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In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits a 2020 conversation with trainer Jason Wittrock, exploring how movement, recovery, and nutrition interact to support learning, adaptation, and performance. They discuss sustainable eating strategies—like focusing on food quality, experimenting to find what works for you, and using tracking as a short-term tool rather than a lifetime rule. The episode also highlights the power of example: staying consistent with healthy habits even when others resist, trusting the process, and choosing one manageable change to practice until it becomes part of your life. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we have been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately perform. Today, we are completing Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition, where we have been following this central pathway: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery allows the brain and body to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the outcome we are working toward. Throughout this phase, we have explored how movement activates the brain, how exercise primes attention and learning, and how recovery determines our readiness to perform. We have also examined how sleep, cardiovascular fitness, strength, nutrition, and metabolic health influence the way the brain and body adapt over time. For this final episode of Phase 3, we are returning to a conversation that played an important role in my own health journey. Today, we revisit my interview with personal trainer and fitness model Jason Wittrock, who first appeared on this podcast in Episode 94[i] in November 2020. On this episode, we explore: ✔ Why food quality can matter more than rigidly chasing numbers ✔ How hunger and fullness provide useful information ✔ Why tracking should teach us—not control us ✔ How experimentation builds body awareness ✔ Why consistency matters more than short-term perfection ✔ How leading by example can influence others—even when we cannot see it yet I first discovered Jason in late 2016 or early 2017, when I was standing at a crossroads with my health. I knew I needed to make some changes, but I didn't yet know what those changes should look like. I had heard people talking about keto coffee and the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet, including increased energy, greater mental clarity, and weight loss. So, like many people searching for answers, I went to YouTube and typed in, “How do you make keto coffee?” One of Jason Wittrock's[ii] videos appeared. That video became the beginning of a much larger journey for me—one that changed the way I thought about nutrition, energy, exercise, and metabolic health. What made Jason stand out wasn't only the information he shared. It was the intention behind it. He would speak quickly and enthusiastically about what he was doing, what he was eating, and why—and then he would say something simple: “Hey, I'm just trying to help.” And I believed him. Jason also emphasized something that has remained with me ever since: it isn't enough to follow a diet or health plan for 30 or 45 days. If we want lasting results, the changes must become part of the way we live. That message stuck—all these years later. I began making keto coffee, experimenting with new foods, learning what macronutrients were, and discovering what worked best for me. I began paying much closer attention to how nutrition affected my energy, mental clarity, and physical performance. I still make the occasional keto coffee and have MCT Oil next to the blender, and Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter in the fridge. ‘ What started with one YouTube video became part of a much broader investigation into the habits that support brain health, my metabolic health, as well as longevity. And this is exactly why Jason's work belongs at the conclusion of Phase 3. Movement is a powerful signal—but the body does not adapt to movement in isolation. Adaptation is also shaped by how we fuel the body, regulate blood sugar, support metabolic flexibility, sleep, recover, and repeat our habits consistently over time. Exercise, nutrition, sleep, fasting, and recovery are not completely separate health strategies. They are interacting signals that tell the brain and body how to respond, rebuild, and perform. As we revisit this interview, you'll hear some of my questions from the earlier years of my health journey. Science continues to evolve, and so have many of my habits and perspectives. But the central lesson remains highly relevant: Lasting change rarely begins with having every answer. Sometimes, it begins with one trusted voice, one new idea, and the willingness to take the first step. Almost six years after recording this interview, I can say that I still trust Jason's guidance on nutrition. As I reviewed these clips, they almost brought tears to my eyes because I could see how accurately his words predicted what would unfold years later. It was almost as if he were saying, “Keep going. Trust the process.” And when I look at the lasting changes in my own life and family, I can now see what he meant. CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING In Clip 1, (click to watch VIDEO clip)  Jason challenges the idea that we need a perfect calorie target or precise macronutrient formula to improve our health. He explains that nutritional needs vary from one person to another—and even from one day to the next. This makes it difficult for an online calculator or outside expert to determine exactly what an individual body needs at every moment. From Jason's perspective, one potential benefit of a well-formulated ketogenic diet is that it may help some people experience steadier energy, fewer cravings, and greater awareness of their natural hunger and fullness cues. Instead of constantly counting calories or tracking every gram of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, he encourages people to begin with the quality of the foods they eat and then observe how their bodies respond. Jason uses the image of a lion in the wild compared with a lion in a cage. The lion in the wild responds naturally to hunger and fullness. The lion in the cage represents someone constrained by spreadsheets, calorie targets, and rigid food rules. His central message is that nutrition should be sustainable enough to support your life—not so complicated that tracking the plan becomes your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 1 There is no single perfect formula for everyone. Calorie and macronutrient recommendations are estimates. Individual needs vary according to activity, sleep, stress, health, body composition, personal goals, and many other factors. When I first watched one of Jason's “What I Eat in a Day” videos, it gave me a starting point. At that time, I didn't really know what to prepare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I ate healthy foods, rarely ate sugar, but knew I could improve with what I was using as energy. Jason's meals gave me a basic framework. From there, I adjusted the foods and portions to make his approach work for me. If you want to see a more recent video of what he eats in a day, you can visit his Instagram[iii] page. Food quality matters. Jason recommends beginning with nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods rather than focusing exclusively on calories or macronutrient percentages. This was a huge paradigm shift for me. At the time, I could tell you the calorie count of almost any food. But after listening to Jason, I stopped thinking only about calories in and calories burned. Instead, I began noticing which foods left me feeling satisfied, energized, and full. Hunger and fullness provide useful information. Learning to recognize physical hunger, satisfaction after eating, cravings, changes in energy, and fullness can help us understand how different foods affect us. This was another eye-opener for me. I began experimenting with intermittent fasting and eating within a defined window. This practice helped me learn what hunger actually felt like without immediately becoming afraid of it. With time, my body became more accustomed to recognizing hunger cues and waiting until it was time to eat. This became useful when I was traveling. If I couldn't find a restaurant or food choice that worked for me, I learned that I could wait rather than eat something simply because I was uncomfortable with feeling hungry. I also learned that drinking water could sometimes help that hunger feeling to feeling pass. Tracking can be helpful—but it is only a tool. Tracking may help someone understand portions, macronutrients, (how much protein, carbs or fats are in a certain food) or eating patterns. But when tracking becomes rigid, stressful, or obsessive, it can make a healthy lifestyle more difficult to sustain. I used an app to track my carbohydrates, proteins, and fats during the first few months. Once I understood what worked for me and found meals I could repeat, I no longer needed the tracker. The tracking served its purpose: it taught me something. But it didn't need to control me indefinitely. Experimentation builds self-awareness. Instead of blindly following someone else's formula, Jason encourages us to test different foods and routines while paying attention to our energy, appetite, mood, sleep, and performance. I liked Jason's food choices, so I used many of his meals as a starting point and adjusted the portions for my own body and needs. Sustainability (the long-term vision) matters more than short-term perfection. The most effective nutritional approach is one that supports your health while remaining realistic enough to continue over time. I had always believed that I ate healthy foods, but I didn't fully understand how to build meals that worked for me until I began following Jason's work. His guidance helped me move from generally trying to “eat healthy” to understanding how specific choices affected my energy, focus, and performance. Now I know what breakfast foods work best for me when I have a long day, without access to food, and what refuels me after a long hike, as well as what helps me to wind down before sleep. The goal is greater freedom—not another cage. Jason's lion metaphor reminds us that a nutrition plan should help us reconnect with our bodies rather than make us feel controlled by numbers, rules, and spreadsheets. Once we learn what works for us, it becomes easier to stay on track without constantly measuring everything. I still eat many of the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My youngest daughter has now discovered the meals that work best for her and has become an excellent cook who prepares her own food every week. There is still one person in our house who insists he will never change the way he eats. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he might try the carrots and celery I have ready to go--someday. HOW CAN WE PUT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 1 INTO PRACTICE? First, begin by improving the quality of one meal each day. Build it around minimally processed foods that include some protein, healthy fat, fiber, and vegetables that are appropriate for your chosen nutritional approach. Like me, once you connect with someone you trust, you can learn from them. Second, pause before eating and ask yourself: Am I physically hungry, or am I responding to stress, habit, boredom, or simply the availability of food? This concept is still important for me. I sometimes reach for a snack when I'm stressed or rushing. In those moments, I can pause and consider whether a glass of water—or a few quiet minutes—would meet the real need more effectively. Third, slow down while eating. Give your brain and body enough time to recognize satisfaction. Halfway through the meal, pause and notice whether you are still hungry, comfortably satisfied, or already full. Bob Proctor, who has appeared often throughout this podcast, used to say often: “Do you taste your food?” Are you eating slowly and mindfully enough to notice how your food actually tastes? I noticed something interesting recently while eating at a steak restaurant. I had removed alcohol from my diet at the beginning of August after realizing that I didn't really enjoy it. After the first month, I began noticing that I could taste food differently. At this restaurant, I experienced the flavor of shrimp cocktail in an entirely new way. That is a story for another episode, but it reminded me that when we slow down and pay attention, we may notice something we have missed before. Fourth, observe how different meals affect you. Notice your energy, cravings, mood, focus, digestion, exercise performance, and hunger during the hours that follow. Fifth, experiment with one change at a time. If you change everything at the same time, it becomes hard to identify which food or habit produced the result. Sixth, use numbers selectively. Tracking your food for a short period can provide useful information, but it does not need to become a permanent requirement. Let the data teach you rather than control you. Seventh, remember that ketosis (or intermittent fasting) is not the only path to understanding your appetite or metabolic health. Some people feel better following a ketogenic approach, while others do well with a balanced diet that includes high-quality carbohydrates. The important question is whether the approach is safe, nourishing, sustainable, and effective for you. Finally, if you take medication or have diabetes or concerns involving your kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, cardiovascular health, or eating behaviors, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, or another significant dietary change. The goal is not to copy someone else's perfect formula. The goal is to gather information, listen carefully to your body, and gradually uncover the nutritional approach that helps you feel and perform at your best. CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH In Clip 2, (click the link to watch the video clip) Jason and I discuss one of the most difficult parts of creating a healthy lifestyle: continuing to make intentional choices when the people around us do not understand or support what we are doing. I described the challenge of teaching my daughters healthy eating habits while they watched their friends eat fast food and sugary foods. As a parent, it can feel as though you are the “bad guy” when you establish boundaries or offer healthier choices that your children do not yet appreciate. Jason explained that these lessons might not make sense to them when they are young, because eating well did not feel necessary to them at that stage of their lives. They really want to fit in. But that did not mean they weren't paying attention. His message was to keep leading by example. The people around us may resist our choices, criticize us, or even think we are being extreme—but they are still watching. When improving their own health eventually becomes important or necessary, they may remember the habits, choices, and lessons they witnessed. The main idea is simple but powerful: Push through the immediate backlash, because the example you set today may become someone else's roadmap tomorrow. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 2 People may resist what they do not yet need—or what they did not choose. Health advice can seem unnecessary to someone who has not experienced a problem, consequence, or don't have a personal desire to change. We each need to arrive at the point where we want the change for ourselves. Resistance does not mean your example is being ignored. People may question your choices while quietly observing your consistency, discipline, and results. When Jason predicted that I would notice the effects of my healthy eating choices years later, I had no idea how accurate he would be. Years after this interview, my youngest daughter now meal-preps. She is a wonderful cook, and I can learn from the foods she prepares each week. My oldest daughter (also meal preps) and thanked me for not making junk food and fast food a normal part of their childhood. They definitely ate some of these foods when they grew older, but they were grateful that those foods had not formed the foundation of what they ate when they were young. I'll never forget when she said “Hey Mom, thanks for making us eat healthy when we were little.” I remember being shocked—and grateful—that I had stayed true to what I believed was right. At the time, I sometimes wondered whether I was depriving them of experiences their friends enjoyed. People thought I was from a different planet when I told them I had never bought fast food for the kids. Years later, I could see that my example had made an impact, even when there was little evidence of it in the moment in those early years. Timing matters. We cannot force another person to change before they are ready. But we can make sure that helpful information and a positive example are available when their moment arrives. Leading by example can be more powerful than lecturing. Consistently demonstrating healthy habits gives other people a practical model they can use later. Children absorb more than they appear to. Even when children complain about boundaries we give them, or reject healthy choices, they are still learning what their family values and what healthy behavior looks like. Backlash is not necessarily evidence that you are doing something wrong. Making a change can disrupt established family or social patterns. Resistance may simply reflect that the new behavior is unfamiliar or that it challenges what others are accustomed to doing. Consistency creates a future roadmap. When health becomes personally meaningful to the people watching us, they may remember the lessons they once resisted and finally know where to begin. HOW CAN WE IMPLEMENT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 2? First, connect your choices to a clear personal reason. When you understand why you are exercising, eating differently, or protecting your health, other people's opinions are less likely to pull you off course. For me, these habits help me think more clearly and feel better. They also allow me to take greater ownership of my energy and performance. Second, expect some resistance. When you change a familiar pattern, the people around you may feel confused, defensive, or inconvenienced. Prepare for that response without automatically interpreting it as failure. Third, be yourself instead of constantly trying to persuade other people. Continue preparing healthy meals, exercising, recovering, and making intentional choices. Allow others to observe your consistency, energy, and results. Fourth, share with others your results, but don't expect them to join you. You can explain why a choice matters to you while giving other people the time and space to make their own decisions. Fifth, avoid turning food into a battle—especially with children. Provide healthy options, explain their purpose (food as fuel) and allow some flexibility. This took me some time. When our girls were teenagers, I eventually took them through a fast food window, but made them place their own order. Sixth, focus on what you can control. You cannot control whether someone follows your example. You can control the example you provide. Seventh, recognize small signs of influence. Someone asking a question, trying one healthy food, joining you for a walk, or remembering something you said may be enough evidence that the lesson has made an impact on them. Eating was one area where I eventually saw that I had influenced my immediate family—but it took years for that influence to become visible. Exercise was another. I have always been a regular hiker, and I took my daughters onto the trails almost as soon as they were old enough to go outside with me. For years, we hiked Camelback Mountain together during their spring break. Then one day, they came to me and said, “We aren't going hiking anymore.” When I asked why, they told me that there was almost nothing they hated more than hiking. I wasn't upset about their choice to boycott the trails. I could hike or run on my own, which I often preferred. But I wondered why they didn't enjoy the mountains or being outside. Years later, my oldest daughter began hiking with her friends and asked whether she could buy a pair of hiking shoes. I wanted to ask, “Why? I thought you hated hiking.” But I realized that all those years on the trails had not been wasted. She had been taking in the experience. She simply wanted to experience the trails with her friends as a teenager—and that made complete sense. This brings us back to Jason's central message: The people around you are taking notes. They may not use those notes today. But when change becomes relevant or necessary, your example may help them know where to begin. Push through the backlash—not by arguing with others, but by staying steady enough for your actions to speak loud and clear for you. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude Episode 407, Jason Wittrock's message gives us two important lessons. The first is about learning to listen to our own bodies. Jason encourages us to move away from the belief that one perfect formula, calorie target, or macronutrient ratio will work for everyone. Tracking can teach us valuable information, especially in the beginning. But the goal is not to remain trapped inside a spreadsheet. The goal is to use what we learn to recognize the foods and habits that help us feel nourished, satisfied, energized, and capable of performing at our best. Begin with food quality. Notice your hunger and fullness cues. Observe your energy, focus, mood, digestion, and physical performance. Experiment carefully. Let the data inform you without allowing it to control you. Jason's second lesson is about the influence of our example. When we change our habits, not everyone around us will understand. Some people may question our choices. Others may resist them. Our children, partners, friends, or colleagues may not see the value in what we are doing because the need for change has not yet become personal to them. But they are still taking notes. This may be the most meaningful part of revisiting this interview almost six years later. At the time, I could not see whether the choices I was making were influencing my family. I could only continue doing what I believed was right. Years later, the evidence appeared. My daughters remembered. They began making some of those choices for themselves—not because I forced them to, but because the example was available when they were ready to use it. This brings us back to the central pathway of Phase 3: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery creates the capacity to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the result. But this episode reminds us that movement is only one of the signals shaping adaptation. Nutrition matters. Sleep matters. Recovery matters. Consistency matters. And the environments and examples surrounding us matter. In a HUGE way! The brain and body adapt to what we repeatedly do—not merely to what we intend to do occasionally. If there is one action I hope you take from this episode, it is to choose one habit you can practice consistently enough for it to become part of who you are. It might be improving one meal. It might be slowing down and tasting your food. It might be paying attention to genuine hunger and fullness. It might be drinking water instead of automatically reaching for a snack. It might be walking, strength training, sleeping longer, or giving your body the recovery it needs to adapt. Choose one action. Observe how your body responds. Adjust what does not work. And repeat what does. This is how we move from information to implementation—and from implementation to adaptation. I'll also connect this episode to a couple others that were important at the time I interviewed Jason. EP 51[iv] was with Kelly Schmidt, my own athletic trainer who taught me how to meal prep. EP 90[v] was focused on health and wellness with Luke DePron, who was the fitness trainer who taught me to always have celery and carrots in the fridge. EP 160[vi] was with Chrissy Barth, a Functional Sports Registered Dietician who offered some great advice for fueling athletes. Many of the interviews in 2020 were focused on health and wellness and are great places to review. Health and wellness does go through different phases, but many of them remain constant. Exercise and eating healthy never goes out of style. As we bring today's conversation to a close, we are not quite finished with Phase 3. Before we move forward, we have one final step: integration. Our next Episode 408, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity, we will bring together the major ideas we have explored throughout Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition. We'll examine how movement prepares the brain to learn, how attention opens the gate to encoding, how recovery allows adaptation to occur, and how our daily habits influence our long-term capacity to learn, perform, and remain healthy. Episode 408 will help us connect these individual pieces into one complete pathway: Movement creates readiness. Readiness supports attention. Attention opens the gate to learning. Recovery enables adaptation. And adaptation builds the capacity for sustained performance. With that final integration, we will bring Phase 3 to a close—and prepare to take the next step in our journey. Because human performance does not happen in isolation. Once we have strengthened our individual capacity—our ability to move, focus, learn, recover, and adapt—we must ask what happens when that brain and body encounter another person. How do we perceive someone else? How does that perception create an affective response within the body? How do those internal signals become emotions? And how do those emotions influence trust, communication, connection, belonging, leadership, and performance? That is where we are going in Phase 4: Perception, Emotion, and Social Intelligence. We will follow a new pathway: Perception leads to affect. Affect contributes to emotion. Emotion influences mindsight. Mindsight shapes relationships. And relationships create—or disrupt—the belonging and psychological safety required for people to learn, lead, and perform at their best. Phase 3 has helped us understand how to build the capacity of the individual brain and body. Phase 4 will ask what happens when that brain and body enter a relationship with another human being. Because we do not simply respond to the world as it is. We respond to the world as we perceive it. And that perception shapes nearly everything that follows. Thank you for continuing this journey with me. I'll see you next time for our final Phase 3 integration episode, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity—before we begin Phase 4 and explore how perception shapes our emotions, our relationships, and the impact we create in the world. See you next time! FOLLOW JASON WHITTROCK Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb Watch our Full YouTube interview from 2020 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ae2xADwj_I CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfJHaFLpfbi87xPoAa_NbQ https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/ REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 94 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/personal-trainer-and-fitness-model-jason-wittrock-on-health-nutrition-intermittent-fasting-and-the-ketogenic-diet/   [ii] Jason Whittrock “What I Eat in a Day” https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcMmZ2DycK/?img_index=5   [iii] Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb   [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 51 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/fitness-expert-kelly-schmidt-on-easy-to-implement-fitness-and-nutrition-tips-to-maximize-home-workouts-and-meal-planning/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 90 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/host-of-the-live-great-lifestyle-podcast-luke-depron-on-neuroscience-health-fitness-and-growth/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast 160 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/functional-sports-registered-dietician-chrissy-barth-on-high-performance-fuel-for-athletes/  

In this episode, Steven Moore, CEO of Actabl, and Joseph Benjamin, Actabl's Chief Technology Officer, share a practical approach to using AI in hotel operations as leaders prepare for budget season. They explain why reliable operational AI depends on trusted data, how it can give hotel teams more time with guests, and how leaders can move from scattered experiments to a coherent architecture without creating new security and cost problems.Watch the webinar:Access the original on-demand Actabl webinar and see the presentation slides Explore Actabl AI:Actabl AI: Hotel AI That WorksAI Insights: From Labor Data to Labor ActionAltitude: Answers About Hotel Performance From AI You Can TrustActabl Data Services: The Data Foundation for Hotel AIActabl AI announcements:Actabl's AI Insights Cut Overtime Share of Hours by 13% Across 100-Plus HotelsActabl Introduces AltitudeActabl Launches Forward-Deployed Engineering for the Hotel IndustryActabl Granted a U.S. Patent for Hotel Data NormalizationActabl Launches AI Asset SetupActabl Hires a Global Hotel Engineering Leader as SVP of AI Asset ManagementRelated companies and episode:Steven and Joseph's earlier episode, How Hotel Companies Turn AI Into Competitive Advantage, on forward-deployed engineeringThis episode is sponsored by Actabl A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

For decades, surfboard designer and shaper Greg Webber has questioned the basic theories of surfboard design: the impact of water flow, how curves and bottom contours work together, and ultimately, how we can build a board that allows a surfer to move more efficiently through water and on a wave. Some of his ideas have been controversial, some misunderstood, and some well ahead of their time. But Greg has never been afraid to ask why a surfboard works, and that curiosity has taken him down some pretty fascinating rabbit holes. So today, we’re going to get into design, hydrodynamics, experimentation, and the evolution of the surfboard as he knows it. We may even challenge a few long-standing theories along the way. Greg and I worked together for about a decade during the early part of my professional surfing career, and I credit him with teaching me some of the key fundamentals of surfboard design. And I am really proud to have him on the Volume Podcast today. – Richie Lovett Check out Riklove’s Volume designs here: https://www.volumeshapes.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Heather explores why we get distracted when a task feels uncomfortable and how avoidance often has less to do with discipline and more to do with our desire to escape discomfort. From editing thousands of images to marketing, sales, and bookkeeping, Heather breaks down how to identify the real reason you're avoiding something and create practical systems that work with your brain, energy, and business. Discover how replacing "I should" with "I could" can reduce shame, increase choice, and help you build a business you can actually trust yourself to run.    Key Takeaways: Distraction is often an attempt to avoid discomfort. Your brain may be seeking relief from tasks that feel boring, complicated, uncertain, or emotionally risky. Distraction doesn't automatically mean you're lazy. Understanding the discomfort underneath your behavior helps you respond more effectively. False productivity can disguise avoidance. Completing comfortable tasks may feel productive while allowing you to avoid the work that matters most. Get curious instead of judgmental. Ask yourself, "What am I thinking and feeling right now?" when you notice yourself trying to escape a task. Identify the specific discomfort. Is the task too big, confusing, boring, uncertain, or demanding for your current energy? Make the work less painful. Break tasks into smaller sections, create finish lines, add rewards, schedule breaks, or ask for support. Replace "should" with "could." "I should do this" creates pressure, while "I could do this" introduces choice. You can want the result without enjoying the task. It's possible to value the outcome while disliking the work required to achieve it. Stop designing systems for an imaginary version of yourself. Build strategies around your real energy, responsibilities, and working style. You don't need the universally perfect productivity system. You need a system that works for your brain and your business. Experimentation builds self-trust. When you find a process that works, you spend less time negotiating with yourself. Your goal isn't to love every task. Your goal is to create systems that make the work manageable and sustainable. What if the task isn't the problem—the way you're asking yourself to do it is? What if you could stop fighting yourself and finally create a system your brain can trust? The solution to your productivity struggles may not be more discipline, but a completely different approach. Press play and discover how to make the work less painful, stop the avoidance cycle, and build a business that works for YOU. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

In this episode I am joined by Graham Nicholls, a leading teacher and writer of out of body experiences (OBE). Graham recalls his working class upbringing in London, his unusual schooling in a Marxist-Feminist school, and reflects at length about the British class system and its effect on his personal life and his work as a teacher. Graham details his occult explorations including contact with Goetia demons, mismatch with the chaos magic order the Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT), and explains his initiations and subsequent dark night of the soul. Graham also shares his unusual views on entities and the astral realm, considers the pros and cons of Wicca and other recently constructed traditions, and reflects on his ethos of scientific skepticism and experimentation. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Graham's evolving understanding 03:04 - Personalised teaching style 05:45 - Graham's working class upbringing in London 06:50 - Why Graham became internal 08:18 - Obsession with spiritual topics 09:47 - A childhood sense of destiny 12:31 - Positive and negative teacher reactions 15:32 - How would adult Graham understand a child like him? 17:00 - A strong father 18:40 - Reflections on being working class 22:49 - How class limit's Graham's spiritual teaching 26:02 - Cognitive dissonance and voting against your interests 28:39 - Addressing class from a spiritual context 29:40 - Diversity of London 30:11 - Graham's Marxist-Feminist school 31:47 - Resistance to feminist and racist ideologies in school 37:31 - Reflecting on the purpose of Graham's first book 38:53 - First encounter with a spiritual entity 42:45 - Unusual lack of fear 47:57 - Ethos against speculation and interpretation 48:11 - Fascination overrides fear 49:52 - Graham's unusual opinion about dangers of OBE and entities 55:53 - Research into possession literature 58:39 - Do other teachers criticise Graham? 59:54 - Demons, djinn, and pre-Christian deities 01:05:20 - Graham's interest in magick 01:07:59 - Joining the Oxford Golden Dawn 01:09:13 - Mismatch with the Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT) 01:13:01 - Experimentation with the Goetia 01:17:10 - Working with a Goetian entity 01:20:51 - Graham's Goetia experience 01:21:14 - What motivated Graham's magickal career? 01:23:07 - Pros and cons of Wicca 01:23:56 - Aleister Crowley's writing 01:26:32 - HGA working and Graham's 18.5 year initiation process 01:28:46 - Dark night of the soul and aftermath of initiation 01:30:59 - Trance work and accumulation of spiritual changes 01:33:35 - Doing magick properly 0101:34:26 - Dedicated OBE practice 01:37:14 - Willpower vs letting go 01:40:22 - Parental support of Graham's magickal practice … To find our more about Graham Nicholls visit: - https://www.grahamnicholls.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

What happens when music becomes more than entertainment?In this deeply personal conversation, we explore the intersection of music, consciousness, spirituality, self-discovery, meditation, creativity, and healing.The conversation takes us from Guatemala and the mystery school Las Piramides to years of meditation, extended silent retreats, creative exploration, psychedelic experiences, and the search for deeper states of consciousness without relying on external substances.We also explore how music can become a form of spiritual practice, how creativity can emerge through intuition and presence, why authenticity matters more than commercial success, and how sound can create a profound sense of connection between people.From discussions about Burning Man, Lake Atitlán, Vipassana, breathwork, retreats, psychedelics, suffering, healing, and the creative process to reflections on wealth, freedom, love, presence, and the meaning of life, this episode is ultimately a conversation about looking inward.A conversation about going beyond the music to understand the person, the journey, and the consciousness behind it.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — The Journey Begins: Guatemala, Music & Consciousness03:16 — Leaving Colorado & Discovering a New World09:23 — The Milestones That Shaped the Journey11:09 — Vipassana, Silence & Deep Retreats12:16 — Three Months Alone in the Mountains15:03 — Spiritual Development Over Material Success16:20 — Can Music Heal? The Spiritual Side of Creativity19:15 — Morning Rituals, Meditation & Entering the Creative Flow21:38 — Wealth, Freedom & The Inner State24:34 — Trusting Timing & Knowing When to Say No26:05 — Feeling Sound: The Technology Behind the Music28:38 — First Experiences With Psychedelics30:20 — Psychedelics: Experience, Escape or Transformation?31:40 — Intentional Use & The Search for Perspective32:16 — The Deeper Message: Unity & Oneness34:07 — Finding Connection Without Substances36:40 — Meditation, Breathwork & Going Deeper37:19 — The Transformative Power of a 21-Day Retreat38:02 — Psychedelic States vs. Meditation39:07 — Dissolving Identity & Experiencing Oneness40:05 — Healing, Grounding & Returning to Yourself42:11 — Pain, Suffering & Finding Meaning42:47 — War, Human Suffering & A Different Perspective44:35 — Divine Justice & The Limits of Human Understanding47:44 — Can Music Really Heal People?49:05 — The Evolution of His Sound & Creative Journey50:09 — Creativity, Experimentation & Finding Your Own Path50:50 — Authenticity, Self-Discovery & Spirituality51:26 — Musical Influences & Creative Inspirationhttps://masterclass.mosemusica.com/courses/masterclasshttps://keinemusik.com/

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs are faced with the difficult task of fixing a struggling bullpen as the playoffs loom.

In this season 15 opening episode, I chat with Lakeia (@_oohlalaland) about finding freedom through personal style, experimenting with color, and learning to truly wear your pieces. We talk about her childhood fashion memories in Brooklyn, her love of statement pieces and thrifting, how living in Paris has influenced her style, shopping more intentionally from Black-owned and African designers, dressing as a Black American woman abroad, and why personal style should create joy, not comparison. In this episode, she mentions: Zara Mango ASOS Parfois Follow Lakeia on her style page or her music page. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Watch BSA episodes on YouTube; Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

Dave Boehne was pretty much born into the surf world, with saltwater in his blood and foam dust in his hair. The son of legendary surf parents, shaper Steve Boehne and world-champion tandem surfer Barrie Boehne, Dave grew up around the family's iconic Infinity Surfboards in Coastal Orange County, CA, riding everything he could get his hands on and shaping his first board at 15.He went on to compete professionally in both shortboards and longboards before becoming one of the early athletes and innovators pushing stand-up paddling (SUP) into a legitimate high-performance sport, both in the surf and in racing. And this hasn't stopped.But Dave's impact goes way beyond competing. He's a surfer, shaper, designer, entrepreneur and creative force who helped drive Infinity's evolution into high-performance short boards, long boards, all forms of “alternative” craft, SUP surf and race boards, and foiling; and he rips on them all.Today, Dave runs Infinity as the second generation CEO and as Creative Director and he isn't just preserving the family legacy… he's pushing it forward.Dave talks story about the evolution of the Infinity brand, growing up in the middle of an iconic surf family and the legendary surf community of South Orange County, CA and being surrounded by legends and influences across the world of surf.Stick around for the Brown Blurr himself, Captain Speed Freak… Dave Boehne.0:00 – Introducing Dave Boehne5:35 – Growing Up in the Boehne Surfing Family12:10 – The History and Legacy of Infinity Surfboards19:05 – Finding His Own Path in the Surf Industry26:15 – Competition, SUP Racing & Life as an Athlete33:20 – Becoming a Surfboard Shaper and Designer40:35 – How Athlete Feedback Improves Board Design47:50 – Experimentation, Innovation & Testing Equipment55:10 – Running a Family Business and Building Infinity1:02:25 – How Surfing and Paddleboarding Have Evolved1:10:05 – Longevity, Creativity & Staying Motivated1:18:20 – The Future of Board Design & Final Reflections

Nathaniel J. Gillis ( @nathanieljgillis ) joins us today to dive deep into the chilling intersections of demonology, the UFO phenomenon, and occult practices throughout history. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Nephilim, physical entity manifestations, CE5 summonings, and how modern government compartmentalization mirrors ancient occult rituals. From Aleister Crowley and NASA's hidden ties to Diana Walsh Pasulka's research and Nathaniel's most terrifying real-life cases, we examine what might truly be behind these manifestations. Welcome to Camp!

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Smilies, something big is coming… Pass Around the Smile is so much more than a podcast, it's a whole world. Be the first to step inside https://passaroundthesmile.com/pages/subscribeToday's episode is such a special one! I'm joined by the incredible Grace Miller, who quite literally got paid as an actual job to fail. Grace was the Head of Failure and Experimentation at Steven Bartlett's Flight Story, and she joined the team back in 2022 when The Diary of a CEO had just 100,000 YouTube subscribers, riding the wave all the way to tens of millions and building an entire department around the idea that failing on purpose is actually the fastest way to grow.We talk about her wild, subconscious manifestation story of landing her dream role in one single week, why she has never once felt comparison or self-doubt, and how she built psychological safety into a company culture so people actually felt safe to try. We chat about:~ How Grace subconsciously manifested her job at Diary of a CEO before she even knew it was possible ~ Why she has never experienced comparison or self-doubt, and how she reframed other people's success as their journey, not a measure of her own ~ What it actually means to run a "Failure and Experimentation" department, and how psychological safety changes everything ~ Her Red Bull fridge manifestation story (you have to hear this one) ~ Why undeniable optimism, not the absence of fear, is what gets you there ~ What she'd say to anyone sitting on an idea but too scared to take actionIf you've ever felt like your dreams are too far away, or that failure is something to hide rather than share, this episode is going to remind you that it doesn't have to take as long as you think, and it definitely doesn't have to be perfect.Grace has since taken the leap herself, launching Grace Experiments and Experiment Media. Grace Miller's links below. LinkedIn Grace Experiments on Instagram Grace on YouTube Grace's Website A big thank you to Propeller Advisory for sponsoring this episode. You can find their links below! Propeller's Website Propeller on Instagram Katie's (owner of Propeller) Personal Instagram Cleo's links below! ⁠⁠⁠Visit Pass Around the Smile here!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community group here!⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

What if building a $100K photography business could actually be fun and easy? In this episode, Heather sits down with Jessica Wasik, owner of Bark and Gold Photography, founding member of Elevate, and now a head coach inside the program. Jess has built a photography business generating around $200,000 per year, but there was no magic formula behind it. Instead, her success came from experimenting, meeting people, staying visible, investing in education, and refusing to make every obstacle mean something had gone wrong. Heather and Jess unpack the clues behind her success and why you don't need more clients, more stress, or more hours to build a profitable photography business.  You can check Jessica's incredible work here: https://barkandgoldphotography.com/  This episode is also a powerful example of what makes Elevate different. Jess didn't simply learn from Heather; she became part of the community, grew her own business, and now helps other photographers do the same as a head coach. Being surrounded by photographers who are actively creating the results you want gives you something incredibly valuable: evidence that it's possible. Key Takeaways: Success leaves clues. Instead of searching for one magic formula, study how successful photographers think, act, experiment, and respond when things don't work. Experimentation is a powerful marketing strategy. Jess is constantly testing new ideas rather than waiting for someone to tell her exactly what will work. Not every experiment needs to succeed. If something doesn't work, you can simply let it fade away and try something else. Meet people instead of waiting to be discovered. Jess recognizes that if people don't know she exists, they can't book her. Being an introvert doesn't mean you can't market yourself. You don't need to become an outgoing, extroverted salesperson. You can simply connect with people in a way that feels authentic to you. Stop worrying about things your clients aren't worried about. Photographers can spend enormous amounts of energy analyzing things that their clients don't even notice or care about. Learn to turn down the volume on your thoughts. Jess's "overthinkatorium" is a great reminder that you don't have to listen to every thought your brain produces. Look outside your industry for inspiration. Other businesses can provide fresh ideas when everyone in your own industry seems to be doing the same thing. Education can have a tremendous return. Investing in learning can give you skills, ideas, confidence, and strategies that continue paying off long after the initial investment. Don't chase every shiny object. Take what is useful from education and leave what doesn't fit your business or personality. You don't need more clients to reach six figures. You may simply need fewer, more aligned clients who are willing to invest more. You don't have to work yourself into the ground. Profitability and quality of life can coexist. Put yourself in proximity to people creating the results you want. Seeing other photographers succeed can provide evidence that your own goals are possible. Make business fun instead of miserable. There will always be challenges, but you don't have to build a business you hate running. What if six figures doesn't require more clients, more hours, or more stress? What if the photographers already doing it could show you exactly what you're missing? Jess's story proves that success can be built through experiments, education, visibility, and a willingness to keep going. Press play and discover the clues behind a $200K photography business, and what you can start doing differently today. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

In this sixty-fourth installment of fictional horror written and narrated by Dan Cummins, Maggie and Ray are trapped inside Peterson's together after midnight. Will one of them survive being ran through the levels of Evan's cruel experiment? Will both of them? Will Wes's plan to shut down the lab beneath the store work? And who is Wes, really? All will be revealed in this action-packed finale. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Agentic Conversations, we sit down with Ambud Sharma, Principal Engineer at Pinterest, responsible for general technology efficiency, fresh off delivering a controversial keynote on AI infrastructure optimization at scale.Ambud walks us through his Five Layer Cake framework - a structured approach to driving efficiency across every level of the AI stack, from silicon and hardware procurement to model selection, inference engine design, and governance. We explore how decisions compound across layers to unlock real business growth, and how the wrong choices can lock you into expensive commitments for years.We stress test the framework against two very different business models: what the stack looks like if you are building the next Cursor, and how it changes entirely if you are building the next YouTube. Along the way we cover hardware immutability, inference engine warm-up costs, GPU occupancy, context switching, quantization trade-offs, model routing, and why experimentation discipline is the only thing that keeps AI infrastructure costs from getting out of control.We also look at how this framework holds up in the emerging agent era, what changes when agent-to-agent communication becomes the norm, and why agent traffic just passed bot traffic on Cloudflare. The conversation closes on a deceptively simple takeaway: there is no silver bullet, and experimentation at every layer always comes first.Pinterest: https://about.pinterest.com/Alex Salkever: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsalkeverAmbud Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambudTimestamps:[0:00] Introduction and the controversial keynote[2:09] The five-layer cake explained[4:30] Why hardware decisions are irreversible[6:47] Two business models: building Cursor vs YouTube[10:42] Applying the five layers to a YouTube-style company[14:23] Experimentation as the core efficiency method[17:09] Inference stack: context switching and warm-up costs[20:07] Model layer: why changing models breaks everything[24:10] When you should not use an LLM at all[26:41] Governance and routing: right model for the right task[29:20] Horror stories of unchecked token spend[31:37] Experimentation discipline without stifling innovation[34:35] How the five layers change in the agent era[36:05] Agent-to-agent communication and governance complexity[38:27] Core takeaway: experimentation first at every layer

Michelle Eatherton, Chief Business Officer at Liminal, shares how she convinced her co-founder to build the company partner-led from the very first call, before there was even a product. She and Tye dig into why mid-market enterprises are the underserved sweet spot for AI governance tools, and what it really takes to earn a hyperscaler co-sell relationship.

Content warning: some of this episode focuses on sexual enslavement and medical experimentation. The Asia-Pacific theater saw its own scenes of brutality during World War II. But many of us don't know about them. Jenny Chan co-founded Pacific Atrocities Education to raise awareness of these lesser-known horrors. This conversation focuses on the Imperial Japanese Army, which occupied parts of China between 1937 and 1945 as part of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Jenny uncovered new details that showed how intelligence-gathering and covert research enabled war crimes. For more information, please visit Pacific Atrocities Education: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/ Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@sasha-ingber  For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit: https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs. 

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode, Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich are joined by Dr. William Harvey to explore one of the biggest challenges in continuous improvement: sustainment. Together, they discuss why organizations can be great at launching improvement initiatives but struggle to maintain momentum and achieve lasting results.William identifies three fundamental conditions that influence whether improvement efforts stick: the work must feel meaningful, people must feel safe doing it, and they must have the time to do it. The conversation explores the critical role psychological safety plays in building ownership and engagement, along with how leaders can create trust by consistently listening to employees, removing obstacles, and following through on commitments.The discussion also dives into Toyota Kata and deliberate practice as practical approaches for developing problem-solving capability throughout an organization. William explains how small experiments, daily coaching, and shared responsibility between coaches and improvers can turn continuous improvement from a temporary initiative into an everyday habit.Whether you're leading a team, coaching problem solvers, building an improvement culture, or trying to prevent your latest initiative from becoming another "flash in the pan," this episode provides practical insights for creating an environment where continuous improvement can truly sustain.Key Takeaways:Sustainment requires meaningful work, psychological safety, and protected timeLeaders build trust by listening, removing barriers, and consistently following throughContinuous improvement must become part of the work—not something added on top of itToyota Kata builds problem-solving capability through deliberate practice and experimentationLinks:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamharveyhttps://www.findleansolutions.com/summit-2026/https://www.findleansolutions.com/ 

It's a "Free-For-All Friday" edition of What's On Your Mind. Host Scott Hennen is joined by co-host Hayden Smith (NDSU Turning Point USA President) alongside guests Garrett Elwood and Jacob Hanson from the Hive in Grand Forks. The episode kicks off with a recap of the T-REX tech demonstration at Grand Forks Air Force Base, featuring counter-drone swarm technology. Later, Scott interviews U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner about Opportunity Zones, housing deregulation, and First Lady Melania Trump's Foster Youth to Independence initiative. During the second half of the show, Hayden steps in as guest host to lead a heated debate on the Lindsay Clancy trial, discussing mental illness, medical malpractice, and the ethics of the legal system. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:00:15 — T-REX Tech & Drone Defense: Scott and Kev recap the T-REX (Technical Reconnaissance and Experimentation) event at Grand Forks Air Force Base, pitching a lighthearted idea to deploy drone swarms against local illegal street racers. 00:02:18 — Introducing Turning Point USA & Local Activism: Hayden Smith shares his journey as Chapter President of Turning Point USA at NDSU and discusses transitioning campus leadership into broader civic engagement. 00:06:05 — The Counter-Drone Threat & Swarm Drones: Garrett and Jacob from the Hive break down counter-drone technology and review footage of a 20-drone swarm exercise designed to shoot down potential airborne threats. 00:10:15 — Free-For-All Friday Mailbag: The hosts field text messages from listeners, covering everything from European slang to debates over societal tolerance and gender dysphoria. 00:13:30 — Downtown Fargo Culture: Rocky Schneider, Executive Director of the Downtown Community Partnership, discusses Fargo's vibrant local restaurant scene, new convention center plans at the Civic Center, and public safety perceptions. 00:16:05 — HUD Secretary Scott Turner on Housing & Opportunity Zones: Secretary Scott Turner breaks down how Opportunity Zones have driven over $100 billion into under-resourced communities and outlines new executive orders targeting housing affordability. 00:18:22 — Melania Trump's Foster Youth Initiative: Secretary Turner highlights HUD's partnership with First Lady Melania Trump to secure safe housing and resources for youth aging out of the foster care system. 00:20:15 — Deep Dive into the Lindsay Clancy Trial: Hayden, Garrett, and Jacob discuss the legal, psychological, and social media fallout surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case, debating whether her actions should be legally classified as murder or non-guilty by reason of insanity. 00:27:10 — Jury Verdict Speculation &…

Younger generations are reshaping caffeine consumption. Our U.S. Household Products and Beverage Analyst Dara Mohsenian discusses how the growing appetite for energy drinks could influence beverage habits for years to come. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Dara Mohsenian: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Dara Mohsenian, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Household Products and Beverage Analyst. Today, we're going to talk about how the next generation of U.S. consumers is really redefining their daily caffeine boost. It's Monday, August 31st at 10am in New York. For generations of Americans, caffeine has been synonymous with coffee. You wake up, make a pot, or stop at a coffee shop and start your day. But the picture today is different. Younger consumers have grown up with many more choices to jumpstart their day. Walk into a convenience store, gym, or college library these days, and you'll see that energy drinks are increasingly becoming an alternative for getting their caffeine boost. The reason people are drinking more of these caffeinated beverages is pretty straightforward. They want more energy. Among consumers who increased their energy drink consumption over the prior three months, 61 percent said they needed more energy. Experimentation is important, too. 44 percent cited trying new flavors, and 37 percent said they were trying new brands. Our survey of roughly 3,000 U.S. consumers points to significant runway for energy drinks going forward. When we spoke to current energy drink consumers, a net positive 19 percent expected to increase their consumption over the next three months. That's well above our prior surveys and is true for both men and women. Perhaps more interesting is who expects to drink more. Demographics have always been a key driver of energy consumption. The younger generation is increasingly choosing energy drinks over, historically, coffee and carbonated soft drinks. In our survey, importantly, if you look at the 25- to 34-year-old and 35- to 44-year-old age groups, they actually showed the strongest forward intentions to increase consumption. This means that the consumers who embrace energy drinks at the very young ages don't appear to be aging out of the category as they become older. They're taking the habit with them, essentially. It's also important to point out that caffeinated drinks is not a zero-sum game. Yes, the generational preferences are shifting, but the total pie is really growing here. Energy drinks is the biggest share gainer within caffeinated drinks, but only 20 percent of incremental energy drink consumption in our survey came directly from switching from coffee, and 22 percent directly from switching from carbonated soft drinks. So, most of the demand is actually incremental to caffeinated drinks in general. Going forward, we do expect energy drinks to be the highest growth segment within caffeinated drinks, growing at a high single-digit rate. We're even seeing it replace areas such as alcohol and snacks as it's moved to that affordable indulgence. And that's particularly driven by GLP-1, also accentuating the need for caffeine for consumers who are losing weight and have less energy.So, we see robust high single-digit energy category growth as likely to continue. That's been the compound rate, 9 percent over the last 15 years. Going forward with the demand drivers we talked about in a rational pricing environment, we see that likely to sustain. And much of the energy top-line momentum has been supported by new products and innovations. That includes zero sugar drinks. They're perceived as better for you. They're attracting new consumers, particularly women. And also, older consumers are sticking with the products as they age. Energy drinks have also become more affordable versus other beverage categories, particularly beverages, where the price increases have been sharper. Convenience is another part of the appeal. Among consumers who recently switched from coffee to energy drinks, 57 percent cited more caffeine per beverage and 45 percent pointed to convenience. Nearly half preferred the flavor of energy drinks, while 45 percent cited greater flavor variety. There may also be room for energy drinks to show up in more places. In our survey, 47 percent of consumers said they would buy more energy drinks if they were available in vending machines, 46 percent in fast food and fast casual restaurants, 37 percent in coffee shops, and this is showing up in custom energy drinks at a lot of the coffee shops covered by my colleague Brian Harbor. Again, it's expanding the pie. It's not just about taking share from carbonated soft drinks or coffee. So, America's caffeine habit is really enduring, and it's expanding. Younger consumers, they have more flavors, more formats, more ways to fit caffeine into different parts of the day, and those caffeinated preferences don't appear to be tapering off as consumers age. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

AuDHD brains face many challenges when it comes to projects. It's something I've put a great deal of time and learning into, both personally and professionally. This episode covers many ideas and approaches that tend to work for us.Key Takeaways:We usually learn to use what I call the Adrenaline-Anxiety Approach. While effective short-term, it can lead to burnout and other issues.A monotropic approach is more sustainable and individualized... and it can feel slow at first.Experimentation as a core toolCreating just enough structure and safety to get going, without getting bogged down (loose planning)Working with the brain states you haveManaging interruptions, inputs, and daily lifeFinding the balance that works for youThe episode also walks through the Love Your Brain course, designed to help AuDHDers understand their mind-body system, work with brain states, and navigate project challenges. The course emphasizes self-compassion, experimentation, and building processes tailored to individual needs.Repost - originally posted July 12th 2024Links mentioned:Devon Price's Laziness Does Not Exist article, and a PDF if you're not on MediumThe transcript may be especially useful for this episode! (It'll take a few seconds for the link to fully load to this episode)Love Your Brain course (and the Sep/Oct 2026 live round info) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jason Leydon and Ryan discuss the extremes of endurance, the importance of program design, and the pitfalls of relying on templated programs in gyms. They explore how outliers in sports demonstrate extraordinary mental toughness and how gym owners can improve their programming and coaching strategies.   Key Topics Extreme endurance feats and their lessons for training The importance of personalized program design The role of mental toughness and resilience in sports Pitfalls of relying on cookie-cutter gym programs Strategies for gym owners to improve member retention and performance Takeaways Extreme endurance athletes demonstrate extraordinary mental toughness and strategic effort management. Template programs often fail to account for individual community needs and can hinder long-term progress. Gym owners should program for their specific demographic and community culture. Investing in coaching and program design education is crucial for sustainable gym success. Sound Bites "391 miles running the same 4.1 mile loop, 94 hours straight." "No sleep, that level of grip is insane to me." "Template programming is a slap in the face to the members." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Extreme Endurance Feats 01:01 Details of the 94-Hour Ultra Endurance Race 02:04 The Mental and Physical Demands of Ultra Endurance 03:15 The Science and Strategy Behind Endurance Events 04:18 Notable Outliers in Endurance Sports 05:27 The Value of Outliers and Mental Toughness 07:18 The Impact of Technology and Social Media on Endurance Sports 08:34 The State of Affiliate Programming and Its Pitfalls 09:53 The Importance of Custom Program Design in Gyms 12:38 Understanding General Physical Preparedness (GPP) 13:08 The Evolution of Affiliate Programs and Their Focus 14:26 Aligning Programming with Demographics and Goals 22:58 Long-Term Progression and Program Variability 25:29 The Value of Play and Experimentation in Programming 26:43 Supporting Coaches and Continuous Education in Gyms

In this episode of the Travis Makes Money Podcast, Travis and producer Eric dive into how traditional media is adapting to changing audience behavior, using Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show as a case study. They discuss the rise of microdramas, why audiences increasingly prefer clips and unfiltered long-form content, and what creators and business owners can learn from media companies experimenting with new formats. They also explore the tension between polished production and authenticity—and why there may not be one “right” approach to creating content. On this episode we talk about: Why Jimmy Fallon and traditional media companies are experimenting with microdramas and vertical content How shrinking attention spans and fragmented audiences are changing the entertainment industry Why podcasts and long-form content can succeed despite the rise of short-form media The difference between highly produced content and more spontaneous, authentic content How creators and businesses can experiment with different formats to discover what works Why businesses should consider creating their own recurring “microdramas” or shows instead of relying solely on traditional advertising What creators can learn from The Tonight Show constantly testing new ideas Top 3 Takeaways Find your format by experimenting. There isn't one universally correct approach to content. Some creators succeed with highly scripted, heavily produced videos while others thrive with spontaneous, low-production content. The key is to keep testing until you find what works for your audience. Don't be afraid to try things that might fail. One of the biggest advantages creators and entrepreneurs have today is the ability to experiment quickly and cheaply. You can try a three-hour episode, a two-minute microdrama, a new series, or an entirely different format without needing a massive corporate approval process. Turn your content into an asset for your business. Businesses can create their own recurring content series that entertains or educates without being a traditional advertisement. When the business naturally becomes part of the setting or story, the content can build awareness while still giving the audience something they actually want to watch. Notable Quotes "There's a reason why the audience is going to these other places." "Can you find your format and your footing? Do people like the content? Are they gonna continue to follow?" "Just get in the creator chair and try whatever you can try because you never know what's going to be the thing that actually takes off and works." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: Travis Chappell A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many ways to age a cheese so how best to refine its flavours over time? Welcome to the art of affinage - a French term that translates as "refining" a cheese - and a practice that is starting to take off in the UK. Sheila Dillon attends a competition to find the Affineur of the Year and discovers that the way you age a cheese can dramatically change its taste and texture. A cheddar can become more like a comté by changing the temperature, humidity and length of the ripening process. She hears from practitioners who regularly wash and turn their cheeses. Some have buried cheeses in coal holes, encased them in clay pots or even played them music to find new ways of making traditional cheeses taste differently. Experimentation with these techniques has led to new cheeses entering the market. In this programme the dark arts of affinage will be revealed.Presented by Sheila Dillon and produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Robin Markwell