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Pharmacy Podcast Network
Bagging Better Benefits: The Grocery PBM Disruptor | PBM Reform

Pharmacy Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 40:26


How Kroger does PBM and the future of community pharmacy is clinical encounters.   

OUT THERE ON THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING®
Podcast: Are You A Disruptor?

OUT THERE ON THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING®

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 7:15


EPISODE 237 Are You a Disruptor? Many people feel the word disruptor used to belong exclusively to Silicon Valley. It described founders who overturned industries, rewrote business models, and rendered legacy systems obsolete, such as Bill Gates with Microsoft Windows, Steve Jobs with the iPhone, Elon Musk with SpaceX and Tesla and others. What Is a Disruptor, Really? At its core, disruption is not chaos. It is intentional pattern interruption. A disruptor identifies an entrenched framework then challenges it. In business, that might mean replacing physical stores with e-commerce such as what Amazon.com did. In personal growth, being a disruptor means replacing inherited beliefs with consciously chosen ones. Personal disruptors are individuals who transform their identity, habits, and trajectory.  A Practical Framework for Personal Disruption If you want to operate as a personal disruptor in your own life, apply this structured approach: Creating and using a new disruptive framework will create a significant positive impact in your own life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2026 by Stephen Lesavich, PhD.  All rights reserved. Certified solution-focused life coach and experienced business coach. #disruptor #disruption #personaldisruption #selfhelp #motivation #life #lifecoach #lesavich

Disrupting Obesity
160 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday Q&A XXIII

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 26:07


Send a textWelcome back to Weight Loss Wednesday. In episode 160, I'm answering your questions about consistency with accountability, calorie perspective, low TDEE fears, sweeteners, managing sweets and chips as a diabetic, and flavour drops for water. This episode is practical, direct, and a reminder that weight loss works best when you build it in a way that actually fits your real life.What I cover in this episode:• Why accountability starts with awareness and acknowledgement, not willpower• The 3A Way framework and how skipping the middle step sabotages consistency• Why you cannot successfully hold yourself accountable to something you refuse to fully admit is happening• How to make accountability easier• Why consistency is incremental and does not require perfection• Why calories are relative• How your starting point changes what “high” or “low” calorie really means• Concerns about having a low TDEE and fearing extremely low maintenance calories at goal weight• The difference between deficit calories and maintenance calories• Why setting your app to lose two pounds per week may be cutting your calories too aggressively• How to use a TDEE calculator to project realistic maintenance numbers• My honest thoughts on sweeteners and why I consider them a useful tool• The reality behind the aspartame fear headlines• How I manage sweets and chips as a diabetic without eliminating them• Why I don't eat from the bag and how being selective helps control both calories and blood sugar• My take on water flavour drops and why they are not “cheating”This episode is a reminder that accountability is built, not flipped on like a switch, that calories are contextual, that tools are meant to be used and that consistency is not about being perfect, it is about continuing.If you have a question you'd like answered on a future Weight Loss Wednesday, please send it in. I love hearing from you.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
159 ~ Controversy Part 2

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 33:22


Send a textLast week we started digging into the weight loss truths that made people the most upset. Today, we're continuing that conversation.Some of these didn't surprise me. Some absolutely did. But if something makes people angry, that usually means it's worth talking about.So let's keep going.In this episode, I tackle four more weight loss truths that stirred up strong reactions:Emotional hunger is realCarbs and fat don't make you fatProtein is not a magic weight loss bulletYou do not have to exercise to lose weightWe're unpacking why these ideas make people uncomfortable, where the confusion comes from, and what actually matters if you're trying to lose significant weight.We talk about:Emotional hunger You're not imagining it. Emotional hunger is real. Everyone eats for emotional reasons. The difference isn't whether it exists, it's how it shows up in your life and how you manage it.Carbs, fat, and the calorie conversation It's not the macro. It's the calories. Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) determines whether you maintain, lose, or gain weight. Eat consistently below it and you lose. Eat above it and you gain. Carbs and fat aren't villains. Surplus calories are.Protein and the myth of the magic fix Protein helps with satiety. It's important. It's useful. It is not magic. It cannot override a calorie surplus. If you're trying to lose a large amount of weight, mastering your calories matters more than perfecting your macros.Exercise and weight loss This one always stirs the pot. Exercise is wonderful for mobility, health, and longevity. But it is not required for weight loss. Controlling your intake is what drives fat loss. For many people, believing they must exercise creates a barrier so big that they never start. That lie does more damage than good.We also talk about:The danger of “earning” food through workoutsFitness tracker inaccuraciesDouble dipping exercise caloriesThe mindset trap of “I deserve this”Why significant weight loss is different from losing 5 to 10 poundsSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

The Truth that Heals
Ep122- She Is Me: Lisa Jimenez on Reclaiming Voices & Rising Together

The Truth that Heals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 52:35


Guest Bio:Lisa JimenezInnovator. Disruptor. Inspirer. CEO/Founder of SheisMe Global & SheisMeConference. Championing women's voices, driving change.sheismeconference.comsheismeglobal.comtinyurl.com/582r6n25If you would like to support my work and podcast please buy me a coffee at:buymeacoffee.com/truththath7

M2 Podcast
MKwadrat #230 – Magnezja w płynie

M2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 132:27


W duecie Simplex & Defan ciśniemy beczunię z inwestorów którzy uwierzyli że AI zastąpi developerów gier, opadają nam ręce z powodu antykonsumenckich zachowań Capcoma,studzimy oczekiwania względem rychłej daty premiery nowego potężnego Xboxa i nie tylko.W sekcji gier aż 6 pozycji. recenzujemy warte uwagi indyki (Numer 2 was zaskoczy!), dwie gry z serii Call of Duty od tego samego developera, które dzieli prawie 10 lat, a także FPS od Insomniac z początków ery PS1, w którym przerywniki FMV wywołują srogi krindź. Zapraszamy do odcinka! Podziękowania dla Patronów za wsparcie, a najbardziej dla: Op1ekun, Jan Jagieła, Janomin, Paweł G., Uki, Mateusz „Kaduk” Kadukowski (Kadukowo), Kosmaty Dziadu (8biters), Pierek, Sebastian (Gry Starego Boomera), Thomas Voland (Voland's Reality). Okładka: DefanMontaż: DefanRozpiska: Rudy Discord MKwadrat Podcast- https://discord.gg/PafByaf9DU Discord akcji #PolishOurPrices: https://discord.gg/zvzvFp7qmE Kanał Defana: https://www.youtube.com/@wsumiespoko/ (00:00:00) StartW co ostatnio graliśmy(00:00:52) Simplex(00:12:30) DefanNewsy naleśnikowe(00:27:35) Inwestorzy uwierzyli że promptem można stworzyć grę(00:33:00) Remaster Fallouta 3 jak Oblivion?(00:36:14) Epic zaora swój launcher(00:37:18) Assetto Corsa EVO i tryb kariery(00:40:05) Nowy DRM w ResidentachSprzęt(00:44:00) Steam Machine i Frame opóźnione?(00:47:24) AMD i nowy XboxGry naleśnikowe(00:54:58) Jazzpunk – Simplex(00:58:54) Mouthwashing – Simplex, Defan(01:13:39) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Simplex(01:19:32) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (reboot) – Simplex(01:25:05) Disruptor – Simplex(01:35:45) Cruel – Simplex, DefanNewsy VR(01:55:40) Perfect Dark N64 VR mod(01:58:25) Meta idzie w okularySprzęt VR(02:01:25) Następca Lynx R1Społeczność/Publicystyka(02:05:30) Komentarze na Spotify/YT Konsumpcja:MP3: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/podcast/MKwadrat_230.mp3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MKwadratPodcastRSS: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/feed/podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7e5OdT8bnLmvCahOfo4jNGiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mkwadrat-podcast/id1082742315twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mkwadratpodcastInterakcja:WWW: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/Forum: https://stareforumpoly.pl/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PafByaf9DUFanpage: https://facebook.com/MkwadratPodcast/Grupa FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mkwadratpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkwadratpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkwadratpodcast/Kontrybucja:Patronite: https://patronite.pl/mkwadratpodcastSuppi: https://suppi.pl/mkwadratpodcast

The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast
Episode 416 - Holy Disruptor with Amy Duggar King

The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 62:37


How do you begin to disrupt the toxic family patterns you experienced as a child? What do you do with the dissonance between the outward appearance of your life and the reality of what was?For Amy Duggar King, life was lived in two very different worlds. One appeared happy and carefree, marked by regular appearances on her extended family's reality TV show, **19 Kids and Counting**. The other was dark and frightening, shaped by toxic narcissistic patterns and abuse that she and her mother endured at home with her father. As Amy grew older, she began to recognize that the abuse she experienced in her family of origin was not isolated. Some of her cousins—who seemed to be living the peaceful, picture-perfect life she longed for—were navigating their own pain behind the scenes. Over time, Amy came to understand that what meets the eye is not always the full story. Through deep personal processing, she began breaking generational cycles and dismantling toxic family patterns. She shares her story in depth in her book, Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth.In this episode, Davey and Amy discuss what narcissism can look like in families, the lasting effects of spiritual abuse, and what it means to become a Holy Disruptor—someone who courageously breaks cycles and patterns in the light of God's truth.If you've ever wondered how to undo the toxic patterns you grew up in, this conversation will encourage you to shatter the shiny facade and bring holy disruption to the places that need it most. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyrachelleking Book: Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truthhttps://amzn.to/46zzh5W Stories matter. They inspire, uplift, and remind us we're not alone in our pain. Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy is a new devotional featuring real stories from the Nothing Is Wasted community—offering strength, comfort, and hope in life's hardest moments. Order your copy today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/hopeinthevalley Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disrupting Obesity
158 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday Q&A XXII

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 18:11


Send a textWelcome back to Weight Loss Wednesday. In episode 158, I'm answering your questions on motivation, calorie adjustments, intuitive eating, exercise, comparison, and a very real conversation about loose skin and visibility. This episode is honest, practical, and a reminder that you do not need expensive tools, perfect circumstances, or anyone's approval to lose weight.What I cover in this episode:• How to stay motivated when you're comparing yourself to people with personal trainers, medications, or resources you don't have• Why you do not need money, coaching, or exercise to lose weight• How comparison can quietly turn into self-sabotage and how to spot it• How often to adjust your calorie target and when to recalculate your TDEE• Whether calorie tracking apps automatically adjust your numbers• Why I switched from regular cola to Diet Coke and eventually Coke Zero• Managing calories and blood sugar without giving up the things you enjoy• My honest thoughts on intuitive eating and why it was not a weight loss strategy for me• When, or if, exercise played a role in my 200-pound weight loss• Why exercise can be a barrier and why it does not have to be part of weight loss• Addressing comments about loose skin, visibility, and why I choose not to hide it• Why I am not ashamed of my body, before or after weight loss• A reminder that weight loss is a solo pursuit and you are capable of doing this on your ownThis episode is a reminder that you can lose weight with the tools you already have, that perfection is not required, and that your body does not need to be hidden to be worthy of respect.If you have a question you'd like answered on a future Weight Loss Wednesday, please send it in. I love hearing from you.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
157 ~ Controversy Part I

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 28:11


Send us a textLast summer, I released the 101 Weight Loss Truths series and a lot of you found it helpful, but some of those truths made people very angry. So today, I'm starting a new series where I revisit the weight loss truths that caused the most controversy and explain why I still stand by them.In this episode, I break down the first group of truths that triggered the strongest reactions and some very intense emails. We're going through them in order and unpacking why these ideas matter, even when they're uncomfortable.⚪ Losing a lot of weight vs losing a little and why they are not the same journey⚪ Why pretending all weight loss is the same actually harms people with more weight to lose⚪ Why tracking after you eat is journaling, not active tracking⚪ How passive tracking quietly sabotages progress⚪ Why there are no good or bad foods when it comes to weight loss⚪ How food labels create guilt, restriction, and self-sabotage⚪ Why weight loss is not a willpower problem⚪ Why small, incremental changes are more powerful than extreme overhauls⚪How long-term success requires patience, grace, and honestyThis episode is direct and confrontational at times, on purpose. These truths aren't meant to shame or pressure you. They're meant to challenge the ideas that keep people stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining weight.If this episode makes you uncomfortable or even angry, that reaction might be worth paying attention to. There's usually something important hiding underneath it.This is the first episode in a multi-part series. I'll be back next week with more of the truths that caused the biggest backlash.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
156 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XXI

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 22:11


Send us a textWeight Loss Wednesday is back with another round of your questions!In this episode, I'm answering questions about maintenance calories, loose skin, stubborn body fat, mayonnaise swaps, calorie tracking for family meals, and how to balance weight loss while feeding your kids and partner.We talk about:✔️ What maintenance calories actually look like in real life✔️ Why calories matter more than carbs✔️ Easy food swaps that don't feel like punishment✔️ The truth about loose skin and genetics✔️ Stubborn areas that refuse to shrink✔️ How to calculate calories in shared meals✔️ Meal prep strategies that make life easierPlus… Gladys made another appearance (because of course she did).Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

HPNA Podcast Corner
Ep. 55 - Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor: Redefining How Health Care Learns

HPNA Podcast Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 32:42


Health care inclusivity is more than a framework, it's a daily practice that shapes learning, teamwork, and patient outcomes. In this episode of HPNA's Palliative Perspective, Jill, Vanessa, and Jenn—longtime collaborators in nursing professional development and creators of Disruptor Diaries—explore what health care inclusivity truly means across education, clinical practice, and the workforce.  Drawing from lived experience in cardiovascular, neuro-trauma ICU, emergency nursing, home health, and hospice and palliative care, the guests discuss inclusive and active learning environments, the importance of belonging, and how thoughtful, aware interactions can transform both professional development and patient care. They also share the “why” behind their self-published learning guide Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning, created to fill a critical gap in healthcare education during a complex political and organizational landscape.  This conversation invites listeners of all roles to reflect: Am I creating an inclusive environment? What is important to this person? And why does inclusivity matter now more than ever?      Jillian Russell, MSN, RN, NPDA-BC®  Jillian is a nursing professional development specialist dedicated to upholding and advancing the Nursing and Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice. A passionate advocate for excellence in nursing education and professional growth, she leverages innovative, evidence-based strategies to support nurses at every stage of their careers. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, Jillian ensures that all learners—regardless of their background, experience, or learning style—feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. She actively works to break down barriers to learning by promoting equitable access to resources, cultivating psychological safety, and amplifying diverse perspectives in healthcare education.    Jennifer Bodine, DNP, MHA, RN, NPDA-BC®, CEN   Jenn is a nursing professional development specialist committed to ensuring equitable professional growth for all. With a nursing background, she recognizes the vital need for inclusive learning environments that support all  healthcare professionals, regardless of their setting. Jenn brings a thoughtful, learner-centered approach to professional development. Driven by a passion for equity and lifelong learning, Jenn believes that when healthcare teams feel seen, supported, and valued, they are better equipped to collaborate, innovate, and deliver patient-centered care.    Vanessa Cameron, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CNL  Vanessa is a nursing professional development specialist, a physically disabled nurse, a PhD candidate researching ableism in healthcare, and a dedicated disability advocate. Her journey over the past six years has centered on unlearning exclusionary practices, with a deep focus on ableism and disability equity since becoming disabled herself. Lived experience has made her a stronger nurse, educator, and advocate. Through this Inclusive Learning Guide, she shares insights from both personal and professional perspectives—empowering you to cultivate inclusive learning environments that promote equity in healthcare and improve patient and community outcomes. While her background is in nursing and continuing professional development, this guide is designed for use across all learning spaces, from academia to interprofessional settings.    Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

Disrupting Obesity
155 ~ How I Know You Can Do This

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 15:37


Send us a textYou really can do this and today I'm going to tell you how I know that. I spent years genuinely trying to lose weight without understanding calories, food density, or what actually puts you into a deficit. It was the little things that added up for me, what I call “spread, sprinkle, pour”. Condiments, dressings, and extras were quietly doing more damage than the meals themselves. They were quietly pushing me into massive calorie overload without me realizing it.We dig into why most diets fail, not because you failed, but because they never taught mindset, relationship with food, or how weight loss actually works. I explain why lumping every past attempt into one big “I can't do this” story keeps you stuck, and how separating each try helps release shame and frustration instead of piling it higher and higher I also talk about:• Why finding something that actually works makes it easier to keep going• How small wins build momentum and confidence• The difference between fear that's hypothetical and fear that wakes you up into action• Why awareness is one of the biggest game changers in weight loss• How changing your relationship with food matters more than any diet planMost importantly, I remind you that trying isn't failing, stopping doesn't erase progress, and you don't have to get it perfect to get it done.You don't need willpower.You don't need another diet.You need a system that works and a mindset that supports you.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Randall Church Podcast
04. Jesus: Deity, Deliverer, Disruptor [Luke 4:14-30] Michael Nieves 02.01.26 #TheGospelOfLuke

Randall Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 38:33


Most People Don't... But You Do!
" Invisible, Not Invaluable: Being Seen When the World Can't See Your Struggle; Dr. Eric Fishon Author, Educator, Disability Advocate"

Most People Don't... But You Do!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 41:19


In this deeply human and inspiring conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Eric Fishon — author, educator, disability advocate, and nonprofit leader — to explore the lived reality of unseen disabilities and the power of advocacy, empathy, and inclusion. Dr. Eric shares his journey from a successful corporate career in customer experience and organizational culture to discovering his diagnoses of narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, ADHD, anxiety, and depression later in life. What followed was not an ending, but a reinvention. Through his Doctor Disruptor platform, Xtermigator Kids, and his work with the Invisible Disabilities Association, Dr. Eric is helping individuals and families understand that disability is not inabilityand that different is, in fact, beautiful.Major Takeaways / LearningsUnseen disabilities are real — even when others can't see them. Validation can be life‑changing.Diagnosis brings clarity, not limitation. Knowing what you're dealing with opens the door to tools, accommodations, and self‑compassion.It's okay to not be okay. Giving yourself grace is a critical step toward healing and growth.Advocacy often begins with personal struggle. Dr. Eric turned his own challenges into a mission to help others.Accommodations are not special treatment — they're access. Education and workplaces still have work to do.Helping others creates purpose and fulfillment. Service can be as powerful as medicine.Technology and AI can be equalizers. The right tools help people with limited energy amplify their impact.Disability does not define your ceiling. With support, inclusion, and understanding, potential expands.Memorable Quotes“It's okay to not be okay.”“Disability is not an inability — it can be your greatest superpower.”“Those letters after your name mean nothing if you're not helping someone behind you.”“Helping others gives a high no medicine can replace.”“Never forget where you've been — and turn around to help someone else get there.” Why It Matters / How to Use ItThis episode is a powerful reminder that many of the struggles people carry are invisible, and that empathy, awareness, and inclusion are leadership skills, not extras. Dr. Eric Fishon's story offers hope to anyone who has felt misunderstood, dismissed, or alone in their challenges. Whether you're living with an unseen disability, supporting someone who is, or leading a team, this conversation encourages you to ask for help, give grace, and use your experiences to lift others. It's a call to redefine success, not by what we overcome alone, but by how we help others rise with us.

Disrupting Obesity
154 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XX

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 21:57


Send us a textIn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering a mix of very practical food questions and much bigger mindset struggles that so many of us deal with during weight loss and maintenance.We talk about food benders and what to do when you're already in the middle of one, why guilt and shame keep us stuck, and how the way you talk to yourself while eating can either help you slow down or send things completely off the rails.I also answer questions about hunger, calorie timing, high-volume low-calorie foods, fibre, water, and how to stay satisfied when you're working with a limited calorie budget.Plus, there are a few random questions thrown in, because those are always welcome.In this episode, I talk about:How to interrupt a food bender while it's happeningAsking “what do I want more?” as a way to pause overeatingThe guilt and shame spiral and how it fuels unnecessary eatingFeeling hungry even after hitting your calorie limitHow calorie timing affects satisfactionPhysical hunger vs emotional hunger and why both matterHigh-volume low-calorie foods that actually helpFibre and water and their role in satietyWhy eating food you don't like is unnecessary eatingWeight loss doesn't require perfection. It requires awareness, honesty, and habits you can actually live with.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

The Health Edge: translating the science of self-care
The Quality of Darkness at Night: a major disruptor of metabolic and cardiovascular health

The Health Edge: translating the science of self-care

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 45:48 Transcription Available


Send us a textA quiet glow at midnight can echo through your biology like a shout. We dig into new research showing that even modest night light is tied to higher risks of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and coronary disease—and we connect the dots to circadian rhythm, metabolism, and the choices we make at home every evening. This isn't fearmongering; it's a roadmap for reclaiming sleep, stabilizing blood pressure, and improving insulin sensitivity with tools you already have.We break down how light at night elevates stress hormones, flattens the nocturnal blood pressure dip, and disrupts the cellular repair that should dominate while you sleep. We also unpack a striking analysis of more than 130,000 adults with insomnia: chronic melatonin users were significantly more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure and faced higher all-cause mortality compared with matched non-users. The signal is associative, but the magnitude invites caution and a rethink. Instead of flooding the brain with a nightly dose, we focus on rebuilding your own melatonin through light timing: bright and blue by day, warm and dim by night, and truly dark for sleep.You'll leave with a simple, science-backed plan. Step outside for morning light to anchor your clock. Two hours before bed, step down brightness and remove blue wavelengths—aim for about one lux, roughly a moonlit room. Use warm 2700K bulbs, dimmers, and screen night modes from sunset to sunrise. Align meals with daylight, avoid late-night snacking, and give your nervous system a real off switch. Small changes to photons can nudge hormones, vessels, and mitochondria in the right direction within weeks.If this conversation sparks an “aha,” share it with a friend who struggles with sleep, hit follow for more science-backed self-care, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What's the one lighting habit you'll change tonight?For references, video and slide deck: www.thehealthedgepodcast.com

Overall HR Podcast
Episode 20: The Culture Disruptor- Keisha Toussaint on Practicing HR Without the "Corporate Muzzle"

Overall HR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 44:54


Send us a textIn this episode of Overall HR, Chase Niceley sits down with Keisha Toussaint, Founder & CEO of BCC'D HR, a self-described “culture disruptor” who got into HR on purpose; not by accident. Keisha breaks down the gap between textbook HR and real-world HR, the “ick” of translating harm into policy language, and the weight HR carries when HR has no one to go to.They talk about moral injury, layoffs, the silence HR is expected to keep, and why “protecting the company” should mean protecting people. Keisha also shares why building an independent practice gave her the freedom to speak truth, walk away from misaligned money, and practice HR with values... not fear.

The Jesse Kelly Show
Hour 3: The Next System Disruptor

The Jesse Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 36:14 Transcription Available


The next system disruptor will be better not because he is smarter but because he has seen what the system tried to do to the guy before him. Interning for the super secret Jesse Kelly Club. Why doesn’t China just import a bunch of 3rd worlders? Playing Risk with your family. Why do they still spread debunked lies? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disrupting Obesity
153 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XIX

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 22:14


Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, I answer your questions about food addiction, mindset struggles, calorie adjustments, water intake, body image changes, and what happens when you regain.We talk about the thoughts that get in the way of weight loss and how to challenge them, why labeling food as an addiction can sometimes make things harder, and how to work with your body instead of fighting it.Topics I'm covering include:Food addiction vs emotional attachment to foodHow to approach mental roadblocks with curiosity instead of self-criticismWhy thoughts are not facts and how to question long-held beliefsHow fast to cut calories and why slow, incremental changes matterWhat my own calorie reductions looked like at different weightsWhy baseline tracking is important before making changesHow much water women are generally recommended to drinkWhy losing weight but feeling like you look bigger is very commonWhy before and after photos are less helpful than progress photosHow long it took me to regain and then lose the weight againHow health, fear, mobility, and vanity all play a role in my motivationWhy wanting to like the way you look is normal and not something to be ashamed ofWeight loss is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about learning how to question the stories you tell yourself, making changes you can sustain, and continuing even when it feels uncomfortable.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Power Up Prayer Call
Evaluation pt. 2, Disruptor

Power Up Prayer Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 29:22


Disrupting Obesity
152 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XVIII

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 27:32


Send us a textIn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering another round of listener questions covering intermittent fasting, tracking progress when you're building muscle, calorie tracking apps, compression garments, macro myths, before and after photos, and whether weighing food in grams actually matters.If you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting weight loss advice or worried you're making things harder than they need to be, this episode will help you reset and refocus.In this episode, I talk about:What intermittent fasting actually looks like in real life and why I don't recommend starting with extreme fasting windows Why an eating window is a more helpful mindset than the word “fasting” How to track progress when the scale isn't moving because you're gaining muscle Why a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same and what really changes is volume Other ways to measure progress besides the scale, including measurements, photos, strength, and daily functionMy preferred calorie tracking apps and what to look for when choosing one How to find your calorie needs using TDEE and why it's important to double check what your app is telling you Why cutting calories too aggressively often leads to burnout and quitting The importance of sustainable calorie deficits instead of “starting with a bang”Compression garments, what I wear, why I love them, and how they help with comfort, warmth, and confidence after major weight loss Why lower calorie does not automatically mean higher carbs Why macro ratios matter far less for weight loss than diet culture wants you to believeA candid discussion about before and after photos and mental health Why weight loss and mental health are deeply connected Whether weighing food in grams matters, when it helps, and when it's not necessary How to approach tracking in a way that meets you where you are instead of overwhelming youSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Confessions of a Burnt Out Marketer
Season 4 Episode #2: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Fred Voccola – Chairman, CEO, AI Disruptor

Confessions of a Burnt Out Marketer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 58:45


Fred is a technology entrepreneur, philanthropist, and board director based in Miami, best known for building and leading hyper-growth technology companies in some of the most demanding markets in the world. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Simpro Group, and is the Co-Founder, Vice Chairman, and former CEO of Kaseya, where he helped scale the company into a global industry powerhouse. Beyond the boardroom, Fred serves on the Board of Florida International University and leads the Cooper Voccola Family Foundation, supporting causes focused on animal welfare, veterans, and children—because leadership, to him, extends beyond business. Internationally recognized for his expertise in AI, cybersecurity, hyper-growth at scale, business transformation, crisis leadership, and organizational culture, Fred brings a real-world perspective on what it actually takes to lead when the stakes are high and the pressure is real.   Resources:  Website: https://www.simprogroup.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimproSoftware LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-voccola/ X: https://x.com/realFredVoccola

Build Your Network
Make Money by Turning Traffic into Real Profit | Lamar Tyler

Build Your Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 26:41


Lamar Tyler is the CEO and co‑founder of Tyler New Media and the creator of Traffic, Sales & Profit, a business community of over 47,000 entrepreneurs focused on closing the wealth gap through entrepreneurship. Recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list, Lamar has also earned awards from Ebony Magazine's Power 500, Black Enterprise's 2023 Disruptor of the Year, and ClickFunnels' Two Comma Club C and X awards for generating over $25 million through their platform. In this episode, he walks through how he went from cutting grass and working I.T. to building a media company, scaling blogs into conferences and masterminds, and helping thousands of business owners grow from “just a skill” into real, scalable companies.​ Connect with Lamar Tyler: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamartyler​ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lamartyler​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamartyler​​ ✖️✖️✖️✖️

Disrupting Obesity
151 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XVII

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 40:46


Send us a textWelcome to the first Weight Loss Wednesday of the year. This episode is packed with listener questions, and we cover a lot of ground. If you're feeling worn down by diet culture, confused about calorie deficits, or frustrated by emotional eating, you're not alone and this episode is for you.I start by talking about how years of dieting and yo-yo weight loss can damage our habits and our relationship with food. I explain what we actually know about metabolism shifts, what we don't know yet, and why blaming yourself for a “broken metabolism” is not helpful. We dig into emotional eating through my comfort, reward, and cope framework. I explain how habit eating fits into all three and why emotional eating isn't just about stress or sadness. Happiness, excitement, boredom, anxiety, and even anticipation of loss can all drive eating. Learning why you're eating is the first step, because you can't change what you can't see.I answer a big question that comes up all the time. Is it possible to lose weight without a calorie deficit? And is there a way to be in a deficit without tracking calories every single day?We also talk about intermittent fasting. I share practical tips for getting started without making massive changes, how to find your current eating window, how to tighten it gradually, and why flexibility matters.What to do when you end the day under your calorie target but you're not hungry. I explain when it's okay to leave calories on the table, how to zoom out and look at patterns over several days, and how weekly calories can be used as a tool without turning into planned binge eating.We talk about hormonal hunger and what to do when appetite spikes around your cycle. I share how different weeks can balance each other out, how to honor your body, and how to stay on track without punishing yourself.I also address the idea that sugar is the real problem when it comes to weight loss. I explain why calories are the driver, why sugar is not the villain, and why the vilification of fruit needs to stop.Finally, I answer a personal question about how I chose the name Disrupting Obesity. I talk about the challenges of language in the weiSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
150 ~ New Year New You

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 15:45


Send us a textToday I am talking about New Year New You. Yes, I know that phrase makes some of us twitch, but since it shows up everywhere this time of year, we need to talk about it.I actually love the New Year. I love the excitement, the fresh calendar energy, and the feeling that something good might be possible. But when you are trying to lose weight and change your relationship with food, this time of year can be loaded with pressure, unrealistic expectations, and traps that lead straight to burnout.In this episode, I break down why New Year resolutions fail so often and why the problem is not you. Most resolutions are built on pressure, promises we already doubt, and cultural permission to quit by February. That is not a setup for success. That is a setup for shame.Instead of making big dramatic promises, I talk about why small incremental changes matter more than motivation, willpower, or perfection. This is about consistency, sustainability, and making things easier instead of harder.We also get into it about food rules. Cutting out sugar, entire food groups, or anything that was not hand picked by a monk at sunrise is usually a fast track to discouragement. I explain why reducing something slowly works better than eliminating it overnight and why adding food can be more powerful than restricting it.I also address food privilege, affordability, and the toxic idea that you can only be healthy if you eat expensive or organic foods. Calories do not know how much your groceries cost, and shame has never helped anyone lose weight. Ever.Yes, we talk brownies. Yes, we talk about eating the whole pan. Yes, we talk about portion sizes being relative and why I now give calorie counts for the entire recipe instead of imaginary serving sizes. Because real people live in real bodies, and judgment does not belong here.This episode is about starting the year without lying to yourself, without punishing yourself, and without pretending you are suddenly a different person because the date changed.You do not need resolutions. You need resolve.This is your year. And it's mine too.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

The Modern Manager: Create and Lead Successful Teams
388: How to Become a Positive Disruptor and Take Advantage of Change with Patrick Leddin

The Modern Manager: Create and Lead Successful Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 33:32


When disruption hits your team, confidence often drops, communication gets messy, and progress slows. But disruption isn't the problem; how we respond to it is.Fortunately, this week's guest offers a clear, practical framework for leading with steadiness even when everything around you is shifting. And just as importantly, he explains how we can become positive disruptors in order to facilitate a brighter future.Patrick Leddin is a global speaker, former Army Ranger, Vanderbilt professor, and bestselling author of Disrupt Everything and Win. He shares how managers can help their teams stay focused, take smart risks, communicate clearly, and build healthier relationships during periods of uncertainty.If you want to lead with more clarity and confidence when change hits, this conversation gives you the tools to do it.Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Join the conversation now!Conversation Topics(00:00) Rethinking disruption as opportunity rather than threat(02:17) Why mindset shapes everything(03:30) How disruptions show up at work and in life(09:59) The danger of avoidance, “waiting it out,” and living in survival mode(11:11) What it means to be a positive disruptor(14:27) The 5 Positive Disruptor Roles (24:10) The 4-step disruptive leadership cycle(26:30) The 16 disruptive strengths (31:03) Keep up with Patrick(38:20) [Extended] Creating conditions for positive disruption inside your team's culture(39:08) [Extended] Clarifying decision authority so your team knows when they can act(40:35) [Extended] Disrupting unhealthy workplace relationships

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
182: Stop Assuming. Start Getting Access. with Stephen Oommen

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 37:19


After nearly 200,000 cold calls and a million auto-dialer calls, Stephen Oommen discovered something shocking: 98% of his revenue came from warm referrals. Today, he breaks down how sellers can turn relationships into predictable growth. In this episode, host Lyndsay Dowd sits down with Stephen Oommen, a 25-year go-to-market veteran, speaker, and author of the upcoming book The Referral Effect. Stephen shares why nearly 98% of his business revenue came from warm referrals, despite making hundreds of thousands of cold calls throughout his career. Stephen opens up about growing up as the child of immigrants in Oklahoma, navigating an identity crisis that ultimately became his superpower—the Chameleon Effect—his ability to adapt, connect, and create trust across any environment. That skill later became the foundation for his referral-based sales methodology. You'll learn: - Why executives don't respond to cold outreach—and what they do respond to - How to close the trust gap by scaling warm referrals - The "Magic Networking Question" that instantly upgrades your network - The 99 and 1 Principle for managing energy in sales and relationships - How leaders can balance intensity, kindness, and long-term legacy If you're a B2B seller, founder, GTM leader, or executive tired of low-yield outreach, this conversation will challenge how you think about networking, sales culture, and growth.

    Timestamps
 00:00 – Introduction: Stephen Oommen, the Truth Teller.
 02:22 – Stephen's Origin Story: From Bankruptcy to Corporate Success.
 04:48 – The Chameleon Effect: Turning Identity Crisis into a Superpower.
 10:39 – Cold Calls vs. Warm Referrals: The Efficiency vs. Effectiveness Debate.
16:54 – How to Start Networking: Nurturing and Activating Relationships.
 19:16 – The Live Exercise: Asking the Right Questions to Build a Network.
 22:50 – Using Qualifiers: Geography, Industry, and Title.
 26:08 – The 99 and 1 Principle: Managing Energy in Sales.
 30:04 – What Inspires Stephen: Growth, Contribution, and Laughter.
 32:38 – Legacy: Kindness Character vs. Intense Personality.
 35:00 – What's Next: Speaking Tours and The Referral Effect.

    About the Guest Stephen Oommen is a 25-year go-to-market veteran with experience spanning frontline sales to executive leadership. He has worked with startups and global enterprises including Microsoft, ADP, and Citibank. Stephen is the only speaker and trainer dedicated to helping B2B sellers solve the biggest challenge in modern sales: lack of access to decision makers. His work focuses on closing the trust gap by scaling the most successful method known—warm referrals. A successful entrepreneur and W2 employee ("entreployee"), Stephen has retired from corporate twice, paid off hundreds of thousands in non-mortgage debt, and is currently writing his book The Referral Effect. He believes legacy is built at the intersection of kindness, generosity, and laughter.  Connect with Stephen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenoommen/

    About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. 

 As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and over 100 podcasts. 

   Lyndsay is a two-time best selling author of Top Down Culture and Voices of Women, and the host of the globally ranked and 2X awarded Heartbeat for Hire podcast—sitting in the top 2.5% worldwide. She is also the host of a weekly live show called THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE. Lyndsay is a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest, known for her candor, humor, and ability to spark action.
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Disrupting Obesity
149 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 23:11


Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering the second round of the most common questions people are asking right now in December. These are the real-life, boots-on-the-ground questions that come up when family, food, holidays, and pressure all collide at the same time.We're talking about comments from family, holiday overeating, the week between Christmas and New Year's, restraint collapse, tracking over the holidays, and how to stop telling yourself you'll “start again in January.” This episode is practical and focused on helping you keep going, even when things feel messy.In this episode, I talk about:How to handle family comments about your body, your weight, or what's on your plateWhy you don't always need to confront people and how to decide when it's worth itWhat to do if you overeat on Christmas DayHow to mentally reset after a hard day without turning it into a hard weekWhy hydration and fiber matter more than you think after holiday eatingWhat to do if the entire week between Christmas and New Year's starts to slideHow to rein things back in without “starting over”How overbuying food can quietly set you up to overeatWhat restraint collapse is and why it shows up hard after the holidaysHow the language of “I deserve this” can hide self-sabotageWhether you should track calories over Christmas or take a breakWhy knowing what you ate this year helps you next yearHow to get back on track after the holidaysHow to stop the “I'll start again in January” mindsetHow a simple mindset shift can change your entire JanuaryThis episode is about staying grounded, realistic, and intentional during one of the hardest times of the year to do that. You don't need perfection. You don't need to wait for January. You just need to keep going.You can do this. Even if it's hard. Even if it's messy. Keep going.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
This tiny disruptor is giving Airbnb and Vrbo a run for their money

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 39:34


Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer breaks down his remarkable track record (including 8- and 9-figure exits)... how Savvy's brilliant model is disrupting the vacation rental market… the company's explosive early growth… and his 3–5-year vision. In this episode: One-on-one with hospitality pioneer, Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer [00:15] Eric's remarkable track record (including 8- and 9-figure exits) [04:15] A brilliant model disrupting Airbnb and Vrbo [12:10] How Savvy plans to make money without charging traveler fees [19:45] Eric's 3–5-year vision: 1 million listings and beyond [25:40] Curzio One members have the rare chance to invest…[30:00] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Disrupting Obesity
148 ~ Get Through the Holidays II

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 34:08


Send us a textWe are officially in the thick of it now. The pressure is high, the food is everywhere, and if you're trying to lose weight or maintain weight through the holidays, it can feel impossible. In this episode, I'm sharing nine more practical, realistic strategies to help you get through the holidays without blowing everything up or waiting until January to start caring again.I'm also talking about why I hate New Year's resolutions with a fiery passion and why waiting for January is one of the biggest traps we fall into every single year. You don't need a resolution. You need resolve, and you can find that on any day of the calendar.This episode is about awareness, self-sabotage, kindness, and making choices that actually support your long-term goals, even when the trifle is calling your name.This is not about perfection. It's about making it through the holidays with your sanity, your confidence, and your momentum intact. Whether you're losing weight, maintaining weight, or somewhere in between, these strategies are here to help you stay grounded, aware, and intentional during one of the hardest times of year.You don't have to wait for January. You don't have to blow it all up. And you definitely don't have to beat yourself up to make progress.You've got this. And if you don't feel like you do yet, you're welcome to borrow some of my confidence until yours shows up.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

HI' VIBES
The Rebel The Holy Disruptor (432HZ)

HI' VIBES

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 10:55


Activate, Course Correct, & Awaken The Rebel in ‘The Rebel The Holy Disruptor' episode. As a part of The ‘Spiritual Archetypes: Mirrors of the Divine Mind' Collection — Daily Patterns. Christ-Consciousness. Human Connection.Synced to 432HZ, removing stress and promoting emotional stability.

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
181: The Future of Food: Why Oceans Hold the Answer with Jennifer Bushman

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 27:44


What if the solution to feeding the world isn't on land—but in the ocean? Today, we're diving into the future of food with James Beard and Emmy-nominated storyteller Jennifer Bushman. In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire, we dive into the deep blue with Jennifer Bushman, a James Beard Award–nominated chef, Emmy-nominated producer, and co-founder of Fed by Blue. Jennifer shares her journey from growing up in a cattle-ranching family in Colorado to becoming one of the world's leading advocates for sustainable aquaculture, ocean health, and blue foods. We explore her groundbreaking PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, the innovators restoring our oceans, and why the future of food depends on what comes from water—not land. Jennifer debunks common myths around farmed vs. wild seafood, explains how seaweed farming can regenerate ecosystems, and reveals why storytelling—not fear—is the key to environmental leadership and lasting change. From shrimp farms in Minnesota dairy barns to kelp used in skincare and ice cream, this conversation offers a hopeful, practical vision for feeding a growing world while healing our oceans.

    Timestamps
 00:00 – Intro: Why Seaweed is the Vegetable of the Future
 00:44 – Welcome: Meet Jennifer Bushman
 01:51 – Jennifer's Origin Story: From Cattle Ranching to Ocean Advocacy
 03:50 – Feeding the World: Reliance on Blue Foods
 05:15 – Seaweed: It's More Than Just Sushi (Skincare, Toothpaste, & Ice Cream)
 07:05 – Fed by Blue and the Hope in the Water Docuseries
 09:00 – The Power of Celebrity Advocates: David E. Kelly & Martha Stewart
11:35 – Breaking the Stigma: The Truth About Farm-Raised Seafood
 14:10 – Innovation Spotlight: Farming Shrimp in Minnesota Dairy Barns
 16:45 – Leadership Lesson: Using Storytelling to mobilize funding and action
22:15 – Finding Inspiration and Defining Legacy
 24:58 – What's Next & The Blue Food Cookbook

    About the Guest Jennifer Bushman is an award-winning chef, cookbook author, consultant, and storyteller working at the intersection of food, sustainability, and ocean health. A multiple James Beard Award nominee and Emmy nominee, Jennifer is the co-founder of Fed by Blue, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable blue foods and aquaculture. She is also the creator and producer of the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, spotlighting the water farmers, fishers, and scientists driving real solutions to restore our oceans and feed the world. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center and believes innovation, education, and hope are essential to solving the ocean crisis.  Website: www.jenniferbushman.com
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bushman-86782212/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_bushman

    About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. 

 As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and over 100 podcasts. 

   Lyndsay is a two-time best selling author of Top Down Culture and Voices of Women, and the host of the globally ranked and 2X awarded Heartbeat for Hire podcast—sitting in the top 2.5% worldwide. She is also the host of a weekly live show called THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE. Lyndsay is a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest, known for her candor, humor, and ability to spark action.
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Disrupting Obesity
147 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XV

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 21:19


Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday episode, I stay firmly in the holiday spirit and tackle the most common weight loss questions people ask in December. I asked ChatGPT what women are most concerned about this time of year, and honestly, the questions were spot on. They are the same ones I see every single holiday season.I start with the big one. Should you even try to lose weight in December? I explain why continuing to try matters far more than seeing the scale move, and how sticking with your plan during hard seasons builds trust with yourself. December is not a free pass. Life does not suddenly get easier in January, and learning to keep going when things are messy is part of changing your relationship with food.I also talk about whether maintaining your weight over the holidays can be a win. For many people, eating at maintenance on big holiday days is a smart and strategic safety net. Maintaining is not failure. It is a skill, and it is always better than walking into January feeling defeated and frustrated.From there, I walk through how to handle holiday parties without undoing your progress. The strategies are not new or special just because it is December. The days all end in Y, and the same tools you use the rest of the year still apply. I share practical ways to stay present and mindful at parties, including why I do not eat standing up, why I avoid eating straight from the spread, and how paying attention to food actually increases satisfaction.I also address how to enjoy holiday foods without spiraling or binging. Having a little on purpose can be far more effective than trying to abstain completely. I explain the difference between being present with food and being mindful about the thoughts you have while eating it, and why both matter if you want to avoid unnecessary eating.Alcohol comes up too, because of course it does. I talk honestly about calories, controlling the mix, and why the bigger risk with drinking is often not the alcohol itself but the food decisions that follow. I share why having safety nets in place ahead of time can make a huge difference.I wrap up by reminding you that this is not last year. You are not the same peSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
146 ~ Get Through the Holidays I

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 36:57


Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking about how to get through the holidays without losing control of your progress. The last quarter is packed with triggers, emotions, events, and foods that can throw you off track fast. But with the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can head into January feeling strong instead of defeated.In this episode I cover: • Why the last quarter matters more than we think • How holiday thinking leads to self-sabotage • The patterns that repeat every year and how to break them • How to prepare yourself mentally before the season ramps up • Why awareness is your best tool through the holidays • Practical ways to stay intentional around holiday eating • How to set yourself up for success at home and at events • The emotional side of holiday eating and how to navigate it • How to keep your confidence intact all season longThis is the first half of a two part series. Next Monday I'll be sharing even more ways to help you stay in control during the holidays.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
180: Lights, Camera, Leadership with Rob Sharenow

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 29:40


What if the secret to leading creative teams wasn't control — but curiosity? Rob Sharenow shares the leadership philosophy behind decades of award-winning programming.   In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, host Lyndsay Dowd sits down with Rob Sharenow, President of Programming for A+E Networks, overseeing the creative vision behind A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, A&E Indie Films, and Home.Made.Nation.   Rob is one of the most respected creative executives in modern media — an award-winning writer and producer, Emmy and Peabody–recognized leader, and a guiding force behind some of the most impactful storytelling and programming in the industry.   But his career? Anything but linear. Rob takes us through his unexpected path: ➡️ an unhappy academic in a PhD program ➡️ a risk-taking pivot into screenwriting ➡️ a bold 30–40% pay cut to pursue passion ➡️ and finally, rising to the top of a major media organization   This powerful conversation offers a rare inside look at what it really takes to lead creative teams, navigate volatility, and shape culture in one of the most competitive industries in the world.   This episode is a must-listen for creators, leaders, media professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to understand the DNA of great storytelling and extraordinary leadership.  

Disrupting Obesity
145 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XIV

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 18:18


Send us a textThe holidays are closing in and the questions keep coming. In this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm finishing up holiday Q&A and talking about the situations that make weight loss feel extra difficult this time of year. Full plates, food-centred family gatherings, endless leftovers and that familiar feeling of losing control around food.If the holidays tend to throw you off track, you are not imagining it. This episode is about getting through this season without turning one meal or one day into something bigger than it needs to be.In this episode, I cover:Feeling sad when you cannot finish your plate and how starting with less food or using smaller plates can helpWhy grieving your old relationship with food is real and validWhy pushing feelings down or planning to “eat it later” usually backfiresHow to handle meals when you do not know what is being servedWhy hydration matters and how thirst often gets mistaken for hungerWhat to do when you are hosting and stuck with all the leftoversFreezing meals, giving food away and why throwing food out is not a moral failureNavigating families where holiday gatherings revolve around foodWhy saying “I have no self-control” becomes a self-fulfilling prophecyHow self-control is built through small, repeatable decisionsWhat to do if last Christmas ended in feeling physically awful and mentally worseEnjoying holiday food without deprivation by managing portionsHandling multiple parties without overeating or feeling rudeWhy telling the truth about boundaries is usually enoughLosing weight when you are the main cook and your partner needs to gain weightCarrying the emotional load at home and why putting yourself first mattersManaging wanting all the things when calories are limitedUsing maintenance calories strategically during the holidaysWhat I actually do the day after a binge and what I do not recommendWhy one binge or one hard holiday does not erase your progressThis episode is about awareness, honesty and protecting the progress you have alSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Business of Drinks
How OLIPOP Became a $2B Soda Disruptor - with CEO Ben Goodwin - Business of Drinks

Business of Drinks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 62:02


Modern soda isn't a trend — it's one of the fastest-growing segments in beverage. Now a $1.8B U.S. category, up 83% YOY, according to Circana, modern soda is redefining the carbonated space with functional benefits, low sugar, and health-forward positioning.Two brands were instrumental in creating this market: OLIPOP and Poppi. Together, they introduced consumers to gut-health sodas long before the category had a name — and they helped transform what was once a stagnant soft drink landscape into one of the hottest growth stories in CPG.Today, OLIPOP stands as the category's largest independent player, following Poppi's 2025 acquisition by PepsiCo for roughly $1.95B. OLIPOP is now sold in 50,000+ doors, staffed with 200+ employees, and approaching a $2B valuation. In this episode, OLIPOP Co-Founder, CEO and Formulator Ben Goodwin breaks down how OLIPOP carved out its own lane with a deeper scientific foundation and a product-first ethos that helped propel the entire modern soda movement.

The Hitstreak
Episode 216: Touching the Line Between Madness & Success w/ Timeshare Disruptor Chuck McDowell

The Hitstreak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 51:33


Episode 216 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the CEO & Owner of Wesley Financial Group & Medical House Calls, Chuck McDowell!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to interview Chuck McDowell, a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of Wesley Financial Group. We discuss the importance of marketing, overcoming adversity, and the journey of entrepreneurship. Chuck shares his personal story of resilience, the lessons learned from failure, and the significance of faith in business. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of building a business, the importance of community, and the mental aspects of being an entrepreneur. Chuck's upcoming book is also highlighted, emphasizing the unique mindset required for success in business.Key Points:- Marketing is essential for business success today.- Failure is a valuable teacher in the journey of entrepreneurship.- Touching the line means doing your best every day.- Every setback can lead to a greater opportunity.- Entrepreneurship requires a unique mindset and resilience.- Building a business is about more than just making money.- Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.- Community support is vital for entrepreneurs.- Success is not just about luck; it's about hard work.- The journey of entrepreneurship is often a mental struggle.About our guest: Chuck McDowell is Chairman of Wesley, LLC and the Founder & CEO of Wesley Financial Group, a nationally recognized consumer rights advocacy firm that specializes in timeshare cancellations. Since its founding, Wesley Financial Group has helped more than 50,000 families eliminate timeshare mortgage debt and was honored on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2021. In 2023, McDowell acquired Medical House Calls, a concierge urgent care practice based in Middle Tennessee. The company has already surpassed 50,000 patient visits and continues to expand into additional markets. Beyond business, McDowell is a committed community leader. He serves on the board of The Jason Foundation and supports a variety of local organizations, including Friends of Franklin Parks, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, and the Franklin Christmas Parade. He is currently authoring his first book on entrepreneurial leadership and resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Jo Ellen. McDowell attended Middle Tennessee State University.Follow and contact:Instagram: @chuckmcdowellwesley.com**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

The Knew Method by Dr.E
Your Brain Can Change But Your Mind Controls It (Here's Why That Matters)

The Knew Method by Dr.E

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 55:54


What if your brain isn't in charge? What if your mind, your thoughts, your awareness, your choices—is actually directing your brain, not the other way around? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist, and neuroscientist who spent 40 years proving what the medical establishment refused to believe: your mind can rewire your brain. She explains why habits actually take 63 days to form (not 21), why rehearsing trauma keeps you trapped in it, and how a 60-second pause can interrupt panic attacks, people-pleasing spirals, and chronic pain patterns before they take over. Start directing your own neuroplasticity. Healing is just around the corner. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:01] Disruptor origin story [00:03:40] Early neuroplasticity research [00:06:15] “Help in a Hurry” explained [00:29:45] Labels, depression, and gaslighting [00:39:10] 60-second reset for overwhelm Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf IG: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Website:https://drleaf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disrupting Obesity
144 ~ Holiday Sabotage

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 13:58


Send us a textThe holidays have a sneaky way of making weight loss harder than usual. In this episode, I'm talking about holiday sabotage, and that includes sabotage from other people and the sabotage we do to ourselves.As the season ramps up, weight loss can feel like it is being challenged from all sides. Family comments, food pushers, passive-aggressive coworkers, unsupportive partners, and people who think your body and your plate are open for discussion. Add old memories, emotional triggers, and holiday stress, and suddenly everything feels heavier than it should.In this episode, I break down what holiday sabotage really looks like and how to deal with it without blowing up your progress.In this episode, I cover: • What holiday sabotage actually looks like • The difference between sabotage and enabling • Why one-size-fits-all advice does not work when it comes to family and social dynamics • How emotional sabotage can be just as powerful as food • When it makes sense to speak up and when it is better to let it go • How sabotage from others can turn into self-sabotage • Why preparation matters more than perfection • How awareness can keep you out of the emotional eating spiralI also explain how to use my 3A Way system during the holidays: Awareness of what is coming Acknowledgement of how it feels Accountability for how you respondThe goal is not to have a perfect holiday season. The goal is to get through it without turning on yourself. Sometimes having a strategy is the strategy.If the holidays feel harder than you expected, you are not failing. You are human. Stop using guilt as a motivational tool and give yourself some breathing room.Thanks for watching. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. It really does help more than you know.I'll be back Wednesday with a brand new Weight Loss Wednesday episode answering your questions, so keep them coming.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
179: Hamilton: The Business Behind the Magic with Maggie Brohn

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 34:52


What It Feels Like to Lead the World's Most Successful Musical with Maggie Brohn ---------------------------- She started answering phones. Now she runs Broadway's biggest global hit. Meet Maggie Brohn, the powerhouse behind Hamilton. In this episode of Heartbeat for Hire, host Lyndsay Dowd sits down with Maggie Brohn, Chief Operating Officer of Adventureland and the powerhouse Executive Producer of Hamilton across Broadway, the West End, Disney+, multiple global tours, and international productions. Maggie shares the remarkable story of how she went from answering phones in a theatrical office to becoming an owner, producer, and one of the most influential leaders in modern theater. She breaks down how Hamilton transitioned from a groundbreaking production into a global business — operating more like a major corporation than a traditional Broadway show. We explore the art of leading creatives, building trust, setting authority, navigating strong emotions, and making mission-critical decisions. Maggie reveals what it takes to guide artists while staying grounded in business realities and cultivating a team capable of worldwide excellence. She also opens up about listening, cultural sensitivity, DEI conversations, building long-term contracts, and why the industry needs a full reset. Plus, Maggie shares what Broadway needs most right now — and how audiences can help.
   
 Timestamps
 00:00:00 Intro: The Audience's Desire for Delight in Theater
 00:01:00 Introducing Maggie Brohn: Broadway's Executive Producer and COO
00:01:58 Maggie's Journey: From Answering Phones to Producing Hamilton
00:03:23 Leading Creatives: Setting Authority and Navigating Feelings
 00:04:30 The Power of Trust and Delegating to Expertise
 00:06:00 The Biggest Lesson: Moving Theater from "Show" to Global Business
00:08:15 Adapting Hamilton for International Audiences
 00:11:59 The Current State of the Broadway Business
 00:18:24 Setting Boundaries as a Manager
 00:20:32 An Early Leadership Test: The Jack Daniels & Massage Request
00:23:46 Leading as an Outsider and a Woman in a Male-Dominated Group
00:24:49 Listening & Hard DEI Conversations
 00:26:50 Maggie's Legacy: Leading an Industry "Reset"
 00:30:22 Union Negotiations & Long-Term Contracts
 00:33:26 How to Support Theater & Broadway Today
 00:34:18 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
   
 About the Guest
 Maggie Brohn is the Chief Operating Officer of Adventureland and the Executive Producer of Hamilton on Broadway, the West End, the international tour, UK/Ireland Tour, and Disney+. Her recent credits include The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at New York Botanical Garden, the 2023 Sweeney Todd Broadway revival, Hamilton in Hamburg and Australia, Derren Brown: Secret, and The Cher Show. Previously a partner at Bespoke Theatricals, Maggie general-managed major plays and musicals for over a decade. She serves on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee for The Broadway League and is a former Co-Chair of the Labor Committee. She resides in New York City with her husband and two children. 
 About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. 

 As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and over 100 podcasts. 

   Lyndsay is a two-time best selling author of Top Down Culture and Voices of Women, and the host of the globally ranked and 2X awarded Heartbeat for Hire podcast—sitting in the top 2.5% worldwide. She is also the host of a weekly live show called THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE. Lyndsay is a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest, known for her candor, humor, and ability to spark action.
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Disrupting Obesity
143 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XIII

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 21:03


Send us a textThe holidays can make weight loss feel ten times harder. Judgment from other people, constant food noise, baking traditions, grief, and pressure to “just eat because it's Christmas” all tend to show up at once.In this Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering real listener questions pulled from the vault that are just as relevant now as when they were first asked. This episode is about staying grounded through the holidays, setting quiet boundaries, and continuing forward without sabotaging yourself.In this video, I talk about:• Being judged no matter what you eat and why you cannot win with everyone• Why your weight loss is for you, not for relatives with opinions• Feeling discouraged this time of year and why food becomes emotional support• How to cope with low moods without turning food into the only answer• How to spot higher calorie foods when you cannot ask what is in everything• Holiday baking traditions and how to enjoy them without overdoing it• Why giving baked goods away can save both your progress and your sanity• Handling jealousy when someone close to you is losing weight faster• Weight loss medications, comparison, and staying in your own lane• Why slower weight loss often wins in the long run• Navigating the first holidays after losing someone you love• Creating new traditions while honoring the people who are gone• Avoiding hurt feelings without sacrificing your goals• Why saying less usually works better than explaining yourself• Dealing with family members who pressure you to “just eat”• What food noise really is and why it does not mean you are failing• Recognizing your wins even when food noise is loudThis episode is about protecting both your progress and your mental health during the holidays. You do not need to be perfect. You just need to keep going.If you have a question you would like answered in a future Weight Loss Wednesday, you can reach out through my website or on social media.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Disrupting Obesity
142 ~ Surviving the Holidays II

Disrupting Obesity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 19:40


Send us a textIn this episode I dive into part two of my holiday survival series. This stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year's can feel chaotic, emotional, and full of food that pushes every button you've got. So I'm sharing the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies that actually help you stay grounded instead of getting swept into the holiday eating vortex.I talk about the power of incentives and why giving yourself small rewards is not cheating. It's strategy. Whether it is a long soak in the tub or a quiet movie alone, those incentives can carry you through stressful family dinners or long holiday events.You'll hear me break down one of my biggest safety nets too. No grazing. No walking and chewing. No standing at the fridge door while grabbing bites. Getting food on a plate and being present with what you are eating is one of the best ways to stay satisfied and in control.I also walk you through navigating holiday triggers, from difficult relatives to happy memories to grief that sneaks up out of nowhere. I share how I am preparing for my first Christmas without my grandmother and how planning ahead makes a huge difference.Then we get into the mindset traps. The “I'll start after Christmas” trap. The “this is my last holiday before I get serious” trap. The “I already messed up so I might as well quit” trap. I help you see those patterns clearly so you can stop falling into them.Before wrapping up, I offer two tools you can use if the holiday week feels like a true emergency. Weekly calorie spacing, which I don't normally recommend but explain safely if you choose to use it, and going to maintenance calories for the week between Christmas and New Year's so you can enjoy the season without losing control.This episode is all about empowerment, calm, and clarity. You don't have to dread the holidays or feel like you're walking into a trap. You can enjoy Christmas, enjoy the people you love, and come out of it proud of the choices you made.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
178: Sustainability Served Hot: Lead Like a Chef with Matt Beaudin

Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 34:19


The Truth About Food Nobody Told You with Matt Beaudin | with Lyndsay Dowd   Some chefs chase fame. Matt Beaudin chased truth. From riverbank fires in Vietnam to volcanic soil in Rwanda, he learned from people whose kitchens often had no walls—only stories, culture, and purpose. Today, he shares that journey with us. In this cinematic and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Chef Matt Beaudin, a world-class culinary leader whose career has been built not in glossy kitchens—but in the kitchens of villagers, fishermen, farmers, and cultures most chefs have only read about. Matt's journey has taken him from the volcanic slopes of Rwanda to riverbank fires in Vietnam, from hidden markets in Hong Kong to back-porch grills in the Caribbean and small island kitchens in Barbuda. He didn't travel to collect stories—he traveled to earn them. Today, Matt is a leading voice in sustainability and conservation, using food as a platform for purpose. In this conversation, he shares how consumer choices shape global supply chains, why real sustainability requires truth—not marketing—and how partnering with the right suppliers can uplift communities and protect the environment. We also dive into his journey from barely graduating high school in a small New Hampshire town to attending the Culinary Institute of America, often called the "Harvard of cooking schools," and becoming a globally respected culinary storyteller. If you care about food, culture, leadership, conservation, or making an impact, this is a must-listen.

    Timestamps
 00:00 – Welcome and Episode Themes
 01:18 – Meet Chef Matt Beaudin: From Small Town to CIA
 04:39 – Leadership and Culture in the Kitchen
 05:31 – Partners, Not Purveyors: Food as a Conservation Platform
 08:49 – The Reality of the Global Supply Chain (Ghana & Vietnam)
 13:00 – Finding Purpose: SSA Group & Seafood Watch
 17:14 – Simple Ways to Make an Impact
 24:56 – The Power of Consumer Choice & Sense of Place
 28:49 – Bluefin Tuna & Conservation Wins
 32:00 – Final Takeaway

    About the Guest
Matt Beaudin is a globally recognized chef, culinary storyteller, and advocate for sustainability and conservation. His work bridges culture, food integrity, and environmental responsibility through partnerships with communities around the world. 
 About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. 

 As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and over 100 podcasts. 

   Lyndsay is a two-time best selling author of Top Down Culture and Voices of Women, and the host of the globally ranked and 2X awarded Heartbeat for Hire podcast—sitting in the top 2.5% worldwide. She is also the host of a weekly live show called THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE. Lyndsay is a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest, known for her candor, humor, and ability to spark action.
   
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So...What Else?
Amy Duggar King | Holy Disruptor

So...What Else?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 65:37


Amy Duggar King is an author, entrepreneur, and television personality from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. She grew up side-by-side with the Duggars, spent years inside the world the public only saw on TV, and has since become a bold advocate for healing, truth-telling, and breaking generational cycles. We dive into Amy's book, Holy Disruptor, where she reveals the secrets, manipulation, and gaslighting she endured inside the Duggar world and in her own home. She talks honestly about being labeled “Crazy Cousin Amy,” the trauma she carried off-camera, and what it took to finally step into freedom. Amy opens up about her relationship with her grandfather, an emotionally abusive father, and what life was really like on the show. She shares what it was like to live through the fallout of her cousin Josh's scandals and arrest, the pressure to stay silent, and the cost of finally using her own voice. Most powerfully, Amy shares how she has held onto Jesus through everything. How she rebuilt her faith after being hurt by Christians, and why disrupting deception can be a deeply holy act. Holy Disruptor: https://amzn.to/48eynwu Follow Amy on Instagram → @amyrachelleking Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

Health Gig
593. Be Your Own Advocate: Insight from Dr. Efrat LaMandre, Medical Disruptor

Health Gig

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:19


In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Efrat LaMandre, better known as Dr. E, the NP with a PhD. Dr. E talks about her transition from conventional medicine to functional medicine, driven by her wife's health and struggles they confronted during doctor visits. Dr. E talks about becoming a "medical disruptor," challenging medical gaslighting and symptom-focused care instead of root-cause concern. Dr. E empowers listeners to take ownership of their health journeys, particularly within a healthcare system that often overlooks their lived experiences.

Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast
Amy Duggar King is a “Holy Disruptor”

Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 56:21


In her new memoir, Holy Disruptor, Amy Duggar King shines a bright light on her difficult relationship with the Duggar family during and after shooting “19 Kids and Counting,” and gets honest about her own troubled past. Amy is on a crusade to break the generational cycle of trauma that has become a hallmark of the Duggar clan. She talks with me about watching her cousins struggle under the strict rules of the ultra-conservative IBLP; how she feels about being labeled “Crazy Cousin Amy” on the show, and what happened when she confronted Josh Duggar in the wake of his horrific sex scandals. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scared To Death
NF Halloween Re-Release: The Disruptor

Scared To Death

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 68:38


Hello Creeps and Peepers! Welcome to yet another Halloween revisiting of a few of my favorite Nightmare Fuels as we lead up a special new Halloween Nightmare Fuel release. Today, we look back (or take a first look if you're new!) at when Claudia Nelson's life is changed forever by a shooting star that lands on her property outside of the fictional town of Dillon. What cosmic horror does the cursed meteorite bring? And what Hell will it unleash on Claudia and the other residents of her small, remote town?This episode is scored by Logan Keith. We recommend listening with headphones to get the full effect of all the creepy background noises!Thanks to AMC's FearFest for sponsoring this Nightmare Fuel re-release!  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Little Bit Culty
"Holy Disruptor" Amy Duggar King: Healing Beyond the Spotlight

A Little Bit Culty

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 58:10


What's it like to survive chaos at home, culty control next door, and a national TV spotlight that labels you “crazy cousin”—all before breakfast? In this episode, we sat down with Amy Duggar King to talk about finally telling her real story after years of reality TV, IBLP dogma, and generational trauma behind the Duggar family empire. Amy gets candid about finding her voice after childhood abuse, navigating gaslighting on and off the set, and why her memoir aims to help others break free from toxic family systems. From confronting red flags and speaking out about Shiny Happy People to choosing peace, healing, and faith on her own terms, Amy shares what it means to be a “holy disruptor” when the world wants you to keep smiling for the cameras. Check out her memoir, Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth.Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of abuse and child pornography.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off their entire colostrum order; just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code CULTY at checkout. Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code CULTY at MonarchMoney.com in your browser for half off your first year.Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Soul is offering our audience 30% off your entire order! Go to GetSoul.com and use the code CULTY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reality Life with Kate Casey
Ep. - 1419 - AMY DUGGAR KING: HOLY DISRUPTOR

Reality Life with Kate Casey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 41:07


For years, viewers of 19 Kids and Counting watched the Duggar family portray a picture of traditional Christian values. But behind the reality-TV smiles was a darker story of manipulation, control, and hidden abuse. While sisters like Jill and Jinger Duggar have spoken out, this week's guest offers a perspective we've never heard before. Amy Duggar King—known to millions as “Cousin Amy”—was there nearly every day, woven into the Duggar world. But even as she navigated the toxic dynamics within her famous extended family, she was returning home to her own secrets and struggles. For years she lived under labels she didn't choose, branded “Crazy Cousin Amy” while quietly enduring coercion and gaslighting. Now, with her new book Holy Disruptor, Amy is ready to share her story fully and honestly. In this conversation, she opens up about what it was like growing up surrounded by deception, how she learned to reclaim her voice, and why disrupting toxic cycles is not rebellion—it's sacred. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.