Podcasts about Family First

One of the biggest problems I've run across in recent years of taking calls on the Dr. Laura Program is of adult, married, (mostly) women who allow themselves to be emotionally drained by their demanding, needy, mentally unstable mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Those calls infuriate me.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraJoin My Family!!Receive my weekly newsletter, upcoming show and event notifications + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! And if that's not enough, you'll also get upcoming YouTube releases! What are you waiting for, it's FREE! Sign up at DrLaura.com

One of the biggest problems I've run across in recent years of taking calls on the Dr. Laura Program is of adult, married, (mostly) women who allow themselves to be emotionally drained by their demanding, needy, mentally unstable mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Those calls infuriate me.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraJoin My Family!!Receive my weekly newsletter, upcoming show and event notifications + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! And if that's not enough, you'll also get upcoming YouTube releases! What are you waiting for, it's FREE! Sign up at DrLaura.com

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble has a heartfelt conversation with her husband and business partner, Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros and Pallet Pros Academy. They discuss building a business legacy together, balancing entrepreneurship with new parenthood, and the realities of running two companies as a family. Brandon shares how Pallet Pros was inspired, the importance of creating a strong vendor network, and why consistency is key in the pallet industry. They also discussed the impact (or lack thereof) of tariffs on their business, the importance of community, and their vision for legacy with their newborn daughter, Amaiyah. The episode wraps up with fun rapid-fire questions and practical advice for entrepreneurs.Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links][AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform[Powerhouse Brandon Gamble Links]Pallet Pros: www.palletprosga.comPallet Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palletprosga/?locale=ko-KR&hl=arPallet Pros email: PalletProsGA@gmail.comPallet Pros Academy: https://www.palletprosacademy.com/[Additional Resources]Podcast Episodes on Tariffs WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt1. LISTEN HEREWTF! What the TariFfs! Pt2. LISTEN HEREX Intersection of Business & Marriage. Listen HEREEpisode Quotes:I don't like to hoard information. If I can do it, you know, if I can give somebody a bit of information that can help them out, then I want to be able to share that information with them.Pallet Pros is more of your brick and mortar distribution side. So we physically have a physical building. We have pallets there and we have workers.So at my level, I'm not really seeing an impact with tariffs. I have strategically placed my business where I work with small and medium sized businesses that for the most part ship within the country so they're not having to ship stuff overseas.My network is built around redundancy. So where if I'm not physically available, I have other people that can do the work for meWhen I come home, my brain switches from entrepreneur to now husband and father.It's beautiful chaos, running two businesses while raising a five-month-old.Legacy, for me, is building something that still operates after I'm gone. - BrandonConsistency is the number one thing if you want to succeed in the pallet business.

In the sport of lacrosse, Julie Myers is a legend. As a player, she achieved a National Championship. As a coach, she is responsible for 2 total National Championships, 6 Final Four appearances, 5 Title Game appearances, 5 ACC Championships and 27 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. She was also National Coach of the Year in 2004, ACC Coach of the Year in 2004 and 2006 . She was inducted in the US Lacrosse Hall of fame and the IWLCA Hall of Fame. In 2022, She earned the Diane Geppi Aikens Lifetime Achievement Award. But athletics is only part of her story. Julie's success in sports and life is a result of grit, resilience and putting family first. Growing up, she loved competing with her siblings while appreciating how lucky she was to be able to play. As a coach, she emphasized the value of relationships and feeling connected. As a mother, she made hard decisions that kept her on the right path. In one of the biggest tragedies to affect the lacrosse communities, the death of Yeardley Love to abuse by an ex-boyfriend, Julie Myers realized that who she was and what she accomplished was just a drop in the bucket of life but also learned that every drop is incredibly important. With the beginning on The One Love Foundation, she was determined to make her ripple bigger by creating social change, raising awareness about relationship abuse and educating about relationship health. Now as CEO, she is responsible for ultimately teaching us all to “Love Better.” Julie Myers' message and legacy show us that, “It is amazing what people can do, especially when they have to.” @join1love

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mei's Instinct: A Heartbeat Away from Family Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅坐在厨房的长桌旁，耳边是外面孩子们的欢笑声和厨房里袅袅的饭香。En: Mei sat at the long table in the kitchen, the sounds of the children's laughter and the aroma of food wafting through from the kitchen.Zh: 家里热闹又温馨，是她们南半球夏天的标志之一。En: The home was lively and cozy, one of the hallmarks of their southern hemisphere summer.Zh: 阳光通过花园里的古老树叶洒下斑驳的影子，给这座大房子增添了一份宁静。En: Sunlight filtered through the ancient leaves in the garden, casting mottled shadows and adding a sense of tranquility to the large house.Zh: 梅的奶奶李靠在椅子上，时不时地轻咳。En: Mei's grandmother, Li, reclined in her chair, occasionally coughing lightly.Zh: 这声音像一把轻轻撩动梅心弦的小提琴弦，唤起她对往事的回忆，那些与家人有关的不愉快场景。En: The sound was like a violin string gently plucking at Mei's heartstrings, evoking memories of unpleasant scenes from the past involving family.Zh: 梅心里一直有个挥之不去的担忧，生怕家人们重蹈覆辙。En: Mei had a persistent worry in her heart, fearing that her family might repeat past mistakes.Zh: “奶奶，你的咳嗽不见好转，我觉得我们应该去看医生，”梅温柔地说道，眉头微微皱起。En: "Grandma, your cough isn't getting better. I think we should see a doctor," Mei said gently, her brows slightly furrowed.Zh: 昌，是梅的哥哥，却摇头说：“梅，不用那么紧张。奶奶这只是季节性过敏。夏天是这样，每年都差不多。”En: Chang, Mei's brother, shook his head and said, "Mei, don't be so anxious. Grandma's just experiencing seasonal allergies. That's how summer is; it's almost the same every year."Zh: 听到昌这么说，梅心中闪过一丝怀疑。En: Hearing what Chang said, a trace of doubt flashed through Mei's mind.Zh: 也许真的是她多虑了？En: Could she truly be overthinking it?Zh: 可是，这种感觉是那么揪心。En: Yet the feeling was so troubling.Zh: 她知道，她必须下个决定，这是她做为家人守护者应负的责任。En: She knew she had to make a decision, as it was her responsibility as the family's protector.Zh: 夜晚降临，月光如水，照亮了厨房的地板。En: As night descended, the moonlight, like water, illuminated the kitchen floor.Zh: 梅静静地坐在那里，心中犹豫不决。En: Mei sat there quietly, torn with indecision.Zh: 可当她再次听见李轻轻的咳嗽声，犹如回荡在她内心深处的一声钟响，她坚定地决定要做正确的事情。En: But when she once again heard Li's gentle cough, echoing like a bell ringing deep within her soul, she resolved to do the right thing.Zh: 第二天早晨，梅鼓起勇气，对昌说：“我还是觉得奶奶需要见医生。请相信我。”En: The next morning, Mei mustered the courage and said to Chang, "I still feel that Grandma needs to see a doctor. Please trust me."Zh: 昌疑惑地看着梅，但他没有再争论。En: Chang looked at Mei with doubt, but he didn't argue further.Zh: 毕竟，他知道妹妹的心意，像这柔和夏日的阳光一样坚定和温暖。En: After all, he knew his sister's intentions were as steadfast and warm as the gentle summer sunlight.Zh: 医生的诊断很快就有了结果，En: The doctor's diagnosis was soon in.Zh: 李的咳嗽并不严重，只是小问题，如果不处理可能会变坏。En: Li's cough was not serious, just a minor issue that could worsen if left unaddressed.Zh: 梅松了一口气，她知道，她的坚持是对的。En: Mei sighed with relief, knowing she had been right to persist.Zh: 她感到一种久违的平静。En: She felt a long-lost sense of peace.Zh: 家人们围坐在餐桌旁，窗外树影摇曳，夏日的微风轻轻捎来温馨的气息。En: The family gathered around the dining table, with the shadows of trees swaying outside, as the summer breeze gently brought in a warm, cozy feeling.Zh: 梅抬眼，看见奶奶慈祥的笑容，En: Mei looked up and saw Li's kind smile.Zh: 她心中自豪，自己终于相信了自己的直觉，为奶奶的健康做出了正确的决定。En: She felt proud for trusting her instincts and making the right decision for her grandmother's health.Zh: 故事在这片温暖中结束。En: The story concludes in this warmth.Zh: 梅学会了如何信任自己的判断，无论他人反对与否。En: Mei learned how to trust her own judgment, regardless of opposition.Zh: 这是一个对她而言，更加坚定成熟的开始。En: This marked the beginning of a more determined and mature phase for her. Vocabulary Words:laughter: 欢笑wafting: 袅袅tranquility: 宁静reclined: 靠persisted: 坚持steadfast: 坚定illuminate: 照亮pluck: 撩动cognizant: 知晓hallmarks: 标志mottled: 斑驳evoking: 唤起doubt: 怀疑courage: 勇气mature: 成熟peace: 平静gathered: 围坐decision: 决定opposition: 反对indecision: 犹豫不决instincts: 直觉swaying: 摇曳aroma: 饭香ancient: 古老torn: 揪心frown: 皱眉descent: 降临resolve: 决定judgment: 判断gentle: 温柔

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier. Founder of Snowie Atlanta:

On this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we sit down with Petey, a powerful voice in the podcast world who's creating space for people often overlooked. His show focuses on life after incarceration and the real experiences of individuals – and their families – who've had to navigate life with a loved one behind bars. Petey shares his own story, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons he's learned while also highlighting the voices of others who know that struggle firsthand. Did we mention, he is Pebble's cousin?! This episode is raw, real, and eye-opening – you don't want to miss it. Watch on YouTube – August 22nd at 8PM

The Father Hoods are back in the building with a throwback that hits home for every parent in the game! DJ EFN breaks down the moment COVID knocked him off his feet and forced him to hit pause, while Manny Digital flips a blackout into a family bonding win. KGB comes through with rookie Dad season memories from navigating those pre-baby jitters and then pushing through the sleepless nights once the little one touched down. It's jokes, gems, and straight-up real talk as the crew shows love for each other's hustle: keeping the business running, the family happy, and the grind alive. Through the curveballs and chaos, they prove that fatherhood is all about heart, hustle, and keeping the beat going no matter what! What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:40] Mic Check, Mask Check [00:07:40] Rain Can't Wash Us Out [00:14:10] Daddy Duties [00:25:00] Calm in the Storm [00:35:00] Family First, Always Why Tune In: No fluff, all real. DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB spit fatherhood truths, crack you up, and drop gems you can't get from nowhere else in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Taylor Willis. Author, Speaker, Award-Winning Community Leader

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Taylor Willis. Author, Speaker, Award-Winning Community Leader

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Taylor Willis. Author, Speaker, Award-Winning Community Leader

Parenting isn't just about raising good kids—it's about raising godly kids. In this message from Ephesians 6, discover God's design for the family and how parents can restore order, lead with love, and shape the next generation for Him.Today's Message Notes: http://bible.com/events/49460771Stay Updated on our Campus: https://linktr.ee/nlcsearcyOnline Giving: http://newlifechurch.tv/givingMailing Address: 2851 West Beebe-Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143For more information on our campus, email us at searcy@newlifechurch.tv or visit newlifechurch.tv. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram @nlcsearcy!

We think love means hiding the truth and protecting family secrets—but that's what destroys connection.In this video, I explain why honesty is the foundation of real family relationships, and share a powerful story of a parent who rebuilt her bond with her adult child by telling the truth and owning her mistakes.If you're ready to stop living in the lies and start building a family rooted in love, watch until the end.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett  about his article, “Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps'” . This also part of Cole's ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps.] https://www.equip.org/articles/family-first-a-film-review-of-the-fantastic-four-first-steps/Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 455: Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025)Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025)Episode 453 Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth'Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth'Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsWe Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsEpisode 443: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin's Creed ShadowsBlades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin's Creed Shadows Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Caught Between Waves: A Naval Officer's Balancing Act Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: אלון עמד על המזח בבסיס הימי לחוף הים, מביט בגלים החובטים באבנים.En: Alon stood on the pier at the naval base by the shore, watching the waves crashing against the rocks.He: היה יום קיץ חם.En: It was a hot summer day.He: השמש זרחה בעוצמה, שולחת קרני אור על המים הכחולים.En: The sun shone brightly, casting rays of light on the blue waters.He: במקום שבו עבד היו ספינות קרב מסודרות בשורות מדויקות, וכל רגע היה מתוכנן היטב.En: In the place where he worked, battleships were arranged in precise rows, and every moment was carefully planned.He: בינתיים, בראשו של אלון הייתה מערבולת מחשבות.En: Meanwhile, inside Alon's head, there was a whirlwind of thoughts.He: לפני שבוע קיבל הודעה פתאומית מהמפקד - הוא נקרא להצטרף לפריסה בלתי צפויה שמתחילה בעוד חודש.En: A week ago, he received a sudden message from the commander – he was called to join an unexpected deployment starting in a month.He: יחד עם החדשות האלה, הוא נזכר בהבטחה שנתן למשפחתו לבלות איתם את הקיץ.En: Along with this news, he remembered the promise he made to his family to spend the summer with them.He: אלון, קצין מסור בצי הימי, הרגיש את הלב שלו נקרע בין שתי מחויבויות.En: Alon, a dedicated officer in the navy, felt his heart torn between two commitments.He: הוא רצה לשרת בתפקידו בכבוד, אך גם ידע כמה חשובה הייתה ההבטחה לילדים שלו ולמיה, אשתו.En: He wanted to serve with honor in his role, but he also knew how important the promise was to his children and to Maya, his wife.He: באותו ערב, בזמן שישב בחדרו בבסיס, טלפון מהדהד על השולחן.En: That evening, while sitting in his room at the base, a phone rang on the table.He: היה זה אלי, בנו הצעיר.En: It was Eli, his youngest son.He: "אבא, אתה זוכר שאמרת שתבוא איתנו לטיול לכנרת?En: "Dad, do you remember you said you would come with us on the trip to the Kinneret?"He: " שאל אלי, בקולו הרך והתמים.En: asked Eli, in his soft and innocent voice.He: המילים הכאיבו לאלון, והוא הבין שעליו להחליט מהר.En: The words pained Alon, and he realized he needed to decide quickly.He: למחרת, אלון הלך למשרד מפקדו.En: The next day, Alon went to his commander's office.He: בעיניים כבדות הוא הסביר את המצוקה שבה הוא נמצא.En: With heavy eyes, he explained the predicament he was in.He: הוא הבין את החשיבות של השירות, אבל גם את הצורך לקיים את ההבטחה למשפחתו.En: He understood the importance of the service, but also the necessity to keep his promise to his family.He: למרבה ההפתעה, המפקד היה קשוב.En: To his surprise, the commander was understanding.He: "אני מבין, אלון," אמר בחמלה.En: "I understand, Alon," he said compassionately.He: "נתאים את לוח הזמנים כך שתוכל לבלות זמן עם המשפחה לפני שתצטרף לפריסה.En: "We will adjust the schedule so you can spend time with your family before joining the deployment."He: "חיוך קטן הסתנן לפניה של אלון כשהודה למפקד.En: A small smile crept onto Alon's face as he thanked the commander.He: הוא יצא מהמשרד והתקשר ישר למיה.En: He left the office and immediately called Maya.He: "יוצאים לטיול, בדיוק כמו שהבטחנו," אמר, ושמע את צחוקה העליז של מיה עם הילדים ברקע.En: "We're going on the trip, just as we promised," he said, and heard Maya's cheerful laughter with the kids in the background.He: ביום הטיול, על שפת הכנרת הנוצצת באור השמש, אלון הבין משהו חשוב.En: On the day of the trip, by the glittering Kinneret under the sunlight, Alon realized something important.He: אפשר לשלב בין התחייבויות אישיות ומקצועיות.En: It is possible to balance personal and professional commitments.He: כל מה שצריך זה תקשורת נכונה וקצת רצון טוב.En: All it takes is proper communication and a bit of goodwill.He: הים והשמים בכחול גדול חזרו לברך אותו כשהשיג גם את שווי המשקל וגם את החיוך על פניו של אלי.En: The sea and the sky in vast blue welcomed him back as he achieved both equilibrium and a smile on Eli's face.He: המים המנוצנצים הזכירו לו שגם בבסיס ובחיים, תמיד יש מקום לאהבה ולמשפחה.En: The sparkling waters reminded him that even at the base and in life, there is always room for love and family. Vocabulary Words:pier: מזחnaval base: בסיס ימיwhirlwind: מערבולתunexpected deployment: פריסה בלתי צפויהdedicated: מסורtorn: נקרעcommitments: מחויבויותpredicament: מצוקהcompassionately: בחמלהadjust: נתאיםequilibrium: שווי משקלglittering: נוצצתsparkling: מנוצנציםvast: גדולprecise: מדויקותcarefully: מתוכנן היטבsudden: פתאומיתhonor: בכבודnecessity: הצורךcheerful: העליזinnocent: תמיםcompassion: חמלהunderstanding: קשובproper communication: תקשורת נכונהwill: רצוןdeployment: פריסהreminder: הזכירוbalance: לשלבcompliance: קיוםimportance: חשיבותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In dieser Folge spricht Mark mit Markus Kuhn über seinem Weg zum ersten NFL Touchdown von einem deutschen Spieler und den Herausforderungen, die er auf diesem Weg überwinden musste. Er reflektiert über seine Zeit am College, die Erfahrungen beim NFL Draft und die Rolle seiner Familie in seiner Karriere. Kuhn betont, dass Erfolg nicht über Nacht kommt, sondern das Ergebnis harter Arbeit und ständiger Entscheidungen ist. Themen:Seine Entscheidung, die Football-Karriere zu beendenWarum die Familie für den Erfolg entscheidend sein kannSeine prägende Zeit am CollegeWie Du Entscheidungen selber triffst, bevor es andere tunSein Wechsel vom Sport ins Geschäftsleben und was er daraus gelernt hatWarum Erfolg nicht über Nacht kommt, sondern durch harte Arbeit, die niemand siehtChapter Marker:00:00 Intro04:17 Der Weg zum NFL-Spieler25:00 NFL-Draft57:22 Mentale Routinen und Umgang mit Rückschlägen01:07:33 Der Übergang vom Sport zur Medien- und Geschäftswelt01:36:04 Markus RatMarkus Kuhn:InstagramTwitterGamedayKontakt:Mark HartmannMoritz GesslInstagramTikTokmark@bta-pod.com

In this throwback episode of Father Hoods, KGB holds it down solo while Manny's traveling and DJ EFN's on dad duty with sick kids. But the convo doesn't miss a beat as KGB is joined by Florida's own Mike Smiff for a real one! Mike opens up about the balance between being a present father and staying active in the rap game, especially during the pandemic, where he found joy just being home with his family. He also gets vulnerable about becoming a stepdad, the lessons he's still learning, and how he's navigating the world of kid-friendly music in a genre known for explicit content. He shares how his own upbringing and strained relationship with his incarcerated father shaped the way he shows up for his own kids today. From Trick Daddy mentorship to breaking generational cycles, this episode is packed with gems on growth, healing, and showing up even when you're still figuring it out. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:03:05] Family First [00:11:35] Stepped Up Dad [00:22:20] Trick Daddy as Mentor [00:28:45] Modern Dad Real Talk Why Hit Play: Raw convos, real dad moments, and no sugarcoating. DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB keep it honest from start to finish dropping gems, sharing laughs, and giving you that unfiltered fatherhood perspective you won't find anywhere else! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if technology didn't keep kids inside—but actually helped launch them out the front door? In this powerful third conversation with COSMO Technologies CEO Russell York, we explore how family-first tech can help revive real-world childhoods, spark neighborhood friendships, and reconnect parents to peace of mind. With their newest release, the Junior Track 5, COSMO has reimagined GPS-enabled kids' watches to prioritize freedom, safety, and community. Russell shares why helicopter parenting is giving way to “satellite parenting”—a thoughtful model that allows kids to roam while still staying connected. We talk about why Big Tech has failed families, how back-to-school season is the new New Year, and what it takes to make screen-free summers actually work. Whether you're homeschooling, working full-time, or somewhere in between, this episode offers both a mindset shift and a practical tool for reclaiming childhood in the digital age. Learn more and shop at CosmoTogether.com, and don't miss the exclusive giveaway happening this week! A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  Active Skin Repair: Visit ⁠www.ActiveSkinRepair.com⁠  to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to ⁠www.selectquote.com/1000hours⁠ to learn more.  BetterHelp: Visit  ⁠www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS⁠  today to get 10% off your first month. Fay Nutrition: Visit ⁠www.FayNutrition.com/1000HOURS⁠  to see if you qualify for a dietitian for $0 CRU: Visit ⁠give.cru.org/hour⁠ to sign up for a $24 monthly gift, and receive a free copy of Until The Streetlights Come On Quince - Visit ⁠www.quince.com/outside⁠ and get free shipping and 365 day returns NIV Application Bible - visit ⁠www.NIVapplicationbible.com ⁠if you're looking to grow in your understanding of Scripture and make it real in your daily life. Cozy Earth - Upgrade your summer sleep at ⁠www.cozyearth.com⁠ and use code OUTSIDE for 40% off their best-selling sheets, loungewear, and more. Lagoon - Go to⁠ LagoonSleep.com/OUTSIDE ⁠and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match.Use the code OUTSIDE for 15% off your first purchase Brave Books - Right now, you can get 20% off your first purchase at⁠ www.BRAVEBooks.com/1000hours⁠ with the code 1000HOURS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textPutting your family in order without putting God second3 Anchoring Truths:1. God is the Foundation, Not the Add-on2. Family is a Ministry, Not a Distraction3. Spiritual Health Impacts Household Health Support the showThe Lord is doing great and mighty things in the lives of his people throughout the world. Don't get distracted with the noise in the world but stay focused on God!

Michael Woodward. A natural-born entrepreneur and community leader.

Michael Woodward. A natural-born entrepreneur and community leader.

Michael Woodward. A natural-born entrepreneur and community leader.

In this powerhouse episode of The Determined Society, Elena Cardone—entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of the Grant Cardone Empire—joins Shawn to go deep on what it really takes to build a global legacy. From surviving financial collapse in 2008 to planning billion-dollar exits, Elena opens up about the hard-won lessons behind Cardone Capital, the 10X Ladies movement, and her family-first approach to business. She explains the game-changing distinction between suppressive and supportive people, how she and Grant rebuilt their relationship into a business dynasty, and what's next—including going public, expanding 10X Health, and scaling philanthropic initiatives through the Grant Cardone Foundation. This episode is for anyone ready to scale up, level up, and lead with purpose. Elena doesn't just preach empowerment—she lives it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're probably not 8-foot-11 like Robert Pershing Wadlow, the world's tallest man, but you are likely taller than your kids. Do they look up to you for any other reasons? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Bobby Lewis to talk about the things we need to be to become a good dad. Our goal as dads should be to connect with our children, which can be a challenge sometimes. Our size can make us feel loud, scary, or intimidating to them. How do we get down on their level and truly connect?Why This MattersYour size, volume level, and mere presence can help or hurt you as a dad. The goal is to make kids feel comfortable and connected around us. Key TakeawaysYou probably look really big to your kid. That can feel intimidating. Leverage your size to make your kids feel safe, not scared. Practical Tools for DadsAmong many other things kids need you to be, here are 4 you can start putting into practice today:1. Be Calm. 2. Be Affectionate. 3. Be Safe.4. Be Strong. Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week00:55 – 03:18 | The Power of Presence: How Big Dads Feel to Little Kids03:18 – 04:49 | Start Here: Be Calm04:49 – 06:13 | Eye Level & Whisper Mode: Tools for Diffusing Tension06:13 – 09:14 | Be Affectionate: Wrestle, Hug, and Repeat09:14 – 10:34 | Hugging Isn't Optional: It's Foundational10:34 – 13:36 | Be Safe: Your Response Is Their Refuge13:36 – 16:14 | The Power of Gentle Strength16:14 – 19:50 | Be Strong: Not Just Physically, But Emotionally19:50 – 21:14 | Pro Move of the WeekAPD Pro Move:Remember how big you are to your children Leverage that size to make a big, positive impression on your kids.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:7 Giant Things Your Kid Needs You to BeWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back James Schoch to the podcast. James was last on Season 3, Episodes 3, 37 and 109 and Season 4, Episodes 81, 113. Today we discussed updates to his case and the growing trend of putting Family First. We discussed Mike "Thunder" Phillips article on Substack, "A Second Declaration: How The Family Court Crisis Mirrors The Reasons We Fought For Independence," and how well written and on point it was in discussion of this national and global crisis.     Jim recommends to parents, after having 10 lawyers in NY State, 12 lawyers across 3 states and 8 judges in Florida, Pennsylvania and NY combined is, "that the only way to win is not to play the game. Who gets hurt? The child who doesn't get to see both parents."To Reach Jim Schoch mule1991@yahoo.com Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/about*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

D&P Highlight: One of the most horrifying murders in recent years and prosecutors offered a plea without talking to the family first? full 346 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:57:00 +0000 J9T1lvblgLM3akFr6T3KFXF8nOctTF1W news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: One of the most horrifying murders in recent years and prosecutors offered a plea without talking to the family first? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News

Think your RRSP is just for stocks and bonds? Think again. Montreal-based investor Rodrigo Parada used his registered retirement savings to unlock real estate investing — and scaled into a multimillion-dollar multifamily portfolio. Rodrigo, founder of Triple Harbor Capital, joins Adam & Matt to share his journey from house hacking with family during COVID to building a mutual fund trust that now attracts passive investors across Canada. He breaks down how he overcame residential lending limits, built teams in unfamiliar markets, and made the leap from DIY renovations to commercial apartment acquisitions. From tax pitfalls in traditional RRSP strategies to the key differences between residential and commercial financing, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for Canadians looking to invest smarter. What's the real difference between residential and commercial lending? Can average investors really use their RRSPs to buy real estate? And how did a family-first mindset give Rodrigo an edge in scaling up?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Listen up!

“No! I don't want to!” How many times have dads heard something like this? Is it defiance, or something else? Kids talking back is part of growing up. Dads need to know how to react when their children get mouthy. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about keeping our cool when this happens in our homes.Why This MattersThere are different kinds of “talking back,” and handling them all the same could lead to friction in your relationship with your kids. Key TakeawaysTalking back, or being “mouthy,” is developmentally normal. Recognize that there are always reasons kids talk back. Practical Tools for DadsWhen your kids get mouthy, try these techniques to better understand their behavior:1. Stay calm. 2. Acknowledge their feelings. 3. Treat them with respect. 4. Remind them of the parent/child dynamic5. Focus on the message. Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week00:55 – 03:13 | Personal Stories: Were You a Mouthy Kid?03:13 – 05:10 | Why Back Talk Pushes Our Buttons05:10 – 07:07 | Defiant vs. Dismissive: What Kind of Back Talk Is It?07:07 – 09:50 | Reacting vs. Responding: Fear-Based Parenting Doesn't Last09:50 – 13:36 | The Power of Curiosity: What's Really Going On?13:36 – 15:15 | The Role of Imitation in Behavior15:15 – 17:58 | Practical Tools to Diffuse the Moment17:58 – 22:00 | Teach, Don't Just Stop the Behavior22:00 – 28:00 | Pro Move of the Week:  Remember, mouthy kids are normal kids. They just need guidance. Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

Kelly & I explain our decision to skip this year at Pocono Raceway and preview the weekend.

Sponsored by Wilson Auctions (wilsonauctions.com) Join us for an inspiring episode of "What Makes You Tick" as we sit down with former professional rugby player Dev Toner!

As kids, we all loved Batman, Superman, and Spiderman. Seeing heroes don their cape and stop the bad guys was fun and exciting. Now, we're all grown up and we've become the heroes we adored. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about what it means to protect our families. Don't worry about the cape thing. You don't need it to guard your family. It's more than just preventing physical harm. Being a protector is multi-layered, and dads everywhere must embrace that role.Why This MattersYour kids can't protect themselves yet. You get to be their hero when you embrace the role of protector.Ways Fathers Must Protect Their FamiliesPhysicallyEmotionallyMentallyEmotionallySpirituallyImportant Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week00:55 – 03:21 | A Father's Presence: From Wildfires to the Backyard03:21 – 05:13 | Physical Protection Starts with Just Being There05:13 – 07:07 | Emotional Protection: Letting Kids Feel, Not Fixing Too Fast07:07 – 09:10 | Stay Calm, Stay Present: The Cost of Disengagement09:10 – 12:09 | Mental Protection: Guiding Kids Through Life's Challenges12:09 – 14:22 | Social Protection: Standing Up & Speaking Up14:22 – 17:02 | Preparing Kids for the Real World17:02 – 18:33 | Spiritual Protection: Praying with Purpose18:33 – 20:21 | Pro Move of the WeekAPD Pro Move:Being a protector is less about being a superhero and more about being a stable, loving, and supportive presence in your children's lives.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:All Pro Dad Child Safety Series Boundaries With Kids Help Protect Kids From Porn Listen again: Episode 61 – What Problems Do KWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Annie Yatch. A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Annie Yatch. A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Annie Yatch. A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.

Columbia River Rapids seniors reflect on their family-first mindset that powered the program to a second boys 2A soccer crown in three seasons under coach Matt Newman. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/chat-with-champions-family-first-philosophy-leads-columbia-river-boys-soccer-to-another-title/ #ColumbiaRiver #StateChamps #WASoccer #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty

Leo was the tip of the spear on the battlefield—dodging bullets while patching up his brothers in arms as a combat medic. After being injured, he didn't slow down—he shifted gears. Now he's leading the charge for his family and pushing out raw, real positivity on social media. In this episode, we talk about pain, purpose, and what it means to still be a warrior when the uniform comes off. This one's not about survival—it's about showing up every damn day and choosing to fight forward. Food has always been more than just fuel—it's a symbol of survival, success, and connection. You don't sit down to eat when you're running from danger. You don't feast in the middle of a war. You break bread when you've made it through the fire, when you've hunted, gathered, built, or earned your way to that table. Throughout history, when people came together over a meal, it meant they'd survived another day, and that was worth celebrating. Food is the universal truce. Cultures, families, warriors, and even enemies have gathered around it to talk, share, and reconnect. And let's be real—if I came over to your house, where are we hanging out? The kitchen. Always the kitchen. Everyone's crammed in there, shoulder to shoulder, telling stories, stealing bites, and laughing loud while the rest of the house sits empty. It's not about the space—it's about the warmth, the smells, the energy. Some of the strongest memories we carry are tied to meals: Sunday dinners, barbecues, holidays, birthdays, post-fight feasts, or that one dish grandma made better than anyone else. And in today's chaos, we forget how powerful that is. We scroll through fake perfection, skip meals, eat alone, and call it normal. But when you slow down and sit with your people over food, something shifts. There's laughter, stories, maybe even healing. The bullshit falls away and what's real remains—connection, community, and shared victories. Food doesn't just nourish the body. It anchors us. It reminds us we're not alone. Mentions: Highspeed Daddy – https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi – Use code TABLE50 for 50% off: https://liverishi.com/ Me – https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time, Be Raw Nation—keep kickin' ass.  

Brett has spent 20 years building one of Jim's Group's most respected divisions—Jim's Pool Care. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, he shares how family motivated his move from IT into franchising, the challenges of growing a national brand, and why Jim's flat-fee system continues to attract high-performing franchisees. If you're considering leaving the corporate grind or curious about running a profitable mobile business, this episode is a must-watch.Timestamps0:35 – Brett returns to the podcast after 20 years in business1:23 – The emotional story of watching his daughter on stage2:12 – Hitting 100 franchises—and what came next3:24 – The shift to online learning and tech for new franchisees4:45 – Why Jim's Pool Care's multiple revenue streams work6:00 – Flexibility, family time, and replacing your wage13:40 – Franchise income vs wages: what's realistic?21:10 – Breaking down Jim's franchise fees and ROI36:52 – Why the pool care industry is a hidden gem57:00 – Brett's personal advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Balancing Acts: A Revelation in Trust and Family Values Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: עמוס עמד ליד חלון המשרד שלו, מביט אל הנוף הנשקף ממנו.En: Amos stood by the window of his office, gazing out at the view.He: האביב הגיע והאור המיוחד של העונה האיר את הכל.En: Spring had arrived, and the special light of the season illuminated everything.He: אך בעמקו של עמוס הייתה תחושת כובד.En: However, deep inside, Amos felt a sense of heaviness.He: מועד הפרויקט הגדול בסכנה ועמוס הרגיש את הלחץ גובר.En: The deadline for the big project was in jeopardy, and Amos felt the pressure mounting.He: עמוס היה מנהל באמצע הדרך בחברת טכנולוגיה ידועה.En: Amos was a mid-level manager at a well-known technology company.He: חברת טכנולוגיה עם רעשים של מקלדות ותנועות מהירות של עובדים מתרכזים בעבודה.En: A tech company filled with the sounds of keyboards and the swift movements of employees focused on their tasks.He: בעוד שבועיים יחגוג את חג שבועות בבית עם המשפחה, אך השעות הנשארות לסיום הפרויקט הצטמצמו.En: In two weeks, he would celebrate the Shavuot holiday at home with his family, but the hours remaining to complete the project were dwindling.He: בשעות האחרונות כולם דיברו על העבודה.En: In the past few hours, everyone had been talking about work.He: הלחץ היה גדול.En: The pressure was immense.He: לוי, אחד מהעובדים בצוות של עמוס, ניגש אליו.En: Levi, one of the employees on Amos's team, approached him.He: "עמוס," הוא אמר, "עם קצת מאמץ נוסף, נוכל לסיים את זה בזמן.En: "Amos," he said, "with a little more effort, we can finish this on time."He: "עמוס הנהן, אך מחשבותיו היו במקום אחר.En: Amos nodded, but his thoughts were elsewhere.He: משפחתו הייתה חשובה לו.En: His family was important to him.He: החג היה זמן של משפחה והמשמעות שלו הייתה עמוקה.En: The holiday was a time for family, and its significance was deep.He: אך איך הוא יכול לעזוב?En: But how could he leave?He: אשתו, רבקה, שלחה לו הודעת טקסט: "אל תשכח שחשובה המשפחה.En: His wife, Rivka, sent him a text message: "Don't forget the importance of family.He: נוכל להסתדר בעבודה, אבל החג הזה הוא אחד.En: We can manage work, but this holiday is unique."He: " עמוס התבונן בטקסט פעמים רבות.En: Amos looked at the text many times.He: הוא הבין שהגיע הזמן להחליט ולסמוך על הצוות שלו.En: He understood that it was time to make a decision and trust his team.He: "אני צריך ללכת למשפחה שלי," אמר עמוס ללוי ולצוות.En: "I need to go to my family," Amos told Levi and the team.He: "אני בוטח בכם לסיים את מה שנשאר.En: "I trust you to finish what's left."He: " הצוות חייך אליו בידיעתם שהוא עשה את ההחלטה הנכונה.En: The team smiled at him, knowing he had made the right decision.He: עמוס יצא מהמשרד בפעם הראשונה באותו היום בתחושת שחרור.En: Amos left the office for the first time that day with a sense of release.He: כשהגיע הביתה, המשפחה חיכתה לו.En: When he arrived home, his family was waiting for him.He: רק כשהוא ישב ליד השולחן, עם המאכלים המסורתיים, הבין עמוק בפנים שהוא קיבל את ההחלטה הנכונה.En: Only when he sat at the table with the traditional foods did he realize deep down that he had made the right decision.He: במהלך הערב קיבל הודעה מלוי.En: During the evening, he received a message from Levi.He: "הכל הסתדר.En: "Everything worked out.He: אנחנו גמרנו עם הפרויקט," הייתה ההודעה.En: We finished the project," the message read.He: עמוס חייך.En: Amos smiled.He: הוא הבין שעכשיו הוא יכול לסמוך על הצוות שלו, ושאפשר לשלב עבודה עם משפחה.En: He realized that he could now trust his team and that it was possible to balance work with family.He: כך למד עמוס ערך חשוב של האיזון הנכון בין עבודה לחיים אישיים, ובעיקר את הכוח של אמון וכתף תומכת.En: Thus, Amos learned an important lesson about the right balance between work and personal life, and especially the power of trust and supportive shoulders.He: חג השבועות הזה היה שונה, במיוחד.En: This Shavuot was different, especially.He: השמחה הייתה שלמה יותר כי עמוס היה בדיוק היכן שהיה צריך להיות.En: The joy was more complete because Amos was exactly where he needed to be. Vocabulary Words:gazing: מביטilluminated: האירheaviness: כובדjeopardy: בסכנהmounting: גוברdwindling: הצטמצמוimmense: גדולapproached: ניגשnod: הנהןsignificance: משמעותtrust: בוטחrelease: שחרורtraditional: מסורתייםbalance: איזוןsupportive: תומכתshoulders: כתףespecially: במיוחדjoy: שמחהcomplete: שלמהmid-level: באמצע הדרךtech company: חברת טכנולוגיהfocused: מתרכזיםeffort: מאמץmessage: הודעת טקסטdecision: החלטהrealize: הביןtasks: עבודהmessage: הודעהevolve: התפתחlesson: ערךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Office Desk to Dance Performance: Jiahao's Balancing Act Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华的城市中心，高楼大厦耸立着。En: In the bustling city center, skyscrapers stood tall.Zh: 一个公司办公室，玻璃窗把外面的天空和城市缩影映在了房间里。En: In a company office, the glass windows reflected the outside sky and the city's silhouette into the room.Zh: 这里是家豪工作的地方，他是一个勤奋的员工。En: This is where Jiahao worked; he was a diligent employee.Zh: 每天，家豪对着他的电脑工作到深夜，他的桌上总是堆满文件。En: Every day, Jiahao worked late into the night in front of his computer, his desk always piled high with documents.Zh: 办公室里，家豪正忙着赶一个紧急项目。En: In the office, Jiahao was busy rushing an urgent project.Zh: 因为这个项目，他已经好几个晚上没回家吃晚饭了。En: Because of this project, he hadn't gone home for dinner several nights in a row.Zh: 美慧，家豪的妻子，常常在家门口等到深夜，看着手机上的时间，一分钟一分钟地过去。En: Meihui, Jiahao's wife, often waited at the door until late at night, watching the time on her phone pass by minute by minute.Zh: 这是晚春的一个晚上，家豪依旧在办公室里。En: It was a late spring evening, and Jiahao was still in the office.Zh: 他想要升职，他需要把这份项目做好。En: He wanted a promotion and needed to do this project well.Zh: 他知道，升职能给家人更好的生活。En: He knew that a promotion could offer his family a better life.Zh: 然而，最近他也发现，与家人共度的时间越来越少。En: However, he also recently realized that he was spending less and less time with his family.Zh: 美慧几次跟他提到，他们的女儿小米画了一幅特别的画想给他看，但他一直没有时间。En: Meihui had mentioned several times that their daughter Xiaomi had drawn a special picture she wanted to show him, but he never had the time.Zh: 某一天，美慧告诉家豪：“小米希望你能参加她的学校舞蹈表演。”En: One day, Meihui told Jiahao, “Xiaomi hopes you can attend her school dance performance.”Zh: 这天刚好也是家豪项目提交的截止日期。En: That day happened to be the project's deadline.Zh: “太太忙了，我尽量。”家豪回答。En: “I'm very busy, but I'll try my best,” Jiahao replied.Zh: 终于，舞蹈表演的那天到了。En: Finally, the day of the dance performance arrived.Zh: 办公室一如既往地忙碌，家豪的老板走过来说道：“家豪，今晚这个项目非常重要。”En: The office was busy as usual, and Jiahao's boss approached and said, “Jiahao, tonight this project is very important.”Zh: 家豪心里很纠结。En: Jiahao was torn.Zh: 他知道如果他留下，老板很可能会对他印象深刻，升职有望。En: He knew that if he stayed, the boss might be impressed, making a promotion likely.Zh: 但小米的期盼浮现在他的脑海中，他不想再次错过。En: But Xiaomi's anticipation lingered in his mind, and he didn't want to miss it again.Zh: 下班时间到了，家豪决定了。En: As the workday ended, Jiahao made his decision.Zh: 他突然站起来，收拾好东西，跟老板说：“对不起老板，我家里有个非常重要的约会，能不能明天再继续？”En: He suddenly stood up, packed his things, and told his boss, “I'm sorry, Boss, I have a very important appointment at home, can we continue tomorrow?”Zh: 家豪匆匆回家，赶到学校礼堂。En: Jiahao rushed home and made it to the school hall.Zh: 他一进门，看到小米在后台紧张地等着。En: As he entered the door, he saw Xiaomi nervously waiting backstage.Zh: 看到爸爸来了，小米露出了灿烂的笑容。En: When she saw her dad arrive, Xiaomi gave a radiant smile.Zh: 家豪感到一种久违的温暖，小米的每一个舞蹈动作都让他感到自豪。En: Jiahao felt a long-missed warmth, and each of Xiaomi's dance moves made him feel proud.Zh: 事后，家豪的老板给他发了一条短信：“家豪，听说你家庭生活丰富多彩。En: Afterward, Jiahao's boss sent him a message: “Jiahao, I heard your family life is vibrant.Zh: 这样的生活也会让你在工作中表现更好。En: Such a life will also make you perform better at work.Zh: 继续加油！”En: Keep it up!”Zh: 从那以后，家豪学会了平衡工作和家庭生活。En: From then on, Jiahao learned to balance work and family life.Zh: 他发现事业成功与家庭幸福并不矛盾，反而，相辅相成。En: He discovered that career success and family happiness were not contradictory; instead, they complemented each other.Zh: 家豪明白了：真正的成功，是在事业和家庭中找到平衡。En: Jiahao understood: true success is finding balance between career and family.Zh: 他常常对美慧说：“我的努力，是为了我们共同的未来。”En: He often told Meihui, “My efforts are for our shared future.”Zh: 阳光透过窗户，洒在屋里，一家人坐在一起，享受着每一个温馨的瞬间。En: Sunlight poured through the window, filling the room as the family sat together, savoring every warm moment. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 繁华skyscrapers: 高楼大厦silhouette: 缩影diligent: 勤奋urgent: 紧急promotion: 升职lingered: 浮现deadline: 截止日期torn: 纠结radiant: 灿烂vibrant: 丰富多彩complimented: 相辅相成balance: 平衡savoring: 享受reflect: 映document: 文件project: 项目anticipation: 期盼nervously: 紧张地backstage: 后台impressed: 印象深刻discovered: 发现complimentary: 相辅相成true: 真正appointment: 约会urgent: 紧急daughter: 女儿hall: 礼堂text message: 短信shared future: 共同的未来

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Acts: A Freelancer's Journey Through Duty and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的某个繁忙上午，魏坐在自由职业者之家咖啡馆的一角，心事重重。En: On a busy morning in Beijing, Wei sat in a corner of the Freelancer's Home Café, deep in thought.Zh: 这家咖啡馆总是弥漫着新煮咖啡的香气，是很多像魏这样的自由职业者的“办公室”。En: This café always filled the air with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and served as an "office" for many freelancers like Wei.Zh: 魏是一名勤奋的平面设计师，但是最近工作和家庭让他感到压力重重。En: Wei is a diligent graphic designer, but lately, work and family have been causing him a lot of stress.Zh: 魏的眼睛紧紧盯着电脑屏幕，屏幕上是客户的重要设计项目的修改要求。En: Wei's eyes were fixed on his computer screen, which displayed revision requests for an important client design project.Zh: 桌子上放着一杯已经凉了的咖啡，他忘了喝。En: A cup of now-cold coffee sat on the table, forgotten.Zh: 他知道家里有很多事要操心，尤其是妹妹莲下星期的大学毕业典礼。En: He knew there were many concerns waiting for him at home, especially his sister Lian's college graduation ceremony next week.Zh: 作为家中的长子，魏总是觉得自己有责任支持家人。En: As the eldest son in the family, Wei always felt responsible for supporting his family.Zh: 他一边调整设计，一边忍不住瞄一眼手机上的时间。En: While adjusting the design, he couldn't help but glance at the time on his phone.Zh: 再过几天就是莲的毕业典礼了，而他的项目还没有完成。En: In just a few days, it would be Lian's graduation ceremony, and his project was not yet complete.Zh: 他心里不断挣扎，是应该继续工作，还是去参加莲的毕业典礼？En: He was torn between the need to keep working and the desire to attend Lian's graduation ceremony.Zh: 咖啡馆里的音乐轻柔，周围的人都在忙碌，但魏的心中却充满了不安。En: The music in the café was gentle, and the people around were busy, but Wei's heart was filled with unease.Zh: 他想起小时候和莲一起度过的时光，那时候的他总是保护着她。En: He remembered the times he spent with Lian as a child when he always protected her.Zh: 可是现在，工作好像占据了他的全部生活。En: But now, work seemed to consume his entire life.Zh: 终于到了决定的时刻。En: The moment of decision finally arrived.Zh: 太阳已经开始西沉，魏深吸一口气，合上电脑。En: The sun was setting, and Wei took a deep breath, closing his laptop.Zh: 他知道他必须做一个决定。En: He knew he had to make a choice.Zh: 他快速整理了一下桌面，然后拨通了莲的电话，告诉她自己一定会到场。En: He quickly tidied the table, then dialed Lian's number to tell her that he would definitely be there.Zh: 魏满怀歉意却坚定地说：“我会去的。我不想错过。”En: With heartfelt but firm words, Wei said, "I will be there. I don't want to miss it."Zh: 魏收起电脑，踩着晚风奔向地铁。En: Packing up his computer, Wei headed into the evening breeze towards the subway.Zh: 他知道他可能要加班赶项目，但此刻他感觉很轻松。En: He knew he might have to work overtime to meet the project deadline, but at that moment, he felt lighter.Zh: 晚上，他如约出现在莲的毕业典礼上。En: That evening, he kept his promise and attended Lian's graduation ceremony.Zh: 看着妹妹自豪地走上领奖台，魏的心里暖洋洋的。En: Watching his sister proudly walk across the stage, Wei's heart felt warm.Zh: 那天晚上，魏做了一个决定。En: That night, Wei made a decision.Zh: 他不仅把项目按时完成了，还意识到家庭的重要性。En: Not only did he complete the project on time, but he also realized the importance of family.Zh: 他决定在以后的工作中，更好地规划时间，为家人留出空间。En: He decided to better manage his time in his future work to make room for his family.Zh: 魏在走出典礼礼堂时，感觉到一种从未有过的轻松，En: As Wei walked out of the ceremony hall, he felt a lightness he had never experienced before.Zh: 他微笑着告诉自己，这是值得的。En: Smiling to himself, he knew it was worth it.Zh: 从此以后，工作和家庭，他都会用心对待。En: From then on, he resolved to be mindful of both work and family. Vocabulary Words:diligent: 勤奋的graphic designer: 平面设计师revision: 修改concerns: 操心eldest: 长子responsible: 责任adjusting: 调整unease: 不安consume: 占据tidy: 整理heartfelt: 满怀歉意firm: 坚定overtime: 加班deadline: 截止日期promise: 如约pack: 收起lightness: 轻松hall: 礼堂manage: 规划resolve: 决定mindful: 用心ceremony: 典礼forget: 忘了display: 屏幕上是decision: 决定breeze: 晚风proudly: 自豪地realize: 意识到importance: 重要性

In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Andrew Biggs talks with real estate investor and tech executive Nathan Murith, who has built a $5K/month rental income stream—all while keeping his full-time W-2 job and spending just 20 minutes a day on his portfolio.Nathan debunks the myth that success demands burning the boats and going all-in. Instead, he shares how thoughtful automation, disciplined calendar use, and a long-term mindset can create powerful results over time.This episode is essential listening for any high-performing professional looking to invest smartly, maximize time, and prioritize what matters most—without sacrificing family or personal wellbeing.20 Minutes a Day Can Build Real Wealth With a full-time job, two kids, and a wife who also works full-time, Nathan only has 20 minutes daily to work on his real estate side hustle. The secret? Systems, automation, and boundaries. Real Estate Is a People Business—Build Your Team First Before you buy property, build your ‘Core 4' team: real estate agent, property manager, lender, and insurance broker. Discipline + Delayed Gratification = Freedom Nathan's long-term approach has resulted in meaningful income and a legacy plan for his kids.Chapters:00:00:00 – Unplugged Presence: The Power of Device-Free Family Time00:00:49 – Welcome to The Better Than Rich Show with Nathan Murith00:01:03 – Crushing the Myth: You Don't Have to Quit Your Job to Win in Real Estate00:03:20 – Building a Profitable Real Estate Side Hustle in Just 20 Minutes a Day00:05:55 – Your Network Is Your Net Worth: How to Build a Power Team00:11:34 – Smart Investing Starts Here: How Nathan Analyzes Markets00:15:06 – Family First, But Don't Neglect the Dream: Blending Life and Investing00:19:24 – Time Hacks and Automation Secrets That Fuel a 5-Figure Side Hustle00:26:52 – Mastering the Long Game: Why Discipline and Patience Win00:28:49 – Final Takeaways: If You've Got 20 Minutes a Day, You've Got a Future

Welcome to MorningCoach®! In today's episode, “Family First,” host JB Glossinger kicks off the week with an inspiring reminder about the importance of prioritizing our most meaningful relationships. As MorningCoach celebrates its march towards 6,000 episodes, JB encourages listeners to use this “check month” as an opportunity to reflect, reorganize, and make intentional changes—especially when it comes to family. Drawing on his own journey, JB shares the hard-learned lesson that true legacy isn't built just through professional success, but through the bonds we nurture with our loved ones. He introduces the foundational “four legs of the table” framework: clarifying mission and vision, building a supportive team, fostering intentional communication, and committing to growth together. Throughout the week, the podcast will explore practical ideas for strengthening relationships, dealing with difficult people, and creating unity at home. Whether you're looking for practical tools, strategies for family financial planning, or ways to connect with the MorningCoach community, this episode lays the groundwork for building a stronger foundation—not just for yourself, but for those who matter most. So grab your coffee, get organized, and join JB as he challenges you to pick one area of your family life and make it stronger today.

Today’s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media — all away from home and your family. Josh and Christi emphasize being “famous at home,” and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority. Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio download of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Today’s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media — all away from home and your family. Josh and Christi emphasize being “famous at home,” and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority. Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio download of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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