Podcasts about Curiosity

Scott and Wes chat with YouTuber and security consultant Matt Brown about breaking into IoT devices, extracting firmware, and decoding the hidden tech inside everyday gadgets. Matt shares his methods, the legal boundaries, and the wild stories behind his most interesting hacks. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:21 Curiosity in Hacking 03:28 Understanding IoT Devices 07:15 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 07:40 Linux vs Microcontrollers 10:11 UART Console Access 13:56 Firmware Extraction Techniques 14:19 Guessing Usernames and Passwords 19:22 Extracting Password Hashes 23:15 Legal Considerations in Hacking 30:06 Where does the inspiration come from? 31:20 Using Logic Analyzers 37:45 CAN Protocol in Automotive 45:42 Influence of Lewis Rossman 54:05 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Matt: Key Person of Influence Shameless Plugs Matt:Matt Brown on YouTube, Brown Fine Security Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- What idea have you been sitting on lately? What’s been holding you back from starting? Today, Jay sits down with engineer, innovator, and YouTube creator Mark Rober to explore the unexpected life experiences that shaped one of the internet’s most beloved minds. Mark shares the childhood moments that ignited his passion for building, breaking, and understanding how the world works, moments nurtured by a mother whose love, imagination, and encouragement helped lay the foundation for his life’s mission. He reflects on how her influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring millions of young people who learn, explore, and dream through his work today. Jay and Mark explore the mindset that carried Mark from NASA engineer to innovative educator, unpacking what it really means to “think like an engineer:” experiment boldly, embrace failure, and treat every setback as an opportunity to learn. They follow Mark’s unusual pivots, from designing Mars rover hardware to crafting Halloween costumes, to ultimately shaping a career that blends curiosity, storytelling, science, and play. Together they reveal the deeper lessons behind Mark’s most viral experiments: why creativity thrives when we stay childlike, how passion reveals itself through repetition, and why the most meaningful work grows from genuine excitement rather than algorithms or expectations. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Think Like an Engineer How to Stay Curious as an Adult How to Follow Your Passion Practically How to Build Ideas That Actually Work How to Find Creativity in Everyday Life How to Recognize Your Real Calling How to Inspire Others Through Your Work Keep following the questions that excite you, keep trying the things that scare you, and keep believing that you’re capable of far more than you realize. Your next breakthrough might be just one experiment, or one brave attempt away. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Were You Always Creative? 04:02 Understanding the Real Impact of Your Life 06:55 What It Really Takes to Work at NASA 09:49 Learning to Think Like an Engineer 11:22 How Rovers Are Tested for Mars 12:20 Searching for Life Beyond Earth 13:24 Follow What You Truly Love Doing 16:11 If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It 17:22 Practical Wisdom from a Lifelong Tinkerer 20:57 The Pivot from NASA to Apple 23:34 Turning Ideas into Actionable Success 24:45 What is the Engineering Design Process? 28:28 Why Embracing Failure Matters 29:57 Relearning Trust and Finding Love Again 34:56 The Power of Immersion Weekends 36:45 Making Learning Engaging Through Creativity 40:29 Why Mastery Is Worth Pursuing 41:40 Balancing Business with True Creativity 44:51 How Communication Shapes Great Storytelling 47:40 Two Common Mistakes Creators Make 52:30 Staying True to Your Creative Style 54:04 The Importance of Focusing on One Passion 56:44 The Hidden Failures Behind Viral Success 59:35 Giving Kids Room to Be Creative 01:04:30 Curiosity as the Root of Creativity 01:06:07 Inside a Real Creative Process 01:08:45 Where Do You Get Your Big Ideas? 01:11:46 The Mind-Bending Question of Life in the Universe 01:16:02 The Promise and Peril of Rapid AI Growth 01:19:56 Focusing on What You Can Truly Influence 01:24:57 Mark on Final Five Episode Resources: Mark Rober | X Mark Rober | Instagram Mark Rober | Facebook Mark Rober | LinkedIn Mark Rober | TikTok Mark Rober | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiosity is the intentional pursuit of understanding — a leader's commitment to asking questions, exploring diverse perspectives, and continuously learning rather than assuming they already have all the answers. It's the mindset that transforms uncertainty into opportunity.  Why Eotional Intelligence Falls Short Without Curiosity In Leadership by Diane Hamilton — Forbes, April 14 2025 "Curiosity is a form of courage — it asks us to step into the unknown with humility and wonder." — Anonymous Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu gets real about late-night cravings, emotional eating, and the binge-shame-repeat loop. Guest Nadege “Nan” Saysana breaks down why cravings often aren't about food at all, they're about unmet emotional needs like stress, loneliness, frustration, and overwhelm. You'll hear a practical framework for separating physical hunger from emotional urges, how habit loops get wired, and why “knowing the why” isn't enough without learning emotional regulation skills. Nan also shares her personal turning point after decades of binge cycles, plus a simple self-check method to reduce cravings intensity without restriction. If you struggle with binge eating at night, sugar cravings, stress eating, or food noise, this conversation is built to help you regain agency, without gimmicks, shame, or a fake 7-day fix. About the Guest: Nadege “Nan” Saysana helps people stop binge eating by addressing the emotional drivers behind cravings. Based in Paris, she teaches practical tools to build new coping habits, reduce food noise, and shift from self-judgment to self-awareness. Key Takeaways: Cravings feel physical, but if you've already eaten enough, the urge is often emotional, not hunger. “Comfort food” works like a short-term mood hack, then backfires with guilt, stress, and more urges. Many people were never taught emotional skills, so the brain defaults to external soothing like food, scrolling, or binge-watching. The goal isn't perfection. It's replacing the old habit loop with a new one that actually processes feelings. Curiosity beats shame. Treat urges like data. Ask: what emotion is driving this right now? Quick self-regulation practices like a self-hug style touch routine can lower craving intensity without restriction. Restriction can increase binge intensity over time, like a rubber band snap effect. Hormones and medications can amplify hunger. If emotional tools don't help, it's smart to consult a qualified clinician. Power shifts when you stop framing sugar as “in control” and start owning your choices and patterns. Progress looks like urges getting quieter, faster recovery after stress, and calmer decision-making around food. How Listeners Can Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.milobingefix.com/masterclass  Free class (Tuesdays and Saturdays): Why You Binge at Night and How to Stop for Good Instagram  YouTube Facebook Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden. Topics Discussed Venezuelan Boat Strikes The Empathy Debate Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies & TV of 2025 Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn Part 3 of our Intimacy Gap series, we explore two of the most powerful and most misunderstood ingredients of lasting intimacy: curiosity and emotional safety.So many couples get stuck in the same painful loop: mismatched desire, uncomfortable conversations, and the fear that they'll never get back on the same page. But true intimacy doesn't start with sex, it starts with the emotional safety to be vulnerable, honest, and seen.In this episode, we dive deep into how curiosity becomes a bridge across the intimacy gap… and how emotional safety transforms the hardest conversations into opportunities for closeness.In this episode, we cover:Why emotional safety is the #1 predictor of long-term relationship satisfactionHow curiosity helps couples reconnect when intimacy feels out of reachWhat it looks like to approach hard conversations with “soft eyes”How hormone changes, stress, and life transitions impact desire — and how to talk about itSelf-regulation vs. co-regulation: what each partner needs to bring into sensitive conversationsHow couples can avoid falling into repetitive patterns that shut down intimacyA real, personal story from EJ & Tarah about navigating desire discrepancies with vulnerabilityWhy repair matters more than getting it perfectPractical scripts for bringing up intimacy concerns without triggering defensivenessKey Takeaways:Curiosity is the antidote to fear. It keeps your heart open when patterns feel stuck.Emotional safety comes before desire. Without it, intimacy cannot thrive.Your partner is not the enemy. You're two people navigating a shared emotional landscape.Soft eyes, gentle tone, and asking “Is now a good time?” can instantly shift a conversation.Self-regulation is essential. You can't co-regulate as a couple if you're dysregulated individually.Intimacy evolves. You're not trying to get back to what it was — you're building what's next.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Discover essential universal principles that ground our understanding of complex issues, from societal debates to personal interactions. This episode explores how cultivating curiosity, practicing listening with the heart, and embracing humility can transform political and social discourse. We delve into the nature of power, authority, and laws, emphasizing integrity as the compass for navigating difference and fostering constructive dialogue. Learn how grounding yourself in these principles provides clarity and strength in the face of divisiveness, moving beyond relativism to find meaningful connection.Where to Find VirginiaWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInDonate

Katie Bochnowski is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success & Services at NowSecure. Katie shares her journey from studying cyber forensics at Purdue University to becoming an expert in mobile app security and forensics. She discusses the impactful work her team does in securing mobile apps, especially in the medtech industry. Katie also offers valuable advice on building relationships within organizations, the importance of security best practices, and staying curious as a professional.  Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestrzempka/ | https://www.nowsecure.com/ Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 070 - Katie Bochnowski [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to my guest, Katie Bochnowski. Katie is Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Services at NowSecure co-author of the book, "iPhone and iOS Forensics," and a recognized expert in mobile forensics and app security testing. Katie holds a master's in Cyber Forensics and Bachelor's of Science and Computer Technology from Purdue University. In her current role, Katie oversees customer support, onboarding and success departments, as well as the mobile AppSec Professional Services Organization that is responsible for pen testing, training, and consulting. All right. Well, welcome. Thank you so much for being here. I'm so delighted to speak with you today. [00:01:37] Katie Bochnowski: Awesome. I'm really happy to be here. [00:01:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Well, I would love, if you wouldn't mind just starting off by telling us a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:01:48] Katie Bochnowski: Awesome. Sure. So, I'm Katie Bochnowski. I work for a company called NowSecure. My background, dating back many years to school is in computer technology and more specifically cyber forensics. Where I am now is mobile app security. How I got into that industry is, is really from that forensic background. Our company used to do data recovery and forensic investigations on mobile devices, and we kind of quickly realized that mobile apps are storing a lot of data. So we shifted into proactively working with organizations to secure those apps that reside on devices. And in terms of medtech, obviously you can probably make that connection, but we began working closely with first, companies that really care about the data that's being stored, and transmitted on those apps, which absolutely includes medtech industry. [00:02:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Okay, so going back a little bit. So when you were first deciding on college paths and career paths and all those lovely things, what drew you to where you ended up? [00:02:55] Katie Bochnowski: You know, I don't have a great, like "aha" moment for this question. It was just one of those things. I grew up, I had a computer in my house. I did Typing Tutor when I was really young on MS Dos, and I just always en enjoyed that. I had a friend in high school and we both got interested in making our own website with HTML. So, it was just enjoying being around computers and also tinkering to figure out what was wrong with something from a technology perspective. Purdue is where I attended. Purdue had a more generic computer technology degree that I didn't have to know exactly what I wanted to do. You could try different paths, so that's kind of what got me into it. It's not like I knew I wanted to do that my whole life, but I never really went back or questioned it. I always just kind of enjoyed it along the way. [00:03:45] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Okay, so the phrase cyber forensics is just exciting. So, can you dive a little bit more into exactly what that means and entails and what it looks like? [00:03:57] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah, absolutely. So, it is exciting- -so much so, in fact, that my senior year of college, the very first time they offered this class, it was called Cyber Forensics, it was an elective and it sounded amazing. And, it was amazing. It was really cool. We went through from start to finish, how you collect evidence from a computer and technology perspective, how you keep it pristine, how you collect the data off of it. We even got to work with local law enforcement as part of an internship to do all that, so I was very lucky in that my very last semester of my four years, they offered this and I just really, really liked it. It always was there in the back of my mind. So yeah, cyber forensics is really the collective of all things digital, which is everything, now. I don't do, necessarily, that work anymore, but I can't even imagine all of the data collection off of Alexas and, and all of those devices. But yeah, that's, that's kind of how I got into that. [00:04:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow, that's really cool. Yeah. So, okay, so talking about this data collection and all of these things, I'm curious, what are maybe one or two things that just really surprised you when you started getting into the industry and doing the work? [00:05:11] Katie Bochnowski: I know people always said this, and it shouldn't have been a surprise, but when I first started working for NowSecure-- which was actually called Via Forensics back in the day when I first started-- we worked on a lot of individual cases, so people saying, " Can you recover my deleted text messages, and pictures..." and things like that, and the amount of data that really does reside on those devices still after you delete them, going back months, years. So, I don't know if that's still the case now. I don't know if they do a better job of that, but that was surprising to us. What was also surprising was how much apps are storing and transmitting data on those devices when you don't think about it. So a lot of these cases that we would work on, they would focus so much on voicemails, emails, photos, and text messages, but nobody ever said, "Hey, can you go check the Facebook app or the Messenger app you're using?" That was something we realized pretty quickly, and were shocked to see-- this was 15 years ago-- how many apps were storing incredibly sensitive information on those devices. [00:06:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And so now that there's more awareness of this and people are maybe, hopefully taking a little bit more ownership of even their own awareness and education with all of it, what do you see are the changes and shifts towards better protection? [00:06:38] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah. Great question. So there's a couple things: One, people are more aware, so they are leveraging the best practices really for these things. So there's places you should and shouldn't store data on devices, and you should use encryption for sensitive information and encryption that can't easily be broken into. The platforms themselves, too--Android, iOS-- have also made improvements in protecting those sandboxes. But, it's not everything, so you absolutely still have to be mindful of that. A lot of organizations like medtech companies and financial organizations do add a lot of those extra protections. But a lot of people don't, still. They're not either, don't think about it as much or aren't aware of it. And then the other thing that we see is everyone could have, you know, a hundred percent perfect intentions in storing and protecting that data, but you make a mistake, or you accidentally leave a debug flag on or something like that, where this information still can be accessed even though developers and security organizations are following the best practices there. [00:07:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Hmm. Yeah. So as you look toward the future of device security in general and cybersecurity, what are you looking forward to in terms of improvements, and hope for the future? Because I know there's a lot of things to worry about, just in life. But, what are some of the things that you're hopeful about? [00:08:11] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah. I'm hopeful for the--I'm going to call it the camaraderie--we're seeing between security and development groups. Not that there was argument or debate between them before-- there probably was a little bit-- but we are seeing a lot more organizations have what they refer to as a Security Champions Program, which brings those groups together. Security used to be seen, and probably in a lot of cases still, is seen as that blocker. Developers are being rushed and pushed to release features quickly. They have deadlines, timelines, and then if security finds an issue, it has to go back to the drawing board to remediate. But, with these programs, we're seeing either a development group that has a security champion there, or just teams kind of melding together a little bit more to build that testing earlier on. That's a trend we're seeing increase more and more. And, I believe that's going to only continue because it's just the right thing to do for everyone all around. [00:09:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, and that collaboration piece is so critical to eventual success, or hopefully even shorter-term success, like said, so that there's not as many iterations. It's like, "No, let's just integrate and do this from the start well together." Yeah. [00:09:27] Katie Bochnowski: Yep. [00:09:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Cool. Okay, so, you started with NowSecure, and then eventually you got your first medtech client. Could you talk about that experience? [00:09:36] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah, absolutely. Actually, before I even started with NowSecure, I worked for a Fortune 100 company in their security department doing firewall rule management. And, it was all good and everything, but I remember thinking throughout my career, I'm the type of person that likes to do things meaningful, making an impact on people. So, for many years, I was like, "Okay, what am I doing? I'm just executing firewall rules, I'm recovering data..." That's why the forensic work was so appealing to me because you were actually helping assist with investigations that mattered. Then, getting into the mobile app security industry was certainly important, but it took it to a whole new level for me when we got our first medtech client. I remember going on site and seeing some of the things that the apps can do in conjunction with medical devices, implants, et cetera, and thinking, "If you get this wrong, this can impact a human life." That helped bring all of this to a whole new level, and it's something I talk about internally within our organization as well to help people understand how meaningful it is --what we do, what the medtech industry does, and how important it is to get security right. It's just helped me with a new perspective. I love working with our medtech industry clients. It's contagious to be around them and see how much they care about what they do, and, how important it is to their lives --makes an impact on the way I work as well, then. [00:11:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I love that. I think that's so true. I get so inspired by even just talking with these incredible founders, their devices and their heart behind why they're doing what they're doing. It's not an easy road so choosing to do so, and then hearing that passion is what drives them sometimes in those crazy late nights, early mornings, hassle in between, you know? So you started getting medtech clients, and now you've developed a niche offering for that group. I'm wondering, what are some of the common themes that you see companies maybe aren't aware to consider when they're starting their development of their devices and apps? And, perhaps just some general advice: What should people be on the lookout for? [00:11:50] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah, so I guess you-- I shouldn't say unique, but specific to organizations like medtech industry or, financial or healthcare and the apps they build-- is that highly sensitive information. And so I guess my advice and the thing I would point out that I see in those types of applications is not only, of course, best security practices and understanding what's unique in mobile is super important because web apps have been developed for many, many years. Mobile apps now have been many years, but people don't necessarily know that it is unique in the way that they are developed and the different attack surface, right? You have the local device attack surface. You have the attack surface of other apps that could be malicious that are installed on that device. So, understanding what those mobile unique security best practices are is my number one piece of advice for developers. Number two would then be multiple layers of security protection. So, developing a secure app is one part of it, and a very important part of it. What we see is a lot of organizations sometimes are dependent on either the protections of the device OS itself--the Android OS protections or iOS protections. And, there are tools out there that offer protections like tamper detection: If you detect the app is being tampered with, don't launch it. If you detect the app is installed on an exploited, rooted, jailbroken device, don't launch it. Or, don't allow login. Those are important, but those can be bypassed and so I say multiple layers of protection. I'm not against those protections. I think they're very important. I think you should do them, but you should also assume in some cases they can be bypassed, and you need to have that foundational security in the way you develop your applications. [00:13:48] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So, you've had a really interesting career so far, and I'm sure you've seen a lot of things over the years. What are some moments that really stand out to you, especially with your medtech clients, as, as hitting home that, "Wow, I am in the right place at the right time, making an impact." [00:14:09] Katie Bochnowski: I think it's hard because it's not like there's one single moment. Because what you want to avoid in this industry is a breach, is something like this "oh my gosh," this big negative moment. And so honestly, it's seeing the organizations we work with, not having that happen. When you do see a breach that might be mobile-specific, I immediately jump in and see, "Okay, what happened? How did they exploit this? What was the actual vulnerability that led to this?" We check for that, and we help our customers test for that and knowing, "Okay, whew. They're covered." And we see that kind of stuff all the time. So I don't have, necessarily, a big moment, but I do have those moments along the way where it's like, you see something in the news, and you are not surprised by the way that was exploited. It's something that is foundational to mobile app security, and you know your customers are protected. [00:15:09] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, that's a really good reminder in general because sometimes you get those big, crazy, sort of in-your-face moments that are going, "Yes, okay, I know why I'm here." But then, those don't happen all that much, usually. So having those little encouragements along the way of, "No, you're on the right path, you're doing the right things is incredibly... [00:15:30] Katie Bochnowski: It's funny; it actually reminds me of sometimes we'll work with customers and they'll use our products or services--and, they'll be upset because we haven't found anything in a certain amount of time. Seriously. And they're like, "You must not be testing enough" or " You haven't found anything high risk in six months." Sometimes, we have to remind them that's good. "Green is good," is what we always say. "Green is good." And, of course you want to check and make sure you're doing everything, in depth as possible. But, if you do a full two-week pen test and nothing big is found, that's good. You're doing a great job. So, take the win. Green is good. [00:16:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Green is good. I love it. Words to live by. You have had a really interesting trajectory even through NowSecure, but throughout your career and you've stepped into different kinds of leadership roles. I'm wondering how has that evolution been for you as a leader? What are some of your key takeaways that you've discovered work really well, and maybe some lessons learned? [00:16:29] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah, so I was not the person coming out of college that said, "I want to get my MBA, I want to be a CEO, I want to be, you know, high up in an organization." I just knew I liked computer technology, I liked tinkering--that kind of stuff. So I wanted to do things that were interesting. Via forensics, and now, NowSecure really was amazing for me because I got to do all of that. I got to grow with the company. I was really the first employee with the co-founder here, and as the company grew, I naturally started developing the managerial and the leadership roles as we hired more people and got more clients. So for me, I learned on the job, along the way, and when I think about it, I see people that are very ambitious to be a manager and, that's okay too. The best leaders that I've seen have been leaders that have naturally and organically developed a mutual respect, trust, and collaboration with their teams, seeing them as partners and peers and not someone to delegate things to in an authoritative way. And that's not just necessarily from a managerial perspective, because I see individual contributors, on my team for example, that exhibit amazing leadership skills, developing those relationships with other departments. And when you do that, you get-- I don't mean this in the way it's gonna sound, but you get people to do things for you because they want to, because they want to support you. And so that's what I always like to focus on is, just building those relationships, having empathy for other people. And, of course there's delegation that comes with that, but when you do that, then they want to do that for you or for the organization because you've, you've built that foundation. [00:18:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. That's great advice. I really appreciate that. There were several things in there that, stood out to me. One of them was your comment about even individual contributors can be leaders, so even if you are not technically in a managerial role, or you don't have anyone working underneath you at the moment, doesn't mean you can't develop those skill sets and lead yourself and lead your own direction. So I think that's a really important note. And, something to give a little bit of perhaps inspiration, too. So if you want to be in that leadership role at some point, but you're not there yet, doesn't mean you can't build the skills along the way. [00:18:54] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah, absolutely. And I think about, I, I have heard people in the past say, "Oh, I can't go ask them to do something. I don't have the authority to do that." I hear that a lot. " I'm not their manager. I can't tell them to do that." And then there's people that don't even think that way, and just build that relationship and get others to collaborate and work with them. Those are the natural leaders that managers are going to see and want to promote to be the next manager. Right? So, if I'm gonna give another piece of advice, it would say, never say, "I don't have the authority, or I don't have the power to do that." Or "It's above my pay grade" is something that I'm like, "Oh, don't say that," because nothing is. You just need to learn to work with others to figure out how to do that. [00:19:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, and I think you're absolutely right about relationship building and collaboration being such a key to success in general. I mean, I think about all of the opportunities that are created and these sort of magical, what feel like magical, synergistic moments that happen, but they're not magical. They're because of intentionally cultivating these relationships. So yeah, I love that. And then helping people come up alongside you. So that's actually a concept I'd love to hear about your experience, either as a mentor or mentee, or anything like that that you've experienced that has really been inspirational to you. [00:20:18] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah. Well, I guess I have maybe two examples. I had someone that was working on my team many years ago and, again, we worked very closely as, I saw him as a partner and he got to a place basically at the organization where I would always tell him, "We could switch jobs, and you could do this and I could report to you and it doesn't matter," because I saw him grow that quickly. And he is now in another position that's probably double my pay and I don't know. But that's... you want to see that. And, some people might be threatened by that, but you shouldn't be, if you are doing the right thing because you want to see people grow into those roles. I don't know if this directly answers your question, but there is a leader who's a CEO of another organization who I have always looked up to, and I just see this is exactly how she leads. You know, everybody respects her. Everybody wants to support her and her mission at her company. Even when you're not working at her company like me, you just see the way she leads and the way she has built relationships throughout all of the employees in her organization. It's just something that I aspire to. [00:21:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And sometimes it's really helpful 'cause you'll get your share of... well I think most people at least have had the experience of getting their share of people in leadership roles that they would maybe not wish to emulate. So getting to be inspired by the people who are doing it correctly is is lovely. Yeah. Yeah. I love that. What is your number one, if you could boil it down, piece of advice for ordinary folks who are looking to up their own security game and just be more aware. [00:22:04] Katie Bochnowski: Be curious; don't wait for someone to show you or teach you how to do something. Part of what I oversee is managing a group of mobile app pen testers, and the best pen testers that I've seen are not the ones that have tons of experience or skill. It's actually, we've had two interns come straight out of school, come in and just dive into things without being asked, and just go figure it out and learn. And so be curious. Go try online exams and labs, even if you have no clue what you're doing, just try it, research and figure it out, and be curious. And I guess that's my biggest thing. [00:22:45] Lindsey Dinneen: I love it. Yeah. Curiosity gets you far in life. Yeah. I love that. Okay, so pivoting the conversation a little bit, just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It doesn't have to be in your industry, but it could be. What would you choose to teach? [00:23:07] Katie Bochnowski: Okay, this might take a nerdy turn. [00:23:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. [00:23:12] Katie Bochnowski: And I would need a lot of education or somebody else who's an expert in this to actually teach the class. But, I've personally gotten really interested the last couple years into brain health, neuroplasticity, managing stress, and the importance of it. And, this is from a personal situation that I went through and not really understanding how just everyday, little stressors--I never saw myself as a highly stressed person. I was actually quite the opposite--but, when you internalize a lot of, just like I said, everyday stressors, doesn't have to be anything big-- arguing with my daughter every morning to get dressed before school has an impact on your body and your brain health. And it started having physical symptoms in me that got scary, right? I don't need to dive into that, but from that, it helped me in meeting with a bunch of health experts and learning that what an impact your brain health really has on you. So if I could go back and teach some of the exercises that I was given--super simple things like these little games on your app that just help work different areas of your brain that you don't normally work. When you get into a routine at work, and every morning you wake up, send your kid to school, sit down at your desk, do the same meetings, emails, you have the same routine every day--you don't have, just a change in your routine, or try new hobbies, things like that, then your brain doesn't grow and, and that affects your health, and your mood, and all of that. I've just learned so much about that, and I remember getting to a point where I was like, "Why isn't this a class, a required class, in high school, college, and beyond. It should be part of onboarding at every job. So I guess that's my answer. I don't think I'm quite qualified to teach it, but I'd love to attend it. [00:25:14] Lindsey Dinneen: There you go. You can facilitate it. How about that? [00:25:16] Katie Bochnowski: Yeah. [00:25:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Excellent. Yeah, and how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:25:24] Katie Bochnowski: Oh, this is the hard one for me. I think it's probably a cliche answer, but just, you know, caring for others, doing things for others, being kind-- just being a good person... [00:25:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:25:38] Katie Bochnowski: ...is really all I want. [00:25:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Very nice. And then final question. What is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:25:50] Katie Bochnowski: Oh, this is also gonna be probably a common answer--my daughter, my daughter, who is six, going on 16, very much a teenager, but I remember a friend of mine telling me 'cause I remember asking her, when your child grows up, isn't it so sad that, oh, they're no longer a baby, they're no longer one, like to see them grow up. And she said, "Well, maybe a little bit. Each stage is something so new that you're so proud of, of what they've developed and grown that you don't even really think about that." Oh, and it's so true. It's just seeing her read and seeing her-- she's going to be a future leader. I guarantee it. [00:26:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Yay! [00:26:28] Katie Bochnowski: Just the way I've seen her, and so just seeing that, that pride overcomes any kind of, oh, I miss that one. But, of course, I still miss her when she was a baby. But, yeah, so that makes me smile. That and yoga! [00:26:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Yoga is so wonderful. I mean. Yeah. And speaking of ways to help de-stress, calm down a bit. Yeah. [00:26:51] Katie Bochnowski: It has helped me dramatically, for sure. So... [00:26:53] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Excellent. Well, it has been a true pleasure and honor to have you here today, Katie. So thank you so much for spending a little bit of time, and we are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support, and also thank you for continuing to work to change lives for a better world. We're grateful, and I wish you the most amazing continued success. [00:27:33] Katie Bochnowski: Thank you for having me. This was awesome. I appreciate it. [00:27:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. And yeah. Thank you also to our listeners for tuning in, and if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you shared an episode with a colleague or two, and we'll catch you next time. [00:27:52] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. 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Every family has an origin story—and it's not always the one told at holidays. In this episode, Tony explores the fascinating concept of the butterfly effect and how it applies to family systems. From a scientist's obsession with Gila monster saliva that led to Ozempic, to a wrong turn that ignited World War I, small moments can create massive ripples. But what happens when the butterfly in your family isn't an event—it's a person? Through the story of "Uncle Ray," Tony unpacks how one emotionally overwhelmed parent can set patterns that echo for decades, and how family roles—the helper, the peacekeeper, the fixer, the scapegoat—get assigned long before we're even aware of them. You'll learn about the patterns of emotional immaturity (black-and-white thinking, mind reading, magical thinking, and more) and how they show up in everyday family dynamics. Most importantly, Tony shares the hopeful truth: the butterfly effect works both ways. One person's dysfunction can ripple through generations—but so can one person's healing. If you've ever wondered how to break cycles in your own family or show up differently this holiday season, this episode is for you. 00:00 Introduction: Family Dynamics and Roles 01:05 The Butterfly Effect in Families 03:02 Crossover Episode: Emotional Immaturity and Family Systems 04:36 The Butterfly Effect: Scientific Examples 10:02 The Butterfly Effect in Family Systems 14:33 Uncle Ray: The Catalyst of Chaos 23:25 Pathological Kindness: Janet's Role 27:39 Emotional Immaturity: Patterns and Consequences 33:10 Black and White Thinking 33:40 Mind Reading and Assumed Intent 34:28 Difficulty with Accountability 35:39 Emotional Reasoning 36:35 External Validation Dependence 37:58 Magical Thinking 39:03 Managing Other People's Emotions 40:40 The Butterfly Effect in Family Dynamics 41:15 Curiosity and Emotional Maturity 43:28 Reconnecting with Uncle Dave 51:30 The Impact of Family Systems 55:55 The Cost of Emotional Immaturity 58:25 Breaking the Cycle 58:45 Setting Boundaries and Responding Differently 01:02:38 Hope and Creating Positive Ripples Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Available NOW: Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" is only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com

What do you do when someone in your family needs drama to feel alive? In this crossover episode, Tony dives deep into the anatomy of emotional immaturity through the story of "Uncle Ray"—a family member whose constant need for conflict, grievance, and the "one-up position" sent shockwaves through an entire family system. Tony breaks down the key patterns of emotional immaturity you'll recognize: black-and-white thinking, assumed intent without curiosity, difficulty with accountability, emotional reasoning ("I feel it, so it must be true"), external validation dependence, magical thinking, and the exhausting game of "whack-a-mole" that comes with trying to have a conversation with someone who's looking for attack surfaces rather than connection. You'll also learn about "pathological kindness"—the breakup-resistant dynamic that keeps enablers locked in relationships with emotionally immature people—and how these patterns get passed down through generations. Tony traces Uncle Ray's patterns back to his mother's divorce and the emotional template that shaped him, showing how one grandmother's pain rippled forward into holiday traditions lost and family relationships fractured. If you have an Uncle Ray in your life, this episode offers clarity: you can't change them, but you can set boundaries, refuse triangulation, grieve the family you wished you had, and become the catalyst for a different kind of ripple in your own family system. 00:00 Introduction: Family Dynamics and Roles 01:05 The Butterfly Effect in Families 03:02 Crossover Episode: Emotional Immaturity and Family Systems 04:36 The Butterfly Effect: Scientific Examples 10:02 The Butterfly Effect in Family Systems 14:33 Uncle Ray: The Catalyst of Chaos 23:25 Pathological Kindness: Janet's Role 27:39 Emotional Immaturity: Patterns and Consequences 33:10 Black and White Thinking 33:40 Mind Reading and Assumed Intent 34:28 Difficulty with Accountability 35:39 Emotional Reasoning 36:35 External Validation Dependence 37:58 Magical Thinking 39:03 Managing Other People's Emotions 40:40 The Butterfly Effect in Family Dynamics 41:15 Curiosity and Emotional Maturity 43:28 Reconnecting with Uncle Dave 51:30 The Impact of Family Systems 55:55 The Cost of Emotional Immaturity 58:25 Breaking the Cycle 58:45 Setting Boundaries and Responding Differently 01:02:38 Hope and Creating Positive Ripples Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk honestly about why many pastors' kids (PKs) struggle spiritually or walk away from the faith, using Chuck Lawless's article, “10 Reasons Preacher's Kids Strayed,” as a starting point. If you're a pastor, ministry leader, or parent in church leadership, this episode will help you better understand the unique pressures pastors' kids face and how to care for their hearts with wisdom and grace. In this episode, they unpack 10 reasons pastors' kids stray from the church or from faith: 1. They weren't (and aren't) perfect. PKs often feel pressure to be the “ideal Christian kid.” Constant expectations and scrutiny can lead to burnout, resentment, or hidden struggles. 2. The church told them how to live, but didn't personally walk with them. They heard the rules and standards but lacked discipleship, mentoring, and real-life guidance. 3. They didn't know what to do when their pastor-parent seemed too busy. Ministry can crowd out family time, leaving kids feeling overlooked or unimportant. 4. They kept their struggles to themselves. Fear of judgment or hurting their parents' reputation can keep PKs silent about doubts and sin. 5. They felt overwhelmed by temptation and didn't know how to respond. Without safe, honest conversations about sin, grace, and repentance, temptation can isolate them. 6. They weren't actually saved yet. Growing up in a ministry home doesn't guarantee genuine conversion or a personal relationship with Christ. 7. They wanted to experiment. Curiosity, peer pressure, or a desire for independence can lead them to test boundaries and pursue the world. 8. They were rebelling against the church. Hurts, hypocrisy, or church conflict can cause PKs to push back against the church and its expectations. 9. They saw too much of the “underbelly” of church life. Witnessing criticism, conflict, betrayal, or gossip about their parents can deeply wound pastors' kids. 10. They followed the lead of their church friends. The influence of peers—whether spiritually apathetic or openly rebellious—can pull PKs away from the Lord. This episode offers pastoral wisdom and practical ideas for: Protecting and shepherding your own kids as a pastor Creating a church culture that cares well for pastors' families Helping pastors' kids process church hurt, doubt, and disappointment Resources Mentioned in This Episode: “10 Reasons Preacher's Kids Strayed” by Chuck Lawless “How does a pastor respond to: ‘When is my child ready for baptism?'” by Mark Hallock Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on pastors' kids, church hurt, and helping PKs follow Jesus with authentic, lasting faith.

TVF 197 – Rethinking Resilience (with Tissa Richards) In this episode, Tissa shares her journey from being a tech founder to redefining resilience in leadership. The conversation explores the importance of intentional resilience, the challenges of traditional views on resilience, and practical frameworks for leaders to implement in their organizations. Tissa Richards has pioneered innovative approaches that link leadership development directly to organizational resilience, effective communication, and measurable results. Her models have been embraced by global organizations and leadership teams across various industries, transforming the trajectories of Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups alike. Her books, “No Permission Needed” and "Rethinking Resilience" have won multiple awards and are Amazon best-sellers. Tissa guides hundreds of diverse candidates to public and private board positions each year. Takeaways Resilience should be redefined for modern challenges. Intentional resilience is about being proactive, not reactive. Leaders need to prepare for both challenges and opportunities. Reflecting on values is crucial for effective leadership. Micro-moments can build resilience over time. Communication is key to reducing uncertainty in teams. Curiosity should be encouraged in organizational culture. Resilience is a team effort, not an individual pursuit. Building muscle memory helps in high-pressure situations. Turning pressure into power can enhance decision-making.   The book that Tissa recommends: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Visibility Factor Episode 58 – No Permission Needed with Tissa Richards Website: https://www.tissarichards.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tissa-richards/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tissa_Richards   Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!    Check out my website to order my book and view the  videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book.   As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I Look forward to connecting with you!       If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!       

Ken Ringdahl, CTO at Emburse, joins The Tech Trek to share what it really looks like to grow from engineer to CTO without losing your love for building. He talks about staying close to the code while leading a three hundred person org, how he learned the business side on the job instead of through an MBA, and why curiosity is still his strongest tool. If you are an engineer who cares about leadership, AI, and long term impact, this one will hit close to home. the-tech-trek_copy-of-ken-ringd…Key takeawaysThe best engineering leaders stay technical for as long as they can, then pick their spots to lean in where the business needs them most.You can learn the business side on the job by raising your hand for cross functional work and building real relationships with sales, finance, and product leaders.Curiosity is a career advantage, both in technology and in leadership, because the quality of your questions shapes the quality of your decisions.A practical AI strategy comes from listening to customers, partners, and internal experts, then translating that into focused product bets instead of chasing shiny tools.Do not rush into management just for the title, a deep foundation as an engineer will make every future leadership decision stronger.Timestamped highlights00:38 Ken explains what Emburse does and how modern spend management lives at the intersection of software, data, and finance. the-tech-trek_copy-of-ken-ringd…01:30 How he balances being an engineer at heart with the reality of leading many teams and products as CTO.03:41 Ken reflects on missing his coding days, what he still tinkers with, and why he chose the bridge role between tech and business.08:32 Learning leadership without an MBA, creating your own opportunities, and attaching yourself to people you can learn from across the company.14:58 How he stays smart on AI through office hours, internal experts, cloud partners, customers, and investor networks.21:22 His biggest advice for engineers who want to move into leadership and why he actually went back to a more hands on role before moving up again.One line that stayed with me“Even if you want to be a leader, do not rush it. Do not go so fast that you do not get that foundation.” the-tech-trek_copy-of-ken-ringd…Practical moves for your own careerStay technical as long as you can, then choose a few focus areas such as architecture, AI strategy, or cloud patterns where you can still go deep.Use curiosity as your main tool, ask simple but sharp questions of finance, sales, and customers so you see how technology really creates value.Look for chances to run cross functional projects early in your career so that by the time you step into leadership, you already understand how the wider business works.Treat partners, customers, and internal experts as an extended brain trust, especially when you are trying to shape an AI and platform strategy.Listen and stay connectedIf this episode helped you think differently about your own path from engineer to leader, follow The Tech Trek, leave a rating on your favorite podcast app, and share it with one person on your team. To keep the conversation going, connect with Ken on LinkedIn and find me there as well for more stories from leaders who are building real impact with technology.

You've often been described as a continuous learner and someone who thrives on curiosity and experimentation. How have those qualities shaped your leadership philosophy, and how do you bring that mindset to the teams you lead? At Target, you're leading massive teams across technology and product, both of which rely on speed, innovation, and collaboration. What are some of the ways you empower teams to take smart risks and experiment while still driving business outcomes at scale? Curiosity is a powerful word, but it can be hard to operationalize. How do you take something like curiosity and translate it into everyday behaviors or rituals within your organization? Without giving too much away, Target has a big announcement coming up that seems to reflect many of the values you've championed. Continuouslearning, innovation, and customer focus. How do you ensure that experimentation and transformation don't just happen in pockets, but become part of Target's broader culture? Looking ahead, what kind leadership legacy do you hope to leave behind, both at Target and for the next generation of technology and product leaders?  

Most agents ignore their database until spring… and that's exactly why winter becomes the best time to start conversations that turn into listings. You don't need complicated funnels or expensive tools—just three simple campaigns that consistently get sellers to respond.In this episode, we break down the exact text, email, and conversation frameworks you can plug in today. These aren't salesy scripts or pressure-based pitches. They're low-friction messages that spark curiosity, open doors, and get people talking about the plans they've been quietly considering for months.If you've ever wondered how to turn a cold database into warm listing opportunities, these three campaigns give you a clear path forward. Simple, repeatable, and surprisingly effective—especially in the winter market.Create your FREE account AND get 100 FREE credits NOW here: http://LeadDeck.AI

Read by Brendan Sullivan A man, stuck inside with time on his hands, watches the small theatre of neighbouring lives through a single window. Patterns harden into questions; silences feel heavier than noise. An ordinary evening acquires edges: late footsteps, a restless light, a habit broken. Curiosity grows teeth. What do you really know about people you never meet—only study from across the brick divide? In this narration, the city is a chessboard, the view a keyhole, and the air itself seems to hold its breath. “It Had to Be Murder” by Cornell Woolrich; first published in Dime Detective Magazine, February 1942. Also known as “Rear Window” in later anthologies and editions. Cornell Woolrich (1903–1968), American noir writer publishing under his own name and the pseudonyms William Irish and George Hopley. His fiction shaped mid‑century suspense, fuelling numerous film adaptations; he lived reclusively and wrote with stark, fatalistic intensity. Buy me a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a podcaster or content creator striving for better diversity and accessibility but worried about saying the wrong thing? The pain point is real: you want to create truly inclusive spaces that feature diverse lived experiences, but you're unsure of the correct language or the most respectful conversations approach. It's time to move past fear and learn the strategic podcasting strategies for impactful disability advocacy. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia sits down with Jenna Udenberg to discuss why disability is not a bad word, the power of human connection, and the essential steps every host must take to make their show accessible and welcoming to all. This week, episode 250 of Podcasting Unlocked is about featuring diverse lived experiences on your podcast! Today's guest is Jenna Udenberg, a thought provoking author, disability advocate, and accessibility educator. Diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at just 7 years old, Jenna has faced life's challenges with incredible resilience and determination. As a 2020 Bush Fellow, she uses her voice to create more inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone.In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Jenna Udenberg is sharing the importance of being comfortable with not knowing everything and seeking deeper understanding and actionable steps you can take right now to be more inclusive and respectful with your podcast. Jenna and I also chat about the following: Disability Is Not a Bad Word: Shift your mindset to view disability as a neutral descriptor—not a negative one—and embrace it as a part of human diversity and identity.Essential Accessibility for Podcasters: Integrate descriptive practices like visual descriptions and alt text into your video content and show notes to support podcast accessibility for the blind or visually impaired.Lead with Curiosity, Not Assumption: Approach guests and topics related to marginalized communities with genuine curiosity and commonality to foster truly respectful conversations and build deep human connection.Inclusion is Partnership: The goal is to work with people with disabilities on your podcasting strategies and content, not just doing things for them.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH JENNA UDENBERG:LinkedInInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1LINKS MENTIONED:Check out the Goal Setting Workshop Free Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Book Your Free 1:1 Consultation Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

Jaclyn Michelle Smith is the author of I'm Sorry I Cremated You: Finding the Funny in Life and Loss. It is a memior that quickly and intuitively cuts to the heart of our universal experience with grief and demonstrates how laughing at the irony of our human condition can provide the space to breathe and create meaning from the absurdity of it all. In my convesation with Jaclyn Michelle Smith she shares her journey through grief, the importance of friendships, and how humor can be a powerful tool for healing. She discusses her experiences with food, community, and the role of improv in enhancing her communication skills. Jaclyn emphasizes the beauty found in pain and the significance of being present in our lives. Through her memoir, she aims to inspire others to cherish their relationships and find joy amidst life's challenges. Takeaways Friendship is essential for navigating life's challenges. Humor can be a powerful tool for healing and coping with grief. Improv teaches valuable lessons about listening and presence. Finding beauty in pain can lead to personal growth. Community support is crucial during difficult times. Cherishing memories and mementos can help in the grieving process. A positive mindset can transform our experiences. Life is a duality of joy and sorrow, and both can coexist. Being present allows us to appreciate the magic in everyday moments. We should strive to see the good in every situation and person. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jaclyn Michelle Smith 02:59 The Impact of Food and Community 05:45 The Importance of Friendships 08:49 Navigating Life's Challenges 11:36 The Role of Community in Difficult Times 14:31 Finding Humor in Grief 17:42 The Journey of Writing a Memoir 20:42 Finding Beauty in Difficult Situations 23:33 The Duality of Life's Experiences 27:18 The Impact of Hoarding on Family Dynamics 28:37 Navigating Difficult Relationships with Parents 30:54 Finding the Good in Difficult People 33:58 The Art of Listening and Communication 37:14 Embracing the Unknown through Improv 39:27 Cultivating Childlike Wonder and Positivity 43:20 Living in the Present Moment 46:22 Growth Through Grief and Loss 49:04 Cherishing Life's Small Moments 55:32 Navigating Heartbreak and Memory 58:46 The Power of Kindness and Perspective 59:38 The Impact of a Poem and Family Legacy 01:01:46 Reflections on the Interview Process and Writing Journey 01:09:35 Exploring Faith and Curiosity in Relationships  

When you walk into the C-suite, everything about selling changes. This episode unpacks why traditional pitching falls flat - and why outcome-based selling is the strategy that separates trusted partners from everyone else. In this conversation, Harry Kendlbacher sits down with Ed See, Chief Growth Officer at Zeta Global, to break down the mindset shift sellers must make when engaging senior decision makers. From consultative selling, sales curiosity, and the courage to drop your own agenda, to the rising role of AI in sales and navigating enterprise buying groups - this episode gives you a complete framework for modern executive selling.

Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this powerful conversation, Prof. Jeevanjyoti Chakraborty of IIT Kharagpur breaks down something we all struggle with — how to really learn. Most of us study for exams, memorize formulas, follow structured notes… yet never develop the mental muscle of learning on our own.Prof. Jeevanjyoti explains why students today feel lost when confronted with uncertainty, why our schooling ignores curiosity, and why tinkering, breaking things, and exploring messiness is essential for growth.He talks about:– The curse of coaching and predefined learning paths– Why learning to learn is more important than any degree– How students can build “research instincts” early– Why mechanical engineering is deeply connected to biology– How India can rethink teacher training and lifelong professional upskilling– The need for continuous education for engineers, just like doctorsHe also shares deeply human moments—from his vulnerabilities as a professor to the mentors and mathematicians who shaped his thinking. This episode is a must-watch for students, parents, teachers, leaders and anyone who wants to stay relevant in a fast-changing world.Chapters00:04:01 – Students Forget Professors Are Human00:07:10 – Learning How to Learn Opens Your World00:12:57 – Build Your Learning Muscle Slowly00:21:44 – Words Are the Gateway to Knowledge00:26:39 – India Needs a Culture of Tinkering00:36:46 – Teachers Must Evolve How They Teach00:39:39 – Professionals Must Keep Upgrading Themselves00:49:27 – Success Is When I Impress Myself00:49:44 – Time Management Solves Most Problems00:50:23 – I'd Tell My Grandparents I've Done Okay00:52:00 – Learn in Class — Don't Postpone LearningThis episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai.⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes.#LearningHowToLearn, #LifelongLearning, #CuriosityMindset, #EducationReform#StudentSuccess, #EngineeringEducation, #IITKharagpur, #TinkeringMindset#ContinuousLearning, #ContraMindsPodcast

What is Curiosity? How has Curiosity helped humans survive? How can you become more Curious? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

Today's guest has carved out one of the most improbable creative legacies of his generation — commanding animation, comedy, film, and orchestral music with the same relentless discipline and near-obsessive craft. What began as a kid sketching characters in his bedroom grew into a fight to build Family Guy on his own terms… and eventually into Grammy-nominated big-band records that honor the very foundations of American music.And The Writer Is... Seth MacFarlane!On this episode, Seth breaks down the discipline, taste, and obsessive craft that shaped his creative life… and the standards he refuses to compromise, no matter the project. Dive deep into his roots, heroes, influences, and biggest challenges building his creative legacy.A special thank you to our sponsors...Our lead sponsor, NMPA, aka the National Music Publisher's Association.Your support means the world to us!And @splice — the best sample library on the market, period.Chapter list:0:00:00 – Teaser0:01:06 – Welcome & Episode Intro0:03:12 – Seth's Early Creative Roots: Drawing, Music & Comedy0:08:40 – Developing Discipline as a Young Artist0:12:55 – The First Breakthroughs in Animation0:16:33 – Fighting for Family Guy and Holding the Vision0:18:15 – The Influence of 80s TV Scores and John Williams0:21:48 – How Taste Shapes Every Creative Decision0:25:30 – The Craft Behind Writing Comedy That Lasts0:30:02 – Why Orchestration Matters So Deeply to Him0:34:44 – Recording His Sinatra Albums & The Pursuit of Precision0:38:55 – Balancing Film, TV & Music at a High Level0:43:22 – Obsession, Work Ethic & Sustaining a Long Creative Career0:45:45 – Diving into the Rat Pack Era and Vocal Legends0:47:14 – Collaboration, Standards & Protecting the Work0:52:33 – What He's Learned About Longevity in Entertainment0:56:26 – The Role of Curiosity in Every Chapter of His Career1:00:08 – The Mindset Behind Creative Risk1:03:03 – His Advice for Multi-Hyphenate Creators1:05:23 – Seth's Final Message to Artists1:07:19 – Closing Thoughts1:09:30 – Navigating Fame, Fan Encounters, and Meeting Icons Like John Williams & William Shatner1:15:45 – Final Appreciation for Preserving Classic MusicHosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London and Jad SaadWatercolor by Michael White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly and Kristin speak with Tuscany based cookbook author and wine bar owner Emiko Davies about her varied career and newest cookbook. Emiko shares her globetrotting journey to food writing and how her shifting interests over time show up in her work. She talks about including her passion for art, especially photography, in her work, how she got her initial book deals and how she works a consistent release schedule. She discusses the intersection of food and art in her work, why she wanted to demystify Japanese home cooking in her new book and what the recipe testing process was like. Emiko includes so much of her unique personality in her work and leaves us with some incredible words of advice.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea NguyenEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsSpecial Holiday Offer for Everything Cookbook listeners from The Local Palate Cookbook Club: Enjoy 15% off any membership, which includes curated newsletters, marketplace discounts, event invitations, and chances to win cookbooks and kitchen swag. Click the link to sign up: https://thelocalpalate.com/cookbookclub/ and use promotional code EVERYTHING. This special offer expires on 12/25.  Emiko DaviesBlogWebsiteSubstackInstagram Torta della Nonna: A Collection of the Best Homemade Italian Sweets Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showThe Japanese Pantry: From Sake to Soy by Emiko DaviesGohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking: Memories and Stories from My Family's Kitchen by Emiko DaviesFlorentine: The True Cuisine of Florence  by Emiko DaviesAcquacotta: Recipes and Stories from Tuscany's Secret Silver Coast by Emiko DaviesTortellini at Midnight: And Other Heirloom Family Recipes from Taranto to Turin to Tuscany by Emiko DaviesCinnamon and Salt: Ciccheti in Venice: Small Bites From The Lagoon City by Emiko Davies

In this episode, Max Du ('24 cohort) speaks with Barkotel Zememu ('24 cohort) who imagines a world where the mysteries of the physical universe are mysteries not just to those who are detectives but also to those who are not. Barkotel, who is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is pursuing a PhD in physics at Stanford. In this episode, Barkotel shares his journey from Addis Ababa to Stanford, discussing his first experience of the world beyond Ethiopia and his adaptation to new cultural contexts. He addresses the importance of cultivating deep and authentic relationships, and how writing became a valuable tool for reconnecting with himself. Barkotel also explores the role of community in life, his reflections on the role of chance in shaping our destinies, and his fascination with dark matter and the curiosity that fuels his physics studies. He concludes by offering insightful advice to prospective students.Highlights from this episode:(2:33) Journey from Addis Ababa to Stanford(3:54) Experiencing the world outside Ethiopia for the first time(7:49) Noticing and navigating cultural differences(14:28) Cultivating meaningful and vulnerable relationships(18:45) Journaling as a way to connect with oneself(27:28) Going through life in community with others(29:47) Reflecting on the randomness of life(33:19) What is dark matter?(42:05) Bringing unrelenting curiosity to the study of physics(48:44) Humanizing the scholar experience(53:30) Advice for prospective applicants

Are you leading with the assumption that your team is operating from a place of psychological safety? The reality might shock you. Recent research reveals that 80% of workplace professionals have experienced trauma that directly impacts how they show up at work—and most leaders have no idea it's happening. What happens when that high-performing employee suddenly becomes reactive during feedback sessions? Or when your most talented team member can't seem to engage during meetings? Elizabeth Vahey Smith, COO of TCK Training and trauma-informed care practitioner, has spent over a decade researching how unprocessed experiences shape workplace behavior, and the findings will change how you think about leadership entirely. From her base in Vietnam, where she's currently traveling through her 27th country with her family, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective on how global mobility, cultural transitions, and everyday workplace interactions can create lasting impacts on our nervous systems. Her research shows that while "big T" traumas like natural disasters rarely trigger workplace responses, it's the "little t" traumas, those moments that make us feel helpless or unsafe, that create the biggest leadership challenges. In this conversation, Elizabeth reveals why that simple phrase "we need to talk" sends so many employees into panic mode, and how leaders can make tiny pivots that completely transform team dynamics. She shares the difference between cultural adaptation and trauma response, and explains why some of your most valuable employees might be operating in survival mode while appearing to be your top performers. Here are 5 key insights you can expect from this episode on building psychologically safe, high-performing teams: The 80% reality check - Why most of your team is likely carrying workplace trauma and how it's showing up in ways you haven't recognized. Big T versus little T trauma - How to distinguish between major life events and the accumulated experiences that actually create the most workplace triggers. Curiosity-led conversations - A powerful framework for starting difficult discussions that builds trust instead of triggering defensive responses. Cultural adaptation versus trauma response - How to identify whether employee reactions stem from cultural differences or deeper safety concerns. The hidden cost of hyper-vigilance - Why your most productive employees might be heading toward burnout and how to intervene before it's too late. If you've ever wondered why some team members seem to overreact to normal workplace situations, or if you're a globally mobile professional trying to understand your own responses to leadership and change, this conversation provides both the research and the practical tools you need. Elizabeth's work proves that trauma-informed leadership isn't just compassionate. It's strategic, profitable, and essential for building the kinds of teams where people actually want to stay and grow. 00:00:00The Hidden Reality of Workplace Trauma 00:02:58From Papua New Guinea to Global Leadership 00:07:19Understanding Big T vs Little T Trauma at Work 00:11:59Building Psychological Safety Through Curiosity 00:15:56Trauma vs Cultural Differences in the Workplace 00:19:55The Unexpected Benefits of Trauma Experience 00:26:52Preventing Burnout Through Recovery Skills 00:30:27Research Insights on Workplace Psychological Safety 00:37:34Managing Fear-Based Leadership and Dark Triad Personalities 00:42:29Connecting with Trauma-Informed Leadership Resources including her book Trauma-Informed Leadership Connect with us: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are angels real? Okay, before you think I've blown a gasket or that the fulcrum has tipped way too far into the woo woo, rest easy. I am not hallucinating. But I have been having a series of pretty mind blowing interactions. Interactions with complete strangers whose presence in my life definitely is not a mistake.They're people whose paths cross with mine, and the words they say seem to be either in direct response to a question I'd been thinking or they have a solution to a problem I'm noodling.This time, his name was Melvin.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.#angelsamongus #angels #coincidence #dogbehavior #baddogbehavior #dogtraining #shiftingbehavior #brutalhonesty #radicalhonesty #consciouscommunication #leadership #Conversation #connection #TalkUnleashed #fiercecompassion #UnleashedConversation #UnleashedLeadership #FixYourEndofTheLeash

If you've ever felt stretched too thin, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of my series, 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms, I share the first six insights I've gathered over my years as a homeschool mom, coach, and guide for women just like you. These self-care tips for overwhelmed homeschool moms aren't rules or prescriptions—they're real-life reflections from someone who's walked this path, experienced the overwhelm, and learned how to reclaim herself without abandoning her homeschool dreams. Join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms What You'll Learn: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Every homeschool mom faces invisible challenges, even when things look “perfect” from the outside. In this episode, I dive into the first six things I've learned about the homeschool mom experience: You feel like you never get a moment to yourself – The constant “on” mode can leave you disconnected from your own body and needs. No one sees everything you do – From teaching to caregiving to emotional labor, the invisible load is real. You say yes because it feels easier than dealing with disappointment – Learning to say no is a radical act of self-care. You're emotionally depleted – The overwhelm is rarely about homeschooling itself—it's about carrying too much without space to reset. You feel guilty resting – Rest isn't optional; it's essential for your health, your energy, and your presence in your family. You don't even know who you are anymore outside motherhood – Reconnecting with yourself is foundational to leading a confident, aligned homeschool life. Every one of these six things isn't a sign that you're doing homeschooling wrong—they're signs that you're human and have been carrying more than anyone was meant to carry alone. Why These Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Matter If any part of this episode made you exhale or think, “oh… that's me,” consider this your gentle invitation to start tending to yourself with the same care you offer everyone else in your home. Emotional overfunctioning and people-pleasing can follow you into homeschooling, and slowly, you lose not just your energy, but your sense of self. Reclaiming yourself isn't selfish—it's foundational. Your kids feel safest when you feel safe. Join the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge This is exactly why I created the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge. It's not another checklist or performance-based challenge. Instead, it's twelve small, doable shifts designed to help you come back to yourself with compassion, not pressure. Daily Letters – Thoughtful reflections to help you see your needs clearly. Gentle Reflection Prompts – Uncover the stories you've been carrying. Tiny, Doable Practices – Small actions to create real emotional space. As one mom said: “Your work has ripple effects because you're nurturing the nurturers.” You deserve that same nurture too. Click here to join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge and start making your own 1% shifts away from overwhelm and toward a homeschool life that feels good from the inside out. What's Next for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Next week, we'll continue with Part 2 of this series, where I share six more things I've learned about homeschool moms. They go even deeper, and I think you'll feel just as held, understood, and equipped to make your homeschool life feel lighter and more aligned. Until then, take one moment today just for you—not because it's earned, but because you need it and you deserve it. Join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms To the Woman Reading This… If any part of this resonates — if you recognize your own patterns of over-functioning, self-forgetting, or carrying too much — please know you don't have to walk this alone. Maybe safety felt conditional, or you learned to earn love by meeting everyone else's needs.Or maybe you're carrying grief or stories that were never yours to carry. I've walked this path too — from losing myself to returning to myself. If you're ready to step into who you truly are, I'd be honoured to walk beside you. ➤ Learn more about coaching with Teresa here. Bolster Boundaries at the Holidays for Homeschool MomsIntroducing the ultimate guide for homeschool moms navigating the holiday whirlwind: the ‘Boundary Bolstering Journaling Workbook.’ Crafted to help you thrive amidst unique seasonal challenges, this 31-page gem offers strategies and thought-provoking journal prompts. 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September 14, 2022 Unleash Homeschool Potential: Embrace Flexibility & Growth with Aimee Otto September 5, 2022 Time Audit to Address Unrealistic Expectations in your Homeschool August 31, 2022 How to manage unrealistic expectations in our homeschool August 19, 2022 Growth Mindset for Homeschoolers with Jenny Mouse August 12, 2022 How to Handle Homeschool Overwhelm August 2, 2022 Supporting the Overwhelmed Homeschool Mama on the Podcast July 25, 2022 when you buy new homeschool curriculum: 5 clever suggestions July 5, 2022 why kids don’t need school socialization & why they need you instead June 28, 2022 why homeschool your child? 8 reasons my family homeschools June 20, 2022 How to Facilitate Child-Led Learning in your Homeschool June 14, 2022 curiosity and education: how to facilitate it June 8, 2022 What about gaps in my child’s home education? June 2, 2022 the surprising transition from school to homeschool May 24, 2022 A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Year of Homeschool May 17, 2022 A Homeschool Mama Will Benefit from Coaching for Homeschool (& Life) April 20, 2022 How to Deal with our Stuff so We Can Help our Kids with Jenn Dean April 11, 2022 Homeschool Mama Big Emotions Toolbox Part 3 April 5, 2022 Confidently Homeschool Differently-Wired Kids with Colleen Kessler March 28, 2022 Deal with Your Homeschool Mom’s Big Emotions: Taming Thoughts March 23, 2022 Overcoming Frustrations with Jennifer Bryant, Practical Family Podcast March 14, 2022 Homeschool Mama’s Big Emotions & How to Address Them March 8, 2022 Bust Confusing Homeschool Myths with Alison Morrow February 28, 2022 How Listening to our Trauma Stories can Enable our Homeschool Families with Norm Quantz February 14, 2022 How to Love Myself as a Homeschool Mama February 8, 2022 Why Homeschool High School is Better with Mary Hanna Wilson January 31, 2022 Homeschooling in a Pandemic: 14 Approaches to Address Overwhelm January 27, 2022 How Gordon Neufeld Informs my Homeschool January 19, 2022 How to Deschool with Kelly Edwards from 90-Minute Day January 18, 2022 A Meaningful Step-by-Step Guide to Plan your Homeschool Year January 4, 2022 how to naturally care while homeschooling special needs with Julie Polanco December 7, 2021 Manage Impatience in your Homeschool: 14 Strategies to Freedom December 1, 2021 4 ways essential oils contribute to homeschools with Kristin Mercer November 24, 2021 A Parent’s Guide to Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart November 9, 2021 the truth behind homeschool socialization: 10 secrets that surprise November 3, 2021 Freedoms of Self-Directed Education with Robyn Robertson October 26, 2021 Should you be a homeschool mom: how do you know you’ve got what it takes? October 12, 2021 How to Address Your Big Emotions with Christine Dixon October 12, 2021 How to Keep Sane as a Homeschool Mom: 5 Simple Principles October 5, 2021 How to Address Worry & Overthinking for the Homeschool Mama September 28, 2021 how to live your simple homeschool life on purpose September 22, 2021 How to Maintain Authenticity in our Homeschool with Betsy Jenkins September 14, 2021 a Letter to My Homeschool High School Daughter September 8, 2021 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Homeschool August 24, 2021 How to Plan for your Upcoming Homeschool August 18, 2021 The Not So Big Life with Sarah Susanka June 29, 2021 Homeschool Teens Perspective: How to Homeschool High School June 23, 2021 a Perspective Shift on the Art and Science of an Education June 21, 2021 A Homeschool Dad’s Thoughts on How to Homeschool June 14, 2021 How Homeschooling Requires us to Face our Shortcomings June 11, 2021 How to Be Conscious in Your Homeschool with Erica Kesilman June 8, 2021 How to Marie Kondo your Homeschool June 7, 2021 Grow your Confidence & Banish Burnout with Kara S. Anderson June 1, 2021 How to Journal to Process Stress, Anxiety & Trauma with Nicolle Nattrass May 25, 2021 How to Use Nonviolent Communication in our Homeschools May 18, 2021 How to Survive the Pandemic when you Homeschool May 3, 2021 How to Deal with our Traumas as Homeschool Parents April 28, 2021 How to Tackle Unhealthy Habits for the Homeschool Mom April 20, 2021 A Love of Learning, Despite Challenges with Diane Geerlinks April 13, 2021 How to Care for Mama’s Six Selves with the Homeschool Genius April 7, 2021 How to Influence Your Homeschool with Self-Awareness March 31, 2021 How to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom & Stay Inspired with the Kids March 22, 2021 How to Create a Simple Homeschool Routine with Kelly Briggs March 15, 2021 Incorporate your Interests in your Homeschool with Kimberly Charron February 9, 2021 Let’s Chat with Vicki Tillman of Homeschool High School Podcast February 2, 2021 Thriving, not just Surviving Homeschooling after Pregnancy January 26, 2021 How to Incorporate Ten Self-Care Tips for Homeschool Moms January 18, 2021 How to Create a Fresh Start to Unhappy Homeschool Days January 12, 2021 A Proactive Guide for Planning Your Homeschool in the New Year December 29, 2020 Introducing the 12 Day Self-Care Strategies for Homeschool Moms December 8, 2020 7 Effective Tools to Build Boundaries (& Why You Require Them) December 3, 2020 How to successfully balance working while homeschooling December 1, 2020 Building Boundaries and Requiring Time Outs with Stacy Wilson November 25, 2020 How to Address Doubt in your Homeschool Choice with Confidence November 17, 2020 How to Develop Self-Confidence as a Homeschool Mom with Sarah Gorner November 11, 2020 Encouraging Words for Homeschool Mom October 28, 2020 Building Connection with Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Institute October 14, 2020 How to Homeschool & Find Your Thing with Julie Bogart October 7, 2020 How to Help Homeschool Mom when she’s Frustrated September 30, 2020 How to Deal with Anger in Your Homeschool with Judy Arnall September 23, 2020 How to Get Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom with Rachel Le September 16, 2020 How to Homeschool During a Crisis with Lynda Puleio September 9, 2020 How to Work from home While Homeschooling with Meaghan Jackson September 2, 2020 Debunking the Myth of Balance with the Canadian Homeschooler August 26, 2020 7 Things to Structure a Grade 1 Homeschool Curriculum August 19, 2020 Self-Care from 30 Years of Homeschooling with Bonnie Landry August 12, 2020 Creating Learning Opportunities, not Recreating School Subjects August 5, 2020 How to Do Unschooling with Robyn Robertson July 29, 2020 If You’re Planning for your Homeschool Year: 10 Lessons in 10 Years July 22, 2020 How to Homeschool as a Single Mom with with Sarah Wall July 15, 2020 A Day in the Life of Homeschooling: 18 Years with my Kids July 6, 2020 Unveil Education Insights: Your Guide to Homeschooling Success July 2, 2020 What about homeschool socialization? June 22, 2020 Exploring Your Identity with Pat Fenner June 18, 2020 Homeschool Mama, Are you Living a Life Worth Living? 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In this episode of The Mind-Gut Conversation, Dr. Emeran Mayer sits down with Wolfgang Puck, one of the most iconic chefs of our time, for an intimate conversation about the life experiences, creative influences, and personal philosophy that shaped his extraordinary career.Puck reflects on his difficult childhood in Austria and how the kitchen became both refuge and calling. He shares the pivotal moments — working under a visionary French chef, discovering the power of simple dishes made from exceptional ingredients, and redefining California cuisine — that built the foundation of his global culinary empire.Together, they explore:• How early adversity shaped Puck's resilience and drive• The pivotal mentor who transformed his relationship to flavor and hospitality• Why simplicity, curiosity, and world-class ingredients remain his guiding principles• The evolution of American dining and why taste is central to healthier eating• How passion, purpose, and creativity fuel energy and longevity well into his 70sThis conversation reveals the mindset behind a cultural icon — one who continues to innovate, inspire, and live fully through his craft.----------------------------Connect with Dr. Mayer:Website: https://www.emeranmayer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeranmayer/X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/emeranmayermdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmeranMayerMD/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeranmayer/Chapters:00:00 – Early Hardship & Discovering the Kitchen08:40 – Mentorship in France & Shaping a Culinary Philosophy14:00 – Coming to America: Reinvention in New York & LA23:20 – Creating California Cuisine & Building Spago31:30 – Flavor, Health, and the Future of Eating49:50 – Passion, Curiosity & Longevity

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Ole Lehmann to explore the rise of the solopreneur movement, what AI unlocks for solo founders, and how blockchain may finally have its moment as the infrastructure layer for AI. Ole also unpacks his new initiative, Built in Europe, and why he's betting on a future where ambitious company builders thrive without moving to the U.S.Here's what's covered:00:52 Ole's Journey: From Music Production to Crypto to AI Education03:57 Crypto Disillusionment & the Promise of Blockchain Infrastructure10:08 Inside the Solopreneur Mindset: Freedom, Curiosity & Leverage16:32 Content Market Fit > Product Market Fit: A New Way to Build21:18 Why Interest Graphs Beat Follower Counts in 202528:43 A New Class of Founders—and the Portfolio Play to Back Them39:10 How AI Tools Empower a One-Person Media Company43:31 Building in Europe: More Than a Narrative Play47:05 The Cultural and Regulatory Hurdles Still Holding Europe Back50:08 Why European Tech Founders Need to Enter the Political Arena

In Pete's version of an episode about running, he noodles with Jen about the idea of cadence, and how to break our routines projects into smaller steps.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does "cadence" mean, and how might we apply the idea to our everyday lives?Why is it better to not rush to the finish line, either while running or working? How might we return to the basics in our work and creative processes?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/).

Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: https://joinhampton.com/Everyone thinks the “rich person” life is about fast cars, fancy watches, and designer flexes. But when we talked to over 150 high-performing founders, the things they actually spend on – and swear by – were surprisingly practical. Some luxuries just look good on Instagram. Others change the way you live, work, and feel every day.Here's what we talk about:The #1 luxury nearly every founder says they'll never go without againWhy hiring a housekeeper or private chef might save your business (and marriage)The health investments founders make – and which ones are worth skippingWhy some founders spend $100K/year on concierge medicine for their familiesRenting at $17K/month: outrageous flex or return-on-happiness?The emotional ROI of experiences (and the trip one founder spent $500K on)Business class vs. private jets: which travel upgrade is actually worth it?How these purchases impact kids – and the fine line between “comfortable” and “entitled”Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Sponsors:Join 700+ founders hiring A-players in Latin America at hirewithnear.com/moneywiseAchieve your dream body with dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseTame your taxes today at https://olarry.com/Chapters:(1:18) Stuff You Buy vs. Stuff That Matters(1:58) Buy Back Your Time (Not Just Watches)(3:04) The Housekeeper Dilemma: Freedom or Softness?(4:23) Health Hacks: Trainers, Gyms & Biohacking(6:11) Therapy, Insurance, and the $100K Checkup(7:22) Dream Homes: ROI on Happiness(10:53) Experiences > Things: The Data Says So(12:00) Cancer, Family, and $500K on Memories(15:13) Connection, Curiosity, and Intentional Spending(15:33) The Business Class Trap(16:44) The Real List: What's Actually Worth ItThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Jackie LamportNot really the host, but the producer.Wrote this sentence.

What if aging wasn't about years but about staying curious and alive? In episode 239 of Joy Found Here, Robin Kencel proves reinvention has no age limit. At 67, she's a top real estate broker, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a competitive dancer, and a spiritual director helping others rediscover faith and purpose. With warmth and wit, Robin shows that growth never stops—and that real joy isn't fleeting, it's fiercely cultivated.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Growing up around life and loss (05:08)Squeezing the juice out of every day (05:52)Lessons from ballroom and balance (07:04)What spiritual direction really is (09:37)Finding God in everyday moments (15:28)Curiosity as the key to staying young (17:19)The courage to try something new (21:31)Joy vs. happiness—what really lasts (26:51)The beauty of handwritten connection (33:36)Purpose, permission, and the next chapter (39:21)Robin Kencel is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, spiritual director, and lifelong learner who blends business success with soulful purpose. A top-producing Connecticut real estate broker and Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, Robin is also a competitive ballroom dancer and trained Ignatian spiritual director, guiding others toward a more intimate relationship with the divine—whatever name they give it. Known for her warmth, wit, and grounded wisdom, she weaves together decades of professional excellence, spiritual formation, and creative exploration to help others live with greater clarity, intention, and joy. In this conversation, Robin reflects on what it means to stay fully alive at every stage of life—curious, engaged, and open to growth. She shares how her early exposure to aging and mortality shaped her drive to “squeeze every drop of juice out of life,” and how dance, spirituality, and improv acting continue to teach her the art of balance between strength and softness. From her work in real estate to her spiritual direction practice, Robin sees every encounter as an opportunity to notice grace and choose joy over fleeting happiness. Her message is a reminder that purpose doesn't fade with age—it deepens when we keep showing up, keep learning, and keep finding the sacred in the everyday.Connect with Robin Kencel:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control?In this episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest about the fine line between responsible leadership and the need to control everything. They unpack why leaders grip so tightly, what it costs in terms of energy, creativity, and trust, and how letting go can actually be a deeper form of wisdom.Join Daphna and Amy for a raw, relatable conversation on hidden control, delegation of authority, and the courage it takes to loosen your grip without letting things fall apart.Key Highlights01:15 - The Illusion of Holding It All Together03:15 - Hidden Control: Responsibility in Disguise08:40 - The Bottleneck of Decision-Making13:30 - The Illusion of Being ‘On Top of It'17:45 - The Fear Beneath Control22:00 - From Dependency to Capacity: The Real Leadership Shift27:15 - Control Lives in the Body30:30 - The Four Shifts: Transparency, Collaboration, Curiosity, Boundaries34:15 - Moment of Stillness: Letting Go as WisdomConnect with Your Co-Hosts  Daphna Horowitz  www.daphnahorowitz.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/   https://www.facebook.com/PEACSolutions   https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leadership-live/id1524072573     Amy L. Riley  http://www.courageofaleader.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley   https://courageofaleader.com/podcast/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Helen Jonsen aspired to be a writer from a young age and chose journalism for its daily writing opportunities. After studying at Fordham University and gaining experience at Channel 11 and WINS radio, she moved to Rhode Island as a senior producer, where she met and married her Australian husband. This led to a stint in Australia, where she worked in television before returning to New York. They worked for Australian networks before she joined Channel 5. After her first maternity leave, she opted to form a production company with her husband, eventually returning to Channel 11 and writing several books, including 'Kangaroo's Comments and Wallaby's Words: The Aussie Word Book.' Helen is a communication strategist and media executive with a career that includes journalism, digital innovation, public service, and nonprofit advocacy. Through her firm, Helen Jonsen Media, she assists leaders and organizations in amplifying their voices with strategic storytelling, speaker training, and modern communication tools. She hosts the Kaleidoscope Career podcast and newsletter series, celebrating women with non-linear career paths. Helen's career has spanned roles from TV journalism to executive positions, notably earning the nickname 'video guru' from Steve Forbes at Forbes. She has also managed strategic communications for Westchester County District Attorney and NYC's Economic Development Corporation during the pandemic.   What You Will Hear in This Episode 02:47 Helen's Early Career and Personal Life 03:49 The Kaleidoscope Career: Journalism and Beyond 06:01 Curiosity and Communication: Helen's Driving Forces 11:35 Challenges and Adaptations in Helen's Career 15:55 The State of Journalism Today 19:15 The Divided Information Landscape 19:30 Launching a Podcast: Reflections and Milestones 19:56 Career Pivots: Insights and Misconceptions 21:26 Challenges and Opportunities for Women 22:58 External Forces Shaping Careers 23:51 Personal Stories of Career Shifts 26:01 The Unique Career Paths of Women 30:41 The Third Phase: Finding New Purpose   Quotes " I think a career as a working mother also shapes how you do things and why you do things." " I think curiosity and trying to find answers is really important. It's the real basis for any good journalism, but it's also the basis for a kaleidoscope career. You have to be willing to take on the new thing." " The promise of the internet of the was that the internet would democratize journalism and democratize communication. Instead, what we didn't see coming was the. Siloing of information that came with the maturation of social media." " Our demands around us on caregiving at different ages and stages affects our careers so often."   Mentioned helenjonsen.com LinkedIn Substack Instagram eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Own Your Ambition Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:    If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review  

In this conversation, Phil and Leo explore the concept of connection, particularly in new environments, and how facilitators can foster deeper connections among participants. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, curiosity, and the role of tools like the 52 Fathoms deck in facilitating meaningful interactions. The conversation also touches on lessons learned from Leo's experience on Survivor, emphasizing the significance of observation and reflection in the facilitation process. Connection is a vital part of human interaction. Facilitators can guide deeper connections through thoughtful questions. Vulnerability can lead to more meaningful conversations. Using tools like 52 Fathoms can enhance group dynamics. Observation is key to understanding group interactions. Curiosity drives deeper engagement in conversations. Facilitators should adapt activities to fit their style. Conflict resolution can be learned from real-life experiences. Creating a safe space encourages openness among participants. Reflection on experiences enhances facilitation skills. Learn more about Fulcrum Adventures - https://fulcrumadventures.com/ Connect with the podcast; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org  

In this episode, Joel and Andy welcome their new producer, Mark Graff, to the booth. They sit down with community leader Vince Turner before his move to Fairhope, Alabama. Vince reflects on his three distinct careers: sports broadcasting—where he called Notre Dame's 1988 championship—leading development at Bashor Children's Home, and working in banking. He shares...

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about The Cost of Being in Control   We all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control? In this episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest about the fine line between responsible leadership and the need to control everything. They unpack why leaders grip so tightly, what it costs in terms of energy, creativity, and trust, and how letting go can actually be a deeper form of wisdom. Join Daphna and Amy for a raw, relatable conversation on hidden control, delegation of authority, and the courage it takes to loosen your grip without letting things fall apart.     For a deeper look at your own patterns of control and alignment, take the Life Clarity Quiz, a brief pause with honest insight. https://daphnahorowitz.com/life-clarity     Connect with Your Co-Hosts  Daphna Horowitz  www.daphnahorowitz.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/   https://www.facebook.com/PEACSolutions   https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leadership-live/id1524072573         Amy L. Riley  http://www.courageofaleader.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley   https://courageofaleader.com/podcast/         Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!       Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.       Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.           Timestamps 01:15 - The Illusion of Holding It All Together 03:15 - Hidden Control: Responsibility in Disguise 08:40 - The Bottleneck of Decision-Making 13:30 - The Illusion of Being 'On Top of It' 17:45 - The Fear Beneath Control 22:00 - From Dependency to Capacity: The Real Leadership Shift 27:15 - Control Lives in the Body 30:30 - The Four Shifts: Transparency, Collaboration, Curiosity, Boundaries 34:15 - Moment of Stillness: Letting Go as Wisdom

Coach Bronson discusses his journey into ketogenic research, emphasizing the importance of understanding metabolic flexibility and the biases present in current studies. He highlights common misinterpretations in research, particularly regarding oxygen consumption and the duration of ketogenic interventions. Bronson also addresses the challenges of washout periods in studies, the significance of electrolyte balance, and the misuse of mechanisms to justify carbohydrate superiority. The discussion aims to provide listeners with a clearer understanding of ketogenic diets and the need for more rigorous research methodologies.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:14 The Evolution of Ketogenic Research05:49 Identifying Biases in Nutritional Studies10:50 Misinterpretation of Oxygen Consumption14:43 Understanding Movement Economy29:36 Challenges in Defining Ketogenic Adaptation39:41 The Problem with Washout Periods44:10 The Loss of Curiosity in Nutrition Science45:55 Reanalyzing Existing Data in Nutrition49:01 Physiological Resilience and Athletic Performance52:06 The Importance of Study Duration in Research53:58 Performance Claims vs. Actual Data56:50 Misinterpretation of Ketogenic Diet Studies01:01:01 The Role of Electrolytes in Low-Carb Diets01:12:00 Mechanisms of Carbohydrate Superiority

For artists, dreamers, and thinkers who feel creatively blocked or restless — this sleep hypnosis is your invitation to return to stillness. Listen before bed or during quiet reflection to release overthinking and rediscover the effortless current of inspiration.Inspired by Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being, and infused with Dr. Wayne Dyer's “Gap” meditation technique, this session merges deep hypnotic relaxation with meditative awareness. The voice and music together guide you into the stillness between thoughts... where inspiration, peace, and creative renewal are born.The tone is poetic, reflective, and immersive... a journey that feels like floating through light. Gentle harmonies, layered breath rhythms, and subtle binaural depth help the mind unwind and the body surrender completely.You will awaken lighter, clearer, and more connected to the quiet source of creativity within. Flow, presence, surrender, receptivity, and play — the five creative currents — continue to move through you long after sleep, bringing clarity and renewal to every day.

Send us a textIn this warm and thoughtful episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, Rob sits down with a very special guest—Jaime Deleon's daughter, Ashley, a young wine enthusiast beginning her journey into the vast and fascinating world of wine. Together, they dive into the real questions that new wine drinkers often feel too intimidated to ask.She shares what excites her, what confuses her, and what sometimes feels overwhelming as she starts exploring bottles, regions, aromas, and flavor profiles. Rob & Jaime help break it all down—from understanding value and recognizing quality, to learning how to trust your palate, describe what you taste, and decide whether a wine is actually “worth it” for where you are in your own wine path.This episode is honest, educational, relatable, and full of encouragement. Whether you're brand new to wine or mentoring someone who is, this conversation opens the door to a more approachable and enjoyable journey.

Damon Lembi is a 3x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his more than 30 years in the learning industry, Damon brings invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time. It's all about bringing curiosity and storytelling to your corporate training, and he'll show you how in this episode. Craft your brilliant brand story strategy in minutes, not months, and instantly create compelling content that converts customers with the StoryCycle Genie™ #StoryOn! ≈Park

Overwhelmed by sensory chaos in your ND home? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April chats slow style home for neurodivergent folks with Zandra Zuraw, interior design coach/author/podcaster helping create meaningful, sustainable spaces without breaking the bank or planet. With 30+ years (Master's in cultural anthropology/public policy), mental health battles, and as parent to a child with special needs, Zandra rebranded "Style Matters" to "Slow Style Home" (2023 book/podcast)—a framework for DIY design focusing on personal meaning over trends. Key insights: Dorm/ND tips: Sensory priority (quiet routines, minimal clutter, comfortable seating/blankets/soft lights)—conversations with roommates for shared space. Clutter management: Game it up (one corner at a time, "what do you love?" questions), limit to passions (display 5 items, store rest). Partner compromise: Curiosity over criticism ("why love it?"), common ground (e.g., shared art/rugs), no negatives—slow evolution. Colors/walls: Test samples (light-dependent), avoid all-white (harsh); start with inspiration (wardrobe favorites, not trends). Priorities: Big investments first (couch/mattress for well-being), then rugs/art (tone-setters, thrifted/sustainable). Slow pace: One room/corner at a time, no shopping first—build from passions (vision boards as decor). For autistic/ADHD young adults/parents, Zandra's framework fights overwhelm: "Take time to save up for what matters." Free podcast episodes at slowstylehome.com. Subscribe for ND home hacks! Rate/review on Podbean/Apple/Spotify. Book on Amazon/Barnes & Noble; podcast anywhere. Linktree: adultingwithautism.linktr.ee (socials/shop/Podbean). Holiday merch sale: 30% off tees/hoodies with code BLACK25 at adultingwithautism.shop—style your space fierce! #SlowStyleHomeND #SensoryFriendlyDecor #ClutterHacksAutism #SustainableHomeADHD #DIYNeurodivergent #PeacefulSpacesSpecialNeeds #AdultingWithAutism #AuDHD #Autism #ADHD #PodMatch #Podcasts #MentalHealth #BTSArmy #BTSNeurodivergent #Neurodiversity #OT #OTTips   Episode: Slow Style Home for ND with Zandra Zuraw [00:00] Intro: Sensory Overwhelm in ND Homes [00:30] Zandra's Story: 30+ Years to Slow Style Framework [02:00] Dorm ND Tips: Sensory Focus (Quiet/Minimal Clutter) [05:00] Clutter Hacks: Game It (One Corner, "Love It?" Questions) [08:00] Partner Compromise: Curiosity Over Criticism (Shared Rugs/Art) [11:00] Colors/Walls: Test Samples (Light-Dependent, Avoid All-White) [14:00] Priorities: Big Pieces First (Couch/Mattress), Then Rugs/Art [17:00] Slow Pace: One Room/Corner, Inspiration from Passions (Vision Boards) [20:00] Outro: Takeaways & CTAs Resources: Slow Style Home: slowstylehome.com (book/podcast/framework) Book: "Slow Style Home" (Amazon/Barnes & Noble) Podcast: Spotify/Apple (episodes on DIY/sustainability) Linktree(socials/shop/Podbean) Subscribe on Podbean/YouTube for ND home tips! Share your clutter hack in comments. #NDHomeDesign #AutismSensoryDecor #ADHDClutterTips #SlowStyleSpecialNeeds

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Aaron Lowry about the shifting landscape of attention, technology, and meaning—moving through themes like treasure-hunt metaphors for human cognition, relevance realization, the evolution of observational tools, decentralization, blockchain architectures such as Cardano, sovereignty in computation, the tension between scarcity and abundance, bioelectric patterning inspired by Michael Levin's research, and the broader cultural and theological currents shaping how we interpret reality. You can follow Aaron's work and ongoing reflections on X at aaron_lowry.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00:00 Stewart and Aaron open with the treasure-hunt metaphor, salience landscapes, and how curiosity shapes perception. 00:05:00 They explore shifting observational tools, Hubble vs James Webb, and how data reframes what we think is real. 00:10:00 The conversation moves to relevance realization, missing “Easter eggs,” and the posture of openness. 00:15:00 Stewart reflects on AI, productivity, and feeling pulled deeper into computers instead of freed from them. 00:20:00 Aaron connects this to monetary policy, scarcity, and technological pressure. 00:25:00 They examine voice interfaces, edge computing, and trust vs convenience. 00:30:00 Stewart shares experiments with Raspberry Pi, self-hosting, and escaping SaaS dependence. 00:35:00 They discuss open-source, China's strategy, and the economics of free models. 00:40:00 Aaron describes building hardware–software systems and sensor-driven projects. 00:45:00 They turn to blockchain, UTXO vs account-based, node sovereignty, and Cardano. 00:50:00 Discussion of decentralized governance, incentives, and transparency. 00:55:00 Geopolitics enters: BRICS, dollar reserve, private credit, and institutional fragility. 01:00:00 They reflect on the meaning crisis, gnosticism, reductionism, and shattered cohesion. 01:05:00 Michael Levin, bioelectric patterning, and vertical causation open new biological and theological frames. 01:10:00 They explore consciousness as fundamental, Stephen Wolfram, and the limits of engineered solutions. 01:15:00 Closing thoughts on good-faith orientation, societal transformation, and the pull toward wilderness.Key InsightsCuriosity restructures perception. Aaron frames reality as something we navigate more like a treasure hunt than a fixed map. Our “salience landscape” determines what we notice, and curiosity—not rigid frameworks—keeps us open to signals we would otherwise miss. This openness becomes a kind of existential skill, especially in a world where data rarely aligns cleanly with our expectations.Our tools reshape our worldview. Each technological leap—from Hubble to James Webb—doesn't just increase resolution; it changes what we believe is possible. Old models fail to integrate new observations, revealing how deeply our understanding depends on the precision and scope of our instruments.Technology increases pressure rather than reducing it. Even as AI boosts productivity, Stewart notices it pulling him deeper into computers. Aaron argues this is systemic: productivity gains don't free us; they raise expectations, driven by monetary policy and a scarcity-based economic frame.Digital sovereignty is becoming essential. The conversation highlights the tension between convenience and vulnerability. Cloud-based AI creates exposure vectors into personal life, while running local hardware—Raspberry Pis, custom Linux systems—restores autonomy but requires effort and skill.Blockchain architecture determines decentralization. Aaron emphasizes the distinction between UTXO and account-based systems, arguing that UTXO architectures (Bitcoin, Cardano) support verifiable edge participation, while account-based chains accumulate unwieldy state and centralize validation over time.Institutional trust is eroding globally. From BRICS currency moves to private credit schemes, both note how geopolitical maneuvers signal institutional fragility. The “few men in a room” dynamic persists, but now under greater stress, driving more people toward decentralization and self-reliance.Biology may operate on deeper principles than genes. Michael Levin's work on bioelectric patterning opens the door to “vertical causation”—higher-level goals shaping lower-level processes. This challenges reductionism and hints at a worldview where consciousness, meaning, and biological organization may be intertwined in ways neither materialism nor traditional theology fully capture.

Some conversations feel scripted. This one… absolutely did not. Larry Robbins walked in ready to talk life, passion, family, culture, workholding, philosophy, and whatever else popped into his head — and somehow it all connected back to manufacturing. This episode of MakingChips is one of the most unhinged, hilarious, honest, and wisdom-packed conversations we've ever recorded. Larry has been in the industry for nearly 46 years, and he's collected enough stories, scars, and laughs for ten careers. From his father dragging him into the business ("long hair doesn't work here") to his famous explanation that SMW makes "magic hands," Larry blends humor and experience into lessons every shop owner needs to hear. His passion for the industry is unmatched — and his candor is even better. Throughout the episode, the crew dives into culture, leadership, lying (don't), modularity, flexibility, high-density workholding, predictable setups, financing equipment, and why you should stop crawling across a dollar to pick up a dime. Larry opens up about the future of manufacturing, warns against bad advice, and reminds everyone that machining touches every single thing in the world. If you're ready for an episode that's equal parts educational and unhinged in the best possible way, buckle up — Larry Robbins is in rare form. Segments (1:00) Larry's background, early failures, and the stories that shaped his approach to leadership (3:31) An investment in ProShop is an investment in your business (3:32) Culture, loving your work, and leadership lessons (5:07) Entering the family business, retirement humor, and long-term commitment (7:23) The reality of workplace culture, honesty, and handling difficult employees (10:02) Integrity, truth-telling, and early lessons on character (13:18) Appreciating machinists and the unseen parts of manufacturing (15:05) Workholding vs. cutting tools and why workholding matters more than people think (16:09) "Magic hands" — Larry's explanation of workholding for a 5-year-old (17:20) Workholding misconceptions and the cost of poor setups (19:00) Vendor trust, trying equipment, and choosing partnerships wisely (20:22) Setup reduction, rigidity vs. flexibility, and predictable processes (22:12) Cutting 12-hour setups and the value of internal vs. external setups (24:16) Why we love Phoenix Heat Treating for Outside Processing (25:24) Expensive machines + cheap vices = lost potential (27:26) Modular workholding, infinite adjustment, and the origins of the industry (29:18) When not to sell a customer — long-term trust over short-term gain (30:19) Why shops "don't know what they don't know" about proper workholding (31:58) Financing workholding and proving ROI to shop owners (33:09) Tooling certs and buying the solution, not just the machine (35:24) High-density workholding and maximizing machine real estate (37:12) Protecting customers from bad investments and the role of good vendors (38:01) The LEGO analogy and building reusable workholding systems (40:13) Trusting experts and using the right resources in decision-making (41:19) Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) (41:57) Buzzwords like Industry 4.0 vs. solving real problems (43:49) Competing with global labor costs and running unattended (44:19) Extending the life of old machines with better processes (46:41) Universal truth: If you're not making chips, you're not making money  Resources mentioned on this episode Connect with Larry Robbins and SMW Autoblok An investment in ProShop is an investment in your business Why we love Phoenix Heat Treating for Outside Processing Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Smart Money Moves: Equipment Financing Tips with Ty Willis Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Curiosity & Beginner's Mind and Why They Matter Have you ever felt like your creativity or focus has dimmed even though you're doing everything “right”? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I explore how curiosity and beginner's mind can lift that heaviness and help you reconnect with clarity, energy, and authentic creative flow. You'll learn simple, science-supported ways to spark mental openness, strengthen emotional presence, and rebuild momentum in your projects, storytelling, and personal growth journey. I also share practical tools for expanding your creative thinking skills, nurturing a more mindful work process, and cultivating everyday curiosity so you feel more aligned with your purpose. If you've been craving meaningful shifts in your creative life, this episode offers a grounded path forward. This week's Human Journey Method Card: Attraction   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | **Affiliate Link  

In this episode of Shifting Schools, bestselling author Alan Gratz joins Tricia Friedman to explore the craft of storytelling, the role of creativity in education, and why curiosity is the engine behind both great writing and great learning. Gratz shares how baseball has quietly shaped the structure of many of his novels, how he approaches character development with authenticity, and why understanding a character's background is essential for emotional truth. The conversation also digs into the need for interdisciplinary learning in today's classrooms and the value of teacher collaboration. Gratz argues that creativity isn't a mysterious talent—it's a skill that can be nurtured, practiced, and strengthened when schools design learning experiences that cross traditional subject boundaries. Whether you're an educator, writer, or lifelong learner, this episode offers fresh insights into how storytelling helps us understand the human experience and how curiosity fuels both art and education.

How do you guide a workforce through the fastest shift in technology most of us have seen in our careers? That question shaped my conversation with David Martin from BCG, who works at the intersection of talent, culture, and AI. He joined me from New York, with Amelia listening in, and quickly painted a clear picture of what is really happening inside global enterprises right now. We started with the widening split between AI fluent teams and those stuck in endless pilots. David explained why the organizations getting results are the ones doing fewer things with far greater ambition. Many others scatter energy across small use cases, save minutes instead of hours, and never reach a scale where value becomes visible. Training surfaced early as one of the biggest gaps. Not surface level workshops, but the deeper hands-on learning that helps people change how they work. David described why frontline teams lag behind, why engineers still miss major capabilities, and how leadership behaviour dramatically affects adoption. Curiosity and communication play a bigger role than most expect. We explored the move from isolated AI experiments to real workflow transformation. David shared examples from engineering, customer service, and operations where companies are finally seeing measurable results. He also explained why agents remain underused, with hesitation, data quality, and unfamiliarity still slowing progress. Shadow AI added another layer, with half of workers already using tools outside corporate systems. The conversation returned often to people. David outlined BCG's 10-20-70 rule, showing why technology is never the main bottleneck. Culture, roles, and process make or break outcomes. Leaders who provide clarity and a sense of direction see faster adoption. Those who remain hesitant create uncertainty that spreads across teams almost instantly. As we looked toward 2026, David shared cautious optimism. He sees huge potential in areas like healthcare and sustainability, along with a wave of workflow redesign that will reshape daily work. His own learning habits are simple, from podcasts to regular reading, and driven by a desire to set a strong example for his children as they grow into a world shaped by AI. If you want a grounded view of where AI is genuinely delivering change, this conversation offers rare clarity. What resonates with you most from David's perspective, and how will you approach your own learning in the year ahead? I would love to hear your thoughts.   Tech Talks Daily is Sponsored By Denodo. To learn more, visit denodo.com