Podcasts about discomfort

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Ido Portal, a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement, including how the nervous system shapes our actions, the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ido Portal (00:00:20) Movement Practice, Self-Inquiry (00:02:08) Wordlessness, 3 Core Elements of the Body; Focus & Movement (00:06:35) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:09) Mental & Physical Postures; Virtuosity (00:12:36) Vision & Eyes; Focus vs Relaxed Vision; Tool: Panoramic View (00:17:53) Hearing; Different Opinions (00:20:59) Body Shape; Developing Many Walks (00:23:53) Sponsor: AG1 (00:24:45) Playful Exploration, Openness (00:27:25) Peripersonal Space & Movement, Proximity, Reactivity, Discomfort (00:32:18) Exercise, Traditional Movements; Examination of Movement (00:37:43) Exploration; Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Think Thursday episode, we explore how the human brain evolved to use discomfort as information—and what happens when modern life removes nearly all friction, effort, and delay.Our brains weren't designed for constant comfort. Discomfort once served as critical feedback, helping guide behavior, attention, rest, and problem-solving. But in today's world of instant gratification and instant relief, discomfort is often treated as a problem to eliminate rather than a signal to interpret.This episode unpacks why that shift matters for brain health, motivation, resilience, and long-term satisfaction—and how intentional discomfort can support a hedonic reset.In this episode, we discuss:Why discomfort evolved as a key feedback mechanism in the human brainHow instant relief interrupts the brain's ability to learn from discomfortThe difference between regulation and comfort from a neuroscience perspectiveHow highly concentrated, low-effort rewards shape motivation and satisfactionThe concept of hedonic adaptation and why “enough” keeps movingWhat a hedonic reset actually is (and what it isn't)How intentional discomfort supports nervous system regulationThe role of dopamine, effort, and delay in sustaining motivationWhy distress tolerance is a foundational skill for behavior changeHow identity shifts through repeated, slightly uncomfortable choicesExpert perspectives referenced:Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, on pleasure–pain balance and modern reward concentrationDr. Andrew Huberman on dopamine signaling, effort, and motivationJames Clear on identity following behaviorInspiration from a conversation on the Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. LembkeOne gentle experiment to try this week:Choose one moment per day when you notice mild discomfort—boredom, restlessness, or the urge to distract—and pause instead of fixing it.Examples:Standing in line without reaching for your phoneSitting with boredom for 60–90 secondsLetting an urge rise and fall without reactingNotice:Where you feel the sensation in your bodyWhat thoughts show upWhether the feeling changes on its ownThis isn't about forcing discomfort or pushing through distress. It's about teaching your nervous system that discomfort is tolerable and temporary—and that awareness alone can create change.Key takeaway:Discomfort isn't a problem to solve. It's information to work with.In a culture built around instant relief and effortless reward, intentional discomfort can be a powerful way to restore balance, protect motivation, and support long-term brain health. ★ Support this podcast ★

If you're in a season where business feels heavier than it used to… where the money feels inconsistent, decisions feel more expensive, and quitting sounds tempting—this episode is for you. In this raw, no-fluff solo episode, Sheila Bella breaks down why most entrepreneurs don't fail because they're bad at business—but because they panic at the exact moment they need to think like a CEO. This isn't a motivational pep talk. It's a leadership recalibration. Sheila explains why the "middle" of business feels so uncomfortable, how panic thinking quietly destroys businesses, and what real CEOs do differently when pressure hits. If you've been questioning yourself, your business, or your capacity to keep going—this conversation will help you reframe what's actually happening and show you how to lead through it instead of burning everything down. You're not failing. You're being forged.

Planning an Ireland vacation can feel overwhelming when you start adding up the numbers -but a memorable trip doesn't have to be out of reach. With smart choices and a few intentional trade-offs, travelers can enjoy Ireland fully without overspending. Guinness costs less in a rural pub This article is also available as the Traveling in Ireland podcast, episode 324. Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. How to Travel Ireland on a Tighter Budget Without Regret Ireland isn't expensive because of one single thing – it's the accumulation of daily costs. Understanding where money actually matters (and where it doesn't) makes all the difference. What a Realistic Daily Budget Looks Like For travelers watching their spending, typical daily costs (not including flights) often look like this: Budget-conscious travelers: around €130 per day Mid-range comfort: approximately €180 per day Comfort & luxury: €300+ per day That daily spend usually includes accommodations, meals, transportation, and attractions. Knowing this baseline helps travelers decide where to adjust – without sacrificing what they'll remember most. Comfort Matters More Than Luxury Most travelers are happy to skip fancy hotels, upgraded rooms, or city-center addresses. What they won't give up: A good night's sleep Private rooms and quiet locations Comfortable beds and reliable hot water (with good water pressure) Discomfort creates regret, and regret has a way of coloring the entire trip. Local goats cheese with greens and Shepherd's pie Spend Less on Food-But Eat Well Dining is one of the easiest places to adjust spending. Plan fewer, better meals instead of eating out constantly Avoid high-priced areas like Temple Bar for everyday meals and pints Choose accommodations with breakfast outside the cities Use grocery shops or petrol stations for casual lunches or picnic supplies Saving money on food isn't about deprivation – it's about choosing when the experience really matters. Guide to Eating Well During Your Ireland Vacation Stay Outside the Most Expensive Areas Staying just outside major hubs can significantly reduce accommodation costs. Villages near Dublin connected by DART or bus offer better value Rural areas near popular spots like Killarney, Dingle, or County Clare beyond Doolin often cost less The trade-off is time and logistics. Distance is flexible; complicated transportation and missed evenings in local pubs are not. Off-Season Travel: Big Savings, Different Rhythm Traveling outside peak season can mean:Pros Lower airfare and accommodation costs Fewer crowds Easier access to popular sites Cons Shorter daylight hours (often 8 hours or less in winter) Cooler, wetter weather Reduced hours or closures at smaller attractions Off-season trips suit flexible travelers, repeat visitors, and those who enjoy a slower pace. Transportation: Money vs. Time Public transportation is affordable, but it comes with trade-offs: Limited access in rural areas Longer travel times Less flexibility if plans change It works best for city-based itineraries with structured day trips. Renting a car costs more -but saves time and opens up more of the countryside. Flights: Cheapest Isn't Always the Best Deal Bare-bones airfare can backfire once baggage fees, seat selection, or change costs are added. Look for fares that include a checked bag and flexibility Learn typical pricing so true deals stand out Flexibility upfront often saves money later Flight search & fare tools for Ireland Flight monitoring & booking strategy (best timing for fixed dates) Ross Castle in Killarney Free Experiences & the OPW Heritage Card Ireland offers an incredible range of free experiences: Natural landscapes, hikes, and ruins National museums in Dublin and Castlebar One of the best values for travelers is the OPW Heritage Card, which often pays for itself in six or seven visits. It covers many top sites, including: Rock of Cashel Glendalough Visitor Centre Newgrange Kilmainham Gaol OPW Heritage Card (access to top historic sites) Irish heritage sites (the most popular + often overlooked) Used thoughtfully, it shapes a relaxed itinerary instead of becoming a checklist. Souvenirs That Actually Matter Travelers are moving away from mass-produced trinkets and toward: One or two meaningful items (jewelry, wool, crafts) Consumables like Irish chocolate or whiskey Memory-keepers like journals with ticket stubs and photos (the spiral bound My Ireland Vacation Planner & Journal is perfect for this!) The goal isn't proof of travel – it's connection and memories. Where Travelers Most Often Have Regrets After the trip, regrets rarely come from spending money. They usually come from: Overly long driving days Skipping a must-do experience Choosing poor accommodations What travelers don't regret: A truly great meal Staying somewhere special (yes, castles count) Buying a meaningful souvenir Saving money should never come at the cost of time – because time doesn't come back. Traveling Ireland on a tighter budget isn't about being cheap. It's about being intentional, returning home with great memories, and not wishing you'd done things differently. The post Ireland on a Tighter Budget: Smart Ways to Spend Less, Not Miss Out appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Stigma. Discomfort. High pitched feedback. These are some reasons that people opt out of wearing hearing aids. Yet, hearing loss has been linked to dementia and social isolation, and one-third of Americans aged 70 and older suffer from the condition. Even young people are not immune: 20% of Gen Z suffers from noise-induced hearing problems. We talk about innovations in treating hearing loss. Have you resisted wearing a hearing aid? Guests: Nicholas S. Reed, adjunct associate professor, otolaryngology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Reed is an audiologist and epidemiologist who has studied the links between hearing loss and dementia Christopher Null, technology journalist, He covers hearing aids for WIRED Dr. Konstantina Stankovic, ear and skull base surgeon and auditory neuroscientist, Stanford Medical School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is part of the Unavailable for Self-Abandonment series — conversations for women who are done negotiating with themselves.If you've ever wondered why confidence feels solid one moment and shaky the next, especially when things get uncomfortable, this episode will shift everything. Confidence isn't lost in discomfort — it's built there.We're breaking down why discomfort shows up right before growth, how to interpret it correctly, and what to do instead of abandoning yourself the moment things feel unfamiliar. This is about self-trust, nervous system safety, and learning how to stay with yourself long enough for confidence to form.This isn't about pushing harder or fixing yourself.It's about learning how to stay connected to who you already are — especially in the gap.WHAT WE GET INTO✨ Confidence Grows in the GapThe gap — the space between uncomfortable and comfortable — is where most people panic, overthink, and assume something has gone wrong. But that gap is actually the training ground. Discomfort isn't random — it's information.✨ What “Uncomfortable” Is Really SignalingDiscomfort isn't danger. It's your nervous system saying, “This is new. Pay attention.” New boundaries, new standards, new versions of you. Alert doesn't mean incapable — it means unfamiliar.✨ Why Interpretation Is EverythingTwo people can experience the same discomfort and walk away with completely different outcomes. Your interpretation shapes your confidence, your identity, and your future choices. Same sensation — different meaning.✨ The Bridge Between Uncomfortable and ComfortableComfort isn't something you wait for — it's something you create through repetition. Confidence forms when you stay instead of escape long enough for unfamiliar to become familiar.

Let's unpack a truth most people don't want to admit: the thing you're avoiding is action. When you leave inaction untouched, it does not sit quietly. It grows. It drains you. And it quietly reshapes your life through mental drag, stress, and procrastination. Unaddressed conversations don't sit still. Ignored decisions don't pause. Delayed action doesn't disappear. It compounds. It leaks energy, creates anxiety, and slowly trains your nervous system to stay stuck. In this episode, Troy introduces the Bison Theory, a counterintuitive truth rooted in real behavior: while most animals run away from storms and stay trapped in them longer, bison run straight into the storm, shortening how long they suffer. This episode isn't about hype or grit for grit's sake. It's about why facing the thing you're avoiding is the fastest path to transformation, and how movement, not certainty, is what breaks the loop. If you've felt the weight of indecision, the drag of unfinished business, or the mental exhaustion of too many open loops, this conversation will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way.This Episode Covers:Why avoidance is active, not neutral, and how it quietly compounds stressHow “direction determines duration” when it comes to pain and changeWhy facing the storm creates momentum even before clarity shows upHow anticipation of pain often hurts longer than the pain itselfThe real reason action restores energy faster than motivation ever willHow to stop negotiating with reality and start reclaiming agencyWhy transformation begins the moment you turn toward what you've been running fromBeyond The Episode Gems:Subscribe To My New Weekly LinkedIn Newsletter: Strategize. Market. Grow.Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.comDiscover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast NetworkGet Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your BusinessGrow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM PlatformSupport The Podcast & Connect With Troy: Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/ReviewsFollow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTokSubscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass EpisodesNeed Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

This episode is a solo Q&A.The Ask Justin Show is where real practice owners submit real questions they are dealing with right now. No theory. No surface level advice. Just practical answers based on what actually works inside growing clinics.In this episode, Justin Rabinowitz answers questions around hiring, leadership, sales discomfort, and what to do when growth creates tension inside your team.These are the questions many owners think about but rarely say out loud.Here's what we cover:Hiring a digital marketing assistant and what questions actually matterGrowing a practice without feeling pushy or sales drivenHiring your first chiropractor and navigating salary, benefits, and expectationsWhat to do when you want to grow but your staff does notHow to decide when to push for accountability and when to pull backLeading team members who resist change or struggle with confidenceJustin breaks down how to think through each situation instead of reacting emotionally. The goal is not to force growth. The goal is to build a business that can grow without burning you or your team out.If you are feeling stuck between where your practice is and where you want it to go, this episode will help you think more clearly about your next move.Apply for a Non Member Ticket to Our Next Live Event in Orlando on Jan 31–Feb 1Your Host: Justin RabinowitzFounder of RehabChiro Coach.Justin works with chiropractors and clinic owners to build profitable, scalable practices rooted in clear business models and disciplined execution.

If confidence has felt inconsistent lately, this episode is here to remind you: nothing has gone wrong.We've been taught to believe confidence is just a feeling — calm, certain, ready — and that once we feel it, then we can move. But real confidence doesn't work that way. Confidence is conditioned. It's built through action, repetition, and staying connected to yourself when things feel unfamiliar.This episode starts the Unavailable for Self-Abandonment series — conversations for the woman who is done negotiating with herself and is confident enough to disappoint because self-trust is now the standard.We're reframing confidence as something you practice, not something you wait for — and reconnecting you with the version of yourself who already knows how to move without guarantees.If you've ever thought, “Why do I feel less confident now than I used to?” — this episode will land deeply.WHAT WE GET INTO✨ Confidence is conditioningConfidence isn't motivation or mindset — it's built through action, practice, and repetition, especially when things feel uncomfortable.✨ Why confidence gets mistaken for a feelingWe confuse calm with capability. Calm comes after repetition — not before.✨ Discomfort isn't dangerYour nervous system feels alert when something is new — that doesn't mean you're incapable. It means you're in unfamiliar territory.✨ Why confidence feels inconsistent during growthNew environments require new reps — and new reps create new confidence.✨ Reconnecting with the version of you who already trusts herselfYou don't need to become someone new. You need to remember who you've been before.

Your butt is not about aesthetics. It is a longevity organ that directly impacts metabolism, brain optimization, resilience, and how long you stay strong as you age. In this episode, you'll learn why strength training and protein intake matter more than body fat percentage, how mitochondria drive human performance and recovery, and why building muscle protects your brain, stabilizes mood, and supports long-term longevity. This conversation reframes biohacking, anti-aging, and health from weight loss to muscle span, the length of time you live with strong, functional skeletal muscle. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Gabrielle Lyon, an accomplished physician and New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, and author of the upcoming The Forever Strong Playbook, releasing January 27, 2026. Dr. Lyon pioneered the Muscle-Centric Medicine® approach, which places muscle at the center of disease prevention, metabolic health, and true vitality. She has trained elite athletes, military operatives, and public figures, while also living this philosophy at home as a mother of two with her husband, a retired Navy SEAL. Together, they break down why intermuscular fat may matter more than body fat percentage, how skeletal muscle drives insulin sensitivity and lowers inflammation, and why becoming physically stronger improves brain function and neuroplasticity. They explore protein needs across the lifespan, fasting, ketosis, carnivore-style nutrition, supplements, sleep optimization, and the real tradeoffs of GLP-1 drugs, including the risk of accelerated muscle loss if strength and protein are neglected. The conversation also covers mindset, hormesis, and why physical resilience creates emotional regulation and clearer decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by AI and convenience. This episode is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, hacking human performance, longevity, mitochondria, neuroplasticity, nootropics, metabolism, functional medicine, anti-aging strategies, supplements, and living Smarter Not Harder, ideally with a cup of Danger Coffee in hand. You'll Learn: • Why your glutes and skeletal muscle are critical drivers of longevity and brain health • Why intermuscular fat can matter more than body fat percentage for metabolic dysfunction • How strength training improves neuroplasticity, cognition, and emotional resilience • Why protein needs increase with age and why outdated limits can hold you back • What GLP-1 drugs get right, where they fail, and how to protect muscle span • Why progressive stimulus beats lifting heavy for long-term strength and injury prevention • How sleep optimization and recovery support mitochondria and human performance • How building muscle creates clarity, resilience, and better decision-making Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Thank you to our sponsors! Quantum Upgrade | Support your brain, energy, focus, sleep, and recovery with Quantum Upgrade, a 24/7 streaming quantum energy service designed to work continuously in the background. Try it free for 15 days with no credit card required: https://quantumupgrade.io/DAVE Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE at https://www.screenfit.com/dave BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. KillSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com and use code DAVE for 20% off. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: muscle longevity organ, glutes brain health, strength training longevity podcast, muscle span aging, intermuscular fat metabolism, IMAT insulin resistance, skeletal muscle brain function, neuroplasticity strength training, protein intake aging, high protein diet longevity, metabolism muscle health, mitochondria muscle brain, muscle centric medicine podcast, gabrielle lyon podcast, forever strong playbook, women strength training longevity, GLP-1 muscle loss, sarcopenia aging prevention, resistance training brain health, sleep optimization muscle recovery, fasting ketosis muscle health, carnivore diet muscle metabolism, functional medicine muscle health, biohacking strength longevity, human performance muscle, anti-aging strength training, supplements muscle recovery, progressive stimulus training, blood flow restriction training, muscle resilience mindset Resources: • Get Gabrielle's NEW book Forever Strong: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/ • Gabrielle's Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ • Follow Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ • Gabrielles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyon • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Join My Low-Oxalate 30-Day Challenge: https://daveasprey.com/2026-low-ox-reset/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:01 – The Playbook vs Workbook 3:47 – Protein & Metabolic Health 6:21 – Mindset & Negativity 7:20 – Histamines & Hot Flashes 10:49 – Women & Strength Training 13:40 – Connective Tissue & EDS 16:15 – Muscle Span & Aging 19:41 – Training for Kids 21:55 – Pain Cave & Discomfort 25:25 – Emotional Regulation 29:46 – Resilience & Dating 32:11 – Building Friction & Discernment 35:47 – Self-Denial vs Awareness 41:03 – Mitochondria & Energy 42:46 – Bigger Booty, Bigger Brain 44:52 – Body Fat vs IMAT 49:01 – Measuring Muscle Health 52:08 – GLP-1s & Muscle Loss 56:12 – Protein Absorption Myths 59:30 – mTOR & Protein 1:01:29 – Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Landon Reynolds January 25th, 2026 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

In this episode, Shelby and Laura take listeners behind the scenes of what it actually means to become a professional nurse coach. This is not a conversation about hype or shortcuts. It is a real, nuanced discussion about capacity, confidence, identity shifts, and why being new can feel so disorienting in leadership and entrepreneurship. They unpack why nurse coaching is inherently pioneering work, why confidence can never come before action, and how repetition, community, and regulation are what allow nurse coaches to stay in the game long enough to succeed. This episode normalizes the discomfort of growth and reframes it as a necessary, meaningful part of building a sustainable practice and a new professional identity.Highlights in the discussion:Confidence is built through repetition, not readiness.Discomfort is part of becoming a professional, not a sign to quit.Capacity means staying present with uncertainty without collapsing or overcorrecting.Community matters because it prevents isolation and early burnout.Residency acts as failure insurance, giving nurse coaches support, feedback, and structure while they build real-world experience.Sustainable success comes from staying in the process long enough for competence and self-trust to form.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ncLBZ36bW4Mentioned in this episode:Book the callYou don't need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that's you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call Nurse Coach ResidencyYou don't need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that's you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In Episode 339 You Will Discover: Three key reasons change is hard for ADHD brains A simple, step by step approach to make lasting change Actionable tips to incorporate these tools into your life today Work With Me:

This Sunday, we're doing something a little different. Our short-term missions team just returned from Uganda, and instead of a sermon, they'll be sharing personal stories about how God met them in unexpected places—through simplicity, discomfort, and daily dependence. They're not just telling stories from Africa—they're inviting all of us to experience transformation here at home. God doesn't only show up in the mountaintop moments, but in the mess, the mundane, and the things that make us uncomfortable. He calls us beyond what's easy so we can see and love people like Jesus does.   Title: Sacred Discomfort Series: The Secret Place Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Speaker: The Uganda Team  

Invite to free fat loss workshop hereApply to work with me hereTakeawaysThe common denominator in successful clients is a tough love approach.Tough love comes from a place of wanting the best for clients.Discomfort is essential for growth and achieving goals.Many people use the concept of balance as an excuse for mediocrity.To achieve different results, one must change their actions.Surrounding yourself with supportive people is crucial for success.Social norms can hinder personal growth and motivation.Questioning societal expectations can lead to better life choices.Being a supportive friend can help others achieve their goals.Emma encourages listeners to take action towards their aspirations.

Dr. Landon Reynolds January 18th, 2026 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! When you're depressed or anxious, does it seem like you'll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

The Discomfort of the Sales Funnel Have I said how funnels feel icky to me? Well, hey there. Welcome back. Do you like funnels? I don’t mean like for refilling your oil or delicious funnel cakes. I mean, well, let’s let’s talk about this. So, as many of you know, there’s a concept called the sales funnel. It’s a process where you get someone into a process and kind of help them along the way to purchase your product. Now, you don’t see this that often with physical products. There’s a whole different way of dealing with that, but you do see it for services, especially certain kinds of services. And sure enough, if it’s a service that kind of gives you pause, it’s probably one that has a funnel associated with it. Funnels don’t feel good, no matter how well they’re built. And if you’re like me, you know right away when you’re in one. Are you in one now? Are you thinking that right now that by listening to my podcast, you’re in my funnel? Because if you’re listening to the podcast, doesn’t it mean that you’re starting to kind of buy into how uh I approach things, which means you might actually buy one of my books and then you might actually hire me to speak or to coach you. So, Mark, isn’t this a funnel? Well, not intentionally. I mean, there’s nothing making you move forward. Nothing in this podcast builds momentum. There is a bumper at the end right when you normally turn it off that says, “Hey, if you like this, you know, you can buy my books or do this or do that or whatever, but it’s not really a funnel. My books tell you a little bit about the other stuff that I do, but mostly they just say, “Hey, here’s the other stuff I do.” And uh if you want to rate this, that’d be great. I don’t go out of my way when it comes to coaching people to shove them into a funnel either to get them to pay, to get them to buy. I want them to make an informed decision. So, does that make me definitely not an expert on funnels? It definitely makes me someone who doesn’t construct them very well because I’m too focused on the product. Funnels vs. Professional Processes Attorneys don’t really need a sales funnel because they have sort of a a process in place. You go talk to the receptionist or their secretary and then make a plan to have a consult and then go from there. There are engagement letters and so forth. The same is true for real estate. If if you’re looking at a home, then typically the site you’ve looked at the home on is already tracking you, your IP address, everything. It’s very detailed and it’s kind of cool and it’ll keep reaching out to you and touching you and saying, “Hey, uh, you know, you looked at this 3 days ago, blah blah blah.” So, that’s a a funnel. A Personal Encounter with a Pushy Funnel Having said all of that, let me tell you about the experience I just had which is prompted me to do this for you. As you know, if you’re an avid listener that some of these recordings are 10 minutes long about things like this that we can learn together with and some of these recordings are about an hour long and there are people that I find super interesting that I hope you find as interesting. Sometimes I have to pursue someone for a while and it’s just because they’re very popular. They’re public figures. They’re busy. they have a certain kind of schedule or, you know, they may need a little bit more vetting of me to finally get back to me. But all in all, it it works pretty well. And again, as I said in the CEO mindset, people of the kind of mindset that I typically ask on the show where people will say, “Okay, let’s do it.” And then 2 days later, we’re doing it. In addition to having people on my show, I typically appear on other podcasts and shows. So, every so often I’m approached and I have a service uh that I use and every so often I get an email that says, “Hey, would you like to be on the show?” and and so on so forth. And different people have different processes. Some people are like me where they are the booker as well as the person conducting the interview. So, other some people have some buffers in between. Well, I recently agreed to one of these fact-finding 15-minute meetings only to find that the meeting was actually 30 minutes and only 15 minutes was spent on me and the rest of the time was trying to shove me into this person’s funnel in which this person sort of sold something that they believed I would benefit from. and it only cost $10,000. Now, for me, they would do $9,000. It was obvious to me from the moment the first question was asked, I knew that question had nothing to do with my appearance on the show and had everything to do with this funnel. Have I said how funnels feel icky to me? because I’m naively under the belief that you can actually have a customer interaction in which you sort of vet them while they’re vetting you and you’re not shoving them into a funnel. Because again, I think a funnel is something different than a process. A process is just saying, “Hey, you know, I kind of I kind of want to talk to you. You seem to be interested.” And you could argue and say, “Well, Mark, that is a funnel.” But a funnel by its physical shape kind of shows you how you get to the point where you’re falling. You’re you’re you’re you’re trapped. You’re you’re being plunged faster and faster until the end of it. The Financial Pressure Cooker And that’s how I felt for a number of minutes. At the very tip of this funnel, where I was swirling at nearly the speed of light, I was then told that I could pay for this using credit cards and that I should put the total on a credit card to give to them. And then I should put that total from that credit card onto another credit card and keep rolling it around. And that way I could, and I quote, avoid the interest. Oh, now correct me if I’m wrong, if you disagree with me, but if you’re telling someone how to pay for something and you’re coming up with very clever ways to do it, you’re not really focusing on the process or the solution. Now, of course, if you have a payment plan in place, if it’s something that you can do via subscription, if you have various products, and everyone does. Everyone from real estate to banking and so forth, typically have some sort of product or financial product. People who sell higher ticket items typically partner with merchant accounts. The very basic level is that you accept credit cards and then it gets better from there. you actually accept bank transfers and you actually accept different kinds of payment methods like Apple Pay and so on and so forth. Even in banking, there are products or different kinds of savings accounts. But if you’re wrangling someone to sort of go into a gray area financially, you know, sometimes very not that often, I I sort of wish I did the video portion of this because you’d see the look on my face. It was just incredible. Integrity Over Tactics So, I think this is a really spicy lesson for for myself and and for other people. If you do have something like a service that is sold using what you call a funnel or your boss calls a funnel or your company calls a funnel, then I think it’s the most mindful thing to do to consider how your customer sees it. Does your customer see the funnel or is it invisible? I’m sure there are people who are sales experts who talk about that all the time where they say if you can’t see the selling then you’re doing it right. I don’t know how to make you a million dollars overnight. I do know how to show you how to have integrity and to have a good product. I can tell you that human beings want to be treated as human beings. And I can tell you that you, someone who’s listening to this podcast, is probably someone who knows all of that right now. It’s probably how you conduct yourselves. You are probably someone who really does operate with integrity that you will probably even pass up what some would consider to be an easy sale because you know in the long run it’s probably not a good fit for your client and might actually cause some hardship. So I want to say if you’re that kind of person and my bet is on the fact that you definitely are that kind of person and kudos to you. Kudos to you for having integrity and trying to just have the best product or service or both and not the best funnel and thanks for allowing me to share that with you. I appreciate you Thought-Provoking Questions About Your Sales Funnel Does your sales process feel like a helping hand or a trap door? Think about the customer journey. Is it a series of informed decisions they make willingly, or does it feel like they are being pushed faster and faster toward a transaction they might not be ready for? Is your funnel “visible” to the customer? Can your potential client feel the mechanics of the sale happening to them? If they can sense that your questions are designed solely to qualify them for a sale rather than to understand their needs, the integrity of the interaction is compromised. Are you prioritizing the product or the payment method? If a significant portion of your sales conversation is spent explaining clever or gray-area financial gymnastics to afford your service, have you lost focus on the value of the solution itself? Would you pass up an easy sale for the sake of integrity? If your funnel works too well and captures people who aren’t actually a good fit, do you have the integrity to let them go, or does the system demand you close the deal regardless of the long-term hardship it might cause the client? Would you think a simple to-do list that allows you to throw things into the future for follow up would help you feel less pressured to keep nagging people? If so, check out checkmark.

Emotional needs are the internal conditions required for a human nervous system to feel safe, settled, and capable of connection. They exist so the body can regulate emotion, restore capacity, and stay present in relationship without living in a constant state of threat. Emotional strategies, on the other hand, are the learned behaviors and patterns the nervous system develops when those needs are not consistently met. Strategies are not needs. They are adaptations. They help us cope, function, and survive in environments where safety, rest, support, or connection did not feel reliably available. Most people confuse emotional needs with emotional strategies because strategies often reduce discomfort quickly. When something lowers anxiety in the short term, the nervous system treats it as essential, even if it does not heal anything. This is how pain gets shuffled around instead of resolved. Discomfort gets moved into productivity, control, discipline, independence, or emotional distance, and because those things are praised, the underlying emotion goes unnoticed. It looks like strength, drive, being nice, or having high standards, but nothing about the actual emotion is being tended to. What is happening is management, not regulation. Management keeps you functional. Regulation is what allows emotion to move, settle, and integrate. Kate Hastings | Mental Health Coach

What if the thing holding you back isn't clarity, confidence, or capability, but whether you trust yourself enough to decide?In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with longtime mentor and monthly conversation partner Brian Kavicky of Lushin to explore the quiet moment where bold vision often stalls: the moment of decision. It's the space between knowing what you want and choosing it. When certainty fades, the stakes feel real, and your choice may affect others. Tiffany reflects on stepping away from a role she had mastered and what it's been like to rebuild belief while leading something new without guaranteed outcomes.Together, Tiffany and Brian examine why capable, high-performing leaders hesitate even when the vision is clear. They discuss how outside feedback and “reasonable” caution can erode self-trust, and why waiting for proof keeps leaders stuck in incremental thinking. Brian offers a different path: decide first, trust your history, and stay committed even when discomfort and doubt show up.You'll walk away with a framework to:Recognize when you're outsourcing belief instead of owning itSeparate helpful data from fear-based feedbackDecide before the path is fully visibleStay committed when growth creates friction for you and othersWish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here. For more from Tiffany:Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com Mentioned in this episode:290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them)Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:19) Self-trust as the real leadership skill(02:18) Three questions to surface hesitation(05:13) “What if I'm wrong?” and ignoring your history(07:18) Outsourcing belief to other people(10:55) When teams slow down big vision(15:21) Stop negotiating your goals(20:52) Discomfort means it matters(22:36) Negative feedback can be a good signCheck out the apps and sponsor of this episode: This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

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When Feeling Good Becomes the Goal Instead of the CompassHave you ever heard someone, maybe yourself, say “I checked, and my body said no.” When it comes to making an important decision?Larry and I were talking on our drive home after the Looking at 2026 call about a pattern we've seen again and again, not just in others, but in ourselves. When faced with decisions, even important ones, people often choose based on pain avoidance. The deciding factor isn't what's best long-term, but whether something feels comfortable or uncomfortable in the body. That choice feels reasonable. It's also quietly costly. This will often evolve into a Catch-22 situation, always feeding itself into unending circles that have us spinning on our wheels and not getting anywhere. An example of these spinning wheels when we fall for the body decision making by avoiding pain is when the “higher” self will place us in super painful situations in order to shift us to do something else. Like poverty and bad credit ratings, for example, used to stop us from a shopping addiction. Left field! I know.The Body Is Brilliant — and Not in ChargeI've spoken at length about why body-based resonance and dissonance are not enough to “truth” something even though our body is excellent at finding what is true and what is not. Sensations and emotions can be influenced by unconscious programs, fear responses, or the body's own agenda. However, even though the body is excellent at seeking comfort and relief and we can use that tendency to find what is true from what is false, the body is not designed to evaluate long-term outcomes that include life changes. The body is designed for the here and now comfort cue, illustrated sometimes by the saying, short term pain for long term gain used to push through discomfort in order to achieve, perhaps, better physical fitness. Body says NO, but WE know better.Another dramatic example is substance addiction: the body prioritizes numbness or pleasure despite the soul knowing the long-term consequences can be catastrophic. The body will tell the person that the truth is that if they have a few drinks, their pleasure and comfort will increase. Yup, it's true! A short term pleasure for a long term pain, again an instance where the body doesn't see long term results as relevant.A quieter example is turning down a better job because being the new person feels uncomfortable, even though staying put limits the person's growth. The body is telling the truth when saying that staying with what is familiar is less stressful (in the short term - the body can't see long term).In both cases, comfort wins. Wisdom loses.Why Feeling Good Was Never Meant to Make Life DecisionsI use bodily sensation as a guidance system in very limited ways. It helps me find lost objects or navigate while driving without an address. For that, it's precise and useful.But it does not work for life decisions. Change is uncomfortable. Growth disrupts equilibrium. New directions activate fear and uncertainty in the body. If comfort were the deciding factor, no meaningful transformation would ever occur.Short-Term Comfort Is Not the Same as Long-Term WisdomThe phrase “the path of least resistance” often gets misused. What people actually follow is the path of least discomfort. Because change triggers resistance in the body, the mind, and even our co-creators, choosing comfort often results in staying still. The familiar feels safer than the unknown, even when it leads nowhere.“I wanted to move to a high-frequency community, but it rains there all the time and my body can't stand the rain.”Basing the entire decision of where to live on their body comfort, disregards the entirety of their experience and relationship with their community. Figuring out when it's fear of pain, or rain, making the decision, or an intuitive guiding system is a fine line. Let's learn how to discern what is what when it comes to body discomfort.How the Nervous System Prioritizes ReliefThe body is wired to reduce pain and avoid stress. Discomfort signals danger. The instruction is simple: stop, withdraw, avoid. This system is essential for survival. It is not designed for strategic decision-making. When the body leads, long-term considerations disappear.In our present society, we are taught and wired for instant gratification and endorphin hits. Breaking through the discomfort of change is not something that is encouraged or taught in school. And even the places that teach it, like boot camp in the armed forces, it is done in ways that also include brain washing and following orders that push us past our humaneness. Or cramming for final exams, harsh and hard and uncomfortable, but teaches short term memory of useless data over long term wisdom or discernment.In other words, our society does not teach us any high-frequency reason or way to push past discomfort in order to see a clear long term road ahead.Wisdom Sees Further Than SensationThe body can provide valuable data, but only when framed correctly. Sensations help refine questions. They do not provide answers. Wisdom holds context. It sees timing, consequence, and trajectory. When wisdom leads, the body eventually recalibrates. We have to take this into consideration when dealing with body discomforts as we make our long term decisions.One of the reasons why bodies react so heavily to long term decisions that require change is another aspect of society that is encouraged to disempower us. That is the aspect of teaching people to make decisions on their own (or their spouse if they are married), not as a group or tribe. Group or tribe decision making is so corrupted in society that we have been taught to distrust it absolutely. Huge financial and intellectual investments go into manipulating decision making of leaders and groups of people, making them think they are making good long term decisions when in fact the decisions were made for them. And yes, those manipulations are all comfort/discomfort based. All our bodies are involved in this; emotional, mental, ego, energy as well as physical.I am not giving us an “out” or “excuses” for letting the seeking of comfort and pleasure be our main decision making tool. I am bringing this information into our awareness so that we can understand what is happening and we can pivot from our previous disabling habits and into empowered ones. Let's understand what we are doing and not fall into the blame-game here.Why Listening Only to the Body Shrinks FuturesSomatic information is useful, but it must be interpreted, not obeyed.Periods of high stress, fear, or loss are especially poor times to use bodily sensation to guide decisions. Emotional processing comes first. Otherwise, fear quietly becomes the decision-maker. And if there's something more limiting than choosing comfort, it's choosing from fear. Making long term and life decisions is by default a stressful time for our bodies.So, who is in charge?The body is an extraordinary instrument for navigating a physical world. It is fast, sensitive, and deeply invested in survival. But it was never meant to be a long-term strategist.When we hand authority to comfort or pain avoidance, we don't stay safe. We stay small, through thousands of reasonable-seeming choices that favor relief and pleasure over direction.Discomfort, fear, mental spinning, and emotional exhaustion do not automatically mean we are doing something wrong. They often mean we are doing something new. Whether it is wrong or right needs further work and exploration.The mistake is not feeling these signals. The mistake is letting them decide for us before we can figure out what they are saying.When the body is under stress, the task is not to reorganize our lives around eliminating those sensations. The task is to restore clarity, process the charge, and step into a wider field of awareness where decisions can be made with context, timing, and purpose intact.From that larger awareness, the body can be met with care rather than obedience. Comfort can follow. But it does not lead.Our mission and long term goals don't respond to how comfortable we feel and how much pleasure we are getting moment to moment.High-frequency reality responds to who is in charge. Make sure it's you.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Snafu with Robin P. Zander. In this episode, I'm doing something a little different: I step into the guest seat for a conversation with one of my good friends, Andrew Bartlow, recorded for the People Leader Accelerator podcast alongside Jessica Yuen. We dive into storytelling, identity, and leadership — exploring how personal experiences shape professional influence. The conversation begins with a reflection on family and culture, from the Moroccan textiles behind me, made by my mother, to the influence of my father's environmental consulting work. These threads of personal history frame my lifelong fascination with storytelling, persuasion, and coalition-building. Andrew and Jessica guide the discussion through how storytelling intersects with professional growth. We cover how early experiences — like watching Lawrence of Arabia at a birthday sleepover — sparked curiosity about adventure, influence, and human connection, and how these interests evolved into a career focused on organizational storytelling and leadership. We explore practical frameworks, including my four-part story model (Setup → Change → Turning → Resolution) and the power of "twists" to create momentum and memorability. The episode also touches on authentic messaging, the role of vulnerability in leadership, and why practicing storytelling in everyday life—outside high-stakes moments—builds confidence and executive presence over time. Listeners will hear lessons from a lifetime of diverse experiences: running a café in the Mission District, collaborating with BJ Fogg on behavioral change, building Zander Media, and applying storytelling to align teams and organizations. We also discuss how authenticity and personal perspective remain a competitive advantage in an age of AI-generated content. If you're curious about how storytelling, practice, and presence intersect with leadership, persuasion, and influence, this episode is for you. And for more insights on human connection, organizational alignment, and the future of work, check out Snafu, my weekly newsletter on sales, persuasion, and storytelling here, and Responsive Conference, where we explore leadership, work, and organizational design here. Start (0:00) Storytelling & Identity Robin introduces Moroccan textiles behind him Made by his mother, longtime practicing artist Connects to Moroccan fiancée → double meaning of personal and cultural Reflection on family influence Father: environmental consulting firm Mother: artist Robin sees himself between their careers Early Fascination with Storytelling Childhood obsession with Morocco and Lawrence of Arabia Watched 4-hour movie at age 6–7 Fascinated by adventure, camels, storytelling, persuasion Early exposure shaped appreciation for coalition-building and influence Identity & Names Jess shares preference for "Jess" → casual familiarity Robin shares professional identity as "Xander" Highlights fluidity between personal and professional selves Childhood Experiences & Social Context Watching Lawrence of Arabia at birthday sleepover Friends uninterested → early social friction Andrew parallels with daughters and screen preferences Childhood experiences influence perception and engagement Professional Background & Storytelling Application Robin's long involvement with PeopleTech and People Leader Accelerator Created PLA website, branding, documented events Mixed pursuits: dance, media, café entrepreneurship Demonstrates applying skills across domains Collaboration with BJ Fogg → behavioral change expertise Storytelling as Connection and Alignment Robin: Storytelling pulls from personal domains and makes it relevant to others Purpose: foster connection → move together in same direction Executive relevance: coalition building, generating momentum, making the case for alignment Andrew: HR focus on connection, relationships, alignment, clarity Helps organizations move faster, "grease the wheels" for collaboration Robin's Credibility and Experience in Storytelling Key principle: practice storytelling more than listening Full-time entrepreneur for 15 years First business at age 5: selling pumpkins Organized neighborhood kids in scarecrow costumes to help sell Earned $500 → early lessons in coalition building and persuasion Gymnastics and acrobatics: love of movement → performance, discipline Café entrepreneurship: Robin's Cafe in Mission District, SF Started with 3 weeks' notice to feed conference attendees Housed within a dance studio → intersection of dance and behavioral change First experience managing full-time employees Learned the importance of storytelling for community building and growth Realized post-sale missed opportunity: storytelling could have amplified success Transition to Professional Storytelling (Zander Media) Lessons from cafe → focus on storytelling, messaging, content creation Founded Zander Media (2018) Distributed small team, specializes in narrative strategy and video production Works with venture-backed companies and HR teams to tell stories internally and externally Provides reps and depth in organizational storytelling Why Storytelling Matters for Organizations Connects people, fosters alignment Enables faster movement toward shared goals Storytelling as a "powerful form of connection" What Makes a Good Story Robin: frameworks exist, but ultimately humans want: Education, entertainment, attention Sustained attention (avoid drift to TikTok, distractions) Framework examples: Hero's Journey (Joseph Campbell) → 17 steps Dan Harmon's 8-part structure → simplified version of Hero's Journey Robin's preferred model: 4-part story structure (details/examples forthcoming) The Power of the Twist, and Organizational Storytelling Robin's Four-Part Story Model Core idea: stories work best when they follow a simple arc Setup → Change → Turning (twist/reveal) → Resolution Goal: not rigid frameworks, but momentum, surprise, payoff The "Turning" (Twist) as the Sticky Moment Pixar example via Steve Jobs and the iPod Nano Setup: Apple's dominance, market context, long build-up Choice point: Option A: just reveal the product Option B (chosen): pause + curiosity Turning: the "tiny jeans pocket" question Reveal: iPod Nano pulled from the pocket Effect: entertainment, disruption, memorability Key insight: The twist creates pause, delight, and attention This moment often determines whether a story is remembered Why Flat Stories Fail Example (uninspiring): "I ran a cafe → wanted more marketing → now I run Xander Media" Improved arc with turning: Ran a cafe → wanted to do more marketing → sold it on Craigslist → built Xander Media Lesson: A reveal or risk creates narrative energy The Four Parts in Practice Setup The world as it is (Bilbo in the Shire) Change Something disrupts the norm (Gandalf arrives) Turning Twist, reveal, or surprise (the One Ring) Resolution Payoff and return (Bilbo back to the Shire) How to Use This as a Leader Don't force stories into frameworks Look at stories you already tell Identify where a disruption, surprise, or reveal could live Coalition-building lens Stories should move people into shared momentum Excitement → flow → aligned action Storytelling Mediums for HR & Organizations Employer brand ≠ separate from company brand Should be co-owned by HR and marketing Brand clarity attracts the right people, repels the wrong ones Strong brands are defined by: Who they are Who they are not Who they're for and not for HR vs Marketing: The Nuance Collaboration works only if: HR leads on audience and truth Marketing supports execution, not control Risk: Marketing optimizes for customers, not employees HR understands attraction, retention, culture fit Storytelling at the Individual Level No one is "naturally" good or bad at storytelling It's reps, not talent Practical advice: Know your ~15 core stories (career, company, turning points) Practice pauses like a comedian Notice when people lean in Opinionated Messaging = Effective Messaging Internal storytelling should: Be clear and opinionated Repel as much as it attracts Avoid: Corporate vanilla Saying a lot without saying anything Truth + Aspirational Truth Marketing and storytelling are a mix of: What is actually true What the organization is becoming Being "30% more honest" builds trust Including flaws and tradeoffs Example: budget brands, Southwest, Apple's office-first culture Why This Works Opinions create personality Personality creates stickiness Stickiness creates memory, alignment, and momentum Authenticity as the last real advantage We're flooded with AI-generated content (video, writing, everything) Humans are extremely good at sensing what feels fake Inauthenticity is easier to spot than ever One of the few remaining advantages: Be true to the real story of the person or organization Not polished truth — actual truth What makes content feel "AI-ish" AI can generate volume fast Books, posts, stories in minutes What it can't replicate: Personal specificity Why a story matters to you What an experience felt like from the inside Lived moments Running a café Growing into leadership What lasts: Personal story lesson learned relevance to this reader relevance to this relationship What content will win long-term Vulnerability Not oversharing, but real experience Personal perspective Why this matters to me Relevance Why it should matter to you Outcome Entertainment Insight Shared direction The risk of vulnerability (it can backfire) Being personal doesn't guarantee buy-in Example: inspirational talk → employee openly disagrees Emotional deflation Self-doubt Early leadership lesson: You can do your best People will still push back Leadership at higher levels gets harder, not easier Bigger teams → higher stakes Better pay Benefits Real expectations First "real" leadership pain points: Bad hires Mismatched expectations Disgruntled exits Realization: Conflict isn't failure It's a sign you've leveled up "Mountains beyond mountains" Every new level comes with new challenges Entrepreneurship Executive leadership Organizational scale Reframe setbacks: Not proof you're failing Proof you're progressing Authenticity at the executive table Especially hard for HR leaders Often younger Often earlier in career Often underrepresented Anxiety is normal The table doesn't feel welcoming Strategy: Name it "This is new for me" "I'm still finding my voice" Own it Ask for feedback Speak anyway Authenticity ≠ no consequences Being honest can carry risk Not every organization wants change Hard truth: You can't change people who don't want to change Sometimes the right move is leaving Guiding advice: Find people who already want what you offer Help them move faster Vulnerability as a competitive advantage Almost any perceived weakness can be reframed New Nervous Different When named clearly: It builds trust It creates permission It signals confidence Getting better at storytelling (practical) It's not talent — it's reps Shyness → confidence through practice Start small Don't test stories when stakes are highest Practice specifics Your core stories Your pitch Energy matters Enthusiasm is underrated Tempo matters Pauses Slowing down Letting moments land Executive presence is built Incrementally Intentionally Practice, Progress, and Learning That Actually Sticks Measure growth against yourself, not "the best" The real comparison isn't to others It's who you were yesterday MrBeast idea: If you're not a little uncomfortable looking at your past work You're probably not improving fast enough Important distinction: Discomfort ≠ shame Shame isn't a useful motivator Progress shows up in hindsight Looking back at past work "I'd write that differently now" Not embarrassment — evidence of growth Example: Weekly newsletter Over time, clearer thinking Better writing Stronger perspective Executive presence is a practice, not a trait Storytelling Selling Persuasion Presence Core question: Are you deliberately practicing? Or just repeating the same behaviors? Practice doesn't have to happen at work Low-stakes environments count Family Friends Everyday conversations Example: Practicing a new language with a dog Safe Repetitive No pressure Life skills = leadership skills One of the hardest lessons: Stop trying to get people to do what they don't want to do Daily practice ground: Family dynamics Respecting boundaries Accepting reality These skills transfer directly to work Influence Communication Leadership Why practice outside of high-stakes moments When pressure is high You default to habits Practicing in everyday life: Builds muscle memory Makes high-stakes moments feel familiar How to learn (without overengineering it) Follow curiosity Pick a thread A name A book An idea Pull on it See where it leads Let it branch Learning isn't linear It's exploratory Learning through unexpected sources Example: Reading a biography Leads to understanding an era Context creates insight The subject matters less than: Genuine interest Sustained attention Career acceleration (simple, not flashy) Always keep learning Find what pulls you in Go deeper Press the gas Where to find Robin Ongoing work lives in: Snafu (weekly newsletter on sales, persuasion, and storytelling) https://joinsnafu.com  Responsive Conference (future of work, leadership, and org design) https://responsiveconference.com   

This is a compiled episode — pulled from past conversations — because the message keeps coming up.We brought together moments from multiple episodes to create one focused listen you can come back to when you're in it. Not new material — the parts that matter most, stitched together on purpose.The through-line is simple:Discomfort is data.Frustration, triggers, exhaustion — they're not flaws. They're information showing you where something is out of alignment.In this episode, we talk about:Why bulldozing through fear often keeps you stuckHow learning to say “not now” can be a powerful boundary (without shutting doors)What actually helps couples support each other on hard daysWhy communication breakdowns don't mean the relationship is brokenHow rest, regulation, and clarity are essential to leadership and connectionIf you've been doing all the “right things” but still feel off — this episode will help you slow down, listen, and recalibrate.

Pre-order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK today to unlock over $400 in free bonuses and learn how to build the muscle, resilience, and metabolic health that actually determine how well you age. https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.comIn this episode, Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Leila Hormozi to discuss the journey from grit to empathy in both personal and professional life. Leila shares candid stories of building her first business, the sacrifices involved, and how her experiences in fitness shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. The conversation explores the value of failure, the importance of discipline, and what it truly takes to achieve business success, reflecting on the unique challenges and rewards that women encounter in leadership roles.Gabrielle and Leila also open up about balancing ambition, relationships, and personal well-being. They address how to build trust, practice self-belief, and handle the pressures of being public figures with authenticity. You will find practical insights on navigating discomfort, the importance of continuous growth, and on creating a fulfilling life based on clear priorities and honest reflection. The episode is filled with relatable stories and actionable advice for anyone focused on self-development and leadership.Chapters: 0:00 – From Grit to Empathy: How Leila's Perspective Shifted1:33 – Why Fitness Built the Foundation for Business Success3:38 – Confidence, Self-Belief, and the Difference Between Rookie and Seasoned Entrepreneurs8:23 – Discomfort, Anxiety, and Paying the Price for Growth12:58 – Becoming Public-Facing and Outgrowing the Persona You Created16:01 – Creating Content Without a Funnel or Ego-Driven Motives19:32 – Why Fewer Women Teach Business at Scale22:42 – What Actually Makes a Business Legitimate24:23 – Trust, Relationships, and Learning to Trust Yourself26:38 – Success vs Happiness and the Tradeoffs People Ignore31:56 – Sacrifice by Season: Constraints, Focus, and Capacity35:14 – Personal Trade-Offs and the Real Cost of Success36:50 – Growth Levels Are About Exposure, Not Time37:25 – Why You Should Stress Yourself Out More (Short-Term)43:04 – Social Media, Authenticity, and Being Fully Human46:15 – Reading Psychology and Understanding Culture48:19 – Maintaining Relationships Between High Achievers54:19 – Renegotiating Relationship Roles as Life Evolves59:54 – Belief Is an Output, Not an Input1:04:07 – Changing Your Relationship With Discomfort1:04:55 – What's Next: Expansion, Health, and Long-Term VisionThank you to our sponsors: OneSkin - Get 15% off at https://www.oneskin.co/ with code DRLYONBodyHealth - Get 20% off your first order with code LYON20 https://www.bodyhealthaffiliates.com/73L4QL3/7XDN2/Bon Charge - Save 15% at https://boncharge.com/ with code DRLYONFind Leila Hormozi at:

Every time a service advisor discounts too fast, something bigger than money is lost — credibility. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen tackles one of the most overlooked performance indicators in the service department: the discount line. After years of training advisors on the drive and working shoulder-to-shoulder with service teams, this is one of the first places she looks because it tells a story. A story about confidence. A story about perceived value. A story about how the advisor, the technician, and the dealership are being positioned in the customer's mind. This conversation isn't about being rigid or unsympathetic. It's about understanding that discounting is rarely about the customer, it's usually about discomfort. Discomfort with holding value. Discomfort with pushback. Discomfort with confidently saying, "This is what it costs, and here's why." Jen breaks down why fast discounts quietly devalue the work, the technician, and the entire service operation and how strong advisors protect value without sacrificing trust. She also speaks directly to service managers and Fixed Ops leaders about why discounting is a leadership issue, not an advisor flaw, and how coaching, language, and support change behavior. If you want to elevate advisor confidence, protect margin, and build trust that actually lasts, this episode is for you! Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Change is uncomfortable. And if you're parenting a teen or standing on the edge of the empty nest, you may be feeling that discomfort more than ever. In this episode, I'm talking about why change feels so hard—even when it's the change we want—why so many of us try to avoid that discomfort by staying busy, fixing, or just avoiding our pain, and what it actually looks like to sit with that discomfort in a way that brings peace instead of overwhelm. If this season of motherhood feels harder than you expected—if you're feeling anxious, uncertain, or unsure how to let go—join me as I talk about what's really happening underneath that discomfort, and how to face change in a new way.

Grace and Alvina talk about the importance of discomfort, using two Hidden Brain podcast episodes plus Adam Grant's book Hidden Potential as jumping-off points. They discuss times in the past where they've embraced discomfort and have grown from the experience, including public speaking and Karaoke! For the Fortune Cookie segment, they make some resolutions for the podcast, including producing a gift for patrons (finally) and having another happy hour! And they end as always with what they're grateful for. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.  See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor.  Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bookfriendsforever_podcast  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/ https://shop.carlemuseum.org/product/ling-tings-lunar-new-year-two-times-lucky-hardcover

This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, author Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, is back on the show, and we're taking a deep dive into feedback. We discuss how to give and receive feedback more effectively—a topic that we all should strive to improve in our professional lives. With 25 years of experience in military medicine, Dr. Hartzell is a retired army colonel as well as a practicing internist and infectious diseases physician. Feedback is meant to be a conversation, helping each other better understand where the other individual is coming from. After all, we're never sure what is going on in someone's life until we ask. How do we get better at feedback? Yes, you can read books and consume podcasts like this on it, but explicitly asking someone to give you feedback about yourself may be an even stronger starting point. Dr. Hartzell also encourages getting feedback on your feedback, as it takes practice. "When we give people feedback, it tells them whether their performance aligns with our expectations or not; it really clarifies our expectations. I think that's really important because, without that, it's sort of left up to people to decide: 'Am I doing a good job?'" he told us. Another crucial element surrounding this interview is the critically important notion that a lack of feedback is still a form of feedback so there are no doubt consequences of choosing silence and inaction. Explore Resources from this Podcast Dr. Hartzell's first appearance on our Faculty Factory Podcast, titled “A Comprehensive Look at Developing Excellent Leadership in Medicine” can be found here:  https://facultyfactory.org/joshua-hartzell/ You can learn more about Dr. Hartzell's book, “A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence”, here: https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Caring-Healthcare-Leadership-Compassion/dp/B0DSQ4276K   Disclaimer: The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Army, Navy, Air Force, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or the Department of War. References: Kim Scott, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (New York: St. Martin's Press, 2019).  Ende J. Feedback in clinical medical education. JAMA. 1983 Aug 12;250(6):777-81.

This week on Another Week in the Books, we tap in with J. Cole’s The Fall Off and what a “final album” really means — legacy, maturity, mortality, and the pressure that comes with expectations. From hip-hop culture to real-life reflections, the convo shifts into relationships, emotional growth, freedom vs. commitment, and how past experiences shape the way we love and move today. We also get honest about purpose, sacrifice, friendships, and the importance of having a real support system that pushes you to grow. Discomfort, self-reflection, and accountability are the themes — because growth isn’t supposed to be easy. Tap in. New episode out now.

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View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover the secret to thriving outside your comfort zone with Ginger Naylor, CEO of Outward Bound USA. In this inspiring conversation, Ginger shares how wilderness adventures help kids and adults build resilience, face discomfort, and uncover their true potential. Learn why stepping into the unknown fosters personal growth, how Outward Bound uses outdoor challenges to teach life-changing lessons, and the transformative power of "threshold moments." Whether you're an outdoors enthusiast or seeking ways to stretch your limits, this video will motivate you to embrace discomfort and grow stronger.We are particularly excited about joining Ginger for The Reset, happening on January 24th and led by Outward Bound. This is a nationwide invitation to step away from screens and schedules, get outside, move your body, and reconnect with the kind of challenge and perspective that only nature can provide. No apps, no optimization, no performance metrics. Just time outdoors, intentional discomfort, and the chance to reset your nervous system in the most human way possible.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy resilience doesn't come from comfort — but from manageable challengeHow outdoor education helps kids discover identity, confidence, and capabilityWhat “threshold moments” are — and why they drive real growthWhy reflection matters as much as the experience itselfHow wilderness exposure shapes empathy, leadership, and perseveranceWhy being alone without distraction is increasingly rare — and powerfulKey Highlights: (00:00) – Intro(00:31) – Wilderness Awareness and Why It's Fading(07:48) – What Outward Bound Really Is (And Isn't)(11:16) – Threshold Moments and Why Growth Starts at the Edge(14:25) – Discomfort as a Skill, Not a Side Effect(19:08) – The Cultural Shift Away from Wilderness(23:04) – The Solo Experience: Being Alone With Yourself(28:38) – What Happens After Students Leave Outward Bound(32:10) – Why Reflection Turns Experience Into Growth(36:45) – Technology, Childhood, and Rebalancing Attention(41:22) – Wilderness as a Gateway to Conservation(46:08) – Parenting, Protection, and Letting Kids Struggle(51:14) – Resilience as a Life Skill, Not an Adventure Skill(56:02) – Why These Experiences Matter More Than Ever(1:01:10) – Final Reflections on Growth, Identity, and IndependenceConnect with Ginger and Outward BoundWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTake The Reset Pledge with us!

One of the most challenging parts of healing is learning to tolerate discomfort — especially when it belongs to someone else. If you grew up managing emotions to stay safe, it makes sense that other people's discomfort feels urgent. You may feel the impulse to explain yourself, smooth things over, or fix the tension quickly. In today's Daily Shift, we explore why allowing discomfort is an essential part of boundaries and self-trust. Other people's feelings are not emergencies. Discomfort doesn't automatically mean harm. And setting a boundary does not make you unkind — it makes you honest. In this episode, we explore: Why other people's discomfort can feel threatening How emotional over-functioning develops The difference between compassion and self-abandonment Why holding boundaries allows discomfort to pass naturally A grounding reminder: You're allowed to let others be uncomfortable. You don't have to rescue, explain, or over-function to ease the moment. Staying grounded in your truth is enough. Small shifts, held with steadiness, create lasting change.

Built through discipline and shaped by perspective, this episode follows Megan Greathouse's steady path to financial freedom and shows how patience, mindset, and consistent action quietly compound into lasting wealth.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/built-through-discipline-grown-through-perspective-with-megan-greathouse/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:25) - Welcome and Introduction of Guest Megan Greathouse(01:02) - Megan's Real Estate Focus and Portfolio Overview(01:39) - Buying Rentals Without a Perfect BRRRR Strategy(02:01) - Early Interest in Financial Freedom and Real Estate(03:37) - Transition from Single-Family to Small Multifamily(04:10) - How the Marine Corps Shaped Discipline and Perspective(06:47) - Embracing Challenges and Building Confidence(09:28) - Discomfort, Familiarity, and Personal Growth(11:03) - Entering the Mid-Term Rental Strategy(12:43) - Furnishing and Launching a Mid-Term Rental Quickly(13:55) - Comparing Mid-Term Rental Experiences(15:17) - Booking Gaps, Risk, and Decision-Making in Mid-Term Rentals(18:05) - Tenant Extensions and Holiday Leasing Considerations(19:36) - Living Through Renovations and Investor Tradeoffs(20:23) - Exploring Short-Term Rentals Through a Condo Opportunity(21:21) - Lifestyle Investing and Travel-Based Rental Goals(23:00) - Evaluating Short-Term Rental Market Saturation(24:39) - Seasonality and Mid-Term Flexibility in Vacation Markets(25:48) - Rent-by-the-Room and Co-Living Considerations(27:18) - Zoning Laws, Regulation, and Market Constraints(29:49) - Golden Nuggets on Perspective and Longevity in Investing(31:49) - Managing Stress, Reserves, and Long-Term Wealth(32:24) - Self-Managing Rentals Versus Property Management(34:58) - Knowing Your Lane to Avoid Burnout(35:29) - Recommended Books on Real Estate and Mindset(37:08) - The Daily Stoic and Daily Mental Conditioning(38:12) - Where to Follow Megan Greathouse Online(38:55) - Final Thoughts and Guest Appreciation(39:03) - Podcast Closing and DisclaimerContact Megan Greathousehttps://magnoliarealestatestl.com/view-agents/agents/megan-greathouse?offset=0-0https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkgreathouse/https://www.youtube.com/@mindyandmeganhttps://www.instagram.com/megan_great_houses/Megan's journey reminds us that discipline creates momentum, perspective sustains progress, and consistency turns effort into freedom, so keep building with intention and visit https://reiagent.com

In today's episode of the Connect Method Parenting Podcast, we're talking about embodying emotions. NOT just noticing them, NOT just allowing them, but fully living inside the emotional experience while simultaneously creating from the end in mind.I'm sharing ten lessons I've learned about emotional embodiment through real, everyday experiences, from almost running out of battery in my Tesla while crossing a mountain range, to completing a 72-hour fast, to sitting with doubt, fear, hunger, uncertainty, and growth without trying to escape or fix any of it.You'll hear how embodying emotions doesn't mean positive thinking, bypassing discomfort, or managing feelings so they go away. It means learning how to be fully present with fear and faith, worry and gratitude, and uncertainty and intention at the same time.In this episode, we explore:What it actually means to embody emotions, not just feel or process themHow to live from the end in mind without abandoning the present momentWhy powerful questions can completely shift your nervous systemHow beliefs quietly create your lived reality, especially in parentingWhy buffering (food, distraction, productivity) blocks emotional growthHow past “failures” can inform growth without defining youWhy presence, not willpower, is the practiceHow emotional embodiment leads to calm, confident parenting even during conflictMost importantly, we talk about how this work shows up in parenting: Staying grounded during tantrums. Holding boundaries without anger. Responding instead of reacting. Teaching your kids that emotions are safe,  and that nothing has gone wrong just because feelings are big.You don't need to fast for 72 hours or nearly get stranded on a mountain to practice this. You can start small, with irritation, overwhelm, frustration, or doubt, and learn how to sit in the full human experience while choosing connection, belief, and intention.This is the work. It's simple. It's powerful. And it changes everything.Learn more here --> https://connectmethodparenting.comNext Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.works/ista

When everything gets hard, discipline decides the outcome. This episode cuts through the noise and shows what holds when the body quits and motivation is no longer an option. Explorer, ultra-endurance athlete, and expedition leader Ray Zahab talks with Joe De Sena about surviving cancer, crossing the Arctic, disconnecting from distraction, and choosing action under pressure. A no-nonsense breakdown of ownership, resilience, and rules tested by real pressure.   Things You Will Learn: How to keep moving when energy is gone and comfort is no longer available Why simple decisions outperform complex plans under pressure How repeated hardship forges real resilience through action Tools & Frameworks Covered: Stop or Go Rule: eliminates hesitation and forces commitment Calendar Discipline: enforces action before emotions interfere Discomfort as Training: conditions mental and physical endurance through exposure  If this episode moved you, don't just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Ray Zahab went from being a sedentary smoker to one of the world's most accomplished ultra-endurance explorers, running thousands of kilometers across the planet's harshest environments. His journey from unhealthy habits to global expeditions reveals the power of mindset shifts, resilience, and purpose-driven adventure. Through his non-profit impossible2Possible, he transforms exploration into education proving that breaking limits, physically and mentally, can empower others to do the extraordinary.   Connect to Ray: Website: https://zachbitter.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter  YouTube: https://zachbitter.com/hpo 

In this episode, we dive deep into the human urge to create—what fuels it, why it feels so essential, and how we can harness it more intelligently in our work. We are joined by psychologist George Newman (author of How Great Ideas Happen) and philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein (author of The Mattering Instinct), who guide us through both the mechanics and meaning of creativity.We explore why creativity is not just a talent or an act, but a fundamental human response that pushes back against chaos and entropy. George Newman unpacks the myths of the "lone genius," showing us that real creative breakthroughs emerge from collaboration, exploration, and persistent engagement—not isolation. He introduces smart frameworks for idea development, including gridding, transplanting, and overcoming the “originality ostrich effect” and the “creative cliff illusion.”Rebecca Newberger Goldstein takes us a level deeper, exploring why our drive to create is intimately tied to our need for meaning and validation. She discusses the “mattering instinct”—the pursuit of significance—and explains why conflict, resistance, and friction in organizations are often expressions of this core human need. Together, these conversations reveal how creativity is both an existential response and a practical tool for leadership and team health.Five Key Learnings:Great ideas aren't conjured in isolation. Creative breakthroughs come from ongoing engagement, trial and error, and exposure to new perspectives—not from waiting for inspiration alone.Originality is often misunderstood. Striving to be radically original can backfire; the most resonant ideas have personal freshness but build on approachable, recognizable foundations.Guiding questions and iterative refinement matter. Defining and regularly reframing your creative questions ensures you're solving the right problems and making meaningful progress.Discomfort signals opportunity, not failure. The “creative cliff illusion” means our best ideas may arrive late in the process, and discomfort is often a sign that transformation is near.Creativity is deeply connected to our need to matter. According to Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, our drive to create stems from our longing for meaning and significance—making every act of creation a resistance to insignificance and entropy.Get full interviews and bonus content for free! Just join the list at DailyCreativePlus.com.Mentioned in this episode:The Brave Habit is available nowMy new book will help you make bravery a habit in your life, your leadership, and your work. Discover how to develop the two qualities that lead to brave action: Optimistic Vision and Agency. Buy The Brave Habit wherever books are sold, or learn more at TheBraveHabit.com.

This episode came from realizing that something I called “self-care” was actually costing me more than I wanted to admit. I've spent years talking about living unapologetically - building businesses, raising kids, and helping women step into confidence. But I hadn't fully questioned the expectations I'd absorbed around aging and appearance. Instead of chasing youth, I started asking different questions about sustainability, health, and longevity - especially as a mother later in life. This conversation isn't about rejecting beauty or telling anyone what to do. It's about examining the pressure women quietly live under and deciding what's actually worth keeping. This episode is an honest reflection on aging, identity, and choosing what aligns with the life you want now - not the standards you inherited. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Why I Needed to Talk About This 01:03 - The Small Moment That Sparked a Bigger Realization 01:32 - Being Confident Everywhere… Except in Appearance 02:45 - The Time, Energy, and Mental Cost of Maintenance 03:46 - Motherhood, Aging, and Thinking Long-Term 04:38 - Choosing Health Over Looking Young 05:50 - How Women Are Taught to Fear Aging 06:50 - Letting Go and Sitting With the Discomfort 07:12 - Aging Gracefully as an Act of Self-Respect Join Our Women's Mastermind: https://woman.heatherblankenship.com/ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.blankenship.182/ Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-blankenship-271908140/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1713972310 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EtqDw41QW193bH3TKnCiI Listen, rate and subscribe!

Send us a textWe see so many salon owners who are busy every day but still feel stuck. They're cleaning, reorganizing, researching, scrolling, and “preparing,” yet nothing meaningful seems to change. The problem isn't effort. The problem is direction.In this episode, we talk about momentum and what actually moves the needle in your business. We break down why busy work feels productive but rarely compounds, why indecision often disguises itself as preparation, and how small, boring decisions create far more progress than flashy ones.We share real examples from our own journey, from complicated booking systems and tree-named stylist levels to endless research on vacuums, software, and tools that ultimately don't matter. Momentum isn't built through perfection. It's built through action, testing, and refining.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others. Momentum comes when you stop waiting for certainty and start making decisions that actually shape your future.Key TakeawaysBusy work creates motion, not momentum.Momentum is built through decisions, not perfection.Simple systems outperform creative but confusing ones.Endless research often hides fear of commitment.Owners must make the uncomfortable decisions others can't.Reputation and culture compound faster than tactics.Boring work usually produces the biggest growth.Systems don't need to be perfect to be powerful.Indecision is more expensive than mistakes.Momentum grows when action replaces hesitation.Time Stamps00:00 — Welcome + defining momentum 01:00 — Jen's opening take: simple booking beats creative systems 03:00 — Todd's opening take: sunk cost fallacy 05:00 — Why busy ≠ progress 07:00 — Technician vs entrepreneur mindset 09:00 — The danger of endless research 11:00 — Social media consumption vs real work 13:00 — What momentum actually creates (clients + hiring) 15:00 — Reputation and culture compound 17:00 — Shortcuts vs long-term leadership 19:00 — Boring work builds businesses 21:00 — Indecision disguised as preparation 23:00 — Decisions only owners should make 25:00 — Systems, standards, and consistency 27:00 — Discomfort is part of momentum 29:00 — Final thoughts + new year momentumLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

When we say The Dangers of “Enrichment”, the air quotes are doing a lot of work.In this episode, Emily and Ellen unpack how things labeled as enrichment can actually aggressively miss the mark. From the “more is better” mindset to breed-specific expectations and enrichment-as-micromanagement, we talk about how well-intended plans can quietly strip learners of agency, communication skills, and stress resilience.This one comes straight from what we see in homes and sessions every day. Don't worry, we're also coming for ourselves! If enrichment has ever felt like something you have to get “right” instead of something that supports you and your pet, this episode is for you.TLDL (too long, didn't listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Communication is a need, not a bonus skill – When learners never get the chance to want something, they never get to practice asking for it. Letting needs show up is how communication develops.2️⃣ Discomfort isn't the enemy – Real enrichment helps learners build resilience and interoceptive skills so they can handle life's challenges, not avoid them forever.3️⃣ If it feels unsustainable, it probably is unsustainable – Burnout in the human is often a sign that the plan needs adjustment, not that you're doing enrichment badly.For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here.More from Pet HarmonyPet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips

In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Jenny offers a calming reframe for everyday discomfort. As part of a daily morning ritual, this reflection encourages listeners to differentiate between genuine danger and normal emotional unease — especially in moments of boundary-setting or growth.This episode supports emotional regulation, self-trust, and healthier communication by reminding listeners that discomfort does not require immediate resolution. Jenny helps listeners build confidence in their ability to sit with uncertainty without rushing to self-abandonment.Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast focused on emotional wellness, boundaries, and starting each morning with clarity and calm. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

Fisting isn't about going hard — it's about going slowly, intentionally, and deeply connected.In this episode Elle and Vee sit down with Jamie Joy and Riley Ocean to take the shame, fear, and mystery out of fisting and talk about what actually makes it powerful, pleasurable, and safe. Together, they explore anal and vaginal prep, communication, pacing, and aftercare, breaking down what it really takes to explore deep penetration — emotionally, mentally, and physically.Fisting: first fisting experiences and why we love it! (00:41)Leaving something to look forward to: anal, DP, double fisting in one hole. (10:29)What's so great about fisting? Elle has a great fisting experience post-pregnancy. (12:02)Fisting Prep: What to do beforehand, for the front and the back holes. (20:44)Lube: The best fisting lubes, the “lube test”, and what to do before fisting. (28:11)Anal Fisting Prep: stretches for tops and bottoms, and turning the bottom on (bonus points if they orgasm first!). (35:21)Inserting the Fist: three methods of insertion: corkscrew, short pumps, and sustained pressure. (38:14)Pain vs. Discomfort: it's ok to stop. (43:52)As the top: how do you read the bottom and know when to push; how do you know when to back off? (49:38)Techniques for opening as the bottom: bearing down, and clenching and releasing. (53:33)Fist or “duck” hand formations: pros and cons. (55:06)Hand Techniques for maximum pleasure! (56:37)Double Fisting Orgasm: whatd does it feel like to have two fists in you and a wand on you? (1:01:57)Removing the Fist: slow, and with the breath. (1:05:29)Aftercare: what to do for the bottom and the top afterwards. (1:11:30)__________________________Where to find Jamie Joy: https://www.jamiejoy.comhttps://fetlife.com/Jamie-Joy___________________________

Cutting off family and chronic therapy have become normalized, yet people feel more disconnected than ever. What's labeled as healing often rewards avoidance and quietly erodes emotional resilience. We dive deeper into this in the latest Habits & Hustle with Tania Khazaal. We also chat about why therapy can keep people stuck instead of healing, how “protecting your peace” often protects pain, and why most people quit in the valley of despair right before real growth begins. Tania Khazaal is an emotional healing expert with a background in herbal practice and extensive study in psychology, neuroscience, human behavior, and communication. Her work centers on emotional resilience, relational repair, and the mind body connection. What We Discuss: (05:24) Why family estrangement is rising (06:27) How therapy culture can keep people stuck (08:24) When “protecting your peace” becomes avoidance (14:06) Triggers vs personal responsibility (23:03) Emotional suppression and physical health (36:54) Gentle parenting, discipline, and resilience (39:17) How emotional growth affects health, relationships, and performance (44:37) The valley of despair and why people quit( 49:12) Discipline and future pacing over motivation Thank you to our sponsors: Prolon: Get 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit https://prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE40 for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off  Manna Vitality: Visit mannavitality.com and use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off your order  Amp fit is the perfect balance of tech and training, designed for people who do it all and still want to feel strong doing it. Check it out at joinamp.com/jen  Find more from Jen:  Website: www.jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Tania Khazaal: Website: www.taniakhazaal.com Instagram: @taniakhazaal Facebook: @taniatheherbalistofficial Youtube: @taniakhazaal

Consistency is the foundation of strength training—but it's also the hardest part. In the first episode of the C.L.A.R.A. series, Andrew and Niki break down why strength training consistency matters more than motivation, outcomes, or perfect programming. If you've ever struggled to stick with lifting, lost momentum after early progress, or felt discouraged by slow results, this episode explains why that's normal—and how to stay in the process anyway. C.L.A.R.A. stands for Consistency, Longevity, Accountability, Resilience, and Adaptability. These five principles form the mental framework for lifelong strength, health, and sustainable training. This episode focuses on consistency because everything else flows from it. You'll hear why outcomes like PRs and physique changes can become distractions, how discomfort and delayed feedback sabotage consistency, and why buy-in matters more than motivation. The conversation also explores common obstacles to staying consistent with strength training, including soreness, injury, decision fatigue, limiting beliefs, and the mental load of trying to do everything "right." This episode kicks off a new series designed to help lifters think beyond the barbell and build strength that lasts for decades—not just months. Timestamps 00:00 – Why this series exists and why consistency comes first 03:00 – Introducing the C.L.A.R.A. framework 06:15 – Consistency over outcomes and PR obsession 09:45 – Buy-in, churn, and why consistency drives results 14:00 – Discomfort, delayed feedback, and limiting beliefs 21:30 – Decision fatigue, friction, and the role of coaching 30:15 – Looking ahead to longevity and the long game PS - Ready to finally see real change? Lean In 12 delivers noticeable fat loss, improved strength, and unmatched consistency through expert coaching and daily support — all in one premium 12-week program. Now discounted for a limited-time. Start your transformation: https://bit.ly/4rKpkLr   Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

We're counting down your favourite episodes of 2025!#10: NO RISK, NO STORY#9: BE DELUSIONAL#8: YOU VS YOU#7: THE POWER OF POSITIVITY#6: PERSISTENCE#5: IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL I WIN#4: SEEK DISCOMFORTKILL YOUR LAZINESS! It's one day or DAY ONE. If it's important to you, you need make the decision that enough is enough. It's showtime. It's time to get it done, no matter how hard it may be.Speakers:Eric Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/user/etthehiphoppreacherhttps://www.instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher/https://www.facebook.com/etthehiphoppreacherhttp://etinspires.com/Joe Roganhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMkhttps://twitter.com/joeroganSpecial thanks to Aubrey Marcus for providing the interview: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC604SM0YhltEKZ5hmDs_GqwKobe Bryanthttps://www.instagram.com/kobebryant/Mel Robbinshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5gTim Groverhttps://timgrover.com/https://www.instagram.com/timgrover/David Gogginshttps://davidgoggins.com/Les Brownhttps://lesbrown.com/Coach PainYouTube: http://bit.ly/2LmRyeaInstagram: http://bit.ly/2XLcLW5Website: http://bit.ly/2YTgWvqBook Coach Pain to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookCoachPain Bobby Maximushttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzAriYndMjGjJciDYyj47whttps://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus/Elliot HulseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLrI-dOLyDbRnPyUeWadsOgInstagram: http://instagram.com/elliotthulseWalter BondYouTube: http://bit.ly/WalterBondMotivationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_bond/Marcus A TaylorYouTube: https://bit.ly/MarcusATaylorChannelInstagram: http://bit.ly/3aLfu3PFacebook: http://bit.ly/2TB9uoiTwitter: https://bit.ly/3xXlFCPBook Marcus to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookMarcusATaylor Dr. Jessica HoustonYouTube: https://bit.ly/2PXZqTVInstagram: https://bit.ly/31Y6Uf5Website: https://expectingvictory.com/Freddy FriSubscribe to him on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FreddyFriInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddyfrimotivates/http://www.freddyfri.com/hire-meBedros Keuilian https://bedroskeuilian.com/Everette Taylorhttps://www.instagram.com/everetteCoach Jae https://www.instagram.com/coachjaerRay Lewishttps://twitter.com/raylewisCorey Jones:YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/CoreyDJonesMusic:Really Slow MotionBuy their music:Amazon : http://amzn.to/1lTltY5iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNBandcamp: http://bit.ly/1DqtZSoSecession Studioshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwd8uu2mtJUgHYRffUl2yPQRok Nardin - Valhallahttps://www.youtube.com/c/RokNardin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever realized that the very things that lead to success, purpose, and fulfillment are the things nearly everyone runs away from? Discomfort, hard work, uncomfortable situations and conversations, are the things that no one desires more of, and yet… The ability to build a wildly successful and scalable business is within reach for nearly everyone reading this, and yet through self-selection on the few will do what needs to be done to rise to the top. Of the few that rise to the top, even fewer will do so feeling fulfilled in their life. It takes much more than skills and relationships to be successful. It takes grit and determination to do the hard things. It requires you go through emotionally taxing, ego killing moments of failure, humility, and self-realization to become adaptable and become who you want to be. In this keynote, Tom reveals the hard facts of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be in the 1%. “If you're only good in the beginning you lack grit.” After watching this it's time for a hard self-talk and challenge to yourself. It's time for a no B.S. approach of what will it take to build yourself into the person you desire to be. Don't underestimate what you are capable of, stop thinking too small and get uncomfortable. “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill treatment, indignities - I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not - that one endures.” -Nietzche SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to The Journey Is the Win 0:22 | Entrepreneurs Survive Rock Bottom 9:12 | Connect to Purpose (Not Money) 16:41 | Develop Your Mindset First 24:16 | 6 Ways to Develop New Skills 37:13 | How to Develop Grit 46:16 | Identify Your Passion & Develop It 51:03 | Building a Scalable Business 1:01:29 | Value of Online Community 1:14:17 | Success Requires Clear Goals Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:⁠Legendary Mindset⁠: Mindset & Self-Improvement⁠Money Mindset⁠: Business & Finance⁠Relationship Theory:⁠ Relationships⁠Health Theory⁠: Mental & Physical Health⁠Power Ups:⁠ Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3PCvJaz⁠ Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : ⁠https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fan fav episode. You are living through exciting and strange times. There are so many technological advances with AI, space travel, NFTs, and a rapidly changing culture with social media, it's near impossible to just turn ‘off'. Let's admit it, FOMO is real and it keeps a lot of people connected when they're not even sure why they're connected. When was the last time you unplugged and took on a challenge you weren't sure you'd complete? How long has it been since you've sat with yourself in total silence or allowed yourself to just be bored out of your mind? Author and journalist, Michael Easter, joins me today to discuss his journey and share the lessons and insights he's gained from spending a month in the Arctic surviving. Hunting his own food, carrying heavy loads, and sitting with absolute boredom are just part of his story. As you listen to his story, it is my hope you will consider ways you step out of your comfort zone. There is something very freeing about being able to shake things up and break your routines and habits to improve the quality of your life in unconventional ways. This episode is about facing discomfort and finding new ways to challenge yourself for the better. Order Michael Easter's new book, The Comfort Crisis - ⁠https://amzn.to/3ihebjB⁠  Original air date: 8-5-2021 SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to Michael Easter 1:05 | The Comfort Crisis Explained 3:02 | Journey to the Arctic 5:03 | Recovering from Alcohol 7:40 | Outside the Comfort Zone 8:55 | Helicopter Parenting Losing Challenges 12:16 | Touching Controversial Topics 14:53 | Challenges Surviving the Arctic 20:11 | Problem Creep 28:05 | Need for Rite of Passage 35:12 | Metaphorical Lions for Passage 41:19 | Comfort Creep & Habits 44:22 | Breaking Routine to be Present 47:45 | Discomfort and Boredom 50:00 | Benefits of Boredom 57:12 | Daily Routine 1:02:11 | Rucking & Human Design 1:14:05 | Killing His 1st Caribou 1:17:16 | Life Cycle & Mortality 1:27:16 | “This Too Shall Pass” 1:30:31 | Want to Live Forever? 1:39:12 | Assigning Meaning to Life 1:42:20 | Rites of Passage Transformation 1:46:12 | Problem Creep Comparison 1:50:34 | Finding Gratitude  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices