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There is pressure to always “do more” as a podcast host. Create more elaborate intros/outros, add video elements, make more short-form content, the list goes on and on. This pushes many podcasters to burnout, but it's time to stop! In this episode, Dan LeFebvre shares how to protect your energy and only do the things that actually serve you, your podcast, and your listeners. Get ready to burnout-proof your podcast so it stays active for years to come!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/390Chapters00:00 Understanding Podfade and Burnout04:55 The Role of Video in Podcasting09:00 Time Tracking for Podcasters TakeawaysPodfade is often caused by burnout from overwork.Video is not essential for podcast success.Time tracking can help manage podcasting workload.Burnout can lead to podcasters quitting their shows.Consistency in podcasting is about maintaining a schedule, not frequency.Tracking time helps identify when to say no to new projects.Video production requires more time than audio.Using tools like Toggle can simplify time tracking.Reviewing time logs weekly can improve productivity.Deciding to add video should be based on data from time tracking.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/390

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings General Manager position, Nolan Teasley! Here's one of your first big jobs. Deciding who gets a contract extension and who doesn't. The list is rather lengthy. Brian O'Neill, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Blake Cashman just to name a few. The Minnesota Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins is back with Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad for Purple Access. The two per usual attempt to solve all the Minnesota Vikings problems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash deliver the definitive breakdown of the Becky Hammon and Jalen Brunson debate.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to episode 251 of the Laundromat Resource Podcast! This week, Jordan Berry welcomes Brianne—a passionate laundromat owner and professional service technician—whose journey in the laundry industry is filled with wins, losses, and major learning moments. From buying her first laundromat at 22 to mastering equipment repairs and navigating tough leases, Brianne shares candid stories and actionable advice for both new and experienced owners. Tune in for honest insights, practical tips, and the inspiration you need to take your laundromat business to the next level!In this episode, Jordan & Breyan Discuss:00:00 Introducing mastermind groups10:19 Challenges with laundromat lease13:53 Losing the laundromat lease19:43 Securing a 7A loan purchase24:34 Is college still worth it?31:03 Leaving the banking job37:30 Learning from Laundromat Failures38:30 Pushing through tough times48:17 Building relationships for business deals51:43 Deciding on equipment retooling59:20 Preventative maintenance tips for washers01:00:29 Checking and cleaning hose bib screens01:08:55 Reality of owning laundromats01:14:44 Embracing technology and innovation01:18:51 Helping Customers Fix Machines01:23:54 Joining a mastermind groupFree Strategy Zoom Call with Jordan:https://calendly.com/laundromatresource/free-strategy-call?back=1

Turning Adversity into Triumph: The Inspirational Journey of Chris NortonJoin us as Chris Norton shares his incredible story of resilience, faith, and the relentless pursuit of his dreams despite life-changing injuries. Discover how small wins, unwavering faith, and a powerful vision can turn setbacks into extraordinary successes.Main Topics: Chris's childhood passion for sports and the competitive mindset The pivotal moment of injury during his college football game His mindset shift from despair to determination with only a 3% chance to walk again The role of faith, family, and community support in his recovery The importance of celebrating small wins and maintaining a growth-oriented perspective The journey of proposing, graduating, and walking his wife down the aisle His speaking career and inspiring others through storytelling The transformative impact of fostering and adopting children The mission of his foundation to improve rehab opportunities for those with disabilities The Power of Faith by Chris Norton The Seven Longest Yards by Chris Norton Chris Norton - Official Website Foundation for Disabilities Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Overcoming life's greatest challenges with faith and perseverance 00:27 - Chris's early love for competition and sports influence 00:57 - Deciding to pursue college football at Luther College 02:20 - The game-changing injury and instinct to compete regardless 04:24 - The traumatic moment of his injury and medical emergency 05:19 - Facing a 3% chance of walking again and his refusal to accept limitations 06:56 - The power of faith and staying hopeful through medical uncertainty 08:16 - The emotional questions asked in the hospital and his mindset 09:44 - Committing to being in the 3% and the relentless effort to recover 10:33 - The importance of deliberate practice and small wins 12:10 - Support team: Family and medical professionals in the recovery journey 12:41 - Building belief and overcoming medical doubts 13:15 - How faith and family united during tough times 14:09 - Handling doubt and dark nights with spiritual strength 15:04 - Finding strength through faith, prayer, and hope 16:48 - Recognizing God's presence during moments of discomfort 18:24 - Maintaining belief in a brighter future amidst uncertainty 19:27 - Celebrating small victories on the path to recovery 21:40 - The significance of focusing on today's progress 22:35 - Balancing future goals with celebrating current wins 23:22 - Micro-wins: Driving power wheelchairs and small steps forward 25:08 - The pain of setbacks and learning to appreciate the present 26:35 - Meeting Emily, building a relationship, and shared aspirations 30:58 - The viral moment of walking Emily down the aisle 33:37 - Years of training, overcoming low moments, and perseverance 35:44 - The significance of love and purpose in achieving goals 36:12 - Celebrating marriage, perseverance, and Chris's journey on the big day 38:58 - Transitioning into a dynamic speaking career and sharing his story 42:10 - Turning speaking into a impactful career and influence 44:16 - Fostering and adopting children, and the profound impact on lives 47:25 - The mission of his foundation to improve lives through innovation and community 50:28 - Inspiring others through faith, service, and relentless pursuit of purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Shaq and Adam welcome comedian Bill Burr. Together they talk streaming in comedy, going bald, & much more. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Big Podcast.New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/bigpod or through my promo code BIDPOD. #DKPartnerLook to Lunazul Tequila – 100% Agave Tequila…Where tradition outshines trends….available at a liquor store near you. https://lunazultequila.com/This episode of The Big Podcast is sponsored by our friends at The General. The General has been offering quality coverage for over 60 years. They offer flexible payment plans, the ability to pick your due date, and low rates and low down payments. Visit http://TheGeneral.com today, to get a quote. And it wouldn’t be The Big Podcast without The GeneralIf you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. Yes, that’s right... FREE. For more information, go to https://ForThePeople.com/TheBig or dial #LAW. This is a paid advertisement.Visit https://DontSleepOnOSA.com to Learn More.Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS. They'll dunk on your tastebuds!Subscribe to The Big Podcast YouTube Channel to watch more episodes!Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/bigpodcastChapters:00:00 Intro05:50 Bill’s helicopter scare10:50 How Eddie Murphy helped overcoming stage fear13:20 DraftKings segment14:25 DraftKings ad15:30 Morgan & Morgan ad16:40 Dealing with different crowds21:15 Shaq's stage debut w/ Bert Kreischer21:55 How streaming has changed comedy25:00 Reflecting on own success28:30 Apologizing over jokes33:30 Bill vs Philly36:30 The General segment38:15 The General ad39:35 Eli Lilly segment39:55 Chappelle’s Racial Draft41:35 Deciding to go bald42:50 Acting with Al Pacino44:35 BPS WPS I49:10 Bill roasts Shaq52:15 BPS WPS II54:20 Funniest hecklers56:13 Lunazul segment58:07 Lunazul ad58:55 Shaq-A-Licious ad59:15 Eli Lilly ad01:00:35 Writing jokes for others01:02:35 Getting challenged by acting01:04:20 Issues w/ today’s NBA01:06:10 Thoughts on Celtics season01:07:05 Best NBA conspiracies01:09:20 EndingGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, 800-327-5050/visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 800-981-0023 (PR).Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. On behalf of Boothill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ deposit req. Trade $5, get $200 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry) issued as $50 increments every 7 days upon login for 21 days; or bet $5, get $200 Bonus Bets instantly (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). 7 days = 168hrs. Rewards are non-withdrawable. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Ends 7/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's stop wasting our summers to hangovers! Get early access to the Dry July challenge. --> https://nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist Sara discusses the mindset shift that helped her quit drinking effortlessly. She shares strategies from her personal journey, including writing daily affirmations, developing an unwavering commitment to sobriety, and adopting new identities.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:29 Early Days: Building Momentum 00:54 The Game Changer: 100 to 150 Days 01:09 Mindset Shift: Practical Steps 02:52 The Power of Affirmations 05:18 Deciding to Quit Forever 11:22 Identity and Willpower 12:52 Planning for Success 20:27 Creating a Support System 24:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement  

Join Achyuta Ghosh and Aparna Rao for a practical conversation on how AI is changing the actual work inside GCCs, and what that means for roles, skills, and leadership. They discuss how the GCC model is moving from processing tasks to making decisions, why AI cannot fix weak fundamentals, and what leaders need to do right now to stay relevant. What you'll hear: Why work in GCCs is no longer organized around steps and tasks. It is increasingly organized around decisions, and what humans should do versus what AI should do. Aparna draws on 25 years of building and scaling six GCCs across IT, retail, agriculture, pharma, and pharma logistics, and shares what is actually working on the ground at Cencora.Key takeaways: Why has work not reduced inside GCCs? It has elevated, and the bar for talent has risen with it. The three shifts reshaping GCC roles: from processing to judgment, from deep silos to T-shaped capability, and from doing the work to influencing how it gets done. Why does AI not fix weak fundamentals? It amplifies them, and what to do about that before you scale anything. Why is the right starting point not the tool, but the business problem, and how a recent hackathon at Cencora made that visible? How democratizing AI access, building AI governance into the capability framework, and investing in human learning together change what a GCC can deliver.Practical guidance for this quarter: redesign one or two high-impact workflows end-to-end rather than trying to transform everything at once. Why will the winners not be the GCCs that adopt AI the fastest, but the ones that use it most thoughtfully?To know more about HFS on Global Capability Centers (GCCs), visit us here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/global-capability-centers-gccs/

Sandra and Kasey welcome Audree (sunflowerchester on tumblr), creator and co-host of A Sam Girl Retrospective Podcast, a Supernatural rewatch series celebrating Sam Winchester. Fresh off wrapping Season 3, Audree joins us to discuss what makes Sam-centric storytelling resonate, how fanfiction amplifies character depth, and a decade of friendship built around SPN fandom. Learn more about the art of loving the boy Sam Winchester with unshakeable conviction.Find the podcast here: https://samgirlretrospective.podbean.com/Find Audree on tumblr.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can't be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We've got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look! Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:40 - Kasey needs to ask THE question00:06:58 - When did Audree get into Supernatural00:11:47 - When blorbos collide00:18:40 - Growing up with Sam00:20:45 - Other faves on the show00:23:42 - The Needs of Sam and Dean00:33:00 - The Finale and other frustrations00:45:40 - Watching Sam with Sam fans00:56:03 - Mystery Spot00:58:56 - Born Under A Bad Sign01:02:37 - Sam wardrobe malfunctions01:16:43 - Sacrifice01:26:50 - Bugs01:28:51 - Making longtime fandom friends01:33:25 - Deciding to podcast01:38:45 - Behind the podcast curtain01:50:58 - Podcast connections and goals01:53:25 - The brothers provide reflection and safety02:01:47 - Questions from Kasey02:11:28 - Final thoughts and outro

This solo episode of Just Press Record explores why purpose, place, and people are essential to meaningful experiences, personal transformation, and human connection.Matt Zeigler connects recent trips to Chicago, St. Louis, and a World Cup match in Philadelphia with lessons from Chuck Marohn, Aaron Hurst, Joe Pine, Shannon Staton, Kate Bradley Chernis, and D.A. Wallach on travel, serendipity, community, and belonging.Main topics coveredWhy travel makes us more open to new experiences and better decisionsHow life transitions create moments where people are ready to changeWhy saying yes to small opportunities can lead to memorable experiencesThe power of programmed serendipity in work, travel, and relationshipsWhy in-person meetings still matter in a remote work worldHow unplanned conversations create deeper professional and personal bondsThe difference between efficiency and connectionWhy live sports and shared culture create powerful human experiencesHow taste tribes help people find belonging outside politics and workWhy purpose, place, and people are a useful framework for building a more meaningful lifeTimestamps00:00 Why purpose, place, and people matter02:19 How travel opens us up to transformation03:32 Saying yes to the hotel upsell in Chicago06:00 Why the best travel moments are often unplanned07:29 Taking the train to St. Louis and returning to the office09:10 Programmed serendipity and transformative experiences11:12 Why the best work trip moments are not on the agenda12:31 How in-person time turns handshakes into hugs13:23 Deciding to go to the World Cup15:27 Taste tribes, culture, and belonging18:03 The power and pageantry of a live World Cup match19:42 Purpose, place, and people as a framework for life21:31 Why meaningful experiences are worth prioritizing22:00 Final thoughts and where to find more from Matt Zeigler

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What The Top 1% of Traders All Have In Common (Jack Schwager & George Coyle) In episode 565 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with the legendary Jack Schwager and financial strategist George Coyle to gain raw insights into what the best traders in the world actually have in common. From traders who turned small accounts into massive fortunes to others who never had a losing month for years, this conversation dives into the habits, sacrifices, and hard truths that separate Market Wizards from everyone else. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is George Coyle? 01:45 What's new with Jack Schwager? 02:20 The evolution of the new Market Wizards book 03:49 Deciding on the traders to feature in the book 06:23 Surprising trader success stories 08:23 Intraday vs. long-term trading 09:16 Traders' learning curve 09:56 Key principles of successful trading 12:24 The importance of hard work and passion 13:53 What the young market wizards like about trading 15:15 The changing landscape of trading 17:53 Diverse trading strategies and adaptation 21:38 What's unique about the young traders? 22:53 Moving from higher to lower timeframes 24:47 The future of trading and personal goals 26:48 Where to find the new Market Wizards book What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to get the new Market Wizards book Get your copy of the new Market Wizards book George Coyle on X/Twitter: @gfc4 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

In this episode, host Ryan Newman talks with Bobby Morgan, founder and CEO of Prosperitas Enterprises. Its flagship system, Live Prosperous, trains and inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to build the resilience and emotional strength to thrive through life's inevitable storms. He is also the founder and CEO of Talaria Media, a premium film, television, and digital media company operating out of Los Angeles and Nashville. Morgan shares his journey from growing up on his family's dairy farm to building companies focused on resilience, leadership, and storytelling. The conversation explores his early fascination with electronics and how he worked alongside his father and grandfather to integrate technology into the dairy farming process. Morgan also reflects on battling cancer while a student at Penn State, an experience that shaped his perspective on perseverance and purpose. Morgan discusses how his career led him to work with Navy SEALs and launch a startup whose first client was the White House, along with the lessons he learned operating in high-pressure environments. He also shares insights into founding and growing Talaria Media, his perspective on the current film industry landscape, and his work with the Invent Penn State Brand Academy to bring the Live Prosperous resilience training program to Penn State student-athletes. Later in the episode, current Penn State student Aryan Vir joins the conversation. Aryan is studying cybersecurity analytics and operations in the College of IST. He is the founder of Crypton, a startup focused on building identity infrastructure for a password-less internet using device-based cryptographic authentication. This past spring, Aryan participated in the Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge during Penn State Startup Week. Aryan and Bobby discuss what startups should spend less time doing, how AI will impact the film and TV industry, and advice for students looking to grow their startup and know when to pivot. Episode Chapters 0:00 - 9:06 Growing up on a dairy farm, interest sparks in electronics and music 9:06 - 13:30 Battling cancer while at Penn State 13:30 - 17:48 Modernizing communications systems for Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces 17:48 - 21:42 Launching Morgan Franklin, a national security and business consulting startup 21:42 - 25:12 Inspiration behind leaving Morgan Franklin and pivoting businesses 25:12 - 32:04 A peek at some of Talaria Media's upcoming film and TV projects 32:04 - 34:57 Live Prosperous' work with The Penn State Brand Academy and Invent Penn State 34:57 - 36:13 Rapid Fire Round 36:13 - 51:38 Student Questions 36:13 - 38:08 Deciding which opportunities are worth pursuing 38:08 - 40:32 What startups should stop focusing their energy on 40:32 - 44:12 Encountering and overcoming challenges and failures 44:12 - 46:30 What would Bobby do if he had to start over from scratch 46:30 - 49:36 How AI will impact the film/media industry 49:36 - 50:45 How much curiosity is too much The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

AI is already telling your prospects what to think about your brand — and most business owners have no idea what it's saying. Jason Barnard has spent over a decade building the frameworks that make brands visible, credible, and recommended by AI systems. What worked in Google's early days is still the foundation, but the stakes are now radically higher. This episode is a masterclass in owning your digital footprint before someone else defines it for you.KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Your entity home website is the hub — use it to link out and prove to AI that your off-site content is genuinely you.2. AI visibility comes down to the same principle as great marketing: stand where your audience is looking and prove you're the most credible solution.3. Protecting your link juice by refusing to link out is a outdated SEO strategy that actively harms how AI understands your brand.4. Only around 5% of ChatGPT usage involves purchase intent, so don't abandon traditional search — the two must work together.5. Search, assistive AI, and agentic AI are three distinct modes living side by side, each requiring a different strategic response from your business.6. AI agents will reshape some business models far more than others — SaaS and digital services are at the sharp end, and smart founders are re-engineering now.GUEST BIOJason Barnard is the founder of Kalicube, a pioneering digital marketing agency specialising in brand SERP optimisation and entity-based AI visibility. With roots in brand knowledge panels dating back to 2012, Jason is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on how AI systems understand and represent brands online. He works with businesses globally to ensure they are seen, understood, and recommended by Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and the next generation of AI agents.If this episode made you think differently about how AI sees your brand, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of Business Growth Talks — and if you got value from it, a five-star review takes 30 seconds and genuinely helps us reach more founders like you. Share it with a fellow business owner who needs to hear this — it could be the most important conversation they have this year. Mark / Business Growth Talks.Support the showIf you want to watch the full video of this episode go to:https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalksDo you want to be a guest on multiple podcasts as a service go to:www.podcastintroduction.comFind more details about the podcast and my coaching business on:www.businessgrowthtalks.comFind me onLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayw...Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mjh169183YouTube Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalks/shorts

ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   LE CLERC MUST DO SOMETHING IN AUSTRIA OR HE WILL BE NUMBER TWO!! MCLAREN SAYS BEING A MERCEDES CUSTOMER TEAM IS A DISADVANTAGE! FORMULA ONE RULES KEEP ON EVOLVING! GASLY'S MONACO PODIUM REINSTATEMENT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND… FERNANDO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAKAR RALLY AND RACING AT LE MANS WITH MAX VERSTAPPEN!!!…   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY…AN INTERVIEW WITH F1 PHOTOGRAPHER PETER NYGARD AND MORE TRIVIA!!! When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on – a look into the different worlds of logistics at Audi How the logistics division of AUDI AG and the Formula 1 project benefit from each other Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, in discussion with his F1 colleagues Björn Brickwedde and Lars Rolack Logistics as a performance factor in motorsport and a driving force in road car production   More than 20 race weekends, global supply chains, tight time windows, geopolitical tensions, and the constant pressure to get every part to the right place on time: Formula 1 is not only a high-performance technological laboratory but also an extreme test for logistics. Many of the challenges faced by Audi Revolut F1 Team on the racetrack are also familiar to Audi Supply Chain – just on a different scale. A discussion between the logistics experts reveals what both worlds can learn from each other.   Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, sums it up: “If there's one thing we need in the company, it's speed. Not just on the racetrack, but when making decisions.” This is exactly where the key leverage lies: Formula 1 demonstrates what quick decisions, clear responsibilities, and precise preparation can achieve. Logistics as a performance factor In Formula 1, logistics directly determines on-track performance. Anything that isn't at the track on time can't be used. If transportation costs are too high, there's less left in the budget for other areas. Björn Brickwedde, Head of Logistics at Audi Revolut F1 Team in Hinwil, Switzerland, explains: “Any savings we make in logistics can be invested in development and parts.” This is especially true under Formula 1's cost cap. Efficient logistics thus becomes a performance factor. Brickwedde cites specific examples: intelligent strategies for return shipments, minimal spare parts inventory, smart route planning, and determining the most cost-effective location from which to ship update parts or components. “Every expense saved can flow into development – and then into lap times.” Audi Supply Chain, in turn, designs and manages the entire customer order process – from ordering an Audi to delivery to the customer. This complex system involves several thousand suppliers in nearly 60 countries to manage the flow of goods comprising around one million parts per day. Every optimization in this cross-divisional core process creates leeway – whether in terms of costs, capital tied up, or the CO2 footprint. “In our role as conductors, we can contribute hundreds of millions in earnings for the company,” says Braun. One example illustrates the scope: Audi Supply Chain doesn't just orchestrate – it also manages crises and, with experienced employees working as a team, overcomes short-term challenges. Braun describes a situation involving the production of the last Audi Q2 cars. A container with displays that could not be reproduced was on its way from China via Dubai to Germany when war broke out in the Middle East. “The shipping company spontaneously decided to call at a port in India and unload all the containers without consulting us,” says Braun. The goods couldn't be obtained in time via India, so Audi organized a detour via Sri Lanka and Turkey. “The parts arrived half a day before they were needed,” says Braun, “otherwise we wouldn't have been able to finish and deliver 2,000 Q2 cars.” Brickwedde's account of the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne sounds very similar. “A supplementary shipment for the first race was supposed to fly from Zurich to Dubai – that's exactly when restrictions on global air traffic took effect,” he says, referring to canceled transport routes. Important update parts were held up, just like the freight from other teams. “We organized an alternative route with F1 Cargo and DHL and prepared new customs documents. It was a nerve-wracking ordeal for everyone involved – but the parts arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday evening, and thanks to the great teamwork on site, both cars were fully assembled in time for the first session.” In doing so, the logistics team laid the groundwork for Audi Revolut F1 Team to score its first points right off the bat in its debut in the premier class of motorsport. Speed is also a key factor in the Audi Supply Chain The racing series brings into sharp focus what often remains abstract in mass production: the impact of quick decisions. “In a race, you immediately realize when you've made a wrong strategic decision – for example, when you leave the pit lane too late,” says Braun. “From a business perspective at Audi, the impact of a decision often only becomes apparent later, but it can be just as serious. Deciding too late during a crisis is problematic – but so is doing so during planning, for example with long-term investments, which makes it particularly challenging for my team and the relevant departments.” The Formula 1 involvement provides a tangible narrative for this. Braun uses the Audi R26 as a permanent background image for his meetings – not just out of enthusiasm for motorsport, but as a signal to the organization: speed matters in the supply chain, too. Formula 1 shows that a good solution at the right time is more valuable than a perfect solution that comes too late. When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on The most exciting examples emerge where planning and improvisation meet. Brickwedde talks about the limited availability of parts during race operations: “We manage the production of parts very efficiently. This is partly because of the cost cap, but also because we only take to the racetrack what we genuinely believe we'll need. If something unexpected happens, you've got to think on your feet. This means that a team member might have to carry the necessary components in their luggage so that they're available at the track as quickly as possible. In a pinch, these could even be parts of a rear wing.” Time windows are tight on the power unit side as well. Lars Rolack, Head of Logistics at Audi Formula Racing in Neuburg an der Donau, describes the unscheduled return shipment of a high-voltage battery during the race weekend in Miami: hazardous materials, special customs and transport regulations, a short analysis window in Neuburg – and shipment back out to the next race just a few days later. “The battery arrived at our facility in Neuburg on Monday morning and was shipped out again on Wednesday evening, heading for Montreal.” Even though the processes at Audi Supply Chain are generally more predictable, the combination of foresight and flexibility remains a crucial success factor – for instance, in the face of supply bottlenecks, natural disasters, or geopolitical disruptions, which have almost become the new normal these days. Rolack used to work in the logistics division at AUDI AG himself before moving to the Formula 1 project. “My background in planning and my experience helped me, but race logistics is a very ad-hoc business – we all had to adapt our mindset extremely quickly to the pace.” While Audi's supply chain division manages several thousand different suppliers across the globe using a multitude of processes – now also with the help of complex mathematical algorithms – organizational skills and personal networks are what count in the F1 project. “If something gets stuck here, my first instinct is to pick up the phone. Thanks to lean processes and short lines of communication within the team, problems can be solved very quickly,” says Rolack. Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Sunday, June 21, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard asked his Arrow McLaren team over the radio what everyone else also wondered after the Dane took the checkered flag Sunday for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR. “How did we do that?” Lundgaard asked incredulously to his pit box. SEE: Race Results Lundgaard used strategy, speed and a bit of good fortune to climb from last in the 25-car field after contact on Lap 1 to earn his second victory of the season in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. The race ended under caution when Graham Rahal spun into the gravel trap outside Canada Corner after contact with Will Power while dueling for third place on a one-lap restart to the checkered flag. The victory was the third of Lundgaard's NTT INDYCAR SERIES career, joining his win in May on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Arrow McLaren and in 2023 on the streets of Toronto with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. “I knew we had a chance,” Lundgaard said of the probability of winning after the early contact. “I knew how this race panned out last year, and I knew it was all about just sticking in the race. I did that last year. I made a bunch of mistakes last year that spun ourselves around last year, and I just wanted to make up for that. “We've been on the struggle bus all weekend, so to turn this around, I have to thank the team for that.” David Malukas finished second in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, his third runner-up finish of the season as he seeks his first career victory. Power held on to finish third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda, matching his best finish of his first season with Andretti Global. Kyffin Simpson finished a season-best fourth in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with points leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou rounding out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started 12th, took the lead for the second and final time on Lap 52 of the 55-lap race when the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Honda of leader Marcus Armstrong slowed with a mechanical problem. Armstrong led by 2.787 seconds with five laps to go before mechanical fate cruelly robbed him of what may have been his first career victory. Armstrong's stricken machine finally lost power in Turn 5 on Lap 53, triggering a caution period and a one-lap race to the checkered flag. Lundgaard never was challenged by Malukas on the final one-lap trip around the 14-turn, 4.014-mile road course, with most of the attention focused on the fierce duel for third between series veterans Power and Rahal. Power, holding a straight-line speed advantage, attempted to move to the outside of Rahal at the end of the back straightaway, with both cars making contact and Rahal's No. 15 MSC Industrial Supply Honda spinning into the gravel, ending the race. That was the climax to a thrilling race filled with varying tire strategies and fierce competition for nearly every position. But nothing was more exciting or improbable than Lundgaard's charge to the front. On the opening lap, Lundgaard made contact with Scott Dixon in Turn 1, damaging the left front wing on Lundgaard's car and deflating one of his Firestone Firehawk tires. He pulled into the pits on Lap 2 for tires, fuel and a new front wing, with Arrow McLaren strategists devising new tactics on the fly. Lundgaard cycled to the lead for the first time on Lap 43 when Armstrong, Malukas and Rahal made their final pit stops from the top three positions. Danish driver Lundgaard led Rosenqvist by 11.720 seconds on Lap 45 when he made his final pit stop, with the Arrow McLaren team refilling his fuel and fastening four Firestone Firehawk alternate tires in a speedy 7.1 seconds. The big cushion before the stop allowed Lundgaard to exit his final stop second behind Armstrong and just ahead of Malukas, who had hotter, stickier rubber on his wheels and passed Lundgaard for second on Lap 46. Josef Newgarden made his final stop from the lead on Lap 49 in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet, handing the lead back to Armstrong, who was 3.671 seconds ahead of Malukas. Meanwhile, Lundgaard passed Malukas for second on Lap 49, with Armstrong nearly three seconds up the road. Then Armstrong's bid for his first win evaporated as his power dwindled, letting Lundgaard pass for the lead on Lap 52. “It was all smooth sailing,” a deflated Armstrong said. “I came out of Turn 6, and the engine just started sputtering like it was out of fuel. But clearly it wasn't. And then it just completely died. There was no indication there was nothing wrong.” Pole sitter Palou led 13 laps, but his chances for a fourth career Road America victory vanished when he was penalized for speeding in the pits on Lap 29. Palou fell to 22nd after his drive-through penalty on one of the longest pit roads in the series, but he was appointment viewing in his charge toward the front over the closing 25 laps. Palou leads second-place Malukas by 60 points and third-place Kyle Kirkwood, who finished 10th, by 61 points in the standings. Lundgaard is fourth, 77 points behind Palou. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Columbus, Ohio.

ETP#220 is the part two follow-up to last week's episode, and this is the one we really wanted to get to. We ran out of road last week before doing CrossFit Pacific Beach any justice, so this episode picks right back up there and runs all the way through the rest of the arc: going online, the failed business that taught Bryan everything, the origins of Straker Nutrition, building Undefeated, and Aaron winning his pro card on the first try.The throughline is the same as part one. Spotting the gap in the market before anyone else does, putting in the reps when no one's watching, leaning on the people around you, and making things so simple it'd be unreasonable to screw them up. A lot of what looks like luck in hindsight is really just opportunity meeting preparation, over and over again.Before we get into it, Aaron's got some big news that we're both pretty fired up about.Covered in this episode:Big news: a little baby Straker (a boy) is coming in December, and Bryan's headed to Steamboat to celebrate his wife's birthday, twelve years after the trip that made him want to move to the mountains in the first placeUpdates: new Paragon hypertrophy cycles starting 6/22 with the core challenge, and a reminder on Good Labs (code STRAKER for an additional 20% off the cheapest labs in the US)How CrossFit PB built its reputation as the gym where everyone was actually jacked, and why Bryan refused to just do CrossFit for the sake of CrossFitThe first real business goal: getting to $35K a year each so they could quit their day jobs, and the absolutely brutal 5:30am-to-midnight grind it took to get thereSharing a wall with an urgent care, opening a second location as a safety net, then maxing out bothWhen the love started fading: the CrossFit burnout, the animosity with Anders, the balloon rent payment, and the slow unwindGoing online before it was a thing, building Evolved Training Systems, and spotting the price gap in the marketThe failed business (Active Traveler Network) and why underpricing the market and failing taught Bryan everything he needed to succeed laterJenny's "I'm not rolling any fucking dice, I'm making this happen" moment and how reframing it took failure off the tableThe COVID inflection point: dumbbell-only programs ready to go the day the world shut down, and why removing everyone's excuses produced better resultsThe origin of Straker Nutrition: spotting the gap between female-led coaching and male bodybuilding prep, and serving the people in the middleBuilding Undefeated around equipment because bodybuilders build better gyms than businessmen doThe pro card: going from "natural Aaron who said he'd never compete" to winning on his first attempt, the TRT goal physique that left him feeling empty, and the pressure Jackson put on himStructuring the prep like a pro, turning the brain off, and the "crack in the dam" philosophyWhy posing is the worst, and using accountability to your circle as the thing that actually drives youClosing thoughts: don't fear failure, expand your network, and drop the ego that keeps you from hiring a coachTimestamps: 00:00 Intro: Chasing Big Goals Part 2 00:55 Updates + Bryan's Big Party Weekend Recap 01:35 Steamboat Springs and the 12-Year Mountain Dream 03:15 Aaron's Big News + Good Labs Reminder 05:05 How CrossFit PB Differentiated on Training 06:50 Bodybuilding First, Metcon Second 11:25 The First Business Goal: Quitting the Day Jobs 13:30 Two Locations, the Urgent Care War, and Maxing Out 14:10 Falling Out of Love: Burnout and the Unwind 16:50 Going Online and Building Evolved 20:00 The Paragon Partnership and the COVID Surge 24:00 The Failed Business That Taught Him Everything 26:30 Jenny's "I'm Not Rolling Dice" Reframe 28:50 The COVID Inflection Point for SNC 33:30 Lockdown Life and Spotting the Software Exit 35:00 The Origin of Straker Nutrition 39:00 Building Expertise (and Hiding in Education) 40:00 Building Undefeated Around Equipment 42:30 The Pro Card: From "Never Competing" to First Try 43:00 The TRT Goal Physique That Left Him Empty 45:30 Deciding to Prep + Jackson's Pressure 47:00 Structuring the Prep Like a Pro 48:30 Making It Too Simple to Fail + The Crack in the Dam 51:30 Why Posing Is the Worst 55:00 Get Your Circle on Your Side 56:00 Closing Thoughts: Network, Ego, and Hiring a Coach Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

How do you break free from corporate anxiety and build an authentic personal brand on LinkedIn without compromising your senior corporate role?    In this dynamic interview, host Billy Keels sits down with Mike Dowling, a veteran with over 25 years of sales leadership in the enterprise software space who currently leads partner development at AWS. Mike shares the raw truth behind launching "The Daily Grit"—a content streak he maintained for over 368 consecutive days by trading unreliable willpower for bulletproof structural systems and public accountability. Discover how to disarm your primitive lizard brain's fear of perception, utilize radical clarity as the ultimate antidote to professional anxiety, and structure your 168 hours so you can conquer monumental goals both inside and outside the enterprise walls.  

Five Wheels Pick Our Lunch Challenge and things got weird fast! Beard Laws, Avery, and Isla raid the fridge and let five random wheels decide every ingredient of their lunch—from the bread to the toppings to the condiments and even a Wheel of Chaos that changes everything. This week's Stay Outta My Fridge episode might feature some of the strangest sandwiches we've ever created. What happens when peanut butter lands on a bagel? What if olives somehow work on a sandwich? And could a random spin accidentally create the perfect lunch? What's In The Fridge This Week: • Random sandwich challenge and family food challenge chaos • Weird ingredient combinations and hilarious reactions • Taste test 2026 featuring sandwiches we never would have made ourselves • Snack review style ratings and surprise winners • Family food vlog moments and kid-friendly lunch ideas Stay Outta My Fridge is the show where the kids take over the kitchen. Join Beard Laws and Isla for some of the most chaotic food reviews and family challenges on the internet. Every episode is a new adventure as we raid the fridge, try new foods, and see who can survive the latest challenge. Will Beard Laws regret his sandwich? Will Isla get lucky with the wheel? Which random creation actually tastes the best? There's only one way to find out. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the chaotic lunch challenge 00:30 - Meet the contestants and overview of the rules 01:00 - Building the foundation: choosing bread and base ingredients 02:24 - Selecting proteins and the shock of peanut butter and chicken 03:21 - Creative toppings and imagining strange flavor combos 04:49 - The danger zone: condiments and their wild combinations 06:15 - The chaos wheel: adding surprises, swaps, and mystery ingredients 07:37 - Deciding order and starting the spinning frenzy 09:04 - First spins and ingredient reveals: bread choices and double foundation 10:04 - Second round: proteins and anticipation of weird pairings 11:46 - Toppings and unexpected flavor clashes 13:52 - The condiment chaos: hot sauce, mustard, and risky combos 15:32 - The wheel of chaos: swapping, stealing, and adding ingredients 16:29 - Spin lands: hot sauce, mustard, or no condiment? 17:45 - Final rounds and decision to keep or reroll 19:01 - The final ingredient swaps and assembling the masterpieces 20:23 - The crazy sandwiches are finally assembled 35:07 - The tasting begins: first bites of the hot dog peanut butter creation 36:19 - Rating the chaos sandwich and imagining elevating it 40:08 - The second chaotic sandwich with olives and egg 41:41 - Final scores and reactions to the bizarre creations 42:24 - Reflections on the fun, chaos, and viewer comments A proud production of the Beard Laws Network. New Stay Outta My Fridge episodes every Thursday — subscribe and join the family! #StayOuttaMyFridge #BeardLawsNetwork #FoodReview #FamilyVlog #FoodChallenge If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! It's the best way to help our family show reach more people.This has been The Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast, your source for family comedy, snack reviews, and '90s nostalgia.Find us on social media The Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast is a part of the Bleav Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there.  MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Road to Macstock with Mike Schmitz 00:31 Chuck welcomes Mike Schmitz and previews the Macstock conversation 01:54 Mike explains his “start a YouTube channel in 90 minutes” session 03:42 Moving attendees from consuming information to taking action 04:33 Getting the reps in and learning by making videos 06:10 Why comparison to big creators misses the point 07:31 Starting a second channel and learning from YouTube limitations 09:17 Why simple gear is enough if the idea is clear 10:54 YouTube milestones, features, and starting small 12:55 Handling harsh YouTube comments and criticism 15:35 Creativity, transformation, and Mike's evolving focus 17:04 AI tools, the digital economy, and creative opportunity 20:03 Why even a small audience can be meaningful 21:44 Measuring impact beyond subscriber counts 23:00 Monetization, helping people, and ethical creator businesses 24:26 Overcoming excuses about writing, voice, and being on camera 25:59 Using AI tools without creating “AI slop” 27:42 Getting the creative flywheel started 29:04 How AI helped Mike improve a successful video hook 30:47 Using AI as an amplifier instead of a replacement 32:51 Deciding when to use AI and when to do the work yourself 34:14 Mike shares his Macstock discount code and mobile gear plans 35:24 Where to find Mike Schmitz and his projects 36:51 Final Macstock details and invitation to attend Creator Camp Links: Macstock Conference & Expo http://macstock.com Mike's discount code: practicalpkm Guests: Mike Schmitz is a YouTuber and podcaster who helps people use their tech to be more productive and creative. He co-hosts the Focused and Bookworm podcasts, writes a weekly newsletter, and produces screencasts for ScreenCastsOnline. He is the creator of LifeHQ, a done-for-you Obsidian vault with pre-built personal knowledge management workflows, and runs a private PKM community for serious sensemakers who want to get more out of their notes and ideas called The Library. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there.  MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Road to Macstock with Mike Schmitz 00:31 Chuck welcomes Mike Schmitz and previews the Macstock conversation 01:54 Mike explains his "start a YouTube channel in 90 minutes" session 03:42 Moving attendees from consuming information to taking action 04:33 Getting the reps in and learning by making videos 06:10 Why comparison to big creators misses the point 07:31 Starting a second channel and learning from YouTube limitations 09:17 Why simple gear is enough if the idea is clear 10:54 YouTube milestones, features, and starting small 12:55 Handling harsh YouTube comments and criticism 15:35 Creativity, transformation, and Mike's evolving focus 17:04 AI tools, the digital economy, and creative opportunity 20:03 Why even a small audience can be meaningful 21:44 Measuring impact beyond subscriber counts 23:00 Monetization, helping people, and ethical creator businesses 24:26 Overcoming excuses about writing, voice, and being on camera 25:59 Using AI tools without creating "AI slop" 27:42 Getting the creative flywheel started 29:04 How AI helped Mike improve a successful video hook 30:47 Using AI as an amplifier instead of a replacement 32:51 Deciding when to use AI and when to do the work yourself 34:14 Mike shares his Macstock discount code and mobile gear plans 35:24 Where to find Mike Schmitz and his projects 36:51 Final Macstock details and invitation to attend Creator Camp Links: Macstock Conference & Expo http://macstock.com Mike's discount code: practicalpkm Guests: Mike Schmitz is a YouTuber and podcaster who helps people use their tech to be more productive and creative. He co-hosts the Focused and Bookworm podcasts, writes a weekly newsletter, and produces screencasts for ScreenCastsOnline. He is the creator of LifeHQ, a done-for-you Obsidian vault with pre-built personal knowledge management workflows, and runs a private PKM community for serious sensemakers who want to get more out of their notes and ideas called The Library. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Are you ready to stop setting empty goals and start building a predictable, profitable business? In Part 2 of this foundational series, Brent Daniels brings the heat as he breaks down the final crucial Do's and Don'ts of wholesaling real estate. He tackles audience questions head-on, delivering rapid-fire formulas for estimating repair costs, navigating virtual markets, and selecting the exact business model that fits your lifestyle.Whether you choose to go direct-to-seller, work with agents, or focus entirely on dispositions, Brent explains why committing to a single lane is the ultimate secret to scaling. Discover why you need to stop obsessing over massive wealth goals and instead focus purely on a productive daily schedule. Plus, hear the incredible story of how one simple question on a wrong-number cold call turned into a $25,000 payday! Get ready to take massive imperfect action and dominate your market. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(1:07) How to execute virtual contracts using mobile notaries or Investor Bootz(3:13) Brent's rapid-fire formula for estimating cosmetic and major property repairs(5:14) The three core wholesaling models (direct to seller, agents/MLS, and dispo)(7:27) Deciding between building a people-heavy operation or a marketing-heavy machine(9:30) How asking one extra question on a wrong number call led to a $25,000 fee(10:39) Using the 70% minus repairs formula in an average real estate market(11:44) Why you must commit a minimum of three to six months to any marketing channel(13:09) The critical importance of committing to one business model and avoiding shiny objects(15:02) Shifting your mindset to understand you are in the sales and marketing business(16:33) Why setting a productive daily schedule is far superior to setting massive wealth goals(18:30) How dedicating just 20 hours a week to wholesaling can help you fire your boss(19:55) The absolute best niche lists to target if you are operating on a tight marketing budget(22:22) A rapid-fire recap of the 8 Do's and Don'ts of Wholesaling Real Estate----------Resources:Investor BootzTTP InsiderDealMachineBatchLeadsTalk To PeopleInstagram: @realbrentdanielsTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

While we're fully expecting the Bucks to move Giannis over the next week, if he isn't traded by the time the Heat select 13th overall in the NBA draft… it could mean he won't be in a Heat uniform.

Deciding to take your podcast on the road is one of those ideas that feels obvious in theory and complicated in practice. The vision is clear — new exciting environments, vertical content, a lean setup, a fresh format. What nobody tells you is that the airport corner that looked quiet on camera sounds like a construction site in post-production.This is season five of The Podcast Space, and I'm doing something different. I'm recording while traveling through four countries — with just a phone, a tripod, and a pair of mics — and turning the entire experiment into a case study for you. Every format decision, every mistake, every moment of "I'll just fix it in post" that didn't get fixed: it's all going in here for you to see.One of the most useful insights from this season's launch? The question that stopped me from publishing a subpar episode is the same one I tell my clients every single time: does this last piece of content you published reflect your values, your ethics, and how you want to be perceived?Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Season 5 — and Take Two01:30 Why I'm Taking the Podcast on the Road01:46 Lesson 1: The Airport Recording That Didn't Make the Cut02:45 Lesson 2: Always Pre-Record Content Before You Travel03:31 How to Set Audience Expectations When You Change Formats04:14 Platform-Agnostic Listeners and What That Means for Your Show05:44 What Season 5 Looks Like: Formats, Experiments, and the Lean Setup05:52 Episode Formats I'm Testing: Clips, Mini-Episodes, Q&As06:09 The Question Every Episode Should Answer07:48 Stress in Podcasting on The GoWhat Season 5 Actually CoversFor more focused guidance, book a discovery call to plan a content strategy that suits your goals and minimizes the overwhelming noise.Alongside the format experiments, here's what I'm planning to dig into this season. This is not in any particular order — I'm giving myself some flexibility to follow what's most relevant as the season unfolds, including three bonus episodes.1. Are systems overrated for podcast success? I'll be examining what's actually driving consistent output versus what just feels productive.2. What makes a podcast description work for both humans and machines? A practical look at how to write descriptions that serve your listener and the algorithm at the same time.3. The social media strategy most podcasters skip. And why skipping it is costing them reach they could be capturing with almost no extra effort.4. What the biggest podcasters do — that you shouldn't copy. This one will challenge some common assumptions about what success looks like at scale.5. What no one tells you about podcast seasons — and the specific thing that blindsided me and created a lot of unexpected stress. I'm turning it into a short, focused episode because it deserves its own space.6. Why your podcast listeners aren't buying. I've been getting this question from clients consistently, and the answer isn't what most people expect.7. Reframing the value of your podcast in your business. An episode I'm genuinely excited about — it will shift how you think about what your show is actually doing for you.8. Live from The Podcast Show. Field recordings and conversations from the conference, with a heads-up that the audio will have some background noise — it's a live event, and that's part of it.9. Incorporating listener feedback into your show. Testimonials, quotes, voice messages, and how to use them as content without it feeling awkward.I also have one episode recorded at an undisclosed location that I'm not ready to reveal just yet.Resources mentioned in this episode:For the full list of links, resources and show notes, please visit:https://www.thepodcastspace.com/podcast/s5-115-i-tried-to-record-a-podcast-in-an-airport-heres-what-season-5-experiments-will-look-like

The conversation this week explores the mindset shifts required as individuals move from years of saving and accumulating wealth to the daunting prospect of spending down those savings. Emotional readiness, habits, and even arbitrary financial goals can become barriers to making the leap into retirement—even when the numbers already add up. I share practical strategies for addressing these mental roadblocks, emphasizing the importance of holistic preparation: not just being financially set, but also feeling ready psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually for the next chapter.    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Deciding when to retire [05:22] Transitioning from saver to spender [08:41] Retirement planning concerns [17:09] Retirement mindset and planning [20:23] Discussing group life insurance options [21:32] Managing 401 (k) and Benefits at Retirement [26:10] Understanding Roth Conversion Taxes [32:02] Understanding annuities and IRA conversions The Mental Shift: From Saver to Spender Many people spend their entire careers diligently saving, watching their nest egg grow with every paycheck. The idea of suddenly switching gears and drawing down these savings can be jarring. There is emotional discomfort when net worth begins to shrink rather than expand—a fundamental change in financial behavior that can evoke anxiety and hesitation. We're all creatures of habit, and retirement is an adjustment similar to giving up a longtime routine, such as parking in the same spot every day or sitting in the same pew at church. Shifting from saving to spending poses a formidable mental barrier, especially for those who have identified as "savers" their whole lives.   The Myth of "The Number" and Moving Goalposts The fixation on arbitrary financial goals—often a nice round number in a 401(k)—can obscure the reality of one's retirement readiness. Lots of people continue to work, constantly resetting their savings target to higher and higher amounts. This moving target provides psychological comfort but can prevent people from enjoying the fruits of their labor. The reality is that true retirement readiness also requires emotional and psychological preparedness, not just a magic number on paper.   Planning for the Unknown There is a common fear of retiring into a downturn: What if the economy tanks right after I step away? What if my savings aren't enough in the worst-case scenario? These uncertainties are valid, but letting fear dictate your future can lead to missed opportunities for happiness and fulfillment. That's why crafting a withdrawal and investment strategy designed to weather both good and bad market conditions is so valuable. Instead of focusing solely on what could go wrong, try making a mind shift: "What if my best days are ahead?" Optimism, balanced with prudent financial analysis, is the key to unlocking the confidence needed for a well-timed retirement. Retirement isn't just a number or an account balance—it's a reimagining of purpose, identity, and daily life. By addressing both the mental and practical sides of the equation, anyone can step into retirement with clarity, optimism, and a sense of readiness for whatever comes next.   Resources & People Mentioned   3 Steps to Retirement Planning   Connect With Gregg Gonzalez   Email at: Gregg.gonzalez@lpl.com Podcast: https://RetireStrongFA.com/Podcast Website: https://RetireStrongFA.com/ Follow Gregg on LinkedIn Follow Gregg on Facebook Follow Gregg on YouTube Subscribe to Retirement Made Easy On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts  

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today's episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Rick Anglin, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Arizona who made the bold decision to leave behind the conventional dairy business after 17 years and forge a new path for his family's future. Rick tells the remarkable story of how he bet it all to start Fond du Lac Farms- a fully integrated raw milk operation where they raise the cows, bottle the milk, and deliver it directly to grocery shelves. We dive deep into the challenges of cutting out the middleman, the transition from commodity agriculture to building a premium, direct-to-consumer brand, the power of faith and family in weathering tough times, and what it takes to build a truly generational business. Whether you're in agriculture or just looking for real-world entrepreneurship lessons, get ready for an episode packed with practical wisdom on risk, resilience, and redefining success. Let's get into it! JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.

Most podcasters never consider selling their show, even when it's the right next step. But, perhaps, it's time for you to start exploring selling your podcast! In this episode, Anjel B. Hartwell explains exactly how a podcast is real intellectual property you can package, transfer, and make a win-win for you and the buyer. Get ready to understand the process, protect your value, and make a smart exit when the time is right!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/388Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Story of Selling a Podcast01:26 Deciding to Sell and the Power of Creative Assets02:20 The Importance of Selling Skills in Business03:19 Introducing the SHELL Framework for Selling04:15 Step 1: Stand Your Ground and Own Your Value06:13 Step 2: Hold Space and Be Patient08:07 Step 3: Educate and Evaluate the Buyer11:02 Ensuring Fair Value and Love in the Sale12:27 Love What You Sell and Evolve When Needed14:19 Let Go and Trust Divine Timing15:17 Lessons Learned and Final ThoughtsTakeawaysYou can sell anything you create, including a podcast.Standing your ground and owning your value is crucial.Hold space and be patient during sales conversations.Evaluate and educate to ensure a good fit.Love what you sell to transmit positive energy.Let go and trust divine timing in sales.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/388

People pleasing may seem harmless, but it could be costing you far more than you realize. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack how the habit of seeking approval can impact everything from your confidence and decision-making to your income, leadership, and emotional freedom. Together, they explore why people pleasing is rooted in fear rather than kindness and how constantly prioritizing others can erode self-respect over time. Arash explains the difference between genuine service and people pleasing while breaking down how these patterns affect business growth, pricing, culture, and performance under pressure. The conversation also highlights the connection between authenticity and leadership, why setting personal standards matters, and how learning to stop seeking approval can transform the way you lead and live. Listen in for a powerful perspective shift on breaking free from people pleasing!Key Points From This Episode:Why people pleasing is rooted in fear, not kindness.How the need to be liked shapes the way people show up.The hidden cost of sacrificing authenticity to avoid conflict.Why honesty and genuine service are not the same as people pleasing.How people pleasing and shrinking yourself erode self-respect over time.The damaging effect that people pleasing can have on leadership and culture.How people pleasing influences pricing, productivity, and business growth.Why people pleasers often struggle to perform under pressure.How setting personal standards helps create emotional freedom.Identifying where people pleasing is costing you.Deciding to break the habit of people pleasing.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Episode 162: The Identity Shift that Changes Everything Under PressureVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedInVoss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookEmail Voss Coaching CoMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on InstagramArash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Meet Dr. Shawna Pandya, Canada's first named female commercial astronaut and a leading figure in space medicine. From emergency medicine to aquanaut missions and suborbital research flights, Shawna has trained to thrive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth—and soon, in space. In this episode, she shares her journey from a childhood inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar, through neuroscience and medical training, to testing spacesuits in zero gravity and completing multiple NEPTUNE aquanaut missions.  We dive into: The challenges of spaceflight on the body and mind The "RIDGE" framework Radiation, Isolation, Distance, Gravity, Environment Using emergency medicine, diving, and piloting to build operational readiness Maintaining balance, avoiding burnout, and living a life aligned with values Preparing for her upcoming flight with Virgin Galactic Shawna's story is a masterclass in perseverance, curiosity, and aiming for the stars—literally. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Shawna  Being Canada's first named female Astronaut  Her early years and growing up in the 90s Wanting to be an Astronaut since she was a child and being inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar Simplifying things  Wanting to follow in her footsteps  Doing a neuroscience degree The influence of her parents  Girl Guides of Canada  Doing outdoor education during junior high and building her spirit of adventure  Inheriting her work ethic from her parents - thinking the normal work day was from 7am to 10pm Sharing her goal and telling people what she wanted to achieve  Taking a family trip to Australia at 12 years old and being obsessed with the Southern Night Sky  Not knowing if it will work out or not - Having to love the grind and the journey  Keeping focused on the goal  Not letting other people opinions stop her  Her parents wanting her to have a realistic career ambition  The roadmap included medicine  After doing her undergrad in neuroscience and applying for medical school Having a back up plan - just in case  International Space University - Masters Program  Asking medical school for a deferral  Doing an internship at the European Space Agency European Space Centre and making a meaningful contribution to space medicine  Dealing with criticism Having balance in her life and not suffering from burnout  Pursuing the trajectory as a research astronaut - and still maintaining her clinical hours in emergency medicine  Work life balance  Why she does't burn out Living her life according to her values  Having complete control over her schedule   Being surrounded by good people Finding fulfilment and loving what she does Being inspired to be a better version of herself everyday  Fitness and health in space  Bone density and muscle mass  Space Medicine  The challenges of space flight environment and why it's trying to kill you  The "RIDGE" Framework short for Space Radiation, Isolation and Confinement, Distance from Earth, Gravity fields, and Hostile/Closed Environments. Altered day night cycles - 1 sunrise/sunset every 90 mins - 16 sunrise - sunset cycles per 24hr period every and how it interferes with your sleep cycle Micro-gravity and how it affects your bodily systems  Physical activity as therapy and using it as a way of investing in herself.  The days she doesn't make it to the gym  Needing to change something up - or end up burning out  Learning diving skills and spending time underwater Looking for transferable skills Being operational good and a good team mate Operational environments: - emergency medicine, diving, sky diving and piloting  The importance of having aqua-naught experience  Going on 2 NEPTUNE Missions  NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology and Underwater Exploration) Building her space flight readiness Learning to handle stress in challenging situations  Why there is no room for ego  Using emergency medicine as an example  Escalation patterns of communication  Question - Suggestion - Statement - Command  Why there is a time and place for everything  If everything is urgent - nothing is urgent! Urgency fatigue - not knowing what do first Being aware of what tools you have at your disposal High risk - high reward scenarios  The countdown to flight  Since 2021 - the launch of private companies into space  Going to space for research  What kind of astronaut do you want to be? Being a research astronaut  Training flights as a team - and getting to fly with her good friends Kellie Gerardi  Dr. Norah Patten  Figuring out research priorities  The outreach aspects of what they do Science diplomacy  The lead up to the space flight  Managing fears and concerns  Having a job to do  Being aware of the need to be prepared  Deciding on the final payloads Dealing with periods in space  Quick Fire Questions Being an evening person Not scheduling early morning meetings Starting her day at 9am Favourite movie and favourite space movie  2007 movie - Sunshine Book inspiration - Chris Hatfield - An Astronaut's guide to Earth  Music inspiration - liking high adrenaline workout play lists  Liking the John Wicks Soundtrack  Beach or mountains.. Favourite food at home and in space High RPM skipping Rest and relaxation Her love for birds - having a 56g Lovebird - 'Jules'  Mantra and words she lives by - 'You've got this" Words from mum - "Keep going" - "Keep moving" Words from dad - "What's the difference between success and activity? Success is eating tomato soup with a spoon, activity is eating tomato soup with a fork" How to connect and follow along on social media Final words of advice and wisdom for other girls who want to pursue  Pick what you want to do, aim to be really, really good at it.  Aim to become the hardest working person in the room. Because the work ethic is free. Work really hard to get to where you want to be and then act like you belong there, because you do. You just need to make space for yourself.    Social Media Website: shawnapandya.com  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya  Instagram: @shawnapandya  Facebook: @shawnapandyaofficial  

Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas' Offensive Coordinator

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Klayton Adams! Klayton shares how he went from playing at Boise State to learning how to coach from legends at the college and NFL level. He explains why offensive line coaches are often overlooked and discusses Javonte Williams + George Pickens' huge seasons. 00:00 - Cold Open 02:44 - Interview Begins 03:27 - Frank Ross's Spotlight Shoutout 06:05 - Early Life & Journey to Boise State 07:51 - Journalism Major 08:41 - The 5-Foot Center Fake News on Google 09:50 - Climbing the College Coaching Ladder 13:34 - Deciding to Make the Jump to the NFL 15:29 - Leadership Development & Mentors 17:36 - Joining the Colts Staff in 2019 19:52 - FanDuel & NFC East Odds 22:26 - Walking Into a Loaded Colts Coaching Staff 26:25 - Reflecting on the 2019 Colorado Departure 27:38 - The Shocking Andrew Luck Retirement 30:05 - Career Progression 31:22 - Hired by Cardinals 33:45 - Rushing & Protection Core Principles 34:02 - Why Aren't There More O-Line Offensive Coordinators? 36:34 - Becoming the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator 38:26 - Working & Preparing the Weekly Game Plan with Schottenheimer 42:24 - The Role & Impact of Non-Playcalling Coordinators 42:59 - Schottenheimer's High Praise for Year 2 45:32 - Staying Even-Keeled & Managing Increased Responsibilities 46:07 - Javonte Williams' Incredible Bounce-Back Season 47:40 - George Pickens 2025 Season 50:37 - Blocked by Cowboys for Eagles OC Opening 52:08 - Who Deserves a Spotlight? It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deciding to end a client relationship is one of the most difficult choices a lawyer can make. Many attorneys feel obligated to continue working on a matter even when it consumes disproportionate time and emotional energy, often for a client whose behavior or engagement is challenging.In this episode, I walk through how to fire a client professionally and ethically. I cover practical steps, including organizing work products, ensuring proper timing in litigation and transactional matters, and communicating clearly with the client. I also discuss the emotional and cognitive biases that make it hard to disengage and explain why these tendencies are natural but should be managed strategically.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/124Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this episode, Peter explores the critical topic of breast cancer screening, examining why thousands of women continue to die from breast cancer each year despite the availability of effective screening tools. He explains the strengths and limitations of current screening strategies, reviews the recommendations from major medical organizations, and discusses why screening guidance can often seem confusing or contradictory. Peter outlines a practical framework for understanding breast cancer risk and personalizing screening decisions, including when to begin screening, how frequently to screen, and which imaging modalities may be most appropriate based on an individual's risk profile. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes that while population-based guidelines provide an important foundation, optimizing outcomes requires a more personalized approach aimed at helping women make informed screening decisions that can improve the chances of early detection and successful treatment. We discuss: Why women still die from breast cancer: the benefits of screening, the problem of under-screening, and the need for risk-based screening strategies [1:45]; Current screening recommendations, why they differ between organizations, and the importance of personalized screening decisions [6:30]; A framework for personalizing screening [8:45]; Assessing baseline breast cancer risk: genetics, family history, breast density, lifestyle factors, and the role of risk calculators in personalized screening [9:30]; Balancing cancer detection and false positives: how breast cancer risk influences screening intensity and imaging choices [17:45]; Mammography as the foundation of breast cancer screening: detecting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and the advantages of 3D versus 2D mammography [21:00]; MRI for high-risk women: the benefits of supplemental screening, abbreviated MRI, and the emerging role of contrast-enhanced mammography [23:00]; The role of ultrasound: supplemental cancer detection, diagnostic evaluation, and limitations compared with mammography and MRI [26:00]; Choosing the right breast cancer screening strategy: imaging modality selection, screening hierarchies, and the importance of imaging center quality [28:00]; How often should you screen for breast cancer? [30:15]; At what age should you start screening? [37:30]; Breast cancer in younger women: aggressive tumor biology, BRCA-related risk, breast density, and individualized decisions about when to begin screening [41:45]; Inflammatory breast cancer, the limitations of screening mammography for symptomatic disease, and the importance of promptly evaluating new breast symptoms in both women and men [44:45]; From risk assessment to personalized screening: a practical framework for reducing breast cancer mortality through earlier and more effective detection [46:30]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Using AI to track symptoms, weigh medication options, and advocate. Not a cure, a toolkit. An honest, careful path without handing over the wheel. Summary Health Hats reviewed Melissa Reynolds' book on pregnancy in 2019, and they bonded over the fact that a man had blurbed it. Now she's on to something new: she’s been figuring out how to use AI to manage a body that’s been hard to live in for two decades. The turning point came in a diagnostic unit, alone in the dark with no idea what would happen next. She opened Claude and asked what the odds were. The answer was enough to let her breathe. What follows is one of the more grounded conversations you’ll hear about patients and AI. She tracks her symptoms in a spreadsheet and asks AI to surface what she’s missing, which is how she learned that her fatigue flares two days before her gut does. She brings research to her GP, who welcomes it and smiles. She nods at the gastroenterologist, who warns her off “that ChatGPT thing.” She’s careful about the politics, careful about the safeguards, and clear that this is for driving your own care, not replacing your clinicians. Her advice for anyone curious is refreshingly un-hyped: know what state you’re in, get a buddy if you’re vulnerable, and tell the tool what you actually need. She calls it a powerful toy, used well. Click here to view the printable newsletter. More readable than a transcript. Contents Podcast episode on YouTube Episode Proem Melissa Reynolds and I bonded when she invited me to review her book on pregnancy, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome in 2019. That still makes us both laugh: a man had written one of the blurbs on the back cover. I thought it was a riot. Melissa thought it made perfect sense because the people who most need to understand what a pregnant body is going through are often the ones standing next to it, trying to help but not quite getting there. Although we follow each other and frequently comment on each other’s posts, our last real conversation was in 2020 about a yoga program she was starting. A few small things from that conversation are still part of my every-other-day stretching and balance routine. I’m drawn to Melissa because she accepts what is, including that hard-to-live-with body, and creates and shares tools for those of us with the same or different diagnoses but similar lived experiences. All for best health. Our friendship has grown virtually, so we can pick up where we left off. This time, I reached out to Melissa after seeing her posts about her exploration of AI. Alone in the dark with a question Health Hats: What lessons are you learning as you use AI? Melissa: It’s funny to say you use AI because it’s hard not to use it now. But I’ve started exploring how AI can support me on my health journey. For a while, I was using it for bits and pieces. Then this gut issue came up. I don’t know if you’ve seen much of the journey, but I suddenly developed severe gut issues. They sent me for stool tests, which I’d never done before, and the results came back abnormally, astronomically high, so they sent me to the hospital. Melissa: They ran all sorts of tests. They rushed me through a colonoscopy, and then I was sitting there on my own in the dark in this hospital room. It’s an ADU unit, so it’s for diagnostic purposes. It’s not a ward. There was no TV, hardly anyone around, and I was quite alone, with no idea what could happen next. Melissa: So, I went into Claude and explained what had happened, and I said I needed to know, statistically, what was likely going on. It talked me through what it could be. That was enough for me to relax and go, okay, that’s cool. Health Hats: Where does it stand now? Melissa: Until a week ago, it looked very likely it was going to be one of those irritable bowel diseases. But right now, we’re completely unclear. I’ve got more specialists to see. But I realized the applications, so I started researching. Deciding to use every tool Melissa: Look, I’ve been sick for 20 years. I’ve been mistreated more than I’ve been well treated, and I’ve lost half my life. A lot of the doctors I saw were, meh. In the last 10 years, I’ve improved my life dramatically, but what upsets me is that I’m still nowhere near normal. That means I was very sick, and most of the doctors I saw were like, meh, even though there were concrete things to treat. They were misdiagnosing me. They were not treating me. Melissa: So I thought I was going to use every tool I had available. I actually told Claude, “Okay, you know my history. We’ve been chatting for a while. Tell me how I can use what you can do better.” The fatigue was signaling two days early Melissa: I do a lot of data analysis in my part-time job, so I thought, let’s get serious about my data analysis. I moved my symptom tracking from a physical book to a spreadsheet. Then I created a prompt where I upload it once a month and say, “Here’s my data. Tell me what you’re noticing that I’m not.” It notices things I don’t. Health Hats: Like what? Melissa: It was the post-exertion malaise flares that I wasn’t quite understanding. Health Hats: Post-exertion malaise. That’s the blowback from overdoing it, the hallmark of ME/CFS and other energy-limiting conditions? Melissa: Yes. It also picked up that when I was having my gut flares, my fatigue would signal a couple of days beforehand. Every time I had a gut flare, my fatigue would worsen beforehand. So, it’s now pretty clear that whatever’s going on with my gut is systemic. It’s part of a larger situation, not just related to my gut. Melissa: The data analysis and the research have been so helpful. I say, do some deep research, and I want you to talk to me about this topic, and it does. But you have to be very clear about what you want it to do. There’s a lot to learn about prompting. It’s very nuanced. Smiling, nodding, and using it anyway Health Hats: How do the clinicians you’re partnering with respond? Are they curious or suspicious? There must be a range of responses. Melissa: It depends. My gastroenterologist keeps saying, “Oh, I hope you’re not using that,” and they always say ChatGPT when they mean AI. So I’m smiling and nodding, but obviously I was. My GP, though, is fantastic. She loves it when I bring her research. She’s engaged. If you’re comfortable with people googling, then AI is just the next step. It’s more efficient than googling. Melissa: And I never go to her and say, “I’ve self-diagnosed myself with this.” It’s more like, “I’ve done some research.” Here’s a practical example. The gastroenterologist suggested a medication, and I don’t feel comfortable taking it. Even though they downplay the interaction with another medication I’m on, I don’t feel comfortable with the overall risk, especially when you’re playing with heart rate and blood pressure. I have low blood pressure and heart rate issues. Melissa: The wonderful thing about AI, compared to what I can do on a hard day, is that it can pull things together. We were talking about this medicine, and it found an alternative, a lower-risk medicine that also supports this other thing. The one thing I don’t want is to end up on loads of medicines and not be sure what’s working. A doctor is surely happy to have me as an informed participant in my care, especially when chronic conditions require patient buy-in. Where the records actually live Health Hats: You’re in New Zealand. I always wonder how the culture and politics around medicine and these tools differ from those here, where it’s a bit of a free-for-all and the guardrails are thin. Melissa: We’re in a very different situation. For a start, we’re a public system, but it’s crumbling. You have the people reliant on it, the people failed by it, and the few who can afford private insurance, which mostly just means you see the same people without being gatekept. We’re very segregated. Each specialty focuses on a single organ. As far as I know, we have one multidisciplinary clinic for long COVID, and it’s in the South Island, so I have no access to it, even though my ME/CFS came on after a viral illness and I’d benefit from exactly that. Melissa: What we do have is one public record that’s stayed with me, and a recent change that allows patients to request any information an organization holds about them. That’s actually how a lot of things changed for me. I got access to my patient portal at 32, and that’s how I found out I’d been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. No one had told me. They’d just written it in there. Health Hats: As opposed to all the times you were misdiagnosed, with both false positives and false negatives. And pulling it all together is the trick. I have a four-pound box of paper from one office, 500 pages, and 291 pages of PDF from another for three months of visits, all out of order and wildly redundant. So much of it is wrong. You start to realize that, at best, it’s grade-D information, and what I put in my journals and spreadsheets is probably the most accurate, which a doctor would never agree to. Melissa: It’s the same here. The onus is still on the patient to gather it all and then use it. That’s a whole other thing, and it’s something I’ve always struggled with. A very powerful toy Health Hats: What words of wisdom do you have for people who are using these tools? Do you want to encourage them or caution them? Melissa: First, think about what state you’re in. If you’re a bit vulnerable, don’t feel confident with technology, or are unsure about any of it, then seek guidance. Have a buddy or a mentor to do it with. Melissa: If you’re like me, data-oriented and logical, deep research is great. But if you’re someone who needs minimal information and more would fry your nervous system, then either don’t do it, ask someone to do it for you, or tell the AI, “I don’t need lots of detail; give me the three key points I can take away.” You can always guide it. Many people use it like they’re talking to someone, which can be useful when you’re working through things. But if you can prompt it well, you’ll get what you need. Melissa: That’s why I’m writing a series of articles. I want to guide people so they can focus on one thing, like how to use their data to get good analysis, because it’s a lot. First, you’ve got to learn how to prompt, then what to put in, then how it works. My articles are trying to make it more accessible. It’s always us, the people who are chronically ill, who are least able to jump on opportunities and make the most of them, and we’re the ones who need it most. But if you’re worried about it or opposed to it, leave it. Health Hats: I’m not a black-and-white person; I’m more nuanced. It helps with some things but not others. One thing I’m struggling with is that it gives me too much to share, and I want to share all that depth. Maybe it’s useful for me, but not for other people. So, I’m learning to set limits. My audience has three minutes or 500 words. Then I can ask more questions. It’s amazing. It’s a toy, in a way. A very powerful toy. Melissa: Thank you so much. I can’t believe it’s been so long. Health Hats: I know. Do we need to make an appointment for another four years? Melissa: No, let’s do six months. Health Hats: Sounds good. See you around the block. Reflection Neither of us is going to be cured, whatever that word even means. But I am living a good life. I am playing music, traveling, and in love. My grandson just turned eighteen and is graduating from high school. Life is good. That is the whole point, really. The point was never the technology. I know my enthusiasm for using Claude turns some people off. A number of you seriously distrust anything with AI in it, and I don’t dismiss that. I’m uneasy too, less about the tool in my hands than about the AI-industrial complex behind it, the money, power, and momentum, something like splitting the atom: enormous force, no guarantee of where it gets pointed. And yet here I am, using Claude and Claude Cowork to cut the forty to sixty hours I spend on each episode down to about twenty. I’ll share how in future episodes. I hold the worry and use the tools anyway. The point is deciding to drive our own train and being glad to have one more tool in the cab. A tool, a toy used best by someone who knows their own mind and keeps both hands on the wheel. Referenced in episode Melissa’s Substack Melissa’s book on pregnancy, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome Melissa’s yoga program Melissa’s book: Fibromyalgia Won’t Win: Learning, Loving and Living with Chronic Pain and Fatigue (Melissa vs Fibromyalgia The Collection), New Zealand’s Right to Records. Please comment and ask questions: at the comment section at the bottom of the show notes on LinkedIn  via email YouTube channel  DM on Instagram, TikTok to @healthhats Substack Patreon Production Team Kayla Nelson: Web and Social Media Coach, Dissemination, Help Desk  Leon van Leeuwen: editing and site management Oscar van Leeuwen: video editing Julia Higgins: Digit marketing therapy Steve Heatherington: Help Desk and podcast production counseling Joey van Leeuwen, Drummer, Composer, and Arranger, provided the music for the intro, outro, proem, and reflection Claude, Perplexity, Auphonic, Descript, Grammarly, DaVinci Inspired by and Grateful to:  Photo Credits  Related episodes from Health Hats https://health-hats.com/fibromyalgia-managing-pain-doing-the-work/ https://health-hats.com/fibro-mama-book-review/ https://health-hats.com/accessible-yoga-honor-your-body/ Artificial Intelligence in Podcast Production Health Hats, the Podcast, utilizes AI tools for production tasks such as editing, transcription, and content suggestions. While AI assists with various aspects, including image creation, most AI suggestions are modified. All creative decisions remain my own, with AI sources referenced as usual. Questions are welcome. Creative Commons Licensing CC BY-NC-SA This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. CC BY-NC-SA includes the following elements:    BY: credit must be given to the creator.   NC: Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.    SA: Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. Please let me know. dannyhealthhats@gmail.com  Material on this site created by others is theirs, and use follows their guidelines. Disclaimer The views and opinions presented in this podcast and publication are solely my responsibility and do not necessarily represent the views of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute®  (PCORI®), its Board of Governors, or Methodology Committee. Danny van Leeuwen (Health Hats)

The latest Alex Murdaugh case update concerns the bench, not the defendant. The South Carolina Supreme Court has vested Judge Debra McCaslin with exclusive jurisdiction over all proceedings in the Murdaugh matter — including any retrial on charges that he murdered his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul — and her professional history with lead defense counsel Dick Harpootlian is now a matter of public scrutiny.The record, as reported: early in her career, McCaslin rented office space from Harpootlian, and during her judicial screening she identified him among the attorneys who shaped her legal career, reportedly stating he made an impression on her life. In this episode, defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis applies the actual legal standards to those facts — what judicial disqualification requires, how appearance-of-impropriety analysis works, who can raise the issue, and why prior professional association between bench and bar is far more common, and far less determinative, than headlines suggest.Faddis then turns to the substantive authority McCaslin now holds. The Supreme Court's reversal — rooted in former clerk of court Becky Hill's misconduct, to which she pleaded guilty — came with a directive that any retrial sharply limit the financial-crimes testimony that consumed hours of the first trial. McCaslin will define that boundary. Faddis assesses what the State's case looks like at each possible line, which evidentiary disputes from the first trial remain unresolved, and what her reportedly stringent sentencing record signals about how she may run this courtroom.His closing analysis addresses the only question that ultimately matters: what has to go right for the State this time — and does this judge make that more or less likely?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #DebraMcCaslin #TrueCrimeToday #MurdaughRetrial #DickHarpootlian #EricFaddis #BeckyHill #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #JudicialEthics

While we wait for the U.S to play their first game in the World Cup, Alex and Ethan discuss which teams they are rooting for. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of a generic over-the-counter tablet to help treat the Screw Worm infestation in cattle. In Friday tradition, we discuss your first-world problems!

What 3 words Matt breaks the law | What would you do? Deciding the next Australia’s Best category LINKS Alex Dyson's new book 'The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences' HERE Listen to Chopped Unc Mixtape, an album by Boilermakers on #SoundCloud HERE TICKETS TO MATT OKINE AUSTRALIAN COMEDY TOUR HERE If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Produced by: Bronwyn Dojcsak Post Production: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle to wonder what God's will is for your life? Many of us do. Although it isn't a quick answer, the best way to find God's will for your life is to read His Word. The Bible will tell you the answer to that question.Romans 8:31 tells us, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”Actually, finding God's will isn't the hardest part. Deciding to follow His will is where we get tripped up.People need the skill and the discipline of being persistent. Too often the impulse is to give up and then, if we're honest, pretend that God hasn't revealed His will to us.Good old Abe Lincoln had it right when he said that the only important response is to make sure we are on God's side, not whether He's on ours. God has already told us that He's on our side. He sent His Son, Jesus, to take the penalty for our sin. It doesn't get any more “on our side” than that. Change your thinking a bit. Don't focus on what you think God is supposed to do. Resolve instead to follow God, and to do it every day.Let's pray.Lord, your will is the thing that drives us on, to find our purpose in this life. Thank you for sticking with us. Help us to stick with you. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Jeannette McGill is a seasoned mountaineer and executive leader who, at 52, became the oldest South African woman to summit Everest in May 2025. With more than 30 years of global climbing experience—including leading expeditions across four continents—she knows deeply that the summit is never just about standing on top.  Jeannette's journey is a testament to patience, resilience, and the quiet power of backing yourself, no matter how many setbacks you face. Beyond her personal achievements, she is passionate about demystifying the modern-day myths of Everest and advocates instead for the very real challenges mountain terrains face through climate change globally. Having been there herself, she brings an informed, honest perspective on what is truly happening above 8,000m.  Today, Jeannette combines her love for high-altitude adventure with leadership on Boards and helping others explore their own limits. She also supports future generations through leading snow camps in the Victorian Alps and mountaineering scholarships, believing that mountains are powerful teachers of courage and humility. Her story is not just about conquering peaks but about becoming the kind of person who dares to try. We first spoke with Jeannette on 7th January 2021 - Jeannette McGill - 1st South African woman to summit Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Jeanette Corporate executive, board director and most importantly a mountaineer South African by origin,  located in Melbourne and spending up to 5 months in Nepal TGP Episode - January 7th 2021 - - 1st South African woman to summit Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world Her Mt. Everest dream  A one day - someday project… How climbing Mt. Everest came to the forefront of her mind To be a real mountaineer you needed to tick Mt. Everest off the list Deciding to go in a different direction in 1995  The pivotal moment - university and having a career or entering the climbing competition  Pursuing her career  Was Mt. Everest a realistic goal? Growing into the project Adding Mt. Everest to the bucket list after covid Going through a back surgery and perimenopause and deciding that 2023 would be her Mt. Everest year Using Mera Peak as an acclimatisation strategy  Getting sick and not recovering well, getting to camp 2 and not being able to continue. Heading back to Australia and deciding to go back in 2024 Deciding to gift herself the power of a mid-life sabbatical  Exciting her role in December 2023 and starting to train properly for Mt. Everest in 2024 Joining a small team Mechanical failure on the mountain - her jumar not working and getting word that her house in Australia had burnt down.  Getting to the South Col and not being in the right head space.  Knowing she was making the right decision to turn around and head back down the mountain  Dealing with the frustration and disappointment and why it was difficult  Not being in a good head space. Needing to pivot and become nomadic during the winter  Floundering and not knowing what was next Deciding that she would regret it if she didn't back herself one final time.  Pivoting and making the best of the situation  Having flexibility and deciding to do Mt. Everest one last time  Figuring out where to do the winter work - in either Scotland or New Zealand  Packing up and heading over to New Zealand to do training  Doing more mountain work, on the NZ Alps in the South Island  How it became a more personal/internal  objective/goal  What training looked like  Working with a mental and physical coach Using Training Peaks  Evoke Endurance Coach  Returning to Manaslu in the fall of 2024 Muscle endurance - steep hills in NZ out of Queenstown carrying 20kgs  Following a structured gym program  Her 'A' Team  Figuring out through processes and what could derail her Having cheat sheets e.g. a mopey list to keep her focused on her goal and what she needed to do Heading back to Mt Everest in 2025 and wanting to do the Everest - Lhotse Double (having 2 permits)  Acclimatising on Mt. Mera Peak  Being an older climber and the changes she made Sleeping at camp 3 on her rotation  Heading up to the balcony  The challenge of the 2025 season  Dealing with extreme winds and not being able to stand up Having to turn around - returning to her tent on the South Col and being hit with disappointment.  Maybe climbing Mt. Everest just isn't going to happen again - shedding a tear  Having her main sherpa needing to head back down to camp 2 Having the opportunity to go for the summit of Mt. Everest the following night  Now or never!!!!! Starting to prepare, getting herself together and heading back to the balcony before reaching the summit Reaching the summit - A surreal, glorious moment.  Crying on the summit and why she will never forget it The descent back to base camp - dealing with fatigue  Being able to look after herself on the descent  The afterwards - Relief? Adventure blues? The pressure on herself to achieve the goal Being at peace with herself  Needing to rest this calendar year and savour her summit Wallowing in the peace and knowledge of achievement  How to connect with Jeannette  Final words of advice for other women who want to take on their own mountains and challenges Keep stretching your fear muscle    Social Media Website: www.mcgillsmountains.com Instagram: @mcgills_mountains   

Sherrell Dorsey joins Carrie Kerpen to share her journey of transforming a newsletter into a data-driven media company that highlights Black innovation, underrepresented founders, and the business stories that traditional media overlooked. This episode explores founder burnout, media entrepreneurship, data as a business asset, market timing, team leadership, and the emotional complexity of selling a company.This episode is sponsored by Theory Planning Partners. Theory Planning Partners helps founders and business owners make smarter decisions around wealth, financial planning, and life after exit. Learn more at www.theoryplanning.com.3:35 - How The Plug Got Started8:38 - Deciding to Build Something Bigger 12:46 - Bootstrapping & Building the Data Product17:08 - Founder to CEO: Leading a Team21:12 - Recognizing It Was Time to Exit29:20 - Finding a Buyer & Shopping the Deal 29:59 - Communicating the Sale to the Team33:36 - Life After the Exit38:19 - Knowing You're a Zero-to-One Founder41:27 - What's Next: Climate Tech

What happens when you're told your dreams are impossible?When Michelle Huntington pursued aviation, she was told women shouldn't fly. One person even claimed women weren't physically suited for the cockpit.Michelle refused to accept someone else's limits.She went on to become one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide, spending more than two decades making critical decisions at 35,000 feet where waiting for perfect information simply wasn't an option.Those experiences taught her a lesson that applies far beyond aviation:The greatest risk isn't being wrong. It's not deciding.Today, Michelle is a TEDx speaker, corporate trainer, and author of Lady MacGyver: Unbelievable Stories with Altitude. She helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals navigate uncertainty, communicate effectively, and find calm when the pressure is on.In this inspiring conversation with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, Michelle shares lessons on resilience, confidence, decision-making, leadership, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn't perfectly clear.Whether you're facing a career challenge, a major life transition, or an important decision you've been putting off, this Women Road Warriors episode will encourage you to move forward with courage and clarity.https://www.michellehuntington.com/www.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#WomenRoadWarriors #MichelleHuntington #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #DecisionMaking #Leadership #Confidence #Resilience #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #WomenEmpowerment #Mindset #LeadershipDevelopment #Aviation #FemalePilot

"Don't overvalue the top procurement spot, and don't undervalue the tools and the budget required. It's an ecosystem." - Stephen Rauf, Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Zoetis Delivering more value with fewer resources is an easy thing to want, but tough to execute consistently over time… unless procurement rethinks their entire approach, from operating model and team structure to technology and stakeholder influence. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Stephen Rauf, Global Head of Indirect Procurement at Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company. Stephen unpacks how he has steered a lean, high-impact team through transformation, why "build vs. buy" is a weekly question, and what it takes to create true business partnership – while surfacing next-gen use cases for AI.  In this episode, Stephen shares his point of view on: -Building nimble procurement teams that can punch above their weight -Moving from managing spend to shaping demand with stakeholders -Using tech – and especially AI – to enable rather than overwhelm -Deciding when to build internal strength vs. partnering for expertise -Measuring a broader spectrum of procurement value, not just cost savings   Links: Stephen Rauf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenrauf/  Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe  Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement   

Want to work with me to scale your health practice? DM me “mastery” on instagram https://instagram.com/healthpreneurBecome the most trusted health practitioner in your market & attract pre-sold patients with YouTube → https://go.healthpreneurtraining.com/youtube?el=YT-june7Most coaches and practitioners are losing sales in the follow-up, not on the call itself. This one page changed that completely for our business, and in this video I am walking you through exactly how to build it and install it into yours.If your prospects are leaving calls saying they need to think about it and then going silent, the problem is not your offer and it is not your copy.In this episode I walk through the full anatomy of our sales process, the nine elements that build proof, transparency, and trust without you having to chase anyone, and the exact email to send immediately after the call. Whether you are a health coach, a practitioner, or a clinic owner, this is the most underused sales conversion tool in the industry right now.

You don't start on the top team, you don't love your coach, you're not the “obvious” recruit. So what? Olivia Heidel just turned that story into a pro contract in Germany.Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches, and experiences, on and off the field.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Adam Lane sits down with setter Olivia Heidel to walk through the real path from freshman team and twos squads to Division I, a conference championship, and finally signing to play professionally in Germany. They get into what it's like to be labeled early, play for a mentally and emotionally abusive coach, walk away from a five–year full ride, use the transfer portal the right way, and rebuild your love for the game inside a healthy culture. Parents, athletes, and coaches get an honest look at what actually matters if you want to play at a high level and still like who you are when you're done.Episode OutlineIntroduction and Background of Olivia HeidelOlivia's Journey to Professional VolleyballChallenges and Successes at Michigan TechTransition to IUP and UNCWPreparation for Professional Volleyball in GermanyAdvice for Young AthletesEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro & who is Olivia01:21 Deciding to play pro volleyball02:40 Finding an agent and German club05:32 Signing the contract & leaving in August08:10 Moving overseas and family reactions10:03 Club and high school years on “twos” teams12:19 Illness, COVID year, and lost recruiting time16:45 Full ride to Michigan Tech and toxic environment20:18 Entering the transfer portal and choosing IUP22:26 Winning conference and NCAA run at IUP28:01 Following coaches to UNCW and rebuilding35:00 D2 vs D1 speed, physicality, and coaching37:36 Advice to athletes on labels, fit, and leaving43:10 Adam's reflections and closingConclusionOlivia's path is not the clean highlight reel people expect. She was not the obvious star, did not get the perfect first college fit, and did not ride one school from freshman year to senior night. She put her head down, worked, made brutal decisions when things were unhealthy, and trusted that there was something better on the other side of uncomfortable moves. For athletes and parents, her story is a clear reminder that depth charts, team labels, and early recruiting wins do not decide your ceiling. How you respond, how you train, and what environments you choose matter a lot more.Action TakenPlan and record a follow-up Oak Performance Radio episode with Olivia Heidel after the Nikos episode to update her story from Germany.Olivia will listen to Nikos's Oak Performance Radio appearance to compare experiences with German volleyball.Olivia will connect with Nikos to talk through his time in Germany and swap insights on life and play overseas.CTASubscribe to Oak Performance Radio, share this with an athlete or parent who is stuck on labels, team levels, or a bad fit.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakperformancelabInstagram: @oakperformanceConnect with Olivia:@olivia.heidelThank you for listening to Oak Performance Radio. Keep training hard, pay attention to the environments you choose, and remember that your effort and decisions will always carry more weight than the label next to your name.SEO Keywordshigh performance, athlete recruiting, transfer portal, mental toughness, division 1, division 2, women setter, overseas pro, pro germany, club politics, toxic coaching, athlete development, ncaa, UNCW, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Michigan Tech, leadership, setter training, resilience, athlete confidence, leaving full ride, sports adversity, performance mindset, college athlete journey, pro contract, german league, team culture, coaching impact, long term development, athlete parents

Ollie George Clark is an award-winning right, who is having a moment. He's got 3 new TV comedy-dramas under commission. He's written plays that have been performed across the UK, had criticially-acclaimed stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and won the 'British Comedy Guide Sitcom Competition'.His new novel is 'Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer'. It's the start of a new middle-grade trilogy, about Youngest who on the day of the Deciding, during which every 12 year old learns who they'll be forever, decides to take his future into his own hands.We talk about setting it in a different world, and making it relatable to a younger audience. Also you can hear about his path to publication, and how much pressure he feels having signed a contract for a trilogy of stories. You can hear about how he finds the funny later on, how much he analyses his writing day, and why his word-count is so strict.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineThis week's episode is sponsored by the 'Quick Book Reviews Podcast'. Listen in to Philippa Hall and her fantastic guests wherever you've got this show.Support us - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Book of Judges ends in total moral chaos, with everyone doing "what is right in their own eyes." But right against that dark backdrop, a young foreign widow named Ruth and a heartbroken, barren mother named Hannah shine a brilliant light. If you feel surrounded by a spiritual famine, their stories are the ultimate anchor. Summary: In this episode, we bridge the gap between the chaotic era of the Judges and the dawn of the Kings of Israel by studying the Book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–7. We move past the surface history to uncover deep covenants of loyalty, the anatomy of desperate prayer, and the power of remembering the Lord's help. The Oasis of Ruth: We explore how the story of Ruth and Naomi serves as the absolute antithesis of pride. We look at Ruth's radical commitment to stay on the covenant path ("whither thou goest, I will go") even when it cost her worldly security. Famine in the House of Bread: We analyze the irony of Elimelech leaving Bethlehem—which literally means "House of Bread"—during a famine, and what it teaches us about seeking spiritual sustenance outside of the covenant. Hannah's Desperate Prayer: We dive into 1 Samuel 1, contrasting the shallow religion of Eli's sons with the agonizing, silent prayer of Hannah. We learn how she moved from wanting a son for her own status to vowing to "lend him to the Lord" for life. The Call of Samuel: We study the transition of prophetic power to a young boy who simply learned to say, "Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth." Raising Your Ebenezer: We break down the battle of Mizpeh in 1 Samuel 7. We discover what an Ebenezer—a "stone of help"—actually is, and why setting up markers of God's past deliverance is the only way to keep our hearts from wandering. Call-to-Action: Samuel set up a stone and declared, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." What is the "Ebenezer" or spiritual milestone in your life that reminds you of God's power when your faith feels shaky? Share your story in the comments below! To keep your eye fixed on a stable anchor and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of God's deliverance. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to the Book of Ruth 4:18 Famine & Loss 11:44 Thinking of Others or Thinking of Self 26:47 Putting Your Blessings on Hold to Bless Others 31:27 Deciding to Go or to Stay 40:15 Giving In & Going Home 45:43 Gleaning in Boaz's Field 54:17 Providing & Protecting 57:42 Honoring the Stranger 1:03:17 Trust Under the Wings 1:09:05 Going Above & Beyond the Minimum 1:18:13 A Near Kinsman 1:25:26 Gleaning in the Right Fields 1:31:33 Ruth & Boaz at the Threshingfloor 1:42:20 Spreading the Skirt 1:54:10 Redeeming Ruth 2:06:08 Hannah's Portion & Provocation 2:16:44 Comforting the Afflicted 2:21:27 Hannah's Prayer & Eli's Misjudgment 2:37:22 Hannah & Samuel 2:49:23 The Song of Hannah 2:56:47 The Sins of the Sons of Eli 3:13:32 Samuel's Call 3:27:03 Raiders of the Lost Ark 3:36:23 The Consequences of Taking the Ark Unworthily 3:50:04 Returning to the Lord 3:56:04 Conclusion: Ebenezer

Lauren Burnison is the founder of We Love Lucid, the UK's first alcohol-free travel company, and a trailblazer in the sober travel movement. From couch-surfing with nomads on the Mongolian steppe to snorkelling with sharks in Oman, Lauren has spent her life seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures—and this year, she took a two-month road trip through Spain and Portugal in a micro camper with her four-year-old daughter to celebrate ten years of sobriety. In this candid conversation, Lauren shares her journey from self-destructive habits to sobriety, how travel became her school of life, and the joys and challenges of being a single parent exploring the world. She talks about starting We Love Lucid, the lessons learned while traveling solo and with her daughter, and how adventure can transform the way we see ourselves. Explicit content: We touch on drugs, drinking, and addiction. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Lauren Coming from Northern Ireland Originally 41 years old Founder of We Love Lucid - The UK's First Alcohol-free Travel Company Being a single mum to a very energetic 4 year old girl  Being an aspiring writer Reflecting back on her early years  Being very creative, loving animals, and growing up in the countryside  Where her love of travel came from  Starting to learn Spanish in school and how her teacher inspired her Having a knack for learning languages  Finding a diary entry from when she was 15 years old Having an ambition to learn Spanish and French and wanting to live in Spain  Getting to visit Spain at 16 on a sports camp  Having her eyes opened and feeling invigorated while travelling on the road  Why A'Levels were such a slog and hated being told what to do  Being confident about travelling  Deciding to travel around South America  Getting into drugs and going down a self destructive path  Heading back home to go to university  Spending 6 months in Barcelona - working in a pizza restaurant and living in a tent Getting her degree Being taken further down the path and still being self destructive  Making changes at 32  Wanting to explore and see more of the world - spending time in South Africa Getting in more and more trouble  Turning 30 and heading to South Korea to work as an English Teacher  Having the best and worst moments of her life Hitting rock bottom and deciding not to drink ever since Getting in trouble, and having the fear of losing her life Partying with Chinese Dwarfs  Seeing how bad her behaviour had gotten Feeling and being alone on this part of the journey  Drinking 4 nights a week The hardest part - being faced with this situation of not knowing who she was  Who is Lauren? Having to deal with difficult emotions. Feeing so vulnerable  The night she decided to quit drinking  Creating 'We Love Lucid' and how it helped her stay connected with the sober community  Visiting the vast empty spaces in Mongolia  Growing up with horses and riding horses  Wanting to ride horses in Mongolia and how it turned in to a trip of self discovery  Trying to figure out the next steps Why life is not just good or bad - it's a mixture of everything  Heading to the South of Spain and doing a workaday experience over there How the idea for - We Love Lucid came about  Not having a positive view of sobriety  Thinking about her experiences as a sober person travelling  Starting to run the trips  Why the trips are all about connecting with sober people  Cycling from Beer to Soberton…. Why not all projects turn out how you want them to  Not wanting to be a quitter Getting to 70 miles….. Why it was a bit of a failure, but also a valuable lesson at the same time  Riding up the East Coast of Korea on a bike to North Korea The goodness of people  How travel and adventure changed after having her daughter Feeling as though her world has been shrinking How it affected her mentally - with not being able to travel  The realities of being a single mum in Scotland How her life seems so normal Starting to go away with her daughter  Being on a road trip in Portugal for 1/2 months  Trying to escape the winter in the UK Needing to stay in the UK and going with that  Starting to accept the reality  Wanting to start her blog - "Adventures of a single, sober mum"  Being able to afford a micro camper  Why trips are a condensed school of life  The beauty and joy of the quiet moments Walking with 12 women on the Santiago de Compostela  Mandy Manners - Sober Coach  She Recovers Foundation  How to connect with Lauren The stigma around being a single parent  Wanting to feel more empowered Final words of advice for other women Change is possible  Being inspired by Terence McKenna  Try something hard, push yourself out of your comfort zone.    Social Media Website: www.welovelucid.com - The UK's First Alcohol-free Travel Company  Instagram: @welovelucid  Substack: adventuresofasobersinglemum.substack.com

In this episode, I'm diving into the estrobolome, the powerful community of gut bacteria that plays a major role in how your body processes and clears estrogen. If you've been told your hormones are "normal" but you're still struggling with heavy periods, worsening PMS, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, or cycles that keep getting shorter, your gut may be the missing piece. I'm explaining: • What the estrobolome is and how it impacts estrogen detoxification • Why estrogen clearance matters just as much as hormone production • The role of beta-glucuronidase and how estrogen gets recycled back into the body • Signs your gut may be contributing to hormone imbalance • How constipation, bloating, dysbiosis, and low motility affect hormone health • Why GI Map and DUTCH testing can uncover issues standard labs miss • The connection between gut health, serotonin, PMS, and PMDD • How scar tissue, pelvic floor dysfunction, and inflammation can impact digestion and hormone symptoms I also share a client story about how improving gut health and incorporating hands-on bodywork helped dramatically reduce digestive discomfort and hormone-related symptoms. If you feel like you've tried everything for your hormones and nothing is fully working, it may be time to look deeper at your gut health and estrogen detox pathways. Ready to get answers and personalized support?Click the link in the show notes to book a strategy call with my team so we can help you identify the right next steps for your body and your symptoms:

Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood? What if you grow lonely in your old age? Or what if you have a loving partner, but you disagree on this choice? Deciding between parenthood and a child-free life requires clarity about your fears and deepest desires -- no easy task. This episode, psychotherapist and author of the book, The Baby Decision, Merle Bombardieri, helps us get clear. She discusses minimizing regret, figuring out your ideal timeline and navigating differing opinions with a partner.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

There are three reasons most entrepreneurs stay broke their entire career — and none of them are what you think. It's not the economy. It's not your niche. It's not your following size. It's not even your work ethic. In fact, some of the hardest working people I know are also the most broke. What's actually keeping you broke is invisible — it's running in the background like software you didn't know you installed. And the good news? You can delete it. Today I'm going to show you exactly what it is and how to fix it — because once you do, wealth isn't a goal anymore. It's inevitable. Chapters 00:00 Invisible Barriers to Wealth00:36 The Journey from Musician to Entrepreneur05:34 The Shift in Mindset10:14 Understanding the Broke Mindset21:52 Deciding to Change Your Financial Future23:40 The Power of Mindset in Wealth Creation24:38 Identifying and Fixing Broken Business Models33:56 Understanding and Avoiding Broken Metrics44:33 Transforming Your Wealth Mindset