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In this episode, I share a lesson that came to me while spending a full day working on the landscaping in front of our home. What began as a simple Saturday project of trimming bushes quickly became a powerful metaphor for life and business. Some of the shrubs in our landscaping had grown far beyond their intended place. They were healthy in one sense, but they had become invasive, disproportionate, and unmanaged. A light trim was not enough. Some of them had to be cut all the way back to the core. As I worked through that process, I realized that the same thing has been happening in areas of my life and business. Through my daily audio journaling practice, I have been paying closer attention to where my time, energy, focus, and commitments are actually going. That practice has revealed places where good things have grown beyond their proper boundaries. Some activities are valuable, but they have started to encroach on the space intended for something else. In this episode, I talk about how this has shown up in my business calendar, my invitation engine, my CRM, podcast production, commitments, spending, tools, and even identity. I also share how I am learning to distinguish between what needs a light trim, what needs radical pruning, and what may need to be removed altogether. The central idea is this: Unmanaged growth is not the same as healthy growth. Sometimes the next level does not begin by adding something new. Sometimes it begins by cutting back what has overgrown. In This Episode, I Talk About Why I decided to work on my own landscaping for the first time in twelve years. How overgrown holly and Japanese barberry bushes became a metaphor for life and business. The difference between healthy growth and unmanaged growth. Why some things need more than a light trim. How daily audio journaling has helped me identify blind spots and patterns. What I have noticed about my calendar, commitments, and business model. How CRM optimization began encroaching on my invitation engine. Why not every good idea belongs in the moment when it appears. The importance of pruning distractions even when they are valuable. Why pruning often looks ugly before it looks healthy. How I am evaluating my weekly commitments to The Cliff Ravenscraft Show and Podcast Answer Man. The question we all need to ask: “What has grown beyond its intended place?” Key Takeaway Not everything that grows is healthy simply because it is growing. Some things in life and business start out useful, beautiful, or productive, but if they are left unmanaged, they can eventually take over more space than they were ever meant to occupy. The work of pruning is the work of intentional leadership. Reflection Questions What has grown beyond its intended place in your life or business? What are you maintaining simply because it has always been there? What needs a light trim? What needs to be cut back to the core? What may need to be pulled out completely? Where have you confused activity with alignment? Where might things need to look bare for a season so they can become healthier later? Reach Out If this episode resonates with you and you would like help getting clarity on where to prune, where to simplify, and where to focus next, feel free to reach out. Email: cliff@cliffravenscraft.com Until next time, I encourage you to take everything you do in your life to the next level.
Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 1 - Why Cutting Back on Alcohol Has Nothing to Do With Willpower There are not two types of people - those who can drink and those who can't. Anyone can start to use alcohol problematically if they are drinking regularly and begin associating it with relief from emotional or physical pain. These kinds of sayings shame people and put the blame squarely on the individual - rather than understanding the truth: Alcohol is the solution to the problem of a person's pain. Not the problem itself. This means: Problematic alcohol use is not a morality issue It is often a valid nervous system safety response to a world that doesn't have our best interests at heart The goal is not to shame ourselves into stopping - it is to find a different solution Our job is to learn how to hold ourselves in our distress. To find a way to be with this world that doesn't hurt our heart and soul even more in the process. If you are sober curious, tired of the back-and-forth about drinking, or simply want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol - you are in the right place. This episode is part of Dry July, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My free resources below will help you prepare for and get the most out of your break. See links below: FREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous: 1. 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago. hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps 2. Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 3. Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar. hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 4. Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink. hoperisingcoaching.com/grounding READY TO GO DEEPER? Ready to make alcohol a non-issue? Watch my free one-hour masterclass: 5 Surprising Ways Taking a Break from Booze Can Be Effortless and Change Your Life. One hour. Five shifts. Your take it or leave it relationship with alcohol starts here. WATCH NOW FOR FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/masterclass Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking? I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 23, 24 and 25 June, 7pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Wednesday 1 July. 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until October. YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. _____________________________________________________
Today's Headlines: The Iran war is very much back on — Trump threatened Iran with "one big glow," called the exchange of fire "just a love tap," and bragged about sinking small boats, while US intelligence confirmed Iran still has about 70% of its missiles intact despite Trump claiming it's down to 18-19%. Gas prices have hit $4.50 a gallon — up over 50% since the war started — with CEOs warning that consumer spending is collapsing and everyone is borrowing to get by. Shell, meanwhile, posted $7 billion in Q1 profits, more than double the previous quarter, which seems fine. As if the war weren't enough to worry about, on the redistricting beat, Tennessee signed a new map eliminating the state's one Democratic seat by splitting Memphis into four suburban districts, Alabama passed their gerrymandering legislation while tornado sirens blared and the building flooded, and Mississippi is planning their own special session in a Jim Crow-era capitol that's been a museum for years. On top of that, Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Cuba's state-owned industries and military conglomerate, while the State Department quietly beefs up disaster preparedness in South Florida in anticipation of further Cuba hostilities. Somehow Kash Patel is in the news again, he reportedly ordered polygraphs for over two dozen staff to find out who talked to The Atlantic about his drinking, while launching a criminal leak investigation against the reporter he's also suing for $250 million. Elsewhere, Trump's 10% tantrum tariff was ruled illegal by the Court of International Trade, Elon Musk was formally summoned by the French government to cooperate in their X investigation after skipping a voluntary interview — with Trump's DOJ calling it a "criminally charged criminal proceeding" — and Kalshi raised a billion dollars bringing its valuation to $22 billion, which means someone should probably check if their headquarters exists. And finally, a ransomware attack on Canvas knocked out coursework for students at over 3,000 schools, which is either a crisis or the greatest thing ever depending on your GPA. Resources/Articles mentioned: Axios: Iran and U.S. exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz Bloomberg: Consumers Are ‘Running Out of Money' and Cutting Back, CEOs Warn Bloomberg: Consumers Are ‘Running Out of Money' and Cutting Back, CEOs Warn NYT: Shell Reports Nearly $7 Billion Profit After Oil Prices Surged Amid U.S.-Iran War WaPo: U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump's Hormuz blockade for months Axios: Rubio announces new Cuba sanctions Mother Jones: After SCOTUS Destroyed the Voting Rights Act, Southern States Rush to Pass Jim Crow Voting Maps WVLT: TN governor signs new congressional map into law, dividing Memphis and marking end of special session The New Republic: Alabama Republicans Vote to Pass New Map as Tornado Sirens Blare The Guardian: Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at Jim Crow era capitol MS Now: Kash Patel ordered polygraphs of more than two dozen members of his team, sources say NYT: Trade Court Rules Trump's 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal WSJ: Elon Musk Summoned to France to Face Criminal Charges NYT: Kalshi, The Prediction Market, Is Now Valued At $22B WSJ: Harvard, Berkeley and Thousands of Schools Suffer Cyber Outage Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You know what's chic? Cutting back, scaling down, doing sort of a less is more moment. In reference to what exactly? Well, anything that's no longer serving you, of course! On this week's episode, Jeremy and I dive into what we're saying no to, including carbonated beverages, aluminum-free deodorant, and then some.Then it's time for The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: When the function involves karaoke, the overabundance of Santal 33, and men who forget how good they've got it.Support the showTHERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM: FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: @pessimisticatbesFacebook: @pessimisticatbestWebsite: pessimisticatbest.comFOLLOW SAMInstagram: @samgeorgsonTikTok: @samgeorgsonTwitter: @samgeorgsonYouTube: @samgeorgsonWebsite: samanthageorgson.com
David Maxwell visits Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where Maurice Parkinson tries to convince him to give the prickly berberis shrub a chance. It's also time to cut back the camellias which have just finished flowering. As the dawn chorus reaches its peak, ornithologist and award-winning author Sean Ronayne extols the health benefits of taking in birdsong at this time of year. In Dundonald, David meets Rory Blight and Sean McDermott in an urban oasis where their Keen 2B Green community interest company is providing a home for nature and a place to benefit the community and those with learning disabilities. Work is underway to create ponds, a bee bank and a species rich grassland. Ann FitzSimons joins David in studio to answer questions on patchy grass, a rowan tree with no leaves and an unruly Rosa rugosa. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
A dad who has been carrying his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door says funding for a lift to their house isn't enough, and the project is on hold. Amy Williams reports.
Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster. Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today. Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec’s new premier: Cut taxes. The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly. There’s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled “Reluctant to ‘rough it,’ retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,” the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel. The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.
The Iran war is prompting Qantas to scale back flights within Australia, but it's flying more to Paris and Rome. The airline's scaling back domestic Qantas and Jetstar flights about 5%. Qantas says fuel prices have more than doubled since late February and remain highly volatile. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking the airline is estimating its fuel bill will be around $3.3 billion for the next 12 months – nearly a billion dollars more than expected. But he says it's also making more money from international flights, as Middle Eastern airlines such as Qatar and Emirates are unable to provide reliable and regular flights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Justin sits down with Tarvette, a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner who's in the early stages of building her own practice.After nearly a year of slow growth, she's now making a major shift, cutting back to part-time employment, investing in a physical location, and going all-in on scaling her business. But like many new practice owners, she's facing challenges with traction, marketing, and confidence in her next steps. Justin breaks down what's likely holding her back, how transitioning from telemedicine to a brick-and-mortar clinic changes the game, and what she should be focusing on to actually grow.If you're in that phase where your practice exists but isn't gaining momentum, this episode will help you understand what to fix, and where to focus next.
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a poll on Affordable Care Act enrollees.
India is drinking more — and spending more when it does. Between 2020 and 2025, alcohol consumption nearly doubled. Post-Covid, drinkers didn't just drink more; they upgraded. Four bottles where there used to be one. Home bars where there used to be none. Global brands that once ignored India are now flooding distributors with enquiry emails. But the opportunity comes wrapped in one of the most complicated regulatory systems in the world — 69 permits for a single brand in some states, margins so thin most retailers stock only five or six labels. India is still a teenager. The hangover hasn't hit yet.Tune in.Want to work with The Ken? Apply here!
This is episode 133, "Cutting Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses." In this episode, host Joe Sparks discusses a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) that revealed that more than 82 million people are cutting back to cover healthcare expenses. Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks examines how people are cutting back to cover healthcare expenses and that Medicare for All will eliminate this problem. Here are the links referenced in this episode. Gallup survey: One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses New York Times article: A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care: Washington Post article: One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care Here are the links for my previous episodes. Episode 8: The Economics of Health Care, Part 1: The Problem – Our Current Health Care System Is Unaffordable Episode 9: The Economics of Health Care, Part 2: The Solution – Medicare for All
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Bruce & Gaydos explains why a growing number of Americans are making at least one trade-off with daily living expenses to afford healthcare.
Epstein List Meltdown, RFK & Kid Rock's “Bro Workout,” and NYC's Print-Money Housing Plan Dan and Corey riff on the awkwardly named “12 day war” and the possibility of another Iran conflict, arguing U.S. war cycles and shifting goalposts (from nukes to missiles/protests) mirror past regime-change disasters like Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. They spend time on Epstein, insisting elites across both parties are implicated, questioning why there's no major public uprising, and describing how internet “fog” and clips like the Leslie Wexner deposition hot-mic muddy real accountability. Comedy bits include Dan's vivid dream about arranging a Jake Paul–sanctioned fight with Tim Pool, plus a long roast of an RFK Jr./Kid Rock workout video. They mock AOC's Munich foreign-policy “word salad,” praise Tim Burchett's anti-DOJ/uniparty rant, and hammer NYC socialist-style housing proposals (government-funded rent, printing money), warning rent caps and higher property taxes lead to slums. The episode closes by tying inflation to war spending (via a Dave Smith clip) and criticizing Democrats for not releasing Epstein files or pursuing indictments sooner. 00:00 Welcome to Libservative: War Jokes & the ‘12-Day War' Name 02:02 This Week's Rundown: AOC, Aliens, Epstein Fallout & More 02:59 Cutting Back on Booze = Vivid Dreams (Jake Paul vs Tim Pool) 06:36 RFK Jr + Kid Rock's ‘Ultra-Gay' Workout Video Breakdown 11:17 Epstein List: Why No Mass Protests & Why ‘It's All of Them' 18:11 Wexner Deposition Hot Mic & How the Internet Warps Everything 23:50 Accountability Crisis: Monarchy vs ‘Republic, If You Can Keep It' 28:50 DC Is One Party: Shutdown Votes, Schumer/Pelosi, and the Massey Feud 34:47 Iran War Watch: Mission Accomplished Theater & Moving Goalposts 41:08 Regime Change Blowback: Libya, Iraq, Syria as Warnings 42:45 War Isn't a Marvel Movie: The Real Costs of “Quick” Strikes 45:39 Ron Paul Was Right: Predictable Middle East Outcomes & Inflation at Home 46:56 Escalation Signals: Base Evacuations, Military Assets, and Israel's Endgame 49:10 “They Want to Be Freed” Myth: Rally-'Round-the-Flag & Speaking for Other Nations 55:53 From Foreign Wars to Domestic Freedom: Ali, Hampton, MLK & Class vs Race 01:04:43 Pivot to NYC Politics: Zoran Mamdani's Housing Plan Under the Microscope 01:07:18 ‘Housing Is a Right'? Libertarian Case Against Forced Subsidies 01:17:22 Printing Money for Rent: Incentives, Slumlords, and the Education Pipeline 01:21:50 Why Socialists Misread Economics: Wealth Creation, Scarcity, and “Greed” 01:23:38 Greed, rent caps & property taxes: how you create slums 01:26:12 “Socialism honeymoon” and the inevitable blame game 01:27:12 Parks & Rec ‘Ice Town' analogy for bankrupting a city 01:28:53 Argentina under Milei: inflation down, protests up, and labor reform 01:35:27 AOC's Munich word salad & the ‘unimpressive' Congress problem 01:45:15 Tim Burchett on the DOJ ‘sewer' and Washington cover-ups 01:54:04 Shrink the feds: blackpill voting, inflation, and war spending 01:56:39 Dave Smith on Rogan: wars, money printing, and who inflation helps 02:02:36 Epstein files & DOJ ‘independence': Blakely's rant + show wrap
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On this week's show, Damien shares how to set New Year financial resolutions that actually stick and how to build lasting, positive money habits for 2026. Plus, he reveals a simple strategy to pay off your mortgage years earlier, that doesn't require a pay raise or cutting back on your spending.Check out this week's podcast article on the Money to the Masses website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.Follow Money to the Masses on social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemassesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemassesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemassesYou may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page - Click to support the showLinks referred to in the podcast:MTTM - Podcast Episode 160 - Succeeding at New Years ResolutionsMTTM - Podcast Episode 393 - How to form good financial habitsMTTM - Podcast Episode 474 - Savings ChallengesBook: Atomic Habits by James ClearHow to make your child a millionaire - Strategy GuideSign up to our weekly newsletterBest Cashback Credit CardsBest Savings Apps in the UKApps to help you overpay your mortgageShould I overpay my mortgage or save in 2026?11 Savings Challenges to try this yearIf a link has an * beside it this means that it is an affiliated link. If you go via the link, Money to the Masses may receive a small fee which helps keep Money to the Masses free to use.
As the holidays wrap up many people will be considering doing "Dry January" and not drink alcohol for the month. Lewis Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS talks about the benefits of quitting alcohol and the short term and long term impact it could have and tips on getting through the month.
This is a brilliant follow on to the Alcohol & the Menopause episode from Season 6 Episode 7 with Sarah Williamson, coach and author of Drink Less, Live Better. We all know how tricky it can be as the Christmas party season gets underway and our schedule fills up with all manner of seasonal celebrations. In this bonus episode, Sarah joins me again to share some excellent advice and sneaky quick wins on ways to moderate your alcohol intake and still enjoy all your social engagements, during the frantic festivities of December.She shares 7 excellent tips so that no one will even notice that you're being careful. Not that it's anyone else's business, but we all know how awkward peer pressure can be at this time of year! There are some really good ideas here and I guarantee that you'll find them helpful. Tune to find out more about stealth ordering, managing rounds, smart drinking options and NO-vember!If you're a fan of The Happy Menopause, please tell your friends and family about it, and make sure you click the follow or subscribe button on whichever platform you listen on, to make sure you never miss an episode. It really does make a huge difference to the algorithms which influence the visibility of the podcast, so that more women can find the show. After all, every woman deserves to have a happy menopause. Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. And if you're tired of feeling tired and grappling with brain fog, check out my new book: The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy; Nutrition to Rejuvenate Your Brain & Body. It's available in all the usual places.
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Greg Brady spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois “The Food Professor”, Senior Director of the AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University about The Slow, Stunning Retreat of Canadian Alcohol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week four of the Ending Well series lands right at the halfway mark. This episode is a look back over a three-year road (starting in 2022) of how God helped me fight inflammation, feel like myself again, and regain my "glow." This is not a weight-loss talk, not a quick-fix list, and not medical advice. It's a redemption story about healing from the inside out — spiritually, emotionally, and physically. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." — 3 John 1:2 Key Themes Redemption doesn't just cover salvation; it keeps working through sanctification and healing. Inflammation wasn't just a food problem — it was also a soul and nervous system problem. Real health change is slow, layered, and personal. Your timeline will not look like mine. The glow came as a byproduct of feeling better and living freer, not chasing beauty. Important Disclaimers This episode is descriptive, not prescriptive. Not medical advice. Always talk with a qualified professional for your situation. Do not try to do everything at once. This was a year of foundations plus a total three-year process. One percent better beats perfect overnight. The Story: How the Dominoes Fell 1. August 2022: Stepping Back From Fear-Driven "Crunchy" Culture I was drowning in rules, guilt, and constant fear of what might be harming me. The anxiety and striving became more toxic than the ingredients I was avoiding. First domino: I quit trying to do it all perfectly and started living with grace, budget reality, and peace. Lowering my standards for myself lowered my inflammation. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 2. October 2022: A Major Boundary With a Toxic Relationship I set a serious boundary with someone whose presence fueled self-hatred. Went no contact for about six months. The inner tape of shame and criticism began to quiet. I learned that giving up self-hatred is profoundly anti-inflammatory. Recommended resource mentioned: When to Walk Away by Gary Thomas (plus podcast interview) "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." — Proverbs 4:23 3. Early 2023: Changing How I Worked Out I stopped high-intensity workouts that were spiking cortisol daily. Switched to lifting heavy and slow, more functional strength training. Worked out less, recovered more. Energy improved, inflammation eased, confidence rose. Current favorite: Nourish Move Love workouts on YouTube. Big takeaway: exercise is a gift, not punishment. 4. February to May 2023: Going Gluten-Free and Cutting Back on Alcohol Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter was a turning point. I tried going gluten-free (cold turkey, not ideal but it worked). Brain fog cleared, bloat dropped, inflammation noticeably reduced. Cutting alcohol alongside gluten made a huge difference. I don't need to understand every mechanism to honor what clearly helps my body. Reminder: everyone has a "thing" — gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol, stress. Find yours with grace. 5. August 2023: Getting Off SSRIs After 15 Years A massive milestone with a full story in episode 267. For me, SSRIs were not helping inflammation or overall vitality anymore. The drop in facial inflammation from August to December was dramatic. I'm not shaming anyone on SSRIs — I was on them a long time. This was my path. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1 What Actually Healed Me This part matters: the glow wasn't mainly from products. Lowering impossible expectations Creating boundaries Learning to like myself Getting out of fight-or-flight Moving my body in a gentler way Removing gluten and minimizing alcohol Walking in obedience even when it felt backwards Healing was spiritual and emotional first, physical second. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2 Simple "Glow Back" Skin Habits These are the practical, easy wins that helped the outside catch up to the inside. Dermaplaning at home Removes dead skin and peach fuzz. Skin care and makeup apply better. Big difference in glow and smoothness. Learn carefully through YouTube tutorials and use a quality razor. Stopping skin picking Picking was aggravating redness and irritation. I prayed about it and replaced the habit. New habit: brush my hair when the urge hits. Asking God for help in small things counts. Sponsor Spotlight: PreBorn A free ultrasound can double a mother's chance of choosing life. PreBorn offers ultrasounds plus ongoing support for mothers for up to two years. It costs 28 dollars to sponsor one ultrasound. Donate at preborn.com/speakeasy. Takeaways to Sit With If you're overwhelmed, start with one domino. God often heals from the root, not just the symptom. Your body listens to your beliefs. Peace, obedience, and self-kindness are deeply practical health tools. The goal isn't prettier; it's freer, healthier, and more whole. Reflective Questions What is one area where fear or perfectionism is inflaming your life? Who or what might need a boundary so you can heal? What small change feels like the next right step, not the whole staircase? How would your health shift if you treated yourself like someone God deeply loves? Closing Encouragement This glow-back story is really a "come back to life" story. It wasn't a sprint; it was obedience in baby steps. If you're in the thick of it today, don't despise the slow fade. God redeems years, bodies, minds, and hearts — and He's patient in the process. "He restores my soul." — Psalm 23:3
It feels like nobody has any money right now, and UK businesses are under real pressure. Job cuts are rising at the fastest pace in four years, retail and hospitality are being squeezed from both sides, and many firms are cutting back spending just to survive. In this livestream, we'll break down: Why businesses are cutting back on jobs and spending How rising taxes, labour costs, and the cost-of-living crisis are driving the slowdown What this means for you as a business owner or entrepreneur Most importantly, what you can do right now to adapt, expand, and take market share while others are pulling back If you want to stay ahead in tough times, this session will give you the clarity and strategy you need.
Do we have Food Sovereignty in Canada? Guest: Susanna Klassen, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Victoria Many Canadians getting ready to cut back on Christmas spending Guest: Joshua Harris, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Harris & Partners There is mounting pressure for Conservative leaders to step down Guest: Dr Stewart Prest, Lecturer in the department of Political Science at UBC Can AI Robots learn hate, discrimination, and violence? Guest: Dr Masoumeh Mansouri is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham Want a job? Go to a job fair Guest: Sudip Mukherjee, President of Canadian Job Expo PM Carney in BC talking Nation Building projects Guest: Andrea MacPherson, reporter for global news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Shoe Therapy, a Dinner for Shoes podcast miniseries that focuses on real talk in really good shoes. In this episode, host Sarah Wasilak opens up about her evolving relationship with alcohol — why she's cut back, what she's learned, and how she's replacing drinks with social weed gummies on nights out. Sarah shares her honest take on releasing shame around drinking because so many people quietly struggle with the same thing. Her outfit, which is always a nod to the topic at hand, incorporates pops of green to reflect her feeling lighter and clearer. THESE SHOESCider slingback heelsTHIS OUTFITShop my lookRag & Bone blazerCider pantsKate Spade New York bagAstrid & Miyu jewelry THESE CHAPTERS00:00 INTRO04:45 THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES11:06 ACCEPTING MY PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL18:15 MAKING A CHANGE23:48 GAINS FROM CUTTING BACK ON ALCOHOLTHIS PRODUCTIONis created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.is tech supervised by Nick.includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, SCATHED, and Reframe.references Reframe, Feals, and Bespoke Physical Therapy. is made with love.Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you've been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don't hesitate to send a DM or an email.Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram Get in touch: dinnerforshoes@gmail.comTo make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.
We are answering a variety of your questions today. We start out talking about methods to save up for an early retirement. We answer a question from a listener who received an inheritance from a Canadian relative and they want to know if they should leave the money in Canada or bring it to the US. This question dives into political considerations. We then talk about the 4% rule and answer a questions about capital preservation. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that's where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you're still in residency. And if you're already out of residency, SoFi's got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Sign up for our Newsletter here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter 00:00 WCI Podcast #441 07:04 Saving for Early Retirement 13:30 Moving Money from Canada to the US 20:07 The Real Estate Market Today 28:50 Implementing the 4% Rule 38:54 Cutting Back at Work
LET'S GET POLITICAL!Companies from Delta to Office Depot are disciplining and/or firing employees for their public comments on Charlie Kirk's death Trump wants to end a half-century-old mandate on how companies report earningsCompanies should instead only be required to post earnings every six months, pending the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's approval. This change would break a quarterly reporting mandate that's been in place since 1970.“This will save money, and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.” Appeals court allows Trump administration to end the ‘climate bank' where $20B was set aside to fund climate change projects Donald Trump tilts balance of power from investors to CEOsA BUNCH OF ESG CRAP!Exxon Reportedly Rolls Out Auto-Voting System To Boost Retail Investor Participation, Curb Activist InfluenceOpt-in proxy system would automate retail investor votes to support board positionsElon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Proposal: Redefining CEO Compensation in the 21st CenturyFirst Elon Musk, now Larry Ellison: The world's richest men are buying huge media companies--because they canLachlan Murdoch Secures Control of Fox and News Corp, Ending Succession FightGoogle tops $3 trillion for the first time, joining select market-cap club with only 3 other membersApple, Microsoft, NvidiaOnly 7 countries have GDPs greater than $3TToxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and PassengersDoctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players.A Wall Street Journal investigation shows the problem is getting worse and not much is being done about it. The Journal's reporting shows that aircraft manufacturers and their airline customers have played down health risks, successfully lobbied against safety measures, and made cost-saving changes that increased the risks to crew and passengers.The gender pay gap is getting wider, reversing progress US shareholders fail to pass any green proposals for first time in 6 years CLIMATE CHANGE/AI SPEED ROUNDCarbon emissions from oil giants directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for first timeBrace for impact: Climate change is set to intensify flight turbulence, warn scientistsWhy climate change is making dengue fever a global threat Climate change will make 1-in-100-year crop failures more commonClimate Change Drives Surge in Deadly Supercell Storms Across EuropeClimate change is pushing venomous snakes into new regionsClimate Change Drives Surge in Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria on US CoastsOne out of every 4 homes is at ‘severe or extreme' climate risk, study saysOpenAI foresees millions of AI agents 'somewhere in the cloud' in just a few years--with human supervision Experts Concerned AI Is Going to Start a Nuclear WarPsychologist Says AI Is Causing Never-Before-Seen Types of Mental DisorderSam Altman says people are starting to talk like AI, making some human interactions ‘feel very fake' Sen. Cruz introduces bill to reduce regulatory burden facing AI companies
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Americans say they've had enough of tipping pressures, according to a new Talker Research survey. The study of 2,000 people found guilt tipping has dropped 38% in 2025, with average spending on unwanted tips falling from $453 last year. Many respondents said they feel pressured by rising default tip options, though guilt tipping still happens about 4.2 times per month. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Americans say they've had enough of tipping pressures, according to a new Talker Research survey. The study of 2,000 people found guilt tipping has dropped 38% in 2025, with average spending on unwanted tips falling from $453 last year. Many respondents said they feel pressured by rising default tip options, though guilt tipping still happens about 4.2 times per month. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this conversation, Sam and Jess discuss the concept of cutting back on food consumption without feeling deprived. They emphasize the importance of mindful eating and provide practical tips for reducing unnecessary intake. The discussion highlights how small changes can lead to significant impacts on overall health and well-being. The hosts encourage listeners to be aware of their eating habits and to focus on making gradual adjustments rather than drastic changes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cutting Back Mindfully02:51 The Importance of Food Freedom05:53 Mindless Eating and Portion Control09:03 The Impact of Small Changes on Nutrition12:02 Understanding Caloric Intake and Its Effects14:54 Mindfulness in Eating Habits17:58 Practical Steps for Mindful Eating20:55 Conclusion and Next StepsTakeawaysCutting back on energy consumption doesn't mean starving yourself.Mindless eating often leads to unnecessary calorie intake.Being aware of your eating habits can lead to better choices.It's okay to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation.Portion control can significantly impact your overall consumption.Making coffee at home can save calories and money.Waiting a few minutes before going for seconds can prevent overeating.Food freedom allows you to enjoy treats without guilt.Mindful eating can enhance your overall dining experience.Small changes can lead to significant health benefits.Join The BFF App - Get 7 Days Free
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On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Lauren dive into the real reasons budgeting matters—especially for dentists. They explore how personal money experiences shape financial behavior, why so many people avoid looking at their spending, and how social media fuels unrealistic expectations. Tune in to learn some practical steps to track spending, simplify finances, and build a budget that reflects your priorities. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.
Here are the three big things to know this hour— Number One— UCLA is paying out millions of dollars in a major penalty for creating a Jew Exclusion Zone on its campus – and creating a campus filled with discrimination— Number Two— President Trump has addressed kicking Jefrey Epstein out of Mar-A-Lago—and Ghilaine Maxwell is trying to bust out of prison—as the saga continues— Number Three— It's time to get lean and mean like a fighting machine – the Trump Administration is cutting back on regulations like we've never seen before – and it's a very very good thing!
The Epstein controversy has federal lawmakers taking an early recess, putting off important business.Summer heat means some Texans have to choose between paying for air conditioning or basic necessities.Is a violent protest at an ICE facility in North Texas the new normal as the country copes with a rise in extremism?What’s happening in Harris County […] The post Families are cutting back on food and medicine to pay the power bill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As part of Eleanor's four-part June series on maximizing consulting businesses, she's diving into a critical decision point many consultants face: knowing when to scale back 1:1 client work. The unique challenge of consulting lies in its structure - you are simultaneously the brand, the expertise, and the bottleneck. While the low barrier to entry and high margins make consulting attractive, this same simplicity creates scaling limitations. Tune in this week to hear how Eleanor's new free e-book provides a complete framework for evaluating your readiness to cut back on one-on-one work while maintaining revenue. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO54
Ever drive home from a shift and think, “I didn't do enough”? That one thought can launch a full-on shame spiral—and you're not alone. In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra dive deep into Byron Katie's second principle from Loving What Is: Meeting the Mind with Understanding. This game-changing concept invites us to challenge the stories our minds tell—especially the ones that hurt. The truth? Thoughts are just suggestions. They aren't facts unless we believe them. And believing every single one without inquiry? That's what causes suffering. Join us as we: Explore why our brains offer unhelpful (and dramatic) thoughts Learn how to meet those thoughts with compassion, not judgment Discover the freedom in metacognition—becoming the observer of our thoughts Offer practical tools to question painful beliefs like, “I'm not a good enough doctor” Discuss how this shift is not toxic positivity—it's radical honesty If you've ever felt stuck in your inner critic's narrative or found yourself spiraling in self-doubt, this episode offers a way out. We talk real tools for awareness, inquiry, and reclaiming agency in your own mind. ✨ Remember: Your thoughts are not the boss of you. And healing starts with curiosity.
At one point I cried to my doctor because I was just so frustrated…. I thought I needed to eat less, be stricter, exercise harder but none of it was working. In fact, I found myself gaining weight, looking puffier, and feeling more exhausted the harder I tried. Does this sound familiar? "You're just being lazy. It's all in your head" is what I kept telling myself and that only made things worse mentally. It wasn't until I dug deeper into my hormone health and found the root cause I was able to start truly healing and getting back to myself. In this episode, I'm going to explain the four key changes that I implemented that made all the difference for me. We will cover why I backed off of my training, learned to nourish my adrenals with proper nutrition, cut back on caffeine which was incredibly hard at the time, and learned to rebalance my circadian rhythm. Time Stamps: (0:25) Team Coming Into Town (1:32) The Adrenals (3:05) My Hormone Healing Journey (5:15) What To Look For With Adrenal Fatigue (9:15) Pulling Back Intensity (11:25) Nourishing Your Adrenals (14:28) Magnesium Rich Foods (16:18) Hydration and Electrolytes (19:12) Proper Supplementation (19:54) Cutting Back on Caffeine (21:15) Prioritizing Sleep (25:05) We Can't Work With Everyone---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
We explore the surprising benefits of swearing—from pain tolerance to social bonding—while also discussing why cutting back on cussing might still improve conversation quality and emotional climate. We share a listener hack for making a long, frequent car trip easier. We also consider a Know-Yourself- Better question about possessions, and we tackle a poignant listener question about maintaining family connections with adult children who seem to be creating unexpected distance after marriage. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025 Profane Waste by Gretchen Rubin and Dana Hoey (Amazon, Bookshop) Four Tendencies quiz Sign-up for my newsletter Elizabeth is reading: Ready for Absolutely Nothing by Susannah Constantine (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: How It Feels When a Parent Dies by Jill Krementz (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can find mocktails on just about any menu these days, but can you enjoy the trend without the sugar overload? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener's question and shares tips from a mixologist on crafting healthier zero-proof drinks. Want to learn more about alcohol's health impacts? Check out our episode, 'Your Shame-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Booze.' Need inspiration? Discover 32 of the best nonalcoholic drinks for Dry January and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Holiday party season is upon us. But before you reach for that second cocktail (or third), let's take a look at the science behind what alcohol actually does to our bodies with Dr. Jason Kilmer, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Plus, we'll unpack the rise of the mocktail movement and whether ‘Dry January' actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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