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Today's Scripture: Titus 3:3–7What happens when even your faith begins to feel like another place where you have to prove yourself? Today's Scripture reminds us that God saves and renews us not because of how well we perform, but because of His kindness, love, and mercy. This episode will help you recognize when good qualities such as responsibility, faithfulness, and helpfulness are being driven by a fear that you must earn love. You'll learn:*How striving for approval can turn into chronic overfunctioning*Why shame often disguises itself as spiritual maturity*The difference between God's conviction and self-condemnation*How your early experiences of love may shape the way you imagine God*How to recognize the urge to prove yourself and return to mercy Go Deeper:Take the Family Roles Quiz to discover how the role you learned early in life may still shape your ability to receive love—from others, from yourself, and from God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze a frustrating Guardians loss and debate whether manager Steven Vogt or the lineup deserves the blame. They react to Brian Windhorst's insights on LeBron James' future and evaluate a hypothetical blockbuster trade involving Jarrett Allen and Anthony Davis. The conversation also covers Gavin Williams' immaculate inning and Myles Garrett's recent home listing. 02:45 - Debating the Guardians Loss 06:30 - Bunting and Analytics Debate 10:47 - Brian Windhorst on LeBron 14:50 - Exhausted by LeBron Watch 22:11 - Anthony Davis Trade Scenario 27:00 - Jarrett Allen Versus AD 34:45 - Gavin Williams Immaculate Inning 38:24 - Myles Garrett Selling House

You've been chasing the next thing. The next idea, the next strategy, the next opportunity that finally feels exciting enough to stick with. Here's the truth: the reason you're not rich yet isn't because you haven't found the right thing. It's because you keep quitting the last thing before it compounds. Most people don't fail because they pick wrong. They fail because they reset the clock every time Tuesday starts looking like Monday. They mistake boredom for a signal to move when boredom is actually the price of admission. The people who build real wealth aren't the ones who never get bored. They're the ones who don't let boredom make their decisions. In this episode, you'll learn: Why almost nobody gets rich doing something exciting and how sticking with something boring is the actual difficulty that separates winners from everyone else The Replit story: how Amjad spent eight years looking stupid, laid off half his company, and kept going until AI showed up and turned his business into a $9 billion company Why Steve Jobs spent years grinding on NeXT, a company that flopped by every measure, and how that failure became the foundation for Apple's comeback The BORED framework: Better information, Opportunity changed, Results changed, Exhausted, or Destination, and how to tell if you're making a smart pivot or just resetting your compounding clock Why you're not bored, you're finally becoming competent, and how confusing competence for boredom is the single biggest reason people quit right before they win ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: The Boring Truth About Getting Rich Nobody Wants to Hear (00:00:36) The Compounding Clock: Why Tuesday Looking Like Monday Is Actually Winning (00:01:50) The Replit Story: Eight Years of Looking Stupid Before Becoming a Billionaire (00:03:08) Steve Jobs and Next: When Your Biggest Failure Becomes Your Foundation (00:04:39) Early Stage Is Guessing: Why Forecasts Don't Matter and Grit Does (00:05:15) The SpaceX Principle: Less Than 10 Percent Odds and Launching Anyway (00:06:13) You're Not Bored, You're Finally Becoming Competent (00:07:34) Cliff Asness and AQR: Surviving When Everyone Said Your Strategy Was Dead (00:08:46) The BORED Test: How to Know If You Should Pivot or Stay (00:09:12) Don't Let Boredom Make Your Decisions: Where All the Money Actually Is ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

906. Leaders are frustrated that teams aren't delivering. Teams are exhausted and hitting walls. And the instinct is to pull harder. But the real work is finding the knots leadership has inadvertently tied, and undoing them one at a time. In this episode, Rachel talks about the unsexy work that actually unlocks speed.Modern Mentor is a Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast, hosted by Rachel Cooke!Find more from Rachel at LeadAboveNoise.com.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email: modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Modern Mentor!FacebookLinkedInNewsletterTranscripts available on your podcast app or QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lately I've been navigating elder care, parenting a teenager, running a business, nurturing a marriage, and moving through perimenopause. And if I'm being honest, there are days when I feel exhausted. The question is why. In this episode, I explore a distinction that has become incredibly important in my own life: the difference between physical fatigue and emotional fatigue. Because while they can feel similar, they require very different forms of care. When we misidentify the source of our exhaustion, we often pour our energy into solutions that leave us feeling even more depleted. Understanding the difference may be the first step toward giving yourself what you actually need. Note: This is Part One of a two-part series. Part Two publishes July 21. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #EmotionalFatigue #MidlifeWomen #Perimenopause #Burnout #NervousSystem #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #ElderCare #SelfCare

In the car. At your desk. Taming a temper tantrum. Wiping tears. Teaching algebra. Exhausted, poured out, overwhelmed with worry. That's exactly where God meets you LINKS:Use Code PODCAT20 for a discount at the Mom ShopJoin the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for the Weary Mom with Shalene RobertsCease your mental and emotional striving and approach the throne of grace with honest prayers whispered through tired lips.On today's Everyday Prayers Podcast by Shalene Roberts listen to a prayer for every weary mom chasing rest in all the wrong places. Reference: Psalm 46:10Prayer: Lord, we confess how often we’ve chased rest in all the wrong places, in cleared calendars, finished to-do lists, and seasons that never quite arrive. Forgive us for striving when You’ve invited us simply to come. Teach us to abide in Your Word, even in small, imperfect moments. And teach us to be still, to cease striving, and to know that You are God, and we can rest safely in Your care. In Jesus’ name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Successful entrepreneurs aren't always stressed because they're doing too much. Sometimes they're stressed because of what they believe success requires. In this episode, Lisa unpacks three common perceptions that keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed, overextended, and operating from an overactive nervous system. She challenges us to rethink complexity, responsibility, and what it truly means to feel safe and successful. If you're working harder than ever but still feeling stuck, this conversation may reveal what's really driving the stress.  

Even great leaders have limits. At one point, Moses was carrying so much responsibility that he nearly collapsed under the weight of it all. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like everyone is depending on you, this forgotten story offers a better way. You were never meant to carry everything alone. 

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Connect with me here in text… tell me where you are listening. Exhausted doesn't always mean sleepy. Sometimes it means you're carrying fear, shame, anxiety, resentment, or the constant need to prove yourself and you've been hauling it so long it feels normal. We sit with Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28–30 and ask one uncomfortable, freeing question: did Jesus actually ask me to carry this? When the answer is no, we talk about what it looks like to lay it down, pick it up again, and lay it down again until a new pattern forms. Then we go to the part we usually rush past: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” We explore why Jesus starts with relationship before responsibility, why rest comes before learning, and why he isn't piling a fresh list of religious tasks onto your back. The conversation turns to the real “burden of Christ” and why it can be both a burden and light at the same time. The turning point is the heart of Jesus: compassion that moves outward, mercy that restores relationship, and love that gives faces to burdens we used to treat like abstract problems. When love becomes the motive, sacrifice doesn't vanish but it changes shape, and joy starts showing up where obligation used to rule. If you've been longing for soul rest, this is a path you can actually practice this week. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels worn out, and leave a review with the one burden you're choosing to lay down today.Support the showwww.Turning180.com

Have you ever looked like you're coping on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside?This video is for high achievers, leaders, founders, professionals, parents, and anyone carrying significant responsibility who feels exhausted but keeps functioning anyway.High-functioning burnout doesn't always look like collapsing. More often, it looks like becoming less patient, less present, less joyful, and slowly disconnecting from the life you're working so hard to build.In this video, I explain why high-functioning burnout develops, why caring deeply can actually increase your risk, the subtle warning signs that most people miss, and practical ways to begin recovering without walking away from your responsibilities.We'll also explore how our modern lifestyles keep our nervous systems in a constant state of low-grade activation, why burnout isn't always an individual problem, and how leaders can create healthier environments that support sustainable performance rather than constant survival.If you've been feeling like you're quietly cracking under the weight of responsibility, I hope this helps you recognise what's happening before the hidden costs become even greater.Questions answered• What does high-functioning burnout look like?• Burnout or just tired—how can you tell?• Why do successful people burn out?• Why am I exhausted even when I keep performing?• What are the early warning signs?• Why won't my nervous system switch off?• How can I recover without quitting my job?• Why do high performers quietly crack?What you'll learn• Why caring deeply can increase burnout risk• Signs of high-functioning burnout• How chronic stress affects decisions and relationships• Why your nervous system stays in survival mode• Resilience vs. sustainable performance• Practical burnout recovery strategies• Why reducing pressure works better than adding more habits• How leaders can prevent burnoutKey concepts• High-Functioning Burnout: Performing well while feeling emotionally exhausted and disconnected.• Low-Grade Activation: Ongoing low-level stress that prevents full recovery.• Sustainable Performance: Achieving long-term success by balancing effort with recovery.

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Some conversations leave you feeling energized. Others leave you mentally exhausted. Why? In this episode, I explore one of the most overlooked productivity skills: communication. From rambling conversations and unclear emails to avoidable misunderstandings, poor communication quietly drains our time, energy, and attention. Join me as I unpack eight common communication habits that create unnecessary friction, and discover simple ways to communicate with greater clarity, empathy, and intention.

Hey friend,  Have you ever had a good energy day, pushed yourself to make the most of it, and then crashed harder than you were before? What if the reason you keep ending up further behind isn't that you're doing too much in general? What if good days are actually the most dangerous time to push? I'm Ashley, a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. If your worst days seem to consistently follow your best ones, this episode is going to give you the explanation you've been looking for. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience of finally feeling like myself again, pushing to get everything done, and then crashing for almost a week. You'll learn what the push-crash cycle actually is, why your brain reads a good day as permission to go all-in when your body hasn't recovered yet, and one simple pacing strategy that doesn't require perfect discipline. Just two priorities and the decision to stop early.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Natural products to support your stress and sleep: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals Related Episodes: 227. Still Tired After Coffee? The Energy Cycle Behind Your Afternoon Crash 225. Exhausted but Can't Sleep? The Coffee Habit Stealing Your Deep Sleep   Connect with Me: Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: On your next good day, write down just two priorities before you start, and stop when those are done. Notice what the next 48 hours look like. Join a free community of chronic illness moms who get exactly what this kind of hard looks like: facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Ready to build a rhythm that actually works with your energy? Book a Feel Better Coaching call at ashleybraden.com/coaching

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we dive deep into the unseen upstream layer of health that most wellness conversations completely miss: Oxygen. We are joined by Randall Chestnut, an oxygen scientist, educator, and the founder of O2 Pro Academy, who specializes in translating complex molecular science into actionable health insights. Randall challenges the current wellness paradigm that focuses heavily on supplements, nutrition, and hormones while ignoring how our body actually delivers and utilizes oxygen at a cellular level.   In this episode, you will learn: Why high blood oxygen readings don't guarantee your cells are actually absorbing it. How carbon dioxide acts as the key to releasing oxygen into your tissues, and why low CO2 tolerance drains your energy. How oxygen deficiency directly impacts estrogen production and why progesterone triggers over-breathing during your luteal phase. Why mental rumination physically exhausts you by consuming massive amounts of brain oxygen. A simple, free at-home test to measure your body's oxygen efficiency. How breathing through your nose regulates stress and produces crucial nitric oxide, while mouth breathing signals systemic dysfunction.   Connect with Randall: Website: o2andyou.com / o2proacademy.com Free Resource: Test your baseline at myboltscore.com   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

Are you exhausted every day, even after sleeping 8 hours? Discover how to sleep better with proven deep sleep tips that help to improve sleep quality naturally so you can stop waking up tired.0:00 Why am I still tired after sleeping 8 hours?0:48 Temperature and sleep quality 1:49 Core body temperature sleep tips2:40 Light and sleep4:37 Snacking before bed 5:25 Natural sleep remedies 8:21 Early morning sun exposure 8:54 More deep sleep tips 9:20 Nasal breathing for deep sleep 9:50 The benefits of better sleep

You're exhausted. But the moment you sit down, the guilt kicks in — or your brain won't stop — or you find something else to do. Sound familiar? In this episode Celeste breaks down why so many people are running on empty but still can't allow themselves to truly rest. This isn't about time management. It's about what chronic stress, survival mode, and years of having to be "on" does to your nervous system — and why rest starts to feel unsafe, unfamiliar, and even threatening when you've been wired for busyness for so long. If you've ever been exhausted and still couldn't stop, this episode is going to explain exactly what's happening in your body — and what to do about it. Topics covered: Why busyness becomes your nervous system's baseline How childhood environments shape your relationship with rest What's actually happening in your body when you can't slow down Why exhaustion and insomnia often go hand in hand Practical ways to teach your nervous system that stillness is safe

Hey girl — if you're in the thick of a hard season right now, this one is for you. If you're exhausted from fighting the same thoughts every single day… if you're so tired of trying to do this whole recovery thing by yourself… if you're scared to death of letting go of control but you know you desperately want to stop carrying this burden alone — I created today's episode just for you, sis. We're doing something a little different: seashells, ocean currents, and the imagery of my happy place. But don't let the beach vibes fool you — this is one of the most important truths I've ever shared on this show. Because you are closer to shore than you think. Picture this with me: You're standing at the ocean. Way off in the distance is a beautiful, peaceful shoreline — that's your recovery. Your freedom. Your life without the constant mental chatter. But between you and that shore is a massive current pushing against you. Every stroke toward healing, the eating disorder voice pushes back. That current is made of everything that feels impossible right now: the fear of weight gain, the voice saying you can't have that yet, the terror of losing the thing that's made you feel safe even while it's been destroying you, and the sheer exhaustion of fighting every single day. And somewhere in the middle of it, you get tired. You start thinking, maybe I should just stop swimming. Here's what I need you to know: every single woman who has found freedom from an eating disorder has had to swim against this same current. And you are stronger than the current trying to take you under. __________________ My son spent our beach trip hunting for the "perfect" shells to bring me — the smooth ones, the whole ones, no holes, no rough edges. And it hit me: we were looking at it all wrong. The pressure, the tumbling, the tossing — that's exactly what creates a shell's strength and its beauty. Every line and curve comes from surviving another storm. And here's the part that gives me chills: after all the chaos, the shells wash up complete. Children collect them. People treasure them. They become symbols of the ocean's power to create beauty from something that got tossed around and slammed to the ground. The broken ones tell a story. And nobody actually wants the "perfect" ones anyway — those are the little baby shells that have never been in the deep waters. Sis, this is your story. Every hard day, every moment you choose your meal over your fear, every time you resist the scale — you're forming another layer of strength. You're not broken because you're in the storm. You're in the process of becoming a treasure. _______________ I know what you're thinking: "I'm terrified of letting go. What if I lose control?" Truth bomb, sis: you're not actually in control right now anyway. Your eating disorder is controlling when you eat, what you eat, how much you exercise, what you wear, where you go, your thoughts from the moment you wake until you sleep. That's not control — that's a false sense of safety that's keeping you fighting the current. Or worse, drowning in it. And stepping into faith? I'm not talking about a giant leap where you suddenly trust everything perfectly. I'm talking about one stroke toward shore instead of treading water in the same spot: Eating your snack when the voice says you don't need it Choosing rest when your body is exhausted Reaching out for support instead of figuring it out alone Trusting that putting yourself first isn't selfish — it's necessary Even the strongest swimmers need a lifeguard I know you. You're the woman who thinks she has to do everything herself — believe me, I am her. You've been managing your recovery, your food, your kids, your husband, your whole life all by yourself, and beating yourself up when you get tired. But here's the hardest truth: the hardest thing isn't doing it perfectly. The hardest thing is admitting you can't do it alone. Your eating disorder has been stealing the oxygen from your lungs. Putting yourself first means finally putting on the oxygen tank. And when you do — when you stop treading alone — something beautiful happens: you become the calm in somebody else's storm. Every woman who finds freedom becomes a lighthouse for the women still fighting the current. Your daughter watches how you talk about your body. Your friends see how you handle stress. Your healing creates a ripple effect far beyond you. A few lines from the episode "You are stronger than the current that is trying to take you under." "The broken shells aren't broken at all — they tell a story." "That's not control — that's a false sense of safety." "Faith looks like one stroke toward shore instead of treading water in the same spot." "Even the strongest swimmers need a lifeguard." "Recovery isn't selfish. It's wise." "Every woman who finds freedom becomes a lighthouse for the women still fighting the current." "You are not too far out in the current. You are not the exception to healing." Stop swimming in circles. Stop treading water. Reach your hand up for the lifeguard — not tomorrow, not next week, not when you feel ready. Now. Because when you get support, the current doesn't disappear — but you're not fighting it alone. The waves don't stop coming — but you learn to ride them like a surfer instead of being crushed by them. Ready to stop swimming alone? If this message inspired you, don't wait until you're "ready." Head to www.herbestself.co and fill out a client application — I would be honored to be the one swimming next to you, helping you navigate the waves I've already been through.

Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open at all times? Same.This week Sarah and Whitney are talking about the invisible mental load moms carry every single day — the constant remembering, planning, anticipating, organizing, managing emotions, and making decisions for everyone around us.From school forms and meal planning to emotional regulation and “default parent” responsibilities, motherhood is mentally exhausting in ways people don't always see. And sometimes it's not the big things that break us… it's one more person asking us one more question after making 10,000 decisions already that day.They discuss:decision fatigue in motherhoodwhy moms feel overstimulatedinvisible labor and emotional loadperfectionism and over-functioningwhy we struggle to delegatepractical ways to reduce mental overloadIf you've been feeling mentally drained, snappy, numb, overstimulated, or like your brain never shuts off…this episode will make you feel seen.Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

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Most entrepreneurs can list dozens of reasons they feel overwhelmed—clients, deadlines, team management, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep everything moving forward. But what if the real problem isn't your workload? In this episode, Lisa challenges a belief many high achievers have accepted as normal: that burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress are simply the price of success. She explains how an overactive nervous system can quietly affect decision-making, creativity, focus, and business performance long before it shows up as a health diagnosis. Lisa breaks down the difference between acute and chronic stress, why "healthy enough" may not be enough for ambitious goals, and how stress can become the hidden bottleneck keeping entrepreneurs stuck. You'll also hear why she believes optimal health is a competitive advantage and the two foundational practices she recommends for regulating the nervous system and improving performance. If you've been pushing through exhaustion, struggling to focus, or wondering why success feels harder than it should, this conversation offers a different lens to consider.  

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Do you ever finish a day feeling mentally exhausted... even though it doesn't feel like you've actually done that much? A few weeks ago, I disappeared for two weeks. No Instagram. No YouTube. No comments, emails, or analytics. Ironically, it wasn't the holiday we'd planned. Berni came down with COVID the day before we left, so instead of traveling, we spent most of our time at home. Looking back, that unexpected change became a gift. In this episode, I read an article that perfectly describes what so many of us are experiencing without realizing it: a brain overloaded by constant notifications, endless information, and the pressure to always stay connected. This isn't an anti-phone or anti-social media episode. Technology allows me to coach mountain bikers all over the world, build an amazing community, and do work I genuinely love. But like any powerful tool, it works best when we're in control of it—not the other way around.In this episode we talk about:Why your brain feels exhausted in today's digital worldWhat constant task-switching is doing to your attentionThe surprising benefits of boredomWhat these digital sabbaths give meSmall changes that can help you regain focus without giving up technologyIf you've ever struggled to concentrate, found yourself reaching for your phone without thinking, or simply felt mentally "fried," I think you'll find something valuable in this episode.This is the article I read in this episode: Steve Magness: A Digital Survival GuideI'd love to hear your thoughts after listening. Have you ever taken a digital break? And if not... would you?

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, sleep expert Derek Hales explains why your mattress might be the quiet reason you keep waking up exhausted.If you have been blaming your brain, your schedule, or your stress levels for why you never feel rested, this conversation was made for you.Derek Hales is the founder and editor-in-chief of NapLab.com, where he and his team have tested over 565 mattresses using objective, data-driven methods built entirely in-house. After a frustrating and expensive experience trying to buy his first mattress as a newlywed, Derek built a platform dedicated to cutting through the noise and giving sleepers real, unbiased answers.In this episode, Derek breaks down how the mattress industry is largely designed to confuse shoppers into overspending, what most marketing claims actually mean in practice, and exactly what to buy if you have zero time to research. The conversation also gets into how ADHD brains already run in a low-grade fight-or-flight state, and how a wrong mattress can compound that neurological load in ways that are hard to separate from other causes.Key takeaways from this episode:If your sleep feels noticeably better in a hotel or at someone else's home, your mattress may be a bigger factor in your energy levels than you think.The vast majority of sleepers do best on a hybrid mattress with a medium-firm feel, and spending between 1,500 and 2,000 dollars covers most of what the market has to offer.Cooling features on mattresses are often real but applied at levels too small to make a difference, so take brand claims with a grain of salt.Your pillow, sheets, and mattress protector all affect how your mattress performs, and a cheap protector can undercut even a high-quality bed.Get your free personalized mattress recommendation from Derek and his team at NapLab. Answer a few questions about your sleep needs and budget and they will send you their top pick within 24 hours.https://naplab.comMore from The Vibe With Ky:Website and neurodivergent blog: https://thevibewithky.comSubscribe on Patreon for 5 dollars a month. Get access to the full ADHD Deep Dive library, the Reverse The Mic segment with Derek, and exclusive content not posted anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe on Facebook for 5 dollars a month for the same exclusive access, including the Reverse The Mic segment with Derek and content not shared publicly anywhere else: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.

In this episode of Business Influencers, host Chris Salem welcomes Ray Gage, author of Start with Stop, speaker, and founder of Are You Untapped?, for a conversation that challenges many of today's conventional leadership beliefs.After spending decades building a successful career and following the traditional definition of achievement, Ray realized that external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment. That realization led him to rethink leadership, purpose, and the assumptions that quietly shape our decisions.Together, Chris and Ray discuss why many leaders experience burnout despite investing in personal development, how hidden beliefs influence leadership effectiveness, and why meaningful transformation begins by questioning what we've always accepted as true.This episode offers a fresh perspective for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals looking to move beyond constant performance and toward authentic, purpose-driven leadership.Guest: Ray Gage (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygage-startwithstop/)Host: Chris Salem Sound: Mahesh Producer: Archita Puranik

Is your nervous system exhausted today? Perhaps you've been holding everything together, holding everything inside for a little bit too long? Find somewhere quiet and comfortable, and join Jodie Cariss for a little decompression session.Jodie's a psychotherapist and the founder of Self Space, a mental health service offering straightforward access to flexible therapy. She'll guide you through some breathwork, body release, and visualisations that'll allow you to let go of the mental and physical tension you're holding. Find out more about Self Space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wired and tired? I've been there too, and I know first hand… this is not sustainable. Help is here. If you're searching for nervous system regulation strategies because your body feels like it's waving a white flag — the insomnia, the tension, the stomach issues, the collapse at night — this episode is a must listen.  Join me for this conversation with somatic expert Liz Tenuto, known as The Workout Witch, about why chronic stress gets stored in the body, why your doctor can say “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but, and how somatic healing can help you come back to yourself. You'll learn: Why your body won't switch off at night How functional freeze makes you look fine while you're shutting down The body signs of stored stress: jaw, shoulders, gut, sleep, pain Why somatic healing can help when thinking harder doesn't A one-minute reset you can try right now If your body has been begging you to listen, this episode is where we start. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠

Everyone says they're exhausted. Burned out. Overwhelmed. Stressed. But what if the problem isn't that we're doing too much... What if we're doing too much of the wrong things? Somewhere along the way, we've started wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor while wondering why we never feel our best. This isn't just another conversation about alcohol. It's about energy, discipline, performance, and becoming someone you can count on. In this episode: • Why we've turned burnout into an identity • The biggest energy leaks holding us back • How comfort may be quietly stealing our potential • Why confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself • Practical ways to reset your performance and reclaim your energy If you've been feeling stuck, tired, or like you're capable of more, this episode is for you. oin “The Victory Circle”, our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-ramer-7534bb257/ Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doing the right workouts, eating well, and still waking up exhausted? What if your “good” sleep score is missing the real problem?I talk with Dr. Shereen Lim, dentist, dental sleep medicine expert, and author of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive, about sleep-disordered breathing, airway health, and why women over 40 are so often missed.You'll learn why snoring, teeth grinding, mouth breathing, nocturia, and unrefreshed sleep can point to airway issues even when you're lean, fit, and doing “everything right.” We cover sleep apnea, upper airway resistance, CPAP, dental devices, palate expansion, mouth taping, and why nasal breathing matters for hormone health, metabolism, longevity, and evidence-based fitness.Join Eat More Lift Heavy to build strength, lose fat, and learn what works for your body, 1 week at a time. Learn to eat more and lift heavy with confidence.Timestamps:0:00 – Why sleep still feels broken2:27 – Sleep disordered breathing explained4:52 – Jaw structure and airway collapse7:43 – Midlife changes and women's risk9:36 – Sleep trackers versus real testing11:40 – Grinding, nocturia, and red flags15:19 – When mouth guards make breathing worse16:35 – CPAP and dental device tradeoffs21:46 – Mouth taping and tongue postureEpisode resources:Dr. Lim's book – Breathe, Sleep, ThriveWebsite: drshereenlim.com.auFacebook: @drshereenlimInstagram: @dr.shereenlim 

Once the table finally escapes the opening chaos and cat crimes, Tyler, Randall, and Ash dive into Pathfinder 2e rogues, proving that the class is not just a sneaky knife gremlin. It is also a walking toolbox, a social menace, a battlefield problem, and so much more Show Notes This episode begins the RPGBOT.Podcast breakdown of Pathfinder 2e rogues, covering levels 1 through 10 and exploring how the class develops from nimble opportunist into a precision-damage nightmare with more skills than common sense. Tyler, Randall, and Ash each bring a different rogue racket to the table, with Tyler building a Mastermind, Ash building a Scoundrel, and Randall building a Ruffian. The conversation starts with the rogue's core identity: Sneak Attack, off-guard targets, excellent skills, strong Reflex saves, and the sheer absurdity of getting skill increases and skill feats constantly. The hosts explain how Pathfinder rogues differ from their 5e cousins, especially around precision damage, surprise attack, and how off-guard creates the opening rogues need to ruin someone's day. From there, the builds split into very different flavors of criminal excellence. Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel leans into Feint, Deception, diversions, social trickery, and making enemies easier to stab, hide from, or fireball. Tyler's Fetchling Mastermind turns Recall Knowledge into a combat engine, using information as a weapon and building toward automatic knowledge checks, scroll utility, and ranged support. Randall's Human Ruffian takes the direct approach with medium armor, intimidation, two-weapon tricks, gang-up tactics, and eventually debilitation options that make the whole party better at hurting things. Along the way, the hosts cover important rogue build choices including ancestry feats, racket features, armor considerations, weapon selection, class feats, general feats, and the sometimes painful reality that not every tempting rogue feat is worth taking. Twist the Knife gets called out as a trap compared to easier bleed options, while Gang Up, Analyze Weakness, Clever Gambit, Distracting Feint, Dazzling Diversion, Predictive Purchase, and racket-specific debilitations all get time in the spotlight. The episode closes by emphasizing that while these builds are combat-focused, rogues are not limited to combat. With their enormous number of skill feats and skill increases, rogues can be investigators, con artists, diplomats, criminals, spies, consultants, bullies, burglars, or social wrecking balls. In true RPGBOT fashion, the takeaway is clear: you can optimize the stabbing, but you still have plenty of room left to optimize the nonsense. Key Takeaways Pathfinder 2e rogues are skill monsters. They gain more skill increases and skill feats than almost anyone else, making them great in combat, exploration, social encounters, and weird niche problem-solving. Sneak Attack is the rogue's core damage feature, but it depends on the target being off-guard and on using the right kinds of weapons or attacks. Surprise Attack helps rogues get Sneak Attack early in combat by making creatures off-guard if the rogue rolls Deception or Stealth for initiative and acts before them. Rogue rackets dramatically change how the class plays. Scoundrels manipulate enemies with Feint and Deception, Masterminds weaponize Recall Knowledge, and Ruffians use intimidation, armor, and heavier weapons to bully the battlefield. Ash's Scoundrel build focuses on Charisma, Feint, Deception, and making enemies vulnerable through off-guard, dazzled, Reflex penalties, and tactical debilitations. Tyler's Mastermind build turns Recall Knowledge into a combat strategy, using it to make enemies off-guard, trigger extra movement, support allies, and set up extra damage through Analyze Weakness. Randall's Ruffian build leans into durability, melee pressure, medium armor, intimidation, Gang Up, and debilitation options that add weaknesses or penalties to enemies. Medium armor can work for a rogue, especially a Ruffian, but noisy armor is a bad idea if you still want to sneak. Weapon choice matters. Kukris, shortbows, agile and finesse weapons, and qualifying Ruffian weapons all interact differently with Sneak Attack and critical specialization. Analyze Weakness is a strong rogue feat for builds that can reliably identify enemies, adding extra precision-style damage when the rogue wants one hit to matter more. Gang Up is excellent for melee rogues because it makes off-guard easier to trigger without needing perfect flanking positions. Twist the Knife sounds fun, but the hosts flag it as a trap because weapon runes can often provide better bleed damage with less action cost. Debilitating Strike at level 9 is a major rogue power bump, letting Sneak Attack also impose conditions like speed penalties or enfeebled. Level 10 racket-specific debilitations make rogues even nastier. Masterminds gain support-focused options, Ruffians can add damage weaknesses or clumsy, and Scoundrels can shut down reactions or flanking. The builds in this episode are combat-focused, but rogues can easily become outstanding social and exploration characters because they have so many skill feats to spend. Rogues are not just sneaky stabbers. They can be detectives, con artists, crime lords, rich bullies, diplomats, vault testers, information brokers, and every other flavor of charming disaster. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Marriage isn't easy. But how do you know if divorce is the right option or if you are just so exhausted that you don't feel capable of making that decision? Maybe it can work if the two of you get some help. Or, maybe divorce is the best solution at this point. My guest in this episode is Dr. Ginny Wright, Discernment Counselor Master Practitioner, who offers advice on how to figure out what's really best. Read the article on this topic here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/am-i-truly-done-with-this-marriage-or-just-exhausted/

Once the table finally escapes the opening chaos and cat crimes, Tyler, Randall, and Ash dive into Pathfinder 2e rogues, proving that the class is not just a sneaky knife gremlin. It is also a walking toolbox, a social menace, a battlefield problem, and so much more Show Notes This episode begins the RPGBOT.Podcast breakdown of Pathfinder 2e rogues, covering levels 1 through 10 and exploring how the class develops from nimble opportunist into a precision-damage nightmare with more skills than common sense. Tyler, Randall, and Ash each bring a different rogue racket to the table, with Tyler building a Mastermind, Ash building a Scoundrel, and Randall building a Ruffian. The conversation starts with the rogue's core identity: Sneak Attack, off-guard targets, excellent skills, strong Reflex saves, and the sheer absurdity of getting skill increases and skill feats constantly. The hosts explain how Pathfinder rogues differ from their 5e cousins, especially around precision damage, surprise attack, and how off-guard creates the opening rogues need to ruin someone's day. From there, the builds split into very different flavors of criminal excellence. Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel leans into Feint, Deception, diversions, social trickery, and making enemies easier to stab, hide from, or fireball. Tyler's Fetchling Mastermind turns Recall Knowledge into a combat engine, using information as a weapon and building toward automatic knowledge checks, scroll utility, and ranged support. Randall's Human Ruffian takes the direct approach with medium armor, intimidation, two-weapon tricks, gang-up tactics, and eventually debilitation options that make the whole party better at hurting things. Along the way, the hosts cover important rogue build choices including ancestry feats, racket features, armor considerations, weapon selection, class feats, general feats, and the sometimes painful reality that not every tempting rogue feat is worth taking. Twist the Knife gets called out as a trap compared to easier bleed options, while Gang Up, Analyze Weakness, Clever Gambit, Distracting Feint, Dazzling Diversion, Predictive Purchase, and racket-specific debilitations all get time in the spotlight. The episode closes by emphasizing that while these builds are combat-focused, rogues are not limited to combat. With their enormous number of skill feats and skill increases, rogues can be investigators, con artists, diplomats, criminals, spies, consultants, bullies, burglars, or social wrecking balls. In true RPGBOT fashion, the takeaway is clear: you can optimize the stabbing, but you still have plenty of room left to optimize the nonsense. Key Takeaways Pathfinder 2e rogues are skill monsters. They gain more skill increases and skill feats than almost anyone else, making them great in combat, exploration, social encounters, and weird niche problem-solving. Sneak Attack is the rogue's core damage feature, but it depends on the target being off-guard and on using the right kinds of weapons or attacks. Surprise Attack helps rogues get Sneak Attack early in combat by making creatures off-guard if the rogue rolls Deception or Stealth for initiative and acts before them. Rogue rackets dramatically change how the class plays. Scoundrels manipulate enemies with Feint and Deception, Masterminds weaponize Recall Knowledge, and Ruffians use intimidation, armor, and heavier weapons to bully the battlefield. Ash's Scoundrel build focuses on Charisma, Feint, Deception, and making enemies vulnerable through off-guard, dazzled, Reflex penalties, and tactical debilitations. Tyler's Mastermind build turns Recall Knowledge into a combat strategy, using it to make enemies off-guard, trigger extra movement, support allies, and set up extra damage through Analyze Weakness. Randall's Ruffian build leans into durability, melee pressure, medium armor, intimidation, Gang Up, and debilitation options that add weaknesses or penalties to enemies. Medium armor can work for a rogue, especially a Ruffian, but noisy armor is a bad idea if you still want to sneak. Weapon choice matters. Kukris, shortbows, agile and finesse weapons, and qualifying Ruffian weapons all interact differently with Sneak Attack and critical specialization. Analyze Weakness is a strong rogue feat for builds that can reliably identify enemies, adding extra precision-style damage when the rogue wants one hit to matter more. Gang Up is excellent for melee rogues because it makes off-guard easier to trigger without needing perfect flanking positions. Twist the Knife sounds fun, but the hosts flag it as a trap because weapon runes can often provide better bleed damage with less action cost. Debilitating Strike at level 9 is a major rogue power bump, letting Sneak Attack also impose conditions like speed penalties or enfeebled. Level 10 racket-specific debilitations make rogues even nastier. Masterminds gain support-focused options, Ruffians can add damage weaknesses or clumsy, and Scoundrels can shut down reactions or flanking. The builds in this episode are combat-focused, but rogues can easily become outstanding social and exploration characters because they have so many skill feats to spend. Rogues are not just sneaky stabbers. They can be detectives, con artists, crime lords, rich bullies, diplomats, vault testers, information brokers, and every other flavor of charming disaster. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

It's 2pm, you've read the same email three times, and you're reaching for another coffee. What if that afternoon fog is actually one of the most reliable signals your body sends all day?In this episode, your host Elizabeth Mintun (licensed psychotherapist, certified qigong teacher, and mindfulness coach), explores what's really happening in your nervous system during the afternoon energy dip, and why the way most of us respond (more caffeine, more willpower, more pushing) quietly costs us more than we realize.Elizabeth unpacks the biology behind the midday slump - from circadian rhythms to the lesser-known 90-minute ultradian waves we move through all day - and explains why the familiar "wired and tired" state comes from overriding the body's natural requests to downshift. She shares her own relationship with the afternoon dip, the simple five-minute practices that changed it, and why a real pause works at a level your phone never will. This episode is for anyone who hits a wall every afternoon and has been blaming themselves for it.Key TakeawaysThe afternoon dip is built into your biology. Your circadian rhythm naturally sags between 1-3pm whether or not you ate a big lunch. Cultures around the world have honored this with siestas and midday rest. Your body moves in waves all day. Roughly every 90 minutes (ultradian rhythms), your system asks to downshift - a yawn, drifting attention, the urge to stretch. Each time you override that request with caffeine or willpower, you add activation and tension to the system."Wired and tired" is what stacking looks like. Exhausted underneath, buzzing on top. This state comes from pouring stimulation over unanswered fatigue. Caffeine masks the signal; it doesn't answer it.Scrolling isn't a break. When you switch from the spreadsheet to social media, the input changes but your nervous system stays activated. A true pause is a deliberate downshift, which is a cue of safety that invites the settled, connected ventral vagal state where heart rate eases and breath deepens on its own.ResourcesFree Guided Meditation: https://thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditationThe Sacred Pause Half-Day Retreat in Clintonville (Columbus, OH):

Do you sleep enough and live a balanced life on paper, yet still feel completely wiped out by Tuesday? You aren't "bad at adulting"—your nervous system is likely dealing with an invisible, compounded burden. In this episode, we break down the three overlapping systems that drive modern exhaustion: cognitive load from constant decision fatigue, emotional labor from managing the people around us, and threat system exhaustion caused by chronic hyper-vigilance. We also discuss why physical sleep cannot fix cognitive or emotional burnout, how perimenopause/menopause can stack onto these existing stressors, and why our modern "always-on" remote culture is making it harder to disconnect. Learn how to reclaim your energy by setting better boundaries, creating end-of-day rituals, and giving your brain the "boredom" it desperately needs to recover. Mentioned in this episode: • The impact of cognitive load and "context switching" • Why "people pleasing" is a form of exhausting emotional labor • Understanding threat system exhaustion and hyper-vigilance • The role of hormone changes (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) in energy levels 
 • Tips for creating effective end-of-day work/life boundaries 3 Key Topics/Chapters: • 04:15: The Reality of Cognitive Load & Decision Fatigue • 10:30: Why Emotional Labor and People Pleasing Drains You • 19:14: Threat System Exhaustion: When Your Body Braces for Danger Support Our Sponsors • BiOptimizers - Heat and summer travel can deplete your body's magnesium, making it harder to recover and relax

Do you feel tired? Exhausted? Do you lack energy? If you are tired and lack energy, it could be time to reset your hormones. Why you might feel tired Feeling constantly exhausted and lacking energy can be overwhelming and disruptive. Understanding Hormones and Their Impact Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate critical body functions. Recognizing the Signs of Hormonal Imbalance One might ask, how can I know if my hormones are out of balance? The Role of Cortisol Cortisol is often referred to as the stress hormone. Diet and Lifestyle Habits to Reset Your Hormones If you are experiencing a hormonal imbalance, you can reset your hormones by focusing on creating a supportive diet and lifestyle. Testing and Professional Guidance To have a clear picture of your hormonal levels, test, don't guess. Managing Stress and Its Sources Identifying sources of stress and learning to manage them is crucial for hormonal balance. Website for Dr. Alicia Newsome Additional Resources Strategies to Avoid Adrenal Fatigue Download the free eBook: Alleviate Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind Links for You, Me, and Anxiety: Parent Book Teen Book Schedule a free consultation discovery call with Robyn. Read the fulll show notes and access all links.

Encounters with Jesus: Part 5 - Dear Exhausted Heart, I am the Rest You Are Looking For - Jakob HaymondThis week, Jakob Haymond shared a powerful message about where we seek fulfillment and how only God can truly satisfy our hearts. It was a timely reminder that we don't have to impress Him or earn what He freely gives.WE FOUND A BUILDING! We believe in Portland, and we're here to stay. Be part of the vision as we step forward and raise $17 million together.Learn More: https://rosechurch.org/building/Pledge/Give Today: https://donate.overflow.co/rosechurch/pledge/buildingWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Life in the Spirit” or “One Another” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

They survived war and prison camps. Then the boat taking them home became the next disaster. The Sultana explosion reveals how danger can look like progress when every choice carries risk.They had survived the Civil War. They had survived prison camps. They were finally going home.On April 27, 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee. More than a thousand people died, many of them recently released Union prisoners being transported home after the war.But the Sultana disaster was not only a boiler explosion.It was a disaster after the disaster — a recovery system under pressure. A damaged boiler. A rushed patch. A payment system that rewarded more passengers. A swollen river. Exhausted men with limited information and few good choices.This episode looks beyond the obvious question of what failed inside the boiler and asks why so many risks stacked up without stopping the trip.Sometimes the path that looks like hope can carry danger no one can see.If this kind of story helps you see history a little differently, you're welcome to subscribe and come along for the next one.Chapters00:00 — They Were Finally Going Home00:32— The Sultana Disaster01:31 — The Men Aboard02:30 — Home as Safety03:30 — Transit Thinking04:44 — The Boat at Vicksburg05:05 — Boiler Trouble06:32 — Payment, Pressure, and Overcrowding07:44 — The Swollen River08:32 — The Impossible Choice11:07 — Disaster After the Disaster12:18 — The Explosion14:03 — An OunceReferencesLibrary of Congress — Ill-fated Sultana, Helena, Arkansas, April 26, 1865https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2013647457/Library of Congress — Chronicling America: Sinking of the SS Sultanahttps://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-sinking-sultanaAmerican Battlefield Trust — The Sultana Disasterhttps://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/sultana-disasterU.S. Coast Guard / MyCG — Sultana Fire: A maritime disaster that helped shape the Coast Guard's Marine Safety missionhttps://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/4166478/sultana-fire-a-maritime-disaster-that-helped-shape-the-coast-guards-marine-safe/National Coast Guard Museum — “Written in Blood”: Maritime disasters that shaped the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Missionhttps://nationalcoastguardmuseum.org/articles/written-in-blood/

Preview: Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts the 20th Maine's stand at Little Round Top. Out of ammunition, Colonel Chamberlain ordered a bayonet charge to successfully hold the southernmost line against exhausted Confederate forces, preventing a total Union collapse.

She spent six years hiding her autism diagnosis from everyone — peers, friends, even herself. Then she built a neuroscience-backed video game that's changing how neurodivergent students understand who they are. Vanessa Castañeda Gill the founder of Social Cipher, an SEL video game platform designed by and for neurodivergent people, developed in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience research and lived autistic experience — and she's one of the few people in edtech who has both. She was diagnosed autistic at 14, went on to become a published neuroscience researcher, and turned her personal story into a scalable tool now reaching classrooms across the country. 80% of school avoidance students are neurodivergent. That single stat reframes every conversation you've been having about "disengaged" kids in your building. Your neurodivergent students aren't checking out because they don't care — they're burning out from performing normalcy in a system that was never designed for how their brains actually work. This episode is a practical roadmap for principals who want to close the gap between their inclusion vision and what neurodivergent students are actually experiencing every single day.

Gunnar Fischer: Three Transformations at Once—How to Build Momentum When Everyone Is Exhausted Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "You're not only writing for the leadership—you're always writing for the gallery." - Gunnar Fischer   Gunnar brought a juicy challenge to Wednesday: his company is running three transformations in parallel, at three different levels, all at different stages and degrees of success. People are exhausted. The word "change" triggers an allergic reaction. And yet, in the same breath, those same people will tell you the organization needs to change. So how do you create momentum in a climate worn down by theater and abandoned initiatives, when the managers who launched them have moved on? Gunnar's first insight is that the human species is built for change—the problem isn't appetite, it's the feeling of not being heard. Even hinting "I think I know your situation, and I took a note from our last conversation" opens people up. Vasco pushes the analysis further: when three transformation teams each visit the same Scrum team with different topics, the team ends up spending all its time discussing transformation instead of doing the work. Gunnar's counter is simple math—be realistic that 90% of capacity is work and 10% is learning, plan accordingly, and start small with a single pilot team. He recalls one successful turnaround driven by a "wall of concerns" where leaders read out anonymous worries and answered them publicly. The response didn't need to be perfect; it just needed to exist. And the hidden lever, he says, is what Vasco calls "writing for the gallery"—when you ask a good question in a town hall, you're not really aiming at leadership; you're showing hundreds of colleagues "you're not the only one." That's where systemic change actually starts.   In this episode, we refer to Liberating Structures, which Gunnar uses heavily in his change work, and the importance of linking transformation work to bottom-line financials or capability metrics so it survives the next urgent customer request.   Self-reflection Question: In your current change initiative, what visible evidence do people have that leadership is actually listening—not just communicating?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Exhausted from long days training clients, undercharging and little to nothing to show for it. He could barely afford groceries. Working “harder” wasn't cutting it for David anymore.Fast forward one year and he's crushing $31,000 months. Seventy percent recurring. No ads. No cold DMs. Just the audience he already had and a system he didn't know existed yet.He had the skill. He always had the skill. He just needed the infrastructure around it.David is one of more than 5,350 coaches who've started and grown their online coaching business inside of IFCA.— Watch a short video on how to make at least $20k online in your coaching business, or we'll coach you for free. https://audit.impactcoachacademy.com/Connect with Taeler on Instagram. https://www.instagram.comLearn more about Impact Fitness Coaching Academy, and how we've helped 5,035 coaches scale to 6 and 7-figures online and generate $330M in revenue. https://www.impactcoachacademy.com/home Want more proof our methods work? https://www.trustpilot.com/review/impactcoachacademy.com 

Some seasons stack up so fast and so full that the only prayer you can manage is a whispered thank You for enough for today. In the same thirty days of May 2009, there was a newborn, a high school graduate, and a husband finishing his master's degree — and standing in a kitchen surrounded by food and relatives and celebration, that simple, barely-formed prayer was enough. Not a prayer for the week. Not a reflection on the month. Just enough for the day. Ecclesiastes 3 is one of Scripture's most beloved passages, but Solomon did not write it from a comfortable distance. He wrote it from the far side of a life that had demanded everything from him — cities built, kingdoms governed, people buried. When he declared that every activity under the heavens has its appointed time, he was writing from inside the weight of it. The Hebrew word translated "time" is eth, meaning an appointed time, something set and known in advance. Which means the season you are in right now was not a surprise to God. He saw the stacked calendar, the short nights, and what it cost you to show up anyway. He set this season in place knowing exactly what it would require. And that means He also set its end. The exhaustion you feel is not a sign that something has gone wrong. Some seasons are simply full, and God is carrying you through every single day of them. Bible Verse "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance."— Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, NIV Ponder Today The exhaustion you feel is not a sign that something has gone wrong. Some seasons are simply full. God does not expect you to feel rested in a season He designed to require everything from you. Your current season was not a surprise to God. He saw it before you were living it. He set it in place, He knows what it is costing you, and He also set its limits. This season has an end that He already knows. Gratitude for today is enough when you cannot see the week. Sometimes the most faithful prayer is the smallest one. Thank You for enough for today is a prayer God honors fully. Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes from inside the weight of a demanding life, not from a distance. His wisdom about seasons is not theoretical comfort. It is hard-won truth from a man who had built, lost, buried, and endured. That makes it worth holding onto. God is not just watching you hold it all together — He is holding you. When you feel like you are barely keeping everything going, the deeper truth is that He is keeping you. Rest in that when the house finally gets quiet. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I am coming to You today, worn out. The things filling my days are not bad things. Some of them are things I have prayed for, and You have graciously given. But I am tired, and the most words I can find right now are the ones whispered at a graduation party: thank You for enough for today. Help me trust that You saw this season before I was living it. You set it in place, and You set its limits. When I feel like I am barely keeping everything going, remind me that You are keeping me. When the house finally gets quiet and I sit down and feel it all at once, let that be the moment I rest in You instead of just collapsing. Thank You that the seasons change. Help me keep going with open hands until this one shifts. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave your weary heart permission to exhale, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to carry you through every full and demanding season of life. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

562. You're hitting your goals. You're showing up. You're making it look easy. And you haven't had a full night's sleep in months. High-functioning anxiety is one of the most common — and most invisible — experiences in modern adult life. This week, Dr. Judy Ho unpacks what it actually is (and what it isn't), why the people who have it are often the last to get help, and three evidence-based tools to start treating the root rather than just managing the output.Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.comFind Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologistMore from Dr. Ho on her other channels:Dr. Ho's website, Substack, LinkedIn.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're successful by every external measure. Some part of you is tracking, in real time, how you're coming across. Confident enough. Smart enough. Polished enough. The hyper-observation never quite turns off. Not in the meeting, not at the dinner, not in the relationship you've been in for two years. In this episode, Dr. Aziz breaks down the Performer, one of the four ways your nervous system tries to keep you safe when disapproval is on the table. It's the most rewarded of the four patterns. It's also the most exhausting. He walks through why succeeding doesn't quiet the voice, why the achievement route fails, and includes one of the most vulnerable stories he's shared on the show: a panic attack on a picnic with a woman who liked him. This episode covers: What the Performer pattern actually does in your nervous system Why getting more impressive doesn't fix it, and why it makes it worse The intimacy cost: why the people closest to you don't quite know you The Broadway-show-from-hell metaphor for what life feels like as a Performer What actually changes the pattern, and why willpower can't reach it Discover your approval type. Take the 2-minute quiz at https://www.draziz.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAzizGazipura Work with Dr. Aziz directly: The Unstoppable Confidence Mastermind is a year-long program for people ready to unwire this pattern at the nervous system level. Application at https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ucmv3. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drazizconfidencecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drazizgazipura

   It seemed unthinkable I'd be staying up late to watch the end of a World Cup match between Morocco and the Netherlands but holy smokes when these things go to a penalty kick shootout, there's nothing like it.  Exhausted, cramping players gasping for air with one do or die shot at the goal and NO TIES!  We got a pair of these Monday and they were incredible.    The USA plays Wednesday night against Bosnia and our very own secret weapon is sort of a scam and shouldn't be an American.  This is a really fun story.    An engineering company has applied for re-zoning on behalf of the Royals and their new ballpark district.  Wait until you hear this.   The Supreme Court pretty much tells Congress to pass a law about mail in ballots.  Chris Stigall and Nathan Willett are firing shots at each other as they run for Congress.    And I remember race car driver and broadcaster Scott Traylor who was a longtime colleague on radio.   In our Final Final, Tay Tay gets boo'd even as trucks are unloading the goods at Madison Square Garden for what appears to be her huge wedding party.

This is just a prayer over your life and your motherhood, when you're exhausted or having a hard time in motherhood. Remember...you matter to God, and you matter to me.   Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too   FREE GUIDE: Why Your Baby Is Waking Every 2–3 Hours (And What To Fix First) https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/933cc9a3-a8b9-45ae-b201-a9a41289574e   Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

You feel off.Your body hurts. Your recovery takes forever. The anxiety is low-grade but constant. And everyone keeps telling you your labs look fine.This episode is for the woman who knows something is wrong but can't prove it yet.Dr. Alexandra Gajer is a physician who runs a longevity and hormone practice. She treats perimenopause every day. She still almost missed her own.She blamed her Lyme history. A colleague looked at her clearly and said: start estrogen. The muscle aches cleared. The anxiety lifted. Recovery felt normal again.In this episode we talk about:Why perimenopause symptoms are so easy to blame on everything elseThe musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and why doctors call it "normal aging"How inflammation drives fatigue that lifestyle changes alone won't fixWhat peptide therapies like BPC 157 and MOTS-c do for energy during the menopausal transitionWhy some women on hormone therapy still don't feel 100%Start with your labs. The Hormone Manifesto ($97) walks you through what your results actually mean so you walk into your next appointment prepared.Get it here: https://go.trulybalancedwc.com/hormone-manifestoReady to talk to me directly? Book a free Menopause Clarity Call.Book here: https://go.trulybalancedwc.com/menopause-clarity-call-6620Educational only. Not personal medical advice. Please work with a licensed clinician for your individual care.Guest: Dr. Alexandra Gajer, The Guyer Practice, theguyerpractice.com

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Episode Highlights With NinuThe reason women can still feel stuck even if they're doing all the “right” things with nutrition and exerciseWhy those are only two pieces of the pie and the other things that can be really helpfulWomen hear all the time that their labs are normal and still don't feel well… delving into the reasons whyThe major reason bloodwork isn't the best place to look for answers and what can give more insightWe are electrical beings and why this matters a lotHow to read your symptoms and get good insight and why they are a gift if we know how to listenThings associated with liver, gallbladder and digestion and what these meanNot getting enough nutrients is an acute stressor on the body! Markers and cues that your cells, liver, and gut are in a good place How undereating could be sabotaging everything and how in all the women she has worked with, she has never seen one case of a woman actually overeating!The biggest levers we can pull for improving healthResources MentionedWomen's High Vibe Health to book a free callHigh Vibe Health functional program

Manoush Zomorodi, host of TED Radio Hour, takes over as guest host ofTED Talks Daily this week to answer a timely question: What does it mean to be human right now, as technology reshapes everything around us? She brings together seven thinkers — scientists, doctors, parents, an artist — to wrestle with how we stay connected to ourselves, and our bodies, in a world that keeps pulling us away. First up, Manoush is joined by Elise Hu to dig into the ideas that are going to be explored this week. They discuss her new book, Body Electric, which explores the hidden health costs of our sedentary lifestyle, and what we can all be doing to reverse the damages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.