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“When we don't do the inner work as leaders, then we tend to lead from a place of fear and control and ego, as opposed to a place of compassion and love and shared purpose.” – Jane Marie Chen Today's featured USA Today bestselling author is a globally recognized entrepreneur, inventor, and TED speaker, Jane Marie Chen. Jane and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Like a Wave We Break: A Memoir of Falling Apart and Finding Myself”, the importance of authentic leadership, her journey founding Embrace, a company that developed a low-cost baby incubator for developing countries, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:The defining childhood moment that motivated Jane to help the most powerless people in the worldHow overachievement and burnout are often rooted in deeper issuesHow Tony Robbins saved her companyWhy she wrote her memoir, the writing process, and how it helped her process intergenerational traumaWhy she's now doing leadership coaching and developmentJane's Site: https://www.janemariechen.com/Jane's Book: https://a.co/d/igVd334Jane's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/IwidCkCmWg4?si=dSjJLk7Wqsx6gBgJThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 943 – How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives with Dr. Patricia Grabarek & Dr. Katina Sawyer (@WorkrBeeing): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-943-how-to-create-a-team-culture-where-everyone-thrives-with-dr-patricia-grabarek-dr-katin/Ep. 825 – One Woman's Story of Survival & Courageous Leadership in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour (@AmaniBallour): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-825-one-womans-story-of-survival-courageous-leadership-in-syria-with-dr-amani-ballour-am/Ep. 956 – Finding Courage to Change with Ana Megrelishvili: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-956-finding-courage-to-change-with-ana-megrelishvili/Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/Ep. 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/Ep. 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/Ep. 843 – Purpose, Passion, and Moxie with Genevieve Piturro (@GenPiturro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-843-purpose-passion-and-moxie-with-genevieve-piturro-genpiturro/Ep. 689 – There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-689-there-are-no-stupid-questions-in-science-with-leah-elson-gnarlybygnature/Ep. 691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/Ep. 987 – From Gutsy Beginnings to Graceful Global Leadership Success with LeeAnn Mallorie: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-987-from-gutsy-beginnings-to-graceful-global-leadership-success-with-leeann-mallorie/

Shawn French is a speaker, coach, and podcast host whose life and brand are built on resilience, discipline, and unyielding determination. Drawing from overcoming personal adversity and healing childhood wounds, he has transformed his journey into a mission to inspire and push others to stop negotiating with their greatness. Through his work, including the acclaimed "Determined Society" podcast and community, Shawn French empowers leaders and individuals to harness their pain, elevate their standards, and pursue their purpose with intention, discipline, and grit. Takeaways: Standards Over Goals: Success is rooted in maintaining personal standards, not just chasing goals. Standards become your minimum expectation and shape who you are during the journey. Discipline is Freedom: The daily commitment to mundane, consistent habits grants true freedom and peace of mind, allowing individuals to move forward with zero regrets. Embrace the Mundane: Lasting impact and achievement come from relentlessly executing the unglamorous, everyday tasks—even when motivation is low. Sound Bytes: "If it feeds the mission, then eat it, then go for it. But if it moves you further away from your goal, retreat. Don't do it." "You have to be able to drop the walls and take that ego... I have to be vulnerable in this moment and admit that I didn't perform because of me." "Discipline is freedom. Because when you act on that, there's nothing anyone can say... You have earned that moment no matter what." Connect & Discover Shawn: Instagram: @theshawnfrench Podcast: The Determined Society Website: thedeterminedsociety.com X: @theshawnmfrench Facebook: @thewronghouse YouTube: @thedeterminedsociety

This talk will help churches develop a fresh vision for the arts that will enrich the faith of their local congregation and reach their local communities with the beauty of the gospel. Whether you’re an artist, pastor, or a lover of art, this session is an invitation to be part of a new renaissance of Christianity and the arts by making your church a place of beauty and Kingdom creativity that will bring the hope of the gospel to the world through the arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textJoel and a church planter in South America discuss the challenges and rewards of new leadership roles, focusing on balancing authority with humility and identifying necessary skills for future growth. Misael Lucano shares insights from planting a church in Asuncion, Paraguay, and navigating the complexities of leadership transitions. In This Episode: 00:00 New Season of Leadership 02:06 Leadership Evolution: Rural to City 05:44 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Delegation 11:54 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership 19:01 Seeking the Right People and Avoiding ‘Sheep Stealing' 25:12 Trusting Experience and Holy Spirit Key Takeaways: - Lead with an accurate perception of reality, acknowledging strengths and weaknesses. - Focus on your unique contributions; delegate tasks that others can excel at. - Embrace seasons of leadership, understanding when to be the plumber and when to lead. - Build the foundation of a new venture by intentionally leaving gaps for gifted individuals to fill. - Trust your experience and the Holy Spirit's guidance as you grow into leadership.

Endings often go unnoticed. It's easy to push back project deadlines and adjust our expectations for results, but calling for a definitive stop to review our progress can be much harder. We might feel the urge to dive right into tactics to achieve results, yet what we're truly after is a clear, overarching goal—whether that's increasing something or changing the status quo.   When launching a product, crafting your business's narrative, or entering a new market, a lack of clarity makes it challenging to recognize when we've hit our desired outcome. It's crucial to step back, evaluate our plans, the actions we've taken, and the results we've achieved to decide whether to move forward or make necessary tweaks. We need to acknowledge when we've arrived, even if the path we took wasn't what we originally envisioned.   In this episode, you'll discover the significance of milestones for tracking your progress, how endings can pave the way for new beginnings, and that the journey from executing a plan to reaching our goals is rarely a straight line.   Jess Dewell hosts Pam Didner, the Founder of Relentless Pursuit, LLC, and Mickie Kennedy, President of eReleases, to explore why it's bold to reflect on how endings can actually help us thrive.   --------------------   If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

The year you stop forcing and start aligning. In today's episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who are successful, capable, and quietly exhausted. This episode cuts through the belief that more effort leads to fulfillment. She challenges busyness, comparison, and constant responsibility, and points toward a simpler, more grounded way to feel clear and connected again without leaving the career you built.This is not about doing more or becoming someone new. It is about seeing yourself clearly and letting your work support your life. Listen closely. Let this be the moment you stop pushing and choose alignment instead.Show notes:(1:41) Stepping into a year of possibility(3:47) Letting go of approval and proving(7:24) Why rest comes before clarity(9:08) Busyness and guilt block self-awareness(13:03) Comparison hides your real gift(20:20) Finding purpose without leaving dentistry(24:41) Life changes when you value yourself(27:34) Outro________________IMPORTANT LINKS:RADICAL HAPPINESS for Women Dentists helps you value yourself without hardening your heart or losing your care for others. - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

Growth doesn't always come from doing more of what you're already good at. Sometimes it comes from being willing to be new again. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor challenges the way most people approach goals and asks a simple but powerful question. What are you doing in 2026 that is actually new? We spend so much time trying to optimize, refine, and improve the things we already do that we forget the energy that comes from starting something completely different. For Baylor, that new thing is learning piano, a goal he has talked about for years but finally decided to act on. He walks through what it feels like to be a beginner again. Learning chords, scales, sheet music, and coordinating both hands at once. It is uncomfortable. It is overwhelming. And at the same time, it is energizing and joyful. Baylor explains why being new at something gives you permission to struggle without judgment. Unlike your career or responsibilities where performance matters, new pursuits allow you to be bad with intention. That intentional struggle creates rapid growth, momentum, and confidence that spills into other areas of life. He also emphasizes the importance of benchmarks. Not rigid goals, but clear markers that help you measure progress. Without benchmarks, people feel stuck even when they are improving. With them, growth becomes visible and motivating. The episode closes with a reminder that foundations matter. Whether you are learning piano or revisiting an area of your life you already know well, real growth comes from focusing on fundamentals. Mastery is built, not rushed. This is a call to stop postponing the things you have always wanted to try. Pick something new. Give yourself permission to be bad at it. Commit to the basics. And let that growth re-energize your life. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why trying something new creates momentum across your life • The importance of giving yourself permission to be a beginner • How benchmarks prevent discouragement and burnout • Why fundamentals matter more than talent • How being bad at something can accelerate growth • The difference between improvement and transformation Featured Quote "Sometimes the fastest way to grow isn't getting better at what you do. It's being willing to start over at something new." Pick one new thing for 2026. Embrace the awkwardness. Build the foundation. The growth will follow.

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, bestselling author, and business transformation expert who has built his life around high performance, in every sense of the word. As the founder of EXCELR8 and author of Embrace the Suck, Brent brings a rare blend of battlefield experience and boardroom wisdom.  In this episode, he and Ryan talk about what it means to lead with clarity, consistency, and conviction. Brent shares how sobriety reshaped his perspective, and how his work today helps teams grow through change instead of getting buried by it. Discipline, in Brent's world, isn't just a driver of performance—it's a guardrail for everything that matters.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith. Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass: Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support. Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship. Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders. Key Takeaways Origin of The BOSS Network Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools. Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide. Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)—promoting small business spirit and career growth. Impact & Achievements Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants. Trained 50,000 women on business strategies. Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses. Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs. Pivot During COVID Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital. Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients. Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability. Challenges & Mindset Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support. Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth. Quote: “Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don’t want to work 40 hours for someone else.” Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market. No revenue model: If you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, not a business. Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success. Unique Marketing & Partnerships Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered “pennies on the dollar.” Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement). Core Philosophy Motto: Believe, Plan, Win. Quote: “Those that show up, go up.” Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community. Notable Quotes “I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.” “Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding—so we created our own fund.” “Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.” “If you have a business and you don’t have money, you’ve got a hobby.” “God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God wants to do the impossible through you. Not the hard, not the unlikely, He wants to do the impossible through you. The question is, how does that work? What do you need to do to in order to experience that kind of life changing breakthrough? Chip answers those questions in this message.Five questions about breakthrough:1. What is a breakthrough? Three key definitions:An offensive thrust that penetrates and carries beyond a defensive line in warfare.An act or instance of breaking through a barrier.A sudden advance.2. Is there a biblical pattern for breakthrough?Great needGreat sinGreat bondageGod's compassionGod's judgmentGod delivers3. How did Jesus teach His disciples to experience and be agents of breakthrough?Announce the “Good News!” -Mark 1Defeat evilBring healingLead by example4. Is there historical precedent that breakthrough can happen in our day?The entire book of ActsList of Church-Age believers5. How do you experience the first step of breakthrough?BELIEVE that God is good.EMBRACE that it's God's will to do the impossible in you and through you.Assignment: Read over Psalm 23, inserting your name in the blanks, at least once each day this week.Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith. Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass: Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support. Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship. Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders. Key Takeaways Origin of The BOSS Network Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools. Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide. Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)—promoting small business spirit and career growth. Impact & Achievements Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants. Trained 50,000 women on business strategies. Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses. Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs. Pivot During COVID Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital. Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients. Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability. Challenges & Mindset Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support. Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth. Quote: “Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don’t want to work 40 hours for someone else.” Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market. No revenue model: If you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, not a business. Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success. Unique Marketing & Partnerships Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered “pennies on the dollar.” Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement). Core Philosophy Motto: Believe, Plan, Win. Quote: “Those that show up, go up.” Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community. Notable Quotes “I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.” “Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding—so we created our own fund.” “Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.” “If you have a business and you don’t have money, you’ve got a hobby.” “God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith. Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass: Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support. Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship. Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders. Key Takeaways Origin of The BOSS Network Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools. Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide. Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)—promoting small business spirit and career growth. Impact & Achievements Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants. Trained 50,000 women on business strategies. Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses. Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs. Pivot During COVID Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital. Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients. Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability. Challenges & Mindset Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support. Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth. Quote: “Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don’t want to work 40 hours for someone else.” Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market. No revenue model: If you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, not a business. Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success. Unique Marketing & Partnerships Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered “pennies on the dollar.” Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement). Core Philosophy Motto: Believe, Plan, Win. Quote: “Those that show up, go up.” Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community. Notable Quotes “I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.” “Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding—so we created our own fund.” “Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.” “If you have a business and you don’t have money, you’ve got a hobby.” “God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd interviews Dr. Alex Mehr, an entrepreneur and investor with deep experience creating and scaling products and services. Dr. Mehr shares practical insight on when and how to execute a business idea—and just as importantly, how to recognize when it's time to move on from an idea that isn't working. Todd and Dr. Mehr also discuss what it takes to be successful in today's market, including the importance of speed, focus, and adaptability. They explore how entrepreneurs can often have an advantage over larger companies by being more agile, innovative, and willing to take calculated risks. The conversation wraps up with a look at Dr. Mehr's newest venture, Famous Labs, an AI-focused company, and how artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses build and grow. Favorite Book: The Lessons of History By Ariel Durant and Will Durant & Elon Musk By Walter Isaacson Pillar of Wealth Creation: 1. Have a purpose that is not yourself 2. Find and use your true unique gift 3. Embrace pain more than reward Dr. Alex Mehr is an entrepreneur, investor, and technologist with a strong background in building and scaling innovative products and services. He has founded and led multiple successful companies, applying data-driven strategies and emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. Alex is also the founder of Famous Labs, an AI-focused company dedicated to helping businesses leverage artificial intelligence for growth and efficiency. With experience across startups and investments, he brings practical insight into what it takes to succeed in today's competitive market. If you would like to connect with Dr. Mehr, visit his website https://famous.ai/ or reach out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctoralex/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Have you ever felt comfortable in your success and then wondered why things have started taking a wrong turn? Today on the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, Arash and Mykie are breaking down the meaning of the phrase, ‘nothing fails like success,' and exploring the power of embracing failure. Tuning in, you'll hear all about why success is more dangerous than failure for people who are driven, why you need to constantly move the goal posts on your ideas, how success affects identity, and why you always get what you prepare for. We delve into how ego keeps you stuck before Arash shares some early warning signs that success is starting to fail. We even discuss how to find your drive instead of operating from motivation and how discomfort plays into goal-setting. Finally, Arash encourages listeners to map out their wants clearly and ask if they have let themselves get comfortable. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:What ‘nothing fails like success' means. Why success is dangerous for driven people. The importance of constantly creating bigger and better ideas.How success changes how you see yourself. Arash explains why you always get what you prepare for. How ego keeps us the same and prevents growth. Early warning signs that success is starting to fail.What to do when you need to find your drive again. The role intentional discomfort plays in goal-setting. Arash encourages listeners to map out their wants clearly. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

As cliché as it sounds, I made a New Year's resolution to get in better hiking shape! Here, I share my three tips for a stronger you on the trail!               Links- AMC At Home Workout - https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/home-workout-for-hiking/ Strength workout for hikers - https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/strength-workout-for-hikers Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Are your decisions taking longer than they should and quietly draining your time, confidence, and momentum? If you've ever found yourself stuck in the pros and cons, second-guessing choices, or delaying action because the stakes feel high, this episode shows why that happens and why the "responsible" way most of us were taught to decide actually makes clarity harder instead of easier. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly capable entrepreneurs get stuck in analysis even when they know it's slowing them down and what's really happening in the brain when decisions start to feel heavy A different way to approach decisions that removes the mental wrestling match and helps you move forward without revisiting or beating yourself up afterward How one simple framework can do the heavy lifting for you so choices feel calmer, cleaner, and more aligned with the results you want to create Press play to learn about the decision-making framework that helps you make smart decisions in minutes or seconds without pros and cons spreadsheets, spirals, or impulsivity.   Snag Decisions on Demand https://offers.theuncommonway.com/decisionsondemand    The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.   Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Social Media   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  

In this episode Brad sits down with Marita McCahill who shares her insights on overcoming fear and embracing failure as essential components of personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone and saying yes to new opportunities, which can lead to significant development and new experiences. All of these things can positively impact one's personal brand and storytelling. She discusses how to take those important steps of defining your brand and stepping out of your comfort zone to start creating content that reflects your values. Key takeawaysDon't let fear paralyze you.Some of the best learning moments are when you fail.Step up to new things, even when uncomfortable.Growth happens outside your comfort zone.Embrace failure as a learning opportunity.New friendships can emerge from taking risks.Professional growth requires stepping into the unknown.Opportunities often lie beyond familiar boundaries.Guest Info: Marita McCahill is a personal-branding strategist, content creation specialist, and educator with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications across professional-service organizations. She is the founder of getCAREERcurious, an online community empowering Gen Z and early-career professionals to build purpose-driven careers.In her role as an adjunct instructor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), she teaches digital marketing and social media strategy, helping students turn their personal brand into career capital. Drawing on her background leading client relationships, project teams, digital campaigns, and reputation management for major providers, Marita brings real-world insight into how personal branding works in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.Website: https://www.getcareercurious.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritamccahill/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@getcareercuriousThis podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career, LLC. www.minttobecareer.com

Send us a textAs we move into a new year, it's never too late to pause, reflect, and intentionally choose what comes next. In this episode of Feed Your Soul with Kim, I share the soulful New Year reflection practice I use every year to release what no longer serves me and invite in what I truly want. This gentle, grounded process helps you look back on the past year with compassion without shame or pressure and move forward with clarity, intention, and peace. You don't have to have everything figured out. This is a living reflection you can return to throughout the year by crossing things out, adding new intentions, and allowing yourself to evolve. If you're craving a slower, more intentional way to enter the new year — one rooted in self-trust, clarity, and inner peace — this episode is for you.  Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we explore: Learn the 9 key areas to focus on as you reflect on the past and reimagine the future.Embrace a way to keep you focused this next year. Be guided through meaningful questions to help you recognize what worked, what was challenging and the lessons you are ready to carry forward. Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. Grab the free New Year Guide mentioned in this episode to journal along and create your own soul-centered vision for the year ahead. https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/newyearjournal2023  Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide  Connect with Kim Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/ Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog  Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.com  Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. Join us for more conversation at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

What draws someone with a big heart and endless curiosity into the narrowing path of medicine, and how do they reclaim their multifaceted self amid burnout and systemic challenges?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin talks with Dr. Amanda River about her unconventional journey in emergency medicine, from medical school friendships to leading a cannabis clinic and pursuing lifestyle medicine. Amanda reflects on her sister's Ewing sarcoma diagnosis that sparked her interest in medicine, the sacrifices of medical training, and the pride and frustrations of EM practice. They discuss the pathology of long hours, sleep deprivation myths, understaffing, and metrics that prioritize billing over patient care, while exploring ways to align personal values with professional life.You'll hear how they:Unpack the roots of burnout in EM, from value misalignments to unsafe staffing ratiosChallenge limiting beliefs in medical training, like 80-hour weeks and "scut work" that wastes physician expertiseAdvocate for system redesigns that empower teams, respect boundaries, and integrate patient voices for better outcomesFind hope in diverse career paths, from rural locums to cannabis and lifestyle medicine, to sustain joy in healthcareIf you're an EM physician questioning the status quo or seeking ways to realign your practice, this honest conversation offers insights into building a more humane system.About the Guest:“Emergency medicine is a mindset, not a place.” – Dr. Amanda RiverDr. Amanda River is an emergency medicine physician credentialing at a critical access hospital in rural Iowa, with locums experience in Oregon and Guam's public hospital. A former owner and medical director of a private cannabis medicine clinic, she is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and passionate about integrating holistic approaches into EM. Her journey reflects a commitment to values-driven care, from farm roots to global practice.

What situation in your life looks insurmountable right now? A marriage heading for the rocks? A child breaking your heart? A doctor's report with the word “Cancer” written on it? What circumstance in your life is so big, so overwhelming, so difficult that it looks impossible to conquer? Chip helps us discover how to unleash God's power into our impossible situations.Five questions about breakthrough:1. What is a breakthrough? Three key definitions:An offensive thrust that penetrates and carries beyond a defensive line in warfare.An act or instance of breaking through a barrier.A sudden advance.2. Is there a biblical pattern for breakthrough?Great needGreat sinGreat bondageGod's compassionGod's judgmentGod delivers3. How did Jesus teach His disciples to experience and be agents of breakthrough?Announce the “Good News!” -Mark 1Defeat evilBring healingLead by example4. Is there historical precedent that breakthrough can happen in our day?The entire book of ActsList of Church-Age believers5. How do you experience the first step of breakthrough?BELIEVE that God is good.EMBRACE that it's God's will to do the impossible in you and through you.Assignment: Read over Psalm 23, inserting your name in the blanks, at least once each day this week.Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

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In episode #2 of Eric's new podcast he uses personal anecdotes, such as rescuing his younger brother from a pool and escaping dangerous encounters while skateboarding, to illustrate the importance of urgency and accountability. He introduces the trident logo as a symbol for his core values of depth, discipline, and diligence, linking these to the mastery of one's craft. Throughout the session, he manages technical equipment and interacts with a live social media audience, demonstrating a modern approach to digital content creation. Ultimately, the episode serves as a motivational framework for listeners to embrace life's challenges with intentionality and leadership. Key Takeaways: • View challenging life experiences as opportunities for calibration and refinement rather than allowing them to define your identity. • Embrace responsibility the moment it is presented to you, as it often arrives before you feel fully prepared to handle it. • Avoid the "fake it until you make it" mentality by taking imperfect action, gathering feedback, and making constant iterations toward mastery. • Practice discipline by consistently showing up to do the necessary work even when you lack the motivation or desire to do so. • Implement the three pillars of depth, discipline, and diligence to navigate difficult situations with awareness and maintain high personal standards.

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we explore the Feng Shui colors to embrace in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. We discuss the importance of color in Feng Shui and introduce three colors that align with the energy of the year: Midnight Blue, Sunflower Yellow, and Chalk White. We share the meaning behind each color, how they can support balance, strength, and ease, and practical ways to incorporate them into your home and daily life. Throughout the episode, we emphasize the value of personal connection to color and encourage listeners to work with these hues in ways that feel intuitive and supportive.What we talk about in this episode:-How colors can significantly impact our energy and emotions-The cultural and personal significances of color-Midnight Blue is associated with balance and self-awareness-Sunflower Yellow as a symbol of strength and stability-Chalk White promotes spaciousness and ease…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.Time stamps for this episode:[02:03] The significance of color in feng shui[05:50] Three colors for the year of the Fire Horse[12:09] Practical applications of color in feng shuiMORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

This is the 2026 kick off, where Patrick talks about the art of choosing a single word to guide your year—a word that serves as an anchor and intention rather than a rigid resolution. The conversation begins with a look back at previous years: Consistency in 2023, which helped overcome the “light switch” tendency of starting strong and then stopping, and the lessons learned through building routines and discipline. The episode then reflects on the significance of words in shaping identity and relationships, sharing a family tradition of speaking affirmations over children each night: “We love you. We are proud of you. We believe in you.” This practice underscores the transformative power of intentional words in leadership, family, and personal growth. For 2026, Patrick's chosen word is EMBRACE—a word that calls for openness, intentionality, and wholehearted living. The host breaks down how EMBRACE aligns with the five pillars of life and leadership: Faith: Embrace trust, surrender, and God's timing. Family: Embrace presence, connection, and imperfect moments. Foundation: Embrace stability, structure, and stewardship. Leadership: Embrace influence, responsibility, and growth. Work: Embrace purpose, discipline, and opportunity. Listeners are encouraged to identify their own word for the year—a word that resonates deeply and sets the tone for growth, leadership, and impact. EMBRACE is not passive; it's an active choice to lean in, receive, and grow. Key Takeaway: Your word for the year can become a powerful compass for how you live, lead, and love. What will your word be for 2026?

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Are you navigating a major life transition, especially in midlife, and struggling with uncertainty, identity shifts, or unmet expectations?In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Hans Wilhelm returns to explore the spiritual perspective on transitions, especially during midlife. If you're facing change and feel lost without a clear direction, this conversation offers both comfort and guidance. Whether you're leaving a long-held career or questioning your next move, Hans shares timeless wisdom that helps you reconnect with your inner joy and higher self.Discover how following your inner joy can become your most reliable compass through uncertainty.Learn why unmet expectations create suffering—and how to reframe them to regain emotional freedom.Embrace practical techniques to shift from self-pity to empowerment and align with your soul's purpose.Tune in now to uncover how life transitions can become profound spiritual awakenings when you listen to your inner guidance.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction, podcast mission and welcoming Hans Wilhelm02:11 - Setting the theme: midlife transitions and lack of clarity04:11 - Following inner joy as guidance from the higher self11:57 - Joy as a beacon and introducing expectations13:50 - Turning painful expectations into preferences and trusting life's plan20:29 - Escaping victimhood: silver linings and the three-positives practice25:41 - Midlife transitions and loosening the grip of old identities28:16 - Gratitude for past careers and letting go of professional labels35:06 - Service as the highest form of love and purpose in later life39:07 - Karma, everyday service, and closing reflections on gratitude˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Unfulfilled expectations are the basis of all our physical pain, our mental pain, anything that doesn't work the way we expect it to.”"˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:First conversation with Hans Wilhelm: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/520˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, midlife career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a midlife career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Text your thoughts and questions!Are you already feeling the “New Year, New You” burnout before January is even over? The pressure to set massive resolutions, hit the ground running, and overhaul your entire life on January 1st is a recipe for overwhelm. If you're feeling more like you need a nap than a marathon, you're not alone, and you're not failing. This week on episode 295 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I'm introducing you to a gentler, sustainable approach so you can start the new year with less stress.In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I'm ditching the concept of an arbitrary date on the calendar that dictates our fresh start and giving you actionable steps to take right now to reach your goals at a pace that actually respects your energy and capacity. I cover the following topics:Embrace the phrase, “start as you mean to go on,” or in other words, choose a starting speed that you can maintain. Take an intentional pause to reflect and move forward in the right direction. Conduct a self-assessment to understand your energy drains, capacity, and current needs.Consider broad intentions over rigid goals to support your overall well-being. Ready to build a year that actually fits your life? Download my free Productivity Toolkit at positivelyproductive.com/plpkit and follow along as we dive into these workbooks in the coming weeks!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Ep 291: How Slowing Down Makes You More ProductiveEp 293: Simple Filters to Help You Make DecisionsEp 239: How to Choose a Word of the YearDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

Your team thinks they’re selling braces. They’re wrong. What patients actually buy is certainty. Certainty about cost, timing, next steps, and whether they’re making the right call for their kid or themselves. When you don’t create that certainty fast, you get the same complaints every practice has: they ghosted us, bad lead, they said they needed to think about it, they price-shopped, they no-showed. Here’s what hurts: your leads aren’t bad. Your process leaks certainty. Fix that, and your team won’t need to push harder. They’ll just need to get clear, confident, and better at leading conversations. The kind of leadership that feels like service instead of sales. Get your copy of the Practice Paradox and the Personality Assessment: https://ion.agency/practice-paradox-book The Core Truth — People Don’t Buy Orthodontics. They Buy Certainty. Whether someone is choosing braces, clear aligners, or even deodorant, the psychology stays the same: people move when they feel safe taking the next step. That’s why calls fall apart even when your team says all the right things. If the prospect feels confused, guarded, uneasy, or overwhelmed, you can keep talking. You’ve already lost. Not because they hate you. Because their brain is protecting them from a decision that feels risky. So the question becomes: How do you manufacture certainty, fast, without sounding salesy? Let’s break it into five levers: mindset, voice, speed, follow-up, and simplification. Redefine “Sales” So Your Team Stops Sabotaging It A lot of practices hate the word “sales.” They picture a used-car lot: fake smile, pressure, manipulation, take the money and run. That’s exactly why they struggle. Here’s the reframe: sales isn’t taking. Sales is giving. If your team believes sales is something you do to people, they’ll avoid it, rush it, or apologize for it. If they believe sales is something you do for people (clarifying, guiding, simplifying), they show up differently. Two guardrails matter: integrity and a true desire to help paired with belief that the service will positively impact the patient’s life. Violate those, and you’re back in the version of sales everyone hates. Hold those two guardrails, and closing isn’t predatory. It’s service. Why this matters to certainty: Certainty doesn’t come from convincing. It comes from leadership. People relax when they feel guided by someone who knows what they’re doing and genuinely has their interests in mind. If your team doesn’t buy that idea, every tactic in this article turns into a script. Scripts don’t create certainty. Free Growth Session Certainty Starts With How You Sound — Tone and Tempo Beat Perfect Wording The fastest way to kill a call isn’t the wrong sentence. It’s the wrong cadence. Two things matter most: tonality and tempo. Tone and tempo communicate what words can’t: calm confidence, leadership, empathy, impatience, uncertainty, awkwardness. The Real Phone Skill Is Emotional Control When your scheduler or treatment coordinator sounds rushed, unsure, or overly chirpy, the prospect doesn’t feel guided. They feel processed. And if the prospect doesn’t feel guided, they don’t feel safe. Use Anchoring Questions to Uncover What Creates Certainty for This Person Three questions shift the call from “schedule this” to “understand why this matters.” “How long have you been thinking about straightening your teeth or bringing Johnny in?” This tells you whether they’re a “yesterday” person or a “two years” person. Very different energy, very different barriers. “Why did you feel like now was a good time to address this?” This reveals the trigger: pain, bullying, a dentist referral, a life event, a deadline, a job, a wedding. The trigger is often where certainty lives. “Why did you decide to come see us?” This exposes perceived differentiation or lack of it. It also surfaces competitive context without you sounding defensive. These questions aren’t cute. They build certainty because they make the prospect feel understood. And they give your team leverage to connect the consult to what the person actually cares about. If You Sense Uncertainty, Address It Immediately If someone sounds uneasy, uncertain, confused, or guarded, you can’t just continue your flow and hope it resolves itself. You need to pivot and handle that emotion right now. Or you won’t have their attention for the rest of the call, and you’ll often earn a no-show. Use something playful as a pattern interrupt (something they don’t expect) to regain attention. The point isn’t the exact line. The point is: certainty requires attention, and attention disappears when emotion turns skeptical. The Underrated Skill — Being Comfortable With Silence Most teams panic during silence and start filling space with nervous checking: “Hello?” “Did you get that?” “Can you hear me?” Don’t do that. Embrace the silence. The person just answered an unexpected call. You don’t know what they’re doing. If you can sit through a few seconds, you keep authority and flow. Why this matters to certainty: When you talk like a leader (steady, calm, unhurried), you lend your certainty to the other person. When you sound nervous, you amplify theirs. Speed Is Strategy: Desire Decays Faster Than You Think If you’re treating online leads like they’re 2012 leads, you’re getting cooked. Amazon has trained consumers. If something doesn’t have the two-day delivery vibe, what do people start thinking? “Do I really need this?” “Maybe I’ll find something similar I can get tomorrow.” That same consumer expectation bleeds into choosing an orthodontist. If you don’t respond fast, if it’s hard to schedule, if it takes forever to get clarity, people don’t wait patiently. They move on or talk themselves out of it. The Five-Minute Rule Isn’t Aggressive. It’s Reality. Studies show that if you don’t follow up within five minutes, there’s a 400 percent decrease in ever getting in touch. Calling back within 60 seconds can boost conversions by 391 percent. Whether you obsess over exact numbers or not, the operational takeaway is undeniable: your speed determines whether you’re still top of mind. Here’s what should sting a little: five minutes should be your worst day. Because in a digital world, five minutes can feel like an hour. Nobody submits a form and then sits there doing nothing, waiting for your office to call. They go right back to scrolling, eating dinner, getting pulled into life. And when you finally call, you’re no longer “the answer.” You’re “some unknown number.” Certainty Collapses When You’re Not Top of Mind When your callback is slow, you trigger confusion: “Who is this?” “Where are you calling from?” “Why are you calling me?” That confusion isn’t neutral. Confusion is uncertainty. Uncertainty is delay. Delay becomes ghosting. If you want more conversions, stop treating speed like an operational detail. Speed is part of your sales system. “Bad Leads” Are Often Just Cold Opportunities, and Your Follow-Up Must Match Human Behavior Most practices overuse the term “bad lead” as emotional protection. It feels better to say “they were a bad lead” than “we didn’t create enough certainty fast enough.” Here’s the reframe: a bad lead is someone you truly can’t serve. Someone without teeth, no pulse, extreme mismatch. Everything else? That’s not a bad lead. That’s an opportunity that either isn’t ready yet, lost excitement, didn’t feel safe, or didn’t get enough follow-up to stay warm. It’s not always that the leads are bad. It’s that the opportunities have gone cold. The Simplest Reason Follow-Up Fails — Nobody Answers Unknown Numbers (Including You) Most of us do not pick up calls from numbers we don’t know. So why is your team shocked when prospects don’t answer? This is why you need a specific cadence: call, voicemail, text, email, repeat. That multi-touch pattern creates recognition: “Oh right, I did request that.” It builds association. And it reduces the emotional friction of picking up. Micro-Impressions Before the Consult Decide Whether They Show Up This might be the most overlooked certainty killer in orthodontics: the little irritations that happen before the patient ever meets the doctor. Being put on hold for minutes (feels like forever). The office not answering. Getting disconnected and not being asked for a callback number. Having to call back and re-enter the queue. These micro-impressions create a subtle story in the patient’s mind: “This is going to be a pain.” That story produces uncertainty. Bottom line: If your front-end experience feels clunky, you can’t treatment-coordinate your way out of it in the consult. Free Growth Session Create Certainty in the Consult by Simplifying the Process and the Money Conversation If you want more same-day starts, stop turning the consult into a college lecture. Here’s a real-world example of a practice that aggressively simplified the consult process: 30 minutes total per new patient exam, records done fast (an eight-minute window), doctor in the room for one to two minutes, treatment coordinator does most of the explanation and fee conversation, they deliberately trained and timed the team to move faster, and fee presentation is simple and consistent. The insight isn’t “everyone must do 30-minute exams.” The insight is: complexity creates hesitation. When the doctor spends 20 minutes explaining the science of orthodontics, the patient walks out thinking, “Wow, this is a big deal. I need to go home and digest this.” In other words: you made it feel heavy, risky, and uncertain. Simplification doesn’t mean low quality. It means low friction. Fees — Answer the Real Question Without Overwhelming Them The patient’s number one question at the consult is: “How much is it?” When offices avoid this, they don’t create certainty. They create suspense. And suspense is not your friend in a high-consideration purchase. One practice’s approach: Lead with one simple plan ($300 down and a monthly that stays under $200). Don’t lead with four options. Options create overwhelm. If they ask about pay-in-full, then you introduce that. If $300 today is a barrier, step it down: $150 today and draft the other $150 in one to two weeks. This strategy isn’t about discounting. It’s about making the decision feel manageable. On the Phone — If You Won’t Quote Fees, You Still Must Remove Financing Fear When people hear “payment plans” and “financing,” they often assume interest, credit checks, banks, and paying more over time. So if your team says, “We have great payment plans,” that’s not certainty. That’s vague reassurance. And vague reassurance reads like sales fluff. Instead, proactively clarify: zero percent interest, no credit checks, in-house financing, no banks involved. That removes uncertainty. And when uncertainty drops, people move forward. Stop Trying to Differentiate With Tech Patients Don’t Understand Some practices try to win by talking about technology (CBCT, bonding techniques, fancy bracket systems) as the primary differentiator. The general public has low dental IQ. Most people don’t know what those things are, and they aren’t buying them up front. What are disruptors winning on? Speed, convenience, little resistance, affordability, and a cool brand. You can wow them clinically once they’re in and committed. But at the decision point, patients buy what reduces friction and uncertainty. Practical Takeaways — A Certainty-First Playbook You Can Implement Now You don’t need a new script. You need a new operating system. Here’s a practical checklist, organized by where certainty is won or lost. Phone: Create Certainty in the First 60 Seconds Train the two T’s: tonality and tempo. Start coaching cadence, not just words. Add the three anchoring questions: How long have you been thinking about it? Why now? Why us? The moment you hear uncertainty, pivot and address it. Don’t keep going like nothing happened. Get comfortable with silence. Nervous filler kills authority. Scheduling —Stop the Endless Loop With Wide Net Statements Replace open-ended scheduling chaos with two-option narrowing. “Specific date or day or first available?” “Morning or afternoon?” “1 p.m. or 3 p.m.?” This approach prevents the call from dragging and keeps you leading. Speed — Protect Momentum Like It’s Revenue (Because It Is) Treat five minutes as unacceptable in normal conditions. Aim to call back before they exit the browser whenever possible. Build operational systems that make fast response normal, not heroic. Follow-Up — Assume They Won’t Answer and Build Recognition Anyway Use the cadence: call, voicemail, text, email, repeat. Stop labeling unresponsive people as “bad.” Most are just cold. Clean up micro-impressions: reduce holds, avoid disconnects without callback capture, and tighten the front desk experience. Consult — Simplify Until Decisions Feel Easy Reduce information overload. Don’t make treatment feel like a complicated life event. Standardize a simple fee presentation. Lead with one clear path. Introduce alternatives only if asked. Remove financing uncertainty with clear language (zero percent interest, in-house, no banks, no credit checks). If You Fix Certainty, You Fix Conversion Your practice isn’t competing only on clinical outcomes anymore. You’re competing on how fast you respond, how easy it is to schedule, how confident your team sounds, how predictable your process feels, and whether the patient understands the money without anxiety. People don’t buy braces. They buy certainty. If you want more starts without feeling salesy, stop trying to close harder. Start building a system that makes the next step feel obvious, safe, and simple. That’s what your market is actually demanding now. Free Growth Session The post Patients Keep Saying No? Here’s What You’re Missing appeared first on HIP Creative.

"Embrace a Kingdom Mindset" in 2026!This year, we have the opportunity to realign our lives with God's will. We believe that God has a plan for your life, but in order to fully understand that plan and come into alignment with it, we must slow down, be still, and recognize that He is God. From this place of surrender, everything else finds it's proper place. When we put God first, everything else follows.

Episode Title: Thunderstorm Sounds to Help You Sleep PeacefullyDescription:In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the soothing sounds of thunderstorms and how they can help you drift into a deep, peaceful sleep. Discover why the gentle rumble of rain and distant thunder can create the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rest. We'll also share tips on how to use these natural sounds as part of your nightly routine to improve sleep quality and calm your mind.Take a moment tonight to unwind with the comforting rhythm of a peaceful thunderstorm. Embrace these calming sounds and let them guide you to a restful night.Stay tuned for more ways to bring calm and relaxation into your life on the next episode.DISCLAIMER

Donald Trump bombs Venezuela, disaffected youth flee to socialism, is there a connection? Yes. The answer is yes. Kelly starts a 28 day scroll-diet. Tag us on Instagram and Matt or Kelly will buy you a sandwich at some future date and yet to be determined place As always, if you like (or don't like) what we're doing, let us know on your podcast app by leaving a review or reach out to us on Instagram. And, check out our website for the best subversive shirts, door mats, and coffee mugs while your money can still buy them at libertytreelifestyle.com Wanna support the show? Go to patreon.com/libertytree and become a member of the Liberty Tree Social Club Follow us and give us a review @Libertyupatree on twitter @Libertytreebrand on Instagram Order Kelly's Book The Great American Contractor  Love you guys Kelly and Matt

Episode Title: Gentle Rain, Strong MindsetDescription:In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the soothing sounds of gentle rain and explore how this simple natural element can help strengthen your mindset. Discover how rain's rhythmic patter promotes relaxation, focus, and resilience. We share practical ways to use rain sounds as a backdrop for meditation, work, or winding down after a busy day. Embrace the calming power of rain to nurture mental clarity and emotional balance.Take a moment today to listen to the gentle rain and let it refresh your mind — small daily pauses like this can build lasting calm and strength.Stay tuned for more episodes designed to support your journey toward peace and well-being.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Embrace Stillness During Thunder RollsDescription:In this episode, we invite you to find peace amidst the powerful sounds of thunder. Discover how the deep rumble of thunder can help center your mind and encourage stillness in your busy day. We'll share techniques to use thunder sounds as a calming backdrop for meditation and relaxation, helping you reconnect with a sense of calm no matter the chaos around you.Take a moment for yourself today—close your eyes, listen to the thunder, and breathe in tranquility. These brief pauses can bring balance and clarity to your life.Stay tuned for our next episode as we continue exploring simple ways to nurture calmness and relaxation.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Serenity Found in Rain's EmbraceDescription:In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the soothing embrace of rain and its natural ability to bring serenity to our minds and hearts. Discover how the gentle sound of raindrops can help ease stress, improve focus, and enhance relaxation. We also share tips on how to use rain sounds in your daily routine for moments of peaceful reflection and calm.Take a moment today to breathe deeply and let the calming rhythm of rain wash away tension. These brief pauses of tranquility are essential in balancing the busyness of life.Join us next episode as we continue exploring simple ways to nurture your inner peace.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Embrace Your Power with Storm SoundsDescription:In this episode, we invite you to discover the empowering energy found in the sounds of a storm. Learn how the dynamic and powerful rhythm of rain, thunder, and wind can help you reconnect with your inner strength and calm your mind. We'll share tips on using storm sounds to boost focus, relaxation, and emotional balance in your daily life.Take a moment to embrace the storm's energy and let it inspire your own sense of peace and resilience.Join us next time as we continue exploring ways to bring calm and relaxation into your everyday moments.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Empower Your Spirit Through Nature's VoiceDescription:In this episode, we dive into the soothing power of nature's sounds and how they can uplift your spirit and promote inner peace. Discover the calming effects of natural soundscapes like gentle rain, rustling leaves, and birdsong, and learn practical ways to use these sounds to enhance your daily relaxation and mindfulness practices. Embrace the healing energy of the outdoors, no matter where you are, and let nature's voice be your guide to renewed calm and balance.Take a moment each day to reconnect with these peaceful sounds—your mind and body will thank you.Stay tuned for more ways to nurture your well-being on the Be Calm and Relax Podcast.DISCLAIMER

Explore the themes of New Year's resolutions, personal growth, and nurturing relationships with God and others. Commitment and seeking God are highlighted as essential for spiritual development. Personal anecdotes about marriage illustrate the importance of communication and the challenges in maintaining strong relationships. The message encourages reflection on spiritual lives and renewing connections with God, drawing parallels between faith and marriage.

The Vine kicked off the year with a meditative and interactive service. Here are the two meditations that were included. www.thevineaustin.org

Pastor Michael Field January 4th, 2026 James 1:2-4

Tired of making the same old New Year's resolutions? Perhaps we should take a different route into 2026...

Pastor Bobby Schuller teaches on the transformative power of faith as a key to unlocking God's promises, while worry only serves to erode your spirit. Embrace the call to trust in God's provision and replace anxiety with a confident expectation of His faithfulness in your life, with today's message: "The Worry Cure."

for the embrace of nothing - #4403 (97R07 percent 133 left) by chair house 250103.mp3for the embrace of nothing■ＰＳ１：まだまだ、あけましておめでとうございます。今日までとしますね。箱根駅伝。青山学院強すぎて面白いですね。でも歴史的大逆転から始まった2026年には期待しかありません。頑張れ！！今日は映画創りは完全にさぼりました。ちょっとやりたいことがあったのでその作..

Let's kick things off with a bang as Eric G and John Dudley dive deep into the chaos that is planning for those oh-so-glorious home projects in 2026. You know, the ones we've been daydreaming about for years while binge-watching home improvement shows. But hold your horses, folks! The duo is here to throw cold water on those Pinterest-perfect visions with some reality checks about rising costs and supply chain madness. They chat about how the financial landscape is shifting—thanks, inflation and tariffs!—and how that means if you're thinking about a kitchen remodel or adding a sweet outdoor kitchen, you might just want to start checking lumber prices like you're tracking crypto. Who knew home improvement could feel like day trading? Eric and John don't just stop at doom and gloom, though. They dish out some solid advice on how to navigate this jungle of costs. Think of it as a treasure map but with way less gold and a lot more drywall. They emphasize the importance of planning, connecting the dots between projects, and maybe even getting a little sneaky with the tools of modern technology—hello, AI!—to help with your project planning. This isn't just about making your home pretty; it's about making smart decisions that won't leave you financially stranded. So grab your notepad and get ready to take notes because these two are about to school you on how to not just survive, but thrive in the wild world of home renovations. And let's not forget the hilarity that ensues as they share personal anecdotes that highlight the absurdities of home improvement. From unexpected plumbing disasters to the sheer insanity of pricing on materials, it's a rollercoaster of laughs and “oh no, not again!” moments. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to tackle 2026 with a plan that's not just smart, but also a little bit sarcastic—because why not laugh at the absurdity of it all?Takeaways:Planning for your 2026 projects is like playing chess with the lumber market, strategy is key!Don't throw away good materials just because you got excited; plan your remodel wisely, folks!Embrace your inner nerd: track lumber prices like they're stocks, it'll save you cash in the long run.Always consider the absurdity of building codes; they might just ruin your plans before you even start.Links referenced in this episode:aroundthehouseonline.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:American Redwood Lumber SocietyGE AppliancesHaierThanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more

Beneath the glow of a beautiful Cancer Super Full Moon, you are called inward. This sacred meditation invites you into deep stillness, where time slows and the soul remembers. Guided by lunar waters, we soften into trust, awaken ancient inner knowing, and rest in the quiet wisdom of the heart. The energy is slow, nurturing, and deeply peaceful—cradling the nervous system and opening the heart chakra with gentle grace. This is a space to release emotional weight, to feel held by the Moon, and to return to the truth that lives within you. You are safe to trust the wisdom rising from your heart. Please remember the energy is timeless and finds you where you are right now on your path. Embrace the change, embrace your purpose. Press play, breathe deep, and expand into the beautiful version of you. Full Moon Love Maria Pod music- Steen Thottrup - Balearic Bliss - Delux version -More music by Steen Thottrup at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tPMvCqpjXjP9Iezu41j3E?si=TSCZPuvJR2uc6JoMZBdvZQ Meditation music Moby LA3 MARIA RINNÉ – ACTIVATE AND IGNITE YOUR HEART – Life Force Energy Guide & Writer www.mariarinne.com https://linktr.ee/mariarinneenergy

If you’ve ever driven a car, you know the rearview mirror has a purpose—but it’s not meant to be your primary focus. It’s small for a reason. You glance back briefly, but your eyes belong on the road ahead. In the same way, God never intended for you to live your life staring at your past. When we fixate on what’s behind us—past mistakes, missed opportunities, or wounds caused by others—it can steal our peace in the present and keep us from stepping into what God has prepared for our future. The devotional reminds us that the past lives in the rearview—it can inform us, but it should not define us. We can’t change what happened, but we do get to choose what we do with it. We can lament, staying trapped in regret, guilt, shame, or anger—or we can learn, allowing God to redeem our experiences and help us move forward with wisdom and grace. The goal isn’t to pretend the past didn’t happen. The goal is to release its hold on your heart so you can press on, like Paul describes, toward the life God is calling you into. And you don’t have to do that alone. God gives help through the Holy Spirit, through wise counseling, and through trusted friends who can support you, pray with you, and remind you of truth when you feel stuck. Everything God has for you is ahead. Your destiny isn’t behind you—it’s in front of you. Main Takeaways Your past is meant to be glanced at, not lived in—your primary focus belongs on what’s ahead. You can’t change what happened, but you can choose whether you lament or learn from it. God’s grace allows you to view your past through redemption, not regret. Healing is often a process, and God provides support through the Holy Spirit, counseling, and friends. God’s purpose for you is in your future—don’t let yesterday keep you from stepping into it. Today’s Bible Verse Philippians 3:13-14“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Your Daily Prayer Heavenly Father, I bring my past before you. I acknowledge my struggles with past mistakes and the choices I have made. But I also wrestle with things that were done to me. Yet, you tell me to cast all my anxieties upon you because you care for me. That is what I do today. Help me give you every aspect of my past that I am holding onto. Whether it is guilt, shame, or anger, I release it to you. Help me leave it there, and in exchange, I pray you will give me freedom from my past so I can step into the future you have for me. Give me grace to live with my eyes forward, only looking back to learn and apply those lessons as I move forward in you. In Jesus’ name,Amen. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Looking for more daily encouragement and biblical truth? Explore more devotionals, prayers, and faith-based resources below: LifeAudio — Daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and encouragement: LifeAudio.com Crosswalk — Faith, prayer, and Christian living resources: Crosswalk.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Embrace their interests, even if you think those interests are gross. Messes can almost always be cleaned up later.

The guys explain how the culture of feelings over facts at the top of the organization has trickled down through the ranks. If the Lakers are ever going to turn things around, it'll need to start there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out the 1000 Hours Outside Mega Bundle that includes the 2026 Kick-Off Pack ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Get your free 2026 tracker sheet ⁠here ** If you've been living in that exhausted loop—your kid pushes, you react, everyone feels awful, and then you hate how the day ended—this conversation will feel like someone opened a window in your house. Kirk Martin (The Calm Parenting Podcast) helps you name what's actually happening when you're “triggered" and why your anxiety often creates the exact opposite outcome you want. Together we talk about the real-life triggers that hijack parents (dawdling, messes, perceived disrespect), how to stop taking kid behavior personally, and how to slow your world down enough to respond with clarity instead of resentment. Then we go deeper because strong-willed kids don't just test your patience, they test your marriage. Kirk shares practical ways couples can stay aligned, how to stop getting played off each other, and why your home doesn't need more lectures or tighter control—it needs connection and a little more fun. This is the perspective shift every tired parent needs: the very traits that irritate you now may be the same traits that will make your child brave, persuasive, resilient, and capable later. You're not behind. You're not failing. And you can start changing the tone of your home today. Learn more about Kirk and all he has to offer (including his podcast and courses) here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices