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How many decisions in your business are you making based on what everyone else in your industry is doing?There are a lot of things local business owners treat like rules simply because “that's how everyone does it.”Pricing. Offers. Policies. Marketing. Even what they believe is possible in their city. In this episode, I'm challenging you to question all of it.Tune into this episode to learn:Why the “industry standard” may be one of the biggest things keeping you from becoming the local go-toThe problem with using what other businesses post, charge, sell, or achieve as evidence for what you should doThe question I want you asking instead of, “What does everyone else in my industry do?”Mentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.

In today's episode, we dive into what it means to “fall to the level of your systems” in health and fitness, focusing on meal planning and prepping, getting in NEAT, and going to the gym. We share our own experiences and many practical tips for making food prep, meal planning, and nutrition easier. We also move into the fitness side of things, sharing the power of walking, explaining how to rack up steps throughout your days, and how to find your best gym schedule.It's all about setting yourself up for success in a way that's flexible and adaptable to your needs.We chat about the importance of finding what works for you, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution to health and fitness. We also share stories about what happens when things don't go as planned and how to adjust without feeling like you've failed. By the end of this episode, you'll have a bunch of ideas on how to create systems that not only support your goals but also fit into your life without adding stress.“Decision fatigue is a real thing, especially when you have goals with nutrition and fitness, and you're creating a new lifestyle that supports where you want to be.”- Iris Deadlifts“The power of being outside doing some exercise and having something other than the inside of your house to look at can be incredibly uplifting.”- Meri“Curiosity over judgement.”- Amy RudolphThis week on Capable & Worthy:Meal prep variations and how to find what suits your style and preferencesHow to automate certain aspects of health and fitness to reduce decision fatigueOur unique systems for meal prep, NEAT, and the gymFreedom in StructureWhat are movement snacks and how you can use themWhat is temptation bundling to help us do the things we need to doThe benefits of having a structured gym planConnect with us:Iris Deadlifts on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Capable & Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | GooglePlay | iHeartRadioBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

Treating your team like family feels warm and caring, but it might be working against your leadership and having a negative impact on the business.A family relationship and a business relationship serve two very different purposes, and in a business, when the boundaries are blurred, accountability gets harder, standards slip, and you start making exceptions you'd never normally allow. In today's episode, I walk through five practical shifts that replace the family myth with something stronger, a team built on genuine care and clear standards. You'll come away with a better way to handle the conversations you've been avoiding, and a level of clarity that serves everyone in the business.IN THIS EPISODE:Why family belonging is unconditional, while team membership comes with real expectationsHow holding people accountable is one of the most caring things you can doThe difference between supporting your team and carrying every problem in their livesWhy blurred boundaries between friend and employer make hard conversations even harderA better metaphor than family for building loyalty, trust and belongingEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction[01:15] Why calling your team family can create serious problems[02:31] Families and businesses exist for completely different reasons[02:42] Word from our sponsor: Zenoti[04:46] The unconditional nature of family versus the realities of a team[06:34] Why caring about people does not mean avoiding accountability[07:57] The hidden cost of protecting one person from feedback[08:53] You are not responsible for fixing everyone's problems[10:03] How the family mindset creates a one-sided psychological contract[11:26] Why blurred boundaries make leadership so much harder[17:33] Recap: five things to remember about your team[18:58] Where to find the free salon management checklistWant MORE to help you GROW?➡️ Zenoti – all-in-one salon management platform with AI-powered client communications and automation. GMSB listeners get 50% off their first three months – Find out more

This country ballad is adapted from quotes by Frank Daley, Abraham Maslow, William Shakespeare, Satchel Paige, and Mark Twain.Do what you love. But first, know who you are. Or you'll choose your love wrong. — Frank DaleyMusicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are to ultimately be at peace with themselves. What human beings can be, they must be. — Abraham MaslowThis above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night of the day, thou canst not be false to any man. — William ShakespeareNever let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. — Satchel Paige, baseball pitcherThe two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you discover the reason why. — Mark Twain, novelistDo What You Love lyricsDo what you loveBut first, know who you areOr you'll choose your love wrongThat is the beginningThe beginning of self-knowledgeAsk yourself: Who are youAnd what are you doing here?In this jobIn this relationshipIn this countryOn this planet?Musicians must make musicArtists must paintPoets must writeIf they are ultimatelyTo be at peace with themselvesWhat human beings can beThey must be, they must beThis above allTo thine own self be trueAnd it must followAs the night follows dayYou cannot be false to any manNever let the oddsKeep you from pursuingWhat you know in your heartYou were meant to doThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

What does it take to reach the top of one of the largest tech organizations on the planet, and then walk away to fix the pipeline that got you there?In this episode of B the Way Forward, host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with Judith Spitz, former CIO of Verizon and founder of Breakthrough Tech, an initiative reshaping who gets access to power and influence in a tech-enabled world. Judith's path from applied research scientist to Fortune 10 C-suite leader to movement builder is not a story about climbing a ladder. It's a story about learning when the ladder stops serving you, and having the courage to go build a new one somewhere else.Brenda and Judith dig into what authentic leadership actually costs, why imposter syndrome is a conversation worth retiring, what happens to AI when the wrong people are in the room, and why the moment we are living in right now may be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to break a broken talent pipeline before it locks into place again. This is a conversation about humility, urgency, humanity, and the radical act of lifting others as you climb.Connect with Judith on LinkedInWe Learned About:How Judith built her leadership identity through applied research rather than corporate command-and-control, and why that unconventional start gave her the freedom to lead authentically from the beginningJim Collins' definition of great leadership as "a paradoxical combination of personal humility and professional will" and why that framework reshapes how we think about authorityWhy Judith wants us to retire the imposter syndrome conversation and replace it with a more empowering reframe: you don't have to know everything, you just have to surround yourself with people who doThe moment Judith looked around the C-suite and realized women weren't coming up behind her in 30 years, and why that observation became the foundation of Breakthrough TechWhat "democratizing privileged access" actually means in practice, from Sprinternship micro-internship programs to AI-focused work-based learning cohortsChapters:0:00 Introduction & Season Theme1:00 Meet Judith Spitz, Former CIO of Verizon and Founder of Breakthrough Tech2:30 What Pressure at the C-Suite Level of a Fortune 10 Company Actually Looks Like4:00 Relationships as Rocket Boosters: How Judith Survived the Peak5:30 The "March": Suits, Pumps, and How Women Were Taught to Perform Leadership7:30 Judith's Unconventional Path: Why Coming Up Through Research Changed Everything10:00 Authenticity as the Non-Negotiable Foundation of Leadership13:00 Jim Collins, Personal Humility, and the Paradox of Great Leadership15:30 Why Judith Wants to Retire the Imposter Syndrome Conversation18:00 Leaving Verizon: How Do You Know When It's Time to Go?21:00 Fall in Love With the Problem, Not the Solution23:00 The Origin Story of Breakthrough Tech26:00 Women in CS Peaked in 1986: The Data That Would Not Let Judith Rest27:30 Democratizing Privileged Access: What It Means and Why It Matters35:00 How to Hear the Voice That Tells You It's Time to Do Something Different38:00 What Happens When You Give Overlooked Talent a Foot in the Door41:00 How Judith Stays Motivated on the Hardest Days43:00 Was Your Drive Rooted in Achievement? Judith's Honest Answer47:30 Who Is in the Room When AI Decisions Are Made, and Who Is Not53:00 The AI Skills Gap: What Hiring Managers Say vs. What Technical VPs Need58:00 The Medical Residency Model and the Once-in-a-Generation Pipeline Opportunity1:01:00 Defining Leadership by Integrity, Not Title1:02:00 Closing Thoughts: You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Lead Change#BTheWayForward #WomenInTech #BreakthroughTech #AIWorkforce #TechEquity #LiftAsYouClimb #InclusiveAI #WomenInLeadership

As more and more stories of survivors are being shared, it canbe hard to reconcile the horrific level of evil that is in the world. Yet, we are in a time that light is exposing darkness and Truth is being revealed so that those effected can be completely healed. Listen in as Tiffany Jo Baker talks with Jenny Hewett, a coach and author, who shares a little about her journey ofhealing from Satanic Ritual Abuse at the hands of family and others as a child.Listen in for:What is Satanic Ritual AbuseHow Dissociative Identity Disorder plays a role in healingThe level of healing only Jesus can doThe steps and keys of a healing journey Key quotes:“The nature of the Satanic Ritual Abuse was completelyhidden, which is part of what SRA is.” – Jenny Hewett“Jesus leads season by season on what the healing lookslike.” – Tiffany Jo Baker“There is nothing that we have experienced that He has notexperienced with us.” – Jenny Hewett“Over the months of therapy, crazy memories started to surfaceof horrendous, unimaginable things.” – Jenny HewettFavorite Scriptures:Matthew 19:14 – “Jesus said, ‘Let the little childrencome to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'”Luke 8:17 – “For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.”Hebrews 7:25 – “Therefore He is able also to save to theuttermost those who come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” To learn more about Jenny Hewett, check out her book AUnited Heart  https://amzn.to/4xcECdZ coaching/website https://www.identityanddestinycoaching.com/, and her free guided visualizations here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbdBxWedK5XtbbVJc3UoVUh2cAezZBFG?usp=drive_link *Want timely words, resources, and episodes delivered rightto your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribtoday to never miss an episode at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe (don'tworry, you won't get spam or excessive emails)*If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast,this isn't for you.. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Don't miss the next Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast episode as wecontinue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/tiffany-jo-baker-podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcasts. Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the thingsyou are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon and my website shop here. ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo ) As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach andHoly Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram, Facebookand https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!

Send us Fan MailShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/545.You did the work. So why does it feel like you're the last one to get paid for it?In this episode, Moshe sits down with Saumya Banker, CEO and co-founder of Donna AI, to break down exactly where law firm revenue disappears — and what to do about it.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the average solo firm only collects 66% of the billable work they actually doThe real reason lawyers lose 10–30% of their time before it ever reaches an invoiceWhy discounting isn't a pricing problem — it's a documentation problemHow unpaid invoices end up floating for 93 days (and what that's actually costing you)Why firms on flat fee and subscription models still need to track time — even without hourly billingIf you've ever looked at your bank account and wondered why it doesn't match how hard you and your team are working, this one's for you.The billable hour isn't your real problem. The gap between the work you do and the money you collect for it is — and most firms have no idea how wide that gap actually is.Chapters:[00:00] Why billing leakage is killing law firm revenue and how to fix it[05:20] How poor time tracking leads to lost income for your practice[07:16] Avoid client disputes with detailed, transparent billing narratives[11:29] Train associates for efficiency: stop hidden time and revenue loss[14:14] Use AI tools to automate attorney time tracking and descriptions[17:41] Streamline workflows so lawyers bill confidently and accurately[28:44] Leverage time tracking analytics to set profitable flat or hybrid fees[31:56] Get real-time alerts before client retainers run out Resources mentioned:

Send us Fan MailWe are at the height of summer here in Maine — that peak of the pendulum swing before it begins its long arc back toward the quiet of winter. And I've been feeling that shift in my own body, that sense of the tide beginning to turn. It felt like the right moment to talk about something I've been sitting with for a while.We have no shortage of conversation about the physical symptoms of perimenopause. And those symptoms are real and deserve to be taken seriously. But I rarely see the other side of this transition named — the awakening, the shedding, the emergence into a version of ourselves that is more whole, more embodied, more able to speak our truth and follow what we actually need.This episode is about that other side.What we cover:The pendulum of the seasons — how the arc of summer into autumn mirrors the arc of our own lives, and why recognizing those rhythms matters in a culture built around samenessPerimenopause as portal — why this transition is not just a hormonal event but an identity shift as profound as puberty or becoming a mother, and why the disorientation of it makes complete senseThe snake shedding its skin — what it feels like to have previous versions of yourself fall away, and why the essence underneath was always thereThe archetypes: maiden, mother, virgin, crone — how we move through different versions of ourselves at each major hormonal threshold, and why none of those previous versions ever fully disappearsThe midlife virgin archetype — not sexual initiation, but wholeness. The person who is whole unto themselves, whose validation comes from within rather than without. Like virgin wool, virgin forest, virgin olive oil — undiluted, pure unto itself.Doing from being — why this season isn't about doing less, but about the doing coming from a place of being rather than the being being a result of what you doThe ripple effect — how the women who are navigating this transition consciously are doing it not just for themselves but for every younger woman watching, and for the cultural narrative around what midlife actually means for womenThe invitation — who are you when you're not people pleasing? What actually lights you up? Who is emerging on the other side of this fire?Resources & people mentioned:Kimberly Ann Johnson — mother circle training, The archetypes of maiden, mother, virgin, and crone in women's wisdom traditionsResources:Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered why it feels so hard just to keep up?In this powerful Moment, Dr Giselle Goodwin shares the personal turning point that changed the course of her life—and the research that followed.After reaching a breaking point on her 35th birthday while juggling two young children and two businesses, Giselle became convinced she simply wasn't coping. But years later, after completing a PhD in women, work and wellbeing, she discovered something that completely changed her perspective:It wasn't her that was failing. It was the impossible expectations placed on modern mothers.Together, Zoe and Giselle explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, burnt out and like they're constantly falling short, despite doing more than ever before. If you've ever wondered why motherhood feels so much harder than you expected, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood and far less alone.

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN Follow these links!Direct link to petition:  https://ducks.quorum.us/campaign/duckfactory/Link to DU page and federal register link:   https://www.ducks.org/save-the-duck-factoryLearn why Ducks Unlimited is asking waterfowl hunters to take action on one of the most important conservation issues affecting duck production in North America. Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens for an update on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's ongoing review of regulations related to drain tile setbacks around permanently protected wetland easements in the Prairie Pothole Region. Building on an earlier emergency update, Mike and Scott explain new information regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services's Request for Information on determining drain tile setbacks for landowners on property where the Service  owns wetland easements. They discuss a newly found document that states the Service's proposal to repeal the 2024 rule. They remind us why these easements matter, how Duck Stamp dollars have helped protect millions of acres of critical waterfowl habitat, and why DU believes maintaining these protections is essential for the future of duck production and wetland conservation. Topics CoveredNew developments regarding the 2024 drain tile setback ruleHow wetland conservation easements workThe role of Duck Stamp dollars in protecting prairie habitatWhy prairie wetlands are known as the Duck FactoryHow drain tile can affect wetlands and duck productionWhat Ducks Unlimited is asking hunters to doThe importance of participating in the federal comment processWhy this issue is considered a top conservation priorityListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORY

Code review has always been a time sink. AI just makes the dysfunction undeniable.Luca Rossi, founder of Refactoring.fm and builder of the open source tool Tolaria, has been running one of engineering's most-read newsletters for five years, with over 170,000 subscribers. He's also been doing what a lot of engineering leaders talk about but rarely do: building a real product with AI agents to pressure-test what's actually possible today.In this conversation, Rob and Luca dig into the state of AI adoption at the midpoint of 2026; what high-performing teams are getting right, why most orgs are still just bolting AI onto a broken process, and why code review was already a questionable practice before AI came along. Luca also walks through the "guides, gates, and guards" framework he uses to keep AI agents productive and honest on Tolaria: the instructions that steer agent behavior, the deterministic hooks that catch what agents ignore, and the nightly reflection loops that catch the rest.Luca is the founder of Refactoring.fm, a newsletter and community covering software engineering and engineering leadership. He spent a decade as a CTO and startup founder before going independent, and now builds in public as both a writer and a solo product builder.In this episode:Why adopting AI without fixing your process just means moving faster in the wrong directionWhat the most mature engineering teams are doing differently in 2026The guides, gates, and guards framework for AI-assisted developmentWhy Luca has been a code review skeptic since before the AI eraHow building Tolaria became a way to get ground truth about what AI agents can actually doThe unexpected differences between running a startup and running an independent content businessSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Success isn't an event. It's a process.In this return appearance on the Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran welcomes back entrepreneur, business strategist, and longtime mentor Mike Husson for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to achieve mastery in business and life. Drawing from decades of experience building companies, coaching leaders, and working alongside some of the most recognizable names in personal development, Mike introduces his framework for The Eight Phases of Mastery—a practical roadmap for turning ambition into sustained excellence. Together, Jay and Mike explore why today's technology may accelerate results, but it can never replace the character, resilience, and wisdom that come from experience. While artificial intelligence can shorten timelines, it cannot shortcut maturity. The reps still matter. The failures still matter. The lessons earned through action remain irreplaceable. In this episode, you'll discover:The Eight Phases of Mastery and how they build upon one anotherWhy desire must begin with knowing exactly what you want—and why you want itThe difference between making a decision and making a commitmentWhy reviewing your performance is one of the most overlooked habits of high achieversHow repetition creates confidence, competence, and ultimately masteryWhy attaching yourself to outcomes often prevents long-term successHow AI should be used as a tool—not a replacement for critical thinkingWhy the fundamentals of business never change, even when the tools doThe importance of balancing timeless principles with modern technologyMike also reflects on lessons learned from producing large-scale events with some of the biggest names in personal development, building businesses through economic uncertainty, and discovering that the path to mastery always circles back to the beginning. Even the greatest performers never stop refining the fundamentals. Whether you're launching your first business, leading a growing organization, or striving to become exceptional at your craft, this conversation is a reminder that success is rarely built through shortcuts. It is earned through deliberate practice, continual learning, and the willingness to keep showing up long after the excitement has faded.Because mastery isn't about arriving.It's about becoming the kind of person who never stops learning.

Most women prepare for birth in their heads. But birth doesn't happen in your head.In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Ann Beresford - doula of 24 years, award-winning author, and host of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast -  for an honest conversation about what's actually missing from birth preparation.We unpack:Why a checklist birth plan isn't enough and why a 'birth manifesto' is a better ideaWhy knowing how you want to feel during labour matters more than what you want to happenHow to prepare your birth partner to actually support youWhy putting away the contraction timer might be the best thing you doThe difference between preparing for a home birth vs hospitalWhat physiological birth really means and why it's quietly disappearingWhy trusting your instincts matters Follow Sallyann Beresford on Instagram: @theultimatebirthpartnerFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Birth Ready with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and wondered,"The red flags were there. Why didn't I see them?"In this episode of the Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores how to recognize emotionally unsafe people before becoming emotionally invested. While emotionally unsafe individuals don't usually reveal themselves immediately, their patterns often tell a different story than their words.Building on last week's conversation about Why Low Self-Worth Attracts Toxic Partners and How to Break the Cycle, this episode helps listeners develop discernment and identify warning signs that can protect their emotional well-being in future relationships.You'll learn how emotional safety differs from chemistry, why consistency matters more than promises, and how to identify behaviors that create confusion, instability, and emotional insecurity.Whether you're dating, healing from a past relationship, or learning to make healthier relationship choices, this episode will equip you with practical tools to recognize emotional safety and protect your heart.In This Episode, We Discuss:Recap From Last WeekWhy low self-worth can make us vulnerable to toxic partnersThe connection between self-worth and relationship choicesHow trauma bonds, weak boundaries, and fear of abandonment keep people stuckPractical steps to begin breaking unhealthy relationship patternsWhat Emotional Safety Really MeansThe difference between emotionally safe and emotionally unsafe peopleWhy promises don't build trust—patterns doThe importance of observing behavior over time5 Signs Someone May Be Emotionally Unsafe1. Their Words and Actions Don't MatchWhy consistency mattersRecognizing mixed signalsLearning to trust patterns instead of promises2. They Avoid AccountabilityDefensiveness and blame shiftingWhy healthy people take responsibility for their behavior3. Everything Happens On Their TermsOne-sided relationship dynamicsWarning signs of emotional control4. They Minimize Your FeelingsEmotional invalidationHow dismissing your emotions can impact your self-trust5. You Feel Worse About Yourself Around ThemThe connection between emotional safety and self-worthWhy healthy relationships should support your growthReflection QuestionsTake some time this week to reflect on these questions:Am I paying attention to patterns instead of promises?Do I feel emotionally safe expressing my needs and concerns?Does this relationship bring me peace or confusion?Am I constantly explaining away red flags?Would I want someone I love to be treated this way?Featured Song

New York City can be very hot, humid, and sticky during the summer months. Additionally, June is one of the wettest months in New York City. This makes for an interesting and unique experience when traveling to New York in the summer.In this article, we're going to help you prepare for NYC's summer heat with tips on:Understanding the challenge of the subwaysPacking for the heatThings to doThe best food and drink options for hot summer days in New York CityA common travel challenge in the summerThe NYC Heat & Subway ExperienceWhile you may think you're used to hot weather, there is a big difference between dry heat and wet heat. New York City often has humidity at 80% or higher, and when coupled with 90+° temperatures, it makes for a very sticky situation.Being in New York City in the summer is like being in a wet hair dryer. The second you step outside, you will feel slightly damp and be a little bit sweaty. That's just the way it goes.Subway TempsOne of the stranger experiences is the intense heat inside subway stations. There is no AC in New York City subway stations, and while you think it would be cooler underground, the energy from the subways makes it extremely hot.Subway stations are frequently 10-15° hotter than the outside temperature. An analysis conducted in July of 2015 found that the Brooklyn Bridge City Hall 456 platform hit 106.6°F, despite the outdoor temperature hovering around 90°F.NYC Packing List for SummerWhile we have a general NYC packing list, we'll cover some essentials for the hot summer months.Here are items you should bring to NYC during the summer:Travel sunscreenSunglassesPortable fanHatLightweight, breathable clothingElectrolytesReusable water bottleCompact umbrellaActivities & Things to DoNYC has no shortage of fun activities, and that's true even in the summer. Let's look at some things to do when it's hot outside, and you need a place to cool down in New York.MuseumsPublic library, specifically the flagship 5th Ave locationBroadwayCity parksBeachesFerriesHot Day? Get Ice CreamSome of our favorite ice cream spots in NYC include:Mr Softee, classicSalt & StrawCafe PannaVan LeeuwenItalian IceA Note on Summer Travel to/from NYCAlmost every summer we have traveled to or from New York City, we've experienced delays at some point during air travel. While New York City is very hot, it often gets many lightning strikes and thunderstorms in the summer months. Those storms often lead to ground stops, delays, and travel issues when flying in and out of New York City.If you are able to, base your travel plans on baking in a little bit of extra time just in case you hit delays; it's worth trying to do that.You'll Have to Check It Out - Pier i CafePier i Cafe is both a phenomenal spot to eat on the Upper West Side AND something fun to do!It's open from May to mid-October. But when open, it's an amazing spot to grab some delicious food and take in beautiful NYC days with a view of the water.They offer local beers, fresh salads, really tasty fish and chips, and so much more.The cafe is right near a pier and offers plenty of outdoor seating. We love coming here with our dogs!Want even more NYC insights? Sign up for our 100% free newsletter to access:Dozens of Google Maps lists arranged by cuisine and location50+ page NYC Navigation Guide covering getting to & from airports, taking the subway & moreWeekly insights on top spots, upcoming events, and must-know NYC tipsGet started here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebrand.ly/nyc-navigation-guide

You almost always have a rock-solid rear rest on your body — and most hunters never use it. Cliff sits down with Mike from Tricer to break it down.This one gets into the weeds on glassing tripods vs. shooting tripods, stabilized binos vs. tripod-mounted glass, reading bullet trace, and the simple rear-rest tricks (a puffy jacket, your pack, even your bino harness) that turn a wobbly hold into a locked-in shot.In this episode:Why a tripod forces systematic glassing — and why stabilized binos may cost you animalsFilming every shot: recovering wounded game and solving "misses" that were actually hitsHow to read bullet trace through a spotterMatching your tripod to the hunts you actually doThe rear-rest position that gives you two points of contact with the groundWhat NRL Hunter teaches hunters about building positions under time pressureMike Herne - https://www.instagram.com/mike_herneTricer - https://tricer.com/ (CLIFFG for 10% off)---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

You were asked a simple question, and somehow you ended up three reasons deep in an explanation no one wanted. For women with chronic illness, that reflex is more than a quirk. It is one of the quiet emotional patterns that drains the exact energy your body needs to heal.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you over-explain and justify when a simple answer would doThe hidden energy cost of defending yourself against a judgment that isn't comingA one-sentence shift that keeps your energy where your body needs itIf you're not sure what emotional patterns are connected to your physical symptoms this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify those in under 30-seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Karis Jones, Sarah Jerasa, and Rabani Garg, friends of the show and the team behind the award-winning #HackYourStack initiative, to talk about what it actually means to teach digital and networked texts and cultivate literacies in the plural. #HackYourStack started as a play on NCTE's Build Your Stack initiative and as a response to its Critical Media Literacy Task Force's call for more practical digital and multimodal resources for teacher educators and practitioners. Over the course of several years' worth of conference hangs and Zoom calls, we eventually developed a Notion database of educational resources organized by different modalities (video essays, fan fiction, hip-hop, TikTok, webtoons, gaming, podcasts, digital storytelling). Each Notion card contained curated scholarly research, mentor texts, and teacher-facing instructional materials all in the same place. It is truly a one stop shop for all things multimodal composing—analogue, digital, and otherwise.Over the course of our dialogue, we get into the differences between EdTech and (what I referred to in a previous article as) MADTech, what it looks like to treat young people as knowers rather than casualties of a never ending “literacy crisis,” and why a total retreat to RETVRN pedagogies misreads the post-literacy problem entirely. There are even some cringe confessionals about times where Karis and I tried and failed to be cool young millennial teachers before we learned about more responsive and participatory ways to invite youth culture into our classrooms. This is a conversation long in the making considering the work we've put into this database, various workshops, and even a Special Issue with the Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE) journal. The culmination of which was our receiving the 2025 English Language Arts Teacher Educators' National Technology Leadership Fellowship award. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.Key Concepts from the Episode:Affordances and LimitationsEvery medium makes some kinds of meaning possible and closes others off. The pedagogical work is asking what a medium opens up and how communities build practices through and with its affordances.“Schoolifying” these practices by turning them into worksheets or templates tends to strip out the exact thing that made it worth borrowing in the first place: the audience, stakes, and network.Youth as Knowers & DoersRabani's framework treats young people's out-of-school literacies as knowledge rather than deficit, which changes what the adult in the room is actually there to do.Applied to the “literacy crisis,” this reframes the panic as a measurement and framing problem without discounting its concerns entirely. Kids are reading and writing constantly; school just hasn't counted the forms they're doing it in.The Post-Digital ClassroomDrawing on Jandrić and Rowsell, the digital becomes another embedded layer of meaning-making, sitting alongside the analog rather than above it.The payoff is a classroom that neither fetishizes nor demonizes the screen. The analogue becomes a deliberate choice rather than a nostalgic default. Screens are for creative communication, not content deliveryWhat AI Can't DoThe cheating panic pushes teachers toward blue books and handwriting. The episode argues for the opposite move: composing that demands presence and audience—podcasts, video essays, made within and for real communities.Persona, voice, and embodiment don't replicate the way a five-paragraph essay does, which makes multimodal genres a harder thing to fake and a more honest picture of what a student can actually do.Regular readers of Becoming Literary will recognize quite a few throughlines: the convergence of new media and the humanities, postdigital aesthetics, English teaching, and cringey millennial humor. PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show

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What if getting dressed wasn't about fashion?What if it was about recognition?On this episode of YES, BRAND, Hersh Rephun sits down with celebrity stylist Jenni Lee for a conversation that starts with clothes and ends somewhere much deeper.After decades styling actors, musicians, and public figures, Jenni discovered the real transformation never happened in front of the camera.It happened in the fitting room.Together they explore:Why clothes tell your story before you doThe difference between fashion and identityWhy success often outpaces someone's self-imageHow visibility changes what we need from our wardrobeWhy style is less about shopping and more about recognitionThe surprising psychology behind confidence and clothingWhat AI can imitate... and what it never willHow getting dressed can become an act of self-trust instead of self-consciousnessAlong the way, Jenni shares stories from Hollywood, New York Fashion Week, and the dressing rooms where she's watched people see themselves differently for the very first time.At its heart, this episode explores a simple idea:Your best outfit doesn't change who you are. It helps other people meet the version that's already there.Website: https://www.jennileestylist.consulting/--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir' with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you're building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Remember when summer meant you got to just... whatevs? No school, nowhere to be, just go. But then as an adult with ADHD, summer shows up and the structure just evaporates. Your kiddos are out of school. Friends are on vacation. Meetings get pushed, projects stall, and everyone who used to be available just... isn't. And yet you're still supposed to be fully operational.David and Isabelle call it what it is: the evaporation of structure. Your brain is literally zapped by all the change before summer even really starts. So they get into what actually helps. You start with a whimper. You give yourself a menu instead of a resolution. Two or three low-stakes things to work towards that don't have to look any specific way. David has a summer goal story in this episode that proves it... aaaaand might also end with Italian ice. The whole point is permission. Permission to do it your way and take a break before you think you need one. Which is exactly what David and Isabelle are doing. They're stepping away for the summer while still dropping some of the best past Something Shiny: ADHD! episodes into the feed for you to revisit. Perfect for those moments this summer when the routine is gone and your brain needs something to hold onto.In this episode:Why the evaporation of structure hits ADHD brains so hard, and why the first week is always a washWhy your brain is literally zapped by all the change before summer even really startsWhy taking a break before you think you need one is one of the most adaptive things an ADHD brain can doThe menu approach to summer and why it works when goals don'tWhat getting out of the house alone for an hour a week actually does-------Wait, What's That? Here are some of the terms and people mentioned in this episode explained:Dialectical David's word for something that holds two completely opposite truths at the same time. Summer is the break you waited for all year and also chaos incarnate. Both are true at once.Low-Demand Parenting Isabelle's approach to the summer transition. When the demands of changing schedules, new drop-offs, and constant curveballs go way up, she cuts herself and everyone around her way more slack. You cannot have all the disruption and all the expectations. Something has to give.The Menu Approach What David and Isabelle land on as the ADHD-friendly alternative to summer goals. Two or three low-stakes things to work towards through the summer. No pressure to finish. No pressure to do them every day. When your routine disappears, you pick from the menu.The Artist's Way A book by Julia Cameron that Isabelle brings up as a summer goal. Built around two practices: Morning Pages and the Artist Date.Morning Pages Three pages, any notebook, handwritten if possible, every day. Brain dump. You can burn them when you're done. The point is the release.Artist Date One hour a week, alone, outside the house, in a new environment that has nothing to do with your work. No spending required. Isabelle and Bobby still do these.Conception vs Perception David's distinction between what you imagine something will cost you and what it actually takes once you start. He started by walking around the block. One day he looked up from his audiobook and realized he was half a mile farther than he'd ever been.Replays What Something Shiny is dropping in the feed this summer while David and Isabelle take a break. Best of episodes coming your way now through August.Something Shiny Fanny Pack Isabelle's send-off going into the break: get the cool fanny packs and wear them with pride everywhere. Consider it one of your summer accommodations;) Grab yours here at www.somethingshinypodcast.com/merch/p/fanny-pack.-------

Retention Beats Recruitment: The Real Chiropractic Growth FormulaMost chiropractors believe the path to a bigger practice is simple: more new patients. Dr. Kevin Day says that's exactly backwards — and it's burning docs out and draining their bank accounts in the process.In this episode, Nick sits down with Dr. Kevin Day of The Remarkable Practice to unpack how he scaled his own practice from 100–150 visits a week to over 600 (with 700 in sight) — not by chasing new patients, but by mastering retention, patient education, and team training. If you feel stuck on the new-patient hamster wheel, this conversation will change how you think about growth.What you'll learn:Why it's far cheaper to keep a patient than to buy a new one — and how that changes your entire growth strategyWhat PVA (Patient Visit Average) really tells you, why the industry average of 12 is a problem, and the simple rule that your PVA should be 10x your years in practiceThe dentistry lesson from the 1930s that explains why patient education is your most powerful retention toolWhy "every role is clinical" and how your front desk and support staff quietly make or break retentionThe three stages of practice growth: doctor training (0–150), staff training (150–300), and patient training (300+)The litmus test that reveals whether your team actually believes in what you doThe two biggest team-training mistakes that stall practices in the 80–150 visits/week rangeThe 5 domains every practice runs on (attraction, conversion, retention, team, money) and the "4 R's" for building systems that don't depend on youHow predictable revenue (EFTs & lifetime value) lets you bonus your staff, forecast growth, and finally step into the CEO seatWhy the average chiropractor makes $500K worth of mistakes in their first 15–20 years — and how coaching shortcuts the curveA line worth the whole episode: "Teaching changes what you know, training changes how you do things, but coaching changes how you think."Connect with Dr. Kevin Day & The Remarkable Practice:Email: drkevin@theremarkablepractice.comWebsite: theremarkablepractice.comDr. Kevin is hosting a 2-hour retention intensive in August — https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

In April, Laurel Simpson's husband was rushed to the hospital — and for ten days she didn't know if he would live. In this tender, remarkable conversation, Laurel walks Glenn and Phyllis through what it actually looks like to process Fear in real time when it won't stop coming. Not the tidy version where you feel it once and it passes — the version where Fear arrives wave after wave after wave, and you have no choice but to sit with it. What she discovered in that hospital room will change how you think about the emotion you've been taught to fight your whole life.In this episode:Why Fear feels like it's "coming against you" — and what it's actually trying to doThe moment Fear "held hands with Anger" so Laurel could advocate for her husbandHow Lonely sat with her on the nights she was too exhausted to keep goingThe near–panic-attack morning Phyllis walked her through the Core Emotion Wheel, one emotion at a timeWhy "the more I resisted her, the louder she got"Co-regulation and why you were never meant to do hard things aloneWhat our kids actually need from us when we're afraidAbout Laurel Simpson: Laurel is a certified Connection Coach specializing in trauma and nervous-system work, and she's the warm voice behind the Connection Codes inbox — if you've ever emailed info@connectioncodes.co, Laurel is the one who saw it. She lives in Canada, and she shares this story from the other side of one of the hardest seasons of her life.Resources mentioned:The Core Emotion Wheel (free download) → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cewConnect with a certified Connection Coach → connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menuFoundations Masterclass → connectioncodes.co/foundationsWork with Laurel: Laurel offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book a session with her directly → calendly.com/laurelsimpsonYou can also reach her anytime through info@connectioncodes.co.

Ever been told the only way to "fly at the pointy end of the plane" is to hustle 24/7, live away from home 340 days a year, and barely see your kids? Leonie's response: are you fu**ing stupid? This week she pulls back the red velvet curtain on her quarterly planning retreat — the rituals, the lake ceremonies, the non-alcoholic botanical wine, and the exact process she runs to help women plan a whole quarter in a single day. And Tam shares what it was like for her to be in the receiving seat for it... and what changed for her business from doing it.Who this is for: If you're a creative, healer, or coach who's so deep in the to-do list you can't see your own business clearly anymore — and you're craving strategy that doesn't smell like bro-marketing — this one's for you. Especially if you're neurodivergent, sensitive, and done with hustle culture telling you to JUST DO MORE! WORK MORE HOURS! HUSTLE HUSTLE!Topics covered:How Leonie structures a full-day quarterly planning retreatWhy reviewing last quarter matters more than vision-settingLetting-go rituals, lake ceremonies, and celebration circlesHot-seating: why other people see your business clearer than you doThe anti-patriarchal case against hustle cultureChoosing a venue by energy, nature, and grounding (not corporate boardrooms)Introducing Content Blast — a month of content done in one dayKey insights:There's gold to mine in what just happened — review before you plan, every timeCelebration shifts your identity: you plan the next quarter as someone who's already made miraclesBrainstorming for OTHER people's businesses builds the muscle to see your own clearlyHustle's only answer is "more" — but we live in a finite world, and the "more" gets stolen from your kids, your body, your relationshipsMost hustle bros have someone (usually a woman) holding everything else togetherYou can fly business class without burning your life to the groundYou don't have to use everything in the Academy — one thing makes your money backThe easiest business model on earth: serve, over-deliver, and people stay for decadesNotable quotes:"I can fly at the pointy end of the plane, and I am away from my children zero days of the year." — Leonie"Does he think that's a flex? Let me show you a fuc*ing flex." — Tam"I just serve and over-deliver and make it so exceptional that people stay for years, decades. It's the easiest business model on earth." — LeonieLinks & resources:Content Blast (free inside the Academy, sign up in the next week): leoniedawson.com/blastUnicorn Biz & Life Academy — 150+ programs, under $100/yearGrow Mastermind — next quarterly retreat is in SeptemberNew member? Email support@leoniedawson.com for your handmade "start here" listSubscribe and review: If this episode lit you up, hit subscribe and leave a quick review — it helps more glorious humans find their way here. And if you want to actually get your content DONE with us in the room together, come to Content Blast!#WomenInBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #AntiHustle #CreativeBusiness #SpiritualBusiness #ADHDinBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ContentCreation #WomenSupportingWomen #ConsciousBusiness

What if some of the most common beliefs about psychedelics are actually making the journey harder?In this special live episode, recorded at Anatha Fest, I unpack six common myths about psychedelic medicine work—from the idea that psychedelics will "fix" us, to the belief that bigger doses always lead to deeper healing. Drawing on my own experiences with ayahuasca, iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, coaching, and psychedelic integration, this talk explores a more grounded, nuanced approach to personal growth and transformation.Topics CoveredWhy psychedelics won't fix you (and why that's actually good news)The difference between insight and integrationWhat it means to be an active participant in your healingWhy the medicine won't tell you what to doThe myth that bigger doses are always betterMicrodosing, nervous system readiness, and the power of going slowNatural vs. synthetic psychedelics: a nuanced conversationSpiritual ego, psychedelic identity, and bypassingWhy healing isn't a shortcutThe role of preparation and integration in lasting transformationThe importance of psychological safety in psychedelic workAbout Anatha Fest

ETP#220 is the part two follow-up to last week's episode, and this is the one we really wanted to get to. We ran out of road last week before doing CrossFit Pacific Beach any justice, so this episode picks right back up there and runs all the way through the rest of the arc: going online, the failed business that taught Bryan everything, the origins of Straker Nutrition, building Undefeated, and Aaron winning his pro card on the first try.The throughline is the same as part one. Spotting the gap in the market before anyone else does, putting in the reps when no one's watching, leaning on the people around you, and making things so simple it'd be unreasonable to screw them up. A lot of what looks like luck in hindsight is really just opportunity meeting preparation, over and over again.Before we get into it, Aaron's got some big news that we're both pretty fired up about.Covered in this episode:Big news: a little baby Straker (a boy) is coming in December, and Bryan's headed to Steamboat to celebrate his wife's birthday, twelve years after the trip that made him want to move to the mountains in the first placeUpdates: new Paragon hypertrophy cycles starting 6/22 with the core challenge, and a reminder on Good Labs (code STRAKER for an additional 20% off the cheapest labs in the US)How CrossFit PB built its reputation as the gym where everyone was actually jacked, and why Bryan refused to just do CrossFit for the sake of CrossFitThe first real business goal: getting to $35K a year each so they could quit their day jobs, and the absolutely brutal 5:30am-to-midnight grind it took to get thereSharing a wall with an urgent care, opening a second location as a safety net, then maxing out bothWhen the love started fading: the CrossFit burnout, the animosity with Anders, the balloon rent payment, and the slow unwindGoing online before it was a thing, building Evolved Training Systems, and spotting the price gap in the marketThe failed business (Active Traveler Network) and why underpricing the market and failing taught Bryan everything he needed to succeed laterJenny's "I'm not rolling any fucking dice, I'm making this happen" moment and how reframing it took failure off the tableThe COVID inflection point: dumbbell-only programs ready to go the day the world shut down, and why removing everyone's excuses produced better resultsThe origin of Straker Nutrition: spotting the gap between female-led coaching and male bodybuilding prep, and serving the people in the middleBuilding Undefeated around equipment because bodybuilders build better gyms than businessmen doThe pro card: going from "natural Aaron who said he'd never compete" to winning on his first attempt, the TRT goal physique that left him feeling empty, and the pressure Jackson put on himStructuring the prep like a pro, turning the brain off, and the "crack in the dam" philosophyWhy posing is the worst, and using accountability to your circle as the thing that actually drives youClosing thoughts: don't fear failure, expand your network, and drop the ego that keeps you from hiring a coachTimestamps: 00:00 Intro: Chasing Big Goals Part 2 00:55 Updates + Bryan's Big Party Weekend Recap 01:35 Steamboat Springs and the 12-Year Mountain Dream 03:15 Aaron's Big News + Good Labs Reminder 05:05 How CrossFit PB Differentiated on Training 06:50 Bodybuilding First, Metcon Second 11:25 The First Business Goal: Quitting the Day Jobs 13:30 Two Locations, the Urgent Care War, and Maxing Out 14:10 Falling Out of Love: Burnout and the Unwind 16:50 Going Online and Building Evolved 20:00 The Paragon Partnership and the COVID Surge 24:00 The Failed Business That Taught Him Everything 26:30 Jenny's "I'm Not Rolling Dice" Reframe 28:50 The COVID Inflection Point for SNC 33:30 Lockdown Life and Spotting the Software Exit 35:00 The Origin of Straker Nutrition 39:00 Building Expertise (and Hiding in Education) 40:00 Building Undefeated Around Equipment 42:30 The Pro Card: From "Never Competing" to First Try 43:00 The TRT Goal Physique That Left Him Empty 45:30 Deciding to Prep + Jackson's Pressure 47:00 Structuring the Prep Like a Pro 48:30 Making It Too Simple to Fail + The Crack in the Dam 51:30 Why Posing Is the Worst 55:00 Get Your Circle on Your Side 56:00 Closing Thoughts: Network, Ego, and Hiring a Coach Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

What if I told you your brand photos can be genuinely beautiful, stunning photos that you're proud of... and still completely fail your client?I know. That's a rough open.

Have you ever sat in a meeting about AI, nodded along, then thought, "I've got no idea what they're talking about, and I'm meant to be leading this"? If so, you're in good company.In this episode, I chat with Em and AI expert James Killick to answer the question every leader is quietly asking. In 2026, does AI get you promoted, or replaced?Here's the truth. AI isn't coming for leaders. It's coming for the leaders who live in the detail and do the work of the people below them. Your job hasn't changed since the Industrial Revolution. Take your people, your tools, and your budget, and turn them into something valuable.In this episode:Why AI replaces the technical work, not the leadership work, and who that puts at riskThe "automate last" rule, and why 9 in 10 AI projects failHow to treat AI like an over-enthusiastic intern, so your judgement matters more, not lessThe one mindset shift: lead AI inward, lead people outwardWhat to hand to AI first, and the 20% only you can doThe window is open right now. Move first and you get ahead. Sit still and you get left behind.Leadership Beyond the Theory June cohort is open. Doors close Friday 26 June. Join now: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/————————Connect with James:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ai_orchestrator/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-killick/YouTube + Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@james-killickJoin his FREE Skool community: https://www.skool.com/make-money-with-aiGet training or his DFY AI services: njin.co————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Your boss wants more with less. Your team wants less, full stop. You're stuck in the middle.Leadership Beyond the Theory is 9 weeks to promotion-ready leadership. 2,800+ leaders from 150+ organisations. 99% would recommend. Doors are now open for the June 2026 cohort, they close Fri 26 June!Join the cohort here: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Poor, a former Marine scout sniper and SWAT instructor who now teaches Western hunters through Gunwerks sat down with me to break down what actually matters when an animal gives you an opportunity at distance.In this episode:Why truing your ballistics is the #1 thing most long-range hunters skip — and why a half-minute error means you miss half the time at 800 yardsWhy prone is overrated in the fieldLoading the bipod, cant vs. pan, and the rear-rest mistake that sends 4 of 5 shots highBuck fever decoded: why "timing" the trigger through the vitals is the worst thing you can doThe kneeling, reverse-slope tripod setup that keeps you concealedReading mountain wind, setting your real limit, and why a tricky day can cut 300 yards off your maxThe four stock-design features Brian won't shoot without---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

What if the way you are aging right now is not fixed? What if the small choices you make every single day, what you eat, how you move, how you sleep, whether you challenge yourself, are literally changing how your genes express themselves? Dr. Gillian Lockitch has built her life and her life's work around this truth, and at 80 years old, she is living proof that age really is just a number.What You'll Discover:What epigenetics actually means in plain language and why your daily choices have more power over your aging than your genes doThe seven pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger framework, from understanding your genetic blueprint to choosing meaningful challengesWhy carotenoid antioxidants matter for your brain, your eyes, your heart, and your skin, and the simple 30-second device that shows your protection levelThe most important things Dr. Gillian would tell you to do right now to age better, whatever age you are starting fromHow learning to slow down and meditate became one of the biggest personal challenges of her life, and what that teaches us about growth at any ageWhy one ripple of positive change in one person can ultimately grow into a wave that changes the worldGrab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business? Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.comShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

In this episode of Hands in the Soil, we sit down with Greg Reese, first-generation farmer and farm manager at Fox Point Farms - a working agrihood community in Encinitas, California. Greg didn't grow up on a farm. He grew up in the suburbs, stumbled into organic food through a farm-to-table restaurant job in his mid-twenties, and spent the next decade piecing together an education from backyard gardens, WWOOFing trips to Costa Rica, rainwater harvesting work, school gardens, indigenous land partnerships, and small urban farms. That winding, mentor-rich path eventually led him to the farm he manages now: a two-and-a-half-acre regenerative operation embedded in a 250-home community, with a restaurant, market, brewery, and apothecary all on site.Tune in to learn more about:The moment Greg realized organic food tasted and felt different, and what that curiosity unlockedThe difference between gardening and farming, and how scale, markets, and business thinking change everythingWhat an agrihood is, why the concept resonates deeply, and how Fox Point Farms came to beWhy cutting out the supply chain middleman is one of the most powerful things a small farmer can doThe true cost of food: land, labor, water, machinery, government subsidies, and why "cheap" conventional produce is only cheap on the surfaceWhy Americans spend less of their income on food than almost any other developed nation, and what that says about our prioritiesThe race to the bottom on food prices, and why Greg refuses to participateGreg's step-by-step advice for anyone who wants to get started in farmingHow agritourism (farm dinners, animal encounters, U-picks, school visits) is becoming essential to the small farm business modelConnect + Learn More:Follow Greg's Instagram: @farmergreg_officialCheck out Fox Point Farms: @foxpointfarmsWebsite: foxpointfarms.com Connect with Hannah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hannahkeitel ⁠⁠⁠

What if the key to feeling less overwhelmed, more productive, and more fulfilled isn't doing more—but scheduling differently?For years, I filled my calendar the way many women do: saying yes to opportunities, trying to be available to everyone, and leaving little room to think, dream, or simply breathe. Eventually, I realized something had to change.Your calendar reflects your priorities. The question is—does it reflect the life you're trying to create?In this episode, I'm sharing the three calendar adjustments I've made this year that have had a significant impact on my energy, focus, and overall well-being.We'll talk about:Why creating margin is one of the most productive things you can doThe importance of scheduling time for strategic thinking and personal growthHow to protect your energy by becoming more intentional with your commitmentsWhy rest, relationships, and purpose deserve a place on your calendar tooIf you've ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of supporting it, this conversation is for you.Let's talk about how a few intentional adjustments can help you make more room for what matters most.

You finally get into the work only you can do.Then a Slack message. An email. A customer on fire.And the morning's gone. You're pulled back out.The work that moves your company keeps slipping to the edges of your day.The fire gets your best focus instead.It happens again tomorrow. And the day after that.You tell yourself it's just the job. You're the one who has to catch it.It feels faster. It feels like the responsible call.Adam Spector has backed over 200 startups.He sees a trade almost every founder makes without noticing.You're not behind because you're not working hard enough.Your sharpest hours keep going to work that was never yours to carry.About Adam SpectorAdam Spector is the founder of Chore, a 45-person back-office operations company for fast-scaling founders. He has invested in over 200 startups, including 14 that hit unicorn status. As a four-time founder, he has lived both sides of the table. He built Chore around a simple read on why founders stay swamped.Inside the EpisodeWhy the cheaper, faster choice is the one costing you the mostWhat the fastest fix today is quietly teaching your team to doThe quiet trade you make every time you say "I'll just do it"This Episode Is ForFounders pulled off their best work by the fires that land on themHands-on operators who default to "I'll just do it" because it feels faster and more responsibleLeaders who suspect their team waits on them more than it should, and aren't sure whyGuest LinksChore: https://www.hirechore.com/Adam Spector on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamspector2/What To Do NextShareSend this to the founder who's stuck doing the work that lands on them instead of the work they're best at. Ask them: "what are you holding onto that keeps you from your best work?" They'll feel seen. And they'll thank you for naming the thing that was quietly holding them and their company back.Connectwith Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Let's ChatBook your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn't upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham tackle one of the most fascinating and controversial questions in the diabetes world:What will happen first—a cure for Type 1 diabetes or a way to prevent it altogether?The conversation begins with a discussion around continuous glucose monitors, the barriers to bringing new diabetes technology to market, and why FDA approval plays such a significant role in innovation and accessibility.From there, Ken and Graham zoom out to examine diabetes on a global scale. They explore the challenges people with diabetes face in developing countries, the realities of insulin access, and whether advanced technology like CGMs should be prioritized when many people still struggle to obtain life-saving insulin.The discussion then shifts into the future of Type 1 diabetes research, including Teplizumab (Tzield), immunotherapy, stem cell research, autoimmune triggers, and the ongoing debate between prevention and cure.Along the way, Ken shares his perspective on the role that lifestyle factors—including stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and overall health—may play in autoimmune conditions, while Graham challenges the conversation by exploring whether vaccines, immunotherapy, or preventative treatments could eventually become the standard approach.This episode is an honest discussion about innovation, skepticism, hope, and the future of diabetes care.

Episode 3 | The Invisible Weight of LeadershipThis one's different. And it needed to be said.In this episode, Balazs gets raw and real about something that almost never gets talked about in the entrepreneurship and leadership space — the invisible weight that the builders, the providers, the leaders carry every single day. The weight that's heavy, that's hidden, and that sometimes isn't even visible to themselves.It started with his brother's wedding. Being the best man, carrying the loss of their father, stepping into an emotional experience he didn't fully anticipate — and what that stirred up in him led to a bigger, deeper conversation that he's been sitting with ever since.In this episode, Balazs covers:The "weighted vest" analogy — why you might not even know what you're carrying, and what happens the moment you doThe unspoken contracts we create with ourselves — promises we swear by that nobody else even knows existHow being the one who "always handles it" can quietly disrespect the people you're trying to protectWhy prosperity isn't just about gaining more — it's about being positioned when life hits you between the eyesThe real reason your 'why' might be too small — and how to think bigger before you need toAI, the future, and why showing up as a real human being has never been more important or more valuableWhy helping strangers now is how you save your own people laterThis episode isn't about strategy. It's about truth. It's the kind of conversation that makes you put your phone down, stare at the ceiling, and ask yourself — am I actually ready for what's coming?Whether you're a leader, a parent, a partner, or just someone carrying more than your share right now — this one's for you.If this episode hit you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Leave a review, subscribe, and stay tuned — interviews with 6A and above leaders are coming very soon.

What if the metrics making you feel the best about your business are actually the ones you should be most concerned about? In this episode you'll discover the three specific metrics most established solopreneurs are watching closely that are actually masking serious gaps in their business growth. If your engagement looks healthy but your revenue doesn't match, this episode is going to give you the clearest explanation you've ever heard for why.

☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you've ever felt like you had weight loss figured out but then all of a sudden things started going backwards — this episode is for you.Perimenopause and postmenopause are not the same hormonal environment. They don't respond the same to food. They don't respond to the same training. And the strategy that helps in one phase can quietly make things worse in the other.In this episode, I break down how these two phases are so different — and why using the wrong approach for where you actually are is one of the most common reasons women feel stuck.In this episode:How your nutritional needs are completely different in perimenopause vs. postmenopause — and what actually needs to changeWhy your training has to shift between phases — and the one thing that becomes non-negotiable the further you goHow fat loss strategy changes depending on which phase you're in — and why the same approach won't work for bothWhy your hormones are behaving so differently in each phase — and what that means for how your body responds to everything you doThe most common mistake women make when they move from one phase to the other — and what to do instead

In this episode of YES, BRAND, Hersh Rephun sits down with Jennifer Dalton, founder and CEO of BrandMirror, to unpack what personal branding really means in today's rapidly changing professional world.With more than 20 years of experience in brand and business strategy, Jennifer helps executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders clarify their value, increase visibility, and communicate with greater confidence and authenticity. But her path into personal branding started long before BrandMirror, from growing up in an entrepreneurial household to leading marketing initiatives at Capital One and later launching her own business after earning her Executive MBA from Georgetown.Hersh's conversation with Jennifer explores the growing importance of self-awareness, visibility, and thought leadership in a world where traditional career paths are disappearing almost as quickly as new ones emerge.They dive into:Why personal branding isn't personal braggingHow young professionals can stand out before they know exactly what they want to doThe difference between visibility and authenticityWhy feedback is essential for understanding how you're perceivedThe role of AI in personal branding and where human authenticity still mattersAnd how consistency, curiosity, and generosity build long-term trustJennifer also shares practical insights on helping leaders articulate their value, build meaningful professional visibility, and avoid burnout while staying top of mind.Thoughtful, energizing, and grounded in real-world experience, this episode is a reminder that personal branding isn't about ego. It's about contribution, clarity, and connection.https://brandmirror.com/--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir' with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you're building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Burnout is real … but a lot of the time, we're not as stuck as we think we are. We say we're overwhelmed, but we're still saying yes, still filling gaps, still stepping in “just this once.” At some point, we have to get honest about where we actually have a choice. Because if we don't use it, we slowly build a version of ministry we don't even like being part of. Where we still have more choice than we're acting as we doThe difference between real limits and self-created pressureWhat it sounds like when we start blaming people, ministry, or the systemSmall shifts that move you out of reaction and back into agencyRESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin our free Facebook CommunityGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.

Thousands of people were already building their own version.No brand. No product. No one selling to them.She saw it… and decided to build anyway.In this Bite-Sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, Laura Fullerton talks about the Screw It Just DO It moment that led her to build a hardware and software business from scratch, why fundraising nearly broke her last year, and the one thing she believes every founder gets wrong before they get it right.We also get into what it actually costs to build a company, why quitting is not even an option for a certain type of founder, and why your network is the only asset that compounds in the same way as your ambition.Key Takeaways:Why markets often exist before businesses doThe importance of noticing behaviour, not ideasWhat early-stage building actually demands mentallyWhy network becomes leverage under pressure

In this episode, Justin joins Wistia's Chris Savage to break down why 95% of B2B marketing efforts go into creation, while the actual marketing, getting people to see it, gets almost nothing. He explains why the Google-dependent era is over, why publish and pray is a dead strategy, and what it actually looks like to build a content engine that compounds over time.Justin walks through his 3C Content Framework and shows how a single piece of content, properly mapped and repurposed, can generate 361x the impressions of the original. He draws a sharp line between micro repurposing, turning a podcast clip into a clip, and macro repurposing, using ideas to change how an entire audience thinks about your category. The second one is where the real leverage lives.The conversation also gets into AI's role in the repurposing workflow, why content burnout is almost always a systems problem rather than a creativity problem, and why the marketers who survive the next decade will be the ones who stop filling calendars and start building flywheels.What You'll LearnWhy hitting publish is where most marketing hasn't even started yetThe 3C Content Framework and how to build a full content ecosystem from one ideaThe difference between micro and macro repurposing and why most teams only do oneHow to use social as a validation layer before investing in bigger contentWhy 80% of what your team creates could be cut without losing resultsHow AI fits into the repurposing workflow and what to never let it doThe distribution flywheel and how to lock in channels and let topics flow through themHow to beat content burnout before it beats you***WHEN YOU'RE READY♻️ Distribution First Newsletter

Have you ever felt stuck or creatively blocked in your business? Or have you been in the middle of launching something and it just felt off but you couldn't figure out why? In today's episode, I'm sharing how that happened to me recently and what you can do to get unstuck if you're feeling stuck! We'll talk about:8 strategies for getting unstuckHow getting outside can be the most powerful thing to doThe beauty of connecting with others to fuel your creativity When to move forward with your plan or scrap it entirelyHow to make things easy & funI'm giving away 2 free spots in my group coaching program, The Dream Biz Playground! Apply here: https://forms.gle/DKJdqhwLzeLXDmGJA

What does it take to build a truly flourishing team? NYT bestselling author Daniel Coyle (The Culture Code, The Talent Code) returns to share insights from his powerful new book Flourish — and this conversation will change how you think about leadership, team culture, and what it means to matter.We explore the difference between belonging and mattering, why psychological safety isn't enough, and how the most transformational leaders don't motivate — they architect meaningful moments. From a small Vermont town that produced 11 Olympians, to the New England Patriots' Four H's exercise, to a $90 million deli in Michigan, Coyle unpacks the hidden machinery behind teams that truly thrive.Whether you're a sports coach, executive leader, or team builder, this episode delivers simple, actionable strategies you can use today.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Maya Kruger grew up knowing, in a way children simply know things, that mothers die. Her own mother had lost her mother suddenly at 26, and the shadow of that loss shaped everything, including the fierce, almost desperate closeness Maya and her mother shared. She was so convinced that by leaving nothing unsaid, she could somehow protect what they had. Then, the evening after a morning hike together, her mother was killed in a car accident. Maya was 18, not yet fully formed, and suddenly on her own in a way she had spent her whole childhood bracing for and still could not have prepared for.What followed was not a clean grief. It was the kind that gets woven into everything, into the acting conservatory she attended in Tel Aviv, into the plays she wrote for the national theater, into a one-woman show called Hand Me Downs where she played her grandmother, her mother, and herself all at once. She got into Juilliard and could not go. She got into drama programs in the States and found herself, over and over, cast as other people's mothers, which she describes as both a wound and a doorway. It was not until she was sitting alone for three days on an Outward Bound solo in the Utah desert, nine crackers a day and a whistle around her neck, that something cracked open.She is now a psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Overture Therapy in New York, where she works with anxious moms navigating the ways that a child's crisis can bring every old wound roaring back to the surface.This conversation goes somewhere I was not entirely prepared for. Maya reframes anxiety in a way that stopped me cold, and she has a way of talking about the guilt and shame that lives in a mother's body when her child is struggling that made me feel genuinely seen. She says something about what anxiety is actually asking for that I keep returning to.If you have ever felt like your child's struggle has cracked open something in you that you did not know was still there, this one is for you.You'll learn:Why Maya grew up believing mothers disappear, and what she tried to do about itWhat maladaptive behavior actually is, and why context changes everythingThe reframe she offers for anxiety that makes it something other than the enemyWhat she means by parking next to yourself, and why it is so hard to doThe message an anxious mom is actually passing to her kids, and how to change itEPISODE RESOURCES:Free, 15-minute consultation with Overture TherapyOverture Therapy websiteHear Brenda Zane on Maya's podcast, “How Did You Get Here?” episode 22This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

There are a lot of lies floating around in the weight loss world.Some come from diet culture.Some come from social media.And some… come from the way we've trained ourselves to think.In this episode, I break down three hard truths that challenge some of the most common (and damaging) beliefs people carry about losing weight.These aren't tips.They're not hacks.They're the kinds of truths that might sting a little… but can completely change the way you approach weight loss.In this episode, we cover:Why you don't actually “fall off the wagon” — and what's really happening when you doThe truth about gaining weight back (and why it's not random or out of your control)Why weight loss always comes with a cost — and how to decide if it's worth itWhy success requires both structure and self-compassion — not just one or the otherIf any of this sounds familiar . . . > You feel like you're either “on” or “off” > You're afraid of gaining the weight back > You've tried a lot of different things, but nothing sticks > You feel stuck in the same cycle over and overThen this episode is for you!Join Corey's Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comContact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com

What if your fitness… wasn't just about you?In this conversation, Ben Barker breaks down why physical discipline is directly tied to how you show up as a husband, father, and man.This isn't about six-packs or vanity.This is about responsibility, leadership, and stewardship.Ben shares how injuries forced him to confront something deeper:

Before you dive in, grab your free spot at my SWEEP Workshop on April 9th, the marketing framework that makes everything you're about to hear actionable for your own business. REGISTER HEREWhat do you do when every bank says no, the SBA tells you baking is "just a hobby," and you still believe in your idea with every fiber of your being? If you're Susie Sarich, you print out your business plan, hand it to anyone who will listen, and you build one of California's most beloved bakery brands anyway.This is one of the most inspiring real founder stories we've ever shared on Dear FoundHer, and it is packed with lessons that every woman startup founder needs to hear.Susie Sarich is the founder and CEO of Susie Cakes, a now-iconic bakery brand with 26 locations across California and Texas and a thriving nationwide shipping business. But before the empire, there was a woman with a dream, her grandmother's recipe cards, and a fierce belief that the West Coast was missing something: simple, from-scratch, Midwest-style baking made with love.In this episode, Susie and Lindsay dig into the real story behind the brand, the scrappy early days, the grassroots publicity strategy that got the word out before social media even existed, and the hard lessons that come with managing rapid growth across dozens of locations.In this episode, you'll hear:How Susie identified a gap in the market and built her company messaging around a mission that has never wavered, connecting through celebrationThe rejection she faced from banks and the SBA, and how she funded her first location anyway through friends, family, and sheer persistenceHer early publicity strategy, including passing out cupcakes in traffic on San Vicente Boulevard and catering events for free to get her product into the right handsHow she grew an audience and built a loyal customer base long before Instagram existed, and what that teaches us about founder visibility todayThe real scaling challenges of going from one location to 26, including how she seeds every new location with experienced team members to protect the brandHer approach to managing teams across multiple states while staying true to the values and culture she built from day oneWhy getting press matters, and how celebrity word of mouth and old-school media became her most powerful growth toolsHow she finally embraced her own founder visibility and what her marketing team had to convince her to doThe nationwide shipping business she resisted for years, and why COVID changed everythingWhat it means to build a legacy brand rooted in the women who came before youThis episode is for every woman startup founder who has been told no, who is figuring out how to scale without losing her soul, and who believes that the best marketing isn't about budget, it's about showing up and serving your community.Susie's story proves that when your mission is real, your product is good, and your values are non-negotiable, the growth will come. It just takes grit, patience, and a really good cupcake.Connect with Susie Cakes:Instagram: @susiecakesWebsite: susiecakes.comEverything you just heard in this episode? It's SWEEP in action. Join me on April 9th for a free live SWEEP Workshop where I'll teach you the exact framework that makes marketing simple, consistent, and effective for women business owners just like you. Register for free, and I'll see you there.Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Loved this episode? Share it in your stories and tag @lindsaypinchuk and @dearfoundher. And if you haven't already, subscribe and leave us a five star review, it's how other women startup founders find real stories like this one.This episode originally ran on December 6, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am nervous posting this podcast…as this was not the episode I planned to release.We spend our lives trying to stay put together and neat. Keeping our hurt hidden and our smiles big.This podcast shows a very different side of me. A side of Heidi that has real insecurities that run deep. A side of Heidi that feels pain and actually does care what others think about her even when she says she doesn't.While the strong Heidi is me…this is also me, and it's not easy to share.Today, you are witnessing a real life hormonal meltdown. What was supposed to be an informational conversation turned into something very different...an unfiltered conversation I'm still shocked I'm allowing the world to see.In this episode, I open up about the emotional toll of shifting hormones, irregular cycles, feeling overwhelmed by life, work, motherhood, pressure, aging, and the weight so many women silently carry. I also share why this episode was so hard for me to put out into the world...and why I decided to share it anyway.The truth is, the episodes that feel the hardest to release are often the ones that make the biggest impact. So if you've been feeling messy, emotional, stretched thin, less like yourself, or just plain alone in this season...this one is for you.And if you love someone who's walking through hormonal changes, this episode might help you understand her a little better too.You are not broken. You are not crazy. And you are definitely not alone.We talk about:What it feels like to hit your emotional limit The pressure of being the one who always has the answersHormones, perimenopause, and identity shifts no one prepares you forThe grief of feeling like your best years are behind youBeing judged as a woman and as a mother, no matter what you doThe gap between how life looks and how it actually feelsThis one is part life update, part emotional dump, part honest reminder that even the strong ones have days where they fall apart.And maybe that's not a bad thing.Want a community of women going through a similar phase as you? Join my FREE 5 Day Better Body Bootcamp here, or go to heidipowell.net/bootcampHere are the key moments from the episode:00:00 This Episode Wasn't Meant to Go Live 03:11 The Last Straw That Broke Me (It Wasn't Just One Thing)06:24 Why This Messy Episode Matters 10:07 Hormones, Missing Periods & Feeling Off in My Own Body15:02 Mom Guilt, Doris, & Being Judged Online17:28 Why Women Get Criticized No Matter What They Do 21:04 What Hate Comments Really Say About People 24:13 The Pressure of Running a Business No One Sees 26:07 Carrying Financial Responsibility & Providing for Everyone30:18 Feeling Buried by Your Own Life (I'm Sick of Making Decisions) 34:58 Aging, Identity & What If This Makes Me Unlovable?38:22 Wanting Back What You Once Hated (I Just Want a Normal Period) 41:40 Strong Most Days… But Today I Broke (I Don't Even Feel Pretty) 44:01 The Moment I Wanted to Quit Everything 47:07 You're Not Alone in ThisConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

How can you tell which Working Genius pairing defines the company where you work?In episode 109 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore whether organizations have a dominant Working Genius pairing just like individuals do. Joined by Matthew Lencioni, they test the idea against well known brands and unpack how culture, customer experience, and leadership all point to a company's natural strengths and blind spots.Matthew Lencioni is part strategist, part behind the scenes operator, and fully immersed in the world of Working Genius. As a key voice at The Table Group, he helps translate big ideas into practical applications, while also keeping Patrick and Cody honest when their theories start getting a little too comfortable.Topics explored in this episode: (00:00:33) Can a company have a genius?Patrick introduces the idea that organizations may have dominant Working Genius pairings just like individuals do.Cody explains that company culture and customer experience often make those pairings visible to employees and customers alike.(00:05:44) Comparing big brandsPatrick and Cody compare In N Out and Chick fil A to show how similar companies can operate from very different genius pairings.They argue that In N Out reflects efficient service and execution, while Chick fil A leans more heavily into encouragement and relational energy.(00:10:40) Starbucks, Shark Tank, and the role of discernmentPatrick and Cody examine Starbucks as a company shaped by discernment and tenacity through curation and operational consistency.They also debate Shark Tank's pairing and conclude that its format centers on evaluating opportunities and driving action.(00:16:57) What WI companies struggle to doThe discussion shifts to wonder and invention, with Patrick and Cody noting that WI organizations may generate brilliant ideas without carrying them into activation or implementation.They caution that employees with strong WI may need the right environment or the right role to feel fully used and energized.(00:22:09) Founders, company bias, and practical implicationsPatrick and Cody discuss how a founder's genius can shape a company's culture, using Dave Ramsey and The Table Group as examples.Patrick closes by warning leaders not to push out employees with different geniuses, since companies need a fuller range of strengths than their dominant pairing alone provides.This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. The Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you're able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. The Six Types of Working Genius assessment is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://workinggenius.me/about Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficialStay Connected with Patrick LencioniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficialX: https://x.com/patricklencioniStay Connected with Cody ThompsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850.The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick LencioniApple: https://apple.co/4iNz6YnSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8uYouTube: https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTubeBe sure to check out our other podcast, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

Episode Highlights With ChristinaHer ten-day silent retreat and what she learned from this experience (and my four days in a dark cave, also in silence, and what I learned)Why she loves playing truth or dare as a social hack, and why she uses it at eventsPeople also actually love being told what to doThe four pillars of conscious relationships and the paradigm shifts they offerMastering conscious aloneness and how to actually cultivate this Growth first, without attachment to outcome She was afraid of public speaking and was challenged by a teacher about her ego being big as the reason she was afraid to shareYour intimacy journey is your life storyNothing real is ever threatened Her prayer she often says around relationships The proactive formula and how to use this to transform reactivity into growthResources MentionedChristina's personal Instagram and WeDeepen on InstagramFollow Christina on Facebook