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We need to talk about an emerging reality that virtually all of my clients are telling me is their number one challenge right now.  Everyone is already dealing with multiple threats to federal funding. But now there's the additional reality that all the chaos and uncertainty at the federal level – from budget craziness to wildly fluctuating tariff policies – is destabilizing other funding sources. State and local government funding, foundation grants and corporate funding are all affected.As nonprofit leaders we're fighting for our federal funding, and now we're realizing that many of our other funding  sources are facing headwinds as well.  This has some very specific implications for our advocacy strategy. We need a way to get all of our funding decisionmakers to commit to continuing their full support for our work. And we have to deal with all of that at once.In this episode, we share:The number one strategic imperative in the fight for your federal funding in particularWhat's on all funding decisionmakers' minds right now, and why we need to shift their perspectiveThe two perspective shifts we must get decisionmakers to makeWhy your usual approach to messaging is unlikely to get the job doneThe three-part messaging equation that will help you succeed with every type of funderI'm preparing to launch a group coaching program that will focus specifically on helping you craft messaging that will shift decisionmakers' perspectives and get them on board with sustaining and even expanding your funding. This will be a coaching opportunity for a limited number of people to come in and be part of a group. There'll be some training, but most of it will be coaching and helping you to get your messaging dialed in so that you can address this pressing need.  What I'm seeing right now is there's nothing more important than this. If that sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, message me through the podcast website or on LinkedIn. I look forward to hearing from you!

You thought you finally had a breakthrough.Lunch went well. The tone was calm. She even opened up.Then hours later, you're being accused of the worst things imaginable.You're blindsided… again.In Part 2 of this vital series, we dive into one of the most heartbreaking and disorienting experiences for husbands working hard to rebuild trust: when the relationship spirals from peaceful connection to emotional chaos without warning.We unpack:Why peaceful moments can be followed by emotional explosionsWhat's actually going on when past wounds resurface mid-conversationHow to stay grounded when you're accused of things you've never doneThe science of reflection (without self-loathing)And how to practice verbal intimacy that doesn't crumble under pressureIf you've ever thought, “What just happened? I thought we were finally okay,” — this episode will help you understand the deeper causes, reset your perspective, and keep growing even through the storms.Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/the-daily-ritual-blueprint/Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19MHfqpEsA&t=7sCheck out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/marriage-repair/⁠

When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn't come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout.David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp and co-author of the book Do More, More Naturally: Empowering Effortless Success and the Freedom to Be Yourself. In this episode, we dive into how understanding your instinctive strengths—the way you naturally take action—can dramatically shift your productivity, your teamwork, and your overall approach to work and time.Six Discussion PointsWhat “conative” means and why it's a vital (and often overlooked) aspect of how we get things doneThe three parts of the mind—cognitive, affective, and conative—and how each plays a role in productivityHow to stop following one-size-fits-all productivity advice and instead lean into your natural strengthsWhat organizations can do to allow employees to operate more naturally without sacrificing excellenceWhy balance isn't about 50/50—it's about harmony and nuancePractical steps for realigning with your natural way of working when feeling stuck or exhaustedThree Connection PointsDavid's WebsiteDo More More Naturally: Empowering Effortless Success and the Freedom to Be YourselfReason plays a role in this. Give this a read if you want reason on your side.David's insights are a refreshing reminder that productivity isn't just about what we do—it's about how we instinctively do it. I walked away from this conversation with a new appreciation for nuance, individuality, and the value of building systems that work with our natural tendencies rather than against them. If you've ever felt like you're working hard but still not in flow, this episode might be just what you need.I'm trying something new with A Productive Conversation...Starting in May 2025, you'll be able to support the podcast directly—and help keep it focused, ad-free, and sustainable. Just visit https://aproductiveconversation.transistor.fm/support-apc and help shape what's next.

REMIX: Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew SpringateWhat's happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate. Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and continuous learning to his career. From his days at Coca Cola, with hosts DC and LT, throughout his career, he's bringing stories and lessons to our show today. One of the transformative leaders of the Sprite rebranding to his work for Keurig Dr. Pepper, Andrew continues to make incredible strides in his work and is a trusted colleague along the way. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Take time to appreciate the hard workers around youThinking UnconventionallyBe someone who gets stuff doneThe importance of team chemistryHow are you a part of the next needed solution?NOTES:Connect with AndrewAndrew Springate | LinkedinStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

This episode is the first of a short series exploring How to Read Simone Weil. The author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes, Weil has been an inspiration to philosophers, poets, priests, and politicians for the last century—almost all of it after her untimely death. She understood, perhaps more than many other armchair philosophers from the same period, the risk of philosophy—the demands it made on a human life.In this series, we'll feature three guests who look at this magnificent and mysterious thinker in interesting and refreshing, and theologically and morally challenging ways.We'll look at Simone Weil the Mystic, Simone Weil the Activist, Simone Weil the Existentialist.First we'll be hearing from Eric Springsted, a co-founder of the American Weil Society and its long-time president—who wrote Simone Weil: Late Philosophical Writings and Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century.In this conversation, Eric O. Springsted and Evan Rosa discuss Simone Weil's personal biography, intellectual life, and the nature of her spiritual and religious and moral ideas; pursuing philosophy as a way of life; her encounter with Christ, affliction, and mystery; her views on attention and prayer; her concept of the void, and the call to self-emptying; and much more.About Simone WeilSimone Weil (1909–1943) was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist. She's the author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes.About Eric O. SpringstedEric O. Springsted is the co-founder of the American Weil Society and served as its president for thirty-three years. After a career as a teacher, scholar, and pastor, he is retired and lives in Santa Fe, NM. He is the author and editor of a dozen previous books, including Simone Weil: Late Philosophical Writings and Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century.Show NotesEric O. Springsted's Simone Weil for the Twenty-First CenturyHow to get hooked on Simone Weil“All poets are exiles.”Andre WeilEmile ChartierTaking ideas seriously enough to impact your lifeWeil's critique of Marxism: “Reflections on the Cause of Liberty and Social Oppression”:  ”an attempt to try and figure out how there can be freedom and dignity in human labor and action”“Unfortunately she found affliction.”Ludwig Wittgenstein: “Philosophy is a matter of working on yourself.”Philosophy “isn't simply objective. It's a matter of personal morality as well.””Not only is the unexamined life not worth living, but virtue and intellect go hand in hand. Yeah. You don't have one without the other.”An experiment in how work and labor is doneThe demeaning and inherently degrading nature of factory workChristianity as “the religion of slaves.”Christianity can't take away suffering; but it can take away the meaninglessness.George Herbert: “Love bade me welcome / But my soul drew back guilty of dust and sin”Weil's vision/visit of Christ during Holy Week in Solemn, France: “It was like the smile on a beloved face.”The role of mysteryWeil's definition of mystery:  ”What she felt mystery was, and she gets a definition of it, it's when two necessary lines of thought cross and are irreconcilable, yet if you suppress one of them, somehow light is lost.”Her point is that whatever good comes out of this personal contact with Christ, does not erase the evil of the suffering.What is “involvement in contradiction”“She thought contradiction was an inescapable mark of truth.”Contradictions that shed light on life.Why mysticism is important for Weil: “The universe cannot be put into a box with techniques or tricks or our own scientific methods or philosophical methods. … Mystery instills humility and it takes the question of the knowing ego out of the picture. … And it challenges modern society to resist the idea that faith could be reduced to a dogmatic system.”“Faith is not a matter of the intellect.”“Intellect is not the highest faculty. Love is.”“The Right Use of School Studies”“Muscular effort of attention”She wanted to convert her Dominican priest friend into the universality of grace—that Plato was a pre-Chrisitan.” (e.g., her essay, “ Intimations of Christianity Among the Ancient Greeks”)“Grace is universal.”How school studies contribute to the love of GodPrayer as attentionWeil on Attention: “Attention consists of suspending our thought, leaving it detached, empty, and ready to be penetrated by the object. It means holding in our minds within the reach of this thought, but on the lower level and not in contact with it. The diverse knowledge we have acquired. Which we are forced to make use of. Above all our thought should be empty waiting, not seeking anything but ready to receive in its naked truth. The object that is to penetrate it.”Not “detached,” but “available and ready for use”Making space for the afflicted other by “attending” to themLove that isn't compensatory“The void as a space where love can go”What is prayer for Simone Weil?Prayer as listening all night long“Voiding oneself of secondary desires and letting oneself be spoken to.”Is Simone Weil “ a self-abnegating, melancholy revolutionary” (Leon Trotsky)Humility in Simone Weil“The Terrible Prayer”Was Simone Weil anorexic?Refusing comfort on the grounds of solidaritySelf-emptying and graceAccepting the entire creation as God's willSimone Weil on patience and waiting“With time, attention blooms into waiting.”“She's resistant to the Church, but drawing from Christ's self-emptying.”God's withdrawal from the world (which is not deism)“A sacramental view of the world”“ The very creation of the world is by this withdrawal and simultaneous crucifixion of the sun in time and space.”(Obsessive) pursuit of purity in morals and thoughtIris Murdoch's The Nice and the Good“Nothing productive needs to come from this effort.”“ She put her finger on what's really the heart of Christian spirituality. … We live by the Word … by our being open to listening to the Word and having that transformed into God's word.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Eric O. SpringstedEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Alexa Rollow, Zoë Halaban, & Kacie BarrettA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm sharing the truth, the reality, and the 4 steps you need to prepare and sustain 100k months.Topics discussed:Why mindset is the most important tool for growth How I overcame anxiety in my business The main difference between 10k months and 100k monthsThe celebrity and quote that was the best advice I've used in business How to stop making excuses and get stuff doneThe vehicle that drives sales How to stay in alignment with your purpose when things don't work JOIN MY FREE MEMBERSHIPDOWNLOAD THE FREE BRAND GUIDELEARN ABOUT MY COACHING PROGRAMBOOK A CALLVISIT MY WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST: https://monikafreemanstudios.com/DOWNLOAD THE FREE BRAND GUIDEFOLLOW ALONGINSTAGRAM: @monikafreemanstudios @createtheflowpodcastYOUTUBE @monikafreemanstudiosTIKTOK: @monikafreemanstudios

Connecting the inner world and the outer world, physicist Federico Faggin reveals his work studying the physics of spirituality.Follow this link to order your copy of Federico's book: Irreducible: Consciousness, Life, Computers and Human NatureThis episode of Mindrolling with Federico and Raghu includes these topics: Federico's life growing up in ItalyNeuroscience and studying consciousnessHow physical feelings come from electrical processes in the brainConnecting spirituality and physicsConsidering if a computer could be programmed for consciousnessFaggin's experience recognizing the inner love that comes out of usHow quantum physics proves the interconnection within the universeFederico's perspective on freewill and determinism in our livesGoing beyond what science has doneThe limited freedom we have while incarnatedPredicting our behavior and how our consciousness is watching allGrace and the unpredictability of free willThe divine mystery and why it will never be resolvedAbout Federico Faggin:Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. He led the 4004 project and the design group during the first five years of Intel's microprocessor effort. Federico Faggin is one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today; his work underlies the modern world's entire information technology. His new book, Irreducible: Consciousness, Life, Computers and Human Nature, was just published in May of 2024.“I eventually ended up deciding that I was going to spend the rest of my life studying consciousness and trying to connect spirituality and physics. In other worlds, connect the other inner world of experience and meaning with the outer world of symbols and matter in space and time.” – Federico FagginJoin senior meditation teachers David Nichtern and Rebecca D'Onofrio for a free online discussion on the path of developing one's own meditation practice and supporting others who wish to explore this transformative path. Register for free today: The Journey of Becoming a Meditation Teacher | Sep. 19th @ 6:00pm ETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SummaryIn this episode of the Emotional Intelligence podcast, Ismail Qadry & Sameer Aleem explore the intricate balance between asserting authority and maintaining emotional intelligence as a leader. They share personal experiences and insights into the challenges of leadership, discussing how to lead effectively without being overbearing. The importance of clear communication, the power of understanding and explaining the "why" behind tasks, and the need to set boundaries and expectations while still being empathetic and supportive. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, this episode provides valuable advice on navigating the complexities of leadership with emotional intelligence.Main Topics:The hosts share personal experiences of transitioning into leadership roles, managing people while trying to be liked and respected.Discussion on the importance of balancing the need to be liked with the necessity of getting things doneThe challenges of leading without hierarchical authority and the strategies for motivating teams when they don't report directly to you.Insights on using direct communication and setting clear expectations to manage teams effectively, while also allowing room for feedback The importance of explaining the "why" behind tasks to rally your team and get them to buy into the bigger picture.The role of emotional intelligence in leadership, particularly in how leaders communicate deadlines and manage team dynamics with empathy Feel free to send us an email at info@emotionalintelligents.com and share your thoughts or visit us at https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligents 

Ever feel like you're on an island, trying to figure out this whole business-building thing on your own? Well, shake off that isolation, because we're diving into the world of peer masterminds – where "yes, and" thinking meets the power of collective wisdom.In this episode, we're joined by Aïko Thurlow, an experienced mastermind facilitator who's helped many entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Aïko's sharing insights on how these small groups can significantly improve your consulting practice.Get ready for some real talk about:Why flying solo is so 2019 (and how masterminds can be your secret weapon)The art of curating a kickass mastermind group (hint: it's not just about finding other consultants)How to create a vibe where vulnerability isn't just okay, it's celebratedStructured chaos: Aïko's tips for meetings that actually get sh*t doneThe facilitator's toolbox: Techniques to keep your mastermind humming alongWhether you're new to masterminds or looking to improve your existing group, this episode offers practical advice to help you build the support system your consulting business needs.So grab your favorite note-taking tool (we won't judge if it's a cocktail napkin), and let's explore how peer support can fuel your growth. Your future self (and your bank account) will thank you.Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.comConnect with Aiko:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikothurlow/ Website: https://www.infounders.org/ Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching: cindywagman.comFractional Fundraising Network: fractionalfundraising.co/LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/cindywagmanConnect with Jess:Out In the Boons: outintheboons.meLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jesscampbelloutintheboons/

Solo Show: Testing for mold can be stressful and confusing. Here are 4 ways to test, plus a framework for deciding which option is right for you“A penny of prevention is worth a pound of cure definitely applies when it comes to mold." - Josh DoddsYou'll discover...The best test to start withWhich tests will miss the spores of the most dangerous mold speciesThe most common test recommended by mold-aware doctors and practitionersAlways make sure your inspector does this one thingWhy many homes built in the 2020s already have mold growthThe test that costs $5,0000 - $10,000The easiest and cheapest way to testThe formula for deciding how extensive of testing needs to be doneThe best test if people in the home have symptomsHow to choose the right mold inspectorWhen mold comes back when you thought you fixed itListen now and stay wise!EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:​​Why Environment Is the Most Overlooked Aspect of HealthHow the Red Hill Trial Can Serve as a Reminder3 Tips to Improve Your Air Quality at HomeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

This year we are changing a bit how we publish episodes about startups that build innovative products for product people. Instead of creating a series with several episodes in a row like we did in previous years, we are going to release one-of episodes, as we find and get to interview the founders of the startups.The first Startup of 2024 is Lodestone. We have met with Dennis Chow, seasoned Product Executive, with rich experience in product management at major Canadian telecom companies Rogers and Telus, Sears, Pivotal Payments, Intuit, TouchBistro and more. An instructor at Product Faculty and advisor to startups, Dennis always looked for ways to help communicate complex product decisions into simple ways that are easily and transparently shared up and across the organization.This was the first problem he set out to solve as founder and CEO of Lodestone, but his vision is much larger than that!Join Matt and Moshe as we chat with Dennis and learn:His path to Product Management, working in chunks of 5 years (10K hours) to get great at what he does and move his career forwardThe vision of Lodestone, a Product Management toolkit that help PMs move faster and get more things doneThe sunburst roadmap, a visual roadmap tool that one one hand, helps connecting epics and stories with the strategy, and on the other hand, helps product managers tell a better story Other features such as feature repository, documentation generator with the help of AI - to help PMs start from something rather than a blank pageThe difference between roadmaps and release plansHis vision for the next 5 years of Lodestone, including more value to product leaders and early stage startup foundersHow does Lodestone works with research and discovery dataAnd much more!* You can connect with Dennis at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chowdennis/ Twitter: @lodestonepmLodestone: Lodestone.pm You can find the podcast's page, and connect with Matt and Moshe on Linkedin:Product for Product Podcast - linkedin.com/company/product-for-product-podcastMatt Green - linkedin.com/in/mattgreenanalytics/Moshe Mikanovsky - linkedin.com/in/mikanovsky/Note: any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests,  and do not represent the products mentioned in any way.Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It's a Jenna solo episode today and she's breaking down the results of her DUTCH hormone test as well as giving you insight into the root cause approach to balancing your hormones.Topics covered in today's episode include:Symptoms of hormonal imbalancesThe 6 root cause approaches to healing your hormonesWhat is a DUTCH test & how do you order oneWho should be getting a DUTCH test done?Jenna's hormonal symptoms and why she wanted to get a test doneThe results of Jenna's DUTCH testActions Jenna is taking and changes she is making to her life to improve her hormonal imbalancesThe importance of foundational health when it comes to your hormonesNOTE: When talking about blood glucose numbers in this episode, we are discussing fasting blood glucose levels.

We're always reviewing and streamlining our processes as the landscape changes. Here are the tips, tools, and processes that are working in 2024.Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pem092-2024-podcast-editor-best-practices Follow the Podcast Editors MastermindRate and Review the Podcast Editors MastermindLeave text or voice feedbackHey there, welcome back! We're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of our podcast editing businesses today. As you know, it's not all about slicing and dicing audio - there's a lot of business sense and a bit of madness that comes into play. Join me as I guide you through our latest shenanigans and strategies for navigating the ever-changing world of podcast editing.Today, we have updates on adjusting our processes, pricing, and tools to keep up with growing demands. Jennifer will explain how she occasionally transfers shows to someone else when she's not in the mood to edit, and why she's considering increasing my prices. Spoiler alert: it's not just for kicks!We will also discuss how Daniel is improving his client interactions using tech tools, and how Bryan is excited about his new software toys and considering making big decisions like hiring employees.And because we love to keep you on your toes, we'll touch on the more techie side of things, debating the virtues of various AI tools and audio repair gizmos that promise to make our lives easier. From Adobe's enhancer to the mysterious MacWhisper, we've got the lowdown on what's hot and what's not.Key Discussion PointsHow the changing business landscape affects how we get our work doneThe tools we're using to manage our businessHow Bryan is breaking away from iZotope RX (and what Jennifer and Daniel are using)Getting local help instead of investing in an internet "business guru"Links And ResourcesGoogle Meet: Online Web and Video Conferencing Calls | Google Workspace - Bryan is using this as a Zoom replacement for most of his prospect and client calls.DaVinci Resolve 19 | Blackmagic Design - Bryan is still talking about DaVinci Resolve. He's using it for some editing, but not all.Nextcloud - Open source content collaboration platform - Nextcoud was mentioned in the chat as a collaboration tool. Might be worth checking out.Minvo - Turn your videos into clips for social media | AppSumo - The tool that Daniel recently found to help him pull out short videos for Shorts and Reels.Castmagic - 10x Audio Content With AI - All three of us use Castmagic to help us quickly come up with titles, descriptions, and more. Bryan used it on this episode. (This is an affiliate link. Qualifying purchases benefit Bryan.)Capsho - The Fastest Way to Repurpose & Market Your Expert Content - Jennifer uses Capsho to help put together show notes, titles, and social content. Bryan and Daniel have used it as well.AutoMixer, one of Leandro's plugins on Github - Daniel likes the AutoMixer for ReaperFresh Air - Daniel uses Fresh Air.DeRoom - Reverb Removal - Accentize - Daniel likes Accentize DeRoom for reverb reduction.

Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew SpringateWhat's happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate. Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and continuous learning to his career. From his days at Coca Cola, with hosts DC and LT, throughout his career, he's bringing stories and lessons to our show today. One of the transformative leaders of the Sprite rebranding to his work for Keurig Dr. Pepper, Andrew continues to make incredible strides in his work and is a trusted colleague along the way. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Take time to appreciate the hard workers around youThinking UnconventionallyBe someone who gets stuff doneThe importance of team chemistryHow are you a part of the next needed solution?NOTES:Connect with AndrewAndrew Springate | LinkedinStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

How do you build a leadership pipeline?Why is leadership about jobs to be done and not hierarchy?My guests on this episode are Steve Drotter, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board and Kent Jonasen, Co-Founder and Global CEO, The Leadership Pipeline Institute During our conversation Steve, Kent and I discuss:The original research that led to the writing of the “Leadership Pipeline” bookWhat differentiates the leadership pipeline framework from traditional competency based leadership models Why leadership is not about leadership, but rather the specific job that needs to be doneThe common traits shared among senior executives who are not chosen for CEO rolesHow the leadership pipeline model can be applied in smaller organizationsThe most common mistakes companies make when implementing the leadership pipeline modelConnecting with Kent Jonasen and Steve DrotterConnect with Kent Jonasen and Steve Drotter on LinkedInLearn more about the Leadership Pipeline Institute Buy the Leadership Pipeline: Building Leaders in the Digital Age

Subscribe to the podcastThe topic for today is perfectionism and its connection to hoarding. I talk with Dr Jan Eppingstall about perfectionism and its impact on hoarding behaviour. We share personal experiences and struggles with perfectionism, discussing the fear of failure and the tendency to give up if something cannot be done perfectly.We also touch upon the importance of psychological flexibility, being present in the moment, and living by our values. Dr. Eppingstall enlightens us with insights on challenging rigid thought patterns, breaking free from the demands of perfection, and embracing personal growth.Perfectionism and fear of failure drive hoarding.Perfectionism linked to hoarding and obsessive personalities.Rigid thinkingSurprised by others' flexibilityChildren with insecure attachment blame themselves for parents' problems.Curiosity, experimentation, and flexibility lead to growth.Encouraging exploration leads to personal growth.Regretting inaction is a bigger regret.Relax, do it wrong, get more done. Perfectionism and fear of failure relate to hoarding.Concerns over mistakes and parental criticism are prominent.Being creative with limited resources to find solutions and not being rigid in following rules or plans.Turtle mode hinders logic, self-criticism hampers progress.Children with insecure attachment due to a parent's mental illness or preoccupation tend to believe they cause their parents' problemsThey feel pressured to help their parents and seek validation through achievements and obedience to alleviate their parents' sadness or anger.Perfectionism linked to trauma response, family expectations.Fear of negative emotions, regret of not pursuing dreams.People are adaptable and inventiveGive yourself permission to make mistakes, relax, and get more doneThe reluctance to start or complete tasks to avoid an imperfect outcomeSelf-criticism and lack of confidence as common problems with perfectionismOvercoming perfectionism and embracing flexibilityPsychological flexibility: being present, taking action guided by valuesThe importance of curiosity and challenging behavioursLiving by values rather than solely focusing on goalsThe role of a support system in venturing outside the comfort zoneTaking small, cautious steps outside the comfort zoneOpening up slowly leads to personal growth and a sense of accomplishmentBreaking rigid thought patterns through repeated challengingRecognising triggers and behaviours associated with perfectionismCognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as helpful approachesPerfectionism as a manifestation of people-pleasing and trauma responsePerfectionism leading to feelings of not being enough or worthyUsing perfectionism as a coping mechanism for emotions and relationshipsAddressing perfectionism through therapy and exploring its underlying reasonsProgress and success can still be achieved even if things don't go perfectly or as plannedRegretting not doing the things we wanted to do in life rather than letting go of physical possessionsChallenging negative "what if" scenarios and highlighting potential positive outcomesDemanding standards, self-criticism, fear of wasting or making mistakes in hoarding behaviour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lele Sadoughi, known as the accessories queen, is an industry leader in designing collectible headbands, maximal costume jewelry, jeweled sunglasses, specialty handbags and more. With more than twenty years of experience designing for major fashion companies such as Rebecca Taylor, Banana Republic, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, and Tory Burch, Lele launched her own brand, Lele Sadoughi, in 2012. Beginning with one jewelry line, the brand has now expanded into over fifteen categories – including her iconic headbands – all designed with Lele's signature touch of sparkle and color. In this interview we discuss how she found her passion for designing accessories, the course of her career from her first job to the launch of her own company, and what it means to find your brand's identity. Don't miss this episode where we talk about:Lele's love for art, and how her creativity has guided her throughout her lifeHow Lele first gained fashion experience by working at a small design company, and the benefits of working at such a small company in her early careerHer experience launching J.Crew's first ever jewelry collection, and how she utilized her own tastes in curating the collection's design The importance of giving yourself grace, and that some days it's okay if you don't get everything doneThe story behind Lele's brand, it's early years after launch, and how she's translated the brand's design identity into each new category as they expandFind Lele Sadoughi:www.lelesadoughi.comIG: @lele_sadoughi; @lisa_sadoughiFacebook: Lele SadoughiLinkedIn: Lele SadoughiFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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This episode covers the following topics and more:The most common mental health issues that teenagers experience, and how this has this changed over the last few yearsHow parents can best support their teenagers who are struggling with mental health issues &  resources are availableChallenges that teenagers face in accessing mental health care, and what can be doneThe role social media plays in the mental health of teenagers, and how parents can help their children navigate online communication and social media useHow parents can differentiate between normal adolescent mood swings and more serious mental health issues & when to seek professional helpPractical strategies parents can use to "start the conversation" with their childrenThe most important things that parents and caregivers can do to help prevent mental health issuesHow parents can best communicate with their teenagers about mental health, and strategies for promoting open and honest communication within families and communitiesAbout Dr. Ken GinsburgKen Ginsburg, MD, MSEdFounder & Program Director, Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaDr. Ginsburg is a physician, adolescent medicine specialist, and Professor of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Ginsburg is committed to preparing adults to be the kind of people that adolescents deserve in their lives. He supports local, regional, and national organizations in developing programs and policies that strengthen families and see young people through a strength-based lens. He speaks to parent, professional, and youth audiences nationally and internationally and is the author of 5 award-winning parenting books. His latest book, Congrats—You're Having a Teen! Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person is out now from the AAP. Resources:#StandByTeensParentandteens.comStress Management PlanPreparing Teens to Seek Professional HelpReaching Teens: Strength-Based, Trauma-Sensitive, Resilience-Building Communication Strategies Rooted in Positive Youth Development, 2nd Edition 

Dr. Chrystene Nguyen is a board-certified physician in Southern California in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. She believes a major part of optimal health includes having supportive relationships and community and social connection, so during Covid-19 quarantine she started a Facebook group called White Coat Romance. This is a space for single healthcare professionals to virtually mingle, get to know one another as friends and/or potential romantic partners, and provide support among a group that understands the unique challenges and demands of our profession. She is a hopeless romantic with a long-time fascination with technological innovations, which led her to develop the White Coat Romance Dating App that just launched mid Feb. This dating app community consist of a much wider audience than the facebook group and is exclusively designed for Healthcare & Health-Related Professionals and Doctoral Students, with its unique feature of NPI verification or other verification.Some of the topics we discussed were:Modern datingDating in the wild vs. dating apps, pros/cons  3 tips for successful online datingCreating the WCR community, mingling First steps to getting the WCR app doneThe journey, bringing the idea to a realityPractical steps to developing app Tips for those who have an ideas and want to make an app in another area but aren't sure how to do itMistakes to avoid when you develop an appAnd more!Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Nguyen:Dr. Chrystene Nguyen personal social media handles:https://linktr.ee/chrystenenguyenhttps://www.facebook.com/chrystene.nguyenhttps://www.instagram.com/chrystenenguyen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystene-nguyen-md-mph-dipablm/https://twitter.com/ChrysteneNguyenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@chrystenenguyenWhite Coat Romance website and social media channelshttps://www.whitecoatromance.com/https://linktr.ee/whitecoatromancehttps://www.facebook.com/whitecoatromance/https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-coat-romance/https://www.instagram.com/whitecoatromance/https://twitter.com/WCRDatingApphttps://www.tiktok.com/@whitecoatromancehttps://www.youtube.com/@whitecoatromance

Summary:Ian Cook is the VP of Research and Strategy at Visier Inc. Using his expertise in people analytics, he helps executives link the human side of their business to its sales and operations. Over the last two years, his insights have been features in the Harvard Business Review, the Economist, Business Insider, and CNBC, just to name a few.  In this episode, Ian talks about how the labor market and people analytics changed in 2022 and what he predicts will happen in 2023. Chapters:[0:00 - 4:24] IntroductionWelcome, Ian!Today's Topic: How 2022 Impacted People Analytics and What to Expect in 2023[4:25 - 15:35] What did we learn from 2022?We are having to relearn and reinvent how we get work doneThe labor market is shrinking for various reasons[15:36 - 31:55] What surprises came out of 2022?Businesses have quickly pivoted to looking at their data for business insightsHow we can leverage AI to help us detect patterns and ask simple questions[31:56 - 37:22] Ian's predictions for 2023Hybrid work will move from being a policy to becoming a practiceYounger generations will continue to challenge and reshape the work of work as we currently know it[37:23 - 38:03] Final Thoughts & ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“We're advocates for the right data to the right person at the right time.”“Hybrid isn't a policy, it's a practice. It's a series of practices, an operating system. Hybrid is here to stay; I think organizations will run some form of hybrid in some aspects of their business [in 2023].”Contact:Ian's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInProduction by Affogato MediaPodcast Manger: Karissa Harris

Welcome back for another episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast! On this week's episode, I sit down with Lifestyle Expansion Coach and Certified Breathwork and Meditation Facilitator, Melissa Jirovec, about how we can liberate ourselves from "the should life" of expectation and move toward alignment, expansion, and purpose.Here are some of the topics we discuss:How she learned to advocate for herself and use her voiceFocus on self-honoring and self-managementHow a life of expectation was slowly chipping away at her mental healthHow becoming a caregiver taught her how to use her voice and stand up for her life.How living a should life comes from a place of expectation rather than alignment. It's doing what you feel you should.  How to end the co-dependency of the should lifeOur conditioning to keep goingHow to begin to live life more on your termsReconnecting back to our breath Going from a stress response to a relaxed responseReconnecting to your body's intuitionEnergy management Tips for choosing a lifestyle, mindset or business coachHave a vision for what it is that you want to live and experience somewhere that you want to go to. This life experience can always get better.How expansion work is not just helping us as mom. It's transform our family and everyone around us. Having things in your life that are yours.Having a business is having something for yourself There's a feminine way of doing thingsThere's not one way to be successfulFinding time as a momLook for evidence that what you want to do can be doneThe truth about business is that you have to find your own path. The value of your life experience and your lived experience The biggest power move as a momA big thank you Melissa for sharing her journey and wisdom on the podcast!How to connect with Melissa:Instagram @melissajirovecFacebook Melissa Jirovec CoachingWebiste: MelissaJirovec.comThoughts Disprupted PodcastLet's connect! Website: https://mombusinesscoach.com/Email: hello@mombusinesscoach.com⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (scroll to the bottom to leave a review)Please share this episode and follow/subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama! xo- Angela

How do moms actually get enough sleep? How do you stop yourself from giving up sleep to get more done? And when you actually decide that sleep is important, how do you keep your mind from racing when you finally do lay down?In today's episode, we discuss…Sleep as the most important form of self-careWhy busy moms often give up sleep to get more doneThe impact of limited sleep on your brain functionWhy your mind races the minute you lay down to sleep and how to stop itThe impact of not giving yourself space to think and rest throughout the dayThree main worries that might get in the way of your sleep: everyday occurrences, actually getting to sleep, and not getting enough sleepThings you can do in your sleep space to allow good sleep hygieneQualities of a good evening routine or bedtime routineWhy your bed should not be used for working, TV watching, and other alert activities, especially when you struggle with sleepThe worry list and being intentional with your plan for sleepFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/109.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Econtalk Podcast Notes Key Takeaways The way that peer review actually works is not how most people think it does  Peer review is a relatively new thing in the history of science that has not yet stood the test of time Many papers are not rejected because they are untrue, but because they are considered unworthy or not interesting enough to be published in the given scientific journal Letterheads at the top of papers do not mean much to the scientists that just want to use the information contained in the paper; a significant portion of the peer review process is status gamesThe referees do not even look at the data or the analysis of the paper most of the time; checking the results of the paper is virtually never doneThe primary misconception of the peer review process: people assume that the paper is being checked for accuracy when it is submitted when in reality it is being evaluated for how interesting the findings are Most of the papers that are published will never be cited by anybodyThe peer review process costs 15,000 person-years, per year in time spentFraudulent studies are typically caught after the paper has been published and not during the review stage of the peer review processIf a system claims to be doing something that it does not actually do, then the people that rely on the said system are worse off because they have been misled into trusting something that they should not have We are not at the end of science; humanity will continue to progress beyond our lifetimes and we will look ignorant very soon You can imagine an alternative way of doing something when you understand that the current way that it is done is not how it has always been doneWe do not gain much from preventing the publication of low-quality work; however, we do lose a lot from preventing the publication of very high-quality workThe truth tends to win out in the long term, so we should strive to increase the variance of the work that is conducted   We need the freedom to say the things that we believe to be trueRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgPsychologist Adam Mastroianni says peer review has failed. Papers with major errors make it through the process. The ones without errors often fail to replicate. One approach to improve the process is better incentives. But Mastroianni argues that peer review isn't fixable. It's a failed experiment. Listen as he makes the case to EconTalk host Russ Roberts for a new approach to science and academic research.

Phillis Dewitt is a survivor of multiple forms of abuse. One amazing thing about Phillis is her willingness to share her story. The Abuse:Long term sexual abuse starting at age 3Foster care at the age 14-15 First foster dad arrested for bank embezzlementSecond foster dad was a deacon of the church and molested meBecame an emancipated minor at the age of 16Had graduated from high school a year early and was workingKicked out of the Baptist church when I told them my foster dad was abusing meAttempted suicide and was hospitalized several times over the next several yearsMarried and had 3 kids in 3 years Abuse and issues related to abuse continued for several yearsHospitalized several times – eating disorderSelf-abusive with a hammer when I wasn't copingThe Healing Journey:Started foster careStarted nursing school with 9 kids living in our home because I had a dream that I needed to get.Graduated in 2 years with my associate degree in nursingWe fostered over 100 kids and obtained permanent legal custody of 10 of those over almost 30 yearsMy husband actually went with me to confront all of my abusers and not one of them denied what they had doneThe year before my husband died he wanted to do a video meeting with him, myself, our pastor, his wife, our doctor, his wife and my psychologist - where my husband talked about how it was to be married to me during this healing from the abuse and what it was like to confront and talk with each of these people who abused me.  He was fearful that when he died then much of the validation of my story would be gone and he didn't want that.My husband died in 2006 – I started my master's degree 12 days after he died and took permanent legal custody of 3 more girls that year – single mom with 5 girls living at home and working full time – I graduated in 3 years and started my doctoral degree right away.  Met another man in 2009 and married in 2010 although when he met me – he told me he could not date a woman with 13 children.Have traveled all over the world doing over 30  medical mission trips and caring for abused and neglected children in Haiti, Brazil, Guatemala, India and other countries. Have a doctoral and post doctorate degree as a Nurse PractitionerMy youngest biological son was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and passed away after a long battle of his cancer in November of 2022Recently co-authored a book about my life called I'm Still Standing: How God turned my pain into purposehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/im-still-standing-phillis-dewitt/1142145913 Support the show

“We all have helping superpowers.” – Kim HamerToday's featured author is HR consultant and sought-after public speaker, Kim Hamer, PHR. Kim and I had a chat about her book, “100 Act of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss”, managing grief in the workplace, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:Why she wrote her book and her process for getting it doneThe most important attribute for showing up and helping those that you care about.Why it's not helpful to say, “If you need anything, let me know.” And what to say instead Kim's Site: https://www.100actsoflove.com/Kim's Book: https://www.amazon.com/100-Acts-Love-Girlfriends-2015-05-04/dp/B01FIWM8K4 Opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… 42 - "Courage" with Christie Lindor (@MuseMece): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/42-courage-with-christie-lindor-musemece/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4705-business-and-personal-secrets-for-avoiding-relationship-landmines-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01/ Ep. 542 – “Recovering My True Self” with Dr. Melissa Mayer (@Melissa56449176): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-542-recovering-my-true-self-with-dr-melissa-mayer-melissa56449176/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 440 – “Healer: Reducing Crises” with Elizabeth Power (@ElizabethPower): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-440-healer-reducing-crises-with-elizabeth-power-elizabethpower/ #M2M Holiday Bonus Ep. – “No One Will Take My Child” with Peggy Willms (@CoachPeggyW): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-holiday-bonus-ep-no-one-will-take-my-child-with-peggy-willms-coachpeggyw/

Let's talk! LISTEN ON APPLE Listen on Spotify YouTube Before we get started, I just want to say the biggest thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing these podcast episodes with your adult ballet friends, for starting conversations on these topics, and for being here with me on the show.Since starting this season of the podcast, I've received so many messages from adult ballerinas like you telling me that they had been feeling so alone in their journey of navigating the wild west of adult open ballet programs, feeling stuck in their progress, or sometimes the only adult dancer in their small town, and that even just hearing the podcast episodes helped them feel less alone and more motivated than ever to keep going.Right now, it can feel lonely or frustrating and it can feel like you're left to your own devices to navigate your ballet journey. You never know who is suffering silently in your ballet classes or in your circles of ballet friends, so sharing an episode with them can help them feel supported in their ballet dreams. You might just be a part of helping someone stick around for just a little bit longer with ballet.So truly, thank you for being a part of this movement, for encouraging your ballet friends, and for paving the way for adult ballet. We are dancers, and there are so many more with undiscovered or unfulfilled passions. Alright, let's get to it. Today on the show, let's dive into Facet #2 - The Breadth.Components of BreadthThis facet is the breadth of vocabulary in ballet and how we move our bodies from foot to foot across the floor and throughout space. Within this facet, we have 4 components: Vocabulary - what the ballet steps areThe grammar of how the steps fit togetherPicking combinations up quickly in classMemorizing an excerpt of choreographyLet's talk about what each of these are.First, ballet steps. There are about 300 ballet steps to learn, maybe more or less depending on how you count a “step” versus a variation of a step, but either way, it's a finite number of steps. At a certain point, you've reached all the ways that you can possibly move your legs with external rotation (aka turnout).Within a given ballet step, for example a tendu or a pirouette, there are two types of things to learn. One is what a step is, which is what I'm talking about here, and the other is continuing to execute and perfect it. It's one thing to know what the step is, and another to execute it with increasing levels of technique. We'll talk about Facet #3 about Depth of Technique and how to execute the steps more and more correctly on the next episode, but on this episode, we'll focus on knowing *what* the steps are.Second, ballet grammar. This is how the steps fit together. Just as English has a structure and certain words do or don't go next to each other, so does ballet. For example, depending on where you're standing, in B+, 5th position, on 1 leg, etc, there are certain steps that belong next to each other and others that don't.Third, picking up combinations. This is a special skill for ballet class only, not for the stage, where you can listen to a teacher demonstrate (or sometimes only verbalize and do hand gestures), and then memorize the combination quickly to do it right then and there. This is a skill. Yes. This is a skill just like all the rest of the skills we'll talk about here. In the same way that a sign language translator gets better and better at holding past words while translating the current words, this is a skill that gets better with practice.Much of this skill has to do with understanding the structure of how exercises are put together and created. Ballet choreography is not arbitrary, and once you figure out the rules, the memorization becomes easier (note I did not say “easy” -- just “easier”).Fourth, memorizing choreography. This is different than picking up combinations in class. Memorizing choreography is learning a set of combinations for an exam, or learning a variation to study for many weeks or even to perform. This is longer-term, and has less to do with patterns and structures of ballet class exercises and more to do with repetition and practice.How to learn these componentsOne and done! Check it off and you're doneThe facet of breadth is a unique facet, in that it doesn't require as much maintenance as the other facets do once you learn it. It's a “one and done” type of thing, especially when it comes to the vocabulary and grammar. Memorizing choreography & picking combinations up quickly do require a bit of maintenance to keep practicing, but the vocabulary & grammar of ballet? Not as much.To be clear, the “one” in “one and done” could still take many years to learn all the steps and how they fit together, but one day, you'll find that you have learned the steps, and you'll know the common patterns of how the steps go together. In juxtaposition, as we'll talk about in future episodes, technique, strength, flexibility, and artistry are fluid, your body is constantly changing, you're working on them every day, and you're never “done.” Every day, you hit the barre and get to work on all of the technique, and you can't “check off” these items. But, arguably, you're “done” learning new vocabulary and new patterns at some point. Just like a language — you can memorize vocabulary, and once you know it, you don't need to re-learn it or even do any focused practice on it, it's just there. But, once you know the words, you can always continue to work on how to make your writing more fluid, more expressive, more concise, or your handwriting more neat.Learning & teaching the vocabulary & grammarSo how do we teach the vocabulary, patterns and grammar, and how do adults learn it? This is a really interesting question, with an answer that might seem obvious, but is actually quite a bit more complicated. It would perhaps seem like in Adult Ballet Utopia, where the responsibilities of adult life were simpler and you could have a long-running class with the same teachers and the same students week to week for a span of years, you could simply learn the steps from A-Z, spending a few weeks on each step, in a neat and tidy order.But, I've found from my 3 years running the Denver studios which were structured as close to Adult Ballet Utopia as possible, that learning vocabulary in a cohorted group class setting is still quite challenging, because the learning process is so vastly different among a group of adults.First of all, beginning ballet as an adult is a way different experience than that of an adult returning to ballet. I've seen dancers return to ballet from 30 or 40 year breaks, and their body still remembers a pas de bourrée and balancé and the mechanics of a pirouette. It's like music, where even if you haven't heard a song for 10 years, when that song comes alone, you can sing along and magically somehow all the right words come out, even though you don't consciously remember them and probably couldn't cough them up without the music playing.Often we find these two groups of people, the beginner adults and the returning adults, in the same classes, because adults returning from a break will want to work back up their stamina, strength, flexibility and memorization skills and a beginner class is a good place for that. But their needs when it comes to this particular facet of learning vocabulary & grammar are so broadly different.Within the vocabulary & grammar component of Breadth, I'd say there are 5 levels of “knowing” a step or a pattern.Never heard of itKnow of it / remember seeing itThe mind knows it but the body doesn't always cooperatePretty good with it, and can put it together within a combination without too much effortDon't need to think of it anymoreOften, returning adult ballet dancers start around level 3, and sometimes level 5. But new adult beginners all start at level 1, “never heard of it”.As I said, this facet of Breadth is quite unique in that it is a “one and done” type of a thing. Going through levels 1 and 2 of vocabulary & grammar again is quite boring, unnecessary, and for the most part, unhelpful. Once you've learned what the step is, you're done.Teaching steps & grammar is one of the hardest things to do in a mixed-level environment, which is in part why I think so many open classes gloss over breaking down the steps and expect you to just fumble along until you pick up the steps. Some things are easier than others to teach in a mixed setting. Teaching technique to a mixed level group is actually quite a bit easier, because you can challenge the advanced dancers with more advanced technique within any combination. At any point in a dancer's journey all the way until the pro level and beyond, a dancer can continue to learn more from the fundamentals of technique. Simply standing in 5th position focusing on technique & muscle engagement is a full-body workout at any point in your ballet journey.But, to spend 20 minutes slowly going back and forth to teach pas de bourrée, and half your students already know that step, they're going to get rightfully bored really quickly and you'll feel the pressure to move on. When the room has mixed knowledge of steps, then it's really difficult to keep the people engaged and challenged who already know the step while going slowly enough to challenge the people who don't know it yet.Think of a writing class in which half the class was native speakers and half the class was learning the vocabulary for the first time. Half the class needs to simply drill the vocabulary and learn to spell the words, while the other half can work on putting sentences together. Teaching vocabulary is really hard because you can't keep everyone occupied while you're teaching left / right / left.There needs to be a separate place for beginners to learn the vocabulary & grammar of ballet versus people starting back up again, or who have already learned the vocabulary at approximately level 3 of mastery.Additional skills needed to learn the grammarEven within a group of adult beginners, we have a wide range of starting points. There are many skills required for putting together the vocabulary & grammar. First of all, executing much of the steps and footwork requires being able to balance on one leg and transfer your weight from one leg to the other. If you've started dancing as an adult, you may well know that this is actually not as easy as it sounds. If you're off balance and trying to learn a step, your mind will be so consumed with the anxiety of falling over, that you won't be able to think clearly about the footwork. Additionally, if you're falling in one direction or another, your body will naturally put your foot down to try to save you from falling, which will make it challenging to learn footwork. For example, if you're learning a pas de bourrée which is 3 definitive and specific steps, and you fall over and put your foot down, now you'll be mixed up as to where you were supposed to be in the step. Or if you do a glissade, and you're falling backwards, it's going to be challenging to know where to put your second foot, because your natural tendency will be to put it in the back to save you from falling, but in reality you need to put it in the front in most cases. So your balance affects your ability to learn footwork, because those natural reaction centers will fire up and mess up your efforts.An adult getting started with ballet who struggles with balance will take quite a while longer to learn footwork than one who doesn't, because they're *also* learning the skill of balancing at the same time. For some, the skill of balance might already be at a higher level from a different set of life experiences such as ice skating, gymnastics, a longer time spent crawling as a child, or other dance styles, so picking that up might come more quickly.To the person struggling with balance, it might appear that they picked it up immediately, but what you didn't see is the behind-the-scenes work where those pre-requisite skills were already learned in a different context. Second of all, adults are often coming to a program from different ballet programs all over, so what one person knows after 1 year of dancing is widely different than what another knows after that same year. One school might teach pirouettes in the first year, whereas the other might wait 2 years. To assemble adult ballerinas from different programs into one place is challenging.Third, body dyslexia plays a massive role in the speed of learning new vocabulary. I touched briefly on body dyslexia in a previous episode and received a flood of messages from dancers who felt understood, so it's worth mentioning again in a bit more detail. Body dyslexia is a term I made up from what I observe with adult dancers, but it is a real thing. This is where a dancer doesn't respond to the same directional cues, such as left and right, up and down. This makes footwork like waltzing and glissades challenging, turning directions and rond de jambe directions difficult to remember, and sickling & winging of the ankles challenging to feel. These dancers often need to think about moving in relation to themselves, such as “backwards” or “turn towards your back” or “step down.” This dancer often has a huge amount of anxiety from years of messing things up and being chastised in class, or having teachers get frustrated with them.This anxiety (and really any anxiety) takes up a huge amount of mental space, and causes you to almost black out or blank out. This happens to all of us with petite allegro, pirouettes, pointework, fast frappés and more, where we panic that we won't get the steps right or have that anxiety creep in. This anxiety makes it impossible to use that incredibly powerful tool in your head to help you.So for this dancer, they need special training in a very patient environment with a teacher very willing to experiment with different language and cues with zero frustration. This dancer also needs cues to remain calm, breathe, and keep the mind present and focused in order to actually think clearly.This dancer will often report that they're overthinking it and need to just let it flow in order to get the steps, but that's often not quite what they actually need. We need to think thoughts like step left, step right, turn behind yourself, finish facing the corner. Your amazing brain will help you through learning and mastering the steps. Where the overthinking comes in is really the racing panicking thoughts. Step left or no wait do I step right, you're wrong, you won't figure this out, you're getting it wrong, you're messing it up, why can't you ever figure things out, it's not even that hard to do.We need to train the mind to be able to think clearly about what to do without panicking that you're messing it up.Fourth, body awareness is vastly different between adults. Proprioception is the technical term for this -- the ability to internally know where your body is in space. Several factors impact this, such as hypermobility and very flexible joints, pregnancies that can cause changes to those deep core muscles, skipping the crawling phase as a child, vertigo or other balance issues, ankle sprains, scoliosis, car accidents, and more.Adults starting with less proprioception will have a harder time knowing which foot to step on next, because they'll be less aware of which foot is in the air or where that foot is exactly to step on.And finally, if the dancer has very strong pattern recognition skills or has ever learned a second language, picking up the patterns, reversing combinations, and putting together the grammar of ballet will often come a little bit easier.Not to mention, some people have a higher tolerance for feeling lost, whereas others strongly dislike the feeling of being a hot mess and prefer to take the time to organize themselves.All in all, there are many additional skills to learn in order to master vocabulary & grammar. Kids surely have differences, too, when they come to ballet class from the beginning, but for adults, the gaps become quite a bit wider, as we fork off and our life experiences over many years will cause the gaps to widen. This means that a room full of beginner adults is a group of very different levels.In all cases, we all need to learn these other skills of balance, coordination, spatial & directional awareness and pattern recognition. It's a matter of if we are using ballet to learn them, or if we have already learned them in another way. My point is, no one skips learning these skills. It will just affect how long it takes to reach different levels in ballet, whether we are learning these things *in* ballet class, or if we've already learned it elsewhere. As you look around the room, don't compare yourself to the progress of another dancer. You all have the same skills to learn, it's just that you might not have seen your classmates learn some of those skills in front of your eyes.MemorizationI want to touch on the last two components of this facet of Breadth. Let's talk about picking up the combination quickly in class and memorizing combinations for longer-term projects or performances.These are really two different types of memory.Let's start with picking up combinations quickly in class. For any of the musicians out there, this is similar to sight-reading, in that it is a very different skill than working through the same piece for a long time. Or for people who wait tables, this is like if you forgot your pen and paper, and you have to remember the order for long enough to get back to the kitchen and relay it.It requires you to be able to think quickly, adjust to quick changes, and anticipate what's coming next and hold a bunch of information in your head while having to think of other things like music and technique. But, what helps the most in picking things up quickly is understanding the grammar of ballet, the patterns and the structures of how it's put together.The way ballet class is put together is not arbitrary. What we are doing at barre, order of exercises, and how certain steps go in a specific order to warm up your body, activate the deep ballet-specific muscles in a methodical way, and stretch and strengthen throughout class.We want to be able to recognize patterns in choreography, and understand how the combinations are put together so that we can understand more and memorize less. Combinations are most often structured in sets of 8 counts. For example, a tendu combination is often 32 or 64 counts, with another 16-32 counts of stretches at the end. For a 32-count tendu combination, we could think of this as 4 sets of 8. So if we had 1 pattern that took 8 counts to complete, for example 3 tendus & 1 demi plié, we could repeat that pattern en croix and end up with 32 counts. Now we don't have 32 counts to memorize, but instead we have 1 8-count pattern to memorize, and then secondarily we are memorizing the directions to apply this to.The auxiliary skills and information that we want to practice that will help with this are:Be able to recite the general structure / order of ballet class. If you're finishing tendus, knowing what exercise is likely to come next.Be able to take a single piece of choreography and apply it to the en croix directions.Be able to reverse a combination either front to back at the barre, or left to right in the center.Be able to get lost and know how to pick it back up again.Maintain focus during combinations, think clearly during fast combinations, manage anxiety to keep the mind clear, calm and focused.To take it to the next level, being able to design a barre combination is a great way to solidify your understanding of the patterns as well.The facet of musicality, which we'll talk about a little later in the season, can really help with memorization. When you reach a high level of musical understanding, you will able to listen to any song and know what count it is. So if you got lost, you would know when “count 1” was in order to be able to pick back up again.Our goal is to have the combination become secondary, so our mind can think of other things. In order to free up mental space to work on the other facets such as technique, artistry, port de bras, and more, knowing the combination will eventually need to fade away from being the dominant thing you're thinking about throughout class.As with everything we've talked about, there are a whole host of skills here that we all have to learn. Some of us learn these with ballet as the catalyst, and others learned it before the ballet studio. You can learn these things with meditation and focus work, with memory games, with sudoku or logic puzzles for pattern recognition & reversing, or by learning a second language.Whether you learn these types of things elsewhere, or you learn them in the ballet studio, we all have to learn them!And finally, the last little component, of memorizing longer combinations or choreography. Especially with choreography, there aren't quite as many patterns or as rigid of a structure as class combinations have, so much of this is practice and repetition to really get the movements into your mind and body. Writing the combinations down is also extremely helpful to helping your mind focus on the transitions, the footwork, and the port de bras details. Finally, a very popular and common tactic is to go to bed visualizing yourself going step by step through the movements and choreography to help your mind memorize and grasp the steps.Missing Pieces in Adult Open ProgramsWhat are Adult Open Programs Teaching? What are you getting in class, and what should you seek outside of class to reach your goals?Most adult open drop-in programs focus only on one individual component of the facet of breadth -- which is picking up the combinations quickly. They generally expect that dancers are already at levels 3-5 of knowledge of the vocabulary, don't explain the grammar & structure, nor do they practice memorizing choreography for a longer period.Why? It's complicated. As I mentioned earlier in the episode, covering levels 1 & 2 of vocabulary & grammatical structure of combinations in a mixed-level class is really dicey when you're trying to keep the whole group happy. It is quite boring for people already at level 3, so the safer bet is to just assume people are there already, and let the newcomers fumble until they pick it up.Additionally, it's actually a pretty specific skill to be able to teach footwork to someone who's at level 1 of knowing a step, especially when there are people in the class with different learning styles or who don't respond to the usual “left and right” vocabulary. For many ballet teachers who've been doing ballet their whole life, to break down a step into its micro components can be really difficult. If you've been doing ballet your whole life, and have only trained to teach kids who already know the steps, then translating those teaching skills to beginner adults who don't know the steps isn't always an easy transition.As for the structure, again I think it's one of those things where if you've been living and breathing ballet, it will feel so obvious to you that you might not even think to stop and point out that combinations are in sets of 8, or the methodology of how to reverse something, or explain the different en croix patterns.And, why don't open programs focus on longer-term choreography? The nature of an open program means you have different people week to week, so if you keep the same combination over many weeks, new people coming in and out will cause you to re-cover a lot of material. But, on the other hand, wrangling a group of people to come to anything longer than a 3-week series is near impossible. Most programs that last for much longer than that will see quite a high attrition rate in the latter weeks. Life is complicated for adults.Level & Drop Off GapTherefore, teaching only this one hyper-specific component of the Breadth facet results in an interesting level gap and drop off point. The dancers who come in not knowing the steps might feel befuddled and just drop out immediately and not come back. But those who do muddle through and manage to piece together what's going on will reach a point where they will get bored and feel like they've plateaued. This is that “3-year” dropoff point that we see among advanced beginners that I mentioned in an earlier episode. Here's why it happens.Once you're done learning the combinations in your adult open classes, it will feel like you're “done” with that level and you'll get bored pretty quickly. Revisiting and continuing to practice the same vocabulary and patterns without also having a technical layer to dig into is pretty boring.So the dancer braves the gap to the next level and gets started on the new higher-level steps and patterns. But, in this case, they've most likely missed the technique, as it's not often taught in open programs. The most ideal path is to learn the vocabulary & patterns of a given level, mastery of the steps & grammar. Then, now that the mind is cleared of thinking of the combination and free to think of other things, now it's the time to layer in technique. What muscular cues should you be giving to your body? How can you engage your rotators to hold your standing leg turnout? How can you keep your posture even during fast combinations? What are your fingers and toes doing? When the combination takes a backseat is when we can turn our attention to technique, artistry, and improving in other areas. We should spend time layering this in before going back into that mental state of confusion over steps. Working on breadth and depth are mutually exclusive. Each of them take up a lot of mental space at level 1. So once we have mastery of some breadth, it is time to work on technique.But, if this technique is never layered in, then the boredom will have you seeking out the next thing to work on, which in the absence of technique, will naturally simply be more breadth. After a while of only learning breadth, the more advanced steps won't actually be successful without the technique. Pirouettes won't be landed. Legs won't go any higher. Saute de chat's and split leaps won't split.And then, we get the common 3-year dropoff point of adult ballet dancers. The dancer knows what to do and they can keep up in class, but their body and muscles haven't learned how to do it. The dancer gets frustrated, maybe assumes that they can't learn these things because they haven't so far, and they keep going to the same class and see no progress. So they leave ballet.So, what's the solution?I know you're itching for a solution at this point, but stay with me while I keep laying out the facets. I want you to have a really solid lay of the land, deeply understand the challenges with how the adult ballet world is what it is, and why I don't think the solution is to make it exactly how kids are trained.In the meantime, I'll leave you with a little bit of hope ….If you learn things in the wrong order, will you get permanent bad habits and be forever lost? If you're in a class where you are only getting breadth and no depth, do you need to give up now and quit forever.If you've been following me for any length of time, surely you already know that my answer is no, not all is lost! To be honest, I've seen it all, ranging from all the extremes. I've seen dancers who knew every step in the book but didn't even know there was technique to be learned or that they should even be thinking about muscle activation. And I've seen dancers who were trained as children, working on technique exclusively for years before being allowed to layer in any kind of breadth of steps.I've seen self-taught dancers who learned from videos, and I've seen dancers who were too afraid to practice on their own and only danced with a teacher present.And, I've seen it all work. So, as much as us black-and-white ballerinas want a definitive answer and like to know the right/wrong way, the answer is truthfully that as long as you pick up all the pieces somewhere along the way, you'll be fine.There are more efficient ways to go about it that I'll lay out, but as long as you keep going, know which pieces to seek out, and seek them all out, you'll get where you want to go. I have no doubt.Next week, we'll dive into Facet #3 - The Depth of Technique, all about how to take a step that you know, and execute it with more and more technique.Until next time, happy dancing :)

Our guest on the show today pivoted away from a long standing career in the music industry to found a venture focused on the visual arts. Dot Bustello is founder and CEO of a business called Loupe, which streams and sells art from around the world and in doing so helps make all those black TV screens in our daily lives way more interesting and appealing. Not only that, Loupe is ranked number one lifestyle app in 73 countries on Apple TV. Dot founded Loupe seven years ago after spending nearly ten years at Apple as well as being a music producer. Never one to believe in having a conventional career, in this episode you'll hear Dot explain: How she came up with the idea for Loupe and why she couldn't believe it hadn't already been doneThe key thing she learnt after nearly a decade working at AppleWhy she thinks NFTs (non fungible tokens) are so revolutionary Dot's firm belief that we all have more control over what we do in our careers than most people think; and The number 1 habit Dot relies on to stay focussed and centred. Enjoy this fascinating conversation with the uniquely creative and entrepreneurial Dot Bustelo. Useful LinksLoupe website Loupe Insta Dot on LInkedIn : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The COVID pandemic affected everyone in different ways. The impacts to Marketing Operations professionals was no different. In this episode we talk with RJ Andaya, Director of Marketing Operations at Observe.AI about this. In addition, we talked about his journey into Marketing Operations.Some of the key impacts we discussed include:How work is prioritized and doneThe increased focus on data and insights, and the relative importance of that vs campaign operationsThe speed at which we are now expected to move and deliverImpacts to jobs - titles, career path, and compensation, as well as professional development Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals

This week on The Writer's Mindset we share all the writing techniques, hacks, tips, resources, and more that have improved our craft over the last several years.In this episode, you'll learn:How breaking your book down into smaller chunks can help you get more doneThe difference accountability can makeWhy Scrivener and Plot Factory are better than Word or Google Docs for writing a bookWhy we ate our words on worldbuildingListen to our new bonus series HEALTHY HABITS over at patreon.com/writersmindset.LinksThe Writer's Mindset Facebook groupPlot Factory *Scrivener *TickTick *Books MentionedThe Ghost's CallThe Mummy's CurseThe Necromancer's SecretThe Witch's SacrificeHow to Write Believable Characters*Affiliate link. It won't cost you any extra to purchase through this link, but we will get a small commission.

We've got NEWS!!We are stoked to announce SportsGrad have raised a seed funding round led by the founders of Spark Event Group, with a unique collaboration to provide young people a powerful springboard from casual work into full-time careers!We're super excited to take this idea BIG.But a few people have asked us… “Who invested in SportsGrad?” Introducing Bennett Merriman & Shannan Gove, Directors of Spark Event Group, and Co-Founders of Rosterfy.Before any of this, they started a company called Event Workforce Group, which eventually merged with another company called Miles Per Hour Event Management into Spark Event Group - you'll hear from Geordie Miles next week.When the Melbourne Marathon asked Bennett (21) & Shannan (just 19) to round up 20 friends to remove leftover cans of tuna from the MCG before they would be fined, they saw an opportunity to provide a casual workforce to the biggest events in Australia.For over a decade these guys paved the way for sport management students to get meaningful work experience at the biggest sporting events in the world, and grew a database of more than 20,000 staff, at 800 events a year.And now through their business Rosterfy, with third co-founder Chris Grant, they've turned their own volunteer management software into a SaaS product to help the biggest clients in the world, including…The Super Bowl, the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and UEFA Champions League.We absolutely loved this chat learning about all the things that happened behind the scenes and are sure you will too.We cover:How two cousins from Geelong turned an idea into international businessEarly days at EWG and getting their business off the groundHow they picked up clients, would promise work, and find a way to get it doneThe birth of Rosterfy and their expansion into the USWorking with the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, Comm Games and moreKey learnings from their startup journeyVision for the future working with Spark, SportsGrad and Rosterfy complimenting each otherAfter all the guys have been through, we are absolutely stoked to have their experience supporting SportsGrad.If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you'd like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It's THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are two big mistakes many nonprofits make when planning a fundraising event:  1) Not leaving enough time to plan the event.  This leads to all kinds of stress, things getting rushed, teams becoming burnt out which can impact your goals.    2) Not having a planning timeline which can lead to things falling through the cracks.  I talk about both of these mistakes and how to prevent them. In this episode you'll learn:  The five factors to determine if you need to add MORE time, leaving enough time to plan your event.The best way to create an event planning timelineHow to save time and minimize stressWhat you need to do once your timeline is doneThe tools I use to create an event planning timeline and where to get a whole bunch of freebies! LISTENER ACTION ITEMPick a freebie from today's episode.  Download the template or watch a one of the videos, heck you can watch them all.  Select which method you're going to use for creating an event timeline and put a date on your calendar to create it.  Make sure you select a time when you're at peak mental capacity and have the least amount of distractions or other looming deadlines.   If you have ANY questions about creating a timeline, you can post them in the private FB group.  You'll find today's show notes, the links to all the freebies and the link to the FB group at thatsoundslikeaplan.net/episodes/4 Go here to find all four (4!) freebies from this episodeNeed some help with your event planning timeline or one of the tools I mention in this episode?  Join my private FB group to ask questions.  LET'S CONNECT!Please consider rating & reviewing my show on Apple PodcastsFollow me on Facebook or Instagram

Considering some facial “tweekments”? You're not alone. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 2021 saw a huge increase in demand for facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures as in-person events and face-to-face socialization has resumed. We speak to president AAFPRS President Corey S. Maas, MD, about:The most popular treatments being doneThe reasons for the surgical surgeSocial Media motivatorsLip lifts, lasers and why these are gaining traction over injectablesThe closing of the gender gap s more men seek out treatments To see the full release from the AAFPRS, go to: artbeautypodcast.com

As highly sensitive people, we push ourselves hard to…Show up for other people even if we're worn out.Be good partners, parents, employees, daughters and sons.Get things done even when we really need to restGet out of our comfort zones to try new things.We're super conscientious, wanting to give our best to everyone and everything. To not let people down, even if it means sacrificing ourselves. Exhaustion and burnout are signs something needs to give. The messages about needing to hustle to “live the good life” have us all mixed up.But Human Design shows us how to get back on track and how physical energy is activated. We each have our own unique configuration for generating energy. In this episode, you will learn…What the 4 Human Design motor centers show us about physical energy and energy management What's really occurring if you're constantly feeling pressured by your to-do list and why you never feel like you get it all doneThe surprising thing Human Design shows us about willpower How living in alignment is key to tapping into energy How, if you have open motor centers, your perceptions of your energy and what you can accomplish may depend on who you're aroundHow to sustainably incorporate exercise and sleep into your lifeWe receive so much conditioning and so many messages about how we should live hard and play hard. We see how people around us race through life, rushing from one thing to the next, surviving on caffeine and skimping on sleep and we think that's how we should manage our energy too.My hope is that this information will give you a new understanding of yourself and your energy. And give you permission to create a life that gives you the space and time to rest and restore in the right way for you. Links + Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeLearn about The Aligned Job Short Course for HSPsEpisode 10, An Introduction to Human Design for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 11, Got Empath Overload? What Human Design Shows You About Being an Empath + How to CopeConnect with MeSubscribe to my email newsletter to receive regular news from me and notification when a new episode goes liveConnect with me on Pinterest at Happy Highly Sensitive LifeIf you have a question for me about something you hear on this podcast or want to suggest a topic for a future episode, email me at questions@happyhighlysensitivelife.com

In episode eight of Relationships at Work, I chat with author and organizational performance consultant Clemens Rettich, on being more inclusive in stakeholder decision making so everyone and anyone can have a "seat at the table."Clemens shares his experience with...What a "seat at the table" meansThe baggage of the current "table" as it typically is doneThe argue-in vs argue-out approach (excluding vs including)How a lack of inclusiveness in decision making can impact workplace culture and projectsIf you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca 

What's that? Oh snap! It's a whole lotta Recap on Tap! No cap, there's just so much to unwrap. This is the part where you clap.In Episode 73, hosts Alyce and Laura breeze* through a few news items and then it's on to SPOILER reviews and recaps of all the newest Star Wars offerings IT'S A TRAP ok sorry now we're doneThe cast announcements for the Ahsoka live-action series just keep on coming!When to expect Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad BatchThe High Republic is here to keep the rats fed! If you're looking to get a little taste of Daniel José Older's The High Republic: Midnight Horizon, you can find excerpts on CNET and on Gizmodo! And BONUS, there's a preview out for The High Republic #14 too! Recap on Tap is packed today with The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray and The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 4 and 5. SPOILERS all around! If you're not caught up on THR, The Fallen Star spoilers are here: 16:40-59:30.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Alyce and Laura joined Eli and Jacob on the In a Galaxy pod for their The Clone Wars re-watch! Join us for the Rush Clovis arc in Season 6 on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyLaura is reviewing this season of The Book of Boba Fett with The Geek Buddies on The Outlaw Nation on YouTube. Reviews for Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 are out now!Laura joined Movie Trivia Schmoedown peeps Saul, Sean Sullivan and Rachel Silvestrini on The Gucciverse to weigh in on TBoBF Chapter 5Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Among other things, our guest on this episode of Agent's Growth Academy is a president, top 12 agent, transformer of passable agencies into the best they can be, co-author, and beyond. Watch this episode and find how Brent Kelly's growth mindset and management experience makes him a kindred spirit to our host, Jim Schubert, and take a look into what fosters true growth: having a clear passion for where you're going, creating consistent lines of visual communication, and asking compelling questions to distinguish your agency as unique. Above all, learn to take real responsibility for your entrepreneurial decisions: own what you design!3 Key TakeawaysBrent's APR Acronym (than isn't Annual Percentage Rate)The same three major excuses for not getting something doneThe definition of Hell on EarthResourcesCompany Website: sitkins.comHis co authored book: Best Version PossibleGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyThe One Thing by Gary KellerThe Road Less Stupid by Keith J. CunninghamTractionby Gino Wickman

Fred Moore is a professional speaker and entertainer. With over 25 years of experience his dynamic and interactive programs have “wowed” audiences all over the country and the world.  As a self-employed entrepreneur, he's had to keep himself motivated and focused on what he wants to get out of life. Making a living as an entertainer is not an easy thing to do and because of that Fred has learned a few things about; goal setting, keeping yourself motivated, personal development, and creating a positive mindset.  Mixing his humor and magic with the hard-learned life lessons combined with his improvisational skills he creates a custom one-of-a-kind experience that not only entertains but inspires!  In this episode, Fred shares a few critical mindset shifts that we can use to drive business growth predictably. Insights he shares include: Why the problem of productivity is a mindset shift issueIs productivity about attention managementHow to bring focus and attention to the work that needs to be doneThe framework that Fred recommends to bring about a mindset shiftWhy thinking of your mindset as a voice could help?How best to manage stress and boost productivityHow bring about a mindset shift to achieve predictable successHow to best develop internal filters as part of our mindset shiftHow to best manage relationships as we scaleHow to cultivate the attitudes that will serve you best in the long termThe Zig Ziglar quote that helps Fred with his mindset shiftsand much much more ...

It's week 13 in the NFL & here is Joey T.'s "Two Minute Drill."  Joey outlines the fantasy highlights of the week along with the lowlights.  We talk MNF... WFT vs. SeahawksDoes D. Jackson have this week circled on his calendar?Big Ben... DONEThe honeymoon is over in CarolinaAll of this and more from our fantasy football guru, Joey T, from Capitol Grill, downtown, DC.  Check it out and spread the word!Support the show (http://paypal.me/pools/c/8qJ2vvcrCe)

Interview with Dustin DeVries. Dustin has been living and breathing software development for over 20 years. He is the Co-Founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, an agency that focuses on planning strategies and architecture, ensuring that software implementations are straightforward based on clear ways to measure success. He enjoys working with clients to build the right technology, whether it's a multi-tiered mobile app built with React and Laravel or a simple website based on WordPress. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.Dustin is proud to work with some of the most talented business analysts and developers in the industry. He is a solopreneur and has grown his company based on a 100% remote team which has been thriving for the last eight years.In this podcast episode you will learn:What are the keys to success when operating with remote teams and virtual clientsHow to keep up a good work-life balance when managing different time zonesHow to keep a happy relationship when working with your significant otherEnjoy listening.With gratitude,Julia---SHOWNOTESGet in touch with Dustin:Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/Email: dustin@cafffeineinteractive.comBOOK RECOMMENDATIONSGetting things doneThe one thing-----

In this conversation, Jayaraman Raghuraman - known as Raghu - SVP – Digital Engineering and Tech.Debt, Schneider Electric shares his experience and perspectives onHow he became a software developer.. And likes to all himself a software developerAbout his aptitude to solve problems in math or trivia etc.How he was lucky to be at the right time for this industryThough interested in computers, he had to choose an elective in electronics and instrumentationTaking a gap year, joining a part time post graduate management programGetting an opportunity to be formally trained in BASIC after clearing a tough testHis experience with his first boss, as task master and expecting high standards of performance from his teamThe ‘perks' or working late or overnight!Focusing his first decade of profession to learn languages, technology etcWhy he considers himself as a second generation IT professional in IndiaThe motivators for him to change roles and jobsCrediting his managers for the learning and growth opportunities and guidance in his careerThe importance of being open with your weaknesses with your teamAbout his style of getting things doneThe power of 1-on-1sVirtual coffee hourThat the emotional needs of global teams vary with the locationHow he interacts with other ‘Raghus' in his teamThe four key questions to ask oneselfWhat am I good atWhat am i not good atWhat do i like doingWhat do i not like to doThe future of careers in IT, requiring the understanding of applications of IT Raghu, short for Jayaraman Raghuraman is a Software professional, with a passion for software, IT and Technology. Raghu has spent his 30+ year of his career in the technology industry, mainly focus on strong execution and operational leadership in software product development and working closely with global customers. He spent the first 16 years of his career in India and the last 20 years in the USA, but lived in several countries, as well as led teams across China, Mexico, Brazil, France, USA and India. Established track record of leadership in providing vision, direction, organization and execution of technical strategy to achieve organization and business objectives, on time and with high quality. Achievements include years of delivering on IT and Technology transformation goals while managing budgets between $100 - 500 MM in Fortune 500 organizationsRaghu's passions include working with people globally and developing young talent, as well as spending time watching a lot of movies, cricket and any sport. Currently, a new passion for Raghu has been to listen to murder mystery and police novels by the author, Michael Connelly.Social handles :Twitter: @jraghuLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jraghuramanCan be contacted at : J_Raghu0709@yahoo.com

Our pets feel as much a family member as any of the bonds we've been lucky enough to see in this series, so for Aneisha Soobroyen and Jack Walker - partners in wedlock and Co-Founders of natural pet food business Scrumbles - their business is a family affair in more ways than one…Parents to Smudge and Boo, the husband and wife team join us on the podcast to share tips on how to balance a relationship with responsibilities within the business, their status as one of the first pet companies in the UK to certify as a B Corp, and the incredible tale of how they turned down an offer on Dragons' Den in a single look...This episode covers:Working with animals from personal experience with their own furry friendSplitting responsibilities and covering whatever needs to be doneThe remarkable story behind turning down an offer on Dragons' DenAdvice for couples going into business for the first timeBenefits of becoming a certified B CorpLinks and references at: https://lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-in-the-family/

"Everything that's happening is happening for a reason." - Ivan ZakharenkovDr. Ivan Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, an entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Twelve years as an ER vet inspired Ivan to create Smart Flow. A first in the industry workflow optimization system later acquired by Fortune 500 company IDEXX.In 2019, Ivan founded Veterinary Integration Solutions, an executive consulting firm where he helped veterinary groups systematize acquisition, integration, and improvement of practices with special attention to burnout prevention.Interested to learn how to get the best deal when you sell your business? Attend my Deep Wealth Experience.Over 90-days, you'll master my 9-step roadmap. You're part of a mastermind group and receive private coaching. At the end of the 90-day,s you create a blueprint to help you optimize your business value. You also have the certainty of capturing the maximum value for your liquidity event.‍In the words of a business owner who went through the system, "the Deep Wealth Experience was hands down, the best program I've ever participated in."‍Would you like to receive The Sell My Business Podcast episodes automatically? Click here to subscribe. ‍SHOW NOTESWhy you must understand the synergies of the buyer to maximize your enterprise valueHow alignment with the buyer's goals is essential to get the deal doneThe power of understanding the thesis of the buyer before your first meetingWhy key performance indicators can increase your enterprise value and deal certaintyHow a lack of clarity heading into your liquidity event can cost you the dealWhy you must find the strengths of the buyer and determine if there's a match with your strengthsHow you mitigate risk for the buyer when your business runs without youWhy buyers want an earnout and what you can about itHow you'll lower enterprise value if you don't upgrade your infrastructureCommon mistakes most business owners make that lower enterprise valueThe challenges of removing skeletons in your closet during the liquidity eventHow culture is an essential factor in your deal and its enterprise valueWhat to show your buyer to increase confidence and the value of your businessHow misalignment on core values leads to burnout in your businessWhy a culture of continuous improvement helps both the business and your dealStrategies to consider when communicating your liquidity event to employeesHow bumps in the road can help you achieve your pinnacle of success‍This podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. When it comes to your liquidity event, you have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. Enterprise value is created from preparation and not the event itself. Learn how the Deep Wealth Experience helps you maximize enterprise value. Master the same strategies our founders used to increase their company value by 10X. Access the same 9-step road map of preparation that paves the way for success. Enjoy the certainty that you'll capture the maximum value on your liquidity event. ‍Click here to book your free exploratory call.‍Enjoy the interview!‍SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEGalaxy VetsIvan on LinkedInThe Deep Wealth ExperienceBook Your FREE Deep Wealth Exit Call‍

@LesWatson (aka The Timelord)  is a #smallbusiness #coach and #productivity expert.He was inspired by and trained with @DavidAllen who wrote #GettingThingsDone. He uses the #GTDmethodology in his work to improve productivity management, build team leadership & develop communication.Les believes higher productivity is determined by the answers to 2 key questions;1. Where is your focus? 2. What do you want to do today? What do you want to do this year?In our discussion we talk about;Creating a goal and keeping accountable for itThe power of asking 'what do you want to get done today'?Getting it out of your head and onto paper - the power of writing down what you want to get achieved (and avoiding being lost with 1000 other things going around in your head)The key to effective time management being very clear about what you want to do with your timeThe secret to project success;What's the end result?  What does done look like? What are you trying to achieve?Second question whats next?Identifying the telltale signs that signal someone is struggling at a personal level with all the overwhelmThe importance of better productivity to ensure you are keeping agreements with the people around you, the ones you love The need to #lookafteryourself Why you should treat yourself just as importantly as your highest paying client, your most valuable client.Using your diary to create blocks of #metimeWhy with all of us having the same 24 hours it's about how we prioritize the things that are going to give us the biggest returnWhy leaders need to put their own mask on first before helping others.The value of a walk around the block and enough sleepThe simple components of a trusted system - paper or electronic -  where everything gets recorded to ensure it will get doneThe power of having it all in one place Doing a brain dump and enjoying the freedom and creativity that comes in there from thatWhy the shortest pencil is longer than the longest memoryWrite it down! Write it down! Write it down!Creating accountability by meeting with somebody on a daily or weekly basis to discuss what worked, what didn't work is what I'm going to do differently next week.Why you probably can't do it aloneThe key to email managment - the 4 D's;dodumpdelegate ordecide / diariseMaking the hard decisions for an improvement in productivity Becoming the role model in your business#OneNoteWhere you can get the book “get back an hour every day”  www.getmoretime.com.auwww.kerrcapital.com.au

The team at Green Financial Group is passionate about helping those in the oil and gas sector take command of their finances. But each team member has their distinct role and specific passion, and we want you to get to know them!In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith are joined by Claire Holmes, Marketing & Strategy Consultant and founder of Double H Design Co. and Mama Collaborative. Claire discusses how she helps the Green Financial Group team with productivity, time management, accountability, and processes behind the scenes within the company.Claire discusses: Why time management is the key to successTwo of her top time management techniques she teaches to help you get your jobs doneThe types of jobs she's worked at––and how she ended up owning two of her own companiesHow her interests are fulfilled through her own workAnd moreResources: Productivity PlannerMicrosoft To Do List AppConnect With Claire Holmes:LinkedIn: Claire HolmesInstagram: Double H Design Co.Facebook: Double H Design Co.LinkedIn: Double H Design Co.Instagram: Mama CollaborativeDouble H Design Co.Connect With Green Financial Group:jeff@greenfinancialgrp.com(713) 244-3030Green Financial GroupLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren SmithAbout Our Guest: Claire Holmes' goal is to help others achieve their goals. Whether that is helping a company develop and execute a thoughtful marketing strategy, writing professional bios that exude authenticity, or leveraging my creativity to develop custom photo books and slideshows. She is a (Type A) Jane of All Trades who likes to get things done. A perfectionist to her core, she is extremely detail-oriented, works hard to get the job done, and is always looking for ways to add more value for her clients.

The team at Green Financial Group is passionate about helping those in the oil and gas sector take command of their finances. But each team member has their distinct role and specific passion, and we want you to get to know them!In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith are joined by Claire Holmes, Marketing & Strategy Consultant and founder of Double H Design Co. and Mama Collaborative. Claire discusses how she helps the Green Financial Group team with productivity, time management, accountability, and processes behind the scenes within the company.Claire discusses: Why time management is the key to successTwo of her top time management techniques she teaches to help you get your jobs doneThe types of jobs she's worked at––and how she ended up owning two of her own companiesHow her interests are fulfilled through her own workAnd moreResources: Productivity PlannerMicrosoft To Do List AppConnect With Claire Holmes:LinkedIn: Claire HolmesInstagram: Double H Design Co.Facebook: Double H Design Co.LinkedIn: Double H Design Co.Instagram: Mama CollaborativeDouble H Design Co.Connect With Green Financial Group:jeff@greenfinancialgrp.com(713) 244-3030Green Financial GroupLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren SmithAbout Our Guest: Claire Holmes' goal is to help others achieve their goals. Whether that is helping a company develop and execute a thoughtful marketing strategy, writing professional bios that exude authenticity, or leveraging my creativity to develop custom photo books and slideshows. She is a (Type A) Jane of All Trades who likes to get things done. A perfectionist to her core, she is extremely detail-oriented, works hard to get the job done, and is always looking for ways to add more value for her clients.

Jekabs Endzins is a serial entrepreneur, currently developing Roibox, a digital marketing tool that revolutionizes the potential of geolocation data. He has co-founded several profitable businesses, including Mogo Finance (now Eleving group), Tapbox, TweetDeleter, Finitera. He has also failed close to 10 other ventures over the past 10 years and has some ‘war stories' to share.As a true serial entrepreneur, Jekabs is always working on several projects at the same time, and in this episode, he shares his secrets on how to manage that. We talk about the latest in AdTech, building and failing companies, choosing the right co-founders, the value of business incubators, challenges in monetizing businesses with great user metrics as well as fails and learnings from building companies for 10 years.The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[06:15] - Roibox and making digital ads more geo-targeted and efficientIn most online businesses analyzing data is a mustThe place where consumers work, live, and spend their time has an influence on their commercial decisionsDigital ad spending is bigger than TV, print, outdoor and othersDeliver product updates as fast as possible to get real market feedbackBe decisive - a bad decision is better than no decisionFinding product-market fit by trying to help as many and as different customers as possible[26:18] - Serial entrepreneurship and managing multiple ventures at the same timeThe key for time management is to have the right partners in multiple projects, to be able to run many companies in parallelThe more you do, the more you can get doneThe ability to multitask between projects is keyFinding co-founders based on gut feelingDoing background checks and references on cofounders you don't know wellIt's important that you want to spend time together with your co-founder[38:15] -  Tapbox and the value of business incubatorsGovernment support for startups in Latvia is extensive enoughBusiness incubator as big financial support in early stagesYou can get 50k and more financial support without putting in too much work[45:15]  TweetDeleter and challenges in monetizing a great and highly demanded productTweetdeleter is a new type of company - fail it till you make itChallenges in monetizing a convenient consumer product[59:28] - Business fails and challengesDealing with modern financial system regular practice of freezing fundsLearnings from hiring over 10 yearsYou can always build things fasterFind out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/   ===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness 

A couple weeks off and the world didn't stop. Record heat, continued weirdness in China, markets and crypto all over the news, and still nobody can figure out that we all have to live with each other. Lets chat about it, learn to disagree, learn to find commond ground, and most of all remember what its like to not take ourselves so seriously sometimes.If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfireIntro song links: Spotify Apple MusicPlease subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published.Follow us on Instagram for random funny picsFollow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat!Links discussed in episode:TRUTH Behind John McAfee's Death (Crypto Pioneer Knew TOO MUCH)US Officials Warn What Communist China Is Preparing To Do, Ramifications For US: We're 'Too Late'John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee says he didn't kill himselfJohn McAfee accused of $23 million securities fraudThe inside story of John McAfee's crypto promotions businessAnti-Aging Pill: US Military Testing Pill That Delays AgingNDTV BJP MPs To Push Population Control Bills In Parliament This Session 10 hours agoBiden to Sign Order Protecting Farmers' Right to Repair Tractors It's the first time a U.S.Several tied to Haiti assassination plot were previously US law enforcement informantsTIL:TIL That in east Africa, movies are often watched with a "VJ" or "video joker" who provides live narration over the movie for translation, contextualization or comedy purposes.TIL that Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived president, the longest-retired president, the first president to live forty years after their inauguration, and the first to reach the age of 95.Shower Thoughts:The part of The Ugly Duckling no one ever mentions is that, after a lifetime of bullying, the duckling grows into a swan, the undisputed biggest asshole of the bird kingdom.The movie "Free Willy" is about freeing a captive Orca while using a captive Orca to play the Orca they're trying to free from captivity.Superman probably wouldn't be incredibly ripped because there isn't really much that could give him a good work-out.You could hear 1,000 jokes and not remember any of them when you wanted to retell one but remember every single one when you heard them told again.Students going to law school are seen as bright and upstanding citizens, but lawyers are often ridiculed by society and considered by some to be evil.Casually dipping chicken in egg has to be one of the most savage fucking things humans have ever doneThe asteroid that ended the dinosaurs was technically the highest ratio of killing birds to one stone in Earth's history.Mount Everest is both the highest cemetery and trashcan on the planet.Caregiver and caretaker are synonyms despite giver and taker being antonymsDoing your own research is actually doing research of other peoples research

The people you put in leadership positions can sink your ship, or make it sail. They influence every other aspect of your organization, from the top to the bottom. When it's time for you to start hiring leaders, you need to know what to look for, and what to avoid. This week, we'll reveal: Why the wrong leadership will kill your businessWhat skills you need as a leaderHow to determine what your natural leadership style isWhy school and parenting might have ruined your leadership ability (and what to do to fix it)Leadership lessons from some of history's worst peopleWhat you can learn from every leadership failureOne business lesson you can learn from the militaryThe two biggest skills you need as a business ownerWhy motivational speakers don't get the job doneThe main reason you're still procrastinating on the things you need to doWhy your executives should be more like your marketersWhy innovation stagnates in so many businessesOne personality trait to avoid when hiring leaders for your teamThe one skill that will put your leaders above anyone else in the industryAnd a lot more Listen now.

BIO: Chris Trikomitis has an array of experience from the investment banking sector in London and the US and working in financial services for over 17 years. Chris is currently a coach, investor, and entrepreneur. STORY: Chris met a group that was in the restaurant business. They dined him in different restaurants seducing him into the good life. Chris wanted a piece of this lifestyle, and so he invested in a restaurant. Unfortunately, he did not have the skills and experience necessary to run a restaurant, so the business failed. LEARNING: Keep your lifestyle simple, stick to what you are good at, and test theories first before investing in them.   “You can earn the lifestyle you want by being cautious, investing a bit more carefully, and doing your research.” Chris Trikomitis   Guest profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-trikomitis/ (Chris Trikomitis) is in particularly high demand and is often requested to give informative and motivating keynote speeches at local and international events worldwide. Chris has an array of experience from the investment banking sector in London and the US, as well as working in financial services for over 17 years. Now a coach, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris’s background ranges from developing competitive business strategy, sales, marketing, and he has been instrumental in growing various businesses. Worst investment everChris mainly focuses on financial investments, but he once decided to go into physical investments. Getting dined and wined into investingChris invested in a restaurant and a co-working space after getting wined and dined from morning to night in different locations owned by the same group. The group totally sold him on the lifestyle, and after that, he invested in the program. Chris bought a restaurant and added a co-working space. The idea was to get the co-working space to pay for the rent and the restaurant to make the profit. Then he would use both businesses to give people the opportunity to have a quiet place to work. They’d also get the chance to take advantage of some of his food by providing free credits, which would then encourage them to buy more. Getting the work doneThe idea of owning a restaurant was very seducing to Chris. When he got down to it, he looked at things more from a consumer perspective than an actual investor. When it came down to doing the real work, Chris quickly realized he didn’t have the experience or skills needed to run a restaurant. Time to foldChris found himself injecting his own money into the restaurant because it was not making enough to cover the costs. He tried different marketing ideas, but nothing seemed to work. Chris knew that he did not want to keep investing in the restaurant in the long term. So eventually, it just hit that maybe he should just call it a day and focus his time on something that could generate more income. Lessons learnedStick to what you are good athttps://myworstinvestmentever.com/ep381-travis-watts-do-your-due-diligence-and-keep-your-investment-simple/ (Stick to what you are good at), and don’t get carried away so easily. This does not mean you can’t gain that lifestyle you desire, just invest more wisely and don’t shift too far away from what you’re good at. Andrew’s takeawaysTest your theoriesThe key to success in business is figuring out how to test your theories without requiring a lot of money. Keep your lifestyle simple to avoid falling for bad investmentsKeep your lifestyle simple, and be careful not to be seduced into bad investments in a bid to live an expensive lifestyle. Actionable adviceAppreciate what you have. No. 1 goal for the next 12 monthsChris’s number one goal for the next 12 months is to build a solid foundation for his company. Parting words  “Always take a step back before you make a decision. Think about it from an all-round perspective, not just with your heart.” Chris Trikomitis   [spp-transcript]   Connect with Chris...

In today's episode…I discuss my experience with Attachment Parenting and why I wonder if it might be bad for mothers.  I also discuss:An overview of what Attachment Parenting is and what it arose in response toHow biological realities don't jive with modern livingHow I think Attachment Parenting fails mothersAn example from my own life that reminded me how parenting should be doneThe kind of world I want to live in as a motherFor the full show notes, including transcript head to -->https://christabevan.com/podcast-attachmentparentingTo connect deeper, join the “virtual village” on Facebook at –> facebook.com/groups/theradicalmothervillageFollow me on Instagram –> instagram.com/radicalmothervillageGrab a FREE copy of the Radical Mother's Balance Blueprint –> christabevan.com/balanceGet started with a free 20-minute consult to see how I can support you on your journey of mothering radically –> http://christabevan.com/free-20-minute-phone-consultA radical mother is a woman poised in her power ready to disrupt cycles of generational trauma running through her family like wildfire. She's working to improve her life, the lives of her children, and shape the landscape of her community. If that's you - you're in the right place. This podcast is designed to connect you with resources, inspiration, and the reminder that you are not alone as you embark on your journey of radical mothering.I'm your host Christa Bevan and I'm a certified TRE provider (which stands for tension & trauma releasing exercises), trauma-informed yoga instructor, and also a dynamic self-care coach for moms. And of course, a fellow radical mother. My approach to this work blends neuroscience-backed tools and heart-centered intuition.Did you enjoy today's episode?  Be sure to head to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate & review the show.  Not only do these help me know you're enjoying the content, but they help this work be seen by even more Radical Mothers that need it in their lives too.

Let’s talk about letting go, which is one of the most crucial steps in how to stop wanting Mr. or Ms. Wrong back, and to find someone better, and is an excellent topic to cover and wrap up an insane year. Even if I have discussed this topic before, what I’m going to share today is going to be up-leveled, because I have up-leveled, personally and as a coach through self-coaching and working with my coaches. I know it’s not easy, my loves, to move through the pain, and I also know that the only way through it is to lean in.You’re not alone. And not only that, but you also have tools that you can do something about the heartbreak and letting them go. I cover this in my course, Stop Wanting Him Back and Find Someone Better. In this course, which has over 60 videos, I teach you what you need to succeed, how to stop wanting him back, fall in love with you, and find someone better. To learn more, click here. Topics In This EpisodeThe work is never doneThe tricky thing about coaching, and why I think it’s so important What doesn’t workThe four steps in order to let go:Making the decision to let goBeing compassionate with your brainLook at your automatic pull of holding onSelf-coachingAsking ourselves: Why do you want that person back? Allowing the discomfort and what we can learn from itWhat are you desiring to let go of in 2021?ResourcesEpisode, My Lack of Self Love Revealed AgainArticles on Poosh.com Work With Clairehttps://clairetheheartbreakcoach.com/work-with-meEditing and show notes by Roth Media

Zombie SquadCAST #108 - DONETHE CYPRIEN https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcyprien/ LANDON'S MAFIA Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/f/5fca2b-fight-for-landon?sharetype=teams&member=1740552&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=c9d0aadd861443a69f5e809444ece086 Or VENMO ¡landonstrong 7570 if it asks for a code #landonaugust #sarcomababy #landonmafia You can read about his journey all the way from the beginning. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/landoncoia/journal/view/id/5f7bb879c04e7bd45034b964 Glenn Nelson Chris “TechFall” Page Brian Page Dan Aronovich Created by: Glenn Nelson Website: http://www.deadonpictures.com/ SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/deadonpictures TWITTER: https://twitter.com/glennericnelson FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/deadonpictures IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3345018/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DeadOnPictures?ty=h Subscribe to Tech-No-Logical: http://www.youtube.com/TechNoLogicalLP Subscribe to Blue Falcons: http://www.youtube.com/user/FrenemiesOriginal Subscribe to Dead On Pictures: http://www.youtube.com/deadonpictures https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLoW374SaPb2L9X-w4iF0B_6_WZ4pQDP #‎HelmetsUp #Setlife #comics #superhero #nvrdun #BreakALeg #ActorsLife #fakenews #cosplay #Marvel #DCComics #zombieapocalypse #quarantine #isolation #corona #squad This Motion Picture, Story, Screenplay, Original Score © 2020 Dead On Pictures, LLC All material is protected by Copyright Laws of the United States and all countries throughout the world. All rights reserved. Country of First Publication: United States of America. Dead On Pictures, LLC is the author of this motion picture for purposes of copyright and other laws. Any unauthorized exhibition, distribution or copying of this film or any part thereof is an infringement of the relevant copyright and will subject the infringer to severe civil and criminal penalties. This valuable programming, content and characters created by Dead On Pictures LLC, its producers, writers and directors is designed for informational, comedic, and entertainment purposes only. This programming is intended for adult viewers, or children when accompanied by adults. Do not make any life-altering decisions based upon the information contained herein. Viewing the programming constitutes your release of liability to Dead On Pictures LLC, its parent company, owners, assigns, producers, directors, affiliates, guests, personnel, companies, or entities associated with, including, but not limited to advertisers, sponsors and licensees. Make good strategic decisions you can live by. If a dispute arises out of or relates to your viewership or association with the entities noted above, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, or Montgomery County, Maryland, and will not resort to litigation or punitive actions or monetary awards in any way, or utilize some other dispute resolution procedure. The parties further agree to accept as a whole, the single AAA arbitrator’s award not to exceed a maximum of $500.00 as final and binding upon them.​ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zombiesquad80/message

    Forgiving Self-Destructive Behavior   Podcast #413   Forgiving self-destructive behavior keeps many people stuck in confusion and conflict. If you've spent a huge portion of your life stuck in self-sabotage, self-destructive or unhealthy patterns of thought or behavior, then this episode is for you. In it we're going to explore how to forgive yourself for being so harmful, for making poor decisions and wasting time. Forgiveness is the balm that will soothe your heart and give your mind the brain space it craves to walk and think with more confidence.  In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we'll be talking about: Why it's so hard to forgive ourselves when we don’t struggle as much in forgiving others13 things you can do to start letting go and forgiving yourself for harmful things you've doneThe next steps to take in rebuilding your self-trust and self-compassion Do you love the show? We've love for you to become an official supporter of The Confidence Podcast by becoming a Patron. We have 17 bonus episodes ready for you to unlock, all for just $5. Go to https://www.patreon.com/TheConfidencePodcast to get started.    INVITATION: Look, if you want to like yourself, give yourself and edge of confidence by understanding where you are in the 5 Stages of Confidence. If you've never heard my coaching on this before, now's the time to jump in. I'm re-offering my 5-star rated webinar on How to Have More Confidence. In it you'll learn the 5 Stages of Confidence, the Confidence Formula, and how to get from one stage of confidence to the next. Sign up for free at www.trishblackwell.com/freeclass REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Best confidence podcast. Hands down. Skrwzvh, 5 stars. A month or so ago my friend watched a guy strut by with a posture and confidence that made her stop and say, "If I had his confidence I could rule the world." And I stopped and thought, "That's an opportunity for me. Why the heck not me?" I strive to be an inspiration and role model to my two young children and to be the person I deserve to be to be myself. This podcast has really opened my eyes and my mind and is helping me become stronger and more confidence everyday. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your coaching and look forward to growing with you more. Thank you so much and please keep it up!    WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FORGIVE YOURSELF? Self-forgiveness is not letting yourself off the hook, or being easy on yourself.  It's understanding that unforgiveness doesn't help, and holding onto things hurts your psyche.  Guilt is a long-term decision to feel miserable for a long time. And there are deep consequences. You'll be miserable, and you'll attract other miserable people.  Difficulty forgiving also leads to heart attacks, high blood pressure and depression.  What types of self-destructive behavior can be hard to forgive? Any type that you have wanted to be free from - some examples of which are: over eating, over drinking, binging, compulsive shopping, gambling, scrolling, cutting, compulsive exercising, control, perfectionism, procrastination, smoking, toxic relationship patterns 13 WAYS TO START FORGIVING YOURSELF FOR SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR Take ownership of your mistake.  Articulate how you feel.  Identify the hurt Understand what you want (peace)  Recognize unrealistic expectations  Stop living on replay mode Apologize to yourself or your body Put things into perspective Allow God in  Replace guilt with gratitude  Renew your mind Do a new thing (repent, change behavior, etc.) Rest and trust.  Unbelief makes it hard for us to forgive ourselves. -we believe in forgiveness for others -we believe that God forgives in theory -so why can't we forgive ourselves NEXT STEPS IN REBUILDING SELF-TRUST & COMPASSION …while also still maintaining and nurturing positive behavior change. 

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/learn-to-code-the-fun-way-no-starch-press-books?partner=thetalkinggeekThink like a programmer: an introduction to creative problem solvingPerl one-liners: 130 programs that get things doneThe book of f#: break free with managed to functional programmingLearn Java the easy way: a hands-on introduction to programmingCode craft: The practice of writing excellent codeLearn you a Haskell for great good!: A beginner's guideClojure for the brave and true: learn the ultimate language and become a better programmerLand of lisp: learn to program and lisp, one game at a time!Learn you some erlang for great good!: Hey beginner's guidePractical SQL: a beginner's guide to store telling with dataThe book of r: a first course in programming and statisticsThe art of R programming: a tour of statistical software designImpractical Python projects: play full programming activities to make you smarterThe secret Life of programs: understand computers -- craft better codeThe rust programming language (covers rust 2018)C++ crash course: a fast-paced introductionThe art of Assembly language second editionEloquent JavaScript, third edition: a modern introduction to programmingIf Hemingway wrote JavaScriptPlease leave a rating/review for this podcast!Become a podcaster and get one month free! Sign up for a Spreaker pro plan with this link to save: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=thetalkinggeek (that is an affiliate link)I love Humble Bundle (especially the book deals), check them out: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=thetalkinggeek (that is also an affiliate link)If (for some reason) you want more of me, my blog is https://thetalkinggeek.com. And you can find me on social media at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyleTheTalkingGeek/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesouzaTwitter: https://twitter.com/thekylesouzaInstagram: http://instagram.com/thekylesouza

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/learn-to-code-the-fun-way-no-starch-press-books?partner=thetalkinggeekThink like a programmer: an introduction to creative problem solvingPerl one-liners: 130 programs that get things doneThe book of f#: break free with managed to functional programmingLearn Java the easy way: a hands-on introduction to programmingCode craft: The practice of writing excellent codeLearn you a Haskell for great good!: A beginner's guideClojure for the brave and true: learn the ultimate language and become a better programmerLand of lisp: learn to program and lisp, one game at a time!Learn you some erlang for great good!: Hey beginner's guidePractical SQL: a beginner's guide to store telling with dataThe book of r: a first course in programming and statisticsThe art of R programming: a tour of statistical software designImpractical Python projects: play full programming activities to make you smarterThe secret Life of programs: understand computers -- craft better codeThe rust programming language (covers rust 2018)C++ crash course: a fast-paced introductionThe art of Assembly language second editionEloquent JavaScript, third edition: a modern introduction to programmingIf Hemingway wrote JavaScriptPlease leave a rating/review for this podcast!Become a podcaster and get one month free! Sign up for a Spreaker pro plan with this link to save: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=thetalkinggeek (that is an affiliate link)I love Humble Bundle (especially the book deals), check them out: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=thetalkinggeek (that is also an affiliate link)If (for some reason) you want more of me, my blog is https://thetalkinggeek.com. And you can find me on social media at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyleTheTalkingGeek/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesouzaTwitter: https://twitter.com/thekylesouzaInstagram: http://instagram.com/thekylesouza

Jen Lee is the director and producer of two feature-length documentaries: Bright Lights (2016) and Indie Kindred (2013). A GrandSLAM storytelling champion, Lee's autobiographical stories have been featured on the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour. Her resources for artists and makers worldwide include The 10 Letters Project and Movies for Makers.In our conversation from 2017, Jen talks about:Uncovering memories of what you loveHow making things is a way to finding peaceRe-working your paradigm around how creative work gets doneThe more time and effort equation does NOT EQUAL BETTER WORK (it gets thin, not rich and deep)

I’ll start this episode off with some real shit because I know someone needs to hear this… You can’t help others until you help yourself. I don’t know what you’re going through right now, maybe lost your job during this covid pandemic, maybe baby girl doesn’t think you’re cute anymore or you just got dumped… Let’s just forget about all of that right now and let’s hone in on where you are heading or where you need to go moving forward…Kirsten I’m not sure if you do this, but I ask myself these questions as soon as I wake up. They are set in my phone as reminders, so here goes:What matters most in my life?What do I want most in life?Am I holding on to something I need to let go of?During these unfortunate events, jobs are being lost. But at the very same time, new ones are arising that we’ve never seen before. Flip life opportunities are of the abundance, Im talkin’ shoe flipping, sports cards, anything around the house, clothes, craiglists is poppin off. Very easy to go on there right now and buy something dirt cheap and resell on another platform like Ebay or Stock X.But that’s not why we’re on here today, Kirsten you start us off… What do you wanna discuss?Kirsten:My dudes lets be real, we become who we surround ourselves with. More specifically we take on the characteristics of the 5 people we spend the most time with. Do you ever notice you picking up different slang or verbage from your friends, co-workers, or SO. Thats because we naturally take on parts of those we hang out with. The good/bad thing is you will either grow as a person or you are going to stay stagnant and or find yourself in places you don’t want to be in. With all of that being said if you want to grow find one of these types and incorporate them in your life. You may even find people who have more than one of these characteristics. So here is what you want to look for in the people you spend the most time with.The Dreamer- the person always coming up with great ideas, things that you haven’t thought of, or someone who allows you to see something from a different perspectiveThe Driver- This is your worker bee. The person with the plan and is going to get shit doneThe motivator-This is your “cheerleader”, the person reminding you of your purposeThe Supporter- This person is your ride or die. They will never leave your sideThe devils advocate- this is the no nonsense person. They are blunt and going to tell it like it is. Im not telling you to get rid of all of your friends if they dont emulate one of these characters, but realize you may be stagnant in life because the people you spend time with aren’t challenging you to be the best version of yourself. You should never feel bad if you are on a path of growth and your friends don’t understand or cut you down for it. They are on a different path and don’t see your vision, you don’t have to say goodbye, but it may be a see you around.There is a good saying that goes, if you are the smartest person in the room you need to find a new room. The next thing to look at is are you being one of these things for someone else. You should want those around you to do better. Take the initiative and be one of the people that they need in their lives. Cooper:YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH. Make Today Count.- Cooper

This episode features a session from Becker's Dental + DSO Review Virtual Event: Teledentistry - Key Thoughts and What Can and Can't be DoneThe conversation include insight from the following speakers:- Stephen E. Thorne, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Dental Services- Geoff Ligibel, Chief Executive Officer, 42 North Dental- Arwinder Judge, DDS, Chief Clinical Officer, Aspen Dental- Dr. Anthony Naranja, Chief Clinical Officer, Affordable Care, LLC- Moderated by Gabrielle Masson, Writer/Reporter, Becker's Healthcare

I've worked from home for nearly 13 years, but all of a sudden I've found myself with two young kids to juggle at the same time too (thanks Corona Virus!). So in this episode I'm sharing with you my top 12 tips to help you be as productive as possible and continue to run your business even with kids in tow.What you'll learn from this episode:Why it's critical to be realistic to save your sanityWhy routine is more important than EVERHow to plan your day to set yourself up for successWhy you need to get out of your 'Mum' clothes to shift your headspaceThe significance of having a dedicated workspace for everyoneWhy self-initiated distractions are your biggest time suck - and how to deal with themHow to work in 'sprints' with your kids so that everyone feels more focused and happyWhy now is not the time to procrastinate and do the houseworkHow to energise your day and make it easier to get the important things doneThe importance of critical conversationsWhy bribery rocks!You can check out the show notes and links mentioned during this episode here: http://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast59I hope you find this episode valuable, and please join me over in the Busy Business Women Facebook Group for more support and guidance to help you manage the juggle!FayeX

***Note: I apologize for the annoying background noise in the episode! We spoke via phone which sadly did not result in the best audio quality, my apologies again.THE CONVOI am kicking off the Ineffable Goodness Podcast with the incredible Caits Meissner, PEN America's Prison and Justice Writing Program Director. Caits accomplishes all her work with an investment in transformative, restorative, and change-making capacities of imagination and creativity. Today I ask Caits about how she thinks about and approaches her work at PEN America in terms of resistance and exploring the possibility of concrete prison reforms from the crucial work that she— and the rest of the program— does. We also talk about:A brief summary of the work PEN America's Prison and Justice Writing Program is doing and has doneThe seemingly contradictory nature of non-reformist reformLooking at non-reformist reform as exploring the whyAnd, of course, What she feels ineffably good about at the momentResources:-Learn more about what PEN America's Prison and Justice Writing Program does:https://pen.org/prison-writing/____________________________________________________________________________________Wanna tell me what you think? Have questions? Ideas for other episodes? Guest suggestions? Let me know by emailing me— ineffablegoodness@gmail.com! Support the show (http://ineffablegoodness.com)

Welcome to the podcast Deepti Sharma! She is the CEO and Founder of Food to Eat, a community minded catering concierge. As the daughter of immigrants and a woman of color she was driven to start a business that connects minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. FoodtoEat helps businesses feed employees great food, while building stronger and more diverse work cultures through the experience of food and doing business with individuals from around the world. In this episode we discuss: The connection between community and foodThe process of creating her business and the WHY behind it How her mindset and advocacy work bleed into her parenting Gender equality and the work that still needs to be doneThe complexities of raising children (especially boys) Tune in now!

I am very glad I listened to your feedback as the downloads on this new season have been going nuts! My episode on the Five Weekly Habits To Step Into Your Future Self has already jumped to the #3 most downloads of all my episodes over the last 3 months.This week, I'm sharing behind the scenes of how I organised my business, with a very VERY special guest.I was super keen to pull back the curtains on how I organise my business, and I thought that getting my awesome business manager Michelle Broadbent in on the fun would help me do that.Michelle first reached out to me while I was in Bali with Lexi on our Eat Pray Love adventure early last year, and an email correspondence about how we'd work together after a few months finally ended up in her coming to help me in my business.She has been a pivotal part of the story of my second business for almost 18 months now, and is in equal parts supportive and bosses me around no end. She has been running her own business for the last two years, and she specialises in supporting female entrepreneurs just like me.In our chat, we cover:Our romantic story of how we met - ha!The three things that she sees us doing especially well on the organisation front as a team…… and the big thing she thinks we need to improve onHow we organise communication in our remote teamHer perspective on how I get shit doneThe things that drive her crazy about working with meThe biggest challenge she sees her clients having when it comes to organising their businessesMicro-managing and why many entrepreneurs do itThe key things to consider before bringing a business manager, EA, PA or VA into your businessHer genius wardrobe organisation approachThe weekly non-negotiables that help her navigate life as an entrepreneur and single mumI absolutely loved this chat, and I know that you'll get so much out of it.To find out more about Michelle, you can go to her website or stalk her on Instagram.Thank you to Une Piece for creating a ripple of good for not just one, but two charities with this episode - this gorgeous one-piece Brisbane-based swimwear brand donated to both the Butterfly Foundation and Call Time on Melanoma to be part of this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! And welcome to another edition of Inside The Newsroom. Today’s guest is… Jamil Smith, senior writer at Rolling Stone where he covers national affairs and culture. Jamil is one of the most prominent voices in America on race and politics, so I picked his brain on voter suppression and remembering the life of congressman Elijah Cummings, who sadly passed away last month. Both issues have shaped politics as we know it, so we got into the weeds of how to fix voting discrimination, as well as what legacy Cummings will leave behind. Below is a post-game of everything we discussed. Enjoy 💪Please Like Me, ThanksBefore you read on, please like this edition of Inside The Newsroom by clicking the ❤️ below the title. That way I’ll appear in clever algorithms and more people will be able to read.Elijah Cummings Wasn’t DoneThe news of Elijah Cummings’ passing last month sent shockwaves through the political world. On both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans attended Cummings’ funeral, which lasted for four and half hours due to the volume of people lining up to give eulogies. My favorite was from Barack Obama…No matter how much Cummings achieved in his 23 years in congress — Cummings was sworn in in 1996 after winning a special election of Maryland’s 7th District — it still feels that his death, at 68 years of age, was premature. Whether it was standing up for police brutality in the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in his native Baltimore, or his role in the impeachment of Donald Trump, Cummings was as good as they come.And he wasn’t done. As his widow Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, and Maryland Democratic Party chairwoman, said in her statement above, Elijah was working “until his last breath”, signing two subpoenas on his deathbed, both relating to the Trump administration’s policy change to temporarily end the ability for severely ill immigrants to seek care in the United States. Congressman Elijah Cummings left behind a gargantuan legacy that will take multiple people to replicate.Jamil Smith, Rolling StoneRacism Kills, LiterallyIt’s currently unknown what led to Cummings’ death, except “complications concerning longstanding health challenges," according to his office. What we do know is that Cummings faced the brutality of racism all his life, having first being attacked by a white mob for integrating a swimming pool in Baltimore when he was just 11 years old. We also know that racism causes real health problems. According to a recent study, racism promotes genes that trigger inflammation, one of the major drivers of disease. This is just one reason why black Americans have a life expectancy at birth of 75.6 years, while white Americans are expected to live to 79.April Thomas, University of Southern CaliforniaA Real-Life PurgeOne of congressman Cummings’ biggest fights was against voter suppression, spearheading the House Oversight Committee and becoming a leading voice within the Democratic Party on several civil rights issues. Continuing that fight is Stacey Abrams, a relatively new face to the wider public who’s tipped to be a powerful voice within the Democratic Party for years to come. Abrams shot to fame after she lost by just 0.4 per cent, or less than 60,000 votes, to Republican Brian Kemp in Georgia’s race for governor in the 2018 midterms. The race was riddled with so many allegations that the House Oversight Committee, led by Cummings, launched an investigation into what really happened. While the investigation is still ongoing, it was revealed recently that top Republicans in Georgia are continuing to use their power to suppress minority voters. In what is being ripped out of Kemp’s playbook, top officials in the state are investigating and issuing subpoenas to political opponents, without publicly showing evidence there was wrongdoing by those parties.That’s where Abrams comes in. Instead of following top Democrats’ calls to run for president, Abrams launched a new national voting rights campaign, Fair Fight 2020, which aims to educate and protect voters of their rights. In some ways, Republicans understand black voters better than Democrats. While voter suppression laws aren’t as overt as they once were, individual red states now use more insidious methods carefully planned to make it harder to register and to cast a vote. In Georgia, some counties were left with just a single polling station, and it’s thought that almost 16 million Americans overall were removed from electoral register between 2014 and 2016.Oliver Laughland, The GuardianWhich States Are Most Restrictive To Vote?I was surprised to see that Virginia, a state Hillary Clinton won by more than five points, was among the most restrictive states in the country, but that can be explained by the majorities held by the Republicans in both the state House and Senate. Thanks to the fine folks at the Guardian US, you can find out how restrictive each state is.Shelby County vs HolderIn 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 5-4 decision to strip away key protections of the Voting Rights Act, a staple in the country’s democracy since 1965. In the judgement, the SCOTUS ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act — the section that determines which states can change their voting laws without approval — was unconstitutional. Chief Justice John G. Roberts delivered the court’s opinion stating that “the Voting Rights Act of 1965 employed extraordinary measures to address an extraordinary problem,” suggesting that there’s now less need for voter protection. The neutering of the Voting Rights Act has paved the way for more than half of the nation’s states to tighten their voter-ID laws, including most recently Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Tennessee and Texas. John Schwartz, New York TimesTrump Visits Atlanta To Woo Black VotersDonald Trump visited Atlanta last week to launch his campaign Black Voices For Trump, and unsurprisingly, it quickly turned into a circus. Sadly I’ve run out of words to describe the hypocrisy of the president when it comes to trying to attract minority voters, so I’ll let you watch for yourself…Related Podcasts#55 — Lindsay Gibb(Power Plays newsletter) on the overt sexism in college and professional sports#51 — Jason Kander (Democratic Party) on why veterans have been left behind#47 — Ryan Grim (The Intercept, The Young Turks) on the history of progressivism within the Democratic PartyJob CornerEach week I’ll feature a selection of new journalism jobs. This week, the Texas Tribune announced several postings for their investigative unit project with ProPublica. They also have a bunch of student fellowships…Student FellowshipsData ReporterEngagement ReporterReporterResearch ReporterSenior EditorStory Producer Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

There is a growing number of church leaders who, having a heart of a true pastor, recognize the attractional model of the church is not getting the job doneThe metrics of our consumerist culture are not those of the kingdom of heaven. When we measure the success of our ministry primarily by attendance, money, and the Sunday experience, we have missed the point. The called-out ones that comprise the church Jesus is building are marked by an overwhelming passion for knowing him, a love and submission to his word, an appreciation for the majestic doctrines of salvation, a participation in the community of faith, and a longing to expand the influence of Christ’s rule in all the world.It is increasingly popular to complain about the consumer-church, but we continue to promote it because it gives us some basis for boasting in our own works. We continue to buy into it with only a few minor tweaks.

The slowest song ever madeeeeeee! Autotune that would put T-Pain to shame!Troubled Waters LyricsVerse 1Keep it downKeep them all downCos when the wind is rushing through my hairThe sound drowns you outLook around and seeThis aint how it’s meant to beYou’ve shattered my assumptionsOf life and familyPrechorusAnd I don’t know where I’m goingTrying to forget where I’ve beenThe mask has finished fallingAnd now I’ll have to confess what I’ve seenChorusTroubled watersAre trying to swallow meBut I’ll fight tooth and nailTo keep my sanityThings just aren’t the sameEverybody’s tornAbnormal appears to be the normVerse 2Stay out thereStay away from meI’m safe in here behind my eyesFrom your dishonestyThings were fineAnd thenIt all went to hell againThere is no silver liningIt’s the reason that I pretendPrechorusAnd I don’t know what I’m doingTrying to forget what I’ve doneThe trauma’s broken through andThe only option I have is to runChorusTroubled watersAre trying to swallow meBut I’ll fight tooth and nailTo keep my sanityThings just aren’t the sameEverybody’s tornAbnormal appears to be the norm-Solo-ChorusTroubled watersCouldn’t swallow meI fought tooth and nailNow I know victoryThings still aren’t the sameBut they’re getting warmAbnormal appears to be the normCone on outSpeak to meBe sure to Follow My Songs Suck on FacebookCheck out Your Man Alex Smith! on Facebook, Bandcamp, Spotify & iTunesCheck out James's other podcast Unfeatured Articles! on Facebook & iTunesAnd check out the other great podcasts from That's Not Canon Productionswww.thatsnotcanonproductions.com

Other Than ThisThe one thingYou shouldn’t have doneThe one thingEveryoneIf there was another waya way outhelp us to findthe way outHear our pleasHear our pleas ……..(trouble)I often wondered where I wound upI don’t recognize this as the place I was bornsomehow this is a different world andI believe I have died and I wound up hereThis place represents one of the levels of hellI’m not sure exactly what I did or what happenedbut obviously I didn’t pass musterI would like to do betterI am very sorry for what I’ve donebut no one will tell me what I’ve doneno one will tell me what I’ve done! Forget about all that!You don’t need to knowgo back to your little clubSecurity!We all exist to have fun--kick it out, get some--got it?That’s all it is, babyThat’s all it is, baby(I know you’re good)Get it while you can.No… don’t let it all fall downNot again!Not againNot againIs there a way behind the stars?Is there a way beyond the stars?There wasn’t a dome on the last place I was inThere was no throne where I came from(nobody, nobody)Who would be?Who would be?Well can I know--Anyway can I know what I did?Anyway other than thisIs there another option?Because this is not, it's not even following the rules of physics anymore--There is no cause and effect anymore  I’m surprised more people haven’t gonestark raving mad to be honest with youOK, I’m sorry.  I am sorry.I am very very sorry.BullshitYou’re not gonna stick me hereEverybody thinks they may go to heaven or hellSomething else….I want to knowIs there something other than thissomething otherIt’s all been fake!Is there any way back to the beginning?Before the beginning, before…. Written, Composed, & Produced By Zeph Daniel

I've written, deleted and rewritten this post a number of times both in my head and on the page, but everything seems inadequate. Let's start with the facts – on this episode I have founder of Dischord Records, activist, musician, producer, composer and archivist (among other things) Ian MacKaye.If you're reading this then there's a really good chance that you're a fan of or at least understand the influence Ian has had on music. Dischord Records and the Washington DC hardcore scene not only influenced punk music, but the effect it had on music at large is still apparent to this day. Some of the biggest and most well-known names in rock music that have emerged over the past 30 years were either involved with or inspired by what Ian and his friends created in Washington DC in the 1980s.That's really all the introduction I can give you because there is nothing more I can say or contribute that hasn't already been said elsewhere. There are books, documentaries and films dedicated to that scene and its impact (and indeed to Ian himself). Anything I write in this tiny space is bound to miss out some important detail. The narrative of that scene has been relayed a thousand times, and will no doubt be relayed a thousand times more.I hate to wheel out the old “once a lifetime opportunity” cliché but being able to chat with Ian MacKaye was certainly one of those. Ian has done his fair share of interviews over the years and in his own words, from the email correspondence we had before the interview, “the talking about the done has been interfering with the doing”. I'm still trying to figure out why he decided that it would be a worthwhile thing for him to talk to me, but I'm ever so glad that he did.This interview is as close to unedited as it is possible for it to be. My aim was to find out more about Ian's musical philosophy because given the monumental impact he's had on music I was intrigued to see what powered that, and if he ever stopped for a moment to think about the impact his achievements have had on the world.His intellect is stunning. He's polite, quick, lively, opinionated, wise and he does not suffer fools lightly. There are even a couple of moments in the interview that he takes me to task for some of the things I said to him – the way I phrase a particular question, or if he disagrees with something I've said or some of the thoughts I have. I appreciate that. This is a man who has lived twice the life I have in years, but at least ten times the life I have in experience.It was an absolute honour to talk to him.Highlights include:Learning how to say MacKaye properly when he was in ScotlandComing from a family of writers and archivistsThe foundation of punk being angryThe way that lead to violence at showsSome cool Minor Threat and Fugazi storiesHow he never really reflects on what he's doneThe role of Dischord being an archive labelThe difficulty for musicians touring America these daysAnd much, much more that I don't want to spoil for youNeedless to say, I was humbled by the experience of chatting to him. He's like a wise punk rock sage. He said that if I'm ever in DC that I should swing by Dischord house and pop in for some tea.I plan to do just that.Towards the end of the interview my mic cuts out and it switches over to my voice recorded on his end. I'm sorry for that, but it's still a great chat and you can still hear me.I hope you enjoy this episode. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Young is an animal right activist who went on a cross country run in which he cut fences to free mink from farms, which resulted in a potential life sentence, and becoming a fugitive on the run for 7 years.The punk rock roots of Peter's calling Furthering the mission of communities through actionFiguring out the only metric that matters in your work Lessons in persuasion and communication from protestsA look into the inner workings of life as a fugitive on the runInteresting life hacks from living as a fugitiveRegaining our sense that we don't know things that can't be doneThe transitions in and out of life in prison At various times, site editor Peter Young has been a fugitive, activist, author, prisoner, felon, spokesperson, animal liberator, protester, entrepreneur, saboteur, publisher, speaker, and criminal of conscience. You can follow him on twitter @peterdyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the best ways to travel long-term is to become a digital nomad. It's a fantastic lifestyle, though it's not for everyone.Should you become a digital nomad? Would you enjoy living and working on the road? How would you even get started with this lifestyle?Find out the answers to all of these questions in this interview with Marcus Meurer from DNX Global.In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, you will learn:Why Marcus prefers the digital nomad community to the traditional working environmentWhy “digital nomad” is not a professionThe best business model for digital nomadsHow to work out what kind of work to do as a digital nomadStrategies to monetize your blogWhy traveling can be good for getting work doneThe importance of relationships for travelersHow DNX Global came to beHow to plan an in-person eventThe best destinations and communities for digital nomads around the worldResources MentionedLocation IndieMarcus MeurerDNX GlobalDNX ToolboxForce MOnline AngelsRock my SiteWundersiteTraveliciaTo listen to more travel podcast episodes, click here.The post The Digital Nomad Revolution – Should I Join? : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.