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Stepparenting can be deeply meaningful, but it can also leave you feeling rejected, exhausted, and unsure of your place in the family. We know how painful it is to care about a child, invest your heart, and still feel pushed away.In this episode, we sit down with Laura Petherbridge to talk honestly about the expectations that often set stepparents up for disappointment and the pressures that can eventually lead to burnout. Laura reminds us that thriving as a stepparent starts with understanding how blended families are different, recognizing what is and isn't within your control, and learning when to step back without stepping out. Laura is an author, speaker, chaplain, and life coach who presents on relationships and marriage, stepfamilies, co-parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She has written several books, appeared on countless TV, radio, and podcast segments, and spoken across the U.S., Australia, and South Africa. She also offers a practical and encouraging monthly newsletter. (You can sign up using the link below!)Some additional things we explore with Laura include why a stepparent's influence matters more than forcing authority or closeness, how biological parents can unintentionally intensify burnout, and why protecting your identity outside the stepparent role is especially important for childless stepmoms.If stepparenting has worn you down, this conversation will help you release unrealistic expectations, protect your heart, find healthy support, and move forward with greater clarity and hope.You'll Discover:Why realistic expectations are essential for preventing stepparent disappointment and burnoutHow to distinguish healthy “stepping back” from emotionally checking out of the familyWhy influence is often a healthier goal for a stepparent than authority, control, or forcing connectionHow the biological parent can either reduce or intensify the pressure a stepparent experiencesWhy maintaining your own identity, relationships, and support system is especially important for childless stepparentsResources from this Episode:CLICK HERE to sign up for Laura's newsletterCLICK HERE to join Laura's private FB group for childless stepmomsScreens and Teens:  Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World by Kathy Koch PhD Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession Subscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read to too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!Click Here to join us on YouTube and be sure to subscribe!

Why Narcissists Feed Off Your Emotions (And How to Stop It) A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever felt like a narcissist can instantly trigger you, no matter how hard you try to stay calm? Do you find yourself replaying conversations, defending yourself, overexplaining, or feeling emotionally drained after interacting with certain people? If so, you are not weak. And you are not crazy. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano explains why narcissists thrive on emotional reactions and how childhood trauma can leave people vulnerable to manipulation, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Through deep psychological insight, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed healing, Lisa reveals how reclaiming your emotional energy is one of the most important steps in breaking free from narcissistic influence. This is not about controlling others. It is about mastering yourself. In This Episode You'll Discover:

Do you feel as though you've reached an emotional cul-de-sac in midlife? In this uplifting conversation, Lynne talks with Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, about rebuilding self-trust, interrupting old patterns, and recognizing that midlife isn't the end of the adventure. It may be the beginning of your most honest and fulfilling chapter yet.                                                                              _________________ Have you ever looked at the life you've built and quietly wondered, Is this really all there is? You may have spent decades building a career, nurturing relationships, raising a family, and meeting everyone else's needs. Then midlife arrives, bringing changes in your body, family, relationships, career, or identity—and suddenly, you're no longer sure where you fit. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, about what happens when women reach what Tina calls an "emotional cul-de-sac." Rather than seeing midlife as a plateau, Tina encourages women to view it as an opportunity to question the patterns they've inherited, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create a life that feels more honest and aligned. Tina shares the personal experiences behind The Badass Arts™, including her journey through an unhealthy marriage, single motherhood, financial hardship, rebuilding her life, finding love again, and leaving her corporate career to create a movement for women in their middle years. Together, Lynne and Tina explore how women can move beyond regret, quiet their "doubt goblins," and make small but meaningful changes that strengthen self-trust. Tina also shares four simple expressions of purpose available to every woman: love, laugh, labor, and learn. Purpose doesn't always need to involve an enormous mission or dramatic reinvention. It can be found in how we love others, make room for joy, contribute to the world, and remain curious about life. This conversation is a warm and refreshing reminder that you are not your patterns—and it's never too late to choose a different response. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why midlife can feel like an emotional cul-de-sac The difference between living authentically and living according to expectations How major transitions can weaken—or awaken—your sense of identity A powerful question to ask when life presents a challenge Why a simple morning ritual can set the emotional tone for your day Tina's four universal expressions of purpose Why love is something we practice, not simply something we feel How curiosity helps keep us emotionally engaged with life Why regret and joyful appreciation struggle to coexist How old patterns develop—and why they don't define you The surprising power of making very small behavioral shifts How midlife can become a season of freedom, possibility, and reinvention Guest Introduction Today, I'm joined by Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, a movement designed to help women in midlife move beyond old patterns and create lives filled with more soul, substance, and sass. Drawing from her professional experience, education, personal hardships, and lifelong fascination with the human condition, Tina helps women bridge the gap between what they know and how they actually live. Her work explores self-trust, emotional intelligence, meaningful change, and the tiny shifts that can transform a woman's relationship with herself and her future. Welcome, Tina. I'm delighted to have you with us today. Key Takeaways Look for the gift or opportunity When life changes unexpectedly, Tina suggests asking: "What is the gift or opportunity within this challenge?" This isn't about pretending that something painful is positive. It's about remaining open to what the experience might teach you or make possible. Create a brief morning ritual Before getting out of bed or reaching for your phone, pause long enough to decide how you want to enter the day. Even 30 seconds of intention can help you move out of autopilot. Reconsider what purpose means Tina believes we share four fundamental expressions of purpose: Love: Act with care, compassion, and kindness. Laugh: Make room for playfulness, pleasure, and spontaneous joy. Labor: Contribute something meaningful and help make the world better. Learn: Stay curious about yourself, other people, and life. Remember that you're not your patterns Your automatic responses may have developed through past experiences, but they aren't your identity. With awareness, commitment, and small changes, those patterns can be interrupted. Memorable Quotes "You are not your patterns." "Between the mess we experience and the miracles we desire, there has to be a bridge." "What's the gift or opportunity within this challenge?" "Love is a verb." "The moment we stop learning and our curiosity dulls, that's when life begins to feel over." "If you're living in regret, it's difficult to live in joyful appreciation." "Tiny shifts may feel as though they're taking longer, but when they finally land, your life is different." Connect With Tina Bernard Learn more about Tina and The Badass Arts™: Website: The Badass Arts About Tina: Meet Tina Bernard Blog: Reflections of a Badass LinkedIn: Tina Bernard Facebook: Tina Bernard Private Facebook Group: The Badass Arts Collective Free Resource: Tame Your Doubt Goblins [Insert Tina's direct free-gift link or QR-code destination] Connect With Lynne Imagine not having to "figure out midlife" on your own anymore.

Welcome to Episode 322 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode is about discernment, intuition, nervous system regulation, and learning how to think independently when navigating your child's health challenges. Dr. Cammy Benton shares the painful experience that pushed her beyond conventional medicine after one of her daughters became severely ill. Despite being a physician herself, she found herself dismissed, gaslit, and pressured to ignore her own instincts while her child continued deteriorating. What followed completely transformed how she views medicine, parenting, and healing. You'll hear why curiosity, humility, and critical thinking matter so much when choosing practitioners and making decisions for your child. You'll also hear why nervous system regulation is essential if parents want to access their own intuition clearly. This is not about rejecting medicine. It's about remaining conscious, engaged, and empowered while navigating complex decisions. The secret this week is… Don't Hand Over Your AUTHORITY You'll Discover: Why fear can cause you to doubt your own instincts (14:11) How fear can cloud your ability to make good decisions (34:31) Why curiosity and humility lead to better healthcare decisions (26:39) Why you shouldn't outsource your discernment to anyone (32:04) Why regulating yourself helps your child thrive (36:14) About Our Guest: Dr. Cammy Benton, MD is a functional medicine physician, IFM-certified and currently completing a longevity fellowship with A4M. Since 2016, she has owned Benton Integrative, a holistic concierge practice in Huntersville, North Carolina. A graduate of medical school in 2000 and Family Medicine residency in 2004, she has spent over two decades studying integrative modalities including nutrition, homeopathy, Ayurveda, sexual health, functional medicine, and psychedelic medicine. She is a Founding Director of Physicians for Informed Consent, advocating for truly informed medical choice, and is also a student of ancient healing traditions. https://www.bentonintegrative.com/ Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Welcome to Episode 321 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Parents make high-stakes decisions for their children all the time. And those decisions become much harder when they're surrounded by conflicting opinions, uncertainty, pressure, and fear. My guest this week is Dr. Taylor Bean, a Naturopathic Doctor and MAPS Fellow who is passionate about helping parents understand their options so they can make more informed decisions for their unique child. Her own journey into informed consent began when she became a mother, and that principle now runs throughout her work with families. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground. Dr. Bean explains why she thinks the earliest years matter so much for establishing microbial health, why food introduction deserves more thought than it often receives, and how genetics can help practitioners better understand a child's inflammatory response. We also explore Vitamin A, probiotics, homeopathy, fever, and practical ways parents can prepare before their child gets sick. And we dive into vaccine decision-making, including why Dr. Bean believes so many parents find themselves in a "gray zone" where they aren't looking for someone to tell them what to do.  They want to understand their options so they can decide for themselves.. That's the bigger message here. You don't need someone else to make the decision for you. You need the information, support, and confidence to make an informed decision that's right for your child. The secret this week is…  Never Make Decisions Out Of FEAR You'll Discover: Why informed consent became foundational to Dr. Bean's work (3:15) Why MTHFR isn't the whole story when considering inflammatory response (15:50) Why Vitamin A plays such an important role in Dr. Bean's approach (19:32) How being prepared can reduce fear when your child gets sick (27:47) Why so many parents are stuck in the vaccine "gray zone" (40:44) About Our Guest: Dr. Taylor Bean is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of TaylorMade Wellness in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Becoming a mother is where her core value of achieving informed consent was born. While her profession taught her to be curious and treat each patient individually, it was her positive birthing experiences that changed her perspective on what a true doctor-patient relationship means. Her career started in Singapore, where she supported patients throughout Southeast Asia. She has been supporting Canadian families since 2016. www.drtaylorbean.com Vaccine Education Masteclass References in this Episode: MAPS Parent Conference - September 12-13, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA - Use code PARENT20 for discounted admission Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Dr. Ben Lynch Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Could the real reason you're avoiding book marketing have nothing to do with marketing?You know you need to talk about your book, yet every time you think about promoting it, reaching out, or asking for the sale, something inside you pulls back.This week's guest is Judy Kane, author of Your Four Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life and an expert in uncovering the subconscious beliefs that shape our choices.Judy explains how fear of visibility, rejection, criticism, and selling can quietly hold authors back, even when they believe deeply in their books. You'll discover how to recognize the stories driving your resistance, fact-check assumptions that may no longer be true, and use visualization to create a more confident response to marketing.We also explore how early beliefs about money, self-worth, and success can affect your willingness to sell, charge for your work, and receive the opportunities your book creates.What You'll Discover:Why marketing can feel more threatening than it isHow to challenge the stories holding you backWhy reconnecting with your purpose changes marketingHow visualization can build confidenceHow money beliefs influence sellingTune in to uncover the hidden beliefs that may be holding your book back and discover how to move forward with greater confidence.Here's how to connect with Judy:WebsiteLinkedInBuy a copy of her book: Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your LifeBook your 15 minute free consultation*************************************************************************What Should I Do When Book Marketing Feels Overwhelming?You poured your heart into writing your book because you wanted to make a difference. It deserves to be discovered.If marketing feels confusing, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels, the Author Influencer Circle will help you build authority, attract opportunities, and market your book with clarity and confidence.Learn more about the Author Influencer Circle and discover how your book can open doors to speaking, clients, partnerships, and meaningful income.*************************************************************************

Why You Keep Attracting Narcissists (Even After Healing Work) A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type of toxic person, even after therapy, self-help books, and years of healing work? Do you find yourself repeating painful relationship patterns while consciously knowing better? If so, you are not crazy. And you are not failing. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano shares her personal story of why she continued attracting narcissistic and emotionally unavailable people, even after becoming aware of her codependency. Through deep psychological insight, nervous system awareness, and subconscious healing principles, Lisa explains why awareness alone is not enough when childhood trauma patterns are still operating beneath consciousness. This is not about blame. It is about understanding what is truly running the pattern. In This Episode You'll Discover:

Welcome to Episode 320 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents are understandably cautious about technology. And for good reason. Screens are everywhere. Devices are everywhere. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we live. And virtual reality is becoming more accessible than ever. So where does it fit? Should it simply be avoided, or could it become another valuable tool to help children learn and grow? Vijay Ravindran is the founder and CEO of Floreo, a virtual reality-based therapeutic platform designed to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals build social, communication, behavioral, and independent living skills. In this conversation, Vijay shares the personal story that inspired Floreo, explains why practicing skills in a low-pressure virtual environment can improve real-world learning, and discusses the clinical research supporting this approach. He also addresses an important concern many parents have: how to use technology intentionally, thoughtfully, and in moderation while keeping the focus on helping children thrive. Whether or not virtual reality ultimately becomes part of your child's journey, this episode offers a practical framework for thinking differently about how learning happens and how technology may complement, rather than replace, the important work already being done by parents, therapists, and educators. The secret this week is…  Virtual Reality Prepares For Real Life You'll Discover: Why practicing in a low-pressure environment can build real-world confidence (5:11) How Floreo keeps parents and therapists actively involved throughout every lesson (13:04) Why just 20 minutes per week produced meaningful clinical improvements (18:41) Why children with higher support needs showed the greatest gains in Floreo's clinical trial (25:11) The encouraging message every autism parent needs to hear about their child's potential (34:32) About Our Guest: Vijay Ravindran is the founder and CEO of Floreo, a virtual reality-based digital therapeutic company developing FDA-regulated software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) treatments for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Under his leadership, Floreo has earned FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, completed a pivotal randomized controlled trial demonstrating statistically significant clinical outcomes, and expanded its platform across clinics, schools, and homes while pursuing FDA De Novo clearance. Prior to founding Floreo, Vijay served as Chief Digital Officer of The Washington Post and previously held senior software engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon, where he helped launch Amazon Prime. Floreo was inspired by his experience as the father of a child on the autism spectrum. https://floreovr.com/ Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

OCR has been around for more than 40 years. So why do the world's biggest banks still have thousands of people reading documents by hand? When Dan Maloney became CEO of Landing AI in 2024, as Andrew Ng stepped back from the day-to-day, he was returning to a problem he had first worked on at SAP back in 2001. When he looked closely at it again two decades later, he was struck by how little it had actually moved. Landing AI's mission is to make the world's documents computable. Instead of growing up from OCR and patching its limits with templates and heuristics, Landing AI came at the problem from visual AI, blending purpose-built models, an intelligent router, and agentic reasoning into a single system that reads a document the way a person does. Today that system extracts structured data from the messiest documents enterprises have, the scanned pages, the tables inside tables, the handwritten forms, at accuracy levels they can build on. Before every enterprise had an AI strategy... Before "agentic" became a boardroom word... Before the industry spent a year token maxing... There was a quieter, more stubborn problem: The world's data was trapped in documents, and no one could read it at scale. In this episode of the Future of Data & AI Podcast, Dan Maloney, CEO of Landing AI and a two-decade veteran of enterprise software and AI, joins Raja Iqbal for a grounded conversation about what it actually takes to move visual AI from an impressive demo into production. Dan is candid about where the hype outruns reality, why the model is the smallest part of the equation, and how a company earns the trust of a compliance team, not just an engineering one. What You'll Discover

What if the way back to yourself isn't through more information, more spirituality, or more thinking, but through your body?In this grounding episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson sit down with Mingtong Gu, internationally recognized Qigong teacher, healer, and founder of The Chi Center, to explore what it means to come home to your body.Mingtong shares his personal journey from illness and disconnection to discovering Qigong and realizing that the body can become a place of healing, presence, and connection. Together, they explore why so many people feel disconnected from their bodies, how technology and AI are changing our relationship with reality, and why embodiment may be more important than ever.They dive into Mingtong's concept of the three worlds: the mental world, the digital world, and the real world of the body. They discuss the importance of feeling instead of constantly thinking, spending time in nature, and creating a deeper relationship with the body.Mingtong also guides Kelsey and Lynnsey through an embodied meditation designed to help listeners reconnect with their bodies and experience a deeper sense of presence.If you've been feeling disconnected, overstimulated, or stuck in your head, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, feel, and come home to yourself.✨ What You'll Discover:Why your body is essential to healing and self-discoveryThe three worlds: mental, digital, and realHow technology and AI can disconnect us from embodimentWhy the body isn't something to escape or controlHow nature and presence can bring you back to yourselfWhy embodiment matters in the age of AIHow to build a deeper relationship with your bodyA guided meditation for reconnecting with your body✨ The Embodied MeditationMingtong guides listeners through an Initiation Meditation centered around three powerful reminders:Without this body, I do not exist as a human being.Without this body, I cannot experience life as a human being.Without this body, my soul cannot evolve in this lifetime.The meditation invites you to move beyond labels, stories, and overthinking and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, wholeness, and aliveness.✨ Want More?In the extended Patreon conversation, Mingtong shares more about his personal connection to Columbus, Ohio, his relationship with the digital world, Chinese historical films, creativity and AI, and how he personally balances the mental, digital, and real worlds.Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

You know how you want to lead. You want to delegate without taking the work back, to say what you mean without burying it in over-explanation, and to give your team enough room that you're not managing their every move. You want to stay grounded when someone questions your judgment, disappoints you, or reacts in a way you didn't see coming. Then pressure enters the room, and something else takes over. You start controlling the outcome. You avoid the conversation you need to have, or soften the message until it barely says anything, and pick up responsibilities that were never yours to carry. That gap between what you consciously intend and what takes over in the moment isn't a lack of discipline. It's hidden friction: subconscious emotional patterns that once protected you and now quietly shape how you lead, communicate, and respond to uncertainty. In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, Lisa McGuire welcomes Dr. Ursula Lentine back to the podcast for a conversation about emotional triggers, trust, control, and the patterns that drain a leader's energy without her noticing. They explore why accomplished women can know exactly what needs to change and still struggle to access a different response when the pressure is real, and how hidden friction shows up as perfectionism, micromanagement, over-responsibility, conflict avoidance, and the quiet belief that being needed is proof of your worth. Information alone rarely creates transformation. A new strategy can tell you to delegate, set a boundary, or become more visible, but it can't touch the part of you that still believes control keeps you safe, that disappointing someone puts the relationship at risk, or that carrying everything is what makes you valuable. Real change means looking beneath the visible problem to find the decision underneath the decision, because a role can keep running long after the identity that built it has moved on. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why conscious intention gets overridden the moment real pressure hits What's actually activating beneath the surface when a trigger fires The energy cost of hidden friction, and what it limits in your leadership How control and perfectionism become survival strategies for high performers Empathy and emotional responsibility, and how they turn into an invisible burden Where delegation breaks down when trust hasn't been addressed The way old protective behaviors calcify into present-day limits Understanding a change versus actually embodying it Why people-first leadership demands deeper internal integration, not just better tactics How ArchitectHER Day #2 helps women move from achievement into authorship This episode is for the leader who has done the work: learned the frameworks, gathered the information, and still notices that knowing what to do isn't the same as having access to a new response in the moment. The work now is noticing which part of you has been leading, and letting something truer take over. Ursula is a previous podcast guest at episode #132: Leverage the Power of the Subconscious Mind to Nurture Wellness with Dr. Ursula Lentine CONNECT WITH URSULA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulalentine/ Website: https://www.ursulalentine.com/  CONNECT WITH LISA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ Website: https://lisamcguire.com/ Successfully Stuck: The First Truth Kit: https://go.lisamcguire.com/first-truth-kit  ArchitectHer Website: https://architecther.org  Bonus: Mention that you heard about ArchitectHer on this podcast and receive a complimentary one-hour Identity Integration Session with Lisa upon enrollment in the ArchitectHer experience.

Dave Crysler welcomes back Damon Pistulka, co-founder of Exit Your Way, to cut through the noise around AI in small and mid-market businesses. Damon downloaded and tested more than 50 AI tools before landing on what actually changes an operation, and it wasn't any of the apps filling his Instagram feed. The two get into where AI genuinely expands what a business can do, where it is flat out the wrong tool, and why the lever points in your operation haven't changed in decades even though the toolset has. What You'll Discover: • Why testing 50 AI tools led Damon to conclude most of them solve a real problem, just not the owner's problem • The difference between making a process faster and making a process possible, and why only one of those changes the business • Why you need someone inside the business who can imagine the solution before you hire anyone to build it • The long term maintenance and operating costs almost nobody puts in the business case, including real monthly numbers on AI voice systems • How the old lean question, what would we have to solve to get there, applies directly to AI projects • What a workflow system does that your ERP does not, and why the two work best side by side • The two things you find every single time you look closely at how the work actually gets done • Where AI is the wrong tool, and what to reach for instead when the numbers have to be exact • Why speed, not features, is still how businesses win • How to keep an AI project from eating hours without producing anything If you have been told AI will change your business but nobody can tell you where to start, this conversation gives you the filter. Start with the constraints that have been holding you back for years, then ask what it would take to solve them now. The tools changed. The question didn't.

S10EP2, The Great Awakening Part 2 with Gary Zukav What if death isn't the end - but the beginning of a profound spiritual awakening? In Part 2 of this extraordinary Voices of Courage conversation, Ken D. Foster welcomes world-renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author Gary Zukav for a deeply moving exploration of death, grief, authentic power, the soul's journey, and the emergence of a new human consciousness. Building on their previous discussion, Gary shares one of the most personal stories of his life - the passing of his beloved partner, Linda Francis - and how that experience transformed his understanding of love, loss, and the purpose of the human experience. Together, Ken and Gary reveal why what we often perceive as endings are actually invitations to awaken, evolve, and discover the eternal nature of the soul. If you've ever experienced grief, questioned life's deeper meaning, or wondered how to live with greater peace and purpose, this conversation offers timeless wisdom that will forever change how you view life - and death.

Why Codependency Takes So Long to Heal A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever wondered why, even after years of self-help, therapy, or awareness, you still feel stuck in the same emotional patterns? Do you find yourself exhausted from overgiving, overthinking, fixing others, and trying to earn love, while slowly losing connection with yourself? If so, you are not failing. You may have been conditioned to focus on everyone else except yourself. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano explains why codependency takes so long to heal and why many people stay trapped in subconscious patterns for decades without realizing it. Through deep psychological insight, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed healing, Lisa reveals how codependents become hyper-focused on managing other people's emotions while unconsciously abandoning their authentic selves. This is not about weakness. It is about survival conditioning. In This Episode You'll Discover:

Why can old stress suddenly feel so much heavier during midlife? Hormonal changes, physical symptoms, family responsibilities, work pressures, and years of putting everyone else first can leave women feeling as though their emotional "stress barrel" is overflowing. Sometimes the reactions we experience today are connected to stress patterns that were never fully resolved. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with traumatic stress recovery expert Dr. Robert Bray about the connection between emotional distress and physical well-being—and how Thought Field Therapy, or TFT, may help calm the body's stress response. Bob explains how TFT differs from Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly known as EFT or tapping, and how specific tapping patterns may be used to address different forms of distress. He also discusses the role of muscle testing, why learning to listen to the body matters, and how unresolved trauma can affect self-love and our willingness to care for ourselves. You'll also hear Bob guide Lynne through a real-time crisis tapping exercise. Lynne begins with a distress level of approximately six out of ten. After completing the tapping sequence, she reports that the intensity has dropped to about two—and following a gentle eye-movement exercise, she describes feeling peaceful. This isn't about pretending a difficult event didn't happen or changing the reality of the past. It's about being able to remember what happened while remaining more grounded in the safety of the present.   Today's guest, Dr. Robert Bray—or Bob, as he prefers to be called—has worked in traumatic stress recovery for more than 40 years. His career began as a volunteer on a crisis hotline, and he has since helped individuals, families, and communities recover from natural disasters, criminal acts, domestic violence, and other traumatic experiences. Bob has been teaching, writing about, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. He's also the author of Heal Traumatic Stress Now: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy—No Open Wounds, a consumer-friendly guide to understanding and addressing traumatic stress. Today, we're talking about why unresolved stress patterns may become more noticeable during midlife—and how tapping may help create more In This Episode, You'll Discover: ·         Why unresolved stress can become more noticeable during midlife ·         How emotional distress may show up physically in the body ·         What Thought Field Therapy is and how it differs from EFT ·         Why Bob describes stress as accumulating inside a "stress barrel" ·         How previous trauma and hormonal changes may compound one another ·         The connection between self-love and following through with healthy habits ·         How tapping may help reduce the intensity of a stressful memory ·         A real-time demonstration of Bob's crisis tapping pattern ·         How eye movements may be incorporated into the TFT process ·         When professional support may be appropriate ·         Why struggling doesn't mean you've failed or that you're out of options One of the most hopeful messages from this conversation is that you don't have to give up. If you're struggling, there may be more that can be done—and you don't have to navigate the process alone. Free Resource From Robert Bray Trauma Recovery Personal Self-Assessment Are you feeling stuck in your recovery from trauma? This free eight-item personal self-assessment can help you consider where you are in your journey and explore simple tools that may help you move forward with greater ease. Take the assessment here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLGSZZ2 To watch Bob demonstrate the tapping exercise used during this interview, search "Robert Bray Crisis Tapping" on YouTube. Connect With Robert Bray Website: https://rlbray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtFieldTherapyCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlbray/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobertBray Connect With Lynne Imagine not having to figure out midlife on your own anymore.

Why You Can't Trust Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse Do you constantly second guess your thoughts, emotions, or memories after leaving a narcissistic relationship? If you've ever wondered why you can't trust your own judgment anymore, the answer may lie in the invisible psychological wounds created by narcissistic abuse. In this powerful episode of the Breakdown to Breakthroughs Podcast, trauma-informed life coach Lisa A. Romano explains why the deepest mental health wound caused by narcissistic abuse is the destruction of self-trust. Through the lens of trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and subconscious conditioning, Lisa reveals how gaslighting, intermittent reinforcement, and covert emotional abuse train survivors to disconnect from their own intuition. Most importantly, she shares a simple daily practice that helps rebuild self-trust one small step at a time.

The People Who Shape Us The people who leave the deepest mark on our lives rarely do it with grand gestures. More often, they are parents, mentors, teachers, coaches and friends whose quiet encouragement shapes who we become. Dr. Bethany Meighen has spent her life learning from people like these—and becoming one herself. As President of Concord University, she now helps prepare a new generation of students while preserving the close-knit community that makes Concord distinctive. In this warm and thoughtful conversation, Bethany reflects on the mentors who invested in her, the lessons they passed along and why meaningful influence is often found in small acts of grace, encouragement and care.   Why This Episode Matters The people who shape our lives rarely do it with grand gestures. They do it through small, faithful acts of encouragement, grace and care—and if you're navigating a season of change, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you can be that person for someone else.   About Our Wise Guest: Dr. Bethany Meighen Dr. Bethany Meighen serves as President of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. After more than a decade working within the University of North Carolina System, she returned home to West Virginia to lead a public university devoted to changing lives and responding to the needs of its region. A passionate advocate for servant leadership, student success and first-generation college students, Bethany believes leadership is less about authority than it is about helping others flourish. Her perspective has been shaped by family members and mentors who modeled sacrifice, humility, courage and care. She and her husband are raising three sons. Although Bethany carries the responsibility of leading a university, she considers being a wife and mother her most important role.   Wisdom Resources to Explore

Welcome to Episode 319 of Autism Parenting Secrets. For years, parents have heard about probiotics, gut health, dysbiosis, and the microbiome.  But those broad concepts don't always answer the most important question: What should we focus on first? Dr. Sabine Hazan has spent more than two decades studying the microbiome, and her research has taken an unexpected turn.  What began as an investigation into COVID immunity led her to a much larger discovery.  Across autism, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer, Lyme disease, long COVID, inflammatory bowel disease, and many other chronic illnesses, one common thread kept appearing: declining levels of BIFIDOBACTERIA. In this conversation, Dr. Hazan explains why she believes this group of beneficial microbes deserves far more attention, why simply taking probiotics may not be enough, and why protecting the microbiome may be one of the most important investments families can make in their children's long-term health. Whether or not future research confirms every aspect of her current thinking, this episode offers a fascinating look into how one physician-scientist is approaching one of the biggest unanswered questions in autism. The secret this week is…  Protect BIFIDOBACTERIA First You'll Discover: Why autism became "all about BIFIDOBACTERIA" for Dr. Hazan (3:15) The surprising difference between restoring and simply adding probiotics (24:05) Why protecting the microbiome may be even more important than rebuilding it (29:15) Several everyday factors Dr. Hazan believes can rapidly deplete BIFIDOBACTERIA (35:45) Why the future of autism may begin with measuring the microbiome much earlier in life (1:07:50) About Our Guest: Dr. Sabine Hazan is one of today's most highly regarded gastroenterologists and researchers helping shape the field of microbiome science. She is the CEO of Ventura Clinical Trials and founder of ProgenaBiome, a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory exploring the relationship between the microbiome and conditions including autism, cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and longevity. Dr. Hazan has led more than 46 clinical trials and has published extensively on stool testing, probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and the role of the gut microbiome in chronic disease.  She also founded the Microbiome Research Foundation to advance independent microbiome research. https://sabinehazanmd.com/ References in this Episode: ProgenaBiome Microbiome Research Foundation Let's Talk Shit by Dr. Sabine Hazan Autism Health Summit Documenting Hope Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

What if the biggest obstacle to finishing your book isn't your writing process... but your daily habits?Many authors push through exhaustion with coffee, skip meals, and promise themselves they'll focus on their health after the next deadline. But what if those habits are quietly draining your creativity, focus, and productivity?This week, I'm joined by Kelly Lutman, certified health coach, founder of Pursue Wellness for You, and author of Thriving Through Cancer: A Holistic Approach to Your Journey. Kelly shares practical, science-backed strategies that help busy authors and entrepreneurs fuel their bodies, sharpen their minds, and avoid burnout without following another restrictive diet.You'll discover why hydration matters more than you think, how small changes create lasting results, and why taking care of yourself may be the smartest marketing strategy you never considered.In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why dehydration could be stealing your focus, energy, and creativity.  The surprising reason Kelly says, "Food is information."  How simple food choices can improve both your health and your productivity.  Why editing your habits works better than following another diet.  The overlooked connection between sleep, stress, and creative performance.  How investing in your health today helps you finish your book and grow your business tomorrow. If you've been putting your well-being on hold until your next launch or project is finished, this conversation may change the way you think about success.Here's how to connect with Kelly:WebsiteCheck out Kelly's book: Thriving Through Cancer, A Whole-istic Approach for Your Journey. FaceBook https://facebook.com/PursueWellnessForYouLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylutman/Instagram https://instagram.com/kelly_lutman/*************************************************************************What Should I Do When Book Marketing Feels Overwhelming?You poured your heart into writing your book because you wanted to make a difference. It deserves to be discovered.If marketing feels confusing, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels, the Author Influencer Circle will help you build authority, attract opportunities, and market your book with clarity and confidence.Learn more about the Author Influencer Circle and discover how your book can open doors to speaking, clients, partnerships, and meaningful income.*************************************************************************

Text us a comment or question!What if the problem isn't your willpower...What if it isn't your age...What if it isn't your metabolism...What if you've simply been following the wrong blueprint?This week, we're doing something we've never done before on The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show.Over the next several months, I'm inviting you behind the scenes as I revise and edit my upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life.Each week, I'll share one chapter with you before it's published - and I'd love your help making it even better.In this first chapter, we tackle one of the biggest frustrations I hear from men and women over 50: "Why do I keep losing the same weight... only to gain it all back?"If you've ever felt like you're trapped in an endless cycle of dieting, temporary success, and frustrating weight regain, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Discover:Why losing weight isn't actually the biggest challengeThe real reason so many diets fail long-termWhat I call The Diet Trap - and why millions of people unknowingly fall into itWhy motivation isn't your problemThe difference between chasing weight loss and building a bodyWhy permanent results can never be built on temporary behaviorsThe powerful mindset shift that changes everythingIf you've spent years believing you simply lack discipline, this episode may completely change the way you think about your health journey. I Need Your Help!This book is still a work in progress, and I'd genuinely love your feedback.What ideas resonated most?Was anything confusing?Did something challenge the way you've been thinking?Is there anything you'd like me to expand on before the book goes to print?Do you have a personal story to share?Email me anytime at coach@silveredgefitness.com.I personally read every email, and your feedback may help shape the final version of this book. Coming Next Week...In Chapter Two: The Rabbit Food Trap, we'll expose one of the biggest myths in nutrition and explain why eating less is often the very thing keeping people over 50 stuck.You won't want to miss it. If You Enjoyed This Episode...If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to:⭐ Follow or subscribe to the podcast⭐ Leave a rating and review⭐ Share this episode with someone who's tired of losing—and regaining—the same weight year after yearTogether, let's build leaner, stronger, healthier bodies... and make the second half of life the best half of life.

3 Offers Every Online Coach Needs in BusinessYou built the program. You put it online. Nobody bought it. And the first thing you reached for was the price. In this solo episode Beverley breaks down the million dollar offer stack, the three offers every online coach needs in order to generate consistent, predictable, sustainable revenue without trading more hours for money. She walks through the premium signature offer, the accessible $9 to $97 front-end offers (including the order bump and the one-time offer), and the conversation starters almost nobody builds. Then she lays out the seven components that make any offer irresistible at any price point, including the pricing power circle that will break your business under volume if you get it wrong. This is the follow-up to last week's episode on why every online coach needs a low-ticket lead system.What You'll Discover:Why "too expensive" is almost never the real reason your program isn't sellingHow to price and position your premium signature offer between $497 and $3,000Why the point of a $9 to $97 offer is a list of customers, not a paydayThe three pieces of the accessible tier: front-end offer, order bump, and one-time offerHow to build an order bump that enhances the offer instead of feeling like a bait and switchWhat a conversation starter is and why gating a freebie behind a real conversation raises consumptionThe seven components of an irresistible offer: promise, process, price, urgency, scarcity, risk reversal, and the context of youWhy price is determined by results, reputation, delivery conditions, and capacity — not your hourly rateTimestamps00:00 — Is there a better way to make money online without trading time?00:26 — Welcome, and who Beverley is01:56 — Simple Scaling workshop and what this episode covers03:11 — The mistake: one offer, then blame the price03:44 — Offer 1: your premium signature offer05:14 — How a broken offer stack created 120K in debt06:26 — Pricing the premium offer: $497 to $3,00007:36 — Offer 2: accessible offers, $9 to $9709:09 — Why low ticket is about building a list of customers09:40 — The 8 to 14 touchpoints and 7 hours of consumption research10:23 — Emotional investment and why freebies never get consumed11:38 — Inner urgency vs fake deadline urgency14:31 — The three accessible offers explained15:10 — Building an order bump that isn't a bait and switch16:05 — The one-time offer (OTO)17:08 — Offer 3: conversation starters19:13 — Beverley's five-minute customized profit plan20:00 — "But that's not scalable"22:01 — The seven components of an irresistible offer22:36 — Component 1: the promise26:48 — Component 2: the process30:24 — Component 3: the price32:02 — The pricing power circle: results, reputation, conditions, capacity36:52 — How value is actually determined38:26 — Do it yourself, done with you, done for you40:30 — Component 4: urgency41:01 — Component 5: scarcity42:18 — Component 6: risk reversal42:49 — Component 7: the context of you43:59 — Bringing the whole stack together44:17 — The implementation hub inside PT Profit Formula46:29 — Live demo: Ask Beverley Anything49:19 — AI doesn't replace you, it amplifies you50:19 — Where to go nextResources MentionedSimple Scaling live workshop — how Beverley turns $9 into 50K a month: https://ptprofitformula.com/simplescalingPT Profit Formula + the Implementation Hub — the offer lab and Ask Beverley Anything: https://ptprofitformula.comLoom — for recorded customized responses: https://www.loom.comZoom — for triage calls and recorded responses: https://zoom.usGoogle Docs — for delivering written customized plans: https://docs.google.comClaude Artifacts — for building conversation starter deliverables fast: https://claude.aiLast week's episode — why every online coach needs a low-ticket lead systemGoogle research on buyer touchpoints — 8 to 14 touchpoints and roughly 7 hours of consumption before a buying decisionBeverley's separate episode on pricing your products and servicesReferenced as scarcity examples: Labubu, NeeDoh, AppleNext StepIf you want the whole million dollar offer stack built with you rather than explained at you, the PT Profit Accelerator is where that work happens. Head to ptprofitformula.com to see what's open, or DM me the word FORMULA and I'll show you exactly what's inside the implementation hub.Resources & Links MentionedWant more client leads on Instagram™?  Grab lifetime access to 90- Days Done for You that Converts: https://ptprofitformula.com/content

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when "past performance predicts future performance" starts to feel like a life sentence? This week, Gabe Kolstad unpacks the one shift that can take you from hopelessness to hope, even when your external circumstances haven't changed. He shares a real story from Westside of a man who walked in devastated and was visibly transformed just weeks later, then walks through 2 Corinthians 4 to reveal what might be happening behind the scenes of your struggle.Discover:Why the business rule "past performance predicts future performance" is the wrong lens for your lifeThe difference between your external scoreboard and your internal oneWhat Paul meant when he said our light and momentary troubles are achieving eternal gloryHow to fix your eyes on what's unseen when the visible feels overwhelmingA practical mindset shift you can make todaySometimes the worst seasons produce the strongest internal growth. If your life doesn't look like a win right now, this episode might reframe everything. The scoreboard you've been reading might not be the one that actually counts.Key Takeaways:You are not your own source of hopeExternal loss does not mean internal lossWhat you can't see might be more real than what you canHope is expectation, and expectation can be redirectedGod works in, through, and behind the hard stuffQuestion for you to think about:What if you stopped keeping score by what's visible and started paying attention to what God is building inside of you?If this hit home, share it with someone who needs it this week. Drop a comment and tell us how you're processing this. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Psalm 121, Jeremiah 29:11Series: Hope and Future at Westside Community ChurchSUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveWebsite: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx

Self-doubt isn't protecting you. It's quietly stealing opportunities you deserve.It doesn't announce itself loudly.Instead, it convinces you to prepare a little longer, stay quiet in one more meeting, wait until you're "ready", or hope someone else notices your hard work.And before you know it, months or even years have passed...In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I shared the subtle ways self-doubt keeps brilliant women leaders playing smaller than they're capable of. Through personal stories, leadership lessons and practical mindset coaching, I talked about why confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build.If you've ever questioned yourself despite years of experience, this conversation will remind you that your greatest leadership asset isn't perfection, it's trusting yourself.

Dave Crysler sits down with Mike O'Neill, founder of Bench Builders and host of the Get Unstuck and On Target podcast. After 25 years in corporate HR, Mike coaches senior leaders who need more than a sounding board, and trains the first-line supervisors most companies promote without ever preparing. Together they dig into why the top of the org chart is the most isolated seat in the building, and why the biggest leadership payoff lives at the bottom of it. What You'll Discover: • Why it really is lonely at the top, and how leaders end up surrounded by people who only tell them what they want to hear • The difference between a sounding board and a trusted advisor who pushes back when it matters • Why stepping into the C-suite is a whole new ball game, not just the next rung in the progression • How Mike's verbal 360 and leadership scouting report expose the gap between how leaders see themselves and how their teams see them • Why the hardest leadership transition is going from peer to supervisor • The real reason companies of every size skip supervisor training, from small shops to major automotive corporations • How untrained supervisors show up in turnover, safety numbers, and employee surveys • What happens between training sessions that makes new leadership skills actually stick • Why culture is the behavior you can observe, not the poster on the wall If you've ever promoted your best operator and watched them struggle, or looked around and realized nobody in the building pushes back on your thinking, this conversation is for you. Mike's approach to building strength at every level pairs with Dave's clarity-first operations lens for a practical look at developing leaders who can actually run the floor. Connect with Mike: Website: https://bench-builders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpauloneill/ Podcast: Get Unstuck and On Target

S10EP1, The New Science Of Holistic Wealth Building with Christopher Van Buren What if true wealth is about far more than money? In this thought-provoking Season 10 premiere of Voices of Courage, host Ken D. Foster sits down with author, entrepreneur, and consciousness researcher Christopher Van Buren to explore the powerful connection between wealth, consciousness, purpose, and human potential. Together, they challenge conventional ideas about success and reveal why lasting prosperity begins with inner alignment—not just financial strategy. Drawing on more than four decades of experience in publishing, marketing, business development, and spiritual exploration, Christopher shares how our beliefs, emotions, intuition, environment, and collective consciousness influence every aspect of wealth creation. The conversation bridges science, psychology, spirituality, and practical business wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on what it truly means to live a prosperous life. About Christopher Van Buren Christopher Van Buren has worked in publishing, marketing, and media since 1984 as a writer, publisher, literary agent, entrepreneur, and founder of LaunchMoxie, a digital marketing agency helping authors and thought leaders grow their platforms. For decades, he has studied consciousness, archetypes, chakras, emotional patterns, and human behavior, integrating spiritual wisdom with practical business strategies. He is the author of the Noble Spirit series and continues helping entrepreneurs align purpose with prosperity.

What do you do when life feels so heavy that the harder you try, the deeper you seem to sink? In this powerful conversation, John Merkus sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365, to explore how overwhelm builds, why perfection keeps us trapped and what it really takes to reclaim our time, energy and confidence. Lisa shares her journey through grief, financial pressure and a deeply challenging season of life, and how she went on to create a multimillion dollar company that has helped millions of people live with greater purpose and organisation. Her story carries an important reminder: You do not need complete clarity before you begin. Sometimes, action creates the clarity you have been waiting for. With warmth, humour and thoughtful questions, John draws out the deeper lessons behind Lisa's story and helps turn them into practical ideas you can use in your own life. This is not simply a conversation about getting organised. It is a conversation about getting your life back.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a narcissist feeling completely drained — more confused, more anxious, and somehow more responsible for their emotions than you were before? Do you find yourself over-explaining, endlessly apologizing, or desperately trying to make them understand — only to end up exhausted and no closer to peace? If so, you are not broken. You were conditioned to respond that way. And these 7 phrases can begin to change that. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano — breakthrough life coach and expert educator on codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse healing — shares 7 specific communication phrases that help you disengage from emotional manipulation, protect your nervous system, and reclaim your autonomy without escalating conflict. These are not scripts designed to win an argument with a narcissist. They are exits. And knowing where the exits are changes everything. This is not about controlling the narcissist. It is about governing what you are willing to participate in. In This Episode You'll Discover:

Earning more doesn't reliably make you feel safe with money — because financial security is a feeling built on a moving reference point, not a number your bank balance eventually crosses. Episode Overview This episode separates two things we treat as one: financial stability, which is a measurable fact, and financial security, which is a feeling. We unpack why the "number" that would finally make you feel okay keeps sliding forward exactly as fast as you approach it — and hand you a way to tell whether your money anxiety is pointing at a real gap or a line you keep redrawing. What You'll Discover Why "money dysmorphia" lets you feel broke while the statement says otherwise — and why it shows up in high earners just as often as anyone else The three forces that quietly keep "enough" out of reach: hedonic adaptation, social comparison, and the money scripts you inherited without choosing them What the income-and-happiness research actually found, once two researchers who publicly disagreed teamed up to reconcile their conflicting studies The difference between financial stability (a fact) and financial security (a feeling) — and why most money advice only ever works on one side of that gap Three questions, in order, that reveal whether your anxiety is pointing at a real shortfall or a finish line that keeps moving The ten-minute "Security Gap" exercise for naming, concretely, what "enough" actually means for your life Why "earn more" and "budget harder" both miss the mark for people who are already financially stable and still feel unsafe FAQ Q: Why do I still feel financially anxious even though I earn good money? A: Because feeling secure is a psychological state, not a bank balance. As income rises, spending and expectations tend to rise with it — a pattern called hedonic adaptation, or lifestyle creep — so the number that would make you feel "safe" keeps moving just out of reach. Underneath that sits an inherited story about money that a raise can't touch. Q: What is money dysmorphia? A: Money dysmorphia is a distorted read on your own financial reality — feeling broke while your statement says otherwise, or feeling one bad month from ruin while sitting on a genuine cushion. It shows up at every income level, including high earners, and it isn't a sign that you're ungrateful or irrational. Q: How do I know if my financial anxiety is pointing at a real problem or a moving line? A: Ask three questions in order: is this a number or my nervous system (get the actual facts on the table first), where is the line and is it moving (name the figure that would feel safe and check whether it's crept up over the years), and whose voice is the alarm (is this fear about something specific you can name, or an inherited pattern still running long after the danger passed)? Where To Go From Here This episode is part of the optYOUmize Money & Financial Wellbeing series — exploring how to build a grounded, honest relationship with money, security, and what "enough" actually means. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube. If this episode was useful, a quick review helps more people find the show: https://ratethispodcast.com/optyoumize Final Word If you've been asking why doesn't earning more make me feel secure, searching for financial anxiety despite having savings, or trying to figure out how much money is actually enough to feel safe, this conversation gives you a way to answer that for yourself — no spreadsheet required.

Welcome to Episode 318 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents enter this journey searching for the next therapy, treatment, supplement, or breakthrough intervention.  While those approaches can absolutely help, Dr. Kurt Woeller believes one of the most common mistakes is pursuing advanced therapies before establishing the foundations that allow them to work. Dr. Woeller is an integrative and functional medicine physician, biomedical autism specialist, educator, author, and Chief Medical Officer of Mosaic Diagnostics.  For nearly 30 years, he has helped families and practitioners better understand the underlying factors influencing health, development, communication, behavior, and recovery. In this conversation, he shares the Four Pillars that he believes should remain at the center of every biomedical program: diet, foundational nutrients, gut health, and methylation.  He also explains why individualized investigation, thoughtful testing, and consistent implementation matter far more than chasing the latest trend. The secret this week is…  Don't Skip The FOUR PILLARS You'll Discover: Why skipping the foundation slows progress (9:12) The FOUR PILLARS every parent should strengthen first (10:47) How to find your child's unique "kryptonite" (30:18) The one test NOT to skip (41:36) Why great parents become great detectives (50:09) About Our Guest: Dr. Kurt N. Woeller, D.O., is an integrative and functional medicine physician and biomedical autism specialist with nearly 30 years of experience. He focuses on complex conditions including autism, autoimmune disorders, and neurological challenges using specialized diagnostics and targeted interventions. He serves as Chief Medical Officer of Mosaic Diagnostics, is the founder of Integrative Medicine Academy, and is the author of multiple books including Autism: The Road to Recovery. Dr. Woeller is a respected educator who has trained thousands of practitioners and continues to lecture internationally on autism, functional medicine, and biomedical intervention. Sunrise Functional Medicine Center Dr. Woeller on Substack Integrative Medicine Academy You Tube Channel Dr. Woeller's Functional Medicine Doc Talk podcast References in this Episode: Mosaic Diagnostics Autism Recovery System James Adams The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays by Julie Matthews, M.S. Metabolic biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and impaired methylation capacity in children with autism, Dr. Jill James et al. Meadow Health Autism Health Summit Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) Documenting Hope Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted and still wondered if you're truly worthy of more?Despite the promotions, qualifications and years of experience, so many women leaders still struggle with one thing: believing they deserve success, support and investment in themselves.In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I am joined by executive coach and former Executive Vice President, Katy McFee, to unpack why so many ambitious women hold themselves back, how self-worth impacts confidence and leadership, and why investing in yourself isn't selfish, it's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.If you've ever questioned your value, played small to keep others comfortable, or put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

Episode 439 — Why Every Online Coach Needs a Low-Ticket Lead System (Especially When Life Falls Apart)Beverley is back after weeks away in a full family crisis, and this is the warning episode she almost didn't record. While she was completely offline, unable to post, film, or sell, her business still generated revenue every single day. The reason? A low-ticket lead system running in the background. In this raw, honest episode she breaks down the #1 sales system every online coach needs, why the manual "post-and-DM" model collapses the moment life gets hard, and exactly how to build an offer stack that keeps paying you when you can't show up.What You'll Discover:Why a business that stops when you stop isn't a business, it's a fragile jobThe manual model coaches are sold (post 10x/day, DM 50, high-pressure calls) and why it breaks in a crisisWhat a low-ticket lead system actually is, and how to work backwards from your "safety revenue"How to build your premium offer without trapping yourself in endless 1:1sThe $7–$47 front-end offer that primes premium buyers (and why $27 is the sweet spot)How to crush the "low ticket needs volume" objection for goodHow to scale with self-funding ads and conversion content that sells without sellingTimestamps00:00 — If I was starting over from scratch01:18 — Why this episode was so hard to record02:18 — The warning: no low-ticket lead system = business at risk02:44 — You're one crisis away from starting over03:51 — Inside the family crisis (June–July 2026)05:27 — 1–3 hours a day, full survival mode07:12 — The system that generated revenue every day and saved my business08:37 — What fell through the cracks (and the grace I was given)14:12 — Why I built this system: let go of the wheel, still get paid14:36 — What most coaches are told to do, and why it fails15:42 — The client who got paid daily while caregiving for her dad16:46 — What a low-ticket lead system really is17:26 — Work backwards from your safety revenue18:22 — The goal determines the game (targets + performance metrics)19:11 — Building your million-dollar offer stack: the premium offer21:26 — The $7–$47 front-end offer that primes premium buyers23:12 — "But low ticket needs volume" , objection destroyed24:12 — The free-training graveyard (why price isn't the barrier)25:31 — Scale it: self-funding ads + unlimited ad budget26:05 — Conversion content: selling without selling26:33 — Connection in the age of AI: the compassionate authority28:11 — From crisis to coasting: the real lessons28:35 — Join me live in Simple ScalingResources & Links MentionedWant more client leads on Instagram™?  Grab lifetime access to 90- Days Done for You that Converts: https://ptprofitformula.com/content

Dave Crysler has walked nearly a hundred plant floors over the last 30 years, and most of them have the ghost of a dead 5S program somewhere: faded tape outlines, a shadow board missing half its tools, an audit sheet nobody has touched in years. In this episode, he breaks down why these programs die at the Sustain step and why the failure has almost nothing to do with your team's discipline. Both the consultants selling cleanup blitzes and the software vendors selling audit apps are treating the symptom, and Dave is willing to say so from inside the industry, as someone who just built a 6S audit tool himself. What You'll Discover: • Why nobody ever calls a consultant about a failed cleanup, and what that says about where programs actually die • How 5S gets sold as a project, and why the Sustain step is out of scope before the kickoff even happens • Why the blitz is billable and the sustain isn't, straight from a consultant willing to say it plainly • The real reason the messy floor keeps coming back: a missing rhythm, not missing discipline • How Sort, Straighten, and Shine create clarity, Standardize creates consistency, and Sustain is the accountability step • The hot-job-versus-audit moment, and what leadership's choice signals to the entire floor • How surfaced gaps that die going up the chain erode trust one finding at a time • Why culture is the output of a running system, not the input, and what people need to see before they start believing • What to do Monday morning, whether your program is dead, dying, or hasn't started yet If there's faded floor tape somewhere in your building, this episode is the honest autopsy and the restart plan. Start with one work center, build the audit rhythm before you expand anywhere, and give your team a reason to believe that raising their hand matters.

Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work.Are you ready to stop pushing through life and start living with intention, energy, and ease?I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, High-Performance Health Coach, and I'm delighted to be your guide to vitality.Have you ever looked at someone else's health journey and thought, “They're taking the easy way out”?Maybe it's someone using a GLP-1 medication, hormone replacement therapy, peptides, supplements, wearable technology, or other health optimization tools.In this episode of Thriving in Midlife, Kellie explores why comparison, judgment, and shame have no place in our health journeys. She challenges the idea that using support means you're “cheating” and shares why the right tools, when combined with strong foundations, can help women thrive in midlife.As women move through their 40s and beyond, our bodies change. Hormones shift, metabolism evolves, and our health priorities become more important than ever. But aging does not mean we have to accept feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck.Kellie breaks down the conversations happening around GLP-1 medications, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), peptides, supplements, biohacking tools, and health data. She explains why there is no one-size-fits-all approach and why becoming the CEO of your health means making informed decisions based on your own body, goals, and needs.The goal is not to chase shortcuts. The goal is to build a sustainable foundation and use the right support to amplify your health, energy, and longevity.In This Episode, You'll Discover:➡️ Why comparison is keeping many women stuck in their health journeys➡️ How social media influences the way we judge ourselves and others➡️ The truth about GLP-1 medications and why they are tools, not failures➡️ What women should understand about hormone replacement therapy after 40➡️ How peptides may support recovery, healing, and longevity➡️ Why protein powder, supplements, and creatine can support healthy aging➡️ How wearables and health tracking can empower better decisions➡️ Why foundations like sleep, nutrition, movement, and strength training always come first➡️ How to take personal responsibility and become the CEO of your healthKey Takeaways:

The world is changing faster than ever, but your peace doesn't have to.In this episode of Kellechie Speaks, we're talking about what it truly means to build resilience in a world filled with uncertainty, economic shifts, AI disruption, career transitions, and constant change. Discover how faith, mindfulness, wisdom, and adaptability can help you stay grounded when everything around you feels unstable.You'll learn why resilience is more than simply "getting through hard times",, it's becoming the kind of person who can lead with courage, think clearly under pressure, and continue fulfilling God's purpose no matter what season you're in.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious about the future, or wondering how to prepare for what's ahead, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for life to settle and start building the inner strength that lasts.

The world is changing faster than ever, but your peace doesn't have to.In this episode of Kellechie Speaks, we're talking about what it truly means to build resilience in a world filled with uncertainty, economic shifts, AI disruption, career transitions, and constant change. Discover how faith, mindfulness, wisdom, and adaptability can help you stay grounded when everything around you feels unstable.You'll learn why resilience is more than simply "getting through hard times",, it's becoming the kind of person who can lead with courage, think clearly under pressure, and continue fulfilling God's purpose no matter what season you're in.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious about the future, or wondering how to prepare for what's ahead, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for life to settle and start building the inner strength that lasts.

The world is changing faster than ever, but your peace doesn't have to.In this episode of Kellechie Speaks, we're talking about what it truly means to build resilience in a world filled with uncertainty, economic shifts, AI disruption, career transitions, and constant change. Discover how faith, mindfulness, wisdom, and adaptability can help you stay grounded when everything around you feels unstable.You'll learn why resilience is more than simply "getting through hard times",, it's becoming the kind of person who can lead with courage, think clearly under pressure, and continue fulfilling God's purpose no matter what season you're in.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious about the future, or wondering how to prepare for what's ahead, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for life to settle and start building the inner strength that lasts.

What if finishing your book isn't the finish line—but the starting line?Most writers learn how to complete a manuscript.Far fewer learn how to build a lasting writing career, develop a loyal audience, and create momentum that continues from one book to the next.In this episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller talks with award-winning author, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing expert Lana McAra.Lana has written or ghostwritten more than 50 books, sold over one million copies, and earned numerous honors—including the national Christy Award, the Global Book Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.Her Colorado mystery series alone sold more than 250,000 copies.She is also the founder of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned, “UN-traditional” publishing company with global distribution that keeps no royalties and holds no rights.Lana reveals why excellent books often remain invisible, what professional authors understand about building a body of work, and how writers can create genuine relationships with readers—without depending entirely on social media algorithms.She also shares how she wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children, and why a writer's deepest secrets may become the emotional key to a powerful story.In This Episode, You'll Discover:• Why writing one book is different from building a writing career• The three foundations of becoming a successful career author• Why many genuinely good books never find their readers• How to create a connected body of work that builds momentum• The importance of audience alignment before publishing• How reader experience turns interest into emotional investment• How to convert first-time readers into loyal fans• Why authors need a support network instead of doing everything alone• How Lana wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children• Practical ways to keep writing when life is already full• Why vulnerability and personal truth create memorable stories• How writers can use painful experiences without revealing everything• What separates an amateur manuscript from a professional book• The questions every author should ask before signing a publishing agreement• Why authors must understand their royalties, rights, and distribution• The creative opportunities available to women over 50• Lana's advice for anyone who believes it may be too late to write a book• The first steps aspiring authors can take to begin building a lasting careerAbout Lana McAraLana McAra is an award-winning, international bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books, with over one million copies sold.She has taught fiction writing for more than 20 years and works professionally as an editor, book coach, ghostwriter, and publisher.Her honors include the national Christy Award, the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, the Book Excellence Award, the Global Book Award, the BookFest Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.Lana is the founding president of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned publishing company offering global distribution while allowing authors to retain their rights and royalties.Connect With LanaWebsite and free resources:https://LanaMcAra.com Download Lana's free video and ebook:Your Novel Notebook: How to Organize Your Materials and Take Your Novel to the Next LevelVendela Publishing:https://vendelapublishing.com/The Fiction Writers Podcast:https://fictionwriterspodcast.com/YouTube—The Writer's Chair:https://www.youtube.com/@thewriterschairAmazon author page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lana-McAra/author/B0BL8SKS9TLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanamcara/Instagram:https://instagram.com/lanamcara2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

Every parent wants to make the best decisions for their child. Yet never before have parents faced so much conflicting information about childhood health, vaccines, ADHD, allergies, asthma, anxiety, autoimmune disease, nutrition, immunity, and preventive care.So how do you know who to trust?In this thought-provoking episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" Sarraf, an integrative pediatrician who has spent more than two decades bridging conventional pediatrics with evidence-informed nutrition, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and holistic care.After years practicing traditional pediatrics in hospitals and busy medical practices, Dr. Ed began asking a difficult question:Why were so many children becoming chronically ill despite advances in modern medicine?That question transformed his career—and continues to shape how he approaches children's health today.This conversation isn't about choosing sides.It's about asking better questions.Together, we explore where conventional medicine has transformed pediatric care, where it may still have unanswered questions, and how parents can confidently navigate today's complex healthcare landscape.In This Episode You'll Discover:Why rates of ADHD, anxiety, allergies, asthma, eczema, autoimmune disease, and chronic childhood illness continue to riseAre children actually getting sicker—or are we simply diagnosing more conditions?Why vaccines remain one of the most challenging conversations between physicians and parentsHow trust between parents and healthcare professionals has changed over the past two decadesThe role nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, environmental exposures, and lifestyle play in children's healthWhere conventional pediatrics excels—and where integrative medicine may offer additional toolsHow parents can make informed, thoughtful decisions without being driven by fear or misinformationWhat every parent should know before making important health decisions for their childrenWhether you're a parent, grandparent, healthcare professional, educator, or simply interested in children's health, this episode offers a respectful, balanced conversation about one of the most important issues facing families today.Our goal isn't to tell you what to think.It's to help you ask better questions.About Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" SarrafDr. Edmond Sarraf is the founder of Southern California Integrative Wellness Center in Los Angeles. After completing his pediatric residency, he practiced conventional pediatrics before expanding his training in homeopathy and functional medicine. Today, he combines traditional pediatric care with nutrition, botanical medicine, mindfulness, and personalized lifestyle strategies, while continuing to serve as an attending pediatrician.Follow Dr. Ed on:Instagram HEREFacebook: HEREYouTube: HEREWe are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Welcome to Episode 317 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents spend so much time focused on therapies, interventions, schools, and immediate challenges that the long-term picture gets pushed aside. And often, financial planning can feel emotionally overwhelming because parents associate it with uncertainty, fear, or even giving up hope. Ann Hynek joins us today to discuss why thoughtful financial planning is really about gaining clarity, creating a roadmap, and making decisions that align with your family's goals and values. Ann is the founder of Hestia Wealth and Wellness and specializes in helping families navigating autism and developmental disabilities create long-term financial and life plans with greater confidence and less stress. The secret this week is…  Financial Clarity Reduces Overwhelm You'll Discover: Why financial planning should begin with clarity instead of numbers (4:16) Why many parents emotionally delay long-term planning (15:19) What thoughtful financial strategy actually looks like for families (20:29) Why slowing down often leads to better decisions and less stress (27:47) About Our Guest: Ann Hynek is the Founder of Hestia Wealth and Wellness, where she helps families navigating autism and developmental disabilities create thoughtful long-term financial and life plans. After a 15-year career leading marketing strategy at firms including BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, Ann's son's autism diagnosis inspired her to shift her focus toward helping families navigate the complex world of special needs planning with greater clarity and confidence. She specializes in areas such as ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, SSI/SSDI benefits, estate planning, and long-term transition planning. hestiawealthwellness.com Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

What if the secret to a more fulfilling life isn't finding perfect balance... but letting go of the idea altogether?In this refreshing, honest, and perspective-shifting episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson challenge one of the most common pieces of self-help advice: the pursuit of balance.Instead of striving to perfectly divide your time, energy, and attention across every area of life, they introduce a more compassionate and sustainable approach: harmony.Together, they explore why different seasons of life require different priorities, how perfectionism keeps us stuck in burnout, and why trusting your natural rhythms can create more peace than trying to control every moment.From recovering after big creative projects and honoring periods of rest to embracing life's changing seasons, this conversation is an invitation to stop forcing balance and start creating a life that feels deeply aligned with who you are today.✨ What You'll Discover:Why "balance" may be an impossible goalThe difference between balance and harmonyHow to recognize the season of life you're currently inWhy burnout often comes from trying to do everything at onceHow perfectionism keeps you disconnected from yourselfPractical ways to audit where your energy is goingWhy saying no creates space for what truly mattersThe importance of honoring your natural rhythmsHow trust creates more freedom than controlWhy productivity doesn't have to look the same every dayHow to stop comparing your timeline to someone else'sWhy alignment feels better than constant hustleThe mindset shift that makes success feel more sustainable✨ Want More?In the extended Patreon episode, we pull numerology oracle cards for guidance on creating more harmony in your life. Together, we explore messages around communication, healthy boundaries, self-love, honoring your current season, and embracing new beginnings. We also reflect on how trusting yourself creates the foundation for a more peaceful, aligned life. Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

There are moments when nothing appears to be wrong, yet something inside you has already changed. You walk into a room and know you no longer belong there. You sit down to create and suddenly cannot access the words that were clear only moments before. You feel tired in a way sleep cannot fix. You withdraw, cancel plans, stop posting, or become unusually busy doing everything except the one thing that matters most. That is not always laziness, indecision, or a lack of discipline. Sometimes, your body knows what your mind has not yet been willing to admit. In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand, Lisa McGuire explores the connection between nervous system regulation, identity, awareness, and deconditioning. She reveals why meaningful change does not happen solely through mindset, and why the body must also learn to feel safe releasing the survival strategies that once helped you belong, perform, and succeed. Lisa shares how dysregulation can quietly shape your choices, relationships, creativity, visibility, and leadership. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, urgency can feel like wisdom, productivity can feel safer than presence, and survival can disguise itself as responsibility. You will learn how to recognize the signals before they become symptoms, why certain decisions should never be made from a dysregulated state, and how to discover the practices that genuinely bring you back to yourself. This conversation is not about becoming someone new. It is about becoming available to the person you already are. Because nervous system regulation is not simply self-care. It is self-leadership. And true alignment begins when your thoughts, body, voice, decisions, and life finally start telling the same story. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why your body often recognizes misalignment before your mind does How identity becomes embedded in the nervous system The difference between making decisions from survival and making them from wisdom Common signs of nervous system dysregulation Why overworking, withdrawing, people-pleasing, and procrastinating may be protective responses How chronic dysregulation limits creativity, discernment, connection, and leadership Why regulating your nervous system is an act of self-leadership How to identify your own version of "the mountains" What becomes possible when you stop fighting your natural rhythms Why peace is not the absence of stress, but the ability to return to yourself CONNECT WITH LISA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ Website: https://lisamcguire.com/ Successfully Stuck: The First Truth Kit: https://go.lisamcguire.com/first-truth-kit  Sponsored by: ArchitectHer: https://donbarden.com/architecther/  Bonus: Mention that you heard about ArchitectHer on this podcast and receive a complimentary one-hour Identity Integration Session with Lisa upon enrollment in the ArchitectHer experience.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important part of your spiritual journey isn't your beliefs—but your connection to Spirit?  In this thought-provoking episode of TNT SpiritWorks, Tom Shantz and Teresa explore the one connection every person has available, regardless of religion, philosophy, or spiritual path: the connection to the positive Spirit.  Those Master Souls ready to share with you at any place and time "Spirit shows up everywhere in our lives."While beliefs can inspire us, real transformation comes through personal experience. Tom and Teresa discuss the difference between collecting intellectual spiritual knowledge and living from your own true feelings and inner awareness. They share how through intuition, Spiritual Helpers, offer creativity and their wisdom, transforming everyday experiences.  They are practical guides for living with greater peace, purpose, and authenticity.  "Allow emotions to surface, then move through them."Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or neither, this conversation invites you to look beyond labels and discover the deeper presence of spirit already working in your life.  "Growth often comes from discomfort, not comfort."  It's the fulfillment experienced when following through your desires through involvement in challenges.In This Episode You'll Discover:Why spirit connects us beyond our belief systems.The difference between spiritual knowledge and spiritual experience.How intuition and spiritual Guidance show up for you in everyday life.Why your greatest answers come from within.Practical ways to trust yourself and live with greater peace.How shared human experiences reveal universal spiritual truths.If you're looking for grounded, practical spirituality that helps you navigate everyday life with greater awareness, this episode offers timeless insights you can begin applying today.Join this monthly membership for steady support right where you are today, while gaining the clarity and awareness needed to move through the world feeling grounded and confident. Use code TNT20 to receive 20% off the membership.Enter ReAwaken Here Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Purchase the book hereSupport the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support  "unseen" aspects of your life.  You can call this the spiritual side.   The podcast offers interviews of  authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective.  Including ourselves!  Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning,  and enthusiasm for your unique  journey.  My husband Tom and I are  also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical.  We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living.  Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you  tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical.  Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today!Follow us on:

Episode 208: The Life We Model: What Children Learn from the Way We LiveAs outdoor educators, we spend a great deal of time thinking about what children need—but how often do we pause to consider what they are learning simply by watching us?In this reflective episode, I explore the quiet lessons we teach through the way we live. As I prepare for an upcoming hut-to-hut trek through the Swedish Highlands and put the finishing touches on my new book, Outdoor Classrooms Unlocked, I've been thinking about growth, discomfort, curiosity, and the importance of continuing to learn throughout our lives.Children notice far more than our lesson plans. They watch how we respond to challenges, whether we embrace new experiences, and how we connect with the natural world. The life we model may be one of the most powerful forms of teaching we offer.In This Episode You'll Discover:Why children learn as much from our actions as our words.How lifelong curiosity shapes the educators we become.The difference between observing life and fully participating in it.Why stepping outside our comfort zone helps us grow alongside the children we teach.How outdoor classrooms invite both children and adults to reconnect with nature, wonder, and themselves.Key TakeawayThe most meaningful lessons we teach often happen without saying a word. When we choose curiosity, embrace challenge, and remain connected to the natural world, we show children what a life of lifelong learning and wonder can look like.Connect with Victoria: Resources & Links

AI Isn't Replacing God—It's Helping You Steward Better Have you ever created a budget only to abandon it a few weeks later? Maybe the problem isn't your discipline. Maybe it's your system. In this episode, Dr. Chonta Haynes explains how Christian women can confidently use AI as a biblical stewardship tool without compromising their faith. You'll learn why AI should never replace prayer, wisdom, or the Holy Spirit—but can become an incredible assistant for organizing your finances, identifying money leaks, and building a budget that fits the way God uniquely designed you. More importantly, you'll discover how to combine AI with your Biblical Financial Personality so your budget finally works with you instead of against you. If you've ever wondered whether Christians should use AI, or you've opened ChatGPT and had no idea what to ask, this episode gives you practical prompts you can begin using today. You'll Discover • Why most budgets fail • Whether Christians should use AI • How AI fits into biblical stewardship • The exact ChatGPT budgeting prompt • Why one-size-fits-all budgets never work • How to personalize AI for Steam, Water, Ice and Fire personalities • How to partner prayer with practical planning • Why awareness always precedes transformation • The biblical foundation for using technology wisely • How this prepares you for building Kingdom legacy Detailed Podcast Timestamps 00:00 Why your budget keeps failing 01:47 How this series builds toward financial freedom 02:33 Should Christians use AI? 03:00 Engineering meets theology 03:55 Why God isn't intimidated by innovation 05:18 What AI is—and isn't 06:56 How to begin using ChatGPT for budgeting 08:20 The information AI actually needs 09:22 Why AI isn't just for younger generations 10:18 The biggest mistake people make with AI 11:00 The complete budgeting prompt 12:27 Upload your budget worksheet 13:34 Prayer + AI = Biblical stewardship 14:13 Why personality matters 16:17 Your personality explains habits—not your future 17:23 Custom AI prompts for Steam personalities 17:49 Custom AI prompts for Water personalities 18:11 Custom AI prompts for Ice personalities 18:44 Custom AI prompts for Fire personalities 21:19 Three practical action steps 22:45 Preparing to build legacy in Part Four Prompt 1: I am a Christian woman and I want to build a faith-based budget. My monthly take-home income is [your number]. My fixed expenses are [list them]. My variable expenses are [list them]. I tithe ten percent first. I want to save ten percent. Please: Organize my budget into Giving, Saving, Fixed Expenses, and Variable Expenses. Tell me if my spending fits within the 80% lifestyle principle. Identify my biggest financial leak. Recommend three practical ways to balance my budget without reducing my tithe or savings. End with one biblical stewardship principle and one encouraging Scripture that applies to my situation. (Optional) I'm attaching my current budget as a reference. [Get your free budget sheet at https://chontahaynes.com/free-resources … save it as a pdf then upload it before hitting enter] Prompt 2: [If you don't know your Biblical financial personality watch part 1 of the series, get Destined To Prosper (https://chontahaynes.com/destined) or download https://chontahaynes.com/free-bfp] My Biblical financial personality is [STEAM / WATER / ICE / FIRE] according to Dr. Chonta Haynes' biblical financial personalities. Based on this personality, what are my biggest budgeting risks and what guardrails should I build in? Add one of these: > *If you are STEAM — My gift is giving and that line item should reflect my generosity while staying within budget. Allocate more on that line than other non essential variable items. > *If you are WATER - I'm not used to staying within budget and I enjoy spur of the moment adventures. Make my budget flexible to allow me opportunities for spontaneity. > *If you are ICE - I will strictly follow this budget but I tend to be future focused and not enjoy today. Create a line item that allows me to reward myself even if it is only [insert $ amount] a month. > *If you are FIRE — At the bottom of my budget add a line that tells me how close I am to my retirement goal. My goal is to spend [insert your annual amount you want to spend in retirement] a year in retirement. I am [enter your age] years old and expect to live until I'm 90. I've currently saved [enter dollar amount ] for retirement in investments, [enter dollar amount ] in savings plus what you've identified in my budget for savings. Assume my retirement grows at 8% per year in investments and 3% per year for savings. Tell me the total amount I need for retirement and the monthly interest I will receive from these funds. 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Why Codependents Ignore Red Flags (And Stay in Toxic Relationships) A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever looked back on a toxic relationship and wondered, "Why didn't I see the red flags sooner?" Do you find yourself constantly giving people the benefit of the doubt, overexplaining their behavior, or staying in relationships long after the warning signs are obvious? If so, you are not weak. You may have been conditioned to override your own instincts. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano explains why codependent people often struggle to recognize narcissistic behavior and emotional manipulation in real time. Through deep psychological insight and nervous system awareness, Lisa reveals how childhood trauma trains the subconscious mind to normalize instability, dismiss intuition, and mistake emotional pain for love. This is not about being naïve. It is about conditioning. In This Episode You'll Discover:

In this episode, I'm answering a question your brain may already be asking without you realizing it. Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating or find some peace with food. Or maybe you've already reached your goal and don't know what to do with yourself, or your life, without the constant food noise. Either way, I explore why the food struggle can quietly become an identity, and what it actually takes to figure out who you are without binge eating or the constant focus on food, diet, and weight.What You'll Discover:Why the food struggle becomes an identity, not just a behaviorWhy "who would I be without this" is so hard to answerWhat's actually underneath the struggleHow to build an identity your brain can move towardIf you've ever felt like food, diet, or weight has taken up more space in your life than you'd like, whether you're in the thick of it or standing on the other side wondering what's next, this episode is for you.Previous episodes referenced:Your Identity as an EaterThe Part of You That HidesThe Part of You That Checks OutIf you would like to explore getting support with your eating challenges, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today. 

The Dyslexia Advantage: Turning Your Greatest Challenge Into Your Greatest Strength with Russell Van BrocklenWhat if the very challenge you've spent your life trying to overcome is actually your greatest advantage?In this thought-provoking episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller sits down with dyslexia researcher, educator, and advocate Russell Van Brocklen to challenge everything we think we know about dyslexia, intelligence, and learning.Diagnosed with significant dyslexia as a child, Russell was told—both directly and indirectly—that his future would be limited.Instead of accepting those labels, he dedicated his life to understanding the neuroscience behind dyslexia and developing practical, research-backed methods that help students unlock their potential.Today, Russell has helped hundreds of students improve their reading and writing skills, served as a reviewer for the International Dyslexia Association, and created teaching methods grounded in neuroscience rather than outdated assumptions.But this conversation is about much more than dyslexia.It's about identity.It's about resilience.It's about refusing to let someone else define your potential.Whether you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur, leader, or someone who's ever felt misunderstood, this episode will challenge how you think about learning, success, and what it truly means to overcome adversity.In This Episode You'll Discover:• Why dyslexia is not a measure of intelligence• The biggest misconception schools still make about dyslexia• Why early identification can completely change a child's future• How parents can recognize warning signs before it's too late• Why motivation and passion dramatically impact learning success• Russell's research-backed approach to helping dyslexic students thrive• The surprising strengths many dyslexic thinkers possess• Why some of today's most successful entrepreneurs credit dyslexia for their success• How changing the way we teach can unlock extraordinary potential• Why your greatest challenge may become your greatest gift.Every MISOGI asks us to step beyond what we believe is possible.Russell's story is proof that labels don't define us—our response to them does.About Russell Van BrocklenRussell Van Brocklen is a dyslexia researcher, educator, and founder of DyslexiaClasses.com.Drawing from decades of research and personal experience, he has developed innovative teaching methods designed to help students with dyslexia dramatically improve their reading and writing abilities.His work combines neuroscience, practical education strategies, and a passion for helping students discover that learning differently can become a tremendous advantage.Learn more at:https://dyslexiaclasses.comAbout The MISOGI MethodHosted by bestselling author and TEDx speaker Jody B. Miller, The MISOGI Method explores the defining challenges that transform ordinary lives into extraordinary ones.Each episode features remarkable guests who have embraced discomfort, overcome adversity, and discovered new levels of purpose, resilience, and fulfillment.Because growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone.It happens when you're willing to take on your MISOGI.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

10 Ways Narcissistic Parents Program You to Abandon Yourself A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, "Who am I beneath the overthinking, people-pleasing, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion?" Do you struggle with guilt when you say no, feel responsible for everyone else's emotions, or constantly question your own thoughts and feelings? If so, you are not broken. You were conditioned to disconnect from yourself in order to survive emotionally unsafe relationships. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano reveals 10 deeply rooted ways narcissistic parents condition their children into self-abandonment. Through profound psychological insight, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed healing, Lisa explains how childhood emotional conditioning shapes your identity, your relationships, and your sense of worth long into adulthood. This is not about blaming your parents. It is about understanding what happened to you. In This Episode You'll Discover:

What happens when you willingly choose something with a greater than 50% chance of failure?In this solo episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller takes you along on a personal adventure into Oregon's wild rivers as she pursues one of her newest passions—fly fishing.But this isn't really about fish.It's about courage.It's about preparation.It's about doing something that scares you enough to make you feel fully alive.Driving deep into the Deschutes National Forest, Jody heads into unfamiliar water, completely alone, testing new techniques, new equipment, and her own confidence.Along the way, she shares lessons about stepping beyond comfort, trusting your preparation, embracing uncertainty, and discovering that success often has very little to do with the final outcome.During the journey, she battles an enormous mystery fish for eight unforgettable minutes... only to lose it.Most people would call that failure.Jody calls it a MISOGI Because the greatest victories aren't always measured by what you bring home—they're measured by who you become while chasing something meaningful.The adventure continues the following day with another river, another challenge, and another reminder that every meaningful pursuit rewards those willing to keep showing up.Whether you've never held a fly rod or have spent years outdoors, this episode is ultimately about something much bigger than fishing. It's about finding the thing that stretches you, humbles you, excites you, and reminds you that life is meant to be lived outside your comfort zone.In This Episode You'll Discover:• Why every meaningful MISOGI carries a real possibility of failure.• How preparation builds confidence when stepping into the unknown.• Why losing can still be one of your greatest victories.• The surprising mental and emotional benefits of spending time in nature.• How pursuing passion creates more joy than pursuing perfection.• Why surrounding yourself with supportive people changes everything.• The difference between achieving a goal and becoming the person capable of pursuing it.Memorable Takeaways"A MISOGI isn't about guaranteed success—it's about having the courage to try.""Preparation creates confidence.""Even when you don't catch what you're after, the adventure can change you.""Sometimes the greatest reward isn't what you land—it's who you become along the way.Challenge for This Week.Ask yourself: What is one challenge you've been avoiding because you're afraid you might fail?Maybe that's exactly where your next MISOGI begins.Take the first step.Prepare.Go anyway.Because growth lives just beyond the edge of certainty.About The MISOGI Method.Hosted by bestselling author, TEDx speaker, media entrepreneur, and Work Happiness expert Jody B. Miller, The MISOGI Method features conversations with remarkable people who have chosen difficult paths in pursuit of purpose, fulfillment, and extraordinary lives.Every episode is designed to inspire you to embrace challenges that transform who you become.Connect with Jody B. Miller