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Why do high achievers still feel unfulfilled after reaching their goals?Amy sits down with executive coach and founder of Personal Energy First, Chelsea Szabo, to explore why professional success does not always create the fulfillment people expect. Chelsea explains how external expectations, learned definitions of success, and constant achievement can disconnect people from the internal signals that reveal what genuinely feels aligned.Together they unpack how body awareness can help you recognize a true yes or no, why fear can sometimes be mistaken for intuition, and how small daily decisions can rebuild trust in yourself. The conversation moves through personal energy, burnout, workplace pressure, higher-self leadership, and the difference between pursuing a goal because it is meaningful and pursuing it because you have been conditioned to believe it should matter.By the end, what emerges is a grounded reminder: when success feels empty, the answer may not be another goal. It may be learning how to recognize what your body, energy, and inner wisdom have been telling you all along.Moments That Create Momentum:1. The Success That Leaves You Feeling Empty – Explore why external achievement can still leave you disconnected when it isn't aligned with what truly matters to you.2. Learning the Language of Your Body – Discover how recognizing your body's natural "yes" and "no" signals can lead to more confident, aligned decisions.3. When Fear Sounds Like Wisdom – Understand how to distinguish protective patterns from the deeper guidance that supports personal growth.4. Alignment Happens One Decision at a Time – See why meaningful change often begins with the smallest choices to honor your needs throughout the day.5. The Most Inspiring Thing You Can Do Is Be Yourself – Hear why authentic presence often creates a greater impact than striving to impress or perform.About the Guest:Chelsea Szabo is an executive coach, speaker, and founder of Personal Energy First. Drawing on more than 15 years of corporate coaching and training experience, she helps high achievers and leaders manage stress, reconnect with their personal energy, and lead with greater clarity, purpose, and resilience. Chelsea is also a certified Energy Leadership Index™ master practitioner, Reiki Master, ThetaHealing® practitioner, and breathwork guide.https://www.personalenergyfirst.com/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

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Today's Scripture: Psalm 107:4–9 What do you do when your soul feels empty, disoriented, or far from anything that feels like home? Today's Scripture gives language for the part of us that is hungry, thirsty, wandering, and running on empty. This episode helps you stop shaming your depletion, recognize hunger as a signal, and cry out to the God who meets us with direction, belonging, and good things. You'll learn: *Why emptiness and disorientation are not failures *How Scripture names the soul's hunger without shame *Why depletion can make life feel flat or colorless *How crying out can become an attachment move *One honest need you can bring to God and someone safe Go Deeper: Listen to the daily episode on Psalm 37, and pre-order The Secure Soul to learn how to repair inner attachment wounds with God. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if success isn't the answer?   In this deeply honest conversation, Coach Frank Rich sits down with entrepreneur, pastor, and founder of the 126 Brotherhood, Cody Jefferson, to explore why so many high-performing men are externally winning while silently struggling on the inside.   Together, they unpack the hidden cost of performance, why achievement can never heal identity, and how many successful men unknowingly build businesses, careers, and lifestyles while neglecting the man behind it all.   Drawing from decades of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, husbands, and fathers—as well as Cody's own journey through childhood trauma, ministry, divorce, burnout, and rebuilding his life—they explore what it truly means to become a whole man.   This isn't a conversation about making more money.   It's a conversation about becoming the man your success was always meant to serve.   Whether you're a business owner, executive, husband, father, or simply a man who feels like something is missing despite outward success, this episode will challenge the way you define winning.     Expect To Learn Why so many successful men secretly feel empty despite achieving their goals   The difference between external success and internal fulfillment   Why identity—not achievement—is the foundation of lasting transformation   How childhood wounds continue shaping adult behavior   The hidden connection between shame, performance, and addiction   Why accountability begins with ownership, not accountability partners   How to recognize the coping mechanisms quietly controlling your life   Why peace may be the greatest measure of success   The role brotherhood plays in healing and personal growth   What Genesis 1:26 teaches about biblical masculinity, stewardship, and leadership   How faith transforms identity from the inside out   Practical steps every man can take to begin becoming whole     About Cody Jefferson Cody Jefferson is an entrepreneur, executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the 126 Brotherhood, a private community for high-performing Christian businessmen, entrepreneurs, and leaders committed to becoming whole men.   After spending more than a decade in pastoral ministry, Cody transitioned into entrepreneurship while continuing his mission of helping men pursue identity, purpose, biblical leadership, and lasting transformation. Today he leads multiple businesses while mentoring thousands of men around the world through speaking, coaching, and the 126 Brotherhood, which is built around the mandate of Genesis 1:26—calling men to steward every area of their lives with purpose, responsibility, and integrity.   His message centers on one powerful truth:   Success means very little if you lose yourself in the process. Connect with Cody: Website - https://codyjefferson.com/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/codyjefferson/   -- Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ    

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What do you do when you have prayed, worked, tried, and still have nothing to show for it?In Luke 5:1–11, Jesus meets Peter beside empty nets and asks him to trust His word one more time: “Because You say so, I will let down the nets.”This sermon explores what happens when disappointment begins shaping what we expect from God, ourselves, and the future. Empty nets may tell the truth about yesterday, but they cannot tell us what Jesus will do next.In this message:• Why disappointment must not become prophecy• How to obey without demanding a guaranteed result• Why grace meets us when we feel unworthy• How Jesus calls ordinary, imperfect people into His mission• What it means to put the nets back into the waterYou are not required to be the Savior or control the outcome. You are called to hear Jesus, receive His grace, and take the next faithful step.Scripture: Luke 5:1–11Sermon: When Nothing Seems to Be WorkingSeries: Formed by the Flow: Clearing the ChannelPreacher: Lane BrownChurch: Chandler Street Church of Christ, Kilgore, TexasShare this sermon with someone who is discouraged, tired of trying, or wondering whether anything is really changing.#Luke5 #TrustJesus #ChristianSermon #WhenNothingSeemsToBeWorking #FaithAfterFailure #BecauseYouSaySo #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianEncouragement #BibleSermon #Jesus

Will Cady, co-founder of HEAL MVMNT, a culture agency that helps leaders and organisations align business, community, and purpose in a more human way.Through leadership offsites, coaching, community strategy, and cultural partnerships, Will helps companies make better decisions by bringing creativity, values, and deeper human insight back into the way they work.Now, Will's journey from helping shape Reddit into a billion-dollar business to building a movement centred on healing, art, language, and leadership demonstrates what it looks like to pair innovation with soul.And while exploring the human cost of ambition, technology, and modern success, he is helping leaders create cultures that are not only high performing, but deeply aligned and genuinely alive.Here's where to find more:https://www.heal-movement.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/heal-mvmthttps://willcady.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/willcadyhttps://x.com/willcadyhttps://www.instagram.com/willcady________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Miracles and Mentors with Staci McCormack (Season 6 | Episode 249) Opening the Nest to New Discoveries Welcome back, fellow Open Nesters! In our latest episode of season six, we are once again trading the concept of an “empty” nest for an open one, opening the doors to vibrant health, renewed relationships, and deep spirituality. Today, I am thrilled to share the insights from our deeply soulful guest, Staci McCormack, an author, retreat leader, and life coach. Staci joined us to discuss the incredible, and sometimes incredibly messy, journey through the second half of life. She reminded us that this stage is an opportunity to step into our wisdom and embrace the wide-open possibilities ahead. Her story is a beautiful testament to the fact that while this period can feel disorienting, it is ultimately a profound invitation to rediscover our authentic selves. Empty nest marriage transition Finding purpose after kids leave Changing friendships in midlife Midlife spiritual growth Staci McCormack author Trudging Through the Muck During our conversation, Staci beautifully articulated a feeling that I know so many of us can relate to: the realization that we’ve spent decades caught in a relentless cycle. She described this early phase of adulthood as a treadmill of running, striving, struggling, and searching. Staci shared a poignant memory of standing in her living room in her mid-forties, looking at a rather dull Christmas tree while her teenage son entered his “grunt stage,” and realizing she was merely playing out a theatrical script. It was a powerful awakening to the fact that we cannot fully experience the “new” until we are willing to trudge through the “muck” of our established, often exhausting routines. The Spiritual Symbolism of Snakes The universe has a funny way of forcing us to pay attention when we ignore the signs that it’s time for a change, and for Staci, that wake-up call came in the form of actual snakes. She shared a truly wild situation that manifested in her life: her home became infested with hundreds of them! At first, they were a terrifying nuisance that sent her running for the hills, but as she deepened her spiritual understanding, she realized they represented a vital metaphor. Just as a serpent must shed its skin to unfold and grow, we too must shed our outdated identities and the protective layers we’ve built up over the years to truly become ourselves. Navigating this massive shedding process is rarely something we can do alone, yet Staci highlighted a critical gap in our modern culture: a stark lack of mentors for this specific season. When she found herself surrounded by snakes and overwhelmed by the shifting dynamics in her marriage and parenting, she realized she desperately needed navigational tools and a wise female guide. Unfortunately, she couldn’t easily find a mentor to help her understand why her voice suddenly felt different or why she couldn’t remember what used to bring her joy as a child. This gap is exactly why we have these conversations—to build a community where we can share wisdom and support each other through our personal evolutions. Welcoming Unexpected Miracles Sometimes, when we finally surrender control and admit we are in over our heads, the universe delivers exactly what we need—even if it’s not the traditional mentor we envisioned. For Staci, her miracle arrived in the completely unexpected form of a puppy. After neighbors gifted her teenage son a new dog, Staci and her husband were initially resistant, questioning their capacity to take on a pet during such a chaotic transition. Ironically, this very puppy turned out to be a natural hunter that methodically cleared the snakes from their property, one by one. It was a beautiful, humorous lesson in releasing our grip on how we think our problems should be solved and remaining open to unexpected forms of grace. Coming Home to Ourselves With the snakes gone and the metaphorical air cleared, Staci and her husband were able to embark on the crucial work of coming “home” to themselves. They recognized that after forty years together, they were two completely different individuals than when they first met, and they needed to intentionally redesign their relationship. This meant giving each other the literal and emotional space to reconnect with the girl and boy they once were, taking time apart for personal discovery, and establishing a new commitment to communicate openly. Returning to our authentic selves requires a willingness to step off the treadmill and give our partners the freedom to do the same. Embracing the Wide-Open Life Our conversation with Staci was a vibrant reminder that this stage of life is not a closing chapter, but a wide-open door. As we open ourselves to better relationships with our adult children, our partners, and most importantly, ourselves, we invite endless vitality into our days. If you are feeling lost in the muck or overwhelmed by the shedding of your own skin right now, please know that it is entirely okay to pause, take space, and figure out what lights you up. We are all in this beautiful, messy process of aging and evolving together, and I am so grateful to share this open nest with all of you. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature.  If she had one superpower,    it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. 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Being filled with the power of the Spirit requires a little intention on our part... same as our vehicles require gas (or electric) to power them.

In this week's message, Aaron Brockett explores the foundation of the Christian faith through Mark's account of Jesus' death and resurrection. He explains how the eyewitness testimony surrounding the empty tomb provides compelling evidence that Jesus truly died and truly rose again, making the resurrection the defining event of Christianity.We also explore that even Jesus' closest followers struggled with doubt, reminding us that faith is not blind but grounded in the truth of God's Word. Most importantly, we are challenged to consider what the resurrection means personally: if Jesus conquered death, He has the power to forgive our sins, transform our lives, and offer us the hope of eternal life. Listen in to this powerful and encouraging message. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111

 In this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Amy and Neil Thompson, also known as "Better With Age Together" on Instagram. This inspiring couple shares how they've embraced life as empty nesters by building healthier lifestyles and strengthening their marriage.Amy and Neil talk about their journey with Faster Way to Fat Loss, why they focus on God's food, the power of connection through shared goals, and how couples can navigate this new chapter with confidence. From balancing work, fitness, and personal time to overcoming challenges, their tips are practical, uplifting, and relatable for any couple.

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If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 161) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle" — it was released on July 20, 2026. In XYBM 161, we sit down with Londrelle — musician, poet, author, and meditation teacher — for one of the most spiritually rich and introspective conversations in the show's history. Londrelle breaks down what true freedom really means, why self-inquiry and journaling are essential tools for any man trying to heal, and how surrender to God is not weakness but the most powerful decision a man can make. He also opens up about heartbreak, promiscuity, and his near-death experience — that became the turning point in his journey back to himself.This is a must-watch for any Black man who feels disconnected from himself, stuck on autopilot, or searching for a deeper relationship with God — and for anyone ready to stop running from their healing and start returning home to who they really are.Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @londrelle (https://www.instagram.com/londrelle)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

https://teachhoops.com/ If you look at the grassroots basketball ecosystem during the month of July, you will see a massive amount of repetitive, rigid basketball. Coaches treat mid-summer tournament games with the exact same tactical intensity as a regional final in February. They shorten their benches, scream at their players to run their standard winter sets flawlessly, and pull their hair out over a single missed recovery on a Tuesday afternoon. They treat July like a final exam instead of a research and development lab. But when you step into the "Truth Room," you realize that locking your team into a rigid, familiar structure during the summer is an operational leak. If you aren't using July to stretch your roster's boundaries, test your staff's unconventional ideas, and experiment with high-friction constraints, you are completely wasting a premium developmental window. In this episode, we unpack why July is the ultimate sandbox for an elite program builder. We discuss how to use this warm off-season block to try entirely new offensive spaces, install aggressive defensive variations, and challenge your roster's independent Decision IQ when the scoreboard doesn't matter. Discover how to transform your summer calendar into a creative laboratory that expands your program's ceiling before the real winter grinding begins. To accurately audit whether your summer schedule is serving as a progressive incubator for growth or just a comfortable holding pattern for old habits, evaluate your bench through this lens: "Are you utilizing your July tournament minutes to actively stress-test new tactical concepts, unconventional lineup structures, and alternative defensive shells, or are you retreating into your old, comfortable playbook just to secure a meaningless summer win?" If you spend July running the exact same offensive patterns you ran last winter, your culture is leaking value. But if you turn the floor over to experimental, socratic trial-and-error, you build deep Resilience Equity across your entire depth chart. July is the perfect window to expand your team's tactical playbook because the consequences of failure are exactly zero. Here are three ways to weaponize your summer minutes: If your program has historically relied on a traditional, slow, set-heavy half-court offense, July is your window to completely open up the floor. Try installing a fluid, read-and-react philosophy like the Princeton Offense or a high-velocity Dribble Drive shell. The Constraint: Remove your standard set plays entirely from the clipboard. Force your players to share the space, read the defender's hips, and hunt the paint through continuous cutting geometry. This spikes your team's autonomous Decision IQ and forces them to discover how to maximize their Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) without a joystick instruction from the baseline: Don't wait until January to find out if your roster can handle an aggressive, high-friction trapping system. Use July to roll out a hyper-extended 1-3-1 Zone Press or a dynamic Match-Up Zone. The Constraint: Challenge your perimeter defenders to play with unyielding High Hands on every catch, and use The Antagonist on your staff to fiercely police the communication hand-offs. Even if your players give up straight-line drives or blow a coverage, let them play through the exhaust. You are using the summer friction to find your team's absolute Standard of Tolerance before the real stakes are introduced. Summer league is the perfect laboratory to put your players in high-stress, unfamiliar tactical situations. Take your primary ball-handlers and force them to operate off the ball as cutters. Take your interior post threats, drag them to the perimeter, and force them to play as high-low passing hubs. The Return: Inverting your positions builds multi-angle versatility across your depth chart. It forces your 8th, 9th, and 10th rotational players to step up, speak loudly, and Own The Room while your star options learn how to affect the game without dominating the basketball. Coach's Note: "July is not the time to be safe, and it's certainly not the time to care about what a bunch of summer league spectators think about the scoreboard. If you enter the winter season with the exact same tactical boundaries you had last spring, you didn't coach this summer—you just babysat. Use these weeks to stretch your kids. Throw them into the tactical deep end, let them make mistakes, let them play through the friction, and align your staff lenses to audit the data. Build a bigger, bolder version of your program standard right now." Title Ideas: Are You Wasting Your July Basketball Scrimmages? (The Summer Lab Blueprint) Why the Best Basketball Coaches Intentionally Make Mistakes in July How to Use Summer Basketball Tournaments to Test New Defensive Systems Stop Chasing Summer Wins! How to Experiment With Your Roster in July Primary Keywords: Trying new things in summer basketball, coaching basketball in July, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, basketball offensive spacing adjustments, small-sided games basketball, basketball defensive press installation. Secondary Keywords: Effective Field Goal Percentage analytics, next play speed resilience, match-up zone defense installation, 1-3-1 zone trapping rules, standard of tolerance, decision IQ constraints, socratic coaching method, Types of Coaches (3).pdf. Description Snippet: "Are you letting your fear of losing meaningless summer league games stop you from expanding your program's playbook? In this podcast episode, Coach Collins explains why the month of July must be treated as your program's ultimate creative laboratory. Learn how to implement new read-and-react offensive spaces, test aggressive trapping zone defenses, and invert your roster's roles to build elite decision IQ and deep resilience equity before the winter season arrives." Suggested Tags:#BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #SummerLeague #PracticeDesign #BasketballTactics #ChampionshipMindset #HighSchoolBasketball Are you utilizing this July experimental framework to test out a brand-new, fast-paced transition offense with your returning varsity squad during your upcoming weekend shootouts, or are you looking to design a specific set of defensive press constraints to see which of your incoming underclassmen can handle high-friction trapping responsibilities under fatigue? Show NotesThe Diagnostic Question Every Masterclass Innovator Must AskThe July Lab: 3 High-Leverage Summer Experiments1. Shift Your Offensive Spacing GeometryeFG%=FGAFGM+(0.5×3PM)​2. Stress-Test Aggressive Defensive Variation3. Invert Your Roster RolesThe Summer Mindset: The Win-Chaser vs. The Masterclass InnovatorJuly VariableThe Transactional Win-Chaser (Leak)The Transformational Innovator (Standard)Playbook ExecutionRelies on old, familiar sets to guarantee summer winsInstalls new cutting shells and experimental spacing geometryRotational DepthShortens the bench; rides starters into physical exhaustDeepens the bench; tests untried lineups in high-stress spotsHandling MistakesScreams from the baseline; panics over bad turnoversUses socratic "drive-by" corrections; demands Next Play SpeedDefensive PhilosophyStays in a safe, passive shell to prevent easy bucketsExperiments with trapping angles and aggressive zone pressesYouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#157: On today's episode, Han sits down with Isaac Hindin-Miller, a fashion journalist turned DJ, interviewer, content creator, and founder of I LIKE YOU!, for an honest conversation about external validation, low self-worth, negative self-talk, and the lifelong work of learning how to feel whole within yourself.Isaac and Han unpack the realization that no amount of attention, achievement, access, popularity, or external approval can fill an internal void. They discuss what it actually takes to rebuild your self-esteem, interrupt destructive thought patterns, stop outsourcing your worth, and choose peace and acceptance instead of constantly chasing happiness. They get into:Why external approval can never create lasting self-worthWhy happiness cannot be contingent on external validationChoosing acceptance and peace instead of chasing constant happinessNavigating imposter syndrome and self doubtHow to interrupt cruel and destructive negative self-talkThe problem with finding validation elsewhereDepression, sobriety, and breaking cycles of self-destructive behaviorThe connection between low self-esteem and unhealthy coping mechanisms Social media, comparison, and attaching your value to your workIntellectualizing trauma instead of allowing yourself to feel itWhy understanding your emotions is different from actually feeling themHow choosing a different behavior can lead to a healthier mindsetFinding identity, hobbies, and joy outside of your careerHow relationships act as mirrors for the parts of ourselves that still need healing& MORE!This episode is for anyone who has ever looked outside of themselves for proof that they are worthy, lovable, important, or enough. This is a conversation for those doing the daily work to quiet the voices that tear you down, and learning to build a sense of self-worth that does not depend on attention, accomplishments, or validation. TIMESTAMPS:00:57 Isaac joins the podcast04:25 Is the life he dreamed about everything he thought it would be?05:21 Why reaching the top does not fill the internal void05:40 The daily work required to feel whole06:02 Accepting the human condition06:13 Finding peace within the mundanity of life06:26 Chasing happiness versus choosing acceptance06:44 Redefining happiness as peace07:06 Why happiness cannot be contingent on something happening07:42 Isaac's drive to reach the top08:37 Experiencing bullying and rejection growing up09:56 Building your self-worth on a foundation of sand16:02 Growing the I LIKE YOU! parties from 800 to 3,000 people in New York City16:33 Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and feeling like a fraud16:57 Feeling isolated while surrounded by crowds17:05 The conversation with Isaac's dad that changed his perspective17:46 Becoming a victim to your own story18:07 The danger of constantly thinking about yourself18:20 Learning to interrupt negative self-talk19:35 Accepting that the negative voices may never fully disappear19:59 Moving toward something positive or negative20:14 Depression and self-destructive coping mechanisms21:20 Rebuilding self-esteem from within21:32 The connection between mental health and low self-worth22:47 Social media, validation, and mental health23:55 Attaching your personal value to your business24:42 Sobriety and learning how to feel27:12 Intellectualizing emotions and suppressing vulnerability27:52 Understanding yourself versus feeling your emotions28:28 Changing your behavior to change your mindset33:51 The importance in finding a hobby34:53 Having the courage to redefine who you are48:18 How relationships act as mirrorsCONNECT BELOW:Follow Isaac hereFollow I Like You hereRead Isaac's Substack hereCONNECT with HAN:Follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠Watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠Shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

What does it take to perform when the margins are measured in hundredths of a second, the pressure is immense and one mistake can end everything?Recorded live at the J.P. Morgan sponsored Aurora event in Båstad, Sweden, Georgie Ainslie sits down with two of Sweden's most successful skiers: Olympic alpine champion Sara Hector and cross-country star Ebba Andersson.Sara reflects on the six-year wait between podium finishes, the serious knee injury that threatened her career and the mindset shift that helped her win Olympic giant slalom gold. She also explains why fear of failure cannot simply be suppressed, what it feels like to race at the limit and why elite athletes must learn not to empty the glass in every training session.Ebba shares the conversation with her father that pulled her out of one of the lowest periods of her career, why she changed her approach after the Beijing Olympics and how better recovery, nutrition and trust in her own instincts helped her reach new heights.Together, they discuss performance anxiety, comparison, recovery, resilience, discipline and the importance of staying present when everything is at stake.This episode was recorded live at Aurora in Båstad, Sweden.Performance People is powered by J.P. Morgan Private Bank.FAQsWho are Sara Hector and Ebba Andersson?Sara Hector is a Swedish alpine skier and Olympic giant slalom champion. Ebba Andersson is a Swedish cross-country skier with multiple World Championship titles and Olympic medals.Where was this episode recorded?The conversation was recorded live at the Aurora car event in Båstad, Sweden, which was sponsored by J.P. Morgan Private Bank.What sports do Sara Hector and Ebba Andersson compete in?Sara competes in alpine skiing, specialising in giant slalom. Ebba competes in cross-country skiing and is known for endurance events.What does Sara Hector say about performance anxiety?Sara explains that she cannot simply suppress anxiety or fear of failure. Instead, she has learned to allow those feelings to arise, accept them and return her attention to the next action.How did Ebba Andersson recover from a major setback?After suffering a serious knee injury, Ebba reached a very low point. A direct conversation with her father challenged her to decide whether she would remain negative or take control of the situation and work towards returning to skiing.How important is recovery to elite athletes?Both athletes describe recovery as central to performance. Sara says athletes do not improve during training itself, but through the recovery that follows it.What is the “water glass” analogy discussed in the episode?Sara's coach compares energy to a glass of water. If an athlete completely empties the glass during every training session, it soon becomes impossible to recover. The lesson is to leave something in reserve.What is the main lesson Sara and Ebba give to young athletes?Ebba advises young people to listen to themselves rather than constantly following the opinions of others. Sara argues that attitude, discipline and clarity about personal values can carry athletes through periods when motivation disappears.The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.______Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Bryan Blakeny, therapist, counselor, and founder of EQ Education, about why so many successful people still struggle to find fulfillment. After more than 26 years working in psychology, counseling, and personal development, Bryan has spent his career helping people understand the deeper connection between purpose, identity, emotional well-being, and long-term happiness.Our conversation explores why achievement and success don't always lead to fulfillment, how spiritual intelligence influences mental health, and why many people feel disconnected despite accomplishing their goals. Bryan shares his perspective on the growing influence of pop psychology, the dangers of self-diagnosis culture, and the importance of developing wisdom alongside knowledge. We also discuss practical approaches to discovering purpose, navigating life's challenges, and creating a stronger sense of meaning in both personal and professional life. Whether you're building a business, leading a company, or searching for greater clarity in your own journey, this episode offers valuable insights into what it truly means to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

Wanna go see a movie? We could check out what’s playing at The Beacon…. Or Majestic Bay… …. Or…. We could pop by the old QFC on 15th Avenue on Capitol Hill. That’s where a local community group has been hosting movie nights for the past few months. This QFC stands for the “Quality Film Club.” It convenes every other Thursday… in the Quality Flea Center. (You can see how they’re keeping the spirit of QFC alive). This club is just one of the many ways that its co-organizers are creating community. And all of it is facilitated by their access to this abandoned grocery store. Guest: Josh Okrent, a co-organizers of the Quality Film Club. He’s also the “Big Cheese” of the Punk Rock Flea Market. Related links: The Quality Film Club: Capitol Hill’s newest movie theater is in an abandoned grocery store | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News Two Seattle QFC Redevelopments Run Into Concerns Around Height and Parking | The Urbanist Can the Punk Rock flea market save the soul of Seattle? | Seattle | The Guardian Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It was a tournament full of drama, upsets, and cultural moments - not least in China, where Xiaohongshu streamed all 104 matches for free and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland generated nearly 1.8 billion views on the platform. China's national team, meanwhile, watched from home. Again. Mark Dreyer has spent nearly two decades trying to explain that paradox.Mark is the founder of China Sports Insider, author of Sporting Superpower: An Insider's View on China's Quest to Be the Best, and one of the most respected English-language journalists covering sport in China. His recent piece in The Economist on the state of Chinese football went viral, laying out why a country with enormous resources, a football-obsessed president, and 1.4 billion people has qualified for the World Cup exactly once - in 2002 - and shows few signs of returning anytime soon.In this episode, Mark gives his verdict on the 2026 World Cup - the football, the format, and the final. As a dual English-Canadian citizen, he also has personal stakes in two teams: England, who reached the semi-finals before losing to Argentina and finished third with a thrilling 6-4 win over France, and Canada, who bowed out in the round of 16. He breaks down the state of Chinese football at every level - the national team, the domestic league, and the youth development pipeline - and explains why the problems run much deeper than money or political will can fix.Mark also digs into how China consumed this World Cup differently: Xiaohongshu's landmark streaming deal, the Haaland phenomenon and what it reveals about how Chinese fans engage with foreign athletes, and whether China will ever host - let alone win - a World Cup of its own. Discussion Points·       Overall verdict on the 2026 World Cup: the football, the 48-team format, North America as hosts, and Spain's win over Argentina·       England's semi-final run and third-place finish, and Canada's round of 16 exit - Mark's personal take as a dual citizen·       North America as a three-country host and whether England or China could host a future World Cup·       The state of the Chinese men's national team: why investment and political will haven't translated into results·       Youth football in China: structural problems, academic pressure, and what a genuine grassroots culture would require·       The Chinese Super League post-boom-and-bust: where the domestic league stands after the salary caps and corruption investigations·       Xiaohongshu's landmark streaming deal: all 104 matches free of charge, and what it signals about sports broadcasting in China·       The Haaland phenomenon: 1.8 billion Xiaohongshu views, 'Ha Bao,' romance game edits, and what it tells us about Chinese fan culture·       Xi Jinping's three football ambitions - host, qualify, win - and which, if any, are achievable·       The single most important thing that needs to change for Chinese football to genuinely improve

In this age of information, where you can look up anything at any time, I find myself valuing not knowing or actually needing to know more and more. While I can appreciate all the facts and figures that others can spout, I enjoy the quiet of emptying my mind. Listen in for what I am referring to.Thank you for being here; you matter.I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazingness, sign up on my website. I am always happy to hear from you.You can reach me at terces@tercesengelhart.com, and I will reply. Additionally, if you would like to order my book directly from me, I am happy to send you a signed copy. Please email me, and I'll send it to you. ($15 plus shipping)If you know of anyone who might benefit from listening in, share a link to an episode with them; in other words, be an invitation to join us. Get full access to Terces's Substack at engelhart.substack.com/subscribe

With a soaring voice that evokes folk legends Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez and more, Kansas City singer-songwriter Kirstie Lynn has a new EP that reflects on “blazing up, blazing out (and) blazing through” as a DIY musician. “Blazing Prairie Star” is out July 24.

Most people asking "is this all there is?" aren't in crisis. They're just going through the motions. Doing the right things. Living a life that looks fine from the outside but feels hollow on the inside. In this second episode of the Never Settle series, Mark Clark unpacks the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Six stone jars used for religious ceremony. Replaced entirely — not topped up — with nine hundred bottles of wine. That's not a miracle about a party. It's a picture of what grace actually looks like. The old system of performing your way to God, replaced entirely by something abundant, unearned, and transforming. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why faith feels like going through the motions — and whether there's something more available. Never Settle is a four-week series from Connexus Church. New episodes every Sunday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Most people asking "is this all there is?" aren't in crisis. They're just going through the motions. Doing the right things. Living a life that looks fine from the outside but feels hollow on the inside. In this second episode of the Never Settle series, Mark Clark unpacks the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Six stone jars used for religious ceremony. Replaced entirely — not topped up — with nine hundred bottles of wine. That's not a miracle about a party. It's a picture of what grace actually looks like. The old system of performing your way to God, replaced entirely by something abundant, unearned, and transforming. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why faith feels like going through the motions — and whether there's something more available. Never Settle is a four-week series from Connexus Church. New episodes every Sunday.

Before the Backrooms became an internet horror universe, people were already dreaming about them.Empty malls. Endless hotel hallways. Yellow rooms. Schools that rearrange themselves. Office corridors with no exits. Houses with impossible extra floors. Doors that open into places that should not exist. Long before Kane Pixels, 4chan, and the modern Backrooms myth, people were describing the same kind of liminal spaces through recurring dreams, lucid dreaming, astral projection, sleep paralysis, psychedelic experiences, and out-of-body states.In this episode of Idiot Mystic, we look at the Backrooms as more than just a creepypasta. Are they fake? Are they folklore? Are they a shared dream location? Are they a modern version of the labyrinth, the astral plane, the underworld, or the waiting room between one state of consciousness and another?This one goes through Mall World, dream geography, hypnagogic states, sleep paralysis entities, DMT waiting rooms, astral projection reports, Theosophy, Robert Monroe, non-places, and the spiritual horror of being trapped in a hallway with no ritual, no guide, and no obvious exit.The Backrooms might not be “real” in the simple way people argue about online. But they are real as a dream pattern, real as a modern myth, real as an altered-state environment, and real as a symbol for what it feels like to be stuck between who you were and who you are becoming.And yes, I can help you get there.Not by summoning carpet demons or turning internet horror into theology. But by paying attention to dreams, thresholds, recurring places, and the strange architecture your own soul keeps building when you sleep.If you have ever dreamed of an empty mall, yellow hallway, endless school, impossible hotel, strange basement, or a room that felt more real than it should have, send it to me. I want to start mapping this stuff properly.Podcast, sound baths, dream weirdness, occult history, spiritual analysis, and hopefully fewer fluorescent hallways in real life.Website: https://idiotmystic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idiotmysticTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@idiotmysticDiscord: https://discord.gg/dXKjhZrZmM

Running on Empty is an interesting film by Sidney Lumet that, in our opinion, doesn't get enough love. Judd Hirsch and Christine Lahti play a married couple forced to go underground when their activist ways take an unfortunate turn and someone is accidentally killed. Now, that event took place nearly twenty years earlier, so it's mostly relevant as the setup to the film. In the present day, they have two boys: one is a tween and the other (Phoenix) is nearing the end of his high school career. Because of the parents' situation, they're forced to move frequently, take odd jobs and depend on old friends to cover for them. It's a cool take on the "sins of the fathers" argument, as their lives are having an effect on their oldest son, who is a talented musician and could conceivably miss out on getting a Juilliard education. Further complicating matters is his rapidly developing relationship with a girl at his school, played by Martha Plimpton. How does the entire family navigate these complications? COMING ATTRACTIONS: We're going to spend the next five episodes dealing with limited series, what the kids used to call miniseries. Our next episode will be the series version of Fanny and Alexander by Ingmar Bergman, which was eventually cut down into a feature-length film. We're going though all 312 minutes, though! Join us, won't you?:

In our last episode we looked at Grace Kelly, whose career was cut short by her own choice. She was given the option to be treated like a princess, or to go out and actually be an honest-to-god Princess. She chose both love and duty, since you can't really Princess and be a movie star at the same time. Fair. In today's episode, we look at a career that was cut short because the actor, who was otherwise very bright and talented, couldn't reel in his demons. River Phoenix died at the age of 23, of an overdose on Halloween night in 1993, collapsing outside a club he'd just left. The first film we'll be reviewing is the second film in his filmography, Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner. (Please note that Sean and I recorded this episode before Reiner's untimely death, which is why it's not addressed here.) Stand By Me is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella called The Body, and manages to improve on the original, possibly because King wasn't obviously writing for an eventual movie audience (a reason I mostly quit reading his stuff). The story follows four boys over a couple of days during the summer before they got to high school, on a journey to recover the body of someone who'd gone missing. They find the body, but they also find a lot of insights in each other. In Part 4 we'll look at Running on Empty, a film Phoenix made two years later.

In this episode, the hosts reflect on lessons from the most recent Man vs. Wild Expedition and the Appalachian Trail, exploring how hardship, community, and lived experience shape character in ways that theory alone cannot. The conversation moves from physical suffering to spiritual formation, arguing that long suffering builds patience, courage, and a stronger identity rooted in the Father. Key Themes Doing vs. Knowing  — There's a major difference between talking about hard things and actually enduring them. Long Suffering Builds Character  — Pain, discomfort, and difficulty are framed as part of growth, not something to avoid at all costs. Community Matters  — Hard things become transformative when they're faced together with others. Identity Under Pressure  — The episode connects the wilderness, temptation, and modern conflict to the challenge of staying secure in who God says we are. Intellectualism vs. Relationship  — The hosts argue that head knowledge alone can't replace experiential knowledge of God. Hope and Joy  — Suffering is not the end goal; it produces endurance, growth, and ultimately joy. Highlights Why the Appalachian Trail revealed more than just physical limits How suffering exposes and dismantles false confidence The difference between intellectual arguments and lived truth Jesus' wilderness temptation as a model for identity, patience, and resisting shortcuts Why “gotcha” arguments often reveal insecurity rather than genuine pursuit of truth How long suffering can produce hope, joy, and spiritual maturity Takeaway Growth doesn't happen by avoiding discomfort. It happens when people choose to walk through hard things with patience, honesty, and confidence in God's fathering presence. The episode closes with a reminder that hope is powerful—and that long suffering is part of becoming who you're meant to be. Chapters 00:00 — Opening: Lessons from the expedition 05:10 — Doing vs. talking: theory and lived experience 13:07 — Why suffering reveals what really changes us 20:46 — Pain, intellectualism, and the breakdown of false confidence 31:03 — Jesus in the wilderness: identity, temptation, and validation 37:21 — How to respond to attacks, bait, and pressure 44:48 — Relationship over argument: why knowing God matters most 52:10 — Insecurity, gotcha questions, and the urge to drag others down 58:02 — Long suffering, patience, and the joy on the other side 68:09 — Closing thoughts: patience in a stunted culture

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 4095: Leo Babauta explores how adopting a beginner's mind can dissolve many everyday struggles while making ordinary moments feel richer, more meaningful, and more joyful. By letting go of expectations and meeting each experience with curiosity, openness, and gratitude, he shows how this simple practice can improve relationships, reduce anxiety and procrastination, and help us become more present. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/beginner/ Quotes to ponder: "Empty yourself so you can see what's actually in front of you." "As you can see, the practice of beginner's mind can transform any activity, get rid of a lot of our difficulties, allow us to be more flexible, open, curious, grateful, present." "Beginner's mind is what we practice in meditation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, the Iran-backed Houthis have begun enforcing their blockade of Saudi Arabia, striking oil tankers in the Red Sea as new reporting points to a deeper and more direct Iranian role behind the escalation. Later, Russia's growing fuel shortages are reportedly beginning to disrupt military operations in Ukraine, with some frontline units forced to ration supplies and abandon equipment they can no longer operate or recover. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers a sober assessment of peace efforts in Ukraine while reassuring America's Asian allies that Washington's outreach to China will not come at their expense. And in today's Back of the Brief, a new report estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost approximately $71 billion and warns that any lasting reconstruction effort will require meaningful Palestinian participation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 4095: Leo Babauta explores how adopting a beginner's mind can dissolve many everyday struggles while making ordinary moments feel richer, more meaningful, and more joyful. By letting go of expectations and meeting each experience with curiosity, openness, and gratitude, he shows how this simple practice can improve relationships, reduce anxiety and procrastination, and help us become more present. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/beginner/ Quotes to ponder: "Empty yourself so you can see what's actually in front of you." "As you can see, the practice of beginner's mind can transform any activity, get rid of a lot of our difficulties, allow us to be more flexible, open, curious, grateful, present." "Beginner's mind is what we practice in meditation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A kiss may be the quintessential act of human intimacy. Yet, through history and art it becomes a powerful device for communicating a whole host of human emotions and realities...A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 14. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.comPlease subscribe, "Like," and share. Comments welcome!

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 4095: Leo Babauta explores how adopting a beginner's mind can dissolve many everyday struggles while making ordinary moments feel richer, more meaningful, and more joyful. By letting go of expectations and meeting each experience with curiosity, openness, and gratitude, he shows how this simple practice can improve relationships, reduce anxiety and procrastination, and help us become more present. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/beginner/ Quotes to ponder: "Empty yourself so you can see what's actually in front of you." "As you can see, the practice of beginner's mind can transform any activity, get rid of a lot of our difficulties, allow us to be more flexible, open, curious, grateful, present." "Beginner's mind is what we practice in meditation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He had the house to himself while his brother's family was on the way to the airport. After a forgotten passport sent his brother briefly back home, everything should have been quiet again.Instead, he was awakened by heavy footsteps moving across the floor above him.At first, the sounds made perfect sense. His brother must have come back for one last forgotten item. But then he remembered something that instantly turned a normal explanation into something impossible.The doors were still locked from the inside. Moments later, the footsteps started down toward the basement... and whatever made them wasn't finished with him yet.Some nights, logic disappears long before the lights do.#RealGhostStories #ShadowFigure #HauntedHouse #Paranormal #TrueGhostStory #GhostEncounter #SleepTerror #Unexplained #ScaryStory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This episode was originally released August 4th for Death Panel patrons. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice, Artie and Tracy discuss the potential impacts of a new Trump executive order called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets,” which threatens to dramatically expand involuntary psychiatric commitment and make it easier for the government to disappear people off the streets, allegedly in the name of “compassion.” MERCH STORE IS BACK! Patrons get a code for 10% off all orders. Find it at https://www.deathpanel.net/merch Show links: We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book recommendations from the hosts. Find it here: https://bookshop.org/shop/deathpanel Get Health Communism here: https://bookshop.org/a/118130/9781839765179 Outro by Time Wharp: https://timewharp.bandcamp.com/track/tezeta

Where Did My Money Go? 7 Simple Money Habits to Get Ahead Have you ever looked at your bank account and asked, "Where did all my money go?" You earned money. You paid your bills. You bought food, gas, and the things your family needed. But by the end of the month, there was little or nothing left. This is not always an income problem. Sometimes, the real problem is what happens to your money after you earn it. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May explains seven simple money habits that can help you gain more control over your financial life. These habits can help you save more, reduce debt, prepare for emergencies, and protect the people you care about. What You Will Learn In this episode, Curtis explains: Why you should pay yourself before paying everyone else How to give every dollar a job Why you should not spend every raise How to begin building a cash reserve Why paying off debt should not leave you without savings How insurance and legal documents protect your family Why learning new skills can increase your income How one small financial action can create lasting change The Seven Money Habits 1. Pay Yourself First Do not wait to see what is left at the end of the month. Save a portion of your income as soon as you are paid. Start with an amount you can handle, even if it is only 5%. Over time, work toward saving 15% to 20% of your income. 2. Give Every Dollar a Job Decide where your money will go before you spend it. A cash-flow plan helps you prepare for housing, food, transportation, insurance, debt, savings, family needs, and fun. You should tell your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. 3. Do Not Spend Every Raise When your income increases, avoid turning the entire raise into new monthly bills. Consider saving half of every raise and using the other half to improve your life. This allows you to enjoy today while also preparing for tomorrow. 4. Build a Cash Reserve Unexpected expenses are part of life. Start by saving $500 or $1,000. Continue building until you have enough money to cover six to twelve months of your main expenses. The purpose of this money is to provide safety, access, choices, and control. 5. Stop Using Debt to Fund Your Lifestyle Debt allows you to buy something today using money you hope to earn tomorrow. Make a list of your debts, balances, payments, interest rates, and payoff dates. Then create a plan to reduce your debt while continuing to build savings. The goal is not to become debt-free and broke. The goal is to have less debt, more savings, fewer payments, and greater control. 6. Protect What You Have A strong financial plan must include protection. Review your life insurance, health insurance, disability coverage, property insurance, liability protection, will, power of attorney, and account beneficiaries. These tools create a fence around your money and your family. 7. Increase Your Ability to Earn You can only reduce spending so far. Learning new skills can help you solve more problems, create more value, and earn more income. Your greatest financial asset may not be your home or retirement account. It may be your ability to work, learn, lead, solve problems, and generate income. Your Next Step You do not need to change everything at once. Choose one action: Save 5% of your next paycheck Review last month's spending Cancel one unused subscription Make a complete list of your debts Add $50 or $100 to your cash reserve Review your insurance coverage Enroll in a class that can improve your skills Small steps can create big changes when they are repeated consistently. Financial freedom rarely comes from one dramatic decision. It comes from making better decisions again and again. Resources Take the Financial Freedom Assessment: https://curtis-vn4wwj0z.scoreapp.com/ Visit Practical Wealth Solutions: https://www.practicalwealth.net/ Connect with Curtis May on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay/ About Curtis May Curtis May is the founder of Practical Wealth Solutions and the creator of the Money 4 LIFE Operating System™. He helps business owners, working families, and professionals take control of their cash flow, build savings, reduce debt, protect their families, and create a strong financial future.

By her fourth year of teaching, she knew every hallway, every classroom, and every familiar sound inside the century-old elementary school. She also knew there was one restroom she would never use, one hallway she didn't enjoy walking after hours, and one strange truth every veteran teacher quietly accepted.Before the buses arrived each morning, footsteps often echoed through empty hallways. Children's laughter drifted through a building that hadn't opened for the day. Classroom doors moved on their own, supplies were mysteriously rearranged, and more than one teacher caught a glimpse of a little girl who shouldn't have been there.No one called the school haunted.The older teachers simply smiled whenever someone new joined the staff, knowing it was only a matter of time before the building introduced itself.#GhostStory #HauntedSchool #Paranormal #SchoolGhost #TeacherStories #TrueGhostStory #HauntedHallway #Unexplained #Supernatural #ScaryStories #OldBuildings #Paranormal #HauntingsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

By her fourth year of teaching, she knew every hallway, every classroom, and every familiar sound inside the century-old elementary school. She also knew there was one restroom she would never use, one hallway she didn't enjoy walking after hours, and one strange truth every veteran teacher quietly accepted.Before the buses arrived each morning, footsteps often echoed through empty hallways. Children's laughter drifted through a building that hadn't opened for the day. Classroom doors moved on their own, supplies were mysteriously rearranged, and more than one teacher caught a glimpse of a little girl who shouldn't have been there.No one called the school haunted.The older teachers simply smiled whenever someone new joined the staff, knowing it was only a matter of time before the building introduced itself.#GhostStory #HauntedSchool #Paranormal #SchoolGhost #TeacherStories #TrueGhostStory #HauntedHallway #Unexplained #Supernatural #ScaryStories #OldBuildings #Paranormal #HauntingsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Most private practice owners think improving profitability means seeing more patients.The truth? Many clinics already have enough capacity; they just aren't maximizing it.In Episode 2 of the High-Performance Practice Series, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down one of the most overlooked drivers of clinic profitability: schedule efficiency and utilization.They explain why knowing your break-even point is the foundation of every scheduling decision, how to calculate provider production expectations, and why your front desk team plays one of the biggest roles in protecting your profit margin.From building accountability dashboards to creating scheduling systems that keep providers productive, this episode provides a practical framework for turning empty appointment slots into predictable revenue—without sacrificing patient care.In this episode, you'll learn:Why schedule utilization is one of the most important profitability metricsHow to calculate your clinic's true break-even pointThe revenue expectations every provider should understandHow to use provider productivity metrics to improve financial performanceWhy front desk systems not just marketing drive clinic growthThe scheduling dashboard that keeps your team accountable every dayHow to build battle plans before empty schedules become a problemThe characteristics of a high-performing front desk team memberWhen high utilization signals it's time to hire another providerHow better scheduling improves patient outcomes while increasing profitabilityWhether you're trying to improve provider productivity, increase revenue without adding staff, or simply gain more control over your clinic's operations, this episode gives you practical systems you can begin implementing immediately.Join us at the High-Performance Practice Conference and learn the systems, leadership strategies, and operational frameworks that help private practice owners build more profitable, purpose-driven clinics.Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycallLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Kevin and Peter break down the wildest week of the year: Cocodona 250, 2026 edition. Peter kicks things off by running the Bradshaw Brute (recap episode coming soon), then joins Kevin at Mingus Mountain for the inaugural season of the MBA — the Mingus Basketball Association — where nearly every runner, from Rachel Entrekin's course-record-setting first bucket to Courtney Dauwalter's extended court time, stopped at mile 107 to shoot their shot. Spoiler: 107 miles of running does terrible things to your jumper.The week also included an overnight shift at Schnebly Hill Aid Station (nonstop chili mac and at least three saved races), snack reviews delivered mid-race, surprise phone calls to runners live on the Mountain Outpost stream, "Emotions on Elden" interviews from the final climb, and a down-to-the-second cutoff drama at Mingus.Stick around to the end for the full 50 minutes of raw MBA court audio — trash talk, airballs, celebrity cameos and all. If you can name every voice you hear, we might just send you a hat.Huge thanks to our sponsors Janji and Mount to Coast for making the MBA possible. Support them (and us): use code DISTANCE at Mount to Coast or select Distance to Empty in Janji's post-purchase survey, screenshot it, and send it to @distancetoemptypod on Instagram or distancetoemptypod@gmail.com for free swag.

Do you love your husband... but still feel disconnected?Have you ever thought:"I want to feel close sexually again." "My sex drive isn't what it used to be." "We're often in different worlds." "I don't know how to get intimacy back."Friend, what if the real issue isn't your sex drive?What if fear of rejection, emotional self-protection, and waiting for your husband to go first have quietly created distance between the two of you?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, we're talking about one of the biggest hidden blocks to intimacy, emotional connection, romance, libido, and sex drive in midlife marriage.You'll discover:• Why fear of rejection can quietly lower your sex drive and desire for intimacy • How emotional self-protection creates distance in marriage • Why emotional connection often comes before physical intimacy • The surprising power of touch, eye contact, affection, and physical closeness • Simple ways to rebuild intimacy, romance, and emotional connection with your husband • How Romans 12:2 can transform the way you think about marriage, desire, and connection • Why God's design for marriage includes emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacyIf you've been feeling lonely in marriage, struggling with low libido, missing emotional connection, or wondering why intimacy feels harder in midlife, this episode is for you.Friend, your sex drive is not broken. Your marriage is not hopeless. And intimacy is not just for newlyweds.God designed marriage for friendship, affection, emotional connection, romance, and sexual intimacy. Sometimes the breakthrough begins when one person decides to stop protecting herself and start moving toward connection.

Empty Middle Seat Perk is News AF – July 21, 2026 Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson are back with another entertaining episode of News AF, where they dive into the week’s most peculiar and amusing stories. Today, Rob, Tyson, and Danny talk through the week’s most newsworthy stories. To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news? Archive of News AF Subscribe to News AF on iTunes View the News AF Archive News AF on Youtube Group AF Facebook Page Be sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors

Empty Middle Seat Perk is News AF - July 21, 2026 Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson are back with another entertaining episode of News AF, where they dive into the week's most peculiar and amusing stories. Today, Rob, Tyson, and Danny talk through the week's most newsworthy stories. To pre-order Rob's book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news?Archive of News AFSubscribe to News AF on iTunesView the News AF ArchiveNews AF on YoutubeGroup AF Facebook PageBe sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five months into the conflict with Iran, have we gained any ground? Glenn discusses the issues currently affecting our ability to make any headway, the juggling act the Trump administration is performing, and the evidence that the Iranian regime is crumbling. Glenn also discusses the soldiers killed in action over the weekend due to Iran's attack in Iraq. Are our strategic oil reserves tapped out due to this lengthy Iranian conflict? Glenn brings in Jason to get the latest on the Iranian regime and describe the war-gaming that America has been engaging in. Glenn reacts to a tragic video of a 27-year-old transgender-identifying radical having a full-blown temper tantrum after being approached by the police. Glenn discusses why he praised progressives like Van Jones and Bill Maher after they recently spoke out against the radicals in the Democratic Party. Why is everything President Trump does met with immediate and unrelenting pushback, even if it would be a net positive for the country? Glenn discusses how multiple stores around the country are now locking up meat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFrom the boarded-up wards of abandoned asylums to the fog-covered decks of the RMS Queen Mary, James Edward Garcia has spent years stepping into places most people would never willingly enter. What began as urban exploration evolved into a relentless pursuit of the paranormal—one shaped by a childhood where experiences with Santería and unexplained voices blurred the line between the living and the dead.Over time, his investigations have taken him deep inside some of America's most notorious locations, including sites like Hales Bar Dam, where stories of lingering spirits are as heavy as the history itself. But with that experience has come something else—moments that suggest not everything stays behind when the investigation ends.James shares what draws him back to these forgotten places, the encounters that have challenged him, and the unsettling reality that sometimes, the greatest risk isn't what you find in the dark… it's what might follow you out.#ParanormalInvestigator #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedLocations #RMSQueenMary #HalesBarDam #GhostHunting #ParanormalPodcast #TheGraveTalks #UrbanExploration #HauntedPlacesLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!From the boarded-up wards of abandoned asylums to the fog-covered decks of the RMS Queen Mary, James Edward Garcia has spent years stepping into places most people would never willingly enter. What began as urban exploration evolved into a relentless pursuit of the paranormal—one shaped by a childhood where experiences with Santería and unexplained voices blurred the line between the living and the dead.Over time, his investigations have taken him deep inside some of America's most notorious locations, including sites like Hales Bar Dam, where stories of lingering spirits are as heavy as the history itself. But with that experience has come something else—moments that suggest not everything stays behind when the investigation ends.James shares what draws him back to these forgotten places, the encounters that have challenged him, and the unsettling reality that sometimes, the greatest risk isn't what you find in the dark… it's what might follow you out.#ParanormalInvestigator #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedLocations #RMSQueenMary #HalesBarDam #GhostHunting #ParanormalPodcast #TheGraveTalks #UrbanExploration #HauntedPlacesLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Are we all at the age where we're into birds now? Renee Colvert is here and she thinks so. I recall a recent humiliating bird encounter and we also discuss the squirrels hellbent on destruction in our yard. Who sent them? Plus Taco Bell's sneaky spice, how long you can actually drive on an empty tank along with empty tank tales, morning pages, Artist's Way, Daniel's dream of going to a water park and so much more. Plus we did a round of JMOE and HGFY and favorite words! Check out BEDUCATED here: https://beduc.at/pd2626-alisonrosen   Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

What happens when life suddenly gets quieter? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda check in on the big transitions happening in their own lives—from the emotions of becoming empty nesters to the unexpected opportunities that come with a brand new season. Plus, they're answering Pod Squad questions you won't want to miss—including one unforgettable call from Sexy Sue that sparks a hilarious and thoughtful conversation about dating, relationships, and when (and if) we need to DTR.  We talk about what it means to let go of old roles, embrace uncertainty, and ask the question many of us are facing: Who do I get to become next? - The grief—and unexpected freedom—of becoming an empty nester. - Why midlife can be the perfect time to reinvent yourself, your friendships, and your relationships. - Abby's advice for navigating competition in a blended family without losing sight of what matters most. - A challenge to stop obeying unfair rules in advance—and the power of everyday acts of resistance. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠