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“Take one step at a time and your passion will show through.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Rick Osborne @snowyrangeyurtcabins. Rick, along with his wife Stephanie, is the co-owner of Snowy Range Yurt Cabins—a family-owned mountain getaway nestled at the base of Wyoming's stunning Snowy Range.What started as a personal love for hiking, fishing, and spending time in the mountains turned into something much bigger: a unique hospitality experience designed to help others unplug, reconnect, and create lasting memories. Snowy Range Yurt Cabins offer more than just a place to stay—it's an immersive experience, combining the rugged beauty of the outdoors with thoughtful comforts like private hot tubs, cozy living spaces, and unforgettable mountain views. S9 Episode 22: 6/11/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Rick OsborneFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://snowyrangeyurtcabins.lodgify.com/ Instagram: @snowyrangeyurtcabins https://www.instagram.com/snowyrangeyurtcabins/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowyrangeyurtcabins/
Lets dive into why Pinterest can be the best traffic source to growing your online business! We dive into a simple approach that can turn Pinterest into your steady source of traffic, leads, and sales using just 10 minutes a day... without the overwhelm. Only Real Results. Learn the biggest mistake beginner entrepreneurs make when getting started on Pinterest and what to do instead. Pinterest Organic Growth AcademyFacebook Group
Session 7: The Daily Grind and Shop Talk “Our Prospectors are… kind of just talking shop in this one both in and out of game. If you like dice being rolled, players having conversations about stuff while they muddle through establishing and developing a stock of autonomous farming pokemon for a new homestead, mixed with some randomized pokemon battles, this is your session…” Cast: Chris - GM [REDACTED] - Conlin Von Grabblejack Eric - Baron Dashforth Stephanie - Giselda Tomahawki Myles - Joe Jolly Jenkins Musical Credits "Adventures in Adventureland" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Have some grit. Things get hard, but you are capable.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Ariel Westphal @blowtissues. Ariel is the founder of Blow Tissues, a design-forward, refillable tissue system that swaps out those flimsy, forgettable cardboard boxes for a sleek, reusable solution made with bamboo-based tissues.What started as frustration with ugly, wasteful tissue boxes turned into a brand that sits at the intersection of home design, sustainability, and everyday convenience. With a background in retail buying and merchandising, Ariel built Blow on a simple idea: everyday essentials should be both pretty and useful.S9 Episode 21: 6/9/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Ariel WestphalFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.blowtissues.com/ Instagram: @blowtissues Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577071095758 TikTok: @blowtissues
“If you have a vision, do it 110% and jump all in.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Meg Wold @megalattecoffee, who is the founder and owner of Meg-A-Latte Coffee House—a specialty coffee brand that has grown from a single hometown shop into a nine-location business across North Dakota. They are known for its high-quality coffee, commitment to sustainability through partnerships like Dillano's Coffee Roasters, and a culture rooted in passion, hard work, and loving others.S9 Episode 20: 6/4/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Meg WoldFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://meg-a-latte.com/ Instagram: @megalattecoffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megalattecoffee TikTok: @megscoffeehouse
Vishwanath Alluri who founded technology company IMISoft with a vision to create intellectual properties out of India by harnessing India's intellectual resources and bringing them … Read more The post A Needed Break for Managers Getting through the Daily Grind: Coffee Darshan appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.
“One of the most valuable traits is persistence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This bonus episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Adina Solomon @relevant_resume, the founder and head writer of Relevant Resume—a company dedicated to helping professionals tell their career stories in a way that actually gets results.Adina is a former journalist whose work has appeared in major publications like The Washington Post, Fast Company, and National Geographic. She's interviewed thousands of people over the course of her career—an experience she now uses to uncover what makes each client stand out and translate that into compelling resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.S9 Episode Bonus 4: 6/2/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Adina SolomonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://atlantaresumewriters.com/ Instagram: @relevant_resumeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlantaresumewriting TikTok: @relevantresume
“Understanding yourself, understanding your quirks, understanding your weakness and your strengths, is your greatest strength.” with the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Renea Moss @rairenea, who is an award-winning, internationally recognized author, educator, inspirational speaker, and performer whose unapologetic creativity is reaching audiences around the world. Her latest project, No Apology in My Throat, is a powerful spoken word album which is an exploration of reclaiming your voice—especially after silence, doubt, or being told to shrink. It builds on a body of work that includes her books The Book of Rebellion and How a Honeybun Almost Took Me Out, both of which center honesty, identity, and growth. Beyond her artistry, Renea is also the founder of Forge Independent Schools, where she explores the intersection of education, creativity, and identity in transformative ways.S9 Episode 19: 5/28/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Renea MossFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://reneasworld.com/Instagram: @raireneaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaiRenea/ X: @MamaMoss2TikTok: @reneasworld
“Know thy self.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Matt Snyder @bearwoodcompany, who is the founder of Bear Wood Company—a handcrafted woodworking business rooted in reclaimed materials, storytelling, and a deep sense of place.Founded in 2014, Bear Wood Company isn't just about furniture or décor—it's about preserving history. Matt and his team salvage wood from old barns, homes, and even bowling alleys, transforming those materials into one-of-a-kind pieces that carry the story of where they came fromS9 Episode 18: 5/26/26Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Matt SnyderFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://bearwoodcompany.com/ Instagram: @bearwoodcompany
“Just try it on” with the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jessica Renee @jessicarenee_style, who is a personal stylist who works primarily with female entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them align their wardrobe with the level of success they're stepping into. Her work goes far beyond clothes—she helps women show up more confidently, attract higher-level clients, and feel powerful in their everyday lives. She specializes in refining wardrobes, building intentional personal style, and teaching women how to dress in a way that reflects the authority and brand they're building.S9 Episode 17: 5/21/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jessica ReneeFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://msha.ke/jessicareneestyle Instagram: @jessicarenee_style
“Flowers are not a luxury” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Michael Jacobson @frenchflorist, who is CEO of French Florist, one of the fastest-growing floral brands in the U.S., redefining what's possible in one of the world's oldest industries. He's built a high-performance franchise model that triples the revenue of traditional flower shops by fusing timeless artistry with modern technology and operational excellence. S9 Episode 16: 5/19/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Michael JacobsonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.frenchflorist.com/ Instagram: @frenchfloristTik Tok: @frenchfloristX: @FrenchFlorist
“Fortune favors the bold” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jelena Ostrovska @jelenaostrovska, who is a content strategist, brand architect, and the voice behind The Content Confidential. Jelena is known for helping entrepreneurs close what she calls the ‘identity gap' — the space between who you are and how you show up online — so your content doesn't just look good… it actually converts.S9 Episode 15: 5/14/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jelena OstrovskaFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.thecontentconfidential.com/identity-gap Instagram: @jelenaostrovskaX: @JOstrovska
Are you running your construction business… or is your business running you? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Dave Cooper about leadership, systems, innovation, AI, and how contractors can break out of the daily grind and step into true leadership mode. Dave shares lessons from: • Military service • Construction ownership • Scaling a building company • Offsite and modular construction • Hosting one of the construction industry's leading innovation podcasts This episode is packed with practical insights for: ✔ Cabinet shop owners ✔ Remodelers ✔ General contractors ✔ Millwork companies ✔ Construction business owners trying to scale Topics Covered: • How to move from operator to leader • Why systems matter more than hustle • Getting team buy-in and accountability • The future of AI in construction • Estimating technology and automation • Leadership lessons from the military • Why innovation matters in construction today • The future of modular and industrialized building More about Dave Cooper: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecooperlive/?trk Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/davecooperlive? Company Website: https://www.davecooper.live/? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davecooperlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davecooper.live/? Subscribe for more episodes focused on helping contractors build profitable, systemized businesses. COMMENT below: What's the biggest bottleneck keeping you stuck in the daily grind? Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527
“That's such an impactful thing for me that we're impacting other people” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest J. Johnson @highfrequencyhw @jstayclutch, who is the founder and CEO of High Frequency Highway — a platform designed to help people elevate their mental state, focus, and overall well-being through the power of sound and frequency. At its core, High Frequency Highway is about what J. calls ‘the highway to your higher self' — using sound, intentional practices, and community to help people align mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.S9 Episode 14: 5/12/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest J. JohnsonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.highfrequencyhw.com/ Instagram: @highfrequencyhw, @jstayclutchTik Tok: @highfrequencyhighwayX: @highfrequencyhighway
“Persistence. You're going to get kicked down a lot and you have to keep getting back up” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Brandon Copeland @copelandhomeservices, who is the founder of Copeland Home Services, and in just three years, he scaled his HVAC company from startup to $10 million in annual revenue. But what really makes his story stand out isn't just the speed—it's how he did it.In an industry known for aggressive sales tactics and upselling, Brandon took the opposite approach. He built a company culture where technicians focus on helping customers first, not hitting quotas. And ironically, that customer-first mindset became the engine behind his massive growth.S9 Episode 13: 5/7/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Brandon CopelandFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://copelandairtexas.com/Instagram: @copelandhomeservices
“Be yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mariah Stadlman @midwestbashbabes, who is the founder and owner of Midwest Bash Babes — a thriving event décor company known for unforgettable balloon installations, luxe party styling, and next-level marquee displays. You've probably seen her stunning setups for any occasion, the glowing magic of the LED Stellar Marquees, or followed her entrepreneurial journey online. Mariah has built a brand that's colorful, confident, and completely redefining what celebrations look like in South Dakota.Today, we're diving into how she turned creativity into a career, what it really takes to scale a service-based business, and how she balances vision, leadership, and life as a founder.S9 Episode B3: 5/5/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mariah StadlmanFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.midwestbashbabes.com/ Instagram: @midwestbashbabesTik Tok: @midwestbashbabes
“By endurance we conquer” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Joe Nedza @eatbaddies, who is the owner of Baddie's Burgers. Baddie's Burgers is a fast-growing smash burger concept rooted in simplicity, quality, and connection. What started as a vision to serve really good, no-frills food has quickly turned into something bigger—a culture.S9 Episode 12: 4/30/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mark SchroederFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.eatbaddies.com/ Instagram: @eatbaddiesTik Tok: @eatbaddies
“Think big” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Corinne Traub @fireflyridgewv, who is the co-founder of Firefly Ridge. Her and her husband Peter, have redefined what it means to truly ‘get away with Firefly Ridge, a luxury glamping retreat designed for connection, rest, and a little bit of magic.S9 Episode 11: 4/28/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Corinne TraubFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://fireflyridgewv.com/ Instagram: @fireflyridgewvTik Tok: @fireflyridgewv
“Actions speak louder than words” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Mark Schroeder @athensrun, who is the owner of Athens Running Company, a locally owned athletic shoe store founded in Athens, GA. They specialize in running, walking, gym, and comfort shoes. ARC welcomes customers of all ages, body types, and skill levels. Everyone deserves to wear comfortable shoes no matter their activity level, and it is their job to find the perfect pair for you!S9 Episode 10: 4/23/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Mark SchroederFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://athensrun.com/ Instagram: @athensrunX: @AthensRunningCo
“I am capable” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Billie Asmus @repaint_tray, who is the CEO and founder of Repaint Studios–the innovative home-improvement company behind the Repaint Tray, a reusable and eco-friendly paint tray system now sold nationally and featured on Shark Tank.S9 Episode 9: 4/21/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Billie AsmusFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://repaintstudios.com/ Instagram: @repaint_trayTik Tok: @the_repaintlady
If you stop working… Does your income stop too? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the harsh truth behind most “successful” people—they're still stuck in the active income trap. Because let's be real… A high-paying job… A busy schedule… A full calendar… Isn't freedom. It's just a better version of being stuck. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trading time for money will always limit your income How active income creates burnout—even at high levels Why recurring revenue is the foundation of real wealth How to build income streams that pay you even when you're not working Because the real goal isn't just to make money… It's to decouple your time from it. You want income that continues… Without constant effort. Without constant pressure. Without constant presence. That's where freedom lives. When your bills are covered automatically… Your decisions become sharper. Your confidence increases. And your life opens up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Knowledge is power and sharing that knowledge is extremely powerful to help my industry, to help myself, and to help the world as well” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Eve Molzhon @doghandleracademy, who is the founder and owner of the Dog Handler Academy, an organization providing specialized online training, certification, and consulting for pet daycare and boarding professionals. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on improving staff training, safety, and business operations.S9 Episode 8: 4/16/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eve MolzhonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://doghandleracademy.com/Instagram: @doghandleracademyX:@TheJimmyVeeTik Tok: @doghandleracademy
“You can either keep trying to rearrange the furniture or you can go down to the foundation” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Naomi Scott, who is a leadership coach and somatic practitioner with 30 years of experience working with founders, CEOs, and senior leaders who perform well on paper, yet notice the same breakdowns as stakes rise: reactive decisions, micromanaging, conflict avoidance, and chronic exhaustion. S9 Episode 7: 4/14/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Naomi ScottFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.naomiscottcoaching.com/ Instagram: @naomiscottcoaching
“Be unreasonable” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jimmy Vee @authorjimmyvee, who is a bestselling children's author with five books published and five more on the way, blending humor, heart, and lessons that help kids laugh, grow, and fall in love with reading. But that's just the start. He's also an accomplished business author, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of one of Central Florida's most respected marketing agencies, Gravitational Marketing.S9 Episode 6: 4/9/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jimmy VeeFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://bellylaughbooks.com/ Instagram: @authorjimmyveeX:@TheJimmyVeeTik Tok: @authorjimmyvee
“That's the bottleneck between success and failure. Being able to put in the reps, go through these failures, learn from these failures, and treat them as growth opportunities” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Allan Khazak @vroommediagroup @alnvr94, who is the founder and CEO of Vroom Media Group, where he helps service-based businesses and financial professionals turn paid media into a predictable client acquisition engine.In under 24 months, Allan grew his business to seven figures by systemizing positioning, delivery, and sales so growth didn't depend on his time or constant expansion. The systems he built have since been adopted by more than 50 teams, generating a combined $221 million in annuity premium.What makes Allan especially compelling is his transparency. He openly shares what he cut, what he overbuilt early, the mistakes that cost him time and money, and what actually created leverage once momentum kicked in.S9 Bonus Episode 2: 4/7/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Allan KhazakFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.vroommediagroup.com/ Instagram: @vroommediagroup @alnvr94X: @GroupVroom
What do climbing Everest, finishing a 200-mile gravel race on a single speed, getting on Joe Rogan, and raising kids who actually want to hang out with you have in common? They all showed up in this live Sauna Camp panel, and the conversation did not disappoint. Mark sat down with Erin Ayala, Alex Larson, Alex Neist, and Ryan Rivard to dig into wellness, resilience, and why the boring daily grind is actually the whole game. This episode hits different when you're already sweating. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest: Sauna Camp Website: https://www.curiousbuilder.com/saunacamp Erin Ayala Website: https://www.skadisportpsychology.com/ Alex Larson Website: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/nutrition-services Alex Neist Website: https://hostagetape.com/ Ryan Rivard Website: https://www.theryanrivard.com/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc
“Find your opportunities [and] find what works for you” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Caleb Wahlgren, who is the host of Brodie Sport Talk, a family friendly NFL Podcast by him and Derek Rusinek who love to rank, grade, and draft everything about football except the Dallas Cowboys. S9 Episode 5: 4/2/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Caleb WahlgrenFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brodie-sports-talk/id1471901944 X: @BrodieTalk
“From the ground” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Roxann and Brian McGuire @willowmountainwinery, owners and the heart and soul behind Willow Mountain Winery, an estate vineyard and winery nestled in the breathtaking Bitterroot Valley near Corvallis, Montana.S9 Episode 4: 3/31/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Roxann and Brian McGuireFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://willowmountainwinery.com/ Instagram: @willowmountainwinery
Send us Fan MailIn this dynamic episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Cliff Beach, an award-winning musician, beauty tech executive, and author. Cliff takes us on a journey through his life, starting from his roots in Washington, D.C., to his over two decades of experience in Los Angeles. He shares his transformative experience on *American Idol*, revealing how it became a catalyst for his musical career rather than a setback. Cliff discusses the importance of resilience in the face of adversity and how to harness criticism as a tool for growth. He also delves into his dual career in music and the beauty industry, explaining how he balances both passions while emphasizing the entrepreneurial spirit of modern musicians. Listeners will gain valuable insights from Cliff's health journey, including how he reversed type 2 diabetes and lost 50 pounds, along with practical advice on making sustainable lifestyle changes. Tune in to discover his upcoming projects, including his latest book, *The Daily Grind*, and his ongoing passion for helping others through music and wellness. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone looking to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles in their path!Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Support the showSupport the showSupport the show
“The most important thing is to set boundaries and follow through on the boundaries you set” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Christina Uzzardi, who is the founder and CEO of Cheeks + Co., the LA-based facial spa redefining what clean, results-driven skincare can look like.S9 Episode 3: 3/26/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Christina UzzardiFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://cheeks.co/ Instagram: @cheeks.co, @tinauzzTik Tok: @cheeksco
“It can always be worse” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Khaleed Alston @drkhaleednd, who is a naturopathic physician whose personal caregiving journey sparked a powerful innovation in healthcare.When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Dr. Alston became her primary caregiver and quickly realized how overwhelming medical appointments can be. Important details were easy to miss, and critical instructions were often forgotten in the stress of the moment. That experience led him to create Doctor Notes, a groundbreaking app that allows families to simply record their medical visits so they never lose vital information again.S9 Episode 2: 3/24/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Khaleed AlstonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-notes/id6743381914 Instagram: @drkhaleedndX: @doctornotesbynuriq
In this podcast Cindy and Jenn examine the vital role of steadfastness for disciple-makers pursuing movements. They blend personal testimony and practical counsel, introducing perseverance as essential, countering the misconception that movements are always fast by emphasizing patient, daily obedience amid inevitable suffering and opposition. Together they unpack perseverance in everyday ministry—surrendering timing, methods, and outcomes to God.
“The most important thing is to set boundaries and follow through on the boundaries you set” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Naomi Rotstein @iamnaomirotstein, who is a seasoned personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, business mentor, and founder of her own coaching and wellness platform. Naomi has spent over a decade helping hundreds of clients rewrite their relationships with food, movement, and self-confidence — drawing from her own journey of healing after years of disordered eating and overtraining that led to a life-altering health scare.S9 Episode 1: 3/19/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Naomi RotsteinFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.naomirotstein.com/Instagram: @iamnaomirotsteinTik Tok: @naomirotstein
“Slow down and focus in on one thing” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Hannah Ciampini @blueprintandbloomlab, who is the founder of Blueprint & Bloom, where she helps therapists navigate the part of private practice no one really teaches—but everyone struggles with: the business side. Through Blueprint & Bloom, she helps clinicians build practices that are profitable, ethical, sustainable, and aligned with their values—without hustle, pressure, or gimmicks. She's also a licensed therapist and EMDR and Brainspotting intensive specialist, which means she brings a grounded, real-world perspective that blends clinical integrity with practical business strategy.S9 Episode Bonus 1: 3/17/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Hannah CiampiniFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.blueprint-and-bloom.com/Instagram: @blueprintandbloomlab
“You have to have no doubt in what you are doing” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Sarah J Pitts @sarahjpittsuk, who is a business strategist and digital asset builder for solo business owners. She is also the creator of the Potent Productivity Method™ and based in the UK!S8 Episode 50: 3/12/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Sarah J PittsFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://sjpbusinessdevelopment.com/Instagram: @sarahjpittsuk
“Visibility is absolutely key. You got to be able to be found. You cannot be in the game if you can't be found” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Zoe Price @resumepilots, who is the founder and CEO of Resume Pilots. She works with senior professionals who look successful ‘on paper' but feel stuck, overlooked, or perhaps are panicking about what comes next.S8 Episode 49: 3/10/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Zoe PriceFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.resumepilots.com Instagram: @resumepilotsTik Tok: @resumepilotsX: @CVPilots
In this episode, host Mike Caldwell sits down with Dr. Marie Bordeleau, a veteran Catholic and public school leader with over 25 years of experience, to discuss the realities of school leadership. Marie shares insights from her upcoming book, The Dust and the Glory, exploring how principals can navigate criticism, avoid burnout, and find joy in the chaos. From the importance of staying "in the arena" to setting boundaries and embracing slow, steady progress, this conversation offers practical wisdom for any school leader feeling the weight of the job. Marie also reflects on leading through crises like 9/11, the 2008 recession, and COVID—and why mission-driven, servant leadership is the key to holding schools together when everything feels fragile.Links:Website: InTheArena.comEmail: marie@inthearenacoaching.comBook: The Dust and the Glory: Finding God in the Chaos of Catholic School Leadership (March 2026) - LinkedLeaders Profile: https://linkedleaders.com/mentors/7f7772dd-f9a3-4160-91f2-c08fbe3380d6 Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks and IXL:We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
“Most importantly, always go back to remembering your why. Your purpose is what will carry you through” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kristen Leyba @topshelfespresso.ms, who is the Sole Owner of Top Shelf Espresso, a business she grew from a humble trailer setup into a full-service café complete with a drive-thru and sit-in options. Her journey is fueled by hustle, creativity, and a deep love for community.With a background in criminal justice, mental health, and addiction counseling, Kristen brings compassion into entrepreneurship—meeting people where they are and building businesses that serve more than just customers. In addition to Top Shelf Espresso, she also owns Top Shelf Creations, a custom merchandise brand, and runs a separate outdoor photography company—proving that passion and purpose can take many forms. S8 Episode 48: 3/5/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Kristen LeybaFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Instagram: @topshelfespresso.msTik Tok: @topshelfespresso
“Just show up” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Chloe Speyers @haymakerbuns @haymakerbunstv, who is the General Manager of Haymaker Bun Company, overseeing operations across both of their Middlebury and Burlington, VT locations. In a hands-on role that spans leadership, operations, people management, and execution, Chloe plays a critical part in turning a beloved food concept into a consistent, scalable brand.S8 Episode 47: 3/3/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Chloe SpeyersFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.haymakerbuns.com/Instagram: @haymakerbuns @haymakerbunstv
“Be kind to yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Cassie Mazie @biablends @cassie.mazie, who is founder of Bia Blends, a Portland-based wellness company on a mission to help people reclaim their own definition of “healthy” and fuel their lives without the crash, jitters, or harmful ingredients found in traditional energy drinks.S8 Episode 46: 2/26/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Cassie MazieFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.biablends.com/Instagram: @biablends @cassie.mazieTik Tok: @biablendsX: @BiaBlends
“Your personal brand is the asset, not the product, company, or the platform” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Renee Carbone Fleming @reneecarbonefleming, who is the founder of the Badass Queen™ and Sparkle Queens™ brands, host of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast, a published author, and an award-winning empowerment coach. She's a multi-million dollar sales leader in the network marketing world who helps women over 40 build their f*it fund, grow on social media, and unapologetically create multiple streams of income.S8 Episode 45: 2/24/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Renee Carbone FlemingFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: reneecarbonefleming.comInstagram: @reneecarboneflemingTik Tok: @reneecarbonefleming
“Live for the wow” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Krista and Nick McCleish @grazecraze_urbandale_ia, owners of Graze Craze. Known for elevating charcuterie into an experience, Graze Craze brings people together through beautifully crafted grazing boards for events, celebrations, and everyday moments.S8 Episode 44: 2/19/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guests Krista and Nick McCleishFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.grazecraze.com/Instagram: @grazecraze_urbandale_iaTik Tok: @graze.craze.hqX: @graze_craze
“You can be your best” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Drew Griesel @primal_drew, who is the founder of Primal Wellness Coaching and host of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast. He works with busy professionals and executives to rebuild energy, focus, and physical performance through simple, primal-based lifestyle systemsS8 Episode 43: 2/17/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Drew GrieselFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/Instagram: @primal_drewTik Tok: @primal_drew
In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits Season 15's foundation with Dr. Bruce Perry to explore how safety, regulation, and patterned experience shape the brain's capacity to learn and create. We examine why potential must be activated through repetition, rhythm, and low-threat environments, and how trauma, stress, or dysregulation block learning. Takeaways include practical steps for educators, parents, and leaders: prioritize nervous-system safety before instruction, use micro-repetition to build skills, and employ storytelling to make scientific ideas stick. This episode anchors Phase 1 of the season: regulation, rhythm, repetition, and relational safety as the prerequisites for sustainable performance and lasting change. This week, Episode 385—based on our review of Episode 168 recorded in October 2021—we explore: ✔ 1. Genetic Potential vs. Developed Capacity We are born with extraordinary biological potential. But experience determines which neural systems become functional. The brain builds what it repeatedly uses. ✔ 2. The Brain Is Use-Dependent Language, emotional regulation, leadership skills, motor precision— all are wired through patterned, rhythmic repetition. ✔ 3. Trauma, Regulation & Learning A dysregulated nervous system cannot efficiently learn. Safety, rhythm, and relational connection come before strategy. ✔ 4. “What Happened to You?” vs. “What's Wrong with You?” Shifting from judgment to curiosity changes how we approach: Children Students Teams Ourselves ✔ 5. Early Experience Shapes Long-Term Expression Developmental inputs—especially patterned, early ones— determine which capacities are strengthened. ✔ 6. Repetition Builds Confidence Confidence is not a personality trait. It is neural circuitry built through structured repetition in safe environments. ✔ 7. Story Makes Science Stick From Dr. Perry's experience writing with Oprah: You can't tell everybody everything you know. Impact comes from: One core idea Wrapped in story Delivered with restraint ✔ 8. Information Overload Weakens Learning Depth > Volume Clarity > Density Retention > Impressive Data ✔ 9. Regulation Comes Before Motivation Before goals. Before performance. Before achievement. The nervous system must feel safe. ✔ 10. Season 15's Foundational Question Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and here we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience—so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. When we launched this podcast seven years ago, it was driven by a question I had never been taught to ask— not in school, not in business, and not in life: If results matter—and they matter now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make these results happen? Most of us were taught what to do. Very few of us were taught how to think under pressure, how to regulate emotion, how to sustain motivation, or even how to produce consistent results without burning out. That question led me into a deep exploration of the mind–brain–results connection—and how neuroscience applies to everyday decisions, conversations, and performance. That's why this podcast exists. Each week, we bring you leading experts to break down complex science and translate it into practical strategies you can apply immediately. If you've been with us through Season 14, you may have felt something shift. That season wasn't about collecting ideas. It was about integrating these ideas into our daily life, as we launched our review of past episodes. Across conversations on neuroscience, social and emotional learning, sleep, stress, exercise, nutrition, and mindset frameworks—we heard from voices like Bob Proctor, José Silva, Dr. Church, Dr. John Medina, and others—one thing became clear: These aren't separate tools that we are covering in each episode. They're parts of one operating system. When the brain, body, and emotions are aligned, performance stops feeling forced—and starts to feel sustainable. Season 14 showed us what alignment looks like in real life. We looked at goals and mental direction, rewiring the brain, future-ready learning and leadership, self-leadership, which ALL led us to inner alignment. And now we move into Season 15 that is about understanding how that alignment is built—so we can build it ourselves, using predictable, science-backed principles. Because alignment doesn't happen all at once. It happens by using a sequence. And when we understand the order of that sequence — we can replicate it. By repeating this sequence over and over again, until magically (or predictably) we notice our results have changed. So Season 15 we've organized as a review roadmap, where each episode explores one foundational brain system—and each phase builds on the one before it. Season 15 Roadmap: Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning PHASE 1: REGULATION & SAFETY Staples: Sleep + Stress Regulation Core Question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Anchor Episodes Episode 384 — Baland Jalal How learning begins: curiosity, sleep, imagination, creativity Bruce Perry “What happened to you?” — trauma, rhythm, relational safety Sui Wong Autonomic balance, lifestyle medicine, brain resilience Rohan Dixit HRV, real-time self-regulation, nervous system literacy Last week we began with Phase One: Regulation and Safety as we revisited Dr. Baland Jalal's interview from June 2022. EP 384 — Dr. Baland Jalal[i] Dr. Baland Jalal This episode sits at the foundation of Season 15. Dr. Baland Jalal is a Harvard neuroscientist whose work explores how sleep, imagination, and curiosity shape the brain's capacity to learn and create. What stood out to me then — and even more now — is that learning doesn't begin with effort. It begins when the brain is rested, regulated, and free to explore possibility. This conversation reminds us that creativity isn't added later — it's built into the brain when conditions are right. It's here we remember that before learning can happen, before curiosity can emerge, before motivation or growth is possible— the brain must feel safe. And what better place to begin with safety and the brain, than with Dr. Bruce Perry, who we met October of 2021 on EP 168.[ii] EP 385 — Dr. Bruce Perry Dr. Bruce Perry (Episode 168 – October 2021) Dr. Bruce Perry, Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, joined the podcast to help us better understand how traumatic experiences shape the developing brain. At the time, I was deeply concerned about the generational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In one of Dr. Perry's trainings, he referenced research conducted after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which showed that families exposed to prolonged stress experienced increased rates of substance abuse — not only in those directly affected, but in the next generation as well. As I began hearing reports of rising depression, anxiety, and substance use during the pandemic, I wondered: What could we do now to reduce the long-term neurological and emotional impact on our children, our schools, and future generations? Dr. Perry agreed to come on the show to share insights from his work and to discuss his book, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey: What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing.[iii] Dr. Bruce Perry challenges one of the most common questions we ask in education, leadership, and parenting. Instead of asking, “What's wrong with you?” he asks, “What happened to you?” In this conversation, we explored how early experiences shape the brain, how trauma disrupts regulation, and why healing begins with rhythm, safety, and connection. You can find a link to our full interview in the resource section in the show notes. This episode anchors Season 15 by reminding us: a dysregulated brain cannot learn — no matter how good the strategy. Let's go to our first clip with Dr. Bruce Perry, and look deeper at how we are all born with potential, but our experience builds the rest.
“If you want something for yourself, you have to dedicate at least one thing everyday to be in the pursuit of that” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Brooklyn Coston @calamitycoffeemt, who is founder, owner and the heart and soul behind Calamity Coffee — a mobile coffee bar boldly serving thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and seasonal specialties across Montana. From pop-ups at local events to curating drinks that excite the senses, Brooklyn blends creativity, grit, and a genuine love of coffee culture into every cup she pours.S8 Episode 42: 2/12/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Brooklyn CostonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://calamitycoffeemt.com/Instagram: @calamitycoffeemtTik Tok: @calamitycoffeemt
“Neat. Organized. Accurate” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Andy Goldstein @bagelsngrinds @potomacpizza @goldieslice, who is the Managing Partner of Potomac Pizza Potomac as well as Bagels ‘n Grinds Potomac. Andy began his career with Restaurant Zone Inc. in 2010, starting as a cashier and progressing through leadership roles to become Managing Partner. A lifelong member of the local community and a graduate of American University, Andy brings deep operational experience and a strong commitment to neighborhood-focused dining.S8 Episode 41: 2/10/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Andy GoldsteinFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.bagelsngrinds.com/ , https://www.potomacpizza.com/ Instagram: @bagelsngrinds @potomacpizza @goldiesliceX: @BagelsnGrinds @potomacpizza
“Good news and bad news is good news, but no news or inaccurate news is always bad news” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Timothy Wingate Jr. @constructionaccountant, who the founder of G+F Business & Financial Consulting LLC,a specialized accounting and financial consulting firm dedicated to serving the construction industry. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, G+F helps construction companies nationwide build sustainable financial futures through industry-specific expertise and practical solutions. S8 Episode 40: 2/5/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Timothy Wingate Jr.Follow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.gplusf.com/Instagram: @constructionaccountant
Today's episode is one every woman needs right now — because if you're feeling distracted, exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your brain has 47 tabs open at all times… you're not alone. We're joined by psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author Dr. Zelana Montminy, whose work focuses on resilience, focus, and what it actually takes to feel grounded in a world that constantly pulls at our attention. And no — this isn't about productivity hacks or doing more. It's about coming back to yourself. We talk about why so many women are living in low-grade burnout without realizing it, how multitasking and being “always available” is quietly frying our nervous systems, and why distraction isn't just a kids' problem — it's an adult epidemic. Dr. Zelana breaks down how focus isn't about grinding or optimizing — it's about presence and intention. We get into simple, realistic shifts that actually help: micro moments of calm, rethinking your relationship with your phone, why silence matters more than you think, and how modeling regulation (not perfection) changes everything — especially for our kids. If you've ever thought, Why can't I focus anymore? Why am I so tired? Why does everything feel urgent? — this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and a little more grounded by the time it ends. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Mentioned in the Episode: Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction By Dr. Zelena Montminy 21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self By Dr. Zelana Montminy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Strength. Courage. Confidence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nicole Zapoli @_nz_fitness, @nicolezapoli, who is a professional fitness and wellness coach, certified personal trainer, athlete, and more! Nicole's passion, purpose, and mission in life is to help empower others into living their strongest, healthiest, happiest lives possible.S8 Episode 39: 2/3/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Nicole ZapoliFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://nicolezapoli.com/ Instagram: @_nz_fitness @nicolezapoli Tik Tok: @nicolezapolifitnessX: @nicolezapoli
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