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Brian From moves from heartwarming viral stories and frigid-weather musings to deeper reflections on habits, comparison, and the spiritual “ice” that keeps us from seeing clearly. He wrestles with cultural debates—from extravagant church Christmas productions to surprising zoo controversies—while continually inviting listeners back to the hope, clarity, and stability found in Jesus, our firm foundation. As Christmas approaches, Brian urges us to shed the weights that entangle, embrace our God-given callings, and remember that even amid rubble, Christ holds every story together. Bob Goff on Escaping the Comparison Trap and Finding Your Real Purpose - RELEVANT 'Tax-free grift': Critics already furious about Texas church's Christmas show Held Together by a Cornerstone - Christianity Today Equipping a New Generation for Mission and the Urbana Conference Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: ""On average, young adults remain much less religious than older Americans,” reads the report released Monday (Dec. 8). “Today’s young adults also are less religious than young people were a decade ago.” https://t.co/9ZQv6rFuIa" / X My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you struggle to get things done, chances are you're working hard to avoid one of 3 primary business fears. Understanding these fears is key to becoming more productive and reducing your ‘time muddiness'. And, good news, Laksmi, Durga and Saraswati have powerful stories to help you do exactly that!If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It's just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Pattanaik, Devdutt (2025) Escaping the Bakasura Trap: Let. Contentment Fuel YourGrowth, Juggernaut, New Delhi

"It's now obvious to me that it's harder to maintain that sense of community unless you've got things like parkrun that are driving that connection." This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Tim Oberg, former CEO of parkrun Australia. His full episode is titled Escaping the rat race, building a vibrant community and managing anxiety. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

In this episode, Lisa Ekman shares her transformative journey from being a gun control advocate to a staunch Second Amendment supporter. She discusses her escape from the "progressive cult" and the eye-opening experiences that led her to champion free speech and question mainstream narratives. Lisa's story is a compelling exploration of personal growth and ideological evolution. #FreeSpeech #SecondAmendment #ProgressiveEscape #GunRights #IdeologicalJourney GET YOUR PEPTIDES HERE WITH PLATINUM PEPTIDES! https://www.platinumpeptides.com/?sld=atfp24 OR USE CODE: ATFP15 AT CHECKOUT CONTACT US: theguys@youmeafp.com Our Website SOCIALS: Facebook Instagram TikTok Berserker Tactics FB Berserker Tactics IG CHECK OUT THE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify Firearms Radio Network YouTube WHERE TO BUY Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deprogramming-democrats-uneducating-the-elites-lisa-ekman/1145416621?ean=9781662895319  https://a.co/d/aLqDFQv REACH OUT TO LISA https://x.com/DeprogrammedDem

A caller gets a doctor’s note allowing him 3 months of paid leave. He uses this time to tell us his life story of DJing for celebrities, having 3 sugar mamas, dealing with a social media obsessed mother, and navigating life on the fly. Afterwards we read a bit of viewer mail from a femboy navigating his identity and a 30 year old dealing with nocturnal emissions. I love eating dirt. I am a gecko. Send an email to therapygeckomail@gmail.com to maybe have it possibly read on the show potentially. Get notified for when I come to your city to do a live gecko show: therapygeckotour.com GET BONUS EPISODES: therapygecko.supercast.com FOLLOW ME ON GECKOGRAM: instagram.com/lyle4ever GET WEIRD EMAILS FROM ME SOMETIMES BY CLICKING HERE.Follow me on Twitch to get a notification for when I’m live taking calls. Usually Mondays and Wednesdays but a lot of other times too. twitch.tv/lyleforeverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful conversation, Tia Levings shares the harrowing true story behind her memoir A Well-Trained Wife—how she was groomed in a fundamentalist evangelical church, survived church-sanctioned domestic abuse, and made a midnight escape from a violent marriage. Joined by Amy Hawk and Pat Kahnke, Tia describes how Bill Gothard's teachings, Doug Wilson's Christian patriarchy movement, and the toxic promises of evangelical purity culture shaped her life. From megachurch culture to cult-like control, she unpacks the spiritual manipulation that left her without a sense of self—and the long journey of reclaiming her voice. If you've experienced religious trauma, domestic violence, or the disillusionment of high-control Christianity, this interview offers both a mirror and a lifeline.

Leland Vittert joins Adam and Dr. Drew to share the story behind his autism diagnosis, his father quitting his job to coach him through the world, and the practical tools that helped him navigate social situations. They dig into the culture of “victimhood,” compare it to addiction, and touch on similar parenting stories before cutting away to Burt Reynolds AI bits, a press conference on new hair “crown” laws, and a clip of Trump talking about building a ballroom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode (Part 24), we dive into one of the most dramatic and painful chapters in early Letter-day Saint history: Liberty Jail. Joseph Smith was arrested on December 1, 1838 and eventually taken to Liberty Jail. Today we will cover his imprisonment, the chaotic legal proceedings that followed, and the eventual “escape” that allowed him to reunite with his family as the Saints resettled in Quincy, Illinois. We explore how internal conflicts, political pressures, treason charges, and widespread anti-Mormon hostility shaped Joseph's experience –and how his letters from Liberty Jail become some of the most cherished passages in Latter-day Saint scripture. We discuss betrayal, leadership crises, the brutality of Missouri's expulsion, and the Saints' struggle to survive amidst violence, sickness, and dislocation. This chapter also raises hard questions:Was Joseph Smith's trial fair?What role did dissenting church leaders play?How much of the Liberty Jail narrative has been “whitewashed”?What does Joseph Smith's behavior tell us about his character?We conclude by following Joseph's escape, his emotionally charged reunion with the Saints in Illinois, and the lasting trauma and financial strain the Missouri experience left behind. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Please purchase the book ⁠here⁠.To support this series please donate ⁠here⁠. One half of all donations will go to Dr. Turner for as long as he is participating in the series.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Escaping the New Age Trap & Seeking Authenticity with Laura Shamanic Self This episode dives into a hard, unvarnished conversation about spiritual authenticity, deception, and the traps people fall into when they first break away from organized religion or mainstream narratives. Ryan opens by reflecting on how questioning everything can be liberating but also destabilizing, especially when old belief systems collapse and the alternatives—New Age teachings, "gurus," channelers, star-seed mythologies, and spiritual authority figures—often carry their own hidden agendas. He emphasizes his commitment to staying open, critical, and self-interrogating, even when perspectives clash, and he acknowledges that not every spiritual experience or teacher is fraudulent—there are glimpses of genuine love, beauty, and authenticity worth fighting for. Laura, founder of Shamanic Self, joins the show to break down her journey out of the New Age movement and explain why she believes much of it is a sophisticated trap. She discusses how people awakening to deeper truths often get funneled directly into another belief system that feeds their ego, siphons their energy, and pushes them toward external entities, "guides," and false cosmologies rather than their own inner knowing. Laura describes the years she spent following prominent New Age figures, the moment her life collapsed under their guidance, and how that crisis ultimately became her exit ramp. She outlines her current approach to intuitive work, one built on inner discernment, rejecting external "guides," and avoiding anything she sees as astral interference or AI-like deception. The conversation goes deep into metaphysics, soul contracts, resets, the nature of consciousness, why certain public spiritual figures may be controlled opposition, and how to navigate a world distorted by misinformation and hijacked belief systems. Despite clear disagreements, both maintain a grounded respect for one another's perspectives. The episode ends with a shared commitment to seeking truth, staying sovereign, and not surrendering personal power to any system claiming to have all the answers. WEBSITE: https://www.shamanicself.com/ ---------------- Takeaways include" Many people escaping religion fall directly into another trap—the New Age—because it appears liberating while quietly redirecting power away from the individual. Authentic spiritual insight requires discipline, inner work, and the ability to distinguish intuition from astral manipulation or external influence. Not all "gurus," psychics, or channelers are malicious, but many deliver harmful guidance, feed ego, or operate as controlled narratives. Sovereignty comes from grounding in personal intuition, not outsourcing authority to entities, guides, movements, or ideologies. Even within a world filled with deception, personal experiences of love, beauty, and genuine connection remain proof that not everything is corrupted—and those glimpses are worth defending. ---------------- Shamanic Self, spiritual authenticity, New Age deception, inner sovereignty, discernment, shamanic practice, matrix reality, astral interference, soul contracts, awakening, controlled opposition

What inspired Kipling to write his two most famous works: The Jungle Book and Kim? Why did Kipling hate London and swiftly move to the US? How did Kipling develop such astute observational writing about Anglo-Indians in his early twenties? William is joined once again by Andrew Lycett, author of Rudyard Kipling, to discuss his rise to fame and how although he left India, his writing became evermore obsessed with the subcontinent…  Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock the full Empire experience with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Just go to empirepod.supportingcast.fm/gifts  And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at empirepoduk.com or on apple podcasts. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Anchored Podcast by Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Wayne Tate sits down with 98‑year‑old Blouke Carus to share an unforgettable story of childhood under Nazi Germany, escape to the United States, and a life shaped by liberal arts education. Carus reflects on what it was like to grow up under totalitarianism, the moment his family fled, and how coming back to America formed his understanding of freedom, responsibility, and the human person.​Drawing on decades as a leader in publishing and education, Carus explains why studying the great books, history, and philosophy gave him resilience, moral clarity, and a sense of purpose that ideology could never supply. This conversation is ideal for students, parents, teachers, and school leaders seeking an alternative to purely technocratic education and looking to recover a deeply human vision of learning.​Listeners will hear about:Life as a child in Nazi Germany and the dangers of propaganda and dehumanizationHis escape back to the United States and the gratitude that shaped his vocationHow a liberal arts education informed his career, leadership, and family lifeWhy reading the great books is essential for forming free and virtuous citizens todayIf you care about classical education, the future of American schools, or how to form the next generation against totalitarian thinking, this episode is for you.

We talk about collaboration, but our brains often treat work like a win-lose game. In this episode, I break down Zero-Sum Bias, the belief that someone else's win automatically means your loss, where it comes from, how it quietly shapes team dynamics, and what you can do to build more win-win outcomes at work.What if your brain has been keeping score at work this whole time? And the game it thinks you're playing doesn't actually exist?We repeat lines like, “If a stakeholder wins, designers lose,” or “If the PM wins, users lose,” so often that they start to feel like facts. In this episode of the Cognition Catalog, we unpack Zero-Sum Bias, the belief that someone else's gain must come at your expense, and how that thinking quietly turns collaboration into a contest.I walk through where this bias comes from, starting with early economic and game theory models like zero-sum games, where wins and losses truly do net out to zero, and how that maps onto our evolutionary history of genuine scarcity. Food, safety, and resources really were limited, so one person's gain often did mean someone else's loss. The problem is that our brains still carry that wiring into modern workplaces that are full of shared goals, interdependence, and cross-functional teams.From design vs. product vs. engineering “tensions” to resourcing, prioritization, and recognition, I break down how zero-sum thinking shows up in everyday UX work—and what changes when you stop assuming only one side can win. We'll talk about practical ways to spot the bias, shift toward non-zero-sum thinking, and design team habits that reward collaboration over quiet competition.If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “If they win, I lose,” this episode will help you reset the scoreboard and build healthier ways of working together.Topics:• 02:08 Debunking Zero Sum Thinking• 03:13 Origins and Evolution of Zero Sum Bias• 04:09 Impact of Zero Sum Bias on Teams• 06:18 Strategies to Combat Zero-Sum BiasTo explore more about the Naive Cynicism, don't miss the full article @ ⁠⁠cognitioncatalog.com⁠⁠—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠⁠

“Stress is growth. It's the driver of evolution itself. Stress is what creates everything. We need to reframe the very meaning of stress so that we don't fear it.” —Tammy AllenSome days, life feels like one long sprint where stress keeps piling up faster than clarity. There are moments when the world pushes harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to believe the pressure means something is wrong. It may be worth considering that stress could be pointing toward growth instead of defeat.Tammy Allen brings decades of real-life experience to this idea, shaped by a childhood marked by responsibility, a violent early relationship she escaped, and a lifetime of reinvention that led to her work on stress, intuition, and resilience. Her journey fuels her mission to help others turn survival mode into grounded confidence.Press play for an honest, energizing look at stress that leaves room for hope, humor, and real change.Topics covered:• Childhood patterns that shape adult stress responses• Surviving trauma and learning strategic calm• The survival response and how to redirect it• Declarations and tools that retrain thinking• Building doubtless confidence through action• Why intuition becomes louder in stillness• Stress during world chaos and staying in personal coherence• Creativity, problem solving, and finding the third option• The Great Stress Reset and practical resets for daily lifeConnect with Heather: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook YouTubeEpisode Highlights:01:34 Redefining Aging and “The Juice of Life” Philosophy 07:00 Escaping an Abusive Relationship and Learning Survival Strategy 14:00 Why Stress Exists and How to Reframe It20:09 Why Creativity Peaks at 9 AM and Capturing Ideas Fast27:45 Turning Stress Into Doubtless Confidence31:58 Breaking the “Poor Me” Cycle37:40 Taking Action Strategically: Influence vs Control43:30 Collective Growth Resources:

Are you stuck in an echo chamber? In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Stephen Dodds, Managing Director of Beautiful Insights and Nick Barthram, Founder of Firehaus to explore how echo chambers form within the charity and nonprofit sectors—and why breaking out of them is essential for effective fundraising and communication. Together, they discuss: - What echo chambers look like in fundraising and organisational culture - The risks of making assumptions about donors and supporters - How to use research and real-world testing to challenge internal biases - The “distinctiveness vs. demand” matrix for crafting messages that stand out and resonate - The role of AI and technology in understanding audiences and measuring impact - Practical steps for charities and universities to avoid insular thinking and connect with the people they serve Whether you're a fundraiser, nonprofit leader, or just curious about how organisations can better listen and adapt, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. If you'd like to connect with our guests or learn more about their work, don't hesitate to reach out: Beautiful Insights: beautifulinsights.com Email: steven@beautifulinsights.com Firehaus: firehaus.co.uk Email: nick@firehaus.co.uk Click here to subscribe to our email list for exclusive fundraising resources, early access to training, special discounts and more If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here.376: A woman's powerful journey from religious extremism to authentic faith reveals the stark difference between controlling religion and true Christianity. Growing up in the Fraternal Society of St. Peter meant living under strict rules, complete isolation, and predetermined life paths. At 12 years old, she was told her only options were marriage or becoming a nun. The breaking point came when her parents blamed her for a sexual assault and prioritized their image over her safety. After carefully planning her escape, she rebuilt her life through physical distance, healthy relationships, and reconnecting with cut-off family members. Pastor Plek ends this episode with a bold call to follow Jesus.Text your questions to us at 737-231-0605 or visit pastorplek.com. We talk faith, culture, and everything in between.Like, share, and subscribe! We love seeing and responding to your reviews and comments.Support the show: https://wbcc.churchcenter.com/givingSupport the show

In a culture that trains children to perform their lives instead of live them, Sharon Hodde Miller returns to explore why so many young people feel fragile, insecure, and exhausted and why the solution isn't more confidence, but a bigger purpose. Drawing from Free of Me and her new devotional Gazing at God, Sharon explains the overlooked root of modern insecurity: we've taught kids to evaluate their worth through constant self-focus, endless mirrors, and the metrics of the attention economy. Together, Sharon and Ginny uncover how shrinking our children's purpose down to “finding themselves” has left them anxious, isolated, and unsure of who they are apart from an audience. This conversation offers a hopeful, deeply practical way forward. Sharon shares how hiddenness, beauty, and turning our gaze toward God free us from the heaviness of self-preoccupation and how parents can help kids grow up rooted in something far larger than likes, identity quests, or online performance. From navigating rejection to reimagining purpose, this episode invites families to step out of the spotlight, rediscover joy, and remember that the healthiest life isn't the one constantly seen…but the one securely grounded in love, calling, and connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the south-east region of Nigeria declared itself to be the independent state of Biafra, civil war broke out in May 1967. More than a million people died before the fighting stopped. In 2021, Patricia Ngozi Ebigwe, now better known as TV and music star Patti Boulaye, spoke to Paul Waters about escaping the conflict. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Government troops during the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, 1969. Credit: Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

High performers often don't realize how performance pressure shapes their identity until success stops feeling like success. In this episode, Julie Holly helps you release the quiet drive to earn worth through achievement and return to identity-led belonging.High performers rarely see performance pressure as a problem — it feels like responsibility, excellence, or simply “how life works.” But when success feels good while slowly disconnecting you from yourself, you're not dealing with burnout. You're experiencing identity misalignment — the quiet gap between who you are and who you've learned to be.In this episode, Julie names how high-capacity humans begin tying worth to outcomes. Not from insecurity, but because achievement brought affirmation, opportunity, and belonging. Over time, success becomes identity, creating emotional exhaustion, decision fatigue, spiritual depletion, and role confusion that no mindset tactic can solve.Through attachment science, performance psychology, and lived experience, Julie reveals why you keep pushing even when success stops feeling like success — and offers a compassionate path back to the self beneath the striving.Here, you'll understand why the Identity-Level Recalibration Pathway (ILR) isn't another strategy or habit stack. It is the root-level realignment that makes every other tool effective again, restoring presence, belonging, and worth that doesn't depend on production.What You'll LearnWhy achievement feels like the “right” thing even when it drains youHow identity misalignment quietly forms beneath successThe difference between ambition and the internalized pressure to performWhy high performers drift into spiritual exhaustion and emotional numbnessHow role conditioning and early success experiences shaped your identityThe first step to reclaiming the truest version of yourselfWhy ILR offers the psychological and spiritual realignment your system is cravingToday's Micro RecalibrationYou don't have to earn belonging — you get to embody it.Team Recalibration PromptOffer your team this identity-first reflection:“What would it look like for us to work from belonging instead of performance this week?”This simple question softens urgency, restores clarity, and reshapes culture.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Have you ever chased success, only to realize it didn't give you the freedom or fulfillment you hoped for? In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Mark Rampolla - founder of ZICO Coconut Water, co-founder of Groundforce Capital, and author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom: 7 Steps to Living Beyond Limits. Mark shares a refreshingly honest look at building ZICO from his garage into a global brand which he sold to Coca-Cola for $200 million (before buying it back a few years later) - and the unexpected discovery that financial success alone doesn't guarantee meaning or joy. Together, Nicole and Mark dive into why entrepreneurs become trapped in the pursuit of more, how the success industry subtly shapes our definitions of achievement, and the practical steps to experiencing internal freedom and fulfillment—right now. If you've ever wondered why your wins still feel incomplete, this conversation offers a roadmap for shifting your mindset, avoiding burnout, and leading from a place of clarity and purpose. You'll also hear what investors truly look for in founders and why personal transformation is the hidden engine behind sustainable business growth, even in seasons of loss. What We Discuss in This Episode What does real success look like, and how does your definition evolve as you grow? Why do entrepreneurs remain stuck in the cycle of chasing more, and how does the success industry reinforce it? How can you prevent burnout and create genuine satisfaction while building your business? What are Mark's seven steps to entrepreneurial freedom and fulfillment? How does self-awareness open the door for personal and team transformation? Which inner habits and tools help you navigate challenges and create lasting freedom? What do top investors like Mark value in founders beyond revenue and metrics? How did losing his home in the Palisades wildfire reshape his perspective on what truly matters? Why is self-reflection essential for both business success and personal joy? How can you begin practicing fulfillment, peace, and purpose in your business today? Timestamps & Highlights 00:00 - Why Success Doesn't Equal Fulfillment 04:50 - Be Honest with Yourself 08:12 - How the Success Industry Creates Burnout 09:58 - Success Through Fulfillment and Presence 15:39 - Personal Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs 17:44 - Shared Freedom and Self-Reflection 20:28 - Escaping the More Mindset 23:32 - Creating Challenges After Retirement 26:18 - Choosing Passion and Purpose 30:59 - Investor Insights: What Founders Must Know 32:54 - How to Lead with Purpose & Clarity 36:25 - Life Lessons from Losing Everything in a Fire 39:50 – Finding Freedom Within 10 Key Takeaways for Finding Freedom & Fulfillment Beyond Money 1. External success doesn't equal inner fulfillment. Financial wins feel good—but they rarely create the deep satisfaction we're truly seeking. 2. The success industry profits from your sense of not enough. Entrepreneurs are constantly sold the belief that the next achievement will finally make them happy. 3. Personal growth is the real engine of business growth. Your company can only expand to the level of your own self-awareness and development. 4. Fulfillment is available in the present moment. Freedom isn't something you achieve later - it's something you cultivate now. 5. Self-awareness creates genuine confidence. Seeing your strengths clearly - and owning your blind spots - accelerates your leadership. 6. Your limiting beliefs are not reality. Challenging your assumptions opens the door to new possibilities and breakthroughs. 7. Burnout undermines your whole ecosystem. Your team and your company feel the impact when you're depleted - renewal is non-negotiable. 8. Coachability and humility matter more than ego. Investors and partners look for leaders who are curious, adaptable, and willing to grow. 9. Loss can become a doorway to freedom. Releasing attachments to things reveals deeper sources of peace and inner security. 10. Lasting success is built on inner transformation. When you evolve on the inside, your relationships, leadership, and business naturally elevate. Favorite Quotes Your business can't grow if you don't. If I can build safety and security within me, without the house—that is liberating and powerful. What annoys us in another is a reflection of what's going on in us. Join Nicole Jansen for this powerful, eye-opening conversation with Mark Rampolla. Discover how to cultivate genuine freedom, fulfillment, and purpose - starting today - from the inside out. Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/548-freedom-over-fortune-life-lessons-from-zico-founder-mark-rampolla Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________

In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph reflects on one of the most iconic years in TWP history — a year of massive expansion, powerful breakthroughs, and the launch that redefined what's possible for the brand and the clients inside it. Steph shares the behind-the-scenes of the now-legendary Unicorn Launch, a $2.5M sales event that exceeded every expectation and set a new standard for what aligned launching can feel like. From the moment momentum kicked in to the unexpected ease and fun of the process, she breaks down the identity shift required to create results at this level — and why online business principles apply to every entrepreneur, even brick-and-mortar owners. She also recaps the recent Expanders Retreat in Scottsdale, including the transformative conversations, the denim party, and the quantum-level identity work that happened in the room. From friendships that accelerate growth to the hard truths about commitment, work ethic, and staying locked into your vision, this episode dives into what it really takes to step into your next level. Steph discusses the importance of having systems, community, and a product people truly love — and why so many entrepreneurs struggle simply because they're unwilling to do the hard things consistently. She closes the episode with a powerful reminder that financial freedom is a moral obligation, and that stepping into abundance requires becoming a different version of yourself. In this episode, we cover: 0:00 – Welcome + why 2025 was iconic 2:14 – The Unicorn Launch: How $1.5M turned into $2.5M 7:20 – Why online vs brick-and-mortar isn't as different as people think 10:44 – What made the launch feel *easy* and fun 13:32 – The importance of product-market fit and client delivery 16:09 – Behind the scenes of the Expanders Retreat 21:20 – Quantum friendships + navigating identity shifts 26:55 – Why "working harder" is still one of the biggest unlocks 31:16 – Escaping the scarcity spiral and stepping into abundance 35:22 – The moral obligation of financial freedom 39:48 – Asking yourself the real question: "How bad do you want it?" 43:05 – Closing thoughts heading into 2026 If you want to see exactly how we pulled off the Unicorn Launch — the strategy, the execution, the levers, and the decisions that generated $2.5M in revenue — join us live inside the Unicorn Launch Debrief

This ‘all or nothing' mindset shows up in so many areas of life.  This episode piggy-backs off of episode 81 Busting “All-Or-Nothing” Thinking (from March 2023), and highlights how this is a ‘mindset problem,' which means we need a ‘mindset solution.'  Keep listening as I share how and why this comes up so much during the holidays.  Plus how to break free.  Do you find yourself wrestling with ‘all or nothing' thinking and habits, too?  It's time to come work with me.  Schedule your free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule and I'll help you see the real patterns keeping you stuck + how to break free for good.  Download your free end emotional eating tool here: https://download.bodyyoucrave.com/feelings-wheel-sign-up Come join the afterparty conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianscoaching Chapters (00:00:02) - Hungry for Love(00:00:26) - All or Nothing Thinking(00:06:38) - How to Get Out of the Fear Zone(00:12:29) - All-Or-Nothing Thinking(00:19:06) - How to Win a Hard Season(00:20:48) - Let's Be Authentic During the Holidays(00:21:53) - Self-Doubt During Narcissism(00:28:06) - What You Need To Do To Win(00:29:08) - How to Stay Content and Sufficiency(00:33:04) - A Coaching Coach: How to Solve Your Problems(00:39:47) - Binge Eating and Relationship Break the Cycle

Dr. Laura welcomes Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, family physician, and medical director of The Foundry Abbotsford, to the show to talk about her book, Feel Better, and the need for more focus on mental health, especially for youth. Dr. Shahana points out that medicine is very focused on illness, on diagnosing disease and offering treatment, whereas mental health requires holding space for belonging, acceptance, and mattering. She and Dr. Laura explore what it takes to navigate emotions and thrive in life.The proceeds from Dr. Shahana's book sales go to support youth mental health agencies, and she drew on her own experiences with postpartum OCD and the reluctance she felt, as a physician, to seek professional help. Dr. Shahana and Dr. Laura explore the coping mechanisms we turn to and whether they're useful long-term, the benefits of being open about our emotional states, and the lessons in Feel Better. Dr. Shahana likens understanding others to envisioning an invisible chalkboard above them listing what's really going on in their lives, the parts we don't automatically see. This is a beautifully authentic conversation that sheds light on the reality of what emotional struggle is, how to cope with stress and anxiety, and how to prolong the joy we seek.“Does it come as a friend and leave as a friend, or does it come as a friend and leave as an enemy? … Vaping, substances, alcohol, the list goes on and on. Comes as a friend. Of course it works. It works oftentimes. Leaves as an enemy. It takes more from you than you want.” - Dr. Shahana AlibhaiAbout Dr. Shanana Alibhai:TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and powerhouse in the field of emotional health. As a dedicated family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford—British Columbia's largest youth health centre—Dr. Shahana has made it her mission to empower others with the tools to navigate their emotional well-being.Her debut book, Feel Better, endorsed by the legendary Mel Robbins, soared to #1 in and Parenting on Amazon. A sought-after speaker, she has worked with top organizations like Yale University, UBC, Scotiabank, and Remax, bringing clarity to the crucial connection between emotional and mental health.Dr. Shahana's insights have captivated audiences on major media platforms, including CTV and Global, and her wisdom has even made it to Hollywood—the quote, “We do not suffer from a lack of joy, simply a lack of recognizing it”, was handpicked for an award-winning planner gifted to celebrities at the Oscars. She has also been featured in Medium - Authority Magazine, where she shared her expertise on emotional resilience and well-being. In recognition of her impact, she has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Award.Passionate about education and outreach, she created the groundbreaking "Think Like a Doc" program, where students step into the shoes of a physician, learning about both their physical and mental health. She has also contributed to global mental health initiatives, volunteering her time to support communities in developing nations like Nepal.Beyond her work in medicine and advocacy, Dr. Shahana is a proud mom to three energetic young boys who keep her on her toes and continuously teach her the true meaning of patience, resilience, and joy. Balancing a thriving career with the beautiful chaos of motherhood, she brings a refreshingly real and relatable perspective to her audiences.When she's not on stage, in the clinic, or chasing after her little ones, Dr. Shahana serves as a National Accreditor for the College of Canadian Family Physicians and has been a mentor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine Residency Training Program. Her TEDx talk, "Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health", has resonated with thousands, cementing her as a leading voice in the space of well-being and resilience.With a unique ability to blend science, storytelling, and real-world strategies, Dr. Shahana leaves every audience inspired, informed, and ready to feel better. Resources:Website: DrShahana.comLinkedInYouTubeInstagramBook: “Feel Better” by Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live“I Wish I'd Quit Sooner:  Pre-orders: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett - Pre-orders and AmazonFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology Pre-order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. Our party is travelling deeper into the Glowing Caves as Lune quickly catches up with the crew!  Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Sin and Sinners, Experiment 4, Astral Projection, Creepy Doll, Dark Secret - Dark Fantasy Studio Filip Melvan - Fable Under The Table - 05 Tavern At The End Of Road Cellar - Monument Studios Cursed Forest, Quiet Tavern, Medieval City Indoors, Urban Park at Night, Daytime Forest, Fantasy Medieval City, - Michaël Ghelfi 

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Nate Williams talks with Anna Vaughn about her new book "Caught in the Crossfire." Together, they ask the following questions: What is spiritual abuse? How did we find ourselves in the midst of it? How do we expose it and help others through it?Anna's website: https://www.stirredupministries.com/

Guest: Caleb Hoch, Consulting Manager on Security Transformation Team, Mandiant, Google Cloud Topics: How has vulnerability management (VM) evolved beyond basic scanning and reporting, and what are the biggest gaps between modern practices and what organizations are actually doing? Why are so many organizations stuck with 1990s VM practices? Why mitigation planning is still hard for so many? Why do many organizations, including large ones, still rely on unauthenticated scans despite the known importance of authenticated scanning for accurate results? What constitutes a "gold standard" vulnerability prioritization process in 2025 that moves beyond CVSS scores to incorporate threat intelligence, asset criticality, and other contextual factors? What are the primary human and organizational challenges in vulnerability management, and how can issues like unclear governance, lack of accountability, and fear of system crashes be overcome? How is AI impacting vulnerability management, and does the shift to cloud environments fundamentally change VM practices? Resources: EP109 How Google Does Vulnerability Management: The Not So Secret Secrets! EP246 From Scanners to AI: 25 Years of Vulnerability Management with Qualys CEO Sumedh Thakar EP248 Cloud IR Tabletop Wins: How to Stop Playing Security Theater and Start Practicing How Low Can You Go? An Analysis of 2023 Time-to-Exploit Trends Mandiant M Trends 2025 EP204 Beyond PCAST: Phil Venables on the Future of Resilience and Leading Indicators Mandiant Vulnerability Management

Lords: * Esper * Cort Topics: * Building your identity around a thing that you're kind of not as excited about lately * Stateless procedural music * Hulu can't decide whether it has X-Files * Offering, by Ursula K Le Guin * https://fleurmach.com/2016/09/28/ursula-k-le-guin-offering-2012/ Microtopics: * Figuring out new ways to make video games more expensive. * Puzzled Pint. * Oh man, this one's a real quart! * Puzzled Pint getting you through to the next MIT Mystery Hunt. * Blippo Plus. * If you're going to watch TV, why not watch TV from another dimension? * Capturing broadcast artifacts and CRT fuzz on a 1-bit display. * An amateur DSPist. (Such as myself.) * Whether Lucas Pope took time away from his busy life as a pirate actuary to make a video about temporally-stable dithering. * Dr. Richard Garfield, who loves lasagna and hates Mondays. * Final Fantasy espers vs. Magic the Gathering espers. * All the different licenses Wizards of the Coast is using to fuck up Magic the Gathering. * How to play Magic the Gathering without getting your ass kicked by a SpongeBob deck. * Splitbeard, my nemesis. * The Kickstarter backer tier that nobody pledged to get. * Jim's beard braids, still floating around in a Ziploc bag somewhere. * Electroswing Jackson. * Trying to continue to evolve as an artist after you named yourself Chrono Trigger Remix DJ. * A sci-fi weird constructed zone. * The guy on the team who comes up with names like "banalia" * Fake scam Oxford English Dictionaries. * A Finn named Viznut. * The C program on Viznut's business card. * Recognizing the twelfth root of two in an obfuscated C program. * Bytebeat. * Generating audio in ShaderToy. * A closed form function of T that produces the Terminator theme. * Learning how to put GLSL into the GPU. * Needing the preceding 200 samples to produce the current sample so you just start at T-200 and start crunching numbers. * The oldest film on Netflix. (From 1987.) * Trying to finish X-Files before it leaves your streaming service. * Esper's power over the Futurama production schedule. * Why would you attack and dethrone God when you could summon God to help you fight a slime? * Trying to summon your god in a tough JRPG battle and she's like "not right now I'm editing a podcast." * Trying to describe a vocal sample without saying what the voice is saying. * The bitrate itself shaping new phonemes. * Wahoo vs. wahey vs. waheh. * The great darkness where sleep goes and farther death goes. * The gods choking on all the dreams you forget. * The dump trucks of tasteless gruel keep coming. * How to prevent the data miners determining exactly how far the mystery goes. * You Can't Data Mine Fallen London. * The character who doesn't exist in the game, only the game data files, because he erased himself. * Media where you can predict how much longer the story goes and media where you can't. * The forty second episode of Topic Lords. * The episode of Game Changer that had the fake "end of video" screen before the episode continues. * Hitting tab to switch to the next field. * Hitting tab to highlight the secret clickable button. * Bittorrenting all eight hours of Bandersnatch and watching every scene in random order. * How many names does a Seaman know? * Escaping the internet. * Binge watching the PiCoSteveMo development thread.

In 1999, a Silicon Valley millionaire on the brink of collapse took one mysterious sip atop a frozen Tibetan mountain - and everything changed. That moment sparked a global movement, rewrote the rules of fat and energy, and turned an ancient secret into a modern revolution.00:00 – The Dying Millionaire00:40 – The Mountain That Changed Everything01:30 – The Birth of Bulletproof Coffee02:40 – When the World Took Notice03:45 – The Fat Lie We All Believed04:45 – The Truth About Good Fats06:00 – Escaping the Sugar Trap07:15 – Stop Counting Calories09:00 – Why Inflammation Keeps You Fat10:40 – Eat Less Often, Not Less Food12:00 – The Exercise Myth13:40 – The Hidden Toxins Problem15:20 – Fixing the Root Cause17:40 – The Power of Mitochondria20:00 – One Sip That Changed EverythingThank you to our sponsors! -KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/ and use code DAVE for 20% off.-EMR-Tek | https://www.emr-tek.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for 40% off.Connect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/Resources: • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles Marohn is the founder and president of Strong Towns. With decades of experience as a land use planner and civil engineer, Marohn is on a mission to help cities and towns become stronger and more prosperous through classic, traditional town planning. He's the bestselling author of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis. Like your host, JHK, Chuck is a member in good standing of the Congress for the New Urbanism, a national movement to repair and reform the fiasco of Suburban sprawl lanes development. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

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 How much of what you see online is real—and how much is the algorithm's illusion? Learn how to take back your attention, retrain your brain, and escape the digital funhouse.Your social-media feed isn't random. It's a reflection—warped by code, polished by profit, and powered by your own attention.In this An Ounce Special Edition, Jim Fugate steps into the Algorithm's Funhouse to reveal how emotion drives engagement, why outrage sells, and how both the machine and the mind can be retrained.You'll discover the real cost of doom-scrolling, how evil intent hides in plain sight, and practical ways to break the feedback loop. It's a thoughtful, hopeful look at technology, humanity, and the quiet power of awareness.

English Puritans were Protestants who wished to reform England’s state religion of Catholic influences. Their efforts met with stiff resistance. Escaping religious persecution, they sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to make a new life in the New World. E284. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/KruDo99XKfw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Puritans books available at https://amzn.to/3SorIa5 Martin Luther books available at https://amzn.to/45n2zlx Protestant Reformation books available at https://amzn.to/3MmaQgT ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: The History of the Christian Church podcast with Pastor Lance Ralston (episode 112). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply personal episode, Mike returns to his childhood home in Pacific Palisades — a place that once symbolized comfort, community, and family — now forever changed by one of the most devastating wildfires in U.S. history. Through intimate conversations with his mother (and her experience of living in the Palisades for over 50 years), as well as his childhood best friend, photographer Chris Clinton, Mike explores themes of loss, resilience, and the unshakable spirit of community. Together, they reflect on growing up in the Palisades, the day the fire struck, and what it means to rebuild not just homes, but hope. This is a story about memory, change, and finding connection in the aftermath of tragedy — a love letter to a place that shaped a lifetime of meaning. Click here to read the New York Post article about Chris     Chapters: 00:00 – Returning home to the Palisades 04:00 – A call from Mom: loss, displacement, and silver linings 08:00 – Rebuilding community after the fire 10:00 – A conversation with childhood friend Chris Clinton 15:00 – Growing up in the Palisades 18:00 – The day the fire hit 24:00 – Escaping the flames and saving what remains 30:00 – The aftermath: grief, survival, and resilience 40:00 – What we lost — and what remains 48:00 – Finding meaning, healing, and home again

Ep. 127 — Healing from Narcissistic Abuse & Reclaiming Identity with Clare TaberIn this powerful episode, Army veteran and life coach Clare Taber shares her lived experience surviving domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, and single motherhood. Together, we break down the hidden psychological dynamics inside toxic relationships and walk through a practical 5-step roadmap to leave safely and rebuild with clarity and strength.If you're navigating confusion, gaslighting, or an unsafe relationship — this conversation offers validation, direction, and a reminder that you're not alone.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Why empaths often attract narcissistsHow isolation happens slowly and subtlyRed flags most people miss while inside the cycleWhat “planning in silence” truly requiresThe 911 “Pizza Order” emergency codeRebuilding after trauma: mind, body & spiritHow to reclaim identity and confidence after abuseTIMESTAMPS:0:00 — Intro2:32 — Army background & single motherhood6:45 — Empath–narcissist dynamic12:18 — Red flags you don't see while you're in it15:42 — Isolation & control18:04 — Escape turning points23:50 — The 5-step plan to leave safely29:18 — The 911 “Pizza Order” code32:40 — Rebuilding mentally, emotionally & spiritually✨ Connect with Clare Taber✨ Website: blissfullotusjourneys.comInstagram: @claireatthebeachFacebook: Blissful Lotus JourneysConnect with Vanessa Soul✨ Website: https://vanessasoul.com

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April Hernandez Castillo is a Hollywood actor you may know from her unforgettable role as Eva in Freedom Writers alongside Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, or from her appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Gossip Girl, and Showtime's Dexter. But beyond the screen, April is an author and speaker who has spent more than a decade traveling the country, sharing her story with audiences from college campuses to juvenile detention centers.Her book, Embracing Me, chronicles her journey through resilience, forgiveness, and healing after experiencing intimate partner violence as a teenager — and the strength she discovered in reclaiming her voice.She joins us for a conversation that is honest, courageous, and deeply needed.

Harvard-educated entrepreneur Eric Hughes joins us to share his riveting journey from the corporate retail world to founding Rental Income Advisors. Starting with a summer job selling Cutco Knives, Eric honed skills that would serve him throughout his career, while also recognizing the invaluable network forged during his time at Harvard. We laugh over early podcast mishaps and muse about the shifting role of college education, especially as it relates to our children's aspirations and the connections they build.Our conversation takes a turn into the world of retail and hospitality, where Eric regales us with tales from his days waiting tables and encountering the unique challenges of the retail industry. From Stephen Berry's to Macy's, Eric reflects on the environmental and ethical dilemmas that shaped his journey, eventually nudging him towards real estate investment. Together, we compare New York City's appreciation-focused market with the cashflow-rich opportunities in Memphis, delving into Eric's strategies for financial growth through real estate.Finally, we unravel the intricacies of real estate investing amid economic fluctuations. Eric shares strategies for maintaining profitability, emphasizing the importance of effective property management and the value of expert firms in securing passive income. We dive into the common mistakes rookie investors make and explore the potential of lease-to-own arrangements and BRRRR strategy. With a keen eye on market dynamics, we discuss how to navigate the complex world of real estate investing, ultimately guiding you toward making informed decisions for your financial future.CHAPTERS (00:00) - Becoming a Billionaire Through Networking(11:12) - Corporate Career to Retail Sustainability(16:27) - Real Estate Cashflow Investing Strategy(27:29) - Real Estate Investing Strategies and Tips(37:08) - Real Estate Investment Strategies and Mistakes(43:28) - Real Estate Investment Strategies and Guidelines(50:27) - Escaping the Drift

Episode Summary:"You don't have to monetize every gift. Creativity is something you steward, not something you have to prove.” -Steve BrockIn this special episode, host Lisa Smith talks with Steve Brock, the author of "Brand Something Beautiful: A Branding Workbook for Artists, Writers, and Other Creatives." Together, they discuss the intersection of faith and artistry, exploring what it really means to create as an act of grace. They also dive into the challenges of calling, the process of getting unstuck, and how to build a brand authentically.This Episode's Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Steve Brock's brand new book, Brand Something Beautiful Steve Brock's website: https://www.exploreyourworlds.com/ Connect & Share: Connect with Steve Brock:stevebrock.substack.comwww.instagram.com/StephenWBrockwww.facebook.com/MeaningfulTravwww.pinterest.com/ExploreYourWorlds Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Up Next: Join us as we discuss setbacks and mistakes of the vocation traps.

Emily Adams is a familiar face on the OWL podcast, and if you remember her Season 2 Episode on Escaping the Amish, you don't want to miss her latest episode where she shares the impact Human Design has had on her own leadership, her business, her parenting style, and of course how she uses it to coach leaders.  Emily uses Human Design + practical operational fixes to align how leaders work with how they were designed. That alignment has saved clients more than $3.5 million. What Emily does for leaders: Rebuild decision flow so intuition leads, not stress. Streamline operations so teams execute with ease. Anchor leadership habits that protect time, energy and expand impact. Quick wins her clients see in weeks: quicker and clearer decision making process, increased team performance, and more time back each month.  Tune in to hear Emily's latest A.I. project and how she is bringing the future of Human Design Leadership to a chatbot near you!  Connect with Emily https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyadams8/ 

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The investigators are all together once again and they need to decide whether to preserve Gail's sanity or to bring him into the deep end.  Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Conspiracy Unravel, Closing In, A Bad Outcome - Monument Studio Neon God, Experiment 4, Snowfield, Time, In This Time,  - Dark Fantasy Studio Italian City Streets, Urban Night   - Michaël Ghelfi

A young guitarist disappears for months—and returns playing like no human ever could. They say Robert Johnson met the Devil at a lonely Mississippi crossroads—trading his soul for the sound that birthed the blues. But what really happened that night? Was it a deal, a myth, or something darker still? Join us as we journey into the Delta, where music, magic, and the supernatural collide. SOURCES (for show notes)https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/the-legend-of-how-bluesman-robert-johnson-sold-his-soul-to-the-devil-at-the-crossroads.htmlhttps://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/devil-and-robert-johnson.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://nashvilleghosts.com/the-crossroads-the-king-of-delta-blues-the-devil/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/05/crossroads/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://genius.com/artists/Robert-johnsonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Johnson-American-musicianhttps://blackpast.org/african-american-history/johnson-robert-1911-1938/https://www.vialma.com/en/articles/266/Niccolo-Paganini-The-Devils-Violinisthttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/14591/14591-h/14591-h.htmBiographies and historical accountsUp Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson by Bruce Conforth and Gayle Dean Wardlow: A comprehensive look at the legendary bluesman's life.Searching for Robert Johnson by Peter Guralnick: Explores the myth and reality of Johnson's life and career.Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues by Elijah Wald: Analyzes Johnson's music and its impact on the blues genre.Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey by Robert Mack McCormick: A biographical exploration of Johnson's life.Robert Johnson: Lost and Found by Barry Lee Pearson: A scholarly account that delves into the details of Johnson's life.Personal memoirs and graphic novelsBrother Robert: Growing Up with Robert Johnson by Annye C. Anderson: A firsthand account of Johnson's life from his niece's perspective.Love in Vain: Robert Johnson, 1911–1938 by Mezzo and J.M. Dupont: A graphic novel that tells the story of Johnson's life through illustrations.RL's Dream by Walter Mosley: A fictional novel inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson

Are we being bamboozled by "evidence"?  In episode 236 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Joseph Jacko explains how pharmaceutic and other corporate funding skews what we are told, why absolute risk matters more than splashy headline statistics, and how a deeper understanding of hormones and our metabolism, the microbiome –brain connection, and regenerative tools can help you build real health and extend your healthspan,—not just live with and manage disease. We pull back the curtain on how corporate interests and publication bias can distort medical "evidence," why relative risk often misleads patients and clinicians, and what it really takes to build health rather than simply manage disease. We cover functional and regenerative approaches, hormone optimization, the gut microbiome, the limits of mega-studies vs "N of 1," and why the basics—eat, move, think, connect are still winning strategies. We also touch on hot-button topics from COVID-era data framing to statins, dementia risk signals, and why dancing may be gold for the brain.   Dr. Joe Jacko is a physician specializing in internal medicine, sports and regenerative medicine, preventive medicine, and longevity science.  He earned his BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic. Time Line:   00:00 – 04:00 — Why "live younger, longer" matters Dr. Jacko's pivot from guideline-driven sick care to pursuing optimal function and prevention. Setting the stage: curiosity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility in health.  04:00 – 12:00 — Systems, incentives, and the evidence we see How funding, training, and time pressure shape medical guidelines and clinical habits. Practical tip: don't outsource thinking—ask what the recommendation is optimized for.  12:00 – 20:00 — Risk stats & research reality checks Relative vs absolute risk, publication bias, and why splashy headlines often mislead. Nutrition mega-studies, recall bias, and learning to read beyond the abstract.  20:00 – 28:00 — The longevity stack: basics that win Protein-forward nutrition; strength, cardio, balance/flexibility; connection and joy. Regenerative options and movement medicine for bones, brain, and metabolic health.  28:00 – 35:00 — Meds, hormones, and the gut–brain axis Considering downstream effects (e.g., pathway blocking) and personalizing hormone care. Microbiome testing, pH context, and using "N of 1" data to tailor interventions.  35:00 – 40:00 — Action steps & closing takeaways Five habits: stay curious, verify sources, seek second opinions, and think in absolutes.  Learn about Dr. Joseph Jacko and the book: Bamboozled, Duped and Hoodwinked: Keys to Escaping the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Industry  JackoMD180.com Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com Check out the Growing Older Living Younger Community Book a chat with Dr. Gillian Lockitch here Please share this link with your friends and subscribe for free to the show.  

BravoCon may be over but we are still recovering and the gossip keeps flowing. More podcast feuds have erupted.  Sai and Madison LeCroy smack each other down in a feud we did not know how much we needed - for many reasons. RHUGT Road Trip is coming with some fan fav OGs and all. Andy Cohen is still mad at Jeff Lewis. Kelly Dodd's exorcism is revisited. Nasty texts from Housewives and strange behavior from one irrelevant RHOM are exposed. Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke's houses are broken into as a result of the 3 day extravaganza and oh so very much more with very special guest, Vanessa Reiser, or as you like to call her, Luis Ruelas' ex. What a way to bury the lead.  To purchase Vanessa's book, “Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People” Head to Amazon or visit the link in Vanessa's Bio at @vanessareiserlcsw. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive into real unexplained mysteries, terrifying creature encounters, and true survival horror. If you love paranormal stories, cryptids, legends from the wilderness, and historical dark secrets, this episode is for you. This week we uncover the incredible true tale of a woman who vanished into the Siberian wilderness and survived against impossible odds. We break down a chilling Dogman sighting that left an experienced outdoorsman convinced monsters are real. And we explore one of the scariest legends ever told — the Pit from Hell inside a European castle built with defensive walls turned inward, designed to trap something else inside. Join us as we dig into high-strangeness, survival, cryptid encounters, and forbidden history. Listen, share, and let us know: which story shook you the most? For a limited time, Tempo is offering our listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF their first box! Go to⁠ http://tempomeals.com/ninja⁠s #ad Thanks to our sponsor, Uncommon Goods. Visit ⁠https://www.uncommongoods.com/ninjas⁠ for 15% off. #ad Get MORE Exclusive Ninjas Are Butterflies Content by joining our Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/NinjasAreButterflies⁠ NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY @ 6AM EST! Ninja Merch: ⁠https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/⁠ Start Your Custom Apparel Order Here: ⁠https://bit.ly/NinjasYT-SundayCool⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Booth explains why Bitcoin is the foundation for the world's first true free market—one that naturally trends toward deflation and abundanceArgues that existing fiat systems must inflate due to debt dynamics, guaranteeing increasing centralization, surveillance, and coercionDissects Elon Musk's claim that money will become irrelevant—agreeing only if humanity transitions to a Bitcoin-based system with privacy layersShows why AI and robotics accelerate deflation in a free market, but cause chaos and inequality inside fiat systemsBreaks down why housing, healthcare, and education prices rise despite technological efficiency: money printing, not real scarcityHelps new Bitcoiners understand price volatility and why they must build conviction through deep study—don't just “trust”Explains Bitcoin's resilience and the importance of decentralization, self-custody, nodes, and privacy technologies like Fedimint and CashuHighlights El Salvador as a real-world example of choosing a Bitcoin-based free-market pathDiscusses long-term security concerns (quantum, government attacks) and why open protocols evolve faster than threatsReframes Bitcoin as a civilizational protocol upgrade, not a trade—and encourages ignoring fiat pricing entirely Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

696. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recovery, explaining the role of biomarkers in understanding when it's safe to dive back into training.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.