why many people who are deeply committed to spiritual practice still find themselves repeating the same behaviors, fears, and relationship dynamics.Juliana shares how practices like depth hypnosis, mindfulness, and unconscious mind work can help bridge the gap between intellectual understanding and embodied transformation.This conversation explores how healing happens not just in the mind, but through the body, nervous system, and unconscious patterns that shape our lives.If you've ever wondered why you understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them, this episode offers powerful insight into the deeper layers of personal and spiritual growth.TakeawaysSpiritual insight must be integrated into daily life.Depth hypnosis allows for deeper exploration than talk therapy.Crisis can be an opportunity for growth and learning.Embodiment is crucial for true understanding of insights.Patterns can be influenced by ancestral lines.Scientific and spiritual practices can complement each other.The unconscious mind plays a significant role in our spiritual lives.Spiritual maturity involves continuous growth and curiosity.Balancing service to self and others is essential.Play and curiosity are vital for spiritual exploration.LinkJuliana SloaneWebsite: https://www.julianasloane.com/Upcoming events: julianasloane.com/meditationUpcoming Women's Retreat: https://offgridretreats.org/events/april2026deeprestInstagram: instagram.com/julianasloaneSupport the showPlease subscribe and follow the show to get updates on new releases.Kindly asking to share with friends who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious WildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583

Sexual addiction is often treated as a behavior problem. Stop the behavior. Remove the temptation. Try harder next time. But what if the behavior is not the real issue? What if the patterns that bring shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage are actually revealing something deeper about the story you carry? This week on Win Today, therapist and researcher Jay Stringer joins me to unpack the anatomy of sexual addiction and unwanted sexual behavior. Drawing from research involving more than 3,800 men and women, Jay explains why these patterns are rarely random and how the unresolved parts of our past often shape them. We talk about why shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles, why curiosity is often the first step toward healing, and why grief has the surprising power to reshape what we desire. Sexual struggles are not simply moral failures to suppress. They can become a roadmap that leads us toward the healing we have avoided. If you are stuck in patterns you cannot explain, if shame has kept you silent, or if you've tried to manage the behavior without understanding the story behind it, this episode will help you see why real freedom begins with honesty. Guest Bio Jay Stringer is a licensed therapist, minister, and researcher who helps men and women understand and outgrow unwanted sexual behaviors. He is the author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, based on a multiyear research study involving more than 3,800 men and women exploring the roots of sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behavior. Jay is also the creator of the Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment and The Journey Course, a five-month program designed to help individuals identify and transform the deeper drivers behind destructive patterns. He holds an MDiv and a master's degree in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and completed post-graduate training under Dr. Dan Allender while serving as a Senior Fellow at The Allender Center. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Inspired by another learning from his triathlon, Pete shares with Jen a training technique, and both of them noodle on what it might look like to work within Zone 2 (and not constantly overexerting in Zone 5). Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are the five zones of energy and effort? Why is it important to take periods of rest? How might a more continuous method of training be more efficient and impactful than a high intensity one? To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.  To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

AI can now generate code in seconds. Deployment pipelines are faster than ever. And yet, many teams still feel slow.In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Forsgren, world-renowned researcher, co-author of Accelerate, and Senior Director of Developer Intelligence at Google. We explore why speed alone doesn't create performance — and how hidden friction inside systems, culture, and decision-making quietly holds teams back.Nicole breaks down the SPACE framework, explains why activity metrics create blind spots, and challenges leaders to rethink what productivity really means in the era of AI agents. If you're measuring output but still not seeing impact, this conversation will help you recalibrate.Key TakeawaysProductivity is multidimensional, not just output: Measuring activity alone creates blind spots. Real performance includes satisfaction, quality, collaboration, and flow.System constraints determine team speed: Improving individual teams isn't enough. Performance improves only when bottlenecks across the entire value stream are addressed.AI accelerates existing systems: Automation increases throughput, but it doesn't remove friction. Weak processes and structural gaps become more visible as speed increases.Trust becomes a performance factor in AI workflows: As agents contribute to development, validation systems, guardrails, and confidence mechanisms become essential.Strategy must come before acceleration: Building the wrong thing faster does not create value. Leaders must define direction before optimizing delivery.Additional InsightsOrganizations scrutinize AI more than human decisions: We often ask whether AI is producing the right output. Yet we rarely question whether human teams are building the right thing either.AI forces leaders to clarify judgment: Working with agents requires teams to make their assumptions explicit by defining heuristics, edge cases, and decision rules that previously lived in intuition.Many bottlenecks are decision bottlenecks: Delays often come from postponed decisions, including security reviews, approvals, and quality checks placed late in the workflow.AI exposes the limits of existing infrastructure: Faster development cycles put pressure on testing systems, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflows designed for slower environments.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapEven as AI accelerates development, many teams feel slower than ever — revealing that friction isn't about code speed but about how systems, culture, and decisions are designed.02:38 – Guest Introduction: Nicole ForsgrenBarry introduces Nicole Forsgren — researcher, co-author of Accelerate, and Senior Director of Developer Intelligence at Google — whose work has redefined how technology performance is measured.07:08 – The SPACE Framework ExplainedNicole breaks down Satisfaction, Performance, Activity, Communication, and Efficiency — a practical guardrail to measure productivity across multiple dimensions.10:19 – Why Optimizing Locally Creates BottlenecksTeams often improve within their own scope, only to worsen constraints elsewhere in the system. Real performance requires zooming out.12:37 – Simple Surveys That Surface Hidden FrictionA few focused questions can quickly reveal productivity barriers — especially when frequency of disruption is measured alongside frustration.15:51 – Culture, Curiosity, and System DesignMost structural problems come from rational past decisions. Approaching friction with curiosity — not blame — creates safety and clarity.18:07 – Moving Decisions UpstreamFrom flaky tests to security reviews, many delays are postponed decisions. The opportunity is shifting confidence-building earlier in the workflow.22:18 – Making Implicit Judgment ExplicitAI agents force leaders to articulate the heuristics and assumptions they previously ran on instinct — improving both human and machine judgment.25:48 – Are Humans Building the Right Thing?We question AI correctness — but rarely apply the same scrutiny to human output. Strategy clarity remains a leadership responsibility.30:01 – AI Amplifies Existing BottlenecksAs agents increase throughput, weaknesses in pipelines, testing, and infrastructure become more visible — and more urgent.32:05 – Removing Friction to Unlock Real PerformanceTrue competitive advantage comes from redesigning systems of work — not just accelerating output.Follow the HostLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreillyPersonal site: https://barryoreilly.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryoreillyauthor/Twitter/X: https://x.com/barryoreillyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barryoreilly/

What happens when you finally give that brave, younger version of yourself permission to come back out and play? In this episode, author and teaching artist Alicia D. Williams joins Dr. Diane to talk about solo travel, rediscovering joy, and seeking kindness around the globe—from Paris and Mexico to Ghana, Ireland, and Italy.Along the way, we celebrate Alicia's beautiful new picture book, Nani and the Lion, and dive deep into the power of oral storytelling and read‑alouds to transform classrooms and kids' lives. Alicia names what many early childhood educators feel: we rush children into writing before we've honored the building blocks of story. She shares why story should begin with talking, acting, drumming, and drawing—and how oral storytelling grows vocabulary, empathy, expression, and confidence.Looking for the perfect book for Read Across America or World Read Aloud Day? Look no further. Alicia has given us a lyrical original folktale that celebrates courage, rhythm, and the power of finding your voice. Episode Chapters[01:07] Choosing bravery and joy through travel[06:55] What happens when you ask, “Show me how kind the world is”?[10:53] From invisible to seen -- finding community and connection[14:08] Curiosity, conservation, and connection[20:46] Nani and the Lion,Alicia introduces Nani and the Lion,—an original folktale rooted in rhythm, drumming, repetition, and big, participatory read‑aloud moments that invite kids to march, roar, and join the story.Alicia and Dr. Diane uncover the deeper theme: when you do the thing that brings you joy, you tame the “lions” that try to quiet you and help free others to be brave, too.[28:55] Joyful read‑alouds and playful learning through STEM[30:57] The power of oral storytelling[33:40] From spoken story to writers' workshop[35:16] Sneak peek: Nani and the Monkey[40:21] Choosing joy every dayAbout Our GuestAlicia D. Williams is an award‑winning author, teaching artist, and global traveler. She is the author of Genesis Begins Again (a Coretta Scott King Honor Book) and the new picture book Nani and the Lion,  Learn more on Episodes 29 and 77.Support the showShare this episode If this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague. Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friend Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

I don't want to ruin the humor of the story - but let's just say that in this week's episode, I share wisdom from Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara (the monk who initiated the recent Walk for Peace across the US). That wisdom has to do with bathrooms, toilets, lovers … and the dangers of multi-tasking.It has to do with how a mind that multi-tasks is like a dirty mirror in the bathroom.I'll leave it there and let you enjoy.In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just letting things fly outta their pie-hole without much care for others, it's time for radically authentic conversation. Conscious communication is simple, but often isn't easy. That's why Cathy Brooks created Talk, Unleashed – a weekly podcast of radically honest conversation about — everything. Whether her own musings or in conversation with industry leaders, each episode invites curiosity. Curiosity not about what people do, but why they do it. Who they are and what makes them tick. It's about digging underneath to reveal the thing that is most true - that we are more alike than we are not. A mix of solo episodes where Cathy shares her insights and experience or Cathy engaged in conversation with fascinating humans doing amazing things. No matter the format - it's unvarnished, radically honest and entirely unleashed. This podcast compliments Unleashed Leadership, the coaching business through which Cathy works with symphony orchestras, corporate clients, and individuals to help them unleash and untether their leadership and connect with others in a way that truly engages.#walkforpeace #monks #cleanthemirror #responsibility #accountability #leadership #cleaningupshit #dogbehavior #dogtraining #shiftingbehavior #consciouscommunication #leadership #Conversation #connection #TalkUnleashed #fiercecompassion #UnleashedConversation #UnleashedLeadership #FixYourEndofTheLeash

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Process Curiosity is a team of artful designers and skilled fabricator-sculptors who craft immersive experiences using a human-centered design approach. Based in Salt Lake City, they've been making waves in the design and fabrication industry. CEO Blake Wigdahl, joins us with more. Blake Wigdahl: We are Process Curiosity, a planning, design and fabrication firm dedicated to creating spaces that inspire, engage and resonate with communities for generations to come. Our team of artful designers and skilled fabricator-sculptors works closely with clients to transform ideas into immersive, interactive environments that spark imagination and lifelong learning. We've partnered with world-class institutions across the nation, crafting custom exhibits, installations and experiences that do more than encourage curiosity — they unleash it. Every project is rooted in a human-centered approach, ensuring visitors feel connected, inspired and deeply engaged. Utah is growing at an exceptional rate and gaining global recognition, and we're proud to contribute to this momentum. We help organizations design meaningful, newsworthy and authentic experiences that connect with audiences of all ages. By blending creativity, craft and strategic planning, Process Curiosity brings visions to life in ways that leave lasting impressions. Derek Miller: Process Curiosity continues to shape Utah's creative landscape, crafting engaging, human-centered experiences that inspire and connect communities. Learn more at ProcessCuriosity.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/4/26

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFor Ashley Lucky, the darker corners of the paranormal world are not something to avoid — they are something to understand. While many investigators seek residual hauntings or historical curiosities, Ashley gravitates toward locations known for intense activity, where fear and uncertainty often shape the experience.Her work centers on communication. Using investigative tools alongside intuitive sensitivity, she attempts to establish dialogue with spirits that may be confused, distressed, or unwilling to leave. The environments she enters are not always welcoming. Reports of oppressive atmospheres, physical reactions, and emotionally charged encounters are common in the spaces she explores.What motivates someone to repeatedly step into places with reputations for danger? Curiosity plays a role, but so does a sense of responsibility — the belief that some spirits may require assistance and that understanding can reduce fear.Ashley's perspective highlights the balance between caution and conviction, risk and purpose, and the enduring pull of the unknown for those willing to face it directly.#TheGraveTalks #CommunicatingWithSpirits #DarkParanormal #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedLocations #SpiritCommunication #TrueParanormal #InvestigatingTheUnknown #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

You said, "That sounds really hard," so why is your partner still upset? It's called the Empathy Dash — that moment you touch your partner's pain just long enough to check a box, then sprint toward solutions, silver linings, or your own experience. In over 1,500 couples sessions, Tony has watched this pattern quietly erode trust while both partners swear they're trying. This episode unpacks why your empathy isn't landing, what your nervous system is actually doing when you rush to fix, and a deceptively simple practice that changes everything. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "me too" on the inside lands like "not you" on the outside — and the intent-vs-impact gap where relationships slowly erode Stealing Thunder: the real-time couples session moment that perfectly captures how sharing gets hijacked before it even lands How your Adaptive Child — the survival strategy that kept you safe growing up — is now sabotaging your closest relationship The neuroscience of co-regulation and why your calm presence does more than your best advice ever could The 3-Before-1 Rule: a concrete practice for staying present when every instinct says fix, solve, or flee Tony Overbay, LMFT, draws from over two decades of couples therapy, Terry Real's relational framework, and Dan Siegel's interpersonal neurobiology to redefine what empathy actually looks like in practice. If you've ever left a conversation thinking "I said all the right things" while your partner felt completely unseen — this one's for you. You're not broken. You just don't know what you don't know yet. 00:00 Welcome and Where to Follow 01:15 Retreat Story Mental Load Misfire 04:56 Intent vs Impact in Bids 06:08 Attack Surface and Pathological Kindness 09:37 Sequencing the Conversation 12:26 Stealing Thunder Named 17:02 Catching the Thunder Grab 18:17 Drive By Empathy Metaphor 21:03 Empathy vs Sympathy Basics 22:36 Why Optimism Can Dismiss 24:02 What Empathy Actually Does 26:58 Real Life Fixing Examples 28:39 Spotting the Empathy Dash 29:30 Why We Do It 30:12 Adaptive Child Origins 31:39 Fixer vs Avoider Examples 33:49 Co-Regulation Explained 34:44 Two Ways to Respond 37:16 Four Pillars Framework 38:11 Questions Before Comments 38:58 Curiosity in Action 42:19 Three Before One Rule 45:40 When Effort Feels Unseen 47:35 Handling Your Triggers 49:27 Closing Encouragement Get on the waitlist today for Tony's upcoming Magnetic Marriage live course! Head to https://tonyoverbay.com/magnetic Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group.

Ever feel like life is moving so fast you barely know yourself anymore? That was me last week, scrolling through emails, thinking about my next move, and realizing I haven't hit pause to really check in with my own gut in ages. That's exactly why I was so pumped to sit down with Julie Reisler on The Happy Hustle Podcast. If you're a high performer trying to navigate success without losing yourself, this conversation is gold. Julie is a HeartLed Intuitive Guide, two-time Tech-X speaker, host of the USU podcast, board-certified master coach, faculty member at Georgetown University, and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer Coach Academy. She helps purpose-driven leaders trust their intuition and create success that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable. On top of that, she's a mother, wife, and a Happy Hustler just like the rest of us, juggling multiple roles. Her book, Getting a PhD in You, dives deep into self-discovery and learning to make decisions from your truest sense. In this episode, Julie and I explored how to understand yourself better, honor your present, and navigate life's big decisions from intuition instead of stress. We also went down some fun rabbit holes about acting, modeling, and how even unexpected experiences in life can shape your clarity and confidence. This episode matters because it's a reminder that knowing yourself isn't just self-indulgent—it's essential for building a life and career that truly works for you. Here are a few takeaways from our conversation that you can start applying today: Your past is your fertilizer. Julie calls it compost. The struggles and challenges you've faced aren't just bumps in the road—they're material you can use to grow wisdom, clarity, and confidence. Honor the present. No matter where you are in life, give yourself grace. Celebrate small wins, acknowledge your efforts, and be fully present before moving to the next goal. Direction is everything. Like an archer aiming at a target, clarity about where you want to go ensures your actions are aligned and effective. Without a clear aim, you risk being reactive instead of proactive. Intuition is built-in. Everyone has access to guidance from within, but most of us haven't practiced listening to it. Start with meditation, grounding walks, or simple awareness exercises to tap into your inner compass. Curiosity and grace keep you learning. When you approach life with curiosity instead of judgment and give yourself grace for mistakes, you open up space to learn, grow, and make better decisions. If you want to dive deeper and actually start getting a PhD in you, you've got to hear the full episode. Julie drops actionable strategies, personal stories, and exercises you can start today to create clarity and alignment in your life. Listen to the full episode now at caryjack.com/podcastin. What does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Julie says it means getting paid to do something I am in love with and would do for free. Connect with Julie Instagram Facebook Linkedin Youtube Find Dr. Joy on her website: Awaken To Your You-est You® Connect with Cary! Instagram Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube Get a copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing 3 shifts that will help you build a guilt-free morning routine:1. Foundation over Fruit — If we want results we need to plant seeds, first.2. Curiosity over Condemnation — What if instead of "I failed," you asked "Hmm, I wonder why that didn't work?" One shuts the door. The other opens it wide.3. Systems over Self-Discipline — Willpower at 6am is unreliable. Simple systems can make everything easier.Starting your day with God doesn't need to feel overwhelming or induce guilt if we don't do it "perfectly". His grace is sufficient for us as we learn and grow. Click play and start building a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine!

If you are afraid to change your art style because you might lose collectors, this episode will set you free. After 22 years as a professional artist, I have evolved through more styles than I can count. From sassy word paintings to farm animals to mixed media to abstract expressionism, every shift came with fear. What if they leave? What if I lose momentum? What if I ruin my brand? Here is the truth. Changing your style is not betrayal. Staying stuck is. When artists cling to a style just because it sells, they start to resent their work. Curiosity fades. Experimentation stops. The creative fire dims. And eventually, the business plateaus, too. In this episode, I share how to evolve your art style without losing your audience and why your voice matters more than your visual language. You will learn: Why your style is not your identity. How to bring collectors along in the process The one mindset shift that keeps your brand from going stagnant Collectors are not just buying your art. They are buying your courage, your voice, and your evolution. If you're feeling the itch to experiment, this is your permission slip. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com! Resources mentioned: Join me for an in-person workshop: https://jodieking.com/workshop  Learn more about my mentorship program, Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Looking for an artist community? Join us in the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  View some of Jodie's Past Work and How It's Evolved: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/sold-works?page=1  Not sure about your artistic voice? Listen to Episode 95: Unleashing Your Inner Rebel: 10 Tips to Owning Your Voice Discover Your Why with Episode 109: How to Turn Your Why Into Revenue Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6  How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Most of us move through life on autopilot—choosing stability, staying comfortable, telling ourselves “maybe someday.” This conversation with Meg is a reminder that someday is a decision.After 11 years in the corporate world, Meg chose freedom over predictability and built a life rooted in travel, community, and adventure. From a childhood in the remote wilderness of Idaho and Missouri to the fast pace of New York City, she shares how each chapter shaped her resilience, independence, and deep love of people and place.We talk about what it really looks like to pivot—traveling with kids, dreaming about Portugal in 2027, falling in love with a Bavarian village in the Alps—and how to stop waiting for perfect conditions. Meg offers practical tips for exploring Europe on a budget, building community wherever you land, and prioritizing what she calls “first life” moments instead of putting everything off for later.This episode is about choosing curiosity over comfort. About letting travel stretch you. About trusting that change might actually be the doorway to the life you've been craving.If you've been feeling the pull to shake things up—even just a little—this one's for you.

What does it really mean to be "techie"? Sean, Kelly, and guest Amelia Hough-Ross dig into the labels we put on ourselves and others — and why curiosity and persistence matter more than credentials. From imposter syndrome to productive struggle, this episode redefines what it means to be technical in a rapidly changing world. Show Notes Wins of the Week Amelia: Getting both kids to all their activities this week — taekwondo, Chinese language classes, and a piano competition where her oldest did very well Kelly: Running a series of well-attended trainings at school, including a Canva AI session that drew 60 attendees across two campuses, with new audiences (kindergarten and first grade teachers) showing up for the first time Sean: Finally getting fiber internet installed at his house after over a decade of waiting — a major upgrade from cable with latency dropping from 20-30ms to 3ms, at half the cost Links & Resources Mentioned vBrownBag — Tech community show that Amelia is preparing to present at and Sean is scheduled for later in the year PyCon US 2025 — Pittsburgh, May 2025; Education Summit on Thursday, May 14 LEGO Mindstorms — Referenced in Amelia's story about building a vending machine in 4th grade Architects of Intelligence — Book Kelly is currently reading (dense but informative, structured as short stories/interviews) How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz — Book Amelia is reading about mindset and how people approach difficult things Lars von Trier / Bjork / Catherine Deneuve film — Referenced in Amelia's story about visiting a film set in Denmark at age 18 (the film Dancer in the Dark, 2000) Chris Williams / vBrownBag — Mutual connection who introduced Sean and Amelia at AWS re:Invent Announcements PyCon US 2025 — Pittsburgh, PA. Education Summit is Thursday, May 14. Proposals still open at time of recording. Kelly will be attending PyCon with her youngest son, who will spend the weekend with family at Disneyland Sean will be supporting from home this year as his wife has a conflicting travel commitment Key Quotes "It's hard to think outside of the box when you don't know what's inside of the box." — Kelly, quoting a conference in Tampa "The difference between viewing yourself as technical and not technical is getting those successes... even just once, where something really cool happens that you weren't expecting to work." — Sean "It's much harder to believe that someone has that greatness in them and help them achieve it... It's easy to say someone's hopeless. The harder part is figuring out how to support them to get to that next level." — Amelia Special Guest: Amelia Hough-Ross.

Annoyed? Frustrated? Wishing someone would just stop being the way they are?You're not alone—and this episode is for you.In this raw and real episode from the forests of Huilo Huilo, Chile, Justin shares two powerful tools for dealing with the most triggering, annoying, and frustrating people in your life — without losing your peace, your joy, or your power.This isn't about pretending things are okay. It's about learning what your reaction is trying to teach you, and how to shift it into clarity, growth, and even connection.

All About the Girl host Jenny Craig-Brown sits down with Kat Lutze, founder and owner of Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe, a community-driven retail space that features local artists, curators, and small business owners! A Valparaiso native, Kat started her entrepreneurial journey in 2014 after purchasing the remaining inventory of a lampshade factory. What began as online and local resale quickly evolved into something much bigger. Jenny and Kat explore all this and so much more in this month's episode of AATG, along with a special announcement from Jenny!Biography: Kat Lutze is the owner and creative force behind Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe, a community-driven retail space in Valparaiso, Indiana that features local artists, curators, and small business owners.A Valparaiso native, Kat started her entrepreneurial journey in 2014 after purchasing the remaining inventory of a lampshade factory. What began as online and local resale quickly evolved into something much bigger. By reinvesting her profits through auctions and outlets, she built a thriving resale business rooted in accessibility and quality secondhand goods for her community.In 2016, Kat launched a membership program designed not just to rent space to vendors — but to mentor, support, and grow small businesses from the inside out. Today, Alley Kat's has grown from just 10 members to nearly 50, operating out of a building she purchased in 2018. Unlike traditional vendor malls, Kat's model centers on the people behind the products, offering mentorship, marketing support, and a true small business community.With a background in theater and film and a degree in Arts Administration from Augsburg College, Kat blends artistic vision with business strategy — helping creatives turn passion into sustainable success.Deeply committed to Valparaiso, she also hosts free community events including Kids Day Scavenger Hunts, reading programs, and interactive activities designed to bring people together.When she's not working at the Shoppe, you can find Kat reading a good book, playing board games with friends, hiking at the dunes, or developing her newest venture, “Unplugged Events,” a startup encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and reconnect in real life.Kat believes that small businesses thrive when people feel seen, supported, and connected — and she's building spaces where exactly that can happen.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

Most of us move through life on autopilot—choosing stability, staying comfortable, telling ourselves “maybe someday.” This conversation with Meg is a reminder that someday is a decision.After 11 years in the corporate world, Meg chose freedom over predictability and built a life rooted in travel, community, and adventure. From a childhood in the remote wilderness of Idaho and Missouri to the fast pace of New York City, she shares how each chapter shaped her resilience, independence, and deep love of people and place.We talk about what it really looks like to pivot—traveling with kids, dreaming about Portugal in 2027, falling in love with a Bavarian village in the Alps—and how to stop waiting for perfect conditions. Meg offers practical tips for exploring Europe on a budget, building community wherever you land, and prioritizing what she calls “first life” moments instead of putting everything off for later.This episode is about choosing curiosity over comfort. About letting travel stretch you. About trusting that change might actually be the doorway to the life you've been craving.If you've been feeling the pull to shake things up—even just a little—this one's for you.

In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, the stars of YOUNG SHERLOCK Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Zine Tseng discuss their characters' journeys and motivations. Hero reflects on what Sherlock still needs to learn, beyond just throwing a punch, while Zine explores the moral grey areas of her character and what drives the princess. Hero also discusses whether curiosity is the greatest virtue, diving into how it defines Sherlock and influences his approach to solving mysteries.YOUNG SHERLOCK begins streaming on Prime Video on March 4th, 2026.

If you've ever watched your child struggle and felt that almost unbearable pull to step in, fix it, smooth it over, or make it disappear, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with author and parent coach Michelle Icard to explore why setbacks—real, uncomfortable, sometimes humiliating ones—are not detours from development but the very path toward adulthood.Michelle joins me to talk about her latest book, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, and to unpack why adolescence is meant to include missteps, awkward experiments, and moments of regret. We explore rites of passage, identity formation, impression management, and the fine line between support and overprotection. Most importantly, we discuss how parents can respond when things go sideways in ways that build resilience rather than shame.Episode Highlights:[0:00] – Why we revert to old parenting habits, even when we know better[2:06] – Why watching kids struggle is painful—and why that discomfort is necessary[5:00] – Rites of passage: separating, stumbling, and reintegrating wiser[9:46] – “Am I doing this for them, or for me?” A powerful parenting pause[10:28] – Impression management: how teens hide, deflect, and protect their identity[15:00] – Modeling mistakes out loud so kids can learn how adults process setbacks[18:25] – Friend shifts, value testing, and why adolescence requires trial and error[21:21] – Why insisting on values can backfire—and how to invite real conversation instead[26:33] – Curiosity over correction when teens embrace rigid or controversial ideas[30:52] – Why natural consequences are often enough—and why piling on rarely helps[38:11] – Failure vs. setback: when disconnection becomes the real danger[40:00] – Contain, Resolve, Evolve: a three-step model for responding to setbacks[43:45] – Letting the bruise heal: why parents must eventually stop poking[46:23] – The turkey story: a rite of passage, public shame, and lasting growth[51:00] – The question parents answered almost unanimously: would you erase the hard years?Links & Resources:8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success by Michelle IcardHomesick and Happy by Michael Thompson14 Talks by Age 14 by Michelle IcardMichelleIcard.comErving Goffman: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Scott Galloway: Notes on Being a Man Sarah Rosensweet: Reimagine Peaceful Parenting Dr. Devorah Heitner: Mentoring Kids in a Connected World Dr. Lisa Damour: Untangling 10-20If this episode has helped you, remember to rate, follow, and share the Self-Driven Child Podcast. Your support helps us reach more people and create more content that makes a difference.If you have a high school aged student and would like to talk about putting a tutoring or college plan together, reach out to Ned's company, PrepMatters at www.prepmatters.com

Grief isn't just about death.In this deeply honest Boozeless Bookclub conversation, Amy, Dr. Sarah, and Erin unpack The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman — and what surprised them most about grief.Spoiler alert: It's everywhere.From friendship breakups to miscarriages. From career shifts to empty nests. From childhood wounds to identity loss.If you've ever said, “I don't really have anything to grieve,” this episode might gently prove you wrong.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why grief isn't limited to death and divorceHow unresolved grief can show up as addiction, busyness, anger, or depressionThe friendship wounds that still live in us decades laterMiscarriage and pregnancy loss as invisible griefParenting transitions and empty nest emotionsSexual trauma and identity lossThe surprising power of writing a completion letterHow grief can shape our triggersWhy our culture makes no space for griefTeaching our kids how to process loss earlyBook FeaturedThe Grief Recovery Handbook By John James & Russell Friedman An action-based guide for processing grief beyond death, divorce, and other losses.Key TakeawaysGrief is cumulative — and most of us are carrying more than we realize.Many of us were taught: Don't feel bad. Replace the loss. Just give it time.Avoiding grief often shows up as addiction, overworking, shutting down, or relationship patterns.Grief isn't linear.Completion doesn't mean forgetting — it means releasing emotional charge.Making meaning out of loss can transform pain into growth.Curiosity toward your triggers is more powerful than self-judgment.A Powerful Reminder“All human beings experience grief — and yet our culture makes no space for it.”So this episode is your space.Connect with AmyAmy Liz Harrison is a bestselling author, speaker, 12-step coach, meditation teacher, and mental health advocate.amy lizharrison.comFollow @AmyLizHarrison on all platformsIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review. It truly helps.

Host Jason English welcomes Stella Prince, hailed as the face of Gen Z folk, for a conversation recorded at AmericanaFest after her first official showcase at Nashville's female-owned venue, Anzie Blue. Prince reflects on growing up in Woodstock, New York, singing as a child with artists like Pete Seeger, and her early drive to work in music, including being a 12-year-old radio DJ spinning 1930s–40s big band and writing music reviews. She discusses making folk mainstream again, the generational appeal of the genre, and inspirations like Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and Judy Collins, plus contemporaries like Laufey. Prince describes building an all-women team, recording her debut EP in Laurel Canyon, and releasing her first sync—a Hallmark film featuring her reimagined “(They Long to Be) Close to You.” She also shares songwriting shaped by Gen Z anxiety, inflation, and newfound independence, and performs “Don't Think Twice, It's All Right” and her original “Good Luck Is Hard to Find.”00:00 Folk Across Generations00:28 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup02:42 AmericanaFest Milestone04:38 Why Folk Feels Real Now05:34 Making Folk Mainstream Again06:13 Gen Z Jazz Inspiration08:21 Woodstock Roots and Early Magic09:27 Radio DJ and Big Band Years11:00 DIY Hustle to Building a Team13:04 All Women Team and Industry Gaps13:45 Women on the Road14:42 Laurel Canyon Recording Dream15:23 Career First at 2116:26 EP Plans and Hallmark Sync17:57 Songwriting From Independence18:35 Gen Z Pressure and Anxiety20:55 Curiosity and Defining Success23:14 Live Performance Session26:04 Original Song Closing

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!For Ashley Lucky, the darker corners of the paranormal world are not something to avoid — they are something to understand. While many investigators seek residual hauntings or historical curiosities, Ashley gravitates toward locations known for intense activity, where fear and uncertainty often shape the experience.Her work centers on communication. Using investigative tools alongside intuitive sensitivity, she attempts to establish dialogue with spirits that may be confused, distressed, or unwilling to leave. The environments she enters are not always welcoming. Reports of oppressive atmospheres, physical reactions, and emotionally charged encounters are common in the spaces she explores.What motivates someone to repeatedly step into places with reputations for danger? Curiosity plays a role, but so does a sense of responsibility — the belief that some spirits may require assistance and that understanding can reduce fear.Ashley's perspective highlights the balance between caution and conviction, risk and purpose, and the enduring pull of the unknown for those willing to face it directly.#TheGraveTalks #CommunicatingWithSpirits #DarkParanormal #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedLocations #SpiritCommunication #TrueParanormal #InvestigatingTheUnknown #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader The Learning Leader Show Key Learnings  Go out and dent the universe. Erin's parents didn't put pressure on her to get perfect grades or go to Harvard; they wanted her to use her privilege and beautiful upbringing to make the world a better place. Youngest child syndrome makes you quick. Being the youngest of six, Erin learned to speak very quickly to get her thoughts in at the dinner table, and she was given unsolicited advice her whole childhood (which is why she loves giving advice now). Your siblings' sole job is to keep you grounded. Erin's parents are proud and supportive, but her siblings roast her and beat her down (all in good fun) to keep her as humble as possible. Success is attributed to a sense of humor. Erin gave career advice that was funny, and nobody had ever really seen that before. You don't get that unless you're the slightly bullied youngest of six kids your entire life. Rejection rage is a choice. At a Women in Film networking event, the head of the organization paused Erin's documentary trailer 30 seconds in and said, "You need to be more realistic." Erin went on to get a Pulitzer fellowship and premiered a feature documentary at 23 with international distribution. When you get a rejection, you can either let it beat you down or say, "I'm going to show them." "Tell me about yourself" is the world's worst interview question. It's lazy, not specific, and hard for the interviewee to truncate their entire life into 90 seconds. Use the past-present-future template: 1-2 sentences about your past, 1-2 about your present role, then future (where the interviewer's ears perk up), connecting to why you're applying for this specific role. Specificity is the magic word. When sending cold emails, the chances of getting a good response dramatically increase if you're specific: specific praise, specific question. Instead of "Can I pick your brain over coffee?" say, "I watched your video about X, and when you said Y, it piqued my curiosity." Higher quality questions get higher quality answers. This isn't just for podcasts or job interviews; it's a life skill. Good professional communication is like chess, not checkers. Most people just play checkers (you said this to me, I'm going to say this to you), but chess is thinking 10 steps ahead about what your end goal is and how this person falls along the path to that goal. Don't ask for a raise; ask for an adjustment to your compensation. Your job is transactional (you do work, they pay you). When you accepted your salary, you were doing X, Y, Z. Now you're doing X, Y, Z plus A, B, C. It's no longer an equal partnership, so you need an adjustment. It's not personal, it's just professional. Know your audience and your leverage.  Emotional regulation is powerful communication. If we just act impulsively and say what's on our mind all the time, it doesn't actually get you where you want to go. Always keep your desired outcome in mind. It's about checkmate. Don't just react, think about what the end goal is and how this conversation gets you there. Humanize people, don't make them wrong. That egotistical senior VP is probably actually really insecure about where they are in their career and wakes up every morning not knowing what they're doing. Put your ego to the side. Being a great communicator requires taking a break from thinking about yourself and thinking about what the other person's life is like and what their goals are. Align your goals with their goals. Think about how you can create that authentic relationship by figuring out how your goals align with what they're trying to accomplish. Shut up and listen. We do a little bit too much talking when we're trying to negotiate or strategize. It can be very beneficial to embrace the silence and practice active listening. Curiosity is an amazing way to show love. Being genuinely curious about a person makes them like you, and it becomes more natural the more you do it. Compliments have to be genuine and specific. People are way better at sniffing out fake compliments than you realize. If you can't find one thing you truly admire about someone, don't say anything. Don't make it transactional. When people ask, "How do I not make it feel like I'm using them?" Erin says, "Well, don't use them. Just be genuine." The most loving thing you can do is respect people's time. Meeting bloat has gotten really bad since the pandemic, and a lot of time is disrespected in meetings across the world. Maybe don't have the meeting. A lot of meetings are completely unnecessary, or at least the way they're set up, the people invited, or the way they're run are really inefficient. Only invite crucial people. Make sure that only the people who absolutely need to be there are invited to the meeting. Always have an agenda. At the beginning of every meeting, say "Here are the three things we're going to cover today, and here's the goal of this meeting." Put it in the calendar link with bullet points. Don't have brainstorming meetings. Have meetings with very tangible goals at the end, state them up front, and make sure that goal has been achieved by the end. Email subject lines are underutilized. Erin's dad's company would put tags like "request," "informational," or "command" on subject lines so you knew exactly what type of email it was and what was expected. The exercise of making a five-year plan changes your brain. Erin doesn't believe in sticking to a five-year plan, but the exercise of thinking about the future creates new neural pathways that change the way you think about yourself and your life. A happy life is an intentional life. The vast majority of people float through life and act very reactionary. Sitting down and thinking about what you actually want in five years is powerful self-care. Sit down with your partner and do this together. Before you get married, make five-year plans together. They might look really different (which is revealing) or really similar which doubles down on alignment. Create multiple five-year plans if you're young. If you don't know which path you're going to take, create five different scenarios for yourself and see which one energizes you most. Financial freedom is a goal worth stating. Erin wants to be financially free in the next five years, which allows her to pursue mission-driven work on her own terms. You're just another human trying to figure it out. Even though Erin wrote the book on workplace communication, she's still winging it every day just like everybody else. Combat the knowledge curse by staying connected to real people. When you're an expert in something, it's hard to imagine not being an expert. Erin moved back to Maryland suburbs to experience people working normal corporate jobs, DMs with people daily about their experiences, and gets on free calls just to listen. The data in newsletters tells a different story than people's actual experiences, so she stays grounded by hearing real anecdotes from IT workers in North Carolina or nurses in Kentucky. Set goals really high. Erin wants her startup to help 500,000 job seekers in a year, which is ambitious, but she doesn't care if she fails as long as she tries to reach it. More Learning #507 - Jesse Cole: How to Build Your Idea Muscle #344 - Jesse Cole: How to Create "You Wouldn't Believe" Moments #365 - James Altucher: How to Become An Idea Machine Reflection Questions Good communication is chess, not checkers. Think about a difficult conversation you need to have this week. Instead of just reacting to what they say, what's your desired outcome? What would "checkmate" look like, and how can you think 10 steps ahead to get there? Who in your life keeps you humble If no one does, how might you be losing perspective on yourself? What would it look like to invite that kind of honest feedback into your life? Erin recommends making a five-year plan, not to stick to it, but because the exercise creates new neural pathways. When's the last time you sat down and intentionally thought about what you want your life to look like in five years? What's stopping you from doing that this week?

In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young speaks with Jenny Hornby, a licensed professional counselor and children's book author, about the intricacies of parenting and mental health. They discuss the importance of connection over perfection, the journey to becoming a counselor, and the significance of curiosity and compassion in parenting. Jenny shares insights on rupture and repair in relationships, the role of dads, and the necessity of allowing children to make mistakes. The conversation emphasizes the value of co-regulation and teamwork in parenting, as well as the importance of being present with children. The episode concludes with a lighthearted 'Dad Zone' segment featuring fun questions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting and Counseling02:52 The Journey to Becoming a Counselor05:41 Rupture and Repair in Relationships08:45 The Importance of Curiosity and Compassion11:50 Embracing a Beginner's Mind in Parenting14:47 Navigating Parenting Styles and Sibling Dynamics17:44 Power Struggles and Authority in Parenting20:51 The Role of Dads in Parenting23:44 Strengths and Teamwork in Parenting26:44 The Importance of Co-Regulation29:48 Allowing Kids to Make Mistakes32:39 The Value of Connection Over Perfection35:34 The Dad Zone: Fun and Lighthearted Questions52:48 lifestyle-outro-high-short.wavClick the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

Join Lionel on "The Other Side of Midnight" for a whirlwind tour through the biggest, most complex stories the mainstream media is actively ignoring. From the hidden network of elite doctors and accomplices in the Epstein case to explosive, undeniable UFO evidence leaking across the internet, Lionel connects the dots others miss. This episode tackles the critical danger of blurring the lines between the military and civilian police, the bizarre reasons we're trying to build stations on the moon, and our society's tragic loss of critical thinking and basic geographical curiosity. Throw in wild debates about polyamory, lab-grown brains, and whether celebrities like Jim Carrey are wearing CIA masks or just getting bad plastic surgery, and you've got a jam-packed, thought-provoking ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send a textMariko Sato — From Searching to FreedomLong before discovering the Taubman Approach, Mariko Sato was already searching.As an accomplished concert artist and professor, she had built an international career. Yet she continued asking deeper questions:How can I play more efficiently? More expressively? Without fatigue or injury?The turning point came not in her own playing — but in her son's.After developing tendonitis from over-practicing, her son sought help from teachers, doctors, and specialists. Nothing offered lasting recovery. Then he discovered the Taubman Approach at the Golandsky Institute in New York. Under the guidance of Edna Golandsky — and with a pivotal lesson from Dorothea Taubman herself — he fully recovered and completed his master's degree injury-free.For Mariko, this felt miraculous.Curiosity turned into commitment. In the late 1990s, she attended the Taubman Summer Symposium — and everything changed.Over nearly 30 years of study with mentors including Mary Moran, Edna Golandsky, Bob Durso, and John Bloomfield, Mariko refined her understanding of coordinated movement at the piano. She became an Associate Faculty Member and Master Teacher with the Golandsky Institute — one of only three certified Taubman teachers in Canada, and the only one at the master level.In this episode, Mariko shares:How forearm rotation replaced stretching and tensionWhy pressing into the keys creates fatigue and sound distortionHow small hands and physical “limitations” can become strengthsThe transformation that allowed her to perform repertoire she once avoidedWhy comparison — twisted vs. untwisted, pressed vs. released — is the key to learningShe speaks candidly about childhood discouragement — being told her hands were not suited for a professional career — and how understanding coordinated movement allowed her body to “become piano hands.”Through the Taubman Approach, she not only solved technical problems. She gained the ability to analyze and solve them independently.Her story is not about quick fixes. It is about refinement, logic, and lived experience.After three decades of study, she describes the work not as static doctrine, but as a living research community — one that continues to evolve, deepen, and empower pianists to play with freedom and confidence.For anyone navigating tension, injury, doubt, or physical limitation — this conversation offers clarity, hope, and practical direction.About Mariko SatoMariko Sato is a Tokyo-born concert pianist, professor, and Master Teacher of the Taubman Approach based in Montréal. She has performed internationally across three continents and contributed to six CD recordings. A longtime faculty member at Université Laval and the Cégep régional de Lanaudière, she has studied the Taubman Approach since 1995 and has taught it since 2006. She serves as an Associate Faculty Member at the Golandsky Institute and specializes in injury prevention, coordinated movement, and sustainable piano technique.Episode Themes • Injury recovery and tendonitis • Efficient forearm rotation • Twisting vs. coordinated alignment • Small hands and physical myths • The Taubman community and ongoing researchThe Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

In this episode, I'm spilling about how curiosity keeps your creativity alive and why experimenting is the ultimate glow-up for your art.I also share the story of finishing my very first full screenplay, a project inspired by the emotional intensity of Dear Evan Hansen, and what it taught me about showing up, trusting the process, and embracing the messy chaos of creating something completely new. Think Euphoria-level drama meets real-life creative hustle. I dive into other experiments I've been trying lately too, songwriting outside my usual style, testing bold podcast formats, and taking on side projects that scared me at first glance.If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or too afraid to try something new, this episode is your reminder that curiosity > comfort. Let's push boundaries, embrace the unknown, and discover what happens when you risk it all!For more fun extra content, follow me on Instagram!

In this episode Ryan & Corryn talk about the importance of being a curious question asker in order to build healthy relationships.

To read about The Freedom Project - Click here To learn about The Freedom Project with Christy- Click here To learn about The Freedom Project with Gary - Click here In this episode, Joshua emphasizes the practical technology: create a gap between the manifestation event and the automatic reaction. That pause is where freedom lives. When you stop acting on fear-based urges (control, fixing, forcing outcomes) and instead choose a new perspective, you re-enter alignment—where inspiration can arrive. Action taken in fear leads to more separation; action taken from inspiration leads to connection, unity, and oneness. In Q&A: “Heaven on earth” is reframed as not a special moment—every moment is perfect in your reality, even triggers, when seen as part of your expansion in joy. Curiosity becomes the doorway. A participant returning home from retreat feels newly authentic; Joshua clarifies: you were always allowed to be yourself—only your beliefs withheld permission. The retreat simply revealed what was already true. A beach “lost ring” story becomes a lesson in guidance: you are guided to what you truly want (perspective shifts), not what you think you want. Inspiration is constant; limiting beliefs filter it out. A business-loss fear cycle is reframed: safety/security are illusions, and money was never personally “generated”—you were always a conduit for inspiration. When perspective drops, support feels absent, but it isn't; it's just harder to hear.

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Episode #1103 One of the most common traps married men fall into is treating their wife like the person they married ten years ago, rather than the person she has become today . It is human nature to stop being curious and start making assumptions, but these assumptions are often what build the "emotional walls" that leave a marriage feeling mundane or distant . In this revisit episode, Doug Holt is joined by Chris, a lead advisor at TPM, to answer listener questions about breaking through emotional distance and navigating complex attachment styles . They dive deep into the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario: how to give a partner space when they simultaneously struggle with a fear of abandonment . Doug explains why men must move from a cautious energy to a leading energy, using proactive reassurance to "call out" the situation before it becomes a crisis . You will learn why over-communicating your commitment—stating your "mission" multiple times until it is truly heard—is the only way to fight a partner's misperceptions and rebuild safety . The conversation also provides practical tools for the man trying to restart conversations with an emotionally closed-off spouse . From using project management software to stay curious about your wife's interests to leveraging external "icebreaker" cards to create a safe environment for dialogue, Doug shares the exact strategies he uses in his own marriage . This episode is a masterclass in shifting from a state of "checking in" to a state of genuine connectivity . Whether you are looking for non-mundane conversation starters or need to understand how to lead through your partner's fears, this discussion offers a roadmap to move beyond an "average" relationship . By coming at life and your spouse from a place of curiosity, you allow the connection to unfold beautifully once again . CTA paragraph: If you are ready to stop guessing and start leading your family with clarity, take the next step by accessing our free training. This is designed for the man who is tired of the distance and ready to see exactly where his relationship stands. Visit https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales to get started.

Do you have moody faith? Faith in its fullest form does not depend on your feelings. It comes from your spirit. When it seems like your faith is not working, when all hope is lost, that is when it matters most that you keep believing God. When all hope seemed lost for Jairus and his daughter, Jesus told him to keep believing. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego spoke their faith even in the face of the fiery furnace, and God delivered them unharmed. Faith, faithfulness, and trust are layers that God is building into your life to deliver you no matter what you are facing.  

send us a text via Fan Mail!In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace.  1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work 3:53 - I need to know what to do with this child! 5:04 - Email from a mom : concerns about 4.5 year old  12:02 - When parenting feels like a nightmare // always tip toeing 14:50 - How can parents take the lead better? 18:14 - What do I do with a temper tantrum? 19:14 - If you're stuck  26:13 - Staying in the moment with your child // caring 29:04 - Adapting our language to attachment 33:55 - Curiosity to connection and care 37:20 - Simple strategies to connect and build relationships Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamaraNourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamaraHold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor MateMore podcast episodes featuring Dr. MacNamara: Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Channing and Ryan Clark from the Pivot podcast to discuss how to navigate a world weaponized by fear. I share my perspective on why impatience for success is often rooted in insecurity and how true winning requires discipline and patience, comparing it to throwing a football on an opening drive. We also dive into the truth about AI, the secret to separating self-worth from business success, and why I'm buying Bitcoin while it's crashing. You'll learn:Why I believe starting a new venture with "no" means it's "over"My honest take on the overrated aspects of success, including the lack of privacyWhy I am not scared of AI and how I believe it will revolutionize medicineWhy I believe kids are "getting grown too late" and the importance of full accountability by age 25The three foundational principles I use to build a brand: Curiosity, Discipline and Patience, and Perspective.The only thing in life I am truly scared of

A Note from James:Is he the most hated man in America? I don't think so.Martin Shkreli was notorious for various reasons that you'll hear about in this episode—there are some crazy stories—but I've come to know Martin over the past few months as both a friend and business partner.Let's just hear his stories and explanations. I think you'll agree with me that this is one of the smartest people I've ever had on the podcast.Episode Description:Martin Shkreli became one of the most controversial figures in business history—labeled “the most hated man in America,” prosecuted, imprisoned, and publicly vilified.In this conversation, he tells his side of the story.Part 1 focuses on how media narratives form, why conviction and risk-taking matter in entrepreneurship, and the deeper mechanics behind the pharmaceutical controversy that made him famous. He explains the economics of drug pricing, insurance systems, neglected medications, and why public perception diverged so dramatically from what patients actually experienced.The episode also explores learning across disciplines, intellectual courage, prosecutors' incentives, and how public scandals evolve into legal consequences.Whether you agree with him or not, the discussion raises uncomfortable questions about business, regulation, media, and reputation.What You'll Learn:Why media narratives can shape public opinion more than factsThe real economics behind pharmaceutical pricing and insurance coverageHow entrepreneurs learn complex industries without formal trainingWhy conviction and risk tolerance are essential in investing and businessHow incentives within legal and political systems influence outcomesTimestamped Chapters:[00:02:00] “Most Hated Man in America” — Media Narratives & Reputation[00:03:11] A Note from James[00:03:45] Humor vs. Backlash: Handling Public Criticism[00:06:39] Conviction, Investing & Standing Your Ground[00:09:00] Optimism, Forgiveness & Business Relationships[00:12:08] The Pharma Controversy Begins[00:14:52] From Hedge Funds to Biotech CEO[00:17:40] Learning New Industries from Scratch[00:19:00] Staying Curious & Avoiding Fear of Complexity[00:21:00] Borrowing Knowledge Across Domains[00:23:06] How People Actually Learn Complex Skills[00:29:00] Entrepreneurship, Ego & Motivation[00:31:20] The Daraprim Pricing Decision Explained[00:34:00] Neglected Drugs & Pharma Economics[00:37:00] Profit Motive vs. Public Good[00:41:13] Why He Became the Target[00:45:00] Prosecutors, Incentives & Legal Strategy[00:47:00] Hedge Funds, Technical Violations & Trials[00:50:00] High-Profile Cases & Selective Enforcement[00:53:00] Media Attention & Personal DecisionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.