Podcasts about Disarm

In this solo episode of 'Don't Cut Your Own Bangs,' Danielle Ireland dives into key lessons from her recent therapy sessions, emphasizing the importance of relationships. She explores how the drive to 'win' an argument often results in everyone losing, the power of genuine apologies over hollow ones, and the significance of understanding rather than feigned confusion. Danielle also shares personal insights and practical steps to navigate relationship conflicts with compassion and kindness, while promoting her journaling tool, 'Treasured,' aimed at deepening personal growth and self-awareness.   00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Solo Cast 01:47 Lessons from Therapy Sessions: Relationship Edition 03:03 Winning or Losing in Arguments 08:30 The Power of Pausing and Reflecting 14:23 Hollow Apologies and True Acknowledgment 18:02 Understanding and the Desire to Change 23:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE TO “DON'T CUT YOUR OWN BANGS”  Like your favorite recipe or song, the best things in life are shared. When you rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, your engagement helps me connect  with other listeners just like you. Plus, subscriptions just make life easier for everybody. It's one less thing for you to think about and you can easily keep up to date on everything that's new. So, please rate, review, and subscribe today.    DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below.   Website: https://danielleireland.com/   The Treasured Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal   Substack: https://danielleireland.substack.com/   Blog: https://danielleireland.com/blog/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW   Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured Transcript Winning Isn't Everything: Lessons from Therapy Sessions [00:00:00] Hello. Hello, this is Danielle Ireland and you are listening to Don't Cut Your Own Bangs Today. I am coming at you with a solo cast. These are so fun for me for many reasons. it's like a living, breathing journal where I can process things that are happening in my life or things that I've learned with clients and therapy sessions or just new aha things or whatever's really exciting for me. [00:00:28] I get an opportunity to put those in a place. I have been having some really juicy, juicy therapy sessions with clients over the last couple weeks, and what I've started to do, There are moments when I'm in a session with a client and I'm taking notes or I'm listening to something they're processing or something will fly outta my mouth, just improvised in the moment and I will think to myself, damn. [00:00:52] That was a tasty dish that was really interesting or that was super poignant, or I get like full body chills and I don't really know exactly what to do with the information, but I wanna put it somewhere. And so what has ended up happening over the years is I'll scribble something on a post-it note or I'll scratch something at the top of the client note to try to revisit later. [00:01:15] Sometimes in previous lives I've written them into blog forms or just brought them up with my husband over dinner thinking this. And actually little sneak peek behind the curtain. That is one of the ways, one of the first ways that the title for wrestling a walrus came to me. [00:01:34] It happened in a therapy session. I'm pretty sure I used it just as a way to iterate whatever the client was processing or experiencing in the moment. I wrote it down and it just stuck with me. And there's lots of moments like that. And so what we're gonna talk about today in this solo cast is lessons from sessions, but the ones that are really focused in on relationships. [00:01:58] So this is the lessons from Sessions, relationship edition, solocast, and. The only thing that's ever shared, in this podcast space is the. [00:02:12] Lessons that are gleaned, the takeaways that we can all find value from in the human experience, not personal anecdotes, addresses, names, identifiable characteristics, nothing like that. The point is not to out anybody at all. One that would be terribly unethical and I would lose my license for it. [00:02:32] But also just on a human level that feels ick. That feels really icky. I think that anybody who's curious about therapy or anyone who is in therapy, but wondered what it would be like in someone else's session. There is this innate curiosity of, is anyone else dealing with this too? [00:02:48] Has anyone else ever thought this also, or what do you do when you face this? That is, I think, a healthy, normal, reasonable curiosity I love that there's a place to share that. So yeah, we're gonna talk about relationships. So winning or losing in the context of relationships, particularly in an argument, if the goal is to win or if, if the goal is to not lose. [00:03:15] Depends on what side you're on. Are you righteous or are you just digging your heels in and being stubborn? if you are fighting to win or doggedly. Preventing the feeling of loss. Somebody always loses, win or lose. Somebody always loses in that type of dynamic. [00:03:33] So what happens when we do a fake apology? A hollow apology. And the last is the phrase I hear a lot. I just don't understand. I just don't understand. So we're gonna talk about each of these, how they play out in relationships, what you might be able to find value from within them, where you may be able to see yourself in them. [00:03:55] And I'll also share where I see myself in these too. though I sit in a therapist chair when I'm actually working with clients. I do my own work. I'm human too, and we're figuring this out together. So let's start with. When it's about winning or losing, you always lose. I think what gets lost in most heated exchanges, if we even peel back before the disagreement itself, there is a momentum. [00:04:26] That leads to disagreements, whether a repeated pattern, a repeated behavior or a fight that we keep having over and over and over again. It's never just isolated in that moment in time, there is a momentum that leads to it. [00:04:43] The issue in the kitchen or the fight in the bedroom, or the feverishly upset text exchange, Thing that we are fighting for is to be heard or to feel validated or for the other person to give us something. Usually something in the context of, you are right, I was wrong. [00:05:03] I see it your way. I will change and I will never do that thing that has led us to this moment that makes you uncomfortable ever, ever again. We're looking for some kind of either validation or a guarantee, and some of that makes sense and some of that is. Just not. and it's hard to know in that moment in time when we are flooded with feelings we're escalating and two people have dug their heels in. [00:05:30] It's sometimes hard to see the woods through the trees, but. What I know to be absolutely true, having worked with couples who are actively fighting in front of me, which is not fun. It's probably my least favorite experience working as a therapist. it really activates my nervous system, but also in my own fights and my own disagreements with my husband. [00:05:52] For example, when I am fighting to prove myself right at his expense, the expense of his experience or his point of view. I will lose because I'm either going to say something hurtful to win or I'm not listening, so I'm not receiving any of the information he's sharing. And also, once I'm that flooded and fighting to get my point of view across, I'm no longer in the environment, and I'm no longer sitting in front of my husband. [00:06:21] I'm sitting across an enemy and I'm a battle. And once that happens, once that mode is activated. That's when our worst qualities, our most destructive behaviors, can rise to the surface, and that erodes trust. it creates the opposite of really looking for, we're looking to be heard, one of the things that can be helpful is to even just catch that you're in it. am I trying to win or am I trying to understand something new? Am I trying to win or am I seeking to be heard? Am I trying to win? Meaning I need to be right. [00:07:04] And because in order for me to be right, they have to be wrong. Now, there are of course times where there maybe is a clear cut right and wrong, but what I'm speaking about in this context is not physical altercations or the extremes that are a little more clearly discerned. It's those. Muddy, messy, icky moments with someone that you actually care about or somebody who has a relationship that's important to you. [00:07:33] 'cause maybe it's not always a spouse or a romantic partner. it could be a friend or could be a family member. It could even be a coworker, but they're not a villain. They're not evil. But that is also sometimes a trick that our mind will play on us when we are fighting so hard to win, is we'll make the other person an enemy and we'll convince ourselves a story about them [00:07:53] Whatever our mode of operating makes sense to us, but what you can do is if you catch yourself in that place, you're like, oh, the warrior, the Warrior's armors on, and I am trying to win. This is, by the way, the hardest thing for me to do. Anytime because whenever there is unease, unrest, discomfort in a relationship, my need to fix or my need to get to a resolution quickly is so strong. [00:08:26] One of the best things you can do is pause the conversation, pause and walk away for a little bit. if like me, you have that hypervigilance that that need for resolution, that need to care take. Or if you are a justice seeking person, you're like, I will fight the good fight. [00:08:46] This is going to be really freaking hard. but I absolutely know. Based on the science, based on what is happening in our brains, what's happening in our nervous system, when we are engaged in an interaction like that, win or lose, you're gonna lose. So the best thing you can do when you catch it, even if it's mid-sentence, is to, and I'll actually do this, I'll do something, I'll do a gesture with my hands. [00:09:13] Like I'll throw up my hands like this, like, woo, I need, I need to stop. Or I'll do a timeout, hand signal. But I'll take a breath. I'll pump the brakes. Literally and metaphorically, I'll pump the brakes on the conversation and I need to pause and take a beat. There's actually a really common thread that I've, clients have told me about and I've actually experienced in my own life. [00:09:38] many times. I'll get off of a heated phone call and I'll hang up, and then a few minutes will go by. something will soften or a new thought will come to me, or I'll have a moment of clarity, or I'll start to feel contrite and maybe a little guilty at something at how I said something or what I said, and I'll actually have a better opportunity to reconnect through sending a text. [00:10:05] Now, I'm not a fan of text fighting or avoiding actual connection through text, but there is this phenomenon of. I have to stop the chain of events. That's un that's gaining momentum that I have. I'm losing control and I'm fighting hard to win. And I press pause and I stop and I breathe and I reflect [00:10:28] And then I'm seeing things in a different way. And then the act of texting. Is not to avoid the deeper connection, but I think there is something to, similar to why I love journaling. I'm thinking about what I'm writing and I'm thinking about what I'm sending. And generally that is either an apology or a more well-formed thought or a clarifying statement or a question that helps reframe. [00:10:56] There is something about step out of the game. If you catch yourself in this like pickleball match of like point, counterpoint, point, counterpoint, point, counterpoint, you're just trying so hard to win. [00:11:08] Step outta the game. So the pause is not abandoning the other person or abandoning the topic altogether, or it's not avoiding it. But I need to get out of this. The rules and the context of this game win or lose. I'm gonna step out. I'm gonna breathe and, you know, you're in a better place to reapproach the conversation when I come back online. [00:11:31] That's the language I use. it's hard to articulate into words 'cause it's a full body experience, The more I am caught in winning or losing or making somebody wrong, my focus becomes really narrow and I only see the examples. I only see the points that prove my perspective. Right? When I step out of the game and I breathe, [00:11:57] I come back to the present moment. from that perspective, I'm able to actually see the context of a broader frame of reference, and that opens up the conversation to better possibilities that are less corrosive and less draining. [00:12:15] So the takeaway from there, if you are fighting to win or lose, you will always lose. There is a better way to do it and my recommendation is to pause, step outta the game, breathe, reframe, and only reenter back into that interaction. When you feel yourself come back online. if you are in a relationship with a partner where you were the one choosing to step away and they. [00:12:40] Have an anxious attachment style or they are maybe more like me in this example where they're like, but they need, they need, they need to resolve. [00:12:47] So letting them know that I'm not walking away from you and I'm not avoiding us coming to. A resolution together, but now is not the time for me and I can't be my best me and do this. So depending on who you are and where you fall in each dynamic, it can be helpful to sometimes tend to that. If you have a partner that is a little bit more anxious attachedIf you've ever wanted to start a journaling practice but didn't know where to start, or if you've been journaling off and on your whole life, but you're like, I wanna take this work deeper, I've got you covered. I've written a journal called Treasured, a Journal for unearthing you. It's broken down into seven key areas of your life, filled with stories, sentence stems, prompts, questions, and exercises. [00:13:28] All rooted in the work that I do with actual clients in my therapy sessions. I have given these examples to clients in sessions as homework, and they come back with insights that allow us to do such incredible work. This is something you can do in the privacy of your own home, whether you're in therapy or not. [00:13:47] It has context, it has guides. And hopefully some safety bumpers to help digging a little deeper feel possible, accessible and safe. You don't have to do this alone. And there's also a guided treasured meditation series that accompanies each section in the journal to help ease you into the processing state. [00:14:06] So my hope is to help guide you into feeling more secure with the most important relationship in your life, the one between you and you. Hop on over to the show notes and grab your copy today. And now back to the episode. [00:14:19] When I am, sorry. Falls flat. Ooh, there is nothing. Well, okay, maybe there are other things. It really bothers me when there is a hollow, like a chocolate Easter bunny empty on the inside. I'm sorry. There are so many ways that repair is done wrong, and I think a lot of what though, these fake or hollow apologies feel rooted in. [00:14:49] It's an apology in sheep's clothing. we want a guarantee. If I just knew the right words, if I just knew the script, if I just said the right thing, then I could hijack all of the awkward, uncomfortable, vulnerable conversations that I don't wanna have. I don't actually have to feel any of the sticky, icky, uncomfortable feelings that. [00:15:10] Are involved in making amends, taking responsibility, because once I know something, I can't unknow it. And if I know something and I can't unknow it, then I might need to change. And change is uncomfortable and change is hard. if I just repeat the script, then I can just skip all that crap and get right to the fun part, which is, you know, avoiding discomfort altogether. [00:15:33] I'm sorry, but, or there's a good rule of thumb that whatever comes after, but is what you really mean. So if you find yourself either hearing or saying, I'm sorry, but blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I'm gonna tell you the, I'm sorry you just said was total bullshit and what you actually think and feel and what you mean is what comes after. [00:15:56] But there are so many ways that we say the words, but we don't mean the words. And so sometimes what I recommend to couples is to just swipe it from your vocabulary altogether. Because a lot of the time what we're looking for in place of an apology of atonement is acknowledgement. I see the impact my behavior had on you. [00:16:24] I see the effect that the way that I said what I just said, I can hear it now through your ears because you just shared. Your history, that experience you had when you were young, or you told me about the type of day you just had. I can now hear how that joke I thought was a joke or that comment that kind of came out sideways, or the fact that I'm frustrated and impatient I can now hear in a new way. [00:16:52] I have a new frame of reference. I have a new context because of what you shared, and I really appreciate you telling me that's not an apology, Fuck is that more powerful than so many times where we say, oh, I'm sorry, because I am sorry. Just, I'm sorry. I thought I was just making a joke. [00:17:11] Be discerning about your apologies. And also I think a really important question to ask that I will share with clients all the time. [00:17:24] Does the situation really call for an apology or is what the other person, or what you asking for is. Clarity and confirmation that your feelings matter. That your experience is real. And most of the time that is what we really are looking for. And that is enough Hollow chocolate bunny Apologies. Can Well, they can, they can get out 'cause I'm over 'em. [00:17:54] and I just don't understand. Oh. I just don't understand the faux helplessness, the performed confusion that a lot of us do. This one I find fun because when we are confused. Then we can't really make a choice. [00:18:19] And if we can't really make a choice because we don't really understand something, then guess what else we don't have to do. We don't have to change. And so a lot of times I will be working with a client who is either in a relationship with someone who is conveniently confused or they themselves. Are maybe not ready to know what they're on the cusp of knowing, or they're not ready to acknowledge what they already know. [00:18:46] There's all these different stages of readiness when it comes to making change, because change is hard and it's scary and it's uncomfortable, but this helpless confusion, I just don't understand. This is my favorite follow up question to that, and I empower you to use it. Just be ready for it though, because you can also use it on yourself. [00:19:10] I just don't understand. Do you want to, do you want to? Oof. I love that so much. Do you wanna understand, so just imagine you're having a conversation with you don't understand. Would you like to, because I'm happy to explain why it matters to me, because this is , the beauty and the really challenging part about emotional awareness . once we become aware. We can't unsee. If I don't know, then I'm gonna just keep doing what I've always done. But if I know I'm now presented with a choice that maybe I didn't have before, but now I have a choice and my choice is to either do the same thing pretending I don't know, or I'm gonna do the same thing, knowing full well and still choosing to do the same thing. [00:20:12] But it's a choice. It's not this helpless foe. I'm just lost and confused. I can't possibly be held accountable. Oh, record scratch. You do know now, and it's a real clarifying moment for an individual or for a relationship or for a job. Once I know what I know, I can't unknow it. [00:20:36] Now I'm being called to do something with this knowing, and sometimes that's a scary leap. The example that's actually coming to mind as I'm sharing this is I knew but wasn't ready to know for six months that I was ready to go out on my own and leave the practice. That helped me develop as a therapist and launch out on my own. [00:20:59] I knew for about six months that. I could afford it, that I was capable, that I had all of the resources I needed to make this happen. But I was scared to take the leap because change is hard. The unknown is uncertain and scary, and it's a new environment and new and scary, and it is just all, all the reasons why we may be avoid doing anything that's new. [00:21:24] But I knew and needed to be confused and then reminded and confused, and reminded and confused and reminded until I couldn't ignore what I knew anymore. And then I acted on it. And I think sometimes too , to wash this all with a, a big dose of compassion. I also think that a lot of times that that. [00:21:47] Knowing, not being ready to know, knowing not being ready to know is its own form of preparation. Like maybe what we see on the outside is procrastination is its own form of preparing. Getting ready to be ready, to be ready to change, [00:22:04] wherever you see yourself or your relationship or someone in your life in this process, I hope. That this has been clarifying. I hope you found some value in it or maybe sparked a fun conversation that we can continue to have. I welcome questions. I want your questions and I would love to be able to answer them for you here. [00:22:23] You can always email me at danielle@danielleireland.com. I am the only person who has access to that email, so I'll be the person that receives it. So hit me up with a follow up question. If you want me to expand on a topic or if you have a new one that you're curious about, let me know. [00:22:38] The thing I wanna leave, whether it's about winning or losing, or whether it's about when Hollow chocolate bunny bullshit apologies or being fake confused about something. If there was a way that we could simplify, well, okay, what do you actually do with this? [00:22:55] The first is breathe. The first will always be breathing. Because the breath is what allows all of the important problem solving parts of our brain that kick offline when we're absolutely flooded with emotion or in terror or thrown back to our 8-year-old emotional selves. Breath brings us back. So breathe. [00:23:19] I love doing this next step. I will think of myself or imagine myself as somewhere between like five and eight years old, but I think of little Danielle. [00:23:29] And then whenever I'm in conflict or mentally struggling with or taking issue with anyone, truly any other person, I will then imagine them as little them. So there's little Danielle and there's little them, and it softens me because one, the reality is we go back to an emotional age wherever, whenever we are flooded with emotion, the experience is exceeding our capacity to meet the moment. [00:24:01] And this is not a judgment, it's just a truth that when we get overwhelmed or flooded or have an adult tantrum or lose our temper emotions are seeping out our eyes, right? Whatever the expression is, the emotion of the moment is exceeding our capacity to meet it. Breath helps us kick back online and then remembering, oh, this is little me not knowing how to meet this moment. [00:24:25] And she's doing the best she can do. And then there's also a little version of this other person. Who is likely having the exact same experience in their own way, and it doesn't excuse behavior and it doesn't excuse mine, especially if I step outside the bounds of what's respectful. But to meet the moment with kindness and truth, doing that with compassion, with respect to what's likely happening inside me and likely happening inside the other, just really adds a nice, soft, cozy touch to the whole context. [00:25:00] Don't worry about a goddamn script. I've spent way too much time with clients, particularly in my early years, trying to craft the right thing to say. And I gotta say that those scripts will fail you when you're actually in the moment. Sentence stems can help. And maybe if you need a point of reference to launch into a well-worded email or text, but when you're speaking from the heart, it's gonna be the right thing. [00:25:25] But you won't be able to access that if you're not breathing. Disarm yourself, disarm the other. You're not enemies. You're not fighting. No one is trying to win or lose. And then say what you really feel and mean what you're saying. you'll know that it's the truth when it's also delivered with kindness. [00:25:48] Because what I absolutely believe to be true. A belief being just something you think a lot, and I think this a lot, that the truth can always be delivered with kindness. It doesn't mean it's gonna be comfy, cozy, it doesn't mean it's gonna be easy, and it doesn't mean the other person's going to like it, but it can absolutely is kind. [00:26:07] The truth is kind. So breathe, trust yourself, disarm yourself in the other. And try to do it with as much kindness as you can access. [00:26:20] I wanna hear from you. I wanna know what you think. I want to answer your questions, and I want to grow and get better with you. So before you leave, make sure to check out the show notes, all of the important links for my children's book, wrestling, a Walrus, my journal, treasure, a Journal for unearthing you, my website, all the fun ways you can connect with me. [00:26:40] They are there for you in the show notes. Make sure to check those out and write, review, subscribe to the podcast. Those three things are like the 1, 2, 3 power punch that help this podcast meet other people who can get value from it. The best things in life are shared, so please share and I hope you continue to have a wonderful day. [00:26:59]

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In our news wrap Monday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party says it's laying down its weapons and disbanding after reaching a peace deal with Turkey, the prime minister of India is warning Pakistan that his country will retaliate against any further attacks and California Gov. Newsom is putting pressure on local governments across the state to clear homeless encampments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Conflict is part of doing business—but how you respond can either make things worse or turn things around completely. In this episode of Impact Without Limits, Dale and Brian unpack ‘Dale's 3 D's'—Disarm, Defend, Define—and explain why the order of those steps makes all the difference.They share real stories, including one about a frustrated dealer and another about an unhappy customer, showing how simply listening and letting someone feel heard can shift the entire conversation. There's also a great reminder about the importance of staying unified as a business—because short-term wins at the expense of others don't lead to long-term success.Give it a listen to see how this simple framework can transform tough moments into opportunities to build trust.Episode Highlights: Disarm.Defend.Define.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:www.foreverlawn.comImpact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimitsForeverLawn's Instagram: @foreverlawnincGet Grass Without Limits HereVisit our show notes page HERESubscribe to Our Newsletter HEREDale's Instagram: @dalekarmieBrian's Instagram: @bkarmieThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode, Jasmine and Aaron go deeper into the connections between the anti-war and climate movements to highlight the importance of our WING campaign and the ultimate goal of disarming the planet. We then hear an excerpt from our recent Disarming Earth Day webinar on Land, Imperialism, and the Cost of War.

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Dogmatic people refuse to change their minds about topics. However, until we realise this, we can assume people are open to new facts or blind spots. But it's exhausting and dishonest. After all, if people are certain they are 100% right about everything all of the time (1 chance in a million), the probability we can change their mind is... 0%.So just say "I'm sorry, I didn't realise you're dogmatic about this." And if they say they are not, well, then things get fun.As always, thanks for tuning in! Hope everyone is well!

Imprisoned Kurdish PKK leader, Abdullah Öcalan, has once again called for the PKK to disarm and transition into a political party, but this time it might actually happen.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/doors-open-for-turkey-as-the-kurds-disarm

In today's episode, we cover the call for Kurdish militants to disarm, Austria's new government, Andrew Tate's flight to the US, and the Gaza ceasefire.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/eNyauPPcljEhttps://youtu.be/3mQCzHoe4vwhttps://youtu.be/KjqVOnuDilg TLDR's Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day's most important news stories from around the world. But we don't just tell you what's happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR's print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Rory Taylor and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Potential End to the Turkey-Kurdish Conflicthttps://www.dw.com/en/turkey-ocalan-calls-for-pkk-to-lay-down-weapons/a-71773113https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/27/pkk-leader-calls-on-kurdish-militant-group-to-disarm-signalling-start-of-fragile-peace-with-turkeyhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-pro-kurdish-party-sets-off-visit-jailed-militant-leader-2025-02-27/ ✍️ Far Right Shutout in Austrian Coalitionhttps://www.politico.eu/article/austria-coalition-forms-prevents-far-right-power/ ✍️ Tate Brothers Travel Ban Liftedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70wq044znxt ✍️ First Phase of Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Endshttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250227-hamas-calls-for-talks-on-next-phase-of-ceasefire-after-hostage-prisoner-exchange https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israeli-minister-sets-4-conditions-for-talks-on-phase-2-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/3492271 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 28th February 2025.Today: Turkiye PKK disarm? Israel-Hamas swap. Trump Gaza AI. North Korea hack. Thailand Uyghers. US Starmer free speech. Measles death. Mexico elephant. DRC rally violence. Morocco no sheep. Ukraine counterattacks. Austria coalition. UK children can see. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

In Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Hermey the Elf pulls the teeth of the big and bad abominable snowman therefore Rudolph and his friends no longer have to be afraid of him! Paul says Jesus has publicly disarmed the enemy therefore he has no power over us and we do not have to fear him! So do not let the enemy get in your head! When he reminds you of your past, you point to the cross and remind him of his future!

Emotionally dependent people make demands that often use fear, obligation and/or guilt. Here's how to manage yourself and the situation.Show Notes:How to Disarm any NarcissistBehavior Expert Reveals Exactly What To Say To A Narcissist - Chase HughesSubscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

A leader suddenly hears how harshly she speaks to herself. Wanting help, she turns to her coach who gives her tools to build a practice of self-esteem.     The three self-esteem practices are:Self-Acceptance: Practice being FOR yourselfSelf-Worth & Happiness: Practice saying, “I am worthy of being happy”Live in Reality: Practice acknowledging what is and what is not.Download our free Feeling Words Grid.The Tools bin with other free resources is here.Four ways to help you live in reality:Respect factsRespect facts about yourselfInterpretations are not factsFeelings are not factsNathaniel Branden's “The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem” is still a definitive work. Check out the 31-week sentence completion exercise in the back.Related categories in the library:Managing Yourself  Perception – How You Perceive YourselfSelf-TalkFive related episodes:241 - Conquering People Pleasing209 - How to Build Self-Awareness224 - How to Disarm a Trigger242 - Mastering Nerves231 - Staying Afloat in a ShitstormCurious about coaching? Reach out to Tom here. Free transcripts of this and every episode are available here. Our monthly email – finally easy to subscribe to! Click here!CALLING ALL COACHES!Join us at the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group. We meet six times a year. Our first meeting in 2025 is Friday, February 14th, 9:00 am Pacific.2025 Meeting DatesFebruary 14April 11June 13August 8September 12 November 14Fridays, 9:00 – 10:30am PacificSponsored by ICF-LAStay safe, everyone.From The Look & Sound of Leadership team 

If sex is a weapon then love is a double homicide.By kittybeaver, in 5 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. "Start with the bookshelves." She pointed to the wall next to the fireplace. "Remember, we're looking for a bullet hole or an opening a gun could've been fired through."Tina turned her attention to the wall in front of her, moving her scanner methodically over the wood paneling and around the ornately framed oil paintings. It was her educated guess that the murderer had been in the neighboring office and drilled a hole in the wall."These are some fancy books," Dirk said. Tina looked over her shoulder and saw his head tilted sideways as he read the spines. "They're all hardcovers and absolutely no Harry Potter.""Don't worry about the books." She took one of the paintings off the wall and scanned behind it. "We're looking for something abnormal, something that's just slightly off.""There's something off with the bookshelves," Fact-Tel announced."I knew it," Dirk said. "Who doesn't, at the very least, have Sorcerer's Stone?"Tina placed the painting back on its hook and crossed to the other side of the room. "What did you find, Fact-Tel?""Should I have said Philosopher's Stone?" Dirk asked. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, that's the metric title, right?""They're not real books," the A.I. said, ignoring Dirk. "It's a false bookcase. The scans are picking up a hollow space behind them.""That is so cool," Dirk said. "What do you think's back there? Pirate's treasure? Porno magazines?"Tina ran her hand around the edge of the bookcase, searching for hinges or a hidden lever. "City Hall is over a hundred years old. It's rumored there are secret passages all through the building, from the base of the Matthias Middle statue on top of the clock tower to the top of that clock statue containing Matthias Middle's bones in the sub-basement. This could be how the killer gained access to the office." She stretched her arm up as far as she could, but even in her high heel boots she couldn't reach the top shelf. "Dirk, feel along the top with your hand. See if you can find a button or something that will open the bookcase."She watched him carefully as he reached his arm up, noting how his T-shirt rode up to reveal his flat stomach and that wispy line of hair that ran from his belly button down into his snug fitting jeans. It was a surprise to feel her tongue peeking out of her mouth and running along her upper lip, as if it too wanted to catch a glimpse of Dirk Allen's happy trail. It seemed every part of her body was proud of his physique.Tina quickly turned, averting the gaze of both her eyes and tongue. "Fact-Tel, how large is the space behind the bookcase?" 'Proud' wasn't the right word for what she felt and she knew it. She needed to stop lying to herself. Her physical attraction to Dirk was a problem, but not nearly as big a problem as her emotional attraction to him. "Could a person conceal themselves there?""Definitely," the computer responded. "If I can analyze the dust and air particles in the space I might be able to tell if someone's been in there recently.""I found something!" Dirk was so excited he nearly shouted. Both his arms were stretched way above his head, his fingers curling over the top edge of the bookcase."Is it a button?" Tina asked, remembering to keep her voice low. "Press it.""Ok." Dirk's hand pressed down, then he took a quick step back.A rumbling noise emerged from the shelves and they started to slide sideways. A dark space appeared, approximately three feet, or rather, Tina reminded herself, .0914 meters wide."Good job." She looked up into Dirk's pale green eyes and gave him another smile. He had such pretty eyes. They contrasted nicely with his dark hair and full, masculine lips. The better Tina got to know Dirk the more attractive he grew. And he was fucking gorgeous when she first met him. It was disturbing, to say the least. Increased physical attraction toward an individual was one of the first signs of,Tina swallowed. She didn't even want to think the words.Increased physical attraction toward an individual was one of the first signs of falling in love.According to SWSO rule #96, secret agents were only allowed to experience three types of love: love of country, love of duty and love of sacrifice. Any other love could be used as a weapon against an agent. It had taken Tina years of therapy to reduce her familial love to an ambivalent indifference. Now, if some deranged villain made her choose between saving the world or saving her parents, she'd make the right choice without regret. Goodbye Mr. and Mrs. Blondell. You died for a good cause.Romantic love was the most dangerous and that was the direction Tina's feelings for Dirk might be heading. The intense romantic bond had to be avoided at all costs. It caused people to lie, steal, or, even worse, wear matching outfits to company picnics. She'd seen it happen too many times before and she had vowed never to let it happen to her.Love, in its essence, was a release of oxytocin in the brain. Every time she engaged in sexual intercourse with Dirk, every time he gave her another mind blowing orgasm, her brain released more oxytocin, conditioning her to feel love and affection for her coworker. As much as she wanted to invite him into her bed and ride him like a wild mustang, she couldn't do it. More sex meant more oxytocin. They couldn't have sex ever again, even if the job required it.Pushing those thoughts from her mind, she pulled her SWSO issued flashlight from her purse and peered into the void. Her beam of light fell on a small, but comfortable looking recliner, a stack of magazines, a box of tissues and a pump bottle of lotion.Dirk reached down and snatched a magazine from the top of the pile. "What do you know, it is porn. The murderer must have planned to wait a long time." He held the magazine sideways so that the centerfold flipped down. "Nice."Tina moved quickly and picked up the next magazine from the pile. While a woman graced the cover Dirk was holding, a man stared back from the one in Tina's hands. There was no mistaking his pretty, green eyes, dark hair and plump, manly lips. Dirk had worked as a model for years before joining the SWSO. It was possible he could have done a risqué photo shoot.It only took a second to open the magazine and look inside. Yep, it was him. She recognized that cock."Get a load of this, Fact-Tel." Dirk was holding his scanner over the magazine. "Tell me that's not DNA.""General Zero." Tina barely breathed the words. Could it be? Might they finally have some evidence that would help them track down their nemesis?"Nope," Fact-Tel said. "That's Appleton's spew.""What?" It almost felt like Tina's heart was breaking."Chesterfield Appleton," the A.I. continued, "Middleburg City Comptroller. The person whose office you're standing in. He's the one who ejaculated onto Miss February's mammary glands.""That makes no sense." Dirk dropped the magazine back onto the pile, while Tina surreptitiously rolled hers up and slipped it into her purse. "Why would Appleton hide for hours just to shoot himself?""I find no evidence of a firearm," Fact-Tel said. "No bullet casings or gunpowder residue.""The murderer was never behind the bookcase." Tina sighed. She knew it when she first saw the magazines, but she didn't want to believe it. Linking Zero to the murders was her top priority. The sooner she did it, the sooner she could put the criminal mastermind behind bars.Her feet felt heavy as she crossed the room to the fireplace, careful to step over the cadaver outlines. She ran her fingers over the intricate wood carvings in the mantelpiece. The winged cherubs holding satchels of money, seemed to mock her with their smiling faces."We're back where we started.""We know some things," Dirk said, his voice a little too perky. It was obvious he was trying to cheer her up. "We know Appleton was a horn dog with a rub cubby at work. We know he was doing the nasty with Snide.""Ugh, biologicals and your need to touch genitals," Fact-Tel muttered. "It's so gross.""It's too bad good old, smut aficionado Chesterfield didn't make his own pornos," Dirk said. "If he'd recorded schtupping Snide, then maybe he'd have recorded the murderer too."Tina looked up at the mirror over the fireplace. The whole room was visible behind her. There was Appletons's massive, wooden desk, the bay windows that looked out over City Hall Plaza, and over by the bookcase stood Dirk looking good in his tight pants and T-shirt. From this vantage point she could see everything."Maybe he did film it." Pointing her scanner at a section of the mirror, she turned it on and counted to 100. "Fact-Tel, what's on the other side of the mirror? Is there a camera or something?""I hate to tell you this," the A.I. responded, "but it's just a wall.""No!" In her frustration, Tina threw the scanner down onto the plush, red carpet, letting her purse drop to the floor with it. "Why does this case have to be so frustrating?" She closed her eyes and rubbed the bridge of her nose with her fingers. "Why can't it just solve itself?""Relax," Dirk said. "You're trying too hard." He walked up behind her and placed his large, strong hands on her shoulders. "When I think too hard, I get a headache and then I can't think at all." His fingers and thumbs started to work the stiff muscles of her neck and back, digging into the knots of tension. "If I stop thinking, if I let it all go, Well, by the time the headache goes away, you've figured it all out and I don't have to think any more."The touch of his fingers felt good. It did relax her. It also made her horny as hell.Her eyes popped open. "That's it. We'll make our own movie.""What?" Dirk's hands dropped to his side and he took a step backwards.Tina spun around to face him. "We're going to reenact the crime."He glanced down at the cadaver outlines taped on the rug and then back at her. "You mean, " He tugged at the collar of his T-shirt. "You mean, we're going to have sex?"Tina was excited. The little shadows her erect nipples cast on her blouse made that obvious. And Tina's excitement was infectious. It made parts of Dirk's body get erect too. But he couldn't have sex with her, not again.Not that he didn't want to, because he did. He couldn't spend a minute in her presence without fantasizing about lifting her skirt and pulling down her panties. He thought about bending her over the desk and taking her from behind. But the truth was, he didn't want to just have sex. He wanted to make love to her.He wanted to undress her slowly, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight and soft jazz playing in the background. He wanted to lay her down on a bed scattered with rose petals and take his time kissing every inch of her gorgeous body. He wanted to sink into her slowly, moaning her name as she whimpered how much she loved him. They would become one, both body and soul. It would be so beautiful, they'd climax together with tears in their eyes.Dirk wanted to make a baby with Tina. He'd never had a pregnancy kink before, but the other night he'd rubbed one out while thinking about fertilization. It was freaking him the fuck out. If he was going to get past this, past his obsession with his work supervisor, he'd have to go cold turkey and not have sex with her ever again."We're going to have sex?" he asked."No." Tina smiled awkwardly. "Of course not. No."Dirk wasn't sure if he felt relief or disappointment. "But we're reenacting the murder."She nodded. "The moments that led up to the murder, yes.""And in the moments leading up to the murder," he said, his eyes dropping once more to the body outlines taped on the rug, "Appleton and Snide were having sex."Tina laughed nervously and tucked her hair behind her ear. "Sure, but there's no need for us to actually, do, you know, that. Not this time.""You're not going to touch genitals?" Fact-Tel asked."No." She laughed louder. "We're just going to go through the motions.""Oh." Dirk definitely felt disappointed. "Like an old married couple.""Exactly." Tina gave him a friendly, little punch on the side of his arm. Then she patted him in the same spot, gently squeezing his biceps. A dreamy look flitted across her eyes and her lips curved into a half smile. "That's nice.""What?" Dirk wasn't sure what was going on."What?" She dropped her hand to her side and took a step back. "I'm sorry. What?""You're reenacting the murder," Fact-Tel reminded them."Of course we are. I'll be Sylvestra Snide." Tina walked to one of the cadaver outlines and carefully placed her feet on top of the outline's feet. "She was standing here with her panties around her ankles." Then she reached up her skirt and wiggled her hips until her underpants slipped down her legs.All Dirk could do for a moment or so was stare at the silky blue with yellow polka dots fabric resting on the tops of her boots. He had recently come to the conclusion that women's panties were like the cover to a really good book. He just wanted to open it and bury his nose in the tight prose inside. Tina's book, of course, he'd red before, but, as with all the classics, it was worth going back to again and again."You're Chesterfield Appleton," Tina said, her voice super cheery, much more cheery than the reenactment of a brutal crime called for. "He was standing there." She pointed to the other cadaver outline. "And he had his pants and underpants around his ankles.""Oh. Ok." Dirk took his place near her and unzipped his fly."You can leave your boxers on." Her eyes drifted down to his underwear. "Boxer briefs. Snug, black, boxer briefs. Those look good on you.""Thanks." He wasn't sure what else to say.She blinked a couple times, then looked up to meet his gaze. "Leave them on. No reason to take them off since we're probably just going to dry hump.""Oh." That didn't sound so bad. "Like Catholic high school students.""Exactly." She turned, so that her back was to Dirk. "This is the general area they were in when they were shot. When they fell, the force of the bullets probably knocked them back a few steps. So we have to figure out where they were at the moment right before they were shot.""The fireplace." Dirk, his jeans still around his ankles, shuffled forward a few paces. "They were probably watching themselves in the mirror.""Oh sure." Tina shuffled forward too and placed her hands on the mantelpiece, one hand resting on a cherub's face, the other on a bag of money. "Snide would have stood here.""And Appleton would have been here." Dirk took his place behind her and grabbed onto her hips, which were way lower than he had expected. "We do not line up. Not at all."He'd known Tina was short, that was obvious from the first time they met. He just hadn't realized how much shorter she was than him. Even with her high heels on, if they were actually going to have sex, he'd be fucking the small of her back.Had they never done it standing up before? He tried to think back to all the times they'd had to have sex for work. They must have done it standing up for at least one of them. When the safety of the general public was at stake, one didn't usually have the luxury of lying down. They had done it bent over a table like surface. Dirk must have been bending his knees more than he was aware of at the time.Oh wait. They had done it standing up, but face to face. He'd lifted Tina and she'd wrapped her legs around him before he nailed her to the wall. That was a good one, ve

December 2024 proved to be a busy one for Viper, but not in regards to sitting down and playing games! So join him and the Discord audience for a recap of what they got up to in December 2024. TRACKLISTING: 00:00:00 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass - DS Shroom Ridge 00:02:16 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Link no Boken) - Great Temple 00:03:26 Welcome to Viper's VGMture 00:09:54 Picross S - MEGA DRIVE & Master System Edition [Picross S - Mega Drive & Mark III Edition] - Title Screen 00:12:08 Detective Pikachu (Great Detective Pikachu) - Chapter 6: GNN 01 00:14:33 You're Listening to Viper's VGMture 00:28:15 STARBLADE arrange version - Engage in Single Combat 00:29:48 Kirby: Planet Robobot (Hoshi no Kirby Robobo Planet) - Complex · Laboratory 00:31:54 This is Viper's VGMture 00:38:46 Detective Pikachu (Great Detective Pikachu) - Chapter 9: Disarm the R Machine! 02 00:40:47 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Battle -Qadištu- 00:45:20 Thanks for Listening! 00:49:00 Mega Man 2 (Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo) - Dr. Wily Stage 1

Keith sits down with Jesse Leach  to discuss growing up across the country and settling in Providence RI, discovering the local scene, early music influences including Dropdead, Bloodlet and Threadbare, Jesse's early work in music and personal experiences that informed his outlook and creative process. We also discuss Killswitch Engage , their recent tour of Australia and New Zealand with Iron Maiden, the logistics of playing to a stadium sized audience, Killswitch Engage's history as a band, their quick rise to notoriety after the release of their debut Self Titled LP and the massive follow up LP "Alive or Just Breathing", Jesse's departure from the band shortly after its release, Jesse's post-Killswitch band Seamless and how he learned to live as a touring musician in that band, some Times of Grace history, rejoining Killswitch Engage for the "Disarm the Descent" LP, how Jesse rediscovered his artistic voice for their upcoming LP "This Consequence" and more.

What The Riff?!? makes another scary trip down the Halloween rabbit hole with these theme songs, movie and TV music, and rock songs with a bent towards the macabre.  We hope you enjoy this third edition of "Halloween" from What the Riff?!? Highway to Hell by AC/DC  The opening track to the 1979 album of the same name features Bon Scott on his last album as lead singer of the group before his untimely death.  The name of the song was inspired by the group's gruesome touring schedule.Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue  The Crue's 1983 breakthrough album of the same name would establish them as one of the most successful metal bands of the 80's.  The song was controversial, with many believing that it encouraged devil worship, though the lyrics themselves do not explicitly do so.Disarm by The Smashing Pumpkins  Off their breakout album "Siamese Dream," this song references "the killer in me is the killer in you" is inspired by Billy Corgan's contemplation of his negligent parents and suicide.  The lyrics "cut that little child" caused the song to be banned by the BBC.Demons by Imagine Dragons  This song off Imagine Dragons' major label debut studio album became their second top 10 single.  It is really not about demons in the Halloween sense, but more the tragedies of life like abuse, PTSD, and mental illness.Voodoo by Godsmack  The third single from Godsmack's self-titled debut album was inspired by Wes Craven's film “The Serpent and the Rainbow.”  This song became Dave Bautista's theme song as Leviathan when he was in the WWE.  Mommy's Little Monster by Social Distortion  The title track from Social Distortion's debut album tells a horror tale of a kid becoming a punk rocker.  It is another song about dealing with personal demons rather than the supernatural. Witch Wolf by Styx  Early in their career Styx put out this song to lead off their third album, “The Serpent is Rising.”  James Young takes lead vocal duties on this song that tells about a person accursed by a creature called the witch wolf, and night rider.Dragula by Rob Zombie  The lead single from Rob Zombie's debut album may be his biggest hit.  The audio clip at the beginning of the song is taken from the 1960 horror film “The City of the Dead.”  The name comes from the TV sitcom "The Munsters," where Grandpa Munster has a dragster called "Drag-u-la."The theme to the TV series "Twilight Zone" This menagerie of bizarre tales from the early days of TV still has staying power in our sci-fi culture. Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger walks us through a discussion with Old Scratch himself in this well-known classic from the Stones' catalogue.  The idea is a narrative from Satan's point of view as he reviews historical events.That Old Black Magic by Frank Sinatra  Old Blue Eyes gave us this romantic song with a Halloween bent.  It was a jazz classic originally written in 1942 with lyrics penned by Johnny Mercer.  Love is "that old black magic" in this tune.Night of the Vampire by Roky Erickson  From this cult classic album "The Evil One," this song is one of a plethora of horror-oriented tracks on the album.  Erickson spent a significant amount of time in mental institutions.The Kill (Bury Me) by Thirty Seconds to Mars  Jared Leto, front man for the group (and perhaps better known as an actor today), has said this song is about the relationship you have with yourself, and confronting the dark side of who you are.Take Me to Church by Hozier  This haunting hit song compares falling in love with a kind of death, and compares the lover to a kind of religion. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiating a raise as a nurse practitioner. They emphasize the importance of collecting data about your job performance and your value to the organization. They also highlight the need to consider the employer's perspective and understand what matters to them. The conversation covers productivity metrics, RVUs (Relative Value Units), and the importance of building a case for a raise. They also discuss the different factors to consider in a compensation package and how to approach the conversation with your employer. In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiation strategies for healthcare professionals seeking salary increases. They emphasize the importance of preparation, including researching market rates and determining one's value. They also discuss the dynamics of negotiation and the need to disarm the other person and maintain a positive, collegial tone. They provide tips for requesting a meeting, presenting a case, and handling non-committal answers. They also address the challenges of negotiating within a group or tier system and offer advice for advocating for oneself while maintaining a collaborative approach. They discuss the importance of follow-up and provide strategies for handling requests for additional data or delaying decisions. They also mention the NP Salary Report, a resource for healthcare professionals to anonymously submit and access salary data.Takeaways- Collect data about your job performance and the value you bring to the organization when asking for a raise.- Consider the employer's perspective and understand what matters to them.- Build a case for a raise by highlighting your productivity metrics, such as patient volume and revenue generated.- Take into account the different factors in a compensation package, including salary, bonuses, benefits, and work schedule.- Approach the conversation with a partnership mindset, focusing on achieving mutual goals. Research market rates and determine your value before negotiating a salary increase.- Disarm the other person and maintain a positive, collegial tone during the negotiation.- Request a meeting without disclosing the purpose, and present your case in a positive and data-driven manner.- Be prepared for non-committal answers and follow up to close the loop.- Advocate for yourself within a group or tier system by discussing the issue individually with the lead NP and going through the proper chain of command.- Be open to alternative forms of compensation or recognition if a salary increase is not immediately possible.- Use the NP Salary Report to access salary data and support your negotiation efforts.For a full transcript and conversation chapters, visit the blog www.realworldnp.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-raise/. ______________________________© 2024 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see https://www.realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rebecca as she uncovers the psychology behind narcissistic behavior in legal battles and reveal the one question that can throw them off their game. Whether you're in the middle of a high-stakes divorce, custody battle, or any other confrontation with a narcissist in court, this technique could be your secret weapon to expose their lies and manipulations. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the OUTSMART A NARCISSIST A 4-STEP PROVEN PLAN To Take Your Power Back RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here:  https://slay.rebeccazung.com/slay-it-now-a ___________________________________ _________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube!  GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's October you freaks, and it's still hot as hell out there. D-Beating your pretty little faces off as usual. A new one from El Matador and BGP! AKA, 50 Stick. A bunch of new ones, of course, as well as a few oldies but goodies. Hit us up at brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com and download our music on our Bandcamp page. Our new Crickets EP (only 7 tapes left!) has been remastered and is now available on YouTube Music and Spotify.478 Playlist:Punk Trance Ult...Nostalgia Boy 1:28 50 STICK Unreleased Single Austria WTF 1:23 Urban Misery Demo 2024 Znamenité sólo (a great solo) 1:03 phobiarecords Death Culture Deprivation - Past 7"EP MA BUZZKILL 1:26 Latch Trapped in This Flesh End Of The World (bkgrd) 4:37 CRAM Total Eco War MS Dwindling Hope At the End of This Bottle 1:00 Terror Trance Intrusion Madness dbeatpunkmadness GLOBAL HOLOCAUST - Rupture 2:57 V/A Crust Punk 2024 D​​​-​​​BEATING Vol​​​.​5 CRUSTALNO JASNO - Krpelj (tick) 0:48 D​​​-​​​BEATING Vol​​​.​5 OK Nuclear Laugh Recs KRYLON KANG 0:46 XMONKEYFUCKX MOBILE WITH THE SHIT Senzuri Boy 0:58 General Speech Deef -  脳 (Nou) Berlin Putar Belit (twist twist) 0:51 Sihir Ular akan patuk (snakes will bite) Jungle Noise Recs Italy Nothing Special 0:45 So Close Painkiller Mentality Jagad Till Dods 1:26 Product Assar I Thrash, Therefore I Am! Haistelijat (sniffers) 0:50 Terveet Kädet I Thrash, Therefore I Am! You're Goin' Down 2:09 Nashville Pussy Let Them Eat Pussy Hell Attack (bkgrd) 4:26 Hell Attack Pan y Circo, Mosh y Pisto EP Lancaster Drunk at The Movies  1:01  Nuke 'Em High  S/T Your Grave 1:39 Destroy L.A. Vandalize ep 2007 Мент 0:56 Fast Fuckers Fast Fuckers/Шарм СС split tape MIDNITE BRAIN - pound of flesh 1:06 VA - OFAL best of 2013 CLEANSING WAVE-MIDNITE BRAIN - split Losing It All 0:57 Antibodies LP 2018 Croatia Bleed the leech 1:35 Nailed In S/T EP Terror All Around 2:49 Bastards Never Forget The Past Italy Scum of Society 1:59 K-19 NEVERMIND THE HUMAN DECAY bloodroot 1:24 fluoride fluoride Lies. 0:55 Cheap Drugs ANGST. Formby Channel- Plums   1:51 Noise Punk Recs Soundcloud Track É O FIM!!! (bkgrd)  4:12 Final Trágico É O FIM!!! Order vs Chaos 1:25 Disflesh The Beginning Of The End Columbia KABRÄ - TeMataran 1:13 KABRÄ RawPunk RawBrutal Assalto I Brooklyn ٥.كس أم الاحتلال (Fuck the Occupation) 1:32 Pure Terror Blood Oath CA taking the L 0:56 Happy Society two track demo 2022 Séptimo Sello (7th seal) 1:10 Campo Marte Campo Marte Battle of Disarm - Science have taken our health 1:29 Already too much blood on science hands - Various artists Straight edge my arse 1:17 Disfortune D-Beat noisemarines Germany Allergic to the world 0:52 Psych Out Collected Killings 2002 - 2021 Indonesia Fluster 1:28 Richter Scale Hazed - Trapped AU E.T. Muscle Man 1:38 midgee MIDGEE Make Room, Make Room (bkgrd) 3:32 Stormtroopers of Death Bigger Than the Devil Gator 2:06 Feet First Let The Punks KnowOther ways to hear BGP:Archive.org#478 on ArchiveApple PodcastsYouTube PodcastsPunk Rock Demonstration - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRipper Radio - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTContact BGP:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of our punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!

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A new study exposes the deceptions driving the Giffords Law Center's score card. The report, sponsored by NotMeCA and the Transparency Foundation, completely invalidates the claims frequently cited by gun control proponents like Gavin Newsom. Download the report yourself at https://notmeca.org . California is forced to honor self defense rights of non-Californians. Ian Asher from GunTVShows calls in to share updates on the upcoming San Diego / Escondido Gun Show on September 7-8, 2024. Bill Wells is running for Congress and has a serious opportunity to win the seat over Sara Jacob's. Will you help a Pro2A official win? Bill Wells for Congress 2024 SEAL1's STUMP MY NEPHEW: What was the first commercially available ‘Magnum' cartridge? Get your tickets for the Gun Show & sign up for an in-person class today! https://gunownersradio.com/gun-show Get tickets to Gun Prom to help get more PRO2A Officials Elected https://gunprom.com -- Like, subscribe, and share to help restore the Second Amendment in California! Make sure Big Tech can't censor your access to our content and subscribe to our email list: https://gunownersradio.com/subscribe #2a #guns #gunowners #2ndAmendment #2ACA #ca42a #gunownersradio #gunrights #gunownersrights #rkba #shallnotbeinfringed #pewpew -- The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO). https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://orangecountygunowners.com http://inlandempiregunowners.com Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win. SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT YOUR SELF DEFENSE RIGHTS! Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com Learn to FLY at SDFTI! San Diego Flight Training International: https://sdfti.com Clean your guns easier, faster, and safer! https://seal1.com Stay cool this summer with Straight Shooter Heating & Cooling! https://straightshooter.ac

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," Bryan Koci shares a snippet from a live event featuring Rachel Choo, Whissel Realty's Director of Sales. Rachel delivers 15 invaluable tips for real estate agents to master prospecting, emphasizing authentic communication, building rapport, and effective follow-up strategies. From handling cold calls to understanding client needs, Rachel's practical advice equips agents with the tools to connect better with potential clients and close more deals. This episode is a must-listen for agents looking to refine their prospecting techniques and increase their success in the competitive real estate market. 00:00 - Introduction & Overview 00:54 - Tip 1: Approach with Familiarity 02:18 - Tip 2: Avoid Generic Questions 04:55 - Tip 3: State Intent Clearly 05:48 - Tip 4: Cling to Emotional Cues 07:31 - Tip 5: Listen to Understand, Not to Respond 09:12 - Tip 6: Know Your Intent 11:13 - Tip 7: Lean Into Awkwardness 12:00 - Tip 8: Disarm by Acknowledging Objections 13:25 - Tip 9: Set Clear Next Steps 15:02 - Tip 10: Strong Openers and Closers 16:19 - Tip 11: Use Effective Tie-Downs 17:32 - Tip 12: Use Their Name 18:09 - Tip 13: Know Your Unique Value Proposition 19:15 - Tip 14: Be a Human 20:17 - Tip 15: Identify Your Risk Profile & Ask for Business

Headlines for July 31, 2024; Will Israel Start a Regional War? Hamas Leader Killed in Iran, Hezbollah Commander Targeted in Beirut; “Disarm the War on Woke”: Kimberlé Crenshaw on Fighting Racist, Sexist Attacks on Kamala Harris

Zoey is joined by world traveler and the host of the hit podcast In My Non-Expert Opinion, a Top 1% pod known for bringing transparency around biz, creativity, and travel. She's also a dedicated Podcast Strategist, helping women take down the patriarchy one episode at a time. They dive into the world of intuition and spirituality within the business space discussing how Chelsea discovered her clairvoyant abilities, integrating intuition into her business, why pitching doesn't have to be scary, the significance of transparency, vulnerability, and authenticity and innovative tactics she uses to connect with her audience and potential guests.   Whether you're a seasoned podcaster looking to deepen your spiritual practice or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode offers invaluable insights. Plus, don't miss out on hearing about Chelsea's upcoming Pitch Perfect Boot Camp, designed to elevate your podcast pitching game.   Topics: Intuition in business: how entrepreneurs can incorporate intuition into their business practices, particularly when it comes to pitching and communication Transparency in Podcasting: how it's impacted Chelsea's podcast and business relationships How vulnerability enhances authenticity Managing Work While Traveling Effective methods for pitching potential guests for a podcast Comparison and Success: navigating societal pressures and the comparison game    Connect with Chelsea: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ https://www.chelseariffe.com/podcast-coaching https://www.chelseariffe.com/mic-drop www.instagram.com/chelseariffe Slight Turbulence Substack Pitch Perfect Bootcamp (next round starts August 6, 2024)   Connect with Zoey: www.zoeygreco.com www.instagram.com/thezoeygreco www.tiktok.com/zoeygreco  

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Don't call it a come back for Cristina! Make sure to share this episode with all your family and friends! Share to your social media stories! Hit that 5* review button wherever you listen!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreysacademypodSocial:@greysacademypod@carmen.gabriel.official@chaoticallykelceyEmail us at greysacademypod@gmail.com*This podcast is not in any way connected with Grey's Anatomy or any of its affiliates. This is intended for comedic purposes only.*Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So many twists and turn in this episode. Who was shocked to see how this one ended? Who saw the reveal coming? Carmen didn't...Make sure to share this episode with all your family and friends! Share to your social media stories! Hit that 5* review button wherever you listen!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreysacademypodSocial:@greysacademypod@carmen.gabriel.official@chaoticallykelceyEmail us at greysacademypod@gmail.com*This podcast is not in any way connected with Grey's Anatomy or any of its affiliates. This is intended for comedic purposes only.*Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Dustin delves into the profound teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:43-47, where we are called to love our enemies. Join us as Pastor Dustin explores how to identify our enemies and understand who our neighbors truly are. Discover why Jesus commands us to love our enemies just as God loved us, even when we were His enemies. Pastor Dustin offers practical and impactful ways to show love to those who oppose us, transforming our lives and theirs through the radical love of Christ. Don't miss this inspiring message on how to embody God's love in the most challenging relationships. Key Points: 1. Who are my enemies? - Understand who your enemies are but also your neighbor. 2. Why should I love my enemies? - Understanding the command to love our enemies. - Reflecting on Gods love towards us. 3. How do I show love to my enemies? - Practical steps to show love to our enemies 1. Greet them 2. Disarm them 3. Do good to them 4. Refuse to speak evil of them 5. Thank God for them 6. Pray for them 7. Ask God to Bless them Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:43-47 | Romans 5:10 | 1 Peter 2:23 | 1 Peter 3:9 | Romans 12:17-21 | Matthew 5:46-47 Join the Conversation: Comment below and share your thoughts on how you have shown love to your enemies. How has this teaching impacted your life?

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by Dr Pablo Breuer and they discuss the DISARM framework.  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: DISARM website - https://www.disarm.foundation/framework BlackHat talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trxzyEfG8cY&t=6s&pp=ygUVYmxhY2toYXQgcGFibG8gYnJldWVy STIX/TAXI - https://www.first.org/resources/papers/munich2016/wunder-stix-taxii-Overview.pdf  Trust me I'm Lying - https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Lying-Confessions-Manipulator/dp/1591846285  LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media https://www.amazon.com/LikeWar-Weaponization-P-W-Singer/dp/1328695743  How to Lose the information War: Nina Jankowicz https://a.co/d/08YE6l6U The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark: Carl Sagan https://a.co/d/01C7dhRb

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a mix of heartfelt ballads and hard-hitting rock tracks could kickstart your week? Tune in to our energetic Monday edition of the Back in Time Brothers on URL Radio! DJ Paulie celebrates his recent birthday with a special shout-out to Chris K. for the epic Mötley Crüe tribute and introduces our brand-new segment, "One Ballad, One Banger." Plus, we've got an intriguing 911 call from Tampa, Florida that promises an engaging blend of music and storytelling to set the perfect tone for your week.Get ready for some laughs as we recount the most bizarre and hilarious criminal escapades in our "Stupid Criminal Excuses and Busted Antics" segment. From Christy Taylor's self-reporting of her own attempted car theft to Manuel Parra's drunken misadventure in Georgia, these stories will have you in stitches. We also share tales of nail salon robberies gone wrong, taco trucks selling more than just tacos, and the truly absurd antics of Sandra Mason and Kenny Greer. Each story is packed with humor and head-shaking disbelief that ensures you won't want to miss a second.As we shift gears, we explore the profound impact of heartfelt songs and share random, quirky facts that will surprise you. Reflect on personal growth inspired by emotional tunes, and join us as we appreciate the powerful collaboration between Seether and Amy Lee. We'll also dive into quirky historical trivia, TV show controversies, and childhood memories that will surely bring a smile to your face. Wrapping up, we explore the raw emotions in Smashing Pumpkins' music, highlighting iconic tracks like "Disarm" and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings," offering a rollercoaster of emotions, laughter, and rock 'n' roll nostalgia. Join us for a nostalgic trip loaded with music, stories, and a whole lot of fun!  As originally heard on URL Radio.Net.Support the Show.Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

Text us, and Rock on!What's the story behind the iconic album "Siamese Dream" by The Smashing Pumpkins, and how did the band overcome personal struggles to create a masterpiece? Join us as we unravel the album's production timeline and explore the pivotal roles played by producer Butch Vig, frontman Billy Corgan, and band members James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin. From the orchestral touches added by Mike Mills, Eric Remschneider, and David Ragsdale, to the intense pressures of recording amid Chamberlin's heroin addiction and Corgan's mental health battles, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of the album's eclectic mix of alt-rock influences and its standout tracks like "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Disarm."What connects barbershop raga and Seinfeld references to the emotional turbulence in Billy Corgan's music? We dive into eclectic and humorous topics, reflecting on quirky characters and the absurdity of certain cultural phenomena. You'll hear our playful banter as we analyze song lyrics, compare Corgan's work with Rush, and reminisce about the 1994 Lollapalooza concert. In between the laughs and personal anecdotes, we highlight the creative nuances of "Siamese Dream," appreciating its dreamy yet psycho aesthetic and the intricate compositions within.Ever wondered what makes "Silverfuck" a standout track? We energetically dissect the song's chaotic energy, drawing fascinating parallels to Jane's Addiction's raw emotional intensity. Our conversation blends musical critique with light-hearted reflections, including amusing hypothetical scenarios like "Silverfuck" as pre-job interview material. We wrap up on a soothing note with "Luna," a contrast to the rollercoaster of emotions found throughout the album. Stick around as we appreciate the technical prowess behind the band's fast-paced musicianship and share a special track from the "Sesame Sessions" rough mix, leaving you with smiles and gratitude for tuning in.Support the Show.

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In this insightful episode with Brian, we dive deep into the world of sales psychology, focusing on the ever-present challenge of reactance. We will explore why recognizing and managing it is crucial for successful sales conversations. This discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining a neutral and abundant mindset throughout the interaction. We equip you with valuable techniques to navigate reactance, including using negative questions, open-ended questions, and the powerful "start-stop-reverse" method. Moreover, the conversation shifts to the significance of upfront contracts in building trust and lowering reactance. We explain how transparency at the outset sets the stage for meaningful discussions. Join us with sales expert Brian Jackson, who will shed light on how upfront contracts establish a foundation for honest and productive dialogue. He also explores how salespeople can leverage techniques like disarming honesty and pattern interrupts to build trust and close deals more effectively. Get ready to gain valuable insights into the psychology of selling and discover practical strategies to overcome reactance and achieve sales success!   Timestamps 0:02 Reactance, a natural human response to threatened freedom. 3:34 Sales techniques to avoid triggering reactance in potential buyers. 9:48 Avoiding reactance in sales calls by building trust and acknowledging possible outcomes. 16:38 Sales techniques to avoid triggering reactance in potential customers. 23:05 Sales techniques to avoid triggering reactance in customers.   Key Takeaways  Recognize customer resistance as a natural response to feeling pressured. Use open-ended questions and specific techniques to guide conversations without triggering resistance. Establish trust upfront with clear expectations through contracts. Disarm resistance with honesty and acknowledge potential concerns. Learn techniques to navigate emotional pushback during sales calls. ========================================= SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3Z0s7ZInq7pa2sYHDc6fw_V7T6mb657f&feature=shared  Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment! ========================================= Follow Us:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandlerTraining  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/sandler-training/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandlertraining/  Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sandlertraining/?_rdc=1&_rdr =========================================  

We begin today by reviewing the lessons from Idaho's important legislative primaries. We generally succeeded in growing the Freedom Caucus, but there are some strategic warning signs we must contend with. Next, as part of our series on culture, we're joined by Suzanne Venker, a marriage coach who is out with a new book: “How to Build a Better Life: A New Roadmap for Women Who Want to Prioritize Love & Family." In light of Harrison Butker's brave stand on behalf of traditional motherhood, we discuss how an entire generation of women have not only forgotten how to be a woman but have been groomed into shutting off their femininity. She has advice for fostering healthy femininity in girls that will make them happier and more productive and fix the marriage and birth rate crises. Suzanne makes the case for women to prioritize marriage and family over a career, unleash their feminine power, date with purpose, change their definition of work-life balance, and learn the truth about day care. Most of all, she tells women, “Love your life, not theirs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My husband Dan attended a work conference a couple weekends ago in Banff, Alberta.    It was a gathering of female physicians with a focus on mental health.    I wasn't there. But it was a shock to Dan that so many women are struggling getting their partners on board with the day to day tasks that make adulting feel so hard.   Women do so much. It's called the “invisible workload” and it encompasses the intangible and often unnoticed tasks and responsibilities involved in managing a household and even more so in your case, the fertility journey.    It's very common for women to  struggle to create a more equal role of responsibility on the fertility journey. Not sharing the responsibility of this journey with your partner adds a ton of pressure to the woman, while also making her feel fully responsible to “make it happen.”    This week, I interviewed my husband Dan on the Fertile Ground podcast to create common ground towards a solution. I'm so excited for you to listen! (And omg can I just tell you – I am so in love with this man.)   Men are different. They think and do things differently. But this doesn't mean we can't come together to achieve our goals and live a beautiful life… where we take on equal roles to make sure everyone is rested and happy   TBH, making this transition to equality wasn't easy for Dan and I. But you can listen and learn from our mistakes   This week you will learn the 3 steps on how to create more equality in your partnership:   Accept that men and women are different (and why this isn't a bad thing). Disarm each other when you get activated.  How to ask for what you want and need from each other.    You're gonna LOVEEEE this episode!    A weight is going to be lifted off of your shoulders.    The pressure isn't yours to hold mama bear.   Listen now!

In this conversation, Matt interviews Dan, a Brazilian jujitsu fighter and top .0001% recruiter in the real estate & mortgage industry. They discuss when real estate agents should consider making a move to a different company, the importance of evaluating the market, the company, and oneself before making a decision, and the key factors to consider when recruiting new salespeople. They emphasize the need for stability and strong leadership in a company, the importance of networking and building relationships with top producers, and the value of asking the right questions during the interview process. In this conversation, Dan and Matt discuss the importance of due diligence and building strong relationships when making a career move. They emphasize the need for confidence and preparation when starting a new job. They also address common excuses for not making a move and the negative impact of trying to time the market. The conversation highlights the importance of marketing and onboarding in the recruiting process, as well as the discipline and passion required for successful recruiting. They also discuss the importance of being genuine and building rapport when making sales calls.· When considering a move to a different company, evaluate the market, the company, and oneself to determine if a change is necessary.· Company stability and strong leadership are crucial factors to consider when choosing a new company.· Networking and building relationships with top producers can provide valuable insights and help in the decision-making process.· Ask the right questions during the interview process to gain a better understanding of the company's culture and vision.· Compensation should not be the primary factor in making a decision; focus on the overall value and support the company provides. Be confident and prepared when making a career move· Build strong relationships and go deep with your network· Don't make excuses based on seasonality or timing· Focus on the benefits for your clients and community when making a move· Recruiting is a long-term process that requires discipline and passion· Disarm people by being honest, genuine, and focused on building relationshipsThe Neighborhood Realtor is proudly sponsored by Treadstone Funding and Neighborhood Loans. For more tangible tips in real estate marketing, check out Matt's book, The Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing available on Amazon.

In a world that feels increasingly divided, it's common to find ourselves in conversations that may result in conflict, misunderstanding, or a general lack of connection. However, by becoming more conscious of the words we use when speaking with others and shifting our mindsets towards cooperation and harmony, we can have more effective conversations and build stronger relationships – even with those whose viewpoints may differ starkly from our own.  As a communication strategist and the founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu!® Training Institute, Sam Horn helps people design and deliver one-of-a-kind presentations, pitches, books, businesses, and brands that scale their impact for good. She is an in-demand keynoter and trainer for organizations like Intel, Oracle and Accenture, and her three incredible TEDx talks and numerous books – including "Talking on Eggshells," "Tongue Fu!: How to Deflect, Disarm, and Defuse Any Verbal Conflict” and “Someday is Not a Day in the Week” – have been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and Forbes. As our guest in Episode 186 of The MINDset Game® podcast, Sam discusses the following:  Specific examples of words to use and words to lose in order to have more effective, harmonious conversations The power of compassion and how to practice it – while also standing up for yourself – in a range of circumstances, including when the other party is reacting with anger, blame, or hostility  How adopting a clarity mindset can transform potential conflicts and preserve relationships Why it's important to establish rules when navigating challenging conversations and relationship dynamics, as well as six steps to take to hold someone accountable if they are breaking the rules To learn more about Sam Horn and access her TEDx talks and other resources, visit https://samhorn.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.    

Gaslighting is a term used to describe the mental, emotional, and psychological abuse that a narcissist relies on to cause their targets to distrust their perception of reality. In this episode, learn about this destabilizing mind game that a narcissist uses creating unhealthy and toxic relationship issues. The five key phrases Romano offers can assist you with creating the mental and emotional space you need to diffuse and disarm a narcissist who is seeking to dominate your perception of reality through such acts as gaslighting. Lisa A. Romano is the Breakthrough Life Coach and author of the #1 Bestselling book, The Road Back to Me. She is an expert in the field of codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse. She has committed her life to helping others awaken to the toxic dynamics that cause couples to become enmeshed and trauma-bonded. Her 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program has helped thousands escape the recycling of generational karma that is so prevalent in codependent narcissistic relationship dynamics. To learn more about Lisa and the invaluable resources she offers, visit; https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp  To contact Lisa for one to one or group coaching; coach@lisaaromano.com 

Leveraging AI to unlock new levels of creativity and communication innovationJoin Matt Abrahams with creativity and innovation experts Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar to explore the transformative potential of AI in the realms of creativity and problem-solving. If you treat artificial intelligence like an oracle, you'll likely be disappointed. But if you treat it like a teammate, Utley and Gohar say you'll be surprised just how helpful a collaborator it can be.Utley, an adjunct professor at the Stanford d.school, and Gohar, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist, have researched how teams can integrate AI into existing workflows to generate more creative ideas and streamline problem-solving. As they've found, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can be powerful tools for innovation. But without knowing how to implement them, “Most teams leave the vast majority of their innovation potential on the table,” Utley says. In a new white paper, he and Gohar illuminate the path teams can take to use generative AI as a “conversation partner” and transform their brainstorming efforts as a result.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Utley and Gohar discuss how innovators can stop viewing AI as a magic 8-ball, and start treating it as a companion — one ready to roll up its sleeves and dig deep for new ideas.Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills.Episode Reference Links:Jeremy Utley: WebsiteJeremy's book: IdeaflowKian Gohar: Website + GeolabKian's book: Competing In The New World Of WorkFIXITHBR article by Jeremy and Kian: Don't Let Gen AI Limit Your Team's CreativityEp.70 - Keep 'Em Coming: Why Your First Ideas Aren't Always the Best: YouTube / Website Ep.77 - Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered the Chat: YouTube / Website Communicators Kian admires:Peggy Noonan + Declarations at The Wall Street Journal Sam Horn + Tongue Fu!: How to Deflect, Disarm, and Defuse Any Verbal ConflictConnect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> thinkfast@stanford.eduEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn Page, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInStanford GSB >>> LinkedIn & TwitterChapters:(00:00:00) Introduction to Utley & GoharMatt Abrahams introduces guests Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar, and their respective books.(00:01:02) Motivation Behind the Study on AI's ImpactAI's impact on creativity and problem-solving, including an experiment involving human ideation with and without AI assistance.(00:03:32) Research Findings on AI and InnovationSpecific practices to effectively use AI in teams for idea generation and the counterintuitive feelings associated with AI-assisted work.(00:04:37) The Counterintuitive Nature of AI AssistanceWhy teams that used AI effectively felt worse about their work, and the importance of adjusting work processes to incorporate AI as a collaborative tool.(00:07:59) The FIXIT Methodology for AI CollaborationThe FIXIT methodology, a five-step process to enhance collaboration with AI.(00:12:29) Enhancing Conversations with AIImproving conversations with AI, including using audio messages for interaction and exploring different large language models for varied inputs.(00:17:45) The Final Three QuestionsJeremy Utley offers a starting point for individuals new to ChatGPT, and Kian Gohar shares two communicators he admires and his three ingredients for successful communication.(00:22:57) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode offers a vital exploration of ten strategies for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) to disarm emotional manipulators, particularly in relationships with narcissists. We dive into the complexities of emotional abuse and manipulation. By emphasizing self-respect and the art of honest communication, the episode guides HSPs on how to maintain mental health and practice self-help amidst challenging dynamics. It covers understanding manipulative tactics, the importance of timing in interactions, and the power of phrases like "I need to think about this." The episode is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with narcissistic abuse, providing tools to assert oneself while navigating the delicate balance of charm and manipulation in relationships. Resources we offer: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off The Boundaries Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries CODE: EARLYBIRD23 for $100 Off Join our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Advertising: Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys share their impressions from PAX Unplugged 2023 and dig into a combat-heavy episode of the Glass Cannon Podcast! In We Are Stupid, they take some time to discuss Affliction round timers, the Khopesh, and changes to Disarm in the Pathfinder Remaster. Finally, whose job is it to take notes in a long-term campaign? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/egM3PRhzHUM For more podcasts and livestreams, visit glasscannonnetwork.com and for hundreds of hours of exclusive shows and benefits, make your membership official and join Glass Cannon Nation today by becoming a subscriber at jointhenaish.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices