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Guest: Tyler Anbinder. Anbinder introduces Plentiful Country, using bank records to reveal stories like Kate Murphy's emotional visit to the Irish Palace and the famine's lasting psychological scars.

In this Mid Winter session, Martin guides you through a profound ten-minute journey into the heart of peace. As we navigate the complexities of the season, this episode serves as your "coffee break for the soul," offering a sanctuary of silence through somatic grounding for seasonal affective shifts and intentional breathing. We explore the power of internal light to drive away self-doubt and panic, while establishing a foundation for nervous system regulation for high-performance living.By focusing on the hypnotic rhythm of the breath, you will engage in vagal toning for deep stress recovery, allowing your mind and body to reunite in a state of true calm. This session isn't just a holiday pause; it is emotional fitness training for the new year, designed to help you master mindful self-compassion for holiday gatherings and beyond.Time-Stamped Chapters00:00 – Finding your quiet space and entering the sanctuary.00:41 – Somatic grounding through rhythmic breathing and chest expansion.01:54 – The Golden Light visualization: Adding fuel to your internal energy.0:12 – Expanding warmth: Pushing away worry and driving out the cold chill of winter.04:25 – Deep relaxation: Finding peace within the sanctuary of consciousness.05:17 – Emotional fitness training: Affirmations for priority and peace.06:20 – Visualizing grace: Staying centered amidst the noise of tomorrow.07:00 – Circadian reset for deep restorative sleep through silence.08:05 – Three Caring Tips for a happier, more positive life.09:20 – Proactive burnout prevention through stillness: Returning to the now.3 Caring Tips for a Happier, More Positive LifeThe One-Minute Digital Fast: Leave your phone in another room for at least five minutes today to create space for authentic human connection over digital consumption.Practice Unspoken Gratitude: Silently list three things you appreciate about someone you are with tonight to naturally improve the room's atmosphere.The Evening Reflection: Write down one "hidden win"—a small personal success—to reinforce a positive mindset for long-term well-being.Connect with Calming AnxietySupport the Show: Join our Supporters Club for just $5 a month to enjoy advert-free episodes and exclusive content.Share the Peace: If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share on social media to help others find their center.Final Thought: Smile often, and above all, be kind.Break the Cycle of Anxiety Today Are you ready to stop the spiral? Join me in the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course, specifically designed to help you regain control and find your calm in just minutes. You can access the full course and take the first step toward a quieter mind by visiting calminganxiety.fm.

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Emotional range is often praised, but in this episode, I explain why narrowing it actually makes you stronger. Wide emotional swings create instability, poor decisions, and make you unreliable to yourself and others. High performers don't suppress emotions, they reduce volatility so they can stay consistent. When I narrow my emotional range, I build trust, authority, and self-control. Calm intensity beats emotional intensity over time, every time. Show Notes: [01:58]#1 Emotional extremes reduce your reliability because people have no idea what they're going to get from you.  [11:33]#2 Reduce reactivity increases your leverage.  [16:21]#3 Your consistent emotional tone signals authority.  [21:43] Recap Next Steps: 1193: Focus: The Force Multiplier 1025: The Opportunity Is In The Opposites --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2895: Evan Marc Katz offers a powerful mindset shift for women frustrated with unclear relationships: stop overanalyzing and let men reveal their intentions through their actions. By doing nothing and observing effort, women can avoid emotional burnout, spot dead-end situations early, and regain control over their dating lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/the-most-important-dating-advice-you-will-ever-hear-dont-do-anything Quotes to ponder: "Men reveal themselves in their efforts. Nothing else they do matters." "You don't have to DO anything. Just see what he does, and say yes." "Let him do what he wants. If you like it, stay. If you don't like it, go."

Most men and women enter marriage wildly untrained—and then wonder why connection, intimacy, and trust slowly erode over time. In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with January Donovan, founder of the Woman School and Wholeness Coaching School, to explore why information alone will never change a marriage—and why training is the missing ingredient for lasting connection.   January shares her personal story of trauma, mentorship, and formation, and explains how emotional command, discipline, tonality, and boundaries shape the way men and women show up in relationships. We talk about why modern culture resists discipline, how "freedom" without formation leads to loneliness, and why both men and women must train intentionally if they want marriages that actually get better over time. This episode will challenge the way you think about growth, leadership, and what it really means to live fully alive.     Timeline Summary [0:00] Why most people feel unprepared for marriage and parenting [2:06] Introducing January Donovan and her work training women globally [3:02] Why information alone never leads to real change [4:10] January's origin story and the wounds that led her to this work [6:12] The power of mentorship and intentional formation [8:33] Growing up with deep insecurity and identity wounds [10:17] Unprocessed trauma, abortion, and living in quiet desperation [11:52] How disciplined training reshaped January's life [13:18] Why women resist the word "discipline" [14:50] Formation vs. freedom and the danger of untrained choice [16:07] Emotional command and generational anxiety [17:37] Why marriage requires the same training as any profession [19:35] Decision-making, tonality, and communication gaps [21:12] Why motherhood feels overwhelming without training [22:02] Studying your spouse as a form of love [23:12] Larry reflects on minimal marriage prep vs. decades of marriage [25:10] Why people resist investing in growth [27:06] Distraction, shallow desires, and information overload [28:35] Re-educating sexuality and restoring healthy masculinity and femininity [32:30] Dad Edge Alliance preview call invitation [36:14] Why training together is the future for men and women [40:18] Micro-skills that shape daily life and marriage [43:07] Tonality and how women can build or break men emotionally [47:02] Proactivity, masculinity, and relational safety [49:25] Gossip, integrity, and protecting your spouse's reputation [53:20] Excellence, interior freedom, and choosing your highest good [59:02] Casting a long-term vision for marriage and legacy     Five Key Takeaways Marriage doesn't fail because people don't care—it fails because they were never trained. Information without formation leads to frustration, not transformation. Discipline and emotional command create freedom, not restriction. Tonality, presence, and self-regulation shape attraction and safety in marriage. Men and women must train together if they want relationships that thrive long-term.     Links & Resources Dad Edge Alliance Preview Call: https://thedadedge.com/preview January Donovan Website: https://januarydonovan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/january.donovan_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JanuaryDonovan Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1436     Closing Remark If this episode challenged how you think about marriage, growth, or leadership, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Beautiful lives don't happen by accident—they're trained for. From my heart to yours, go out and live legendary.

In this Friday Q&A episode of Talking Real Money, Don tackles five thoughtful listener questions ranging from confusing 401(k) collective investment trusts and investment club withdrawals to Roth conversion strategies, inflation fears in bond portfolios, and inherited IRA planning. Along the way, he emphasizes transparency over opacity, flexibility over prediction, and discipline over emotion. Don pushes back against fear-driven investing decisions, cautions against large tax moves based on uncertain futures, explains when TIPS do (and don't) make sense, and praises a listener's smart inherited IRA-to-Roth strategy. Note: listener call audio has been enhanced with a new tool, making callers sound almost like they're in the studio. Let us know what you think. 0:04 Podcast vs. radio intro, Friday Q&A format, and improved caller audio quality 1:00 How listeners submit questions through TalkingRealMoney.com 1:44 33-year-old with $330K in a 401(k) and confusing collective investment trusts 4:26 Why “intermediate cycle” funds are market timing in disguise 6:47 Investment club withdrawals and in-kind transfers after Schwab/TD merger 9:23 Why there's no universal rule for investment club distributions 9:58 Complex Roth conversion plan and IRMAA concerns 14:31 Why large Roth conversions rely too heavily on tax predictions 16:59 The case for slow, flexible, incremental conversions 17:28 National debt fears and switching from BND to TIPS 20:47 When TIPS actually help and why panic reallocations fail 21:46 Emotional control as the core investing skill 22:10 Inherited IRA strategy to fund Roth contributions 24:15 Why spreading withdrawals over 10 years makes sense 25:09 Listener growth, competition with Stacking Benjamins, and call to action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotional intelligence is a leadership multiplier. This episode explores why self-awareness and emotional regulation determine trust, stability, and influence—especially under pressure.You Got This,Ryan

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3902: Jennifer breaks down a practical, compassionate method for transforming a rough day into a more manageable one. Through five simple steps, she shows how awareness, intention, and small rituals can help you reclaim control, reset your mood, and move forward with kindness toward yourself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/turn-around-bad-day-step-step-guide/ Quotes to ponder: "Bad days are inevitable, but how we react is up to us." "Take a few deep breaths and try to forget about everything but the present moment." "It's okay to write off the rest of the day and start again tomorrow." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#364: In this episode, I'm joined by Susan Klunder, a recent graduate of Anchored, my six-month coaching and somatics program. Susan shares her lived experience of moving from chronic people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional outsourcing into a life that feels grounded, joyful, and genuinely her own. We talk about what it was like before Anchored, when she had done years of therapy, coaching, and personal development, but still felt overwhelmed, disconnected, and driven by fear rather than trust. Susan reflects on how Anchored helped her understand her nervous system patterns in real time, shift out of overfunctioning, and develop deep self-trust without losing her drive, ambition, or care for others. This conversation is a powerful example of what becomes possible when nervous system healing happens in community. Join us as Susan shares how Anchored changed her work life, her relationships, her parenting, and her capacity for joy. If you've ever wondered what's actually on the other side of emotional outsourcing, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at what healing can create. Click here to check out Anchored: https://beatrizalbina.com/anchored/ Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/364 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en Mentioned in this episode:Join Anchored!If you're ready to break away from anxiety and codependent relationships so you can live a life of joy and confidence, Anchored is for you. This is my 6-month high-touch, high-results coaching program, and we're currently enrolling. Click here to find out more: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/anchored Join Anchored

Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss what it means to walk a spiritual path. The conversation provides a deep and personal insight into the life of a long-term Buddhist practitioner, as Brother Phap Huu reflects on his 25 years as a monk, including the joys and challenges of living in a spiritual community; the role of a teacher on the path; the importance of finding one’s own inner teacher; the practice of celibacy; the transformations that can happen through spiritual practice; the lessons learned from 17 years as Thich Nhat Hanh's attendant; and much more.  Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/   And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planethttps://plumvillage.org/courses/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Fragrant Palm Leaves https://plumvillage.org/books/1998-neo-ve-cua-y-fragrant-palm-leaves  Dharma Talk: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths' https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths Taming the Tiger Within https://www.parallax.org/product/taming-the-tiger-within/  Sister True Dedicationhttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong Brother Phap Unghttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/brother-chan-phap-ung Quotes “A good teacher is to show that each and every one of us has a teacher inside of us.” “It’s enough of a journey to transform ourselves before we choose to transform other people.” “You’re already the person you want to be.” “A lot of us are defined by our past, and we let that become our whole narrative. But I think that Thay stepped into transforming his past and seeing himself in the present moment and not being caught in a prison of ‘what was'.” “Thay was very optimistic – not an ignorant optimism, but optimistic with the insight that there is awakening everywhere. We just have to tap into the right conditions, into the right path, so that those seeds can blossom into trees and into a garden.” “Every human being that comes into the spiritual path is different. We all have different stories, experiences, histories, upbringing. So we can't bundle everyone into the same boat. But each and every one of us have to see and accept each other’s differences, suffering, and limits, and be patient with each other.” “When we talk about becoming a monk, we talk about stepping into freedom. And that freedom is the choice that we have made to not chase after, in our language, worldly successes. Those successes come with different layers of desires and hooks that would trap us. And the aspiration is ideal, but on the path itself, we all have to encounter our own demons within us.” “Be beautiful, be yourself.” “There’s a saying, particularly for monastics, that, when you wear the robe of a monk, your home is everywhere. Because our home is the present moment. The present moment is our daily destination, so that is where we will never feel lost. But that is insight and that is practice.” “If we are a teacher who thinks we have all the answers, I don’t think we will really connect with everyone. We won’t connect with the ever-changing present moment, the ever-changing generations.” “When we see that our whole career will become a spiritual career, the deepest aspiration is to be free from all desires. And sex is a desire. Physical contact is a desire. Emotional connections could become a deep attachment, which is a desire. And, in our practice, why do we want to be free from that? Because only when we are free from it can we be of service to the world. Our deepest aspiration is to be of service to the world, whatever world we encounter in our lifetime. But if I have a family, if I have a partner, that becomes my world and that becomes my holy life, my holy family, my community – and, of course, my son or my daughter or my children will become the focus of my devotion. But monastics want to meet the world, at any moment, without being tied down and bound to these relationships.” “Sometimes, the mind is not the answer, and the heart is stronger. And we have to lean into the heart and be stubborn with the mind.”

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The Rush Hour Morning Show is packed with jaw-dropping headlines and big questions. We dive back into the Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni saga, including the viral debate over whether Blake will even score an invite to Taylor Swift's wedding. Then, Donald Trump is back in the news with wild claims of election fraud and a surprising lawsuit against the IRS — we break down what he's alleging and why it matters. Plus, Savannah Guthrie releases an emotional video after the shocking kidnapping of her mother, and the details are hard to ignore. All that and more to get your morning started. Sponsored by Gobymeds. Go to gobymeds dot com code rushhour for $50 off

Ever have moments where everything feels like too much, emotionally, mentally, physically and you can't quite explain why? This episode is a soft place to land. In this gentle reset, we talk about what overstimulation actually is, why emotional waves can show up out of nowhere, and how to support your nervous system without forcing yourself to “calm down” or figure everything out. This is a hybrid episode, part understanding, part grounding, designed to help you feel a little more steady when you're overwhelmed, emotionally raw, or just exhausted from holding it together. In this episode, we cover: What overstimulation really means (and why it's not a failure) Why emotions don't always need a story or explanation How to create a sense of safety before trying to calm your body Gentle grounding and nervous system resets you can do anywhere Reassuring your body without feeding anxiety or reassurance-seeking Letting your system settle in its own time You don't need to fix anything while listening to this.You don't need to feel better by the end. Just let this episode be a pause, a reminder that you're allowed to slow down, soften, and take the rest of the day gently. Save this one for the moments when everything feels like too much. Don't forget to rate and review The Chicks!

In Day 5 of Mood Mastery the Samurai Way, inspired by the steady inner discipline of Miyamoto Musashi, we focus on the Second Chakra (Sacral Chakra)—the center of emotional flow, creativity, and resilience. When moods feel stuck, heavy, or unpredictable, it often helps to soften control and allow feelings to move through you with calm attention. This meditation guides you to reconnect with the body's natural fluidity, easing emotional tension and restoring a steadier, more graceful relationship with what you feel. Leave this practice feeling lighter, more open, and more emotionally balanced—able to meet the day with quiet flexibility rather than resistance. Featured focus: Second Chakra (Sacral Chakra) for emotional balance and flow Best for: moodiness, emotional tightness, creative blocks, irritability, feeling "stuck" or drained Takeaway: Balance isn't forcing calm—it's allowing emotions to move with steadiness. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to Mastering Your Moods—a meditation series designed to help you stop feeling at the mercy of your emotions and start feeling steady, clear, and in charge of how you respond. Moods can shift fast—one message, one memory, one stressful moment—and suddenly you're anxious, irritated, heavy, or overwhelmed. In this series, you'll learn how to work with your nervous system instead of against it, using simple daily practices that help you regulate in real time—so you can come back to yourself without spiraling, snapping, or shutting down. This isn't about pretending you're fine; it's about building emotional skill: noticing what you feel, understanding what's underneath it, and shifting your state with calm, practical tools you can actually use in your real life. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Mood Mastery: From Reactive to Regulated,"  episodes 3043-3049. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "Mushin (No Mind) Quest Musashi was known to advocate for the concept of mushin, or "no-mind," in combat. It involves acting without conscious thought, free from hesitation, fear, or distraction. By training himself to enter into a state of mushin during duels and battles, Musashi could maintain emotional equilibrium and react instinctively to his opponents' movements. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Focus Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I embrace both light and shadow with equanimity." Day 3:  Hara Breath: Inhale deeply through the nose, allowing the belly to expand. Exhale fully through the mouth, drawing the navel towards the spine. This technique promotes relaxation, stability, and groundedness Day 4:  Diamond mudra for focus Day 5:  Second Chakra to flow with change Day 6:  Focus Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "Anxiety Reset Que Challenge" Choose one daily "reset cue"—each time you touch a door handle, open your phone, or sit down, take one long exhale (or one round of your day's breath). Track it with 7 checkmarks (one per day) and notice the moment your body starts to relax faster—proof your nervous system is learning. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Anxiety Reset Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I trust myself to meet this moment." Day 3:  Anchor Breathing: inhale 4, exhale 6–8, repeat 8 rounds. (If 6–8 feels too long, do 4 in / 5 out.) Day 4:  Prithi Mudra for clarity Day 5:  Third Chakra for compassion Day 6:  Anxiety Reset Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Daren Abbey was convicted of murdering Dustin Kjersem at his campsite in an attack so brutal that it was initially thought to have been committed by a bear. When Abbey was sentenced to 100 years for the campsite murder, he told the judge, “I'll be appealing your crooked ass court system.” Hear the full sentencing hearing from 2/3/2026, including emotional victim impact statements from Kjersem's loved ones. For more on the case against Montana Campsite Murder Trial, click here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional public plea for the safe return of her mother as the latest details of the investigation are revealed. Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against claims that the city’s after-action report was watered down, responding to mounting criticism and questions about transparency. A deeply personal tribute to a comedy legend: Mindy, Ed, and Don Rickles offers an intimate look at Don Rickles’ life through the eyes of his daughter Mindy Rickles and son-in-law Ed Mann. Produced by Jimmy Kimmel, the series revisits Rickles’ unforgettable late-night appearances while revealing what was happening behind the scenes, with special guest appearances along the way. Political tensions rise as Rick Caruso tells FOX LA’s Matt Seedorff he is reconsidering a run for Mayor of Los Angeles, following a Los Angeles Times report alleging the city’s response to the January 7th fires was downplayed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heartbreaking mix of stories to open the show: an injured mountain lion cub is found on a Los Angeles County street and transported to Northern California for rehabilitation, while a man is fatally shot after getting off a Metro bus in the Westlake district of Downtown L.A. A deep dive into baseball history as Miguel “Miggy” Rojas’ game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series is broken down — the moment, the pressure, and why it will be remembered forever. Author and podcast host Mark Malkoff joins the show to talk about his book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Johnny Carson’s unmatched legacy is explored — from 4,500 episodes and 25,000 interviews to his lasting impact on American culture. Plus, a personal connection: Tim Conway appeared on The Tonight Show 27 times, sharing memories of television’s golden era. An emotional plea closes the hour as Savannah Guthrie, alongside her sister Annie and brother Camron, asks the public for help in the search for their missing mother, Nancy, sharing the message on Savannah’s Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living, I break down the 3 emotional phases of change that almost everyone experiences when trying to change their relationship with alcohol and why most women think they're failing when they're actually right on track. You'll learn why motivation and excitement don't last, why the middle phase of resistance and fatigue is where most people give up, and how real, lasting change happens through integration and identity shift, not willpower. This episode will help you: Understand why Dry January (or any break from alcohol) often feels harder toward the end Recognize whether you're in motivation, resistance, or integration right now Stop judging yourself for feeling tired, bored, or frustrated Learn why white-knuckling doesn't work and what actually does Build self-trust and emotional resilience without labels, shame, or rigid rules If you've ever thought “I can't wait for this to be over,” “Why is this suddenly so hard?” or “Maybe I'm just not cut out for this,” this episode will help you see what's really happening and why it matters. This conversation is for women who are sober curious, cutting back on alcohol, taking a break, or exploring a healthier relationship with drinking and with themselves. Ready for deeper support? If you're considering private coaching or an in-person retreat at The Magic House in Lisbon, you can book a Clarity Call here: https://calendly.com/admin-angelamascenik/30min?month=2026-02

Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses their article "The hidden rewards of a primary care career." Jerina challenges the common narrative that general practice is merely a stepping stone filled with paperwork and low wages. She explains how physicians can unlock scalable income and schedule flexibility to build a prosperous career in health care without sacrificing personal well-being. The conversation explores the profound emotional value of generational trust and the privilege of guiding patients through vulnerable life moments. Jerina urges medical students to look beyond the prestige of high-tech specialties to find the enduring impact of treating the whole person. Discover how a shift in perspective can transform a demanding profession into a deeply fulfilling calling. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

The Guthrie family's emotional plea as the search for their beloved mother Nancy Guthrie intensifies. Also, NBC's Tom Llamas sits down in an exclusive interview with President Trump. Plus, a look into the nationwide support rallying around the Guthrie family.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send me a some feedback!In this episode, Mike and Angie continue their ten-part Unbreakable series by moving deeper into the heart of their transformation — the shift from a survival-based relationship to a conscious one. After laying the groundwork of childhood conditioning and nervous system wiring in earlier episodes, this conversation exposes how unspoken expectations, preferences, and control mechanisms quietly fueled years of volatility and conflict.They explore how peace became the guiding value that reshaped their relationship, parenting, and daily life. By distinguishing between preferences and standards, Mike and Angie reveal how letting go of control allowed their nervous systems to regulate, trust to rebuild, and stability to emerge. This episode makes it clear: relationships don't change when circumstances change — they change when the nervous system does.Key Takeaways1. Preferences quietly puncture peace When preferences matter more than harmony, conflict becomes inevitable.2. The nervous system prioritizes familiarity over safety People repeat painful dynamics because survival patterns feel known, not because they want suffering.3. Standards create safety, preferences create conditions Standards are non-negotiable foundations; preferences are flexible and optional.4. Triggers reveal unresolved internal pressure Emotional reactions don't come from the moment — they come from stored survival energy.5. Conscious relationships are built on self-regulation Peace emerges when each person takes responsibility for their own nervous system.Notable Quotes• “When my preferences mattered more than my wife and my peace, it really did rule the house.” • “Anytime we held a preference and we wanted our preference more than peace, then it ruptured everything.” • “Preferences puncture peace.” • “It's not a preference that we have fidelity in our marriage. It's a standard.” • “I'd rather have peace than my preferences.” Call to Action

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Ep 640 features Shannon, a 911 professional out of Virginia. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Dispatchers' experiences handling severe winter weather and long shifts Shannon's unique journey into dispatch and her approach to training new recruits Emotional challenges and the importance of closure after difficult emergency calls The viral "trash panda" (raccoon) liquor store incident and how it unfolded from the dispatch perspective Advice for staying compassionate and positive in a high-stress 911 environment If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

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What does it mean to truly trust the universe — especially when life feels uncertain? Nichole Bigley welcomes Estelle Bingham — “heart whisperer,” intuitive healer, teacher, and meditation guide — for a thoughtful conversation on what it means to trust the universe through the wisdom of the heart, and the deeper intelligence that supports our lives even when we cannot yet see the path ahead. Rather than something we must learn from the outside, inner guidance is often remembered through stillness. As the mind quiets, the wisdom of the heart becomes easier to recognize — speaking through signs, synchronicities, emotional awareness, and the subtle language of the soul. This exchange explores manifestation from a grounded perspective, reminding us that vision boards and affirmations alone are rarely enough. True creation asks for emotional participation — a willingness to feel what we are calling forward and to trust what is unfolding even before it fully arrives. Estelle covers the empathic sensitivity many intuitive people carry, and how challenging life experiences can become catalysts for healing, awareness, and spiritual growth. Heart-led trust, as she describes it, is not passive — it is cultivated through experience each time we choose alignment over fear. You'll hear reflections on: Psychic ability as an innate human capacity. Meditation as a gateway to inner listening. Emotional embodiment as a foundation for manifestation. Empathy and sensitivity as strengths rather than burdens. Heart-led trust as a lived practice rather than a fixed state. The role of surrender in allowing life to guide us. This episode will resonate if you are learning to release control, listen more deeply to yourself, and trust that your life is unfolding with intention — even in moments of uncertainty. To explore Estelle's work visit estellebingham.com. You can also find her on Instagram at @estelle.bingham.  To connect with Nichole, schedule a 1:1 session or join The Psychic Club go to apsychicsstory.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram.  SIGN-UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  LEAVE A REVIEW to help others.  This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. Its host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 3 Polymathic Perspective Podcast | Dov Baron When Systems Lose Coherence Before They Collapse What if the world isn't collapsing, but losing coherence, and our leaders are mistaking relief for evolution? Episode Description  What happens before systems collapse? Not chaos. Not moral failure. Not even bad leadership. They lose coherence. . In the first episode of The Polymathic Perspective Podcast, Dov Baron introduces the lens that will define this show: coherence as the invisible regulator beneath power, identity, culture, economics, and leadership. . Starting with a moment at Davos in January 2026, when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney named what many felt but couldn't articulate, the fading of the rules-based order, Dov examines why the world exhaled. Not in agreement, but in relief. . This episode is not about politics. It's about emotional regulation at scale. Dov shows how systems under stress do not seek truth or transformation. They seek stabilization. And why that instinct, while human, quietly prevents real succession. . Through a polymathic lens, this episode connects: Nervous systems Identity formation Organizational behavior Capitalism Global geopolitics Not as metaphors, but as the same pattern playing out at different scales. . You'll hear why Mark Carney and Donald Trump, despite appearing oppositional, are responding to the same collapse of coherence, one through reassurance, the other through rupture. Different styles. Same function. . And why neither approach, on its own, produces evolution. . This is not a call to sides. It's a call to perception. In This Episode, You'll Explore • Why systems lose coherence long before they collapse • Why anxiety seeks regulation, not truth • How relief can feel like leadership without being transformation • The difference between stabilization and succession • Why capitalism is opportunistic, not moral, and why that matters • How inclusion, sustainability, and ethics only move when they become legible to markets • Why nostalgia is not a strategy, at any scale • What "identity-level succession" actually means, in plain language • How individuals repeat the same pattern as nations when they outgrow old rules • Why polymathic thinkers see patterns others experience as noise

The Neuroscience of Thriving: How Women Leaders Transform Burnout Into Happiness and High Performance With 60% of senior women reporting record burnout (McKinsey, 2025) and 82% of all employees at burnout risk, the happiness crisis demands neuroscience-based solutions. Dr. Paul Zak reveals the "key moments" framework, Love Plus algorithm, and immersion science that transforms workplace well being, leadership culture, and sustained career success. • Happy workers are 13% more productive, with wellbeing interventions showing 10-21% productivity gains (Oxford, 2024) • 50% of happiness comes from quality social relationships—80% of "key moments" are social experiences • Women leaders who invest in relationships develop different brain activity patterns for sustained thriving • The "do-not-do list" creates bandwidth for extraordinary experiences that prevent burnout • Silence, volunteering, and authentic vulnerability are neuroscience-backed practices for long-term happiness As an executive coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) and host of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast (900,000+ downloads, top 1.5% globally), I'm witnessing an unprecedented crisis: 60% of senior-level women report feeling frequently burned out—the highest level ever recorded (McKinsey, 2025). And it's getting worse. WebMD Health Services research shows burnout perceptions increased by over 25% from 2022 to 2024, with 82% of all employees now at burnout risk. Gen X women leaders, senior managers, and directors face the highest rates—precisely the women who should be thriving at the peak of their careers. But what if the solution isn't "work-life balance" programs or meditation apps? What if neuroscience reveals a completely different approach to sustained happiness and high performance? In Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Paul Zak—pioneering neuroscientist and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness"—we explore the brain-based framework for thriving that transforms how women leaders approach wellbeing, create extraordinary workplace cultures, and sustain career success without sacrificing happiness. The Thriving Crisis: Why Traditional Wellbeing Programs Fail Women Leaders Fast Company (2025) reports that throughout 2025, companies treated employees with "stunning disregard": rolling layoffs, unchecked workloads, and blind eyes to burnout. Over 200,000 American women quit their jobs this year, citing inflexible policies and lack of support. For women leaders specifically: • Only 26% strongly agree their organization cares about their wellbeing (Gallup, 2025) • 42% of working women say their job has had a negative impact on mental health (vs. 37% of men) • Women who feel stressed daily are 46% more likely to actively seek new jobs • 36% of full-time women have a mismatch between preferred and actual work arrangements Why the Gap? Most organizations spent the past decade conflating wellbeing with wellness programs. They handed out meditation apps, gym stipends, and yoga classes while ignoring the root causes: uncaring managers, lack of connection, always-on expectations, and feeling unappreciated. The result? Burnout soared, engagement flat-lined, and the best women leaders walked awa What Neuroscience Reveals About Thriving vs. Surviving "The book has the title Happiness in it, but it's really about thriving," Dr. Zak clarifies. "How do I extend positive mood and high energy over my lifetime?" Using distributed neuroscience technology and the Six app (measuring brain activity continuously at one-second frequency), Dr. Zak's research team discovered something revolutionary: People who have 6 or more "key moments" daily are truly thriving—engaged in life, resilient to stress, and sustaining high performance. What Are Key Moments and Why Do They Matter? "Key moments are high-value experiences that help us grow as human beings and thrive," Dr. Zak explains. "What we found is that the systems in the brain that give us these high-value moments are deep in the brainstem, hidden from our conscious awareness." Dr. Paul Zak This explains why traditional self-assessment wellbeing surveys fail: Most people cannot accurately identify what truly makes them happy. "When we ask people, 'What was your most important moment yesterday?' they don't know," Dr. Zak reveals. "Because it's hidden from conscious awareness. Many times, people will do something they think is really fun that doesn't give their brain a lot of value." The Neuroscience: Why Social Connection Drives Happiness Recent research from Oxford University confirms what Dr. Zak's neuroscience proves: About 50% of our happiness is due to the quality of our social relationships. But here's the critical finding for women leaders: 80% of key moments are social experiences. "It's the people that give me that ability to be present and emotionally open," Dr. Zak emphasizes. "Sometimes I'll get a key moment when I'm really in a great writing project, but mostly, it's when I'm out at a conference, having dinner with people, giving talks." The Leadership Implication: Women leaders facing declining corporate support (only 54% of companies now prioritize women's advancement) cannot wait for organizational culture change. You must proactively create the social connections and immersive experiences that sustain your brain's capacity to thrive. The Two Core Components: Presence and Emotional Openness 1. Being Present "If I'm distracted, it's not going to be a good experience for me," Dr. Zak explains. "So I'll often take my phone and just turn it off in meetings. Hey, you guys, this is an important meeting, I need all the phones off." For Women Leaders: • Create technology-free zones during strategic thinking and team conversations • Block "thinking time" on your calendar—treat it as sacred as client meetings • Practice "walking in silence" to oxygenate your brain and generate ideas • Use the 60-90 minute rule: take 5-minute movement breaks to maintain cognitive clarity 2. Being Emotionally Open "Do we want to be around people who don't share their emotions with us?" Dr. Zak asks. "No. If I say 'I'm having a tough day' and you're like 'oh, that's terrible' with no emotion—that's not a friend, that's a robot." Emotional experiences are saved in memory in a particular way that makes them more easily accessible. When you share authentic emotions, you activate neural pathways that build trust, create connection, and generate the key moments that sustain thriving. Critical for Women Leaders: This isn't about oversharing or being "too emotional" (a bias women already face). It's about strategic vulnerability that makes you relatable, trustworthy, and capable of building the deep connections that drive both happiness and high performance. The Love Plus Algorithm: A Neuroscience Framework for Daily Happiness When Time Magazine asked Dr. Zak to write three sentences on New Year's resolutions, he created what he calls his "algorithm for living a happy and fulfilled life": Love Plus. The Love Plus Framework: L - Love and be loved Invest deeply in relationships. Research shows 50% of happiness comes from social connection quality. For women leaders, this means prioritizing meaningful relationships with family, friends, and trusted colleagues—not just networking transactions. O - Openness to new experiences Travel, try new activities, engage with different perspectives. Novel experiences create neurological growth and generate key moments that sustain thriving. V - Volunteering and giving back "The evidence is so overwhelming that helping others makes you happy," Dr. Zak notes. Even small acts of generosity—buying a colleague coffee, mentoring a junior team member—create reciprocal happiness loops. E - Exercise Physical movement isn't just wellness theater. It oxygenates the brain, reduces stress hormones, and creates conditions for key moments to emerge. PLUS: • Purpose: Connect daily work to larger meaning and impact • Learning: Continuous growth through reading, courses, new skills • Unique experiences: Prioritize extraordinary moments that create lasting memories • Silence: Create space for reflection, creativity, and strategic thinking How Women Leaders Apply Love Plus Daily Dr. Zak's framework isn't theoretical—it's immediately actionable: Morning: 10 minutes of silence before checking devices (builds presence, reduces cortisol) Workday: 2-3 "connection moments" with team members beyond task management (builds trust, creates key moments) Lunch: Walk outside without phone (exercise + silence + openness to new observations) Afternoon: Learn something new—read an article, take a short course, explore a topic (continuous learning) Evening: Invest in deep relationships—quality time with family/friends, not just logistics (love and be loved) Weekly: Volunteer or mentor (giving back creates sustained happiness) The Do-Not-Do List: Creating Bandwidth for Thriving "Many executives tell me they don't have time for key moments," Dr. Zak acknowledges. His solution? The do-not-do list. "I realized I was doing a lot of things on my to-do list that weren't actually that valuable. So I made a second list called my do-not-do list. And it's way longer than my to-do list." Examples from Dr. Zak's Do-Not-Do List: • Do not attend meetings without clear agendas and time boundaries • Do not respond to every email within 2 hours (batch processing instead) • Do not say yes to every speaking invitation (protect creative bandwidth) • Do not schedule back-to-back meetings all day (protect key moment opportunities) • Do not work weekends as default (protect relationship investment time) For Women Leaders: What activities drain energy without creating value? What obligations stem from people-pleasing rather than strategic necessity? Your do-not-do list creates the space for the 6+ daily key moments that neuroscience shows drive sustained thriving.

Emotional strength and grounded presence are essential when initiating sex, in the context of long term relationships. In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses how boys are raised and how that upbringing sets them up for failure as men. This shifts when men become more comfortable with vulnerability and presence; in the process attraction increases and relational connection deepens, all of which leads to a loving yes from a woman, and more fulfilling sex for both of them. If you're a man and this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating, and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating       Subscribe to The Intimate Marriage Podcast Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify   If you desire a marriage that feels alive, deeply connected, and nourishing while supporting your ambitions and full life, this is where to begin: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/work-with-alexandra/ Apply for Relationship & Intimacy Coaching Personal coaching for couples who want more closeness, desire, and emotional safety without losing themselves or each other:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/private/ Aligned & Hot Marriage My proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise): https://www.alignedhotmarriage.com   Read My Bestselling Book, Uncompromising Intimacy  Learn the principles and practices that make deep connection and passion sustainable in long-term marriage: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the First Chapter (Free) A powerful introduction to what it truly takes to create extraordinary intimacy.  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book    Stay Connected With Dr. Alexandra Connect Online: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Join my email list for practical intimacy insights, relationship guidance, and invitations to live Q&A sessions: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe For speaking, media, or professional inquiries: https://alexandrastockwell.com/contact/   About Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!     This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact

Emotional eating, limited bandwidth, and the tools that actually helpWhat if your eating struggles aren't a willpower problem, but a capacity problem?In this episode, I share the real reasons emotional eating gets worse when your bandwidth is gone, and why pushing harder doesn't work. You'll learn:Why autopilot overeating happens (especially at night)What to do instead of starting another “plan”Tools that work when your capacity is lowHow to stop spiraling when things don't go perfectlyThis episode introduces the Peace with Food program - a flexible, 30-day toolbox to help you feel calmer and more in control around food and break emotional eating and overeating habits.Links:Peace with Food: https://toomuchonherplate.com/peace-with-food-the-emotional-eating-toolbox/Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/Share this episode with someone who's tired of trying to be perfect. These tools change everything.For the complete show notes, go here: https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-tools-episode-202/ Ready to take your next step with emotional eating? ✨ Start here: Discover what's really driving emotional eating for you. Take the free Hidden Hungers Quiz → https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/

Think your investment losses are about bad stock picks? Think again. Certified financial therapist Erica Wasserman reveals why 90% of your financial decisions are driven by emotion, not logic, and how your seven-year-old self still controls your money mindset today. Whether you're panic-selling during market dips, avoiding money conversations with your partner, or wondering why you can't seem to build wealth despite knowing all the “right” strategies, this episode will change how you think about money. Erica shares her MONEY Method for productive financial conversations, and provides actionable tools to help you rewrite the unconscious money scripts that are sabotaging your success. If you've ever felt anxious checking your portfolio, guilty about spending, or stuck in the same financial patterns despite your best intentions, this is the conversation you need to hear. For more, read Liz's column every Thursday at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by SoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow Liz on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LizThomasStrat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Sign up for SoFi's newsletter for intel, insights, and inspo to help you get your money right. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing 101 Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: At SoFi, we believe investing is for everyone — which is why we've created a hub with info for beginners and experts alike. Start exploring to get investment education, advice, resources, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wealth Investing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Information you need to know to make your money work harder for you. This podcast should be used for informational purposes only and not deemed as a recommendation. Our Automated investing is via SoFi Wealth LLC, and is a registered investment advisor. Our Active investing is via SoFi securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest® platforms, please visit www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SoFi.com/Legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ©2026 Social Finance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Kids and teens these days face all kinds of stressors, including pressures around beauty and body image. In today's episode I talk with Dr. Chinwé Williams all about the power of connection in building both emotional resilience and body image resilience in kids and teen.  Dr. Chinwé Williams is a speaker, best-selling author, and Licensed and Board-Certified therapist whose expertise includes child and adolescent development, women's wellness, & anxiety and trauma management. In today's conversation, we discuss Dr. Williams' most recent book, entitled Calm, Courageous, and Connected: A Parent's Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids. Specifically, she discusses how and why building emotional resilience is a relational posture, how she sees beauty and body image pressures impacting kids and teens, and the emotional impact of young people getting the message that their value comes from their appearance.Dr. Williams' insights are both wise and encouraging. May you leave this conversation feeling empowered to see and connect more deeply with the young people in your life.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

Do you feel stuck in negative thoughts that won't let you rest. Overthinking. Self doubt. Emotional exhaustion.In this episode of Building a Life You Love, Kristin Fitch shares how negative thinking patterns quietly drain your joy, peace, and energy. Especially in midlife. She explains why mindset alone is not enough and how faith and emotional awareness work together to create real change.You'll learn how your thoughts affect your emotional and physical health, why pushing feelings down keeps you stuck, and what actually helps you move forward. Kristin walks through practical ways to notice negative thinking, process emotions honestly, and begin renewing your mind without pressure or perfection.This conversation is for women 35 plus who are tired of living in their head and ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more present. Small shifts can create real relief. You do not have to stay stuck in old mental patterns.If you want support taking the first step, download Kristin's free Rewire Your Mind Guide to begin shifting your thoughts and creating more peace.You can also grab the free Joyful Living Devotional, the Reignite Your Passion Workbook, or the 5 Day Energy Reset Jump Start Guide to support your next season.If you're ready to trade inner criticism for clarity, and overwhelm for lasting peace, this episode is for you. And if you'd like to jump start shifting your thoughts and experiencing more joy go grab my free Rewire Your Mind Guide to help you get started. Rewire Your Mind GuideDownload My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!What to feel more energized in midlife? Grab my 5 Day Energy Reset Jump Start Guide here.Ready to work with Kristin to make a shift in your life? Click here to get started. Takeaways:Negative thinking affects your peace, body, and energy. Avoiding emotions keeps you stuck. Honest awareness creates clarity and healing. Small mindset shifts lead to real change. Faith supports emotional health and mental renewal. Joy grows when you stop fighting your feelings and start listening to them.building a life you love, joy and happiness, overcoming negative thoughts, emotional health, mental wellness, personal growth, practical tips for happiness, faith led entrepreneur, positive habits, somatic release techniques, addressing childhood trauma, self-care strategies, coping with negative emotions, building meaningful relationships, mindset shift, emotional freedom techniques, finding purpose in life, stress management, living authentically, healing from emotional pain

Relationship coach Karen Williams joins Changing Lives, One Relationship at a Time after her recent podcast appearance to dive deeper into what truly builds healthy, lasting relationships. In this episode, Karen shares insights inspired by her work and teachings, including: • Emotional awareness and growth • Breaking unhealthy relationship patterns • Communicating with clarity and intention • Creating stronger, more fulfilling connections If you're ready to approach relationships differently, this episode is for you.

The Emotional Traps That Quietly Destroy Your Finances Most financial problems aren't caused by lack of knowledge. They're caused by emotion. In this episode, I walk through the four emotional traps that keep people stuck with money. Avoidance. Scarcity. Guilt. Shame. These patterns don't just slow progress. They quietly sabotage it, even when someone knows exactly what they should be doing. We talk about why people avoid their numbers, why scarcity keeps them small, how guilt turns abundance into punishment, and why shame convinces people it's too late to change. You're not broken. You're not behind. You're just operating without a system. Once emotion is replaced with clarity and structure, everything changes. Episode Timeline and Highlights 0:00 Why money issues are emotional 1:30 Avoidance and financial paralysis 4:00 Scarcity mindset explained 6:00 Guilt and self sabotage 8:00 Shame and the fear of starting over 10:30 You're not broken you're untrained 13:00 The next step toward freedom Key Takeaways • Avoidance creates short term relief and long term damage • Scarcity keeps you stuck in survival mode • Guilt punishes growth • Shame stops progress before it starts • Systems remove emotion from decision making Quotables "Avoidance gives short term relief but long term consequences." "Scarcity convinces you to stay small even when growth is available." "You don't need more willpower. You need a system." If one of these emotional traps resonated with you, you're not alone. But nothing changes if nothing changes.

Join Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill on a Tuesday edition of the Royal Blue Podcast as they dissect a chaotic Transfer Deadline Day at Finch Farm. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee After weeks of speculation and a major injury blow to Jack Grealish, Everton finally dipped into the market to secure the signing of highly-rated Chelsea winger Tyrique George. We discuss the details of the loan deal, the all-important option to buy, and exactly where the 19-year-old fits into David Moyes' tactical setup for the remainder of the campaign. But the real drama happened in the final hours. We discuss Dwight McNeil's collapsed £20million move to Crystal Palace. How did the deal fall through at the eleventh hour? Was it a simple paperwork blunder, or is there more to the story? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more Everton updates. Subscribe for more Royal Blue content and hit the bell so you never miss an upload. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*  https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:*  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO's Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royal Blue Podcast: The 15-Point Run-In Checklist EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee As the business end of the season approaches, the Royal Blue team is setting the agenda. Join Ian Croll, Tony Scott, and Paul Wheelock as they sit down to map out exactly what they want to see at Hill Dickinson stadium before the final whistle blows on the campaign. The trio has compiled a list of 15 essential (and non-essential) wishes for the Blues.  The conversation covers the full spectrum of the Everton experience, including the most crucial from tactics, points targets, and the personnel shifts needed to ensure a strong finish as well as the trivial to small matchday quirks that only a true Blue would appreciate. Watch or listen now to see how many of their 15 picks match your own wishlist. Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more Everton updates. Subscribe for more Royal Blue content and hit the bell so you never miss an upload. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*  https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:*  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO's Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a son discovers that the man who raised him is capable of unimaginable harm, he is forced to become a whistleblower against his own father, risking his family, his identity, and everything he once believed to be true. Today's episode featured Kai Zen Bickle. To find out more about the legislation drafted with Child USA to close jurisdictional loopholes, specifically to ensure that evidence of sexual crimes committed against children on foreign soil can be brought back and used in U.S. courts, preventing perpetrators from escaping accountability by abusing international boundaries, please visit: https://childusa.org/law/ Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock Content/Trigger Warnings: Child sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Statutory rape, Grooming, Drug-facilitated sexual assault, Incest (sexual exploitation by a parent), Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Psychological manipulation, Sexual exploitation, Coercion, Trauma, Dissociation, Moral injury, Whistleblower retaliation, Family betrayal, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Jason Blalock: jasonblalock.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Music To Air (MTA) - Houses ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Property expert and investment strategist Ravi Sharma joins James Smith to reveal the problem with the global housing market. This is no longer just a hurdle for first time buyers; it is a systemic time bomb that is stripping away financial agency and threatening the future of social mobility. The quiet crisis of skyrocketing prices is not an accident of the market, but the result of a rigged system that prioritizes corporate incentives over human survival. Ravi Sharma's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PersonalFinancewithRaviSharma We cover: ⬛ Why Housing Affordability is a Global Crisis ⬛ Property, Pensions and the Rigged System ⬛ The Truth About Mortgages and Wealth Building ⬛ Renting for Freedom vs Buying for Status

Feeling totally unlike yourself in midlife?  Don't worry– this is a REAL and valid feeling.  In this episode, we dive into the hidden neurological shifts that happen during perimenopause, and how these hormone fluctuations impact your brain, mood, and sense of self.  We explore the mental and emotional realities of this transition— changes that are too often misunderstood or brushed off as something to just deal with.  Rather than pushing through, these brain-based shifts are a clear signal that your body is asking for a new level of support.  I'm breaking down what's actually happening neurologically and why self-love and proper care matter more than willpower. Tune in here for the most practical ways to support your brain through perimenopause! IN THIS EPISODE How hormone shifts in perimenopause impact you physically and emotionally  Supporting your body in a different way during perimenopause  How perimenopause can be the awakening your body needs  The benefits of my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart Why simple, easy routines are the most impactful for you  All about my Midlife on Fire Collective and how it can help you! QUOTES “We know that 8 out of 10 of the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause are neurological, cognitive, and emotional. That's why so many women say ‘I don't feel like myself'.” “Perimenopause isn't a breakdown. It's a biological awakening. It's a biological initiation. It's your body asking for a new way forward. Not harder, not faster, but wiser.” “Everyone was amazed at how easy it was to go to sleep a bit earlier, how easy it was to move after meals, how easy it was to move throughout the day, how easy it was to make a morning and evening routine that felt good to them.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Join my Midlife on Fire Collective HERE!  Join my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart HERE!  Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE RELATED EPISODES  710: KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR: HOW ONE SIMPLE HABIT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, HEALTH, AND MINDSET 712: WHY LIFESTYLE MEDICINE IS MITOCHONDRIAL MEDICINE (AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOUR ENERGY, METABOLISM & LONGEVITY) 704: HORMONE INTELLIGENCE FOR WOMEN IN MIDLIFE: HOW TO THRIVE THROUGH PERIMENOPAUSE WITH DR. AVIVA ROMM 609: NON-NEGOTIABLE ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MY EARLY PERIMENOPAUSAL SELF

What happens when you stop asking for permission in an abusive marriage?Today, Jillian shares her story of waking up to covert abuse in her Christian marriage and what it took to finally get out.You'll hear how she recognized the patterns, why she chose to leave despite having a young son, and what life looks like now on the other side. If you've been wondering whether things could actually be different, this conversation will show you what's possible when you start rescuing yourself.

This week Paulina sat down for a chat with Heather Pierantoni. You might recognize that last name; her husband is Victor Pierantoni. Heather is an occupational therapist and coach who helps parents and entrepreneurs unwind nervous system patterns that drive stress, reactivity, and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of co-regulation and has some great tips on how to co-regulate with your kids. We also get into parenting in the digital age and how different cultures view maternal care. Emotional regulation and prioritizing joy are so important, and we hope you learn as much from Heather as we did!    Super Mamás  IG: @_supermamas  Facebook: Super Mamás  Twitter: @_supermamas   Website: http://supermamas.com/    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jenna is joined by her nine-year-old daughter, Rosie, for a sweet and surprisingly insightful conversation about what comfort looks like in their family. Together, they talk about the different “flavors of comfort” each family member needs when big emotions show up—whether that's physical touch, someone staying close, space to process alone, or quiet presence. Rosie shares how she prefers space before reconnecting, while Jenna reflects on how having someone in the room can actually make it harder for her to notice what she's feeling.The conversation is tender, honest, and full of Rosie's natural charm. Toward the end, Jenna also shares a recent meaningful moment they experienced together with the Lord—offering a gentle invitation for parents to cultivate similar moments of connection, emotional safety, and spiritual openness with their own kids. This episode is both practical and heart-level, and a reminder that learning how we give and receive comfort can deepen our relationships in powerful ways. Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> Become a sponor of our shows

In this episode of Leadership Insider, Paul explores emotional autonomy — an often unseen leadership skill that shapes clarity, confidence, trust, and momentum inside organisations.At its core, emotional autonomy is the ability to know what you think, feel, and believe without needing external validation — and to hold that position even when others disagree.Paul unpacks how a lack of emotional autonomy quietly shows up in leadership through hesitation, over-collaboration, reassurance-seeking, and decision paralysis — creating instability for teams who are looking for clarity and direction.In this episode, Paul explores:Why confidence that collapses under disagreement creates confusionHow over-collaboration often hides a lack of inner authorityThe difference between healthy alignment and self-erasureWhy reassurance-seeking slows decisions and drains momentumHow leaders can listen well without outsourcing their leadershipStay connected, share your thoughts, and subscribe @paulscanlonuk

When you're in a high-conflict divorce, the behaviors often feel indistinguishable. Gaslighting. Manipulation. Control. Chaos. Emotional whiplash. It's why so many people fixate on one question: Is my spouse a narcissist? In this episode, I'm joined by licensed psychotherapist and narcissistic abuse expert Chelsey Brooke Cole to explore a deeper truth—when the impact on you feels the same, does the label actually matter? We unpack what narcissistic abuse truly is, how it overlaps with other forms of emotional and psychological abuse, and why abusers and narcissists often behave in nearly identical ways during divorce. Especially when they're losing control. Especially when the legal process becomes another tool for domination, punishment, and destabilization. This conversation is not about diagnosing your ex. It's about understanding patterns so you can stop internalizing blame, stop doubting your reality, and stop negotiating from fear. We talk about the internal experience of these dynamics—the fog, the shame, the fragmentation, the nervous system overload—and how those symptoms affect your ability to think clearly, make decisions, and advocate for yourself and your children. Most importantly, we focus on what actually helps. How to protect yourself emotionally and strategically during a high-conflict divorce. How to anticipate predictable escalations. How to step out of reactivity and into steadiness. And how to begin rebuilding your sense of identity, self-worth, and agency after prolonged psychological control. If you're divorcing someone who feels impossible, unpredictable, or emotionally dangerous, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a path forward rooted in reality—not labels. Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, certified partner trauma therapist, bestselling author of If Only I'd Known!, and a nationally recognized expert in narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. She has been featured in USA Today, Psychology Today, HuffPost, WKRN News 2, and FOX 26 Houston, and supports thousands of survivors through her clinical work, education, and trauma-informed programs. This episode is for anyone navigating a high-conflict divorce who needs to understand what's happening, why it's so destabilizing, and how to move forward without losing themselves in the process. Connect with Chelsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseybrookecole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseybrookecole Website: https://www.chelseybrookecole.com/ Free ebook version of bestselling book, If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth: https://us14.list-manage.com/survey?u=b1c7f3139f2ce732f0176d8e5&id=5e960f8627&attribution=false Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Free Divorce Support Network Gift: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/jbdpod

There is a great opportunity to lead more effective and engaging team meetings. Jason is joined by author and organizational behavior specialist, Rebecca Hinds, for a profound conversation about elevating meeting culture. Jason is joined by leading expert on organizational behavior, Rebecca Hinds, PhD, for a tactical conversation on how to transform meetings from a reactive default into your most valuable organizational product. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In an era of chronic calendar bloat, how do high-performing teams regain their focus and drive results? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V. Barger sits down with Rebecca Hinds, PhD—founder of the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean—to discuss the "epidemic" of unproductive meetings. Rebecca challenges leaders to stop "spending" time and start "investing" it by treating every meeting as a carefully designed product intended to build culture and drive decision-making. Moving beyond typical time-management advice, Jason and Rebecca explore the psychology of the "meeting suck reflex" and the social pressures that keep dysfunctional meetings on the calendar. They introduce actionable frameworks like the "4D CEO Test" to determine if a meeting deserves to exist and the "Meeting Doomsday" strategy for resetting organizational habits. From the science of equal airtime to the strategic use of AI and analytics, this episode provides a blueprint for executives to optimize collaboration. Essential listening for C-suite leaders, managers, and anyone navigating the future of work, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on intentionality, corporate culture, and the art of the "Best Meeting Ever". Episode Notes & Timestamps: Intro: Jason introduces the core concept: meetings are the most important, yet least optimized, product in any organization. Meet Rebecca Hinds: An introduction to Rebecca's background at Stanford, Asana, and Glean, and how her career as a competitive swimmer shaped her view of high-performing teams. Meetings as a Product: Rebecca explains why we must apply product development principles—like user-centric design—to our internal communication. The "Meeting Doomsday" Reset: A deep look at the radical strategy of deleting all recurring meetings to rebuild a more intentional and productive calendar. The Jolt of Intentionality: Why changing a meeting from 30 minutes to 27 minutes can shift a team's mindset from the status quo to active engagement. Minimalist Design: Rebecca outlines four dimensions for leaner meetings: length, attendee list (the "stakeholders vs. spectators" rule), agenda items, and frequency. Measuring Effectiveness: How to use return on time investment (ROTI) and AI analytics to track speaking balance and multitasking. The 4D CEO Test: A two-part filter to determine if a meeting is necessary: Does it Decide, Debate, Discuss, or Develop? Is it Complex, Emotional, or a "One-Way Door"? The Future of Work: Jason and Rebecca discuss the importance of intentionality and "fresh starts" when designing corporate culture for 2026. Key Takeaways for Leaders: User-Centric Meetings: Design meetings for the attendees' needs, not just for the organizer's convenience or for those who talk the most. The Power of the Reset: Periodically "cleanse" your communication stack to eliminate outdated social contracts and unproductive habits. Strategic Communication: Use synchronous meetings for complex, high-stakes, or emotionally intense topics; use digital tools for everything else. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/best-meeting-ever-rebecca-hinds/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective!  Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

Running a seven-figure salon sounds like the ultimate dream, but the business reality behind those numbers is rarely talked about. In this episode, Ambrosia Carey breaks down what seven-figure salon success actually looks like: from profit margins and salon costs to payroll, commissions, and the emotional well-being of the owner. She shares honest insight into salon management, financial planning, and entrepreneurship, revealing why higher revenue does not always equal more freedom. This conversation challenges the fantasy of rapid business growth and invites stylists and owners to redefine salon success in a way that protects both profit and personal peace. Our Business Membership, SSA LAB is about to open! Enter the Waitlist now: https://small-kiwi-98108.myflodesk.com/gnfbcgfrjq Get 2 months of GlossGenius Gold or Platinum on us linked here: http://glossgenius.com/successfulstylist Key Takeaways: 1. Building a seven-figure salon is impressive but comes with heavy responsibilities. 2. The fantasy of 7 figures often overlooks the reality of salon costs and overhead. 3. Profit margins for salons over a million dollars are typically single digits. 4. Success should not be tied solely to revenue; emotional well-being matters just as much. 5. Unexpected expenses can significantly impact true profitability. 6. It's important to plan for profit and account for every layer of financial planning. 7. More revenue often means more obligations, leadership demands, and stress. 8. Redefining success can lead to a healthier work-life balance and better entrepreneurship choices. 9. Don't romanticize million-dollar months without understanding the real margins. 10. Building a supportive team can help manage the complexities of seven-figure salon management. Get 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel using code SSA15: https://pharmagel.net/?ref=SSA15

In this episode of the Jake and Gino podcast, Gino Barbaro interviews John Gafford, a luxury real estate entrepreneur and author of 'Escaping the Drift.'   John Gafford is a luxury real estate entrepreneur, speaker, and host of Escaping The Drift, a top 20 business podcast with over 3 million downloads. A former Apprentice contestant and CEO of Simply Vegas, he empowers people to break free from mediocrity, take control of their lives, and lead with purpose. They discuss the importance of personal accountability, the concept of 'the drift' in life, and how to navigate challenges. John shares insights on parenting, problem-solving, and the qualities that lead to success in competitive environments. The conversation emphasizes the significance of building a strong company culture and the relentless execution of strategies to achieve business success. TakeawaysWrote the book to leave a legacy for his kids.Success often comes from taking control of your life.The drift represents a lack of direction in life.People need to take radical accountability for their actions.Parents should allow children to face challenges to build resilience.Problems should be viewed as solvable opportunities.Understanding the unwritten rules of life is crucial for success.Emotional intelligence plays a key role in negotiations.Successful individuals often think outside the box.Building a strong company culture is essential for success. Chapters00:00 Introduction to John Gafford and His Journey02:31 The Motivation Behind Writing 'Escaping the Drift'05:18 Understanding the Concept of 'The Drift'08:27 Shifting from Drifting to Swimming: Personal Accountability11:45 Radical Honesty and Accountability in Life15:07 The Importance of Allowing Struggles for Growth19:19 Empowering Children Through Problem Solving21:00 Understanding the Unwritten Rules of Life24:02 Lessons from The Apprentice: Risk Evaluation and Mindset30:43 The Art of Negotiation in Real Estate33:19 Listening to Clients: A Real Estate Story39:27 The Importance of Hard Work and Accountability44:11 Scaling a Business: Clarity and Execution51:19 Building a Strong Company Culture57:01 Living Your Own Book: Personal Growth and Accountability We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.