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You keep scrolling past someone else's summer and quietly deciding yours doesn't measure up. Mid-summer is when the comparison creeps in. You look at what everyone else is doing, where everyone else is going, and you start keeping score against a life that was never yours to live. This episode gives you a real way to get your feet back on the ground and actually enjoy the season you're in. In this episode: Understand why comparing yourself to anyone, even one person, will always leave you feeling not good enough Learn how to spot the pressure of your own past seasons, not just other people's lives Walk away with four practical steps to get present and build a summer that actually fits your life Finally see why your limitations this season might be a gift instead of a problem Resources mentioned: The previous episode on crafting a vision for your life Love, Brittany Ready to go deeper? Here's where to start: The Unstuck Workshop — $37 and self-paced. If you want to finally understand why you keep feeling stuck and walk away with a tool to actually change it, this is your first step. Made Whole Academy — The full 10-week journey. Real tools, real community, and lasting change. Applications are open. Free Quiz: What's Actually Keeping You Stuck? — Not sure where to start? Take the quiz and find out. Find everything else at madewholepath.com and come say hi on Instagram at @madewholepath. If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who needs it. That's how women like us find each other.
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President Trump is now moving for an immediate rehearing at the United States Supreme Court over the birthright citizenship case after reports surfaced of billboards near the southern border advertising birthright citizenship-related maternity packages with “deliveries starting at $4,000.” Trump blasted the situation, declaring that American citizenship is not for sale and arguing that the Supreme Court must reconsider its ruling.The controversy comes after the Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause. Now Trump is pointing to the billboard scandal and birth tourism concerns as evidence that the ruling has opened the door to what he calls a massive citizenship scam.In this video, we break down Trump's full statement, what the billboard controversy means, what a Supreme Court rehearing would involve, why this issue is exploding politically, and why the fight over birthright citizenship may be far from over.Is American citizenship being exploited? Should SCOTUS rehear the case? And did nobody see this coming?Drop your thoughts in the comments.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis
Send us Fan MailHave You Been So Busy Taking Care of Everyone Else That You Forgot About Yourself?In this episode, I am joined by Amber Houghton, a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and founder of Elite Performance Strategies. Together, we explore the leadership trap—the tendency to spend so much time caring for others that we lose sight of ourselves.Amber shares how military service, leadership, retirement, divorce, and personal transition challenged her identity and taught her the importance of resilience, healthy boundaries, and self-care. Whether you're a leader, parent, caregiver, veteran, or someone others depend on, this conversation offers practical insights to help you care for others without abandoning yourself.
Join Fr Rob as he reflects on the Sunday Gospel readings and how we can apply these reflections to our lives today. 16th Sunday In OTGospel: Matthew 13:24-43
Why Nigerians Pray More Than People Abroad #imopodcast #nigerianpodcast #silklagosThe founders of Silk Lagos join the IMO Podcast for an honest conversation about faith, survival, nightlife, business, and life in Nigeria.They discuss why Nigerian prayer points change after moving abroad, whether hardship pushes people closer to God, and why basic services still feel like miracles in Nigeria.The conversation also covers Lagos nightlife, bottle culture, the lack of dance floors, Nigerian entrepreneurship, political corruption, and the pressure placed on artists to solve national problems. Expect strong opinions, funny stories, and a real comparison between life in Nigeria and the UK.
This Cardano ADA news update starts with the Linux Foundation's x402 Foundation and the rise of internet-native AI agent payments. Cardano is listed through the Cardano Foundation, but the membership tier raises a bigger question: is Cardano shaping the standard, or just appearing beside it?Peter then connects that x402 story to Masumi, Hydra, DeltaDeFi, SBI's move with Solana in Japan, AlphaGrowth, Blockfrost, and the upcoming Van Rossum hard fork. The core theme is simple: Cardano has serious technology, but the ecosystem needs stronger business development, marketing, liquidity, and user adoption if those projects are going to survive and grow.Chapters:0:00 Intro and x402 setup1:18 AI agent payments explained3:01 x402 membership tiers5:13 Cardano associate member question7:17 Masumi, Hydra and AI payments9:06 DeltaDeFi pauses operations11:51 SBI, Solana and Japan14:10 Cardano adoption problem15:44 AlphaGrowth proof case19:10 Blockfrost infrastructure risk23:46 Cardano needs marketing26:19 Van Rossum hard fork warningWhat you'll learn:- x402 shows AI-native payments are becoming a serious internet payments category, with major finance, cloud, and crypto organisations involved.- Cardano Foundation is present in x402 as an associate member, but Peter questions how much influence that gives Cardano over the standard.- Masumi, Hydra, Leios, and Cardano's eUTXO model give Cardano a credible technical stack for AI agent payments.- DeltaDeFi pausing operations shows that strong Hydra-based products can still struggle when users, liquidity, and awareness do not arrive.- SBI choosing Solana in Japan highlights why business development and commercial representation matter, not just technical capability.- AlphaGrowth and Blockfrost are framed as examples of the growth and infrastructure support Cardano needs to turn technology into adoption.Links & References:Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation:- https://link.learncardano.io/CixMMPCardano Foundation has joined x402 as an Associate Member:- https://link.learncardano.io/VZngLHLinux Foundation Announces Operational Launch of x402 Foundation to Standardize Internet-Native Payments for AI Agents and Applications:- https://link.learncardano.io/86s6Bs- https://link.learncardano.io/V5qvDKProjects on Cardano Using x402:- https://link.learncardano.io/643BBv- https://link.learncardano.io/5rilqGexplanation page for x402 on Cardano:- https://link.learncardano.io/JgPgBwDeltaDeFi operation will be paused effectively today:- https://link.learncardano.io/pgXJudSBI Partners with Solana Foundation:- https://link.learncardano.io/VsLBCbIf you Build It, They Will Come:- https://link.learncardano.io/ULtbrKAlphaGrowth's Work on Compound:- https://link.learncardano.io/vY9rlbAlphaGrowth Cardano Prime:- https://link.learncardano.io/5xOoK0Future of Blockfrost:- https://link.learncardano.io/mba82eCardano Node Update:- https://link.learncardano.io/9C45RS- https://link.learncardano.io/svhdpVPulse on Midnight:- https://link.learncardano.io/LsYlUOWebsite: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68RcX/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1QtvDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
If you've spent your life being told you're too sensitive, this episode is for you. Monique explores the research behind high sensitivity — why roughly one in five people are wired to feel and process the world more deeply — and why the problem was never the sensitivity itself. It was the shame we learned to wrap around it. This isn't about fixing how you feel. It's about finally understanding it. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…
If you've spent your life being told you're too sensitive, this episode is for you. Monique explores the research behind high sensitivity — why roughly one in five people are wired to feel and process the world more deeply — and why the problem was never the sensitivity itself. It was the shame we learned to wrap around it. This isn't about fixing how you feel. It's about finally understanding it. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…
Phil Treagus-Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Giraffe Social, is not anti-AI (he uses it every day). He's anti-LAZY AI. You know, the copy-pasted slop currently flooding your feed. So how do you dial up your human-ness…and build trust in the process? Phil and Daniel talk about why people trust people and not brands, how to turn your own team into your highest-performing Marketing channel, and the 1 metric he says matters most even though you can't actually measure it. Plus, how boring Marketing is secretly the riskiest. If you're a Marketer who wants to cut through the AI noise and keep people at the center, this episode is for YOU. --- Follow Phil: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/phil-treagus-evans & check out his book, Human First Marketing --- Enjoying the pod? Do Daniel a favor and hit follow, then leave a quick rating. It helps more Marketers find the show.
Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga Pull up a chair and let's talk about something I've been exploring lately. It's the “depth of inquiry” that steers a nice essay into a memorable story. That sounds a bit academic, right? But here on Front Porch Friday© what it really means is the difference between just surviving your life, and actually understanding the truth of what you've lived through. Too often, as women, we get into the habit of just reporting the facts. We tell our stories like a laundry list of events. "I raised the kids, I worked the job, I did what was expected, and now I'm here." There's no story magic because you are missing. We do the same thing when we speak out loud to the world—we say what's polite, or what keeps the peace, instead of saying what we actually mean. Think about a moment where you had to say a hard "no" to someone, or maybe you finally picked up a hobby you abandoned years ago. The surface story is simple: "I was too busy for another commitment," or "I just wanted a new creative project." But looking deeper we feel the memorable story. The truth is more than protecting your calendar or buying art supplies; you realized that your time and your passions don't belong to everyone else anymore. You decided that you are finally ready to be seen and heard exactly as you are, without adapting yourself so others feel comfortable. That shift right there? That is “depth of inquiry.” It's stopping the report and starting the investigation, the exciting archeological dig on your life. Story Prompt: As you go about your day, take a deep look past the surface of your own daily routine as if gazing into a wishing well. Don't just report the facts of your life to yourself. Find the glimmering coins of a deeper truth under the surface; write that story and share it out loud! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, please subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
Today we discuss an herb that has both medicinal and culinary use... that the government doesn't want you to know about.Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Growby Judson Carroll, Stephen Cunninghamhttps://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTubeEmail: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: Herbal Medicine 101 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7QS6b0lQqEclaO9AB-kOkkvlHr4tqAbsSupport PBN and become a MEMBER of the PBN FAMILY! Free courses, Members only videos, reviews, and podcast! The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!Newsletter – Welcome PBN FamilyGet Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAYSupport PBN with a Donation
In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals, Joe Patrick stops by, and the AMA.
What if the thing you're waiting for is being custom-made just for you?In this episode, Lisa sits down with worship songwriter Mia Fields for a raw conversation about believing God for marriage in her late 30s, battling infertility, and witnessing miracles in both marriage and motherhood. Mia shares how faith grows like a muscle, how God custom-makes His promises, and why what we contend for hardest carries the greatest authority.If you're struggling to believe God for a miracle, this episode is for you! Watch now!Additional ResourcesFREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/b5b90c90
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Today, we break down the top 3 altcoins I'm buying before the crowd catches on. We cover the latest crypto news, Bitcoin market trends, and the best crypto opportunities with high-upside altcoin picks that could outperform this cycle. See until the end to see which projects made the list and why.
✨ JOIN FREE SELF-LOVE CHALLENGE ✨ https://www.themindsetbabe.com/selfloveIn this episode, I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts every high-achieving woman needs to build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and create extraordinary results. If you're constantly comparing yourself to others, feeling behind, or waiting for the “perfect” time to go after your goals, this episode will help you think differently.In this episode, you'll learn:
AI isn't creating high-performing teams—it's exposing the difference between teams that already know how to work well together and those that don't. In this episode, David Rice sits down with social psychologist and Superteams author Ron Friedman to unpack new research on what separates the top 8% of teams from everyone else. The conversation challenges the assumption that AI is a universal productivity boost, revealing instead how it can amplify poor habits, deepen burnout, and create false confidence when used without judgment.They also explore why the best teams protect focus over busyness, replace brainstorming with brainwriting, rethink meetings entirely, and create cultures where experimentation—not perfection—drives performance. If you're leading people through the AI era, this episode offers a practical blueprint for building stronger teams instead of simply working faster.Related Links:Join the People Managing People CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Ron on LinkedInCheck out Ron's website and book “Superteams”Free masterclass and discussion guideSupport the show
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SummaryIn this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris kick things off by talking about an incredible woman who became the fastest person ever to row solo from California to Hawaii. They explain how her mindset, resilience, and commitment can inspire anyone working toward a fitness goal.Then they answer listener questions about building muscle while recovering from an injury, what makes a diet truly sustainable, how to eat enough during the hot summer months, and how to stop comparing your progress to other people. They remind listeners that consistency matters more than perfection and that your fitness journey should be based on your own life, not someone else's highlight reel.If you've ever felt stuck, discouraged, or wondered if you're doing enough, this episode will help you focus on what really moves the needle.Chapters(00:00) The Incredible Solo Row Across the Pacific and Lessons in Resilience(13:20) Can You Build Muscle While Recovering From an Injury?(16:42) What Is the Most Sustainable Diet?(22:15) Struggling to Eat Enough During the Summer Heat(26:20) How to Stop Comparing Your Progress to Everyone Else(33:15) Final Thoughts and Next Week's Q&ASUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show:https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching:https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective:https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective
Only a few days after winning Challenge Roth and shocking the triathlon world by beating Lucy Charles-Barclay & Kat Matthews to do so, Alanis Siffert joins us to talk all about HOW she did it. We get stuck right into the training she did leading into the race where Alanis gives us so many details we could all literally just copy her program. But I warn you, it's a pretty crazy training program that not many people in the world could survive (like her huge double bike and double run days, for example). I get the scoop on her 4 month training camp in China where her life was nothing but eat, sleep, train, repeat and ask all about what China is really like as a training camp environment and to make it a bit less mysterious for us all. There's lots of other amazing stuff in here about mindset and trying to train harder than the rest of the world, diet, body weight and we also get a step by step recounting of the Challenge Roth race and stories from Alanis that you won't have heard anywhere else yet. Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at their website. We would LOVE if you could tell Precision you heard about them from The Triathlon Hour in their "how did you hear about us?" question when purchasing - it helps support the podcast. Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website.
What does it look like to build a life and a business with purpose - when time is finite?James Lang is the Managing Partner of OverLang Venture Partners, a venture firm building proprietary AI infrastructure that accelerates company growth while protecting the human capital inside each organisation. Before that, James served as COO of a medtech startup where he grew revenue past $20 million and built a team of 60 from the ground up. He's a self-described introvert, a late-diagnosed autistic, and someone navigating a serious health condition — with remarkable clarity and candour about what truly matters.This conversation is raw, honest, and unexpectedly profound. James shares what a military upbringing and chronic illness taught him about pushing forward — not through willpower alone, but through the people you choose to bring with you. We talk about chosen family, legacy, and why the most powerful career move you can make is becoming someone who genuinely shows up for others. We also dig into AI — not the hype, but a harder question.Key Learnings:Why James believes the greatest competitive edge an introvert has is caring more than anyone else in the roomWhat it means to be a "magnet" for good people — and how to build your chosen family intentionallyNavigating serious health challenges without losing sight of purpose or progressHow James discovered late in life that he is on the autism spectrum — and what shifted when he didThe philosophy behind OverLang's approach to AI: building technology that reflects and enhances our humanity rather than replacing itWhy legacy isn't about the dollars — it's about who you took with youIf AI is built in our image, whose image is that, and what does it mean for the rest of us?If you've ever felt like your quiet nature was holding you back, or wondered whether your careful, deep way of doing things is actually your greatest strength — this episode is for you.Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review on your listening app so more introverts can find The Quiet Warrior Podcast.Connect with James LangConnect with James LangOverlang Venture Partners Work with Serena LowFor trauma-informed guidance on how to be a visible introvert at work without depleting or draining yourself, visitserenalow.com.au.Work with Serena Low at serenalow.com.au. Loved this episode? Leave a review to help other Quiet Warriors find the show.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions
“A place that doesn't have great philosophers will not have great technologists either.” — Mehran Gul on Europe's inexplicable underperformance The digital revolution, we were promised, would mean the end of geography. From Beijing to Birmingham to Berlin to Barcelona, anyone could invent anything anywhere, and so the geography of innovation would no longer matter. But that's not the way it has worked out. At least according to the Geneva-based innovation geographer Mehran Gul. Gul's acclaimed The New Geography of Innovation is a travelogue of innovation. But what he finds on his journey around the world in search of innovation is the end of the end of geography. Yes, Gul reports, there's innovation in Beijing and in Birmingham (USA) — but not in Birmingham (England), Berlin or Barcelona. All the important invention is in China and the US. There simply isn't much radical stuff going on anywhere else. Gul began his journey expecting to find ten or twelve countries able to innovate competitively with the United States and China. But what he discovered is either niche players or, in the case of South Korea, Israel, and India, just an extension of the US-centric system. Europe — as renters rather than owners of American technology — comes off worst. When PayPal went public, it minted 160 millionaires who went on to help build SpaceX, Tesla, LinkedIn and Palantir; when Skype exited at about the same value, it minted 11. And if you put London aside, the rest of the UK is now poorer per capita than Mississippi. And the AI boom has only compounded all this, with half of last year's key research papers coming from China, 40% from America, and just 4% from Europe. So really the new geography of innovation is the old geography. Only with China replacing Europe as the only serious competitor to American innovation. Oh lord, oh lord. As a Mississippi bluesman might summarize Europe's predicament. Five Takeaways • Golden Shares: The Two Systems Are Converging. OpenAI offering Washington a 5% stake, the US government owning Intel — these are Chinese moves, and Gul argues the two models are becoming more alike than either admits. But he pushes back on the lazy version of the China story: its tech sector rose despite the state, not because of it. Jack Ma exiled to Japan, Didi hit with a billion in fines, entire sectors decapitated overnight in 2021 under the banner of common prosperity. In a country with no independent media and no opposition parties, the only rival to centralized power is the tech sector — and the party knows it. • Two Countries — and Everyone Else. Gul started writing expecting to find ten or twelve countries punching at America's level; the honest answer turned out to be two. Only China has broad-based competence across technologies and a genuinely competitive relationship with the US. The middle powers — South Korea, Israel, India — are extensions of the American system, not rivals to it. That finding surprised the author as much as anyone: it's not the book he set out to write. • Europe: Renters, Not Owners. After the Fable 5 and Mythos bans, Europe woke up to being a renter of American technology — foundation models, NVIDIA GPUs, all of it. Its best companies keep leaving: DeepMind to Google, Arm to a New York listing, Hugging Face from Paris to Manhattan — while Volvo, Supercell, and KUKA sold to China. Gul's diagnosis is institutional, not cultural: European employees own half as much of their startups as American ones, so there is no European PayPal mafia. His fixes: a European Nasdaq to replace 41 competing capital markets, and pension funds unleashed into venture capital. • The Question Nobody Is Asking. Since 1990, America's share of global GDP has held at 25% while China's multiplied tenfold — the loser is Europe. The top ten American tech companies are worth $27 trillion, more than the GDP of every country on earth except America itself. Tech is not one industry among many; it is the foundation of all of them — the new cars came from Tesla, not GM. Gul's message to the skeptical Spaniard enjoying long lunches: the last sixty years of American platform dominance skewed power across the Atlantic, and the next sixty will add China to the bill. • The Rest of the Map: Anti Case Studies. Japan tops the freedom indexes, has the technical schools, and still never escaped the keiretsu — disproving Matt Ridley's claim that innovation is simply the child of freedom. Taiwan's relevance comes down to one company and Morris Chang's missed promotion at Texas Instruments. Singapore is an inspiration, not a model — a one-party city-state that invoices NVIDIA's chips and banks ASEAN's venture capital. India underperforms while Indians excel — 56 notable American foundation models last year, 35 Chinese, barely one Indian. And Switzerland reminds us innovation isn't only venture-backed: a train network running on renewables since the 1960s. About the Guest Mehran Gul writes about technology and business. He is the winner of the Financial Times/McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize, from which The New Geography of Innovation grew. He attended Yale as a Fulbright Scholar, Fox International Fellow, and Teaching Fellow, has been a Lead for the Digital Transformation of Industries at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, and served as an expert on entrepreneurship and industrial policy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna. Born in Pakistan, he lives in Switzerland. The New Geography of Innovation: The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster), a Financial Times Book of the Year, is his first book, out in paperback this month in the US and UK. References: • The New Geography of Innovation: The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies by Mehran Gul (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster). The Wall Street Journal: “An ambitious tour of technological innovation.” • Sebastian Mallaby — author of The Power Law, which argues China's tech rise owes more to American-style risk capital arriving in Shanghai and Shenzhen than to the state; recently on the show discussing his biography of Demis Hassabis. • Kai-Fu Lee — author of AI Superpowers, cited by Gul as the classic account of tech written through a Chinese lens. • Matt Ridley — author of How Innovation Works, whose thesis that innovation is “the child of freedom and the parent of prosperity” Gul tests against the anti case study of Japan. • Andrew Keen — author of How t...
Today we discuss a remarkably useful herb that is easy to grow andeasy to use.Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Growby Judson Carroll, Stephen Cunninghamhttps://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTubeEmail: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: Herbal Medicine 101 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7QS6b0lQqEclaO9AB-kOkkvlHr4tqAbsSupport PBN and become a MEMBER of the PBN FAMILY! Free courses, Members only videos, reviews, and podcast! The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!Newsletter – Welcome PBN FamilyGet Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAYSupport PBN with a Donation
Can you clearly explain what you do in 10 seconds, 60 seconds, or five minutes? If not, you could be missing opportunities before they ever have a chance to happen. In this episode, I share why learning to pitch yourself is one of the most valuable business skills you can develop. I break down the 3 pitches every entrepreneur needs, my simple PITCH framework for communicating your value with clarity and how to stop overexplaining so people instantly understand what you do. Get ready to sharpen your message, pitch yourself with confidence, and become the person people can't wait to work with. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS The 3 pitches every entrepreneur should know and when to use each one. My simple PITCH framework for communicating your value with clarity. Why most businesses have a messaging problem, not a talent problem. How to build trust without listing every accomplishment. The missing ingredient that makes every great pitch unforgettable. RESOURCES Download my FREE Podcast Media Kit template HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Earn up to 4.30% APY with Wealthfront's high-yield cash account for a limited time: https://wealthfront.com/earnThis experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The host of Earn Your Happy podcast, Lori Harder (“Media Partner”), is not a client of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their podcast, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the three month 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”). Wealthfront Brokerage does not pay interest. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY.Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Fees & Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Product images are for illustrative purposes and do not reflect individual experiences, account balances, or performance.
Does summer make you feel strangely anxious, unsettled, or overwhelmed while everyone else seems to be thriving?You are not alone. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett explains the biological reasons behind summer panic and seasonal stress.Discover how to naturally activate your parasympathetic nervous system using a simple vagus nerve breathing exercise, followed by a deeply calming visualization and positive affirmations designed to heal comparisonitis and soothe your mind. Stop trying to perform happiness and give your body permission to find true rest and mental health relief today.Episode ChaptersThe Reality of Summer Anxiety An honest look at why the sunny season can trigger our nervous system, causing us to feel unsettled or left behind.The Vagus Nerve Reset (Guided Breathing) Learn a biological 4-2-6 breathing technique to lower your heart rate and signal your brain that you are completely safe.Coastal Golden Hour Visualization A soothing, immersive clinical hypnotherapy journey to a quiet, unhurried shoreline to anchor your senses.Healing Affirmations for Seasonal Stress Five powerful statements of light to rewrite your inner narrative, release comparison, and embrace presence.3 Daily Caring Tips for Anxiety Relief Practical, actionable self-care strategies to cool down your nervous system, protect your sleep, and eliminate shame.Coming Back & Caring Community CTA Gently returning to your day with a reminder to practice kindness toward yourself and others.Healing Affirmations for PresenceVisualize these statements of light settling into the deeper layers of your mind to reunite your mind, body, and soul:My anxiety in summer does not mean I am broken; it means my nervous system needs support.I do not have to perform happiness. I am allowed to feel exactly as I feel.The warmth around me is safe. My body is safe. This moment is safe.I release the comparison. Other people's highlight reels are not my reality.I am not behind in life. I am present, and presence is enough.3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life1. The Cool Down Anchor: When summer heat spikes your panic, place a cool, damp cloth on the back of your neck for 60 seconds. This instantly stimulates the vagus nerve through the skin to physically lower your heart rate.2. Name It to Tame It: If you feel isolated while others are enjoying themselves, say quietly to yourself: 'This is summer anxiety. It is a real thing, not a personality flaw.' Naming it removes the shame that fuels the cycle.3. Protect Your Mornings: Summer heat and early light can disrupt sleep, leaving you depleted. Give yourself the first 15 minutes of the morning entirely screen-free. Sit with a quiet drink, look out the window, and let your brain wake up slowly.Join Our Caring CommunityEvery single day, I am here offering you this free 10-minute guided meditation because I want to help you understand your body and let go of stress. If this session brought you peace today, please consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who might be quietly struggling. Your support keeps this vital resource entirely free for everyone who needs it around the world. Thank you for your beautiful emails, reviews, and messages—they mean the world to me.Break the Cycle: Ready to deeply rewire the anxiety loop? Explore my Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—5 timeless, life-changing clinical hypnotherapy sessions for just $67, available at calminganxiety.fm.Now on the App Store! Keep an eye out for my brand-new mobile app, Anchored, now launching on iOS and Android to keep these tools baked right into your daily routine.Smile often. Practice it. It's amazing. And to your beautiful self... be kind.
In this episode we'll talk about:Why wanting what everyone else wants automatically puts you in chase mode — and what that's costing youThe difference between playing the same game better and playing a different game entirelyWhy the current cultural moment is revealing something important — institutions courting creators who don't actually need themThe internal work of figuring out what you actually want vs what you were trained to wantWhy refusing the invitation isn't rejection — it's clarity about the game you're playingWhat becomes possible when you finally want what's actually yoursAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
Ep. 214 | How Do I Stop People Pleasing? Finding Freedom Through God's Approval Instead of Everyone Else's Do you struggle with people pleasing? Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, worrying about disappointing others, or constantly wondering what people think about you? If you've ever asked, "How do I stop people pleasing?" you're not alone. Many Christian women carry the weight of trying to make everyone happy—at work, at home, at church, and in their relationships. But constantly seeking approval can leave you exhausted, anxious, and feeling like you're never doing enough. In today's episode, we're looking at what the Bible says about people pleasing and the fear of man. Together, we'll uncover why we crave other people's approval, how it affects our relationship with God, and how to find lasting freedom by resting in the approval that already belongs to us through Christ. You'll learn: • What people pleasing really is from a biblical perspective. • How the fear of man quietly influences everyday decisions. • Why saying "yes" to everything isn't always loving or faithful. • The difference between biblical service and living for other people's approval. • How healthy, God-honoring boundaries help you faithfully steward your time and energy. • Practical questions to help you recognize when you're seeking approval instead of following God's leading. • How your identity in Christ changes the way you respond to criticism, rejection, and disappointment. Scripture Referenced Proverbs 29:25 Galatians 1:10 Psalm 139 Colossians 3:23–24 Mentioned in This Episode If you're tired of living overwhelmed and want practical, biblical guidance for creating healthier rhythms at home, work, and in your faith, my Faithfully Balanced course was created specifically for Christian working moms who want to live faithfully instead of frantically. If you're looking for more personalized support, I also offer biblical counseling and Christian life coaching to help you apply God's Word to the challenges you're facing. Learn more at: www.faithledministries.com Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community
The Calculated Risk That Separates the Rich From Everyone Else | Danny McFarlane Wealth Adviser InterviewMost people think wealthy clients obsess over money. Danny McFarlane has spent 30 years advising the ultra-wealthy, and his observation is the opposite: the richest people he knows never chased money at all. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, he explains what actually separates those who earn well from those who build deep wealth — and what most people get badly wrong about risk.Danny built his career without ever drawing a salary, growing one of the UK's most respected client books with near-100% retention — losing just 2 clients in 30 years he didn't choose to lose. He has since sold his firm and now coaches financial advisers and business owners on how to connect business, money, and life into one coherent plan.What You'll Learn:- Why the Wealthy Don't Chase Money: Danny's wealthiest clients focused on success, passion, or a cause — money arrived as a byproduct. Chase it directly, he says, and it runs away.- How to Set Goals That Actually Work: Real wealth starts with numbers-based goals, reverse-engineered into milestones. Realistic but stretching — too easy and it's demotivating, too ambitious and it's paralysing.- The Difference Between Earning and Deep Wealth: Making good money is not the same as building lasting wealth. The gap is knowing what to do with money, and — critically — when to take calculated risk.- The One Rule Danny Swears By on Risk: Never sell the roof over your head. Borrow against almost anything else, take on debt strategically — but not that.- Why "Boring" Is the Strategy: For clients who've made it, Danny manages their money in the most boring way possible. Lower risk, steady returns, no drama. The thrill-seeking is for earlier stages.- When to Get a Coach vs a Financial Planner: Start with a coach to build the business. Once money is coming in, bring in the financial planner — ideally connected with your coach, with no referral fees involved.- The Time Out Discipline: Danny's most powerful habit is going off-radar — at minimum a full day, ideally a week — two to three times a year. Phone off, email off, no exceptions. He credits it with more clarity than any seminar he ever attended.Danny McFarlane's Background:Danny McFarlane is a wealth adviser and business coach with 30 years of experience at the top of the financial planning industry. He built his career without ever drawing a salary, growing one of the UK's most respected client books with near-100% retention — losing just 2 clients in 30 years he didn't choose to lose. He has since sold his firm and now coaches financial advisers and business owners, including the team at Westminster Wealth, helping them connect strategy, money, and life into a plan that actually gets followed.If You're Already Building Wealth: Get a trusted financial planner alongside your coach — someone with at least five to seven years' experience, a client profile similar to yours, and a relationship style that suits you. And build a bucket list. Most people don't have one.For Everyone: Take time out. At minimum, a full day off-radar — no phone, no email, no people. Go somewhere different. Ask yourself what you were doing when things were going well that you've since stopped doing. Then go back to doing it.Whether you're just starting out, building momentum, or already wondering what comes next, this conversation will reframe how you think about money, risk, and the life wealth is supposed to buy. Subscribe for weekly conversations with people who've actually done it.Brought to you by Actioncoach UK | The World Number 1 in Business CoachingLearn more at: actioncoach.co.ukThis Episode is sponsored by YESS Foundation | Offering free 17-Week Business Education for Ages 12-22Discover YESS at: www.yessfoundation.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The hardest part of marketing isn't getting attention—it's staying in your audience's memory. When your firm looks and sounds like every other personal injury practice, even great marketing becomes easier to forget. In this solo episode, Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io, explains why branding is one of the few competitive advantages personal injury firms can truly control. He shares practical ideas for creating a memorable identity, building stronger connections with your ideal clients, and making every marketing dollar work harder by reinforcing the same message everywhere your brand appears. You'll learn: Why brand differentiation matters more than having another generic law firm website. How authentic branding and a clearly defined ideal client profile create stronger recall and referrals. What makes a memorable law firm name—and when a trade name may outperform a traditional partner name. Where to invest your marketing budget to build lasting brand awareness before someone needs a lawyer. Why consistency across every marketing channel makes your brand more recognizable over time. We help elite personal injury firms turn their marketing into qualified opportunities and high-value signed cases. Check us out at Rankings.io. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Markets reward independent thinking, but only if you can avoid the traps that come with it. This week, Brent Donnelly, President of Spectra Markets and author of Trade Outside the Box, joins us to discuss how psychology, risk management, and market narratives shape successful trading. We explore poker's lessons for traders, AI's role in markets, Kevin Warsh's Fed, the dollar and yen, and why predicting people may matter more than predicting macro. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Trading Outside The Box 06:38 Trading Psychology And Risk 12:46 AI As A Trading Tool 19:33 How LLMs Shape Markets 25:19 Kevin Warsh And The New Fed 33:37 The Yen Intervention Playbook 41:40 Is Government Debt Sustainable? 43:00 Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative? FOLLOW BRENT › X/Twitter – https://x.com/donnelly_brent › Spectra Markets – https://www.spectramarkets.com/am-fx/ › Trade Outside The Box – https://a.co/d/0i4r9Udd FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events Blockworks recently acquired Messari. For more information, please visit: https://blockworks.com/insights/blockworks-acquires-messari DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. If you've ever said yes when you meant no, stayed silent when something bothered you, or felt guilty the moment you tried to set a limit — this episode is going to name exactly what's been going on. And more importantly, it's going to give you a way out. JoAnn sits down with Hailey Magee, people-pleasing coach and author of Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power, to dig into why so many women become people pleasers in the first place, what's actually happening when boundaries feel impossible, and the small, practical shifts that make it easier to start standing up for your own needs — without feeling like the villain. In this episode: Why people-pleasing is a safety mechanism, not a personality flaw — and the three kinds of safety it's trying to protect Why neurodivergent women and women from marginalized groups are especially likely to develop people-pleasing as a survival skill The crucial difference between a boundary and a request — and why your "boundaries" might not be working because they're actually requests Why boundary guilt is almost universal — and the reframe that makes it survivable The "meaning vacuum": what happens to your identity when a major life chapter ends and the new one hasn't started yet How to tell when you have an unmet need before you even know what it is (Hailey's need signpost tool) Why feeling "too sensitive" or "too demanding" when you set a boundary is actually a sign you're doing it right The post-boundary self-care plan — why you need one and what it looks like in practice One small shift to start rebuilding self-trust: track what drains you vs. what energizes you JoAnn also shares the real dinner table moment that prompted a boundary conversation with her family, and the first time she ever redirected a draining professional relationship by email — and how it felt on the other side. Find Hailey and her book Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power at haileymagee.com. If you're listening on Spotify, hit the Follow button right now — it's the best way to make sure you never miss an episode and it helps me reach more moms like you. Remember: the best mom is a happy mom. Take care of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben's coming back to McCollum with his wife in the right seat and the winds at 340, 18 gusting 28, basically direct crosswind, and he's already named the two north-south runways he'll divert to if he doesn't like it. That's the whole episode in one scene. We dig into go/no-go decisions, built around the Go/No-Go channel where you post a flight before you fly it and let the group reason alongside you. No bravado, no armchair quarterbacking.Brian makes the case that scrubbing a flight you could have made is still a win, because you're teaching your future self the call was sound and next time the conditions could be worse. Erica Gilbert's 1,000-foot ceiling minimum comes up, and the story behind it: three emergency returns after takeoff inside 30 days. We talk through the real question under an IFR deck, which is how much time you want to find a landing spot when the engine quits, not if. The hardest scrubs are the ones 900 miles from home with work in the morning, so grab your meds and your underwear.We also read a remarkable letter from Bruce, a 45-year-old monocular MMA coach who spent two and a half years fighting through medical denials to earn his certificate. Plus accomplishments from Teddy's second Mooney, an M20J flown Texas to Minnesota, and Checkmate Barry's 14-maneuver flight review, the Piston Peasant shirt Ted designed, and a second cohort of Brian's VFR cross-country course after the first sold out. If you can't be a good example, you'll have to be a horrible warning.Mentioned on the show:THE LONG WAY cross-country course: https://www.makesmallcorrections.com/PISTON PEASANT shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.printful.me/product/piston-peasant-shirtNew website: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/I FLEW ALL DAY AND LANDED AT THE SAME AIRPORT shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.printful.me/product/i-flew-all-day-and-landed-at-the-same-airport-unisex-classic-teeErica Gilbert's IFR masterclass: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/ifr-course
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How do you believe in yourself when you're the best in the world at believing in everyone else? Someone in your world is doubting herself right now, and you don't hesitate for one second to tell her why she's ready. But when you need to believe in yourself, suddenly you need more proof, more time, more certainty.In today's episode I'm talking about why it is easier to believe in everyone else than yourself. We'll look at why your subconscious treats self belief as a threat while backing everyone else feels completely safe, and one tool that will help you change it all.You already coach everyone else brilliantly, so this week I want you to become your own client and coach yourself.Topics covered on How To Believe In Yourself:Why does believing in everyone else feel so much easier than believing in yourself?Why does backing a client feel safe while backing yourself feels like a threat?What is your subconscious getting backwards about self belief?How do you coach yourself in the moments you struggle to believe in yourself?Connect with Rebecca Haydon:Apply to work with meThe Subconscious MembershipCome say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated episodes:132. Harnessing the Reticular Activating System to Turn Dreams into Reality263. How to Make Your Subconscious Believe What You Consciously Want264. Why Self Belief Is More Important Than Strategy (Subconscious Secrets)
Now that people are seeing we're not the source of all the world's problems, are they waking up to propaganda news? Hogan Gidley is with the America First Policy Institute.
In this re-released episode, Jessica and Kelly explore what it really means to feel disconnected — not from other people, but from yourself. Valentine's Day and February can amplify loneliness, comparison, and that quiet "am I behind somehow?" feeling, even for people who are partnered, busy, or surrounded by others. Jessica and Kelly unpack how self-disconnection shows up (resentment, numbness, people-pleasing), why these patterns are coping strategies rather than character flaws, and how to begin the slow, quiet work of coming back home to yourself. What We Cover What disconnection actually looks like — resentment, numbness, people-pleasing, and saying yes when you mean no Why these patterns aren't flaws — they're nervous system strategies for safety, connection, and acceptance Being alone vs. being disconnected — why solitude and social fullness aren't the same as connection or disconnection Reading your own energy — noticing what's energizing vs. depleting, and using that awareness as a compass Shifting friendships — how values and identity change over time, and how to reconnect with people in new ways rather than ending relationships The Friendship Audit — a tool for identifying which relationships energize you, which deplete you, and how to set boundaries or shift the dynamic Reflection prompts for self-connection, including: What feels noisy in my life right now — not wrong, just loud? What feels nourishing, even if it's small? Where am I saying yes out of habit instead of alignment? Why self-connection matters — clearer relationships, kinder boundaries, and steadier (not perfect) choices Connect With Us
Today, we discuss how quickly freedoms are lost.Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Growby Judson Carroll, Stephen Cunninghamhttps://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTubeEmail: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: Herbal Medicine 101 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7QS6b0lQqEclaO9AB-kOkkvlHr4tqAbsSupport PBN and become a MEMBER of the PBN FAMILY! Free courses, Members only videos, reviews, and podcast! The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!Newsletter – Welcome PBN FamilyGet Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAYSupport PBN with a Donation
Jeff Fenster is a serial entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple companies across completely different industries—from payroll software to digital marketing to the fast-growing superfood franchise Everbowl. In this solo episode, Travis Chappell shares five of his biggest lessons from his conversation with Jeff, covering everything from creative problem-solving and fundraising to relationship capital and building businesses by solving your own problems. On this episode we talk about: How Jeff became the top salesperson at ADP by creating a referral engine instead of relying on cold calls. Why evaluating the worst-case scenario can help you make better business and career decisions. The hidden risks of raising investment capital and protecting your ownership. How solving your own operational challenges can lead to entirely new business opportunities. Why relationship capital consistently creates opportunities that skills alone cannot. Top 3 Takeaways Before solving a problem the same way everyone else does, step back and ask if there's a completely different angle. Innovation often comes from questioning assumptions. When faced with a major decision, compare the worst-case outcomes instead of the best-case scenarios. It often reveals that the risk isn't nearly as scary as it seems. Relationships compound over time. The more value you create for others before asking for anything in return, the more opportunities naturally come your way. Notable Quotes "When you have a problem, stop before you solve it and look for a different angle." "Which would you rather is the most honest decision framework you'll ever use." "People usually bring opportunity. Your competence is what allows you to capitalize on that opportunity." Connect with Jeff Fenster: Full Interview with Jeff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fensterjeff/ Other: Website: https://jefffenster.com/ Everbowl: https://www.everbowl.com/ The Jeff Fenster Show: https://jefffenster.com/podcast/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast. - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Scannell doesn't believe in mileage—he believes in how you run it. Back on the show for another appearance, the architect of Grant Fisher's Olympic campaign sits down with Dominic to talk about something every serious runner faces and most get wrong: the summer training block. Scannell makes the case that the six weeks in the dead heat of summer are the truest measure of who an athlete is going to become. When the training gets long, boring, and hot, most kids quit. The ones who don't are the ones worth coaching.The conversation moves from training philosophy into the psychology of competition. Scannell breaks down how he handles disappointment with athletes and why he refuses to let any kid internalize a bad race as a reflection of who they are. He talks about goal-setting with the same directness: limit them to three or four; share them only with people qualified to help you reach them; and let your daily actions do the announcing. He also goes after the mileage obsession head-on. Most kids are addicted to a number on Strava instead of the quality of the miles that produced it. Scannell has seen it at every level, and his prescription is simple: rest, hydration, and mild but honest training—in that order. The summer doesn't need to be heroic. It needs to be consistent.Sharp, direct, and full of the practical coaching wisdom that's made him one of the most respected voices in American distance running.Tap into the Coach Mike Scannell Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop
Is it possible to idolize our own families at the expense of our faith? What is the real root cause behind the constant restlessness and anxiety modern Christians feel? How should a generation dealing with severe "church hurt" respond to the flaws of the modern church? Author, pastor, and theologian Gary Thomas joins Ben to answer these questions and more as they unpack his book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live.Check out Gary's Substack here----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan MailNewest Midroll
I've been told more than once that the real leverage point in a church is the pastor. Get the pastor healthy, and everything else will follow. I don't buy it. In this episode, we're talking about why pastors matter, why ordinary people matter too, and why healthy churches are usually built by lots of people growing, participating, and taking ownership together.In this episode, we're talking about:Why we've put so much pressure on pastorsThe role ordinary people play in a healthy churchWhat shared ownership actually looks likeWhy participation matters more than observationHow healthy churches are built togetherRESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin the Network for $6 for your first month here!Join our free Facebook CommunityGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
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In just over three months of practice ownership, Dr. Tim Balzen has already produced double the income he made last year as an associate — and he's closing on a second building in a few weeks to keep up with demand. In this episode, Dr. Tim sits down with Steve to walk through the five-year, multi-state journey that led him from a saturated Boise market to a three-op practice in a small Missouri town, and everything that's happened since closing day. He gets candid about the offices he almost bought (and why he didn't), the moment three team members broke down crying in his first month, the insurance call that earned him an instant 20% fee bump, and the neighboring dentist whose letter to patients accidentally sent over 100 new appointments his way. If you're a dentist or dental student weighing ownership, this one is packed with practical, no-fluff lessons on how to actually pull it off — and why the path is rarely a straight line. Learn more about The Lifestyle Practice and the work behind Tim's journey at thelifestylepractice.com. Connect with us: Take our FREE lifestyle and practice assessment: https://thelifestylepractice.com/practice-assesment/ Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/ Get access to TLP Academy: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/ Get the TLP Student Academy for $20 (lifetime access): https://the-lifestyle-practice.teachable.com/p/studentacademy Subscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tlp-podcast-for-dentists/id1476544801 Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com
Most people don't fail because they lack ability. They fail because they lack urgency. In today's episode, Brian dives into one of the defining characteristics of high achievers and successful entrepreneurs: the ability to compress time and take action faster than everyone else. Discover why urgency isn't about panic or chaos, but about making decisions, taking imperfect action, and refusing to let years slip by while your goals sit on the shelf. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to hire, grow, launch, invest, or pursue a bigger vision, this episode will challenge you to ask a different question: "What would need to happen for this to become reality much sooner than I think?"
Micron surging on the back of its earnings report but leaving hardware stocks worse for wear. The impact on device makers like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, and if the memory surge is crowding out the rest of tech. Plus, where is AI heading after a rough week for tech? One Point BFG Wealth Partners CIO Peter Boockvar warns investors of a faltering AI trade but also lays out where he sees an important buying opportunity. Then, massive bitcoin outflows hit the crypto market, SpaceX prepares for landing near its IPO price, and airline stocks gaining altitude. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.