Podcasts about F word

You know that moment. You had a plan. You felt good about it. And then one unplanned meal, one late night, one vacation evening and before you've even put the dish in the sink, the word shows up. Failure. And it doesn't feel like a word. It feels like a verdict. Your brain lines up the evidence. You're not trying hard enough. You never stick with anything. You're never going to change. And what started as one bowl of ice cream at 9pm has somehow become a statement about who you permanently are. This episode is about that sequence. Where it comes from, why your brain does it, and four surprisingly quick tools to break it — including a Harry Potter spell, a Shakespearean ice cream monologue that made my client cry laughing, and a little something from psychology called cognitive defusion.   What You'll Learn in This Episode Why "failure" stops feeling like a word and starts feeling like an identity The psychology of cognitive fusion and why your brain treats thoughts like facts Four specific tools to take the power back from the failure spiral How to replace the thought with something your brain can actually grip Why one unplanned meal is never the whole story   Key Takeaway The failure spiral isn't a character flaw. It's a brain pattern, and brain patterns can change. The four steps in this episode won't stop the thought from showing up. They will stop it from running the whole show.   Listen If You've Ever Thought... "I ruined it. Again." "Why can't I just stick with anything?" "I was doing so well and then I completely blew it." "One bad night and I'm back to square one." "I don't know why I even try." Want More? If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe to The Confident Body Podcast. Every week we talk about the mental and emotional side of weight loss, the part that diets never cover. We cover things like sustainable weight loss, emotional eating, self-trust around food, and how to break free from diet rules that have never worked long term. Because the goal isn't just to lose the weight. It's to become someone who knows how to keep it off and feel good while doing it. Leave a review if this episode helped you. It only takes thirty seconds and it helps other women find the show.   Check out my new Substack page! You'll get bonus articles, inspiration, and wisdom. Plus some extra goodies I've got rolled up my sleeve. Check it out at: https://substack.com/@coachlizziemerritt   PS: Ever had that moment when you just WANT it?  Your brain doesn't care if you're hungry. It just tastes SO good and you just want it.  If that's you, then download the guide I JUST WANT IT. IT TASTES SO GOOD at: confidentbody.coach/wantit   Get the book my new book LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle 

Avoid the tyranny of orthodoxy, the F-words, goal setting and real life application.

Zach is heading to Florida so Stoney and Ross take the wheel as they answer mailbag questions from listeners, talk about the Titans chances to win the division in 2026 and compare each position group on this years roster to last years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond the labels: How to set goals and identify intervention ingredients for children with childhood-onset disabilities through the novel F-words Lens Tool (instructional)

Keynote: Changing the conversation on childhood disability: family voices and power of the F-Words

This is the final episode of the series and it is one that I originally recorded for the F Word at Work podcast, but I am so glad it is finding its home here. As we head into summer and those of you in education start to think about fitting treatment around the school calendar, I wanted to make sure this conversation reached you.I am joined by Caroline Biddle and Devon-Louise Oakley-Hogg, both teachers, both with their own lived experience of fertility treatment, and both co-founders of One Full Round: a campaign to bring fair, funded fertility leave to schools across the UK. Together they have developed a free model policy that any school can adopt, which has already been taken on by the Avanti Schools Trust, making it the first multi-academy trust in the country to offer full paid fertility treatment leave.Devon's story is particularly raw and honest. She stopped treatment two years ago at the age of 30, having spent £25,000 and gone through three rounds of egg collection without success. She talks about what it felt like to get devastating embryology phone calls at break time and then walk straight back into a Year 11 classroom. Caroline's story ended with a successful outcome, but the decade it took to get there, including having her pay docked when appointment letters started saying 'fertility' instead of 'gynae', shaped everything that One Full Round is now trying to change.Content note: This episode includes discussion of male factor infertility, azoospermia, failed IVF cycles, embryo loss and the decision to stop treatment.What we discuss in this episode:Caroline's experience of having her pay cut mid-treatment when appointment letters changed from 'gynaecological' to 'fertility' and the headteacher's response when she raised itWhy the line manager relationship in schools works differently: it is the headteacher, not the line manager, who has the final sayDevon's fertility journey: her husband's azoospermia diagnosis, three rounds of egg collection, £25,000 spent, and the decision to stop treatment at 30The phone calls from the embryologist at break time, and having to walk into a Year 11 class immediately afterWhy Devon says she does not yet feel ready to consider parenthood because she has not yet got back to who she was before treatmentThe guilt that comes from being a teacher going through fertility treatment: letting down your classes, taking sick leave, going in ill after egg collectionWhat Caroline's 2022 survey of more than 120 teachers found: guilt was one of the most recurring themes in over 3,200 words of open commentsWhy a written fertility policy matters even in schools that 'already let everyone go to appointments'What the One Full Round model policy actually covers: one full round of treatment from investigations to embryo transfer, paid leave, partner leave, and provisions for a cancelled cycleHow Avanti Schools Trust became the first trust in the country to adopt the policy, offering six weeks of full paid fertility leaveWhy some schools resist the policy and why they are short-sighted to do soThe recruitment and retention crisis in teaching and why 9,000 women left between the ages of 30 and 39 in a single yearGen Z teachers checking for fertility and wellbeing policies before accepting jobsOne Full Round's ambassador programme: free training, resources and templates for teachers who want to take the policy to their schoolDevon's PhD in student misogyny towards teachers and how it connects to the wider pictureThe Keeping Women in Teaching conference and the issues it set out to address: menstruation, misogyny, menopause and infertilityCaroline's PhD research into line managers and the support they offer women going through fertility treatmentFertility Matters at Work and why the workplace fertility conversation has shifted significantly in the last decadeAlso mentioned in this episodeFollow One Full Round @onefullround Fertility Matters at Work: fertilitymattersatwork.comAm I Overreacting? Podcast with Annabel Gurnett and Amber: @amioverreactingpod on InstagramAlice McDonald's Fertility Pledge: fertilitypledge.co.ukDr Krista Wilkinson's research on fertility treatment in the workplace: Dr Krista Wilkinson on LinkedInSupport and resourcesThe Fertility Podcast is the official podcast for Fertility Action, a charity providing free peer support groups, education and campaigning for fairer access to fertility treatment. Groups run every week with no sign-up or commitment needed.Thank you to our series sponsor Wild Nutrition. As a listener of The Fertility Podcast, you can get:50% off Wild Nutrition supplements for 3 monthsA free personal consultation with an expert nutritional therapistVisit wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast to get started. Terms and conditions apply.Support the Three Peaks ChallengeBy the time you hear this, I will have done it. Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours for Fertility Action. If you would like to donate, it is still not too late and every penny goes directly to a grassroots, all-volunteer charity.Here's how you can donateStay connectedFollow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddyFollow Fertility Matters at Work: @fertilitymattersatworkEmail: natalie@thefertilitypodcast.comPlease do subscribe so the next series lands directly in your feed. And if you have a story about fertility treatment and work to share, I would love to hear from you.Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time

The meeting focused on personal branding in real estate, led by Autumn Pickering and hosted by Dill Ward. Autumn discussed the importance of defining one's personal brand and asked participants to consider what single thing they would want people to remember about them after a brief interaction. She emphasized that real estate professionals are their own brand and that personal branding begins with the first encounter, whether online or at networking events. Autumn shared her own transformation from a "stuffy suited headshot" to embracing her authentic self, highlighting the importance of intentional self-presentation in business. She introduced an exercise called "Assessing Your Core Values," suggesting participants Google a list of core values, cross out non-resonating words, and highlight values they want to embody in their personal brand.

We have questions: Is Evan A Descendant Of Richard Warren? Who will be the Last Man? Is Tom's wife still alive? Did Abigail's death at the dock turn her into the Sea Hag? Was the Boogeyman immortal like Richard Warren? And we'll try to answer because frightened man will do desperate things. We do a deep dive into Apple TV's original television series Widow's Bay episode 6 'Our History' and episode 7 'Seasickness.' #WidowsBay Widow's Bay is an American comedy horror television series created by Katie Dippold for Apple TV, starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Kevin Carroll. A skeptical mayor of a New England town refuses to bow to the superstitions of the residents who claim that the place is cursed. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Catfish's Rating  05:40 Bubba's Rating 09:58 Emmy opportunities? 11:13 Theories After Episode 7 17:44 Favorite Scare  21:01 Island MVP of the Week  23:08 Biggest Laugh  28:09 Freak of the Week  29:33 #IceCold Put Down  31:09 Is Mayor Tom's wife alive? 33:36 Is Mayor Tom actually Evan's dad? 35:13 Catfish's History of the F-Word 37:50 Listener Crazy/NotCrazy Theories 46:07 Feedback  Directors Hiro Murai Andrew DeYoung Samuel Donovan Ti West Writers Katie Dippold (created by) Katie Dippold (written by) David B. Harris (executive story editor) Alberto Roldán (executive story editor) Neil Casey (written by) Mackenzie Dohr (written by) Kelly Galuska (written by) Cast Matthew Rhys ... Tom Loftis Kingston Rumi Southwick ... Evan Charles Van Flaherty ... Gil Kylie McNeill ... Kelly Kate O'Flynn ... Patricia Kevin Carroll ... Bechir Dale Dickey ... Rosemary Stephen Root ... Wyck K Callan ... Ruth Kalala Kiwanuka-Woernle ... Hannah Christian Clemenson ... Dr. Morgan Jeff Hiller ... Dale Nancy Lenehan ... Gerrie Toby Huss ... Reverend Bryce David Dean Bottrell ... Pastor Collins Veanne Cox ... Abigail Stevens Betty Gilpin ... Sarah Westcott Warren Hamish Linklater ... Richard Warren Composer David Fleming Production Designer Steve Arnold (production designer)  Art Directors Peter Borck (supervising art director) Bryan Felty Patrick Scalise (art director)

Feedback is something we often crave yet simultaneously fear. In this episode, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Brodie Riordan, an industrial-organizational psychologist and author of Feedback Fundamentals and Evidence-Based Practices. Brodie pulls back the curtain on the academic research surrounding feedback to provide a practical, "chewed up" version that anyone can use. They discuss why most people are unskilled at giving feedback, how to avoid the dreaded "feedback sandwich," and how to manage the emotional "gap" in our brains when we are on the receiving end. This conversation is essential for anyone looking to build a culture of high performance and psychological safety.Main Topics CoveredOverfunctioning in Feedback: Why providers should stop diagnosing intentions and start sharing observable data.The Victim Mindset in Receiving: How to move from feeling like feedback is "happening to you" to being an active participant.The "Mother Robin" Metaphor: Brodie's mission to translate dense academic journals into accessible daily practices.The Four-Part Feedback Framework: Exploring the Provider, the Recipient, the Message, and the Context.Public vs. Private Self-Consciousness: Why giving feedback in front of others diverts cognitive resources away from learning.Process vs. Outcome Feedback: Why we value "negative" feedback during a task but "positive" feedback at the end.The Feedback Sandwich Critique: Why "sugarcoating" creates confusion and conditions people to wait for the other shoe to drop.Key TakeawaysStay on Your Side of the Net: You can only know what you observed (data) and how it impacted you. You cannot know the other person's intention.Feedback is a Distance Measure: At its core, feedback is simply data measuring the distance between where you are and where you want to be.Emotions Move Faster than Cognition: When you receive feedback, your emotional brain reacts instantly. Rational thought takes hours or days to catch up—give yourself grace and time to process.The "Pre-Ask" Strategy: Ask for feedback before an event (like a presentation) to lower the giver's anxiety and ensure they capture specific, high-quality data.Check Your Intention: If your goal isn't to help the person improve their future behavior, but rather to make them feel small or exert power, do not give the feedback.Episode Chapters0:00 - 2:37 Introduction: Feedback—The Gift We Fear2:38 - 5:44 Common Mistakes: Overfunctioning and Diagnosing Intentions5:45 - 9:16 The "Side of the Net" Concept and the Late-to-Meetings Story9:17 - 13:03 Brodie's Origin Story: Becoming a Feedback Convert13:04 - 15:55 Defining Positive and Negative Feedback as Data15:56 - 18:43 The Four-Part Framework: Provider, Recipient, Message, Context18:44 - 24:50 Crafting the Message: SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact)24:51 - 33:01 The Death of the Feedback Sandwich and the 3:1 Ratio33:02 - 35:28 Process vs. Outcome Feedback: When Negative is Preferred35:29 - 39:58 Context Matters: Timing, Medium, and Emotional Charge39:59 - 44:58 The Seven-Step Process for Receiving Feedback44:59 - 49:03 Feedback as a Dialogue: Aligning on Expectations49:04 - 53:53 Three Actionable To-Dos and the Feedback PlaylistConnect with the GuestLinkedIn: Brodie RiordanThe Book: Feedback Fundamentals and Evidence-Based PracticesPlaylist: Brodie's Feedback Favorites {Insert link to playlist}Connect with the HostWebsite: Happiness SquadLinkedIn: Ashish KothariBook: Hardwired for HappinessCall to Action: Ready to close the gap between your intentions and your impact? Follow The Flourishing Edge, like this episode, and share it with a colleague you want to grow with.Would you like me to help you draft your first "Pre-Ask" for feedback based on an upcoming project or presentation?

“Fascism is the term that is everywhere and nowhere in contemporary political discussions. We can talk about right-wing populism — but the type of politics they share with classic fascism is what I call red pill politics.” — David Ost Please don't use the F-word. At least to describe the politics of Trump, Orbán, Meloni, Netanyahu, Modi, Farage et al. Rather than fascism, the best way to demystify far-right populism is via the movie The Matrix through its idea of “red pill” politics. David Ost's new book, Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right, argues that to grasp the threat we need to stop stepping out of the Third Reich and into The Matrix. The red pill, borrowed from the 1999 dystopian classic, has been appropriated by the far right as a metaphor for seeing through the liberal hegemony they claim distorts reality. Popping a red pill himself, Ost argues that while today's far right shares the essential DNA of classical fascism, it nonetheless operates in a world in which outright dictatorship isn't viable. Mussolini, Ost warns, didn't become totalitarian until four years after taking power. Fascism, then, is a process. It takes time. Even dystopias require patience. The book is also a manifesto for left counter-politics. Yes, Law and Justice in Poland and Orbán in Hungary have both been voted out, Ost acknowledges. But in Poland, he warns, the Tusk government won power in 2023 and then governed timidly, afraid of alienating the center, failing its own base on abortion and LGBT rights, and then losing the presidential election. So the lesson from Eastern Europe is that economic left populism, not liberal caution, is the best antidote to red pill politics. Mamdani not Starmer. Otherwise the F-word will once again become a reality. Five Takeaways •       The F-Word Has Become Meaningless: Every application of “fascism” to Trump, Orbán, or Meloni is immediately met with the counter: “Are we killing you? Are we throwing you in jail?” And seemingly the matter is put to rest. Ost's argument: the f-word has become a conversation-stopper rather than a conversation-starter. It lets the far right off the hook by setting the bar at Nazi-level violence. The actual threat — the delegitimisation of institutions, the treatment of opponents as traitors, the erosion of democratic norms — is already underway, without the gas chambers that the f-word implies. •       Opponents vs Traitors: The Defining Distinction: In a democracy, you have opponents. You disagree with them, you campaign against them, you try to vote them out. In far-right politics, you have traitors. People who disagree with you are not legitimate participants in a political contest — they are enemies of the nation, people who do not belong, people who are working against the interests of the real people. This distinction — not violence, not the gas chambers, but the redefinition of legitimate opposition as treachery — is Ost's clearest marker of the transition from normal democratic politics to something else. •       Mussolini's Four Years: How Long Before Dictatorship? When Mussolini first came to power, there were still elections. He tried to rig the game — to gerrymander, to use contemporary parlance — and institutionalise his authority. He only turned to outright dictatorship after four years in power. That was a different time. But the pattern — of coming to power through elections and then slowly making it impossible to be removed through elections — is not unique to Italy. Ost argues we may currently be in the equivalent of Mussolini's first four years in several countries simultaneously. •       What Eastern Europe Teaches America: The Tusk Warning: Law and Justice in Poland governed for eight years and was voted out in 2023. The lesson should be hopeful. But the coalition that replaced it, led by Donald Tusk, governed timidly — afraid of doing anything that might alienate the center, failing to deliver on abortion rights and domestic partnerships, and then lost the presidential election. Ost's verdict: a Biden mistake. When the center-left or left comes to power, it must be consequentially left populist — not just different from the right in tone and temperament, but materially different in what it does for regular people. Caution is its own kind of failure. •       Mamdani as Real-World Exhibit A: Ost was writing the book when Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani campaigned explicitly to speak to voters who had voted for Trump — asking why they were moving in that direction and arguing that a universalist left could speak to their material concerns without abandoning minorities. For Ost, this is the model: economic populism that is genuinely redistributionist, that speaks to small cities and rural areas, that is tough on the issues rather than cautious about public opinion. A left that actually stands for something. About the Guest David Ost is an emeritus professor of politics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He is the author of Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right (The New Press, May 19, 2026), The Defeat of Solidarity: Anger and Politics in Postcommunist Europe, Solidarity and the Politics of Anti-Politics, and other books. He has written for a wide range of scholarly and popular publications, has done research in Polish factories, and once drove a NYC taxi. He lives in Ithaca, New York. References: •       Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right by David Ost (The New Press, May 19, 2026). •       Jonathan Rauch, “Yes, It's Fascism,” The Atlantic — the piece Andrew references at the opening, and the episode we produced around it. •       Jason Stanley, How Fascism Works — cited as the book Ost's is in conversation with. •       Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies Die — Levitsky blurbs the book. •       Episode 2894: Marc Loustau on making Hungary boring again — the companion episode on Orbán's defeat, referenced directly. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTube

Politicians are embracing a certain four-letter word - and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego tops the list. Where is the thin line between shock value and authenticity? Plus, how tensions over Taiwan could impact Arizona.

This podcast episode focused on "Consistency to Confidence" in real estate follow-up, hosted by Sara Delansig and Heather Merson. Sara shared her personal experience transitioning from admin work to sales, emphasizing how repetition and consistent practice built her confidence over time. The discussion covered strategies for handling difficult leads, including building rapport quickly, managing rejection, and developing emotional resilience. Heather and Debbie shared their experiences with group calling sessions and using bingo cards to make the process more engaging and less intimidating. The hosts stressed that confidence comes from competence developed through repeated practice rather than natural ability, and they encouraged agents to measure success by the number of reps made rather than just closed deals.

Zach and Stoney talk about the Titans that they are intrigued with for the upcoming season and dive into the Titans 2026 Schedule!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will it take for us to stop treating failure like a private embarrassment and start seeing it as a way to learn, grow, and take better risks? In this episode, Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich sits down with Nwamaka Agbo, CEO of the Kataly Foundation, for a candid conversation about the fake rules that keep philanthropy playing it safe when communities need funders to move with more courage.Together, Glen and Nwamaka explore philanthropy's complicated relationship with the F word: failure. Nwamaka makes the case that failure is already happening across the sector, but when foundations fail in secret, they miss the chance to learn and help others avoid the same mistakes. She also pushes philanthropy to think beyond what feels legally convenient and toward what is morally necessary in this moment, including moving capital beyond traditional 501(c)(3) structures. The conversation invites funders to lower the wall between investment and grantmaking, question their own risk tolerance, and consider what becomes possible when failure is treated not as a source of shame but as a powerful tool for change.

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Zach and Stoney just unload the Draft notebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast episode focused on common follow-up mistakes that real estate agents make with hot leads, hosted by Sara Delansig with co-hosts Heather and Angel. Sara shared real-world examples of lead management issues, including delayed responses and leads ghosting after initial interest. The discussion covered strategies for improving follow-up practices, such as using personalized approaches, implementing AI tools for notifications, and maintaining consistent contact through structured systems. Heather shared her experience of setting expectations with leads about the timeline and treating all leads with appropriate intensity levels based on client preferences. The hosts emphasized that while lead conversion can take significant time and effort, utilizing proper systems and maintaining consistent communication can help agents stay top of mind with potential clients.

You can do everything “right” and still wake up exhausted, headachy, and foggy and it might not be menopause at all. We're pulling back the curtain on obstructive sleep apnea in women over 50, a condition that's massively underdiagnosed because many women don't fit the stereotype of loud snoring and obvious pauses in breathing.I'm joined by my personal physician, Dr. Cannon, a dentist with deep training in dental sleep medicine, to explain what's really happening in the body at night. We talk about why the tongue is often the hidden driver of airway collapse during REM sleep, how women can subconsciously fight to keep their airway open, and why that “fight” can show up as TMJ pain, teeth grinding, neck tension, reflux, and morning migraines. We also dig into why oxygen saturation drops matter for brain health and cardiovascular risk, even when sleep apnea is labelled mild.We compare common treatment paths, including CPAP, Inspire, and oral appliance therapy, and Dr. Cannon walks through how a custom dental device gently brings the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open. You'll also hear how home sleep testing has changed the game, making it easier to get real answers without an overnight lab stay. Finally, we unpack the two-way link between sleep apnea and weight gain through stress hormones like cortisol, and where GLP medications fit into the bigger picture.If you've been blaming “this stage of life” for relentless fatigue, this conversation can help you spot the real signs and take action. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can finally get the sleep and health they deserve.Ready to FEARLESSLY FACE all the F WORDS – be inspired and encouraged?Get a copy of Amy's Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond hereFearlessly Facing Fifty and Beyond has over 200 episodes with inspiration and stories to age fearlessly and connect confidently to others thriving at midlife and beyond.Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.And don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

This week on the podcast I'm joined by comedy legend, Daniel Sloss. Daniel is currently touring Australia and NZ with his stand up special BITTER so it was great to have him swing by for a round of golf and a dad chat. We chat all things tour life with kids, stand up comedy, balancing his career and fatherhood and honestly just some hilarious stories (if you're easily offended, you're going to just have to deal with it). Absolute loved this one!COOLDAD MERCH IS LIVE! HOODIES, SHIRTS, HATS: www.cooldadco.comCoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now!https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in!If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

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I discovered a magical prescription that helps me to thrive and it boils down to a well-known word in the English language. Some are more comfortable using it than others and I've found it useful in my vocabulary but more useful in my everyday life for the last 25 years. It's become such a staple in my life that we're now BFF's. Press play to hear how the F Word and I began our close relationship 25 years ago. You just may find it as impactful in your life as I have.

Sara and Heather hosted an episode of "The F Word" podcast focused on setting proper boundaries in real estate and business relationships. They discussed how real estate agents often struggle with being too available to clients, which can lead to burnout and poor work-life balance. The hosts explored three types of boundaries - time boundaries, emotional boundaries, and standard boundaries - and shared personal examples of implementing these boundaries with clients and team members. They emphasized that strong boundaries lead to higher quality clients, faster closings, and better business outcomes, while also allowing for a more balanced personal life. The discussion included practical tips for setting boundaries with clients, such as establishing specific communication hours and having clear onboarding processes that outline expectations from the start.

Why is the F-word everywhere in Denmark - even around kids? Derek and Brooke unpack one of the biggest culture shocks for expats, from parenting dilemmas to why the word just doesn't mean the same thing here.From hearing it in schoolyards, on the radio, and even at kids' events… to navigating it as a parent, this conversation explores what happens when language, culture, and values collide.In this episode:Why the F-word doesn't carry the same weight in DenmarkThe role of English as a second languageSubtitles vs dubbing and how media shapes languageParenting in a culture where swearing is everywhereDanish vs American attitudes toward “appropriate” languageA practical (and funny) guide to Danish swear wordsA special cameo from Conrad's Danglish 1 comedy specialIf you're raising kids in Denmark or just trying to understand Danish culture, this episode will definitely make you think twice about what words really mean.➡️ Special thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Cool Accounts ApS: https://bit.ly/4doqdVcDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Sara and Heather break down how to transform one of the most avoided activities in real estate—prospecting calls—into something engaging, consistent, and even fun. They tackle the real reasons agents avoid follow-up, from fear of rejection to overthinking conversations, and reframe outreach with a simple mindset shift: focus on helping, not performing. The session introduces creative strategies to build momentum and confidence, including gamification techniques like “prospecting bingo,” candy jar rewards, and friendly competitions that turn daily calls into a game. These tools not only increase activity but also reduce stress and hesitation around outreach. Sara and Heather also dive into practical ways to improve performance—visualizing successful calls, using positive self-talk, setting clear goals, and creating an environment that supports focus and energy. If you've ever struggled with consistency in follow-up or dreaded picking up the phone, this episode gives you a fresh, actionable approach to make prospecting easier—and far more effective.

Zach and Stoney make the HUGE draft party announcement and then talk in-depth about the Titans #1 pick and scouting processSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara breaks down what happens when agents lose consistency—and how getting back to the fundamentals can reignite results. Sharing real examples, she highlights how many agents haven't lost skill, but have drifted away from the daily habits that once drove their success.The conversation explores modern challenges like call reluctance, spam filters, and shifting consumer behavior, emphasizing that today's market requires a different approach than the fast-paced environment of 2021.Sara reinforces the importance of tracking behaviors over outcomes, focusing on consistent follow-up, pipeline management, and daily action steps that create long-term success. The group also discusses mindset shifts, showing how clarity, expectations, and positivity can directly impact performance.If you're feeling stuck or inconsistent, this episode is a powerful reminder that the path forward isn't new tactics—it's mastering the basics.

Football & Other F Words' Stoney Keeley breaks down interor oline options in the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football & Other F Words' Stoney Keeley breaks down interor oline options in the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stoney Keeley of Football & Other F Words scouts WR's in the NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tennessee Titans have completed phase one of FA, what does it mean for the draft?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara and Heather dive into a powerful discussion about shifting from a lead-focused mindset to a human-centered approach in real estate sales. Instead of forcing decisions or pushing past objections, they emphasize the importance of uncovering clarity, understanding emotions, and identifying true client readiness.The conversation explores different strategies for navigating objections, handling challenging market conditions, and helping sellers evaluate options like working with an agent versus going FSBO. Sara shares her empathetic, permission-based communication style, while Heather explains her more direct questioning approach—both aimed at better understanding client motivations.They also touch on practical topics like assumable loans and how agents should guide clients toward lender expertise when navigating complex financing scenarios.The key takeaway: great agents don't force opportunities—they create clarity and help clients make confident decisions.

This week on Corporate Cafecito, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chicago native, leadership coach, and author Isaias Mercado to talk about his new book releasing today, March 10th:

Football & Other F Words' Stoney Keeley talks Titans FA options as NFL tampering beginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football & Other F Words' Stoney Keeley talks Titans FA options as NFL tampering beginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sara and Heather tackle one of the biggest missed opportunities in real estate: turning cold leads into real closings. As spring activity ramps up, they challenge agents to stop chasing shiny new leads and start reactivating the ones already in their database. They break down what a “cold lead” really is (often just wrong timing and low trust), and share practical strategies for consistent follow-up—from nurture logs and video messaging to low-pressure text re-engagement. The conversation also addresses shiny object syndrome, market comparison traps, and why patience and process matter more than constantly switching tools. Whether you focus on shorter timelines or long-term automation, this episode reinforces one key truth: conversions come from conversations. Build trust, stay consistent, and work the leads you already have.

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"You either need to call it fascism or you need to invent a new word with more or less the same meaning." — Jonathan RauchJonathan Rauch's viral Atlantic essay has reignited the debate over what to call the Trump administration. Having previously settled on "semi-fascist," Rauch now argues that Trump ticks all 18 boxes on his checklist of fascist characteristics — from the glorification of violence and territorial ambitions to Carl Schmitt's philosophy of "enemies, not adversaries." We spar over whether the term obscures more than it reveals: Is this really fascism, or just authoritarianism with American characteristics? The conversation sharpens around Minneapolis, where citizens were shot face down, and the government initially denied it happened. You don't do that to win votes, Rauch argues — you do it because you believe that's how the social contract should work. He predicts Trump will fail to turn America into a fascist country but warns that institutions like the newly expanded ICE will outlast this administration. About the GuestJonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He is the author of nine books, including The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth (2021), Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy (2025), and Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought (1993). He received the 2005 National Magazine Award.ReferencesThinkers discussed:·      Carl Schmitt was a Nazi political theorist whose "friend-enemy distinction" argued that politics is fundamentally about identifying and crushing enemies, not managing disagreements with adversaries.·      George Orwell wrote in his 1946 essay "Politics and the English Language" that "the word 'fascism' has now no meaning except insofar as it signifies something not desirable."·      Hannah Arendt was a German-American political theorist and refugee from Nazi Germany whose book The Origins of Totalitarianism examined both Nazism and Stalinism, preferring "totalitarianism" to "fascism" as the more encompassing term.Historical figures:·      Benito Mussolini invented the term "fascism" (from the Latin fasces, a bundle of rods symbolizing collective strength) and ruled Italy as dictator from 1922 to 1943.·      Francisco Franco ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975. Whether he was truly a fascist or merely an authoritarian remains debated; he never got along well with Hitler and outlasted the fascist era by three decades.·      Viktor Orbán is the prime minister of Hungary whose systematic capture of media, courts, and civil society has become known as the "Orbán playbook" — a template Rauch argues the Trump administration is following.Contemporary figures mentioned:·      Stephen Miller is a senior advisor to Trump who declared that "force is the iron law of the world" and told progressives "you are nothing" at a memorial service where the widow of the deceased had just offered Christian forgiveness to an assassin.·      Russell Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget, identified by Rauch as one of the younger ideologues building Trumpism into something more like a coherent ideology.·      Chris Rufo is a conservative activist and culture war strategist who has employed what Rauch calls "revolutionary language" in his campaigns against universities and public institutions.Essays and books mentioned:·      "Politics and the English Language" (1946) is Orwell's essay arguing that the corruption of language enables the corruption of politics, and that vague or meaningless words like "fascism" make clear thinking impossible.·      The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951) is Hannah Arendt's study of Nazism and Stalinism as parallel forms of total domination, examining how mass movements, propaganda, and terror enable regimes to control entire societies.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - (00:13) - The viral essay (02:10) - Why Rauch changed his mind (03:41) - Fascism vs. authoritarianism (05:54) - Carl Schmitt and "enemies not adversaries" (06:14) - Orwell on the word "fascism" (09:12) - Can old people be fascists? (11:51) - Blood and soil nationalism (14:14) - Minneapolis (17:51) - Kristallnacht comparisons (20:07) - The postmodern right (26:34) - Following the money (32:05) - ICE as paramilitary force

The F-Word isn't about pretending the pain didn't matter—it's about deciding whether offense or obedience will shape your future. In a world where reconciliation takes two but forgiveness takes one, this sermon calls us to release what hurt us, trust the kindness of God, and discover that forgiving others may be the very freedom our own hearts need.

Sara breaks down why lead follow-up feels harder in today's market—and why silence doesn't mean “no.” She reframes non-responsive leads as paused, not lost, and shares practical strategies for staying empathetic, consistent, and human in your follow-ups. The conversation focuses on quality over quantity, avoiding robotic outreach, and using permission-based language to create curiosity instead of pressure. This episode is all about building trust, normalizing hesitation, and re-engaging leads with clarity and confidence—without chasing or sounding salesy.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJon and I go way back to the early days of the marriage movement and before. He's currently a senior fellow at Brookings and a contributor editor at The Atlantic. He's written many landmark books, including Kindly Inquisitors, The Constitution of Knowledge (which we discussed on the pod in 2021), and Cross Purposes (which we covered last year). His new essay in The Atlantic, “Yes, It's Fascism,” is a must-read.And this episode is, if you don't mind me saying so, a must-listen. One of the best conversations I've yet had on the Dishcast. Jon is always lucid and fair and thereby chilling.For two clips of our convo — on the glorification of violence by Trump and his officials, and the cowardice of mainstream conservatives — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Trump smashing norms; his vile indecency; his early rallies; reveling in war crimes; suing everyone; the “mean tweets” defense; cultural degeneracy in America; the need for party gatekeeping; blood-and-soil nationalism; Plato on tyrants; Stephen Miller's “iron laws”; the Zelensky meeting and “having no cards”; the assassination attempt on Trump; the reprehensible Randy Fine; ICE using white nationalist anthems to recruit; anonymous masked agents; the Pretti and Good killings; the racial element of ICE roundups; the Somali fraud scandal; the over-politicization of DoJ; the two legal systems under the Nazis; Carl Schmitt; the blanket pardon for all Jan 6-ers; Vance meeting with AfD; Heritage Americans; birthright citizenship; Greenland; Venezuela; Christian nationalism; evangelical loyalty to Trump; his Board of Peace; the vandalism of DOGE; Vought's evil genius; the East Wing demolition; violent threats against moderate Republicans; the woke playing right into Trump's hands; and fears that he will manipulate the midterms.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Zaid Jilani on the Dems, Derek Thompson on abundance, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy, and Michael Pollan on consciousness. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

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