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Our guest in this episode is the returning Dr. Islam Gouda, a global brand ambassador and marketing mentor from Egypt. Islam previously appeared on Episode 660, where we had a fantastic chat about building authentic relationships through ethical marketing, aligning brand values with customer ethos, and the critical role of human connection.This time, Islam is back to explore how we can uphold those same principles in the age of AI. He explains how we can embrace AI's power without sacrificing the authenticity and intuition that truly connect with customers. Islam offers a brilliant framework for treating AI as an assistant, not a replacement, ensuring our marketing remains valuable and real.Key points discussed include:* AI is your assistant, not your expert; use it to enhance your unique skills, not replace them.* Human creativity is a rare "nature-bred pearl," far more valuable than AI's generic "artificial pearl" output.* Use AI for research and brainstorming, but always maintain human oversight and a healthy dose of distrust.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Innovabiz Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Notes from this episode with Dr Islam GoudaIt was a genuine pleasure to welcome Dr. Islam Gouda back to the Innovabuzz podcast. So much of our world has shifted since his last appearance, especially with the explosion of Artificial Intelligence into our daily marketing lives. As a marketing mentor and AI enthusiast himself, Islam offered a powerful and refreshingly grounded perspective on how we, as business owners and marketers, can navigate this new frontier without losing the one thing that truly sets us apart: our human connection.The conversation kicked off with a critical warning. Islam pointed out that AI, for all its power, carries a significant risk: it can make us all look and sound the same. In its quest for perfection, AI can strip away the unique personality and the authentic voice that defines a brand. If we are not careful, we risk dissolving into a sea of "impeccable" but ultimately generic content, losing the very essence of what makes customers connect with us on a human level.Championing the "Marketing Gut"So, how do we fight this trend towards standardization? Islam argues it all comes down to valuing our own foundational expertise, what he wonderfully calls the "marketing gut". He shared a brilliant analogy, comparing AI's arrival in marketing to the introduction of Excel for accountants. Back then, accountants were afraid of becoming obsolete, but Excel didn't replace them; it empowered them. It became a tool that allowed them to be better at their craft.That is precisely how we should view AI. It is not a replacement for our knowledge, our understanding of our customers, or our strategic intuition. If you don't have that solid marketing foundation, you are simply feeding a machine and hoping for the best. True magic happens when human expertise guides the tool, not the other way around.The Parable of the Two PearlsTo drive this point home, Islam shared a powerful metaphor that has really stuck with me. He compared AI-generated content to an "artificial pearl". It might look perfect and be easy to produce in mass quantities, but its value is inherently limited. Human-generated output, on the other hand, is like a "nature-bred pearl". It is rare, unique, and sometimes imperfect, but its intrinsic value is exponentially higher.This parable is a profound reminder for all of us in the marketing space. Are we striving to produce cheap, artificial pearls that are easily replicated, or are we cultivating the unique, valuable, nature-bred pearls of human creativity and strategy? The answer to that question will define the future of our brands.Wielding the Tool Wisely: AI as Your Research AssistantThis does not mean we should shun AI altogether. In fact, when used correctly, it is an incredibly powerful assistant. Islam and I discussed how AI can be a game-changer for the research phase of any project. It can synthesize competitor data, analyze customer sentiment, and explore messaging angles in minutes, a process that used to take days.By treating AI as a brainstorming partner or a research engine, we can supercharge our strategic work. It can give us five different ways to approach a problem or pull together a comprehensive report, freeing up our time and mental energy to focus on the high-level thinking that only a human can do.Keeping the Human in ControlThe key, however, is to always keep the human in control and to maintain a healthy level of distrust. I shared my own recent experience of receiving a cold, dismissive, and clearly AI-written response from a company I had been loyal to for years. It was a perfect example of what happens when the human oversight is removed.Islam stressed that you always need a human eye to supervise the machine, someone who knows the company, understands the customer, and can say, "That's not okay." We cannot afford to put a machine, which is a stranger to our business, in charge of our precious customer relationships. You must have a human making that final call.Conclusion: Don't Fear It, Don't Trust It BlindlySo what is the final takeaway from my fascinating conversation with Dr. Islam Gouda? It is a beautifully balanced piece of advice. Do not fear AI, but also, do not trust it blindly. See it for what it is: a powerful enablement tool.Use AI to augment your skills and to handle the heavy lifting of data analysis and first drafts. Let it make you better, faster, and more informed. But never, ever let it replace your expertise, your intuition, or the genuine human connection that forms the very bedrock of great marketing.In Summary: Dr. Islam Gouda delivers a masterclass in navigating the AI revolution with wisdom and foresight. He reminds us that while AI is a powerful assistant, our true value lies in our "marketing gut" and human creativity. The goal is not to be replaced by the machine, but to become the skilled human who directs it, always prioritizing authentic connection over artificial perfection.The Buzz - Our Innovation RoundHere are Islam's answers to the questions of our innovation round. Listen to the conversation to get the full scoop.* Most innovative use of AI to enhance human relationships – The “AI burger” chain in Dubai that uses AI to create recipes, connecting with customers through the shared novelty and intrigue of the concept.* Best thing to integrate AI and human connection – Using AI tools for research and social listening, and brainstorming with it like an assistant to leverage and enhance his own expertise.* Differentiate by leveraging AI – Understand how AI truly works so you can use it as an efficient tool to assist you, without placing too much trust in it.ActionApproach AI without fear or blind trust. Consciously use it as an "enablement tool". Start this week, treating it as an assistant with the specific goal of making you better at your craft, not replacing your invaluable human expertise.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Islam on LinkedIn by searching for his profile, “The Marketing Master Islam Gouda,” or by looking for his marketing services online. You can also find him on social media.Links:* Website - Islam Gouda* LinkedIn* Facebook* Twitter - @IslamGouda1* Instagram - @samgouda1* Youtube - @DrIslamGoudaBooks* SMEs and Startups Marketing Guide Through COVID-19, Dr Islam GoudaCool Things About Islam* The "Global Nomad" Vibe: Islam has lived and worked in diverse locations, including Egypt, Dubai, the UK, and the U.S., giving him a truly global perspective. This isn't just about business; it's about a life lived across cultures, which undoubtedly shapes his worldview and marketing philosophy.* The "Marketing Minute Man": Islam's project, which condenses marketing insights into digestible one-minute snippets, is a creative and practical resource for marketers. It reflects his ability to simplify complex concepts and make them accessible to a wide audience.* The "Mentor with a Mission": As a mentor and Global Brand Ambassador, Islam is committed to helping others grow. His focus on leadership and team building shows his dedication to empowering others, which is both inspiring and admirable.* The "Marketing is Life" Philosophy: Islam's belief that marketing is not just a profession but a way of life is a unique and refreshing perspective. It highlights his passion and the depth of his connection to his work, making him stand out from other marketing professionals.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.VideoThanks for reading Innovabiz Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. 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On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the three types of talent development strategies companies can employ. Learn what these three archetypes are and how each one approaches rising stars in their organizations. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode - Do Your Leaders Grow Talent, or Fear It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Специальная селекция записанная для моих друзей портала PromoDJ в 2024 году. 01.Joash - Don't Fear It, Fight It (Woolfy Mix) 02.Marcus Worgull, Osunlade – Reno 03.Tim Engelhardt – Follow 04.Inamo, Niña Indigo - La Llama (Still Burning) (Vocalized Dub) 05.Mathias Schaffhauser - Nuevo Romance 06.Sabda - Seezen C 07.Tara Brooks - Reactivity 08.Jonathan Lee - Senses 09.Waltervelt, Futuristant - Lancer 8 (Futuristant Spacer Mix) 10.Sergey Baribyn - Dark Knight (Unreleased) 11.Mehill - It Is What It Is 12.Sam Shure - Kaa (SoKool Remix) 13.Dreaming Cooper, Unusual Cosmic Process - Apollo 8 Code (Ambient Rework)

Каждую субботу в 22.00 (Мск) радио-шоу о клубной электронике WeekenDance на MEGA RADIO. Первый час наполнен новинками из рекорд-бокса Сергея Барыбина, второй час гостевые селекции от актуальных диск-жокеев России. Телеграм-канал: t.me/sergeybaribyn Mix-1 01.Joash - Don't Fear It, Fight It (Woolfy Mix) 02.Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (Santiago Garcia Remix) 03.NP Project (RU) - I'm a Speller (Z.CITY Music label) 04.Bizen Lopez - Percussive Rituals 05.Rude Raw – Language 06.Snirco – Lunar 07.Nobe – Tarabana 08.Fire Fire – One 09.Rami Chami - Machine Mission 10.Maceo Plex - Love On Time Mix-2 01.Acrobat & Vakabular - Space Between 02.F.A.R – Calipso 03.Misha Klein,Emil Sroff - Crowd Inside 04.Vakabular & Workover - The Light 05.Thage,Dan Barrow - Invisible Side 06.Vakabular – Genesis 07.The Organism – Serotonin 08.Genesis - Slow Down 09. F.A.R – Shabbat 10.Viola Vi – SoHum 11.Alexey Union - Fatal Attraction 12.CASSIMM - Dances with Wolves (Chus & Ceballos Remix)

Каждую субботу в 22.00 (Мск) радио-шоу о клубной электронике WeekenDance на MEGA RADIO. Первый час наполнен новинками из рекорд-бокса Сергея Барыбина, второй час гостевые селекции от актуальных диск-жокеев России. Телеграм-канал: t.me/sergeybaribyn Mix-1 01.Joash - Don't Fear It, Fight It (Woolfy Mix) 02.Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (Santiago Garcia Remix) 03.NP Project (RU) - I'm a Speller (Z.CITY Music label) 04.Bizen Lopez - Percussive Rituals 05.Rude Raw – Language 06.Snirco – Lunar 07.Nobe – Tarabana 08.Fire Fire – One 09.Rami Chami - Machine Mission 10.Maceo Plex - Love On Time Mix-2 01.Acrobat & Vakabular - Space Between 02.F.A.R – Calipso 03.Misha Klein,Emil Sroff - Crowd Inside 04.Vakabular & Workover - The Light 05.Thage,Dan Barrow - Invisible Side 06.Vakabular – Genesis 07.The Organism – Serotonin 08.Genesis - Slow Down 09. F.A.R – Shabbat 10.Viola Vi – SoHum 11.Alexey Union - Fatal Attraction 12.CASSIMM - Dances with Wolves (Chus & Ceballos Remix)

Z.CITY MUSIC и Z.RESIDENTS SHOWCASE представляют: Еженедельная яркая концептуальная селекция, наполненная ритмами пляжного города, в которой анонсируем всю актуальную информацию к настоящему моменту. Z.CITY SHOW - Возьми свой доступ в лето! Телеграм-канал: t.me/sergeybaribyn 01.Joash - Don't Fear It, Fight It (Woolfy Mix) 02.Anturage, KatyaGur, Catmoonk - Ancient Roots 03.Agraba - Phoenix (Come Closer Remix) 04.Kandar - Saudade (Nightnews Remix) 05.Jiggler - The Dark Side 06.Snirco – Lunar 07.Nobe – Tarabana 08.Rami Chami - Machine Mission 09.Sergey Baribyn - Cosmoship (Y.Y Remix) 10.Zonderling – Kronkel 11.Toto Chiavetta - Anti Loudness

Lets talk today about Fear and How it is Holding You Back...Fear is a natural human emotion that often holds us back from pursuing our dreams and living our best lives. The importance of acknowledging our fears and understanding that most of them are unnecessary barriers that prevent us from reaching our full potential.   Strategies for Overcoming Fear: 1. Acknowledge Your Fear: The first step in overcoming fear is to acknowledge it. By bringing your fear to light, you can begin to face it head-on. 2. Write It Down: Writing down your fears not only acknowledges their existence but also empowers you to strategize and find solutions to overcome them. 3. Feel the Fear: It's essential to allow yourself to feel your fear instead of burying it deep inside. Successful people like Jessica Alba and Al Pacino have also experienced fear but pushed through it. 4. What's the Worst That Can Happen?: By analyzing the worst-case scenario, you often realize that the fear is manageable and not as catastrophic as initially thought. 5. Just Do It: Taking action despite your fear is key to moving forward. Remind yourself that success lies on the other side of fear and push through it. 6. Prepare Yourself: Mentally and physically prepare yourself to face your fears. Be ready to navigate challenges and know that you have the strength to overcome them. 7. Be in the Moment: Focus on the present moment and avoid getting caught up in worrying about the future. Take one step at a time and stay grounded in the now. 8. Small Steps: Overcoming fear can be overwhelming, so start small by taking incremental steps towards your goals. 9. Celebrate Every Success: Acknowledge and celebrate even the smallest victories along the way. Use these moments of triumph to propel yourself beyond your fears.   Thanks for listening today.  Please reach out if you have any topics or ideas you'd like us to cover in our daily mastermind sessions.   dailymastermind.com jointheevolution.com    

Lets talk today about Fear and How it is Holding You Back...Fear is a natural human emotion that often holds us back from pursuing our dreams and living our best lives. The importance of acknowledging our fears and understanding that most of them are unnecessary barriers that prevent us from reaching our full potential.   Strategies for Overcoming Fear: 1. Acknowledge Your Fear: The first step in overcoming fear is to acknowledge it. By bringing your fear to light, you can begin to face it head-on. 2. Write It Down: Writing down your fears not only acknowledges their existence but also empowers you to strategize and find solutions to overcome them. 3. Feel the Fear: It's essential to allow yourself to feel your fear instead of burying it deep inside. Successful people like Jessica Alba and Al Pacino have also experienced fear but pushed through it. 4. What's the Worst That Can Happen?: By analyzing the worst-case scenario, you often realize that the fear is manageable and not as catastrophic as initially thought. 5. Just Do It: Taking action despite your fear is key to moving forward. Remind yourself that success lies on the other side of fear and push through it. 6. Prepare Yourself: Mentally and physically prepare yourself to face your fears. Be ready to navigate challenges and know that you have the strength to overcome them. 7. Be in the Moment: Focus on the present moment and avoid getting caught up in worrying about the future. Take one step at a time and stay grounded in the now. 8. Small Steps: Overcoming fear can be overwhelming, so start small by taking incremental steps towards your goals. 9. Celebrate Every Success: Acknowledge and celebrate even the smallest victories along the way. Use these moments of triumph to propel yourself beyond your fears.   Thanks for listening today.  Please reach out if you have any topics or ideas you'd like us to cover in our daily mastermind sessions.   dailymastermind.com jointheevolution.com    

Fear: It's so damaging and pervasive, sometimes we don't even realize it! I'm talking about fear and how to step through and face fear to grow in your life and your career. I share an extraordinary moment where I witnessed firsthand my daughter being brave  and having a growth moment happening in real time!  In this quick bite-sized bonus solo episode you will learn: How you can challenge fear to achieve your goals How my daughter faced fear in her own life (and how I handled it!) How excuses can really be the ‘pigs in a blanket' of fear (listen and you'll understand!) I teach business owners and professionals how to grow their incomes, leads & credibility with video and podcasts and how to be better on camera. I've won awards for my video work, I launched Us Weekly's video unit, was a TV news producer for a decade and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. Want help turning yourself into a thought leader and attracting clients? Message me! How to Make High-Quality Video To Grow Your Revenue: Free Download Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram!  Top 10 Tips from Our Expert on How to Be a Less Stressed and More Successful Parent

Are you finding that you're in a rut with your business? That you feel like you're almost to that next level, but something is holding you back? This is a feeling that is way too common for first time entrepreneurs. We've all felt it, that feeling that something has got to give, and you just need a win to get you to that next level. That's what today's podcast is all about: three things that can help you get into the right mindset to get you through that rut and help you have a business breakthrough.   Let go of the Labels we give ourselves – When you're first starting out, you might have some big dreams but not much in the way of practical knowledge. You have the creativity and the products, but you're not a salesperson or a marketer. You're a business owner, not a podcaster. Y'all, you can do whatever you put your mind to. You're so much more capable than you give yourself credit for, and you won't be able to see what kind of potential you have if you limit yourself with labels. Operating in Fear – It might seem backwards but being worried about what success might look like can be petrifying. The idea of “what if” can be a scary thing when you're doing things for the first time. We all have a fear of failing, but we can also have a fear of not being able to handle things if we're actually successful. This is an irrational feeling, no matter how real it feels, and knowing you're falling for it is the first step to pushing back on those fears. Let go of Distractions! – This one is the easiest one to fall for. Finding any reason to not do the things we need to do, letting the small things balloon out of control, distractions can stop us dead in our tracks. Identifying distractions and avoiding being caught in their trap can help us keep that momentum that will make us successful.   Quotes:   “When you start noticing the labels that you're putting on yourself becoming limits or obstacles, press forward into them because they are not going to move unless you push back.” – Nicky   “When we step into those things that scare us and we go through them, we're going to come out the other side a little braver, a little more courageous, and a little more ready to take on the next level of your business.” – Nicky   Key Takeaways:             -    Labels limit what we can achieve and sap away our success -    Identify what gives you fear and push through it. It's only there to hold us back -    Don't let distractions pull you away from the momentum you've built in your business!   Have a subject you'd like us to cover or just want to comment about how much you love the podcast? We want to hear from you! Like, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating!

"Don't Fear It, It's a Gift" by Pastor Jason Sides

Today's guest began his journey into the science of controlling the brain at age 12 when his father taught him a relaxation method to control his physical state. His confirmation of learning to control the brain was soon proven when he had his first visualization on a cassette recorder and used it to transform himself from a “struggling student and troublemaker” into a three-sport athletic captain as well as an honor roll student.   That was a few decades ago and today our guest and his team of scientists are leading the way in neuroscience entertainment technology.    Our guest is the creator and founder of the top of the line neuroscience technology called BrainTap. BrainTap enables the average person to tackle the challenges of today's stressful world and enhance quality of life through improved brain health. BrainTap empowers users to reduce stress, sleep better, and maximize performance. His technology helps you learn to adapt and control your brainwaves and processing better by literally strengthening the brain to make it more effective….which we all need! His name is Dr. Patrick Porter and he is on the podcast today!    03:58 Who is Dr. Patrick Porter    07:47 How Much Time the Average Person Spends in a Stressful State of Mind    20:12 How BrainTap Can Maximize Brain Function    24:49 Why Public Speaking is the #1 Fear - It's Brainwave Related    26:47 The Brain is a Sorting Mechanism    28:12 Getting More Productive Energy Into the Brain    30:52 Why Morning Coffee is Harmful for Your Brain & Body    34:37 Athletes Using Brain Technology to Reclaim 80% of Their Energy After a Workout    35:42 Stats on How Significant Brain Technology Can Change & Grow our Brains    40:07 When & How to Regulate Your Brain Throughout the Day    53:12 A Good Diet for the Brain    56:42 The One Thing You Can Do to Optimize Brain Health Quickly 1:04:07 The Importance of Recovery   Contact Info:   Dr. Porter's Website: https://drpatrickporter.com/ BrainTap Website: https://braintap.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatrickporter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrainTapTech   Free Access to BrainTap App: BrainTap's Access to the Think Like a Shark Program:  BrainTap's Quantum University: Subscribe to the Podcast:    

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle had the honor of hosting a KiKi with Kerel, Jerrell, and Dawon from MinoriTea Report podcast! (That's right, they have friends sometimes!) With two queer-based podcasts with many things to say, we suggest you sit back, sip on your Thirst Trap, and relax as Fear the Queer & MinoriTea Report go head-to-head in an epic game of "Fear It or Queer It"! From discussing the ongoing struggle of Britney Spears' conservatorship rights, to a rather heated discussion on why people can't mind their own damn business, you won't want to miss this exclusive episode! Cheers queers!

When pitfalls derail your success, may the force be with you! It's these pitfalls that have the greatest impact on whether or not you finish on top. You gotta have the force to face these pitfalls. Believe or not, a lot of us make it to the mountaintop. We reach the goal and are ready to move forward. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://bit.ly/WomenofIMPACT Yet even when you're on top of the mountain, you can find pitfalls. It's these little pesky potholes that slow you down, throw you off course, and change your enthusiasm. Now some might think that if you've reach the top, who needs to concern themselves with these pitfalls. Well, it's these pitfalls that can hold you back repeatedly to get you where you are supposed to be headed. Some of these pitfalls as you know them are: Self-doubt - Always questioning your abilities and that you're not good enough! Fear - It's the unknown. What you don't know you run from. Whispers of Negativity - These are those quiet voices repeated over and over again that continuously slow down your next steps. Perfectionism - This is the endless dissatisfaction of what you have done wishing you could still do better. Never satisfied. Overthinking - Trying to have everything just right before moving forward. Blame game - Overlooking yourself and calling someone else out. Not willing to take responsibility. Comparison - Looking side to side trying to be someone you are not created to be. Self-induced expectations - This is setting parameters as to how something should turn out, what it looks like, and how it should work. Peek-a-boo of the past - You can't escape the past because you haven't let it go. You need to forgive to move on. All of these areas you can control. But when you let these pitfalls sneak in, they can easily derail your success. So how can you keep moving forward in the midst of pitfalls? The K.I.S.S. ~ May the F.O.R.C.E. be with you! In honor of Star Wars, may the force be with you. And you definitely need "force" to eliminate that which impairs your progress in life. Focus on what's in front of you. Optimism flood your language. Respond vs. React Control what you can control. Eliminate what doesn't work. Pitfalls need not to suppress your greatness. However, it all about the next step. "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" ~ Kristianne Wargo "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will be able to discuss your specific situation and gain tools and strategies to move you forward. Live. Love. IMPACT!  "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify and Pandora. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. 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These days it’s easy to find yourself feeling tense or anxious. If social distancing and the threat of a global pandemic aren’t enough, just add a dose of political mayhem or a strained relationship and you’ve got a recipe for stress. What I’ve learned from performance psychologist Simon Marshall is that your brain and nervous system manage everything about you, including your ability to cope and overcome the difficulties of life. In this podcast, Simon and I are discussing some cutting edge ways to master your nervous system and manage stressful moments. Simon shares some evidence-based techniques that involve breathing, vocalization, and eye movement, to manage stress and help you avoid limbic system overwhelm. And as powerful as these practices are, I know they are just a few of the tools Simon has in his performance coaching arsenal. If you enjoy this podcast, I hope you’ll consider joining us in the upcoming Coping Resilience and Mental Toughness Workshop, with Simon and world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson. The workshop content is approximately five hours of prerecorded video and is largely self-paced, along with four 30-minute live group coaching sessions with Simon and Les to answer questions and help you navigate real-world situations. Here’s the outline of this interview with Simon Marshall: [00:01:49] Strava 2020 Year in Sport report. [00:03:23] Benefits of outdoor exercise. [00:03:42] Neuroscience research: 1. Yilmaz, Melis, and Andrew D. Huberman. "Fear: It’s All in Your Line of Sight." Current Biology 29.23 (2019): R1232-R1234; 2. González, Anabel, Lucía del Río-Casanova, and Ania Justo-Alonso. "Integrating neurobiology of emotion regulation and trauma therapy: Reflections on EMDR therapy." Reviews in the Neurosciences 28.4 (2017): 431-440. [00:04:34] Self-generated optic flow. [00:04:41] Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman; The Huberman Lab at Stanford. [00:09:40] Physiologic sigh; Studies: 1. Li, Peng, et al. "The peptidergic control circuit for sighing." Nature 530.7590 (2016): 293-297; 2. Yackle, Kevin, et al. "Breathing control center neurons that promote arousal in mice." Science 355.6332 (2017): 1411-1415; 3. Salay, Lindsey D., Nao Ishiko, and Andrew D. Huberman. "A midline thalamic circuit determines reactions to visual threat." Nature 557.7704 (2018): 183-189. [00:14:56] Podcast: The Neurophysiology of Safety and How to Feel Safe, with Stephen Porges. [00:22:50] Chimp Purge; Study: Lieberman, Matthew D., et al. "Putting feelings into words." Psychological science 18.5 (2007): 421-428. [00:28:41] Podcast: How to Have Intimacy With Ease, with Jessa Zimmerman. [00:28:51] Podcast: NBT People: Mark Alexander. [00:30:34] Podcast: A Guide to Flawed Studies with Richard Feinman. [00:36:33] Stress management; Podcast: How to Manage Stress, with Simon Marshall, PhD. [00:38:23] Values guided action exercise; Russ Harris. [00:38:37] Habit formation, habit stacking. [00:41:49] Dopamine + noradrenaline =  motivated action. [00:43:59] Leveraging physiology during unpleasant activities. [00:44:27] Book: Radical Candor (Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, by Kim Scott. [00:44:50] Getting and giving feedback. [00:46:41] Motivational interviewing; helping people change their behavior. [00:48:26] Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It, by Chris Voss. [00:49:24] Book: Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion, by Jay Heinrichs. [00:49:50] Book: The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure, by Jonathan Haidt. [00:53:15] Sign up for the Coping Resilience and Mental Toughness Workshop. [00:53:40] The Xterra Podcast.

There are TRUTHS in this life this that are "UNDENIABLE " BUT YET WE STILL ARE VERY MUCH IN DENIAL!!! EVERYTHING FEELS LIKE AN ATTACK/OFFENSIVE WHEN WE DON'T WANT HEAR IT , FEAR IT. .BECAUSE WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT....ONCE WE HAVE THE TOOLS!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/savage-lifestyle1/support

David Raichlen, PhD. is a Professor of Human And Evolutionary Biology at the University of Southern California. His work explores how physical activity drove key aspects of human evolution, helping to explain how and why inactivity underlies many chronic diseases today. Combining aspects of biomechanics, physiology and neuroscience with analysis of movement patterns of ancient humans, his work helps to explain how we can use an evolutionary context to improve modern-day health. On the podcast today, David talks about the links between human evolution, physical activity, and health across the lifespan. He discusses the impact of exercise on brain health and neurogenesis and explains why an active lifestyle may be critical for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease. He also describes the biological mechanism behind the “runner’s high” that suggests humans are “wired to run”. Here’s the outline of this podcast with David Raichlen: [00:00:11] Herman Pontzer, PhD; Book: Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy (coming out in March 2021). [00:00:43] Paper: Pontzer, H., B. M. Wood, and David A. Raichlen. "Hunter‐gatherers as models in public health." Obesity Reviews 19 (2018): 24-35. [00:01:27] Working with Hadza; Brian Wood, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. [00:02:07] Exercise and brain health. [00:03:24] Neurogenesis. [00:04:08] Rodents in enriched environments; Study: Kempermann, Gerd, H. Georg Kuhn, and Fred H. Gage. "More hippocampal neurons in adult mice living in an enriched environment." Nature 386.6624 (1997): 493-495. [00:05:10] Adaptive Capacity model; Paper: Raichlen, David A., and Gene E. Alexander. "Adaptive capacity: an evolutionary neuroscience model linking exercise, cognition, and brain health." Trends in neurosciences 40.7 (2017): 408-421. [00:10:01] APOE4; Study: Raichlen, David A., and Gene E. Alexander. "Exercise, APOE genotype, and the evolution of the human lifespan." Trends in neurosciences 37.5 (2014): 247-255. [00:12:20] Study: Trumble, Benjamin C., et al. "Apolipoprotein E4 is associated with improved cognitive function in Amazonian forager‐horticulturalists with a high parasite burden." The FASEB Journal 31.4 (2017): 1508-1515. [00:13:34] Resistance training. [00:14:20] Megan Hall; Study: Roberts, Megan N., et al. "A ketogenic diet extends longevity and healthspan in adult mice." Cell metabolism 26.3 (2017): 539-546. [00:15:18] BDNF upregulation through exercise. [00:16:28] Podcast: The Postmenopausal Longevity Paradox and the Evolutionary Advantage of Our Grandmothering Life History, with Kristin Hawkes. [00:17:46] Structural associations of exercise in middle age. Study: Raichlen, David A., et al. "Differential associations of engagement in physical activity and estimated cardiorespiratory fitness with brain volume in middle-aged to older adults." Brain Imaging and Behavior (2019): 1-10. [00:17:46] Brain connectivity associations among young athletes; Study: Raichlen, David A., et al. "Differences in resting state functional connectivity between young adult endurance athletes and healthy controls." Frontiers in human neuroscience 10 (2016): 610. [00:21:30] Podcast: Air Pollution Is a Cause of Endothelial Injury, Systemic Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease, with Arden Pope, PhD. [00:22:21] Optimal duration and intensity of exercise. [00:23:38] Types of exercise that are most beneficial. [00:25:32] Exercise-induced endocannabinoid system. [00:27:20] Endocannabinoid upregulation following exercise in humans, dogs, and ferrets; Study: Raichlen, David A., et al. "Wired to run: exercise-induced endocannabinoid signaling in humans and cursorial mammals with implications for the ‘runner’s high’." Journal of Experimental Biology 215.8 (2012): 1331-1336. [00:29:11] Self-generated optic flow; Articles: Yilmaz, Melis, and Andrew D. Huberman. "Fear: It’s All in Your Line of Sight." Current Biology 29.23 (2019): R1232-R1234 and González, Anabel, Lucía del Río-Casanova, and Ania Justo-Alonso. "Integrating neurobiology of emotion regulation and trauma therapy: Reflections on EMDR therapy." Reviews in the Neurosciences 28.4 (2017): 431-440. [00:30:23] Minimizing environmental mismatch. [00:30:39] Sitting in hunter gatherers; Study: Raichlen, David A., et al. "Sitting, squatting, and the evolutionary biology of human inactivity." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 117.13 (2020): 7115-7121. [00:37:56] Exercise intensity and endocannabinoid signaling; Study: Raichlen, David A., et al. "Exercise-induced endocannabinoid signaling is modulated by intensity." European journal of applied physiology 113.4 (2013): 869-875. [00:41:14] Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping, 3rd Edition, by Robert Sapolsky. [00:42:40] Scientific American article: Why Your Brain Needs Exercise, by David A. Raichlen and Gene E. Alexander. [00:43:00] New Scientist article: How changing the way you sit could add years to your life, by Herman Pontzer and David Raichlen. [00:45:45] Find David at University of Southern California’s Department of Biological Sciences.

Hello, Pictish Trail, here! Welcome to Series 3 of the Lost Map Podcast - we’ve given it a bit of a reboot. We’re going to try and release a brand new episode of the pod on the first day of each month, centred around new music that we have released through our PostMap Club. Wish us luck.PostMap Club is our membership programme, where - from just £3 - you can receive printed postcards delivered to your door every month, containing downloads for new music from the label. You also receive a membership badge, monthly newsletter and discount codes for other stuff from the label. Visit lostmap.com/club for details on how to join.In this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear some scintillating chat with Claire McKay, aka Martha Ffion. She tells us about the making of her new album - Nights To Forget - and reveals all the details of an exclusive live session she’s recorded, entitled Captured On Cassette. The full session was filmed, and will premiere live on Wednesday 25th November - PostMap Club members will get free access, and tickets will also be available to purchase separately from lostmap.com.We’ve also got a face-to-face interview between Laura and Mike from the band Firestations - they give us the scoop on a new series of EPs they’re releasing with us over the coming months. The first EP, Automatic Tendencies is out on November 6th, and features the single ’Small Island’ and a “sunken version” of ‘Greenmount’, clips of which you can hear in this episode.In First Gig / Worst Gig, we ask artists to tell us about the first gig they ever attended as a punter, and the worst gig they’ve ever played as a performer. Our first contestant for this feature is Callum Easter, whose debut album - Here Or Nowhere - recently won the public vote for Scottish Album of the Year. Both his first gig and his worst gig choices are absolutely harrowing.Another new regular feature is called THIS OR THAT, in which we ask a series of quick-fire questions on the hottest of all hot topics. The first person to take the challenge is a brand new signing to the label, SULKA. But will he choose this, or that?!!? His new single ‘Fear It’ is out now, and the postcard comes with an exclusive acoustic version.We’re got clips of music from all the above, and there’s also a brand new track (in full!) from Clémentine March. A packed show!-EPISODE TRACKLISTING:1. Martha Ffion - ’Nights To Forget’ (Captured On Cassette live session)2. Martha Ffion - ‘Going Out In Style’ (Captured On Cassette live session)3. Callum Easter - ‘Make A Move’4. Firestations - ’Small Island’5. Firestations - ‘Greenmount’ (Sunken Version)6. Sulka - ‘Fear It’7. Clémentine March - ‘Elixir’ (Single Version)-To support Lost Map, join our PostMap Club! Go to lostmap.com/club for more details.Lost Map Podcast is presented by Pictish Trail. Additional production and editing by Joe Cormack. This episode is made possible with support from Creative Scotland.

WE'RE BACK! The Horrorble People's Podcast starts off season 3 strong with a nightmare inducing performance by Tim Curry, a look at 90's television, and a revisiting of our fear of clowns: We're talking about STEPHEN KING'S IT - Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.Alix's cat Britannia joins the team as they go through the origins of the novel, from its inception in the cocaine induced mind of its iconic horror author and how such a gruesome work was adapted to network television. We're a little boozy, but it's a celebration because there's WAY more to come very soon!As always, leave a 5 star rating and fear Maine, FEAR IT!Classic Horror 2 by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Behavior happens when 3 things occur concurrently (MAPS):MotivationAbilityPromptThere are 3 approaches to helping people perform certain behaviors:1) Train the person: Skill them up so that they know how to do somethingE.g: If you want someone to eat more vegetables, teach them how to cook vegetables 2) Redesign the environment: Put tools or resource in the person’s environmentE.g: Get tools to chop up vegetables and recipes to make them taste good3) Scale the behavior back: Take whatever action you’re trying to do and scale it downE.g: Instead of working out for an hour, scale it down and workout for a few minutesThere are 3 core motivators of motivation:1) Pleasure & Pain: It’s what you’re sensing at the moment2) Hope & Fear: It’s if I do X, then Y will happen3) Social Acceptance & Rejection: Wanting to belong or being afraid of rejectionMotivation and ability have a compensatory relationship, meaning they compensate for one another“If motivation is low for any given behavior, then the ability must be high. In other words, it must be easy to do, otherwise, you won’t do it.” – BJ FoggIf your motivation is really high, it means you can do both easy and hard thingsWhen your motivation drops, you need to scale back the difficulty of the task“You’re adjusting the difficulty of the behavior according to the level of motivation in that moment” – BJ Foggeval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'podcastnotes_org-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',122,'0','0']));Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgBehavior scientist and author of Tiny Habits, BJ Fogg, discusses improving decision making, motivation trends, the role of emotion in sense of self and so much more. GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

Table of Contents: The Lord's Protection & The Biblical Remedy for Fear It's Official: U.S. Military Activated within CONUS Army to deploy to New York after Trump declares major disaster: Troops to turn hotels and sports arenas into hospitals as ventilators run low, lines form outside hospitals Idaho Begins Fining and Jailing Those That Break…

“The great under-discussed factor in the climate crisis is there are just too many of us, and we use too much shit.” Comedian and social critic Bill Maher said it well. Yes, our profligate lifestyles have a big carbon footprint. And if they do, then the number of footprints makes a big difference, and it is undoubtedly “under-discussed.” So, in this episode, we discuss it. We also give a big shout-out to Jane Garvey and Anna Lacey of BBC Woman’s Hour. Their radio program/podcast is a gleaming (and rare) example of mainstream media treating the overpopulation topic from an informed perspective, with integrity. Link below. Plus: Don’t you think the One Planet, One Child Billboard Campaign is worthy of perhaps $1 billion of support from the new $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund? If you bump into him in the steam room, let him know. We wouldn’t turn down a contribution from Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, Richard Branson or Michael Bloomberg, either!   DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: One Planet, One Child Billboard Campaign Programs and Studies Getting it Right: Reproduction and the Carbon Legacies of IndividualsOregon State University study The Climate Mitigation GapLund University research letter Worksheets from the Lund University work Project Drawdown Solutions List Jeff Bezos Commits $10 Billion to New Bezos Earth Fund Bill Maher: Masturbate, Don't Procreate (“The great under-discussed factor in the climate crisis is there are just too many of us….”) BBC Woman’s Hour: Would You Stop Having Kids to Save the Planet? BBC Woman’s Hour: Choreographer Cathy Marston & 'The Cellist', her new ballet inspired by Jacqueline du Pre Below-Replacement-Level Fertility: Don’t Fear It, Ross Douthat - Joe Bish of Population Media Center rebuts New York Times opinion piece listed below   Programs and People Missing the Mark: The Chinese Population Crisis by Ross Douthat in The New York Times Climate Changers: The 100% Solution with Solomon Goldstein-Rose Vox: Having Fewer Kids Will Not Save the Climate by Sigal Samuel The Overpopulation Podcast is produced by World Population Balance, a non-profit organization committed to alerting and educating that overpopulation is the root cause of resource depletion, species extinction, poverty, and climate change. Our mission is to chart a path for human civilization that – rather than causing greater misery – enables good lives on a healthy planet. We advocate and support a smaller, truly sustainable human population – through dramatic and voluntary reduction in birth rates.  We envision a world where no one suffers in dire poverty and misery for lack of enough food, water, and other basic needs. We see a world where all species thrive and where lower consumption and population are in balance with Earth’s finite resources. Subscribe to Balanced View print newsletter (please request print version only if you’re not content to get this via email/website link) Share Your Thoughts With Us Join the Sustainable Population Meetup Receive Overpopulation Updates via email        

Being brave is not about the absence of fear, it's about having the courage to be vulnerable - to press on in spite of fear. The first memories I have of someone using the word brave is when I was a little kid.  For most, it usually has something to do with having to get a shot at the doctor or getting an injury of some kind and then an adult telling us to be brave.  In cartoons, the hero or heroine is often characterized as someone who is brave- someone who will go into battle knowing that the consequences could be dire.  But I've seen portraits of bravery show up as someone who appears stoic and doesn't show vulnerability or cry.  This is where I think the definition of bravery starts to diverge from what it actually means. One of my favorite taglines I made up for my own life is "Be Brave. Do Epic Shit."  I have put a lot of thought into what it means to me to be brave.  To be honest, trying to avoid feeling and showing difficult emotions has been one of the harder parts of bravery for me.  Bravery means actually letting yourself feel those emotions without letting them defeat you or change your path.  This discussion could get complicated really quickly if we bring in things like masculinity.  Men, especially the older generation feel pressure not to show or feel vulnerable emotions. Perhaps my view of bravery initially came from men.  I remember even from a young age wanting to be viewed as masculine instead of feminine because I used to think masculinity was akin to strength and bravery.  Oh how wrong I was about that! It's a complex topic for another Crush It Monday.  Continuing with my digression for another moment, I still hate comments about women being emotional, or "crying like a woman."  I AM a woman and I struggle with some of my emotions. I can only imagine what it must feel like for some men.  I think this is an important discussion, but I need to move on to what I think it means to be brave. First, try to think of the first time in your life when either someone told you to be brave or you realized you did something that made you brave.  This is what Matt's story was: he was in grade 9 wanting to take Japanese, but Japanese was with all the upperclassmen that he looked up to. He had to get up in front of the class and say something in Japanese and was afraid he would look stupid, but he realized he had a choice and did it anyway.  Matt felt uncomfortable and did it anyway. What are some elements of bravery tucked under the overarching theme of a "willingness to be vulnerable"? If you go to the dictionary, bravery and courage go hand in hand.  Being brave is "to have courage" and courage is "the ability to do something that frightens one" or "strength in the face of pain or grief." Being Brave is Not the Absence of Fear It's feeling the fear and doing it anyway.  It's doing it in spite of the fear. Now this doesn't mean doing something irrational like saying "I'm brave" and then walking out into traffic.  It's not saying "I'm brave" and putting yourself needlessly into a dangerous situation.  A whole other topic of discussion would be where is the line between bravery and dangerous risk?  How can you be more brave and do something you're afraid of?  Personally, it's been considering my outcomes and asking myself what the worst-case scenario would be.  Minor injury?  Embarrassment or shame if I fail? Wasted time? Simply not being able to do it?" Often the fear of the thing preventing us from being brave is way worse than if it actually were to happen in real life. Simply considering what the worst case will be might help you overcome your fear.  Another thing is that when you feel some fear and are moving forward anyway, it's paying attention to how your body feels.  Does it feel tight?  Breathing long slow breaths can help too. Being Brave is Not Burying Your Emotions, It's Sitting With Them I'll say it- I hate it when I cry. It doesn't feel good to me and it makes me feel weak.  Posting a video of myself crying and then later using it in my TED Talk was one of the scariest things I've ever done.  I still cringe when I know thousands and people have watched it. This is a really negative and untrue view of crying, layered with all kinds of baggage and unfair judgements.  It takes courage to sit with discomfort- whether it be emotional or physical and sometimes and emotion is both.  Burying and denying emotions because they hurt does not make you stronger and it's actually unhealthy.  Over the last few years, I've worked on letting myself feel some of those emotions I would hide from.  I would hide from anger by going and exercising really hard. I think that it is healthy to blow off some steam, but there are times you can't just go exercise when you're angry.  I think learning to say to yourself  "I feel angry" or "I feel really said right now" and then "and it's okay" is a powerful exercise. As endurance athletes, we are used to sitting with physical discomfort for hours but emotional discomfort?  No, that can be so much harder! Call it self-compassion, call it being brave with your emotions, or even call it mindfulness.  The space between the emotion rising and then recognizing what it is before you react is a good first step (maybe you lash out or maybe you bury it).  Learning to sit with it and that it'll pass is another thing. Being Brave Means Setting Boundaries and Having Humility Sometimes being brave means speaking up for yourself and putting yourself first.  That includes examples like saying no to others and setting boundaries or saying no to yourself if you're engaging in critical self-talk or patterns of overplanning that lead to burnout.  It can even mean turning around and going home to rest if you're feeling tired and overtrained on your bike.  It takes courage and confidence to say no, to do less when you're tired, or even to rest if it feels like you're falling behind.  Being brave can also mean standing up for yourself or for others. Being brave means being willing to love deeper which is inherently risky because you can suffer emotional pain if it doesn't work out. Being Brave Means Moving Forward Despite Uncertainty I've had to learn new situations of bravery in my pregnancy which has had a lot of uncertainty and lack of control. Simply moving forward in my cycling career has been an act of bravery, of putting myself out there, of accepting really disappointing rejections because of other people's biases of what I will be capable of in the future as a professional athlete mom of an infant.  There are days I've wanted to give up and felt like my idea of the future was impossible because other people didn't believe in me, but I kept moving forward and I will continue to do so.  Uncertainty and fear can be the same thing, but being brave means showing up, choosing to keep trying in the darker moments when you don't know what it's going to look like, when it feels like everyone is against you or doesn't understand you. And you know what?  The more times you sit with those difficult emotions and feel them, the more times you choose over and over not to give up when you want something to happen, the more times you press on even when no one else believes in you and you emerge on the other side- that's when your own hero comes out. That's when you look yourself in the mirror and say, "hell yeah, this is what it means to be brave." As Brene Brown would say "Courage equals vulnerability" and I couldn't agree more.  Listen Now   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   2 Ways to Give Back to the Show                

"I firmly believe that it's the little things we do that eventually add up to a happy life. I am not asking you to change everything about the way you live, but perhaps to reconsider a few details of your daily routine. Remember that joie de vivre is not revolutionary —but it is evolutionary." —Robert Arbor, author of Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living Sixteen years French chef Robert Arbor released a book that offers a personal glimpse into his everyday routines which adhere to the French's simple approach to living well. With time split between living in Connecticutt and living in a country home in Flaujac-Poujol, France, with his wife and two sons, he shares how the secrets of the French are really quite simple when it comes to elevating the everyday. Yes, it took me far too long to pick up this book, but as soon as I did, his words were music to my ears as he too celebrates and revels in the everyday routines, cultivate seemingly simple rituals that are savored and deeply appreciated. A way of life that is inspired by his own upbringing in Fontainebleau, France, just outside of Paris. Many readers recommended Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living and many readers have shared they return to read this book often to reminders of how to slow down and savor the lives they have worked so hard to have the opportunity to live. Joie de Vivre is a gem of a resource for reminding ourselves of the beauty of life - understanding that our lives are made up everydays is all we need to do to recognize and embrace a truly contented life. While I will certainly be picking up the book many times more in the future, having highlighted and annotated heavily throughout, I wanted to share 36 ideas Arbor shares in the book as an introduction to how grand the everyday can be, and how it truly is quite simple. ~Be sure to tune in and listen to the podcast episode and more discussion on each point is shared. 1.Breakfast - enjoy alone and make it nice or with a very close friend, someone you like - make it your personal time of the day. 2. Savor the buttery goodness of a croissant on weekend or for special occasions ~TSLL's homemade croissant recipe~ 3. Cloth napkins for everyday dining 4. Cultivate a routine you enjoy around your breakfast and morning "to give a quick thought to each day's potential". 5. Cultivate your own potager (vegetable garden) to "grow a few things to eat fresh". And only grow what you love to eat and share. 6. Disperse flowers throughout your potager, let go of perfection and separation. 7. Place your fresh, delicate vegetables and fruits (tomatoes, courgettes, most fruit) in a compote on the kitchen counter to be reminded to use them immediately (or very soon). "A big part of comprehending joie de vivre is understanding that enjoyment in day-to-day life is the true key to happiness. Finding happiness in small things means that ordinary days are filled with pleasures rather than obligations. Joyful anticipation of life's everyday events is part of bringing joie de vivre into your home in a lasting way." 8. Grow your own garden of herbs 9. Make food shopping enjoyable - visit a special shop, a farm stand or make it a social engagement. 10. Enjoy good, seasonal food and revel in it. 11. Welcome cheese into your eating regimen 12. Regularly frequent le marché in your area when available "Great food and ingredients can be found anywhere. One just has to make more of an effort and decide on a lifestyle choice about the quality of the food." ~All You Need to Know About the Markets in Provence 13. Make the kitchen the center of the house, but it need not be state-of-the-art. 14. No need to spend a lot of money to have a pleasant workable kitchen - regular height chairs, let go of the high stools, so you can relax and enjoy conversation - sitting back, etc. Only purchase the equipment you will actually use and buy quality items that will last. Here are a few ideas: 3-4 pots with lids, a cast iron skillet (keep it seasoned), a teakettle on the stove for boiling water, a Dutch oven or cocotte, but again, only tools you will need for the food you and your household enjoy eating. ~Why Not . . . Use Simple Changes to Transform Your Kitchen? 15. Have the basic cooking utensils stocked in your kitchen so no matter what the season, you can make what you enjoy: 3 sharpened knives (paring, chef's and serrated), 2 cutting boards, earthenware jugs full of different wooden spoons and spatulas, a stainless-steel spoon and 8-oz ladle, perforated stainless steel spoon, tongs, a whisk, 3 graduated mixing bowls, a fine mesh strainer, hot mitts, a hand-cranked can opener, cork screw, cotton kitchen towels, and a scale, measuring cups and spoons, rolling pin if you are a baker. ~A Cook's Kitchen (necessary utensils) ~A Baker's Kitchen (necessary utensils) 16. A well stocked épicerie (pantry) with top-grade items (In TSLL's 2nd book, an entire chapter breaks down how to step into your kitchen and enjoy the everyday meals) 17. Tidy your kitchen as you go to make the space a place you enjoy stepping into each time. 18. Lengthen and deepen (full and satiating) your midday meal as much as possible. "This is a time for stepping away from your work — even if you are eating with your coworkers—and talking and thinking about something else . . . Whatever the company, the conversation is always pleasant and positive. And that, naturally, adds to the pleasure and anticipation of lunch. It is a real break from the rest of the day. Le déjeuner is not about using time, it is about taking time." 19. Enjoy a picnic and make it comfortable "I do love a picnic in the French style, which, of course, means comfort, comfort and more comfort. First of all, a French person is simply not going to eat on the ground. Although we might lounge around on a blanket later, it is much butter to eat sitting up." 20. Reserve Sunday to enjoy a big Sunday lunch, focusing on pleasure rather than obligation. 21. And grab that nap after the lengthy lunch to add regular moments of rejuventation . "Remind yourself that sometimes the best ideas and solutions rise to the surface when you're not thinking so hard." 22. Grab an afternoon break regularly with la pause gourmande to give yourself a treat - "a treat with a purpose" and offer the perfect solution to the "afternoon blahs". 23. Enjoy dinner in the dining room regularly and offer the opportunity for everyone to contribute (whether by setting the table, etc.) somehow. 24. Unwind after dinner with a little dessert treat (nothing too grand), and partaking in something you enjoy on your own or with others so that you can go to bed happy and content. 25. Share dinner with friends with a casual dinner party - only invite people you truly like and don't "overstretch yourself". ~10 Ideas Gleaned & Confirmed from My last Dinner Party, episode #235 26. Create a warm and inviting atmosphere, which means you need to be able to be relaxed and enjoy the evening as well. The goal: good food, good conversation and good fun. 27. Begin with apéritifs - small nibbles and drinks. 28. Have very small groups of flowers on the table to create a welcome, but not cumbersome table to sit around and enjoy the meal. 29. Add candles to the dinner table either in glass hurricanes, or small tea lights spread around the tabletop. 30. Add a low volume lyric-less music to the background, as the conversation amongst friends is the best music. 31. Enjoy cheese and a vinaigrette dressed salad course after the main course prior to dessert. 32. Add water to the meal to be enjoyed while enjoying glasses of wine with each course. 33. Dessert need not be homemade when you have a favorite local patisserie. 34. Savor the winding down at the end of the day and do not skip this important part of each day. Cultivate a pleasant ritual, perhaps a different one for each season. 35. Make lavender-scented linen water to add an inviting scent to your bed linens. 36. Enjoy a good night's sleep "Americans are fascinated with how the French manage to live so well, and so contentedly, in their ordinary, day-to-day life. It's not just about cooking, decorating, or entertaining — it's about enjoying all the small details of domestic life." —Robert Arbor May your everydays be full of simple pleasures and moments of joy as well as you remember how extraordinary your life already is at this very moment. ~Order Robert Arbor's book Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living ~SIMILAR EPISODES/POSTS from THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~14 Ways to Eat Like the French —Savor Good Food, Don't Fear It, episode #175 ~20 Ways to Incorporate Your Love for the French Culture into Your Everydays, episode #144 ~The French Way: How to Create a Luxurious Everyday Life, episode #23 ~View all French-Inspired podcast episodes here Petit Plaisir ~Call My Agent (Dix Pour Cent) https://youtu.be/RvM0ZrxBwFU ~Images: TSLL Instagram (@thesimplyluxuriouslife)

This episode is an audio masterclass on identifying whether you have changed your mind or if you are 'off track' and what to do about it. Check Point #1: Fear - It is not a reason Check Point #2: Emotions - Tame, Train, and Master them. Check Point #3: Distractions - The 3 D's (Doubt, Disappointment & Disagreement)

Learn how failure can be conquered from the micro level to the macro. Understand the process of taking failure as it is and incorporating it into your life. The post 34. Learn From Failure, Don’t Fear It appeared first on Conversation of Our Generation.

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #192 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube On today's episode of The Simple Sophisticate, author, award-winning journalist, expat living in France and proprietor of the acclaimed cooking school located in France, Susan Hermann Loomis joins me to talk about so many of TSLL readers' passions: France, food, and living well (and I cannot forget Julia Child as well). Discover how she came to live in France, her approach to food and cooking, discover what students learn when they enroll in her cooking school and its far more than just learning how to cook extraordinary well, and hear what it was like to sit down in Julia Child's kitchen in Cambridge and have dinner with her. All of this and much more. Be sure to download and have a listen. And look for Susan's new book French Grill: 150 Refined & Rustic Recipes will be released June 12th this summer. ~Check out her blog On Rue Tatin ~Discover and Enroll in Cooking Classes ~Rent Susan's home in Louviers, France, as your vacation rental - learn more here ~Follow Susan on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susan's cookbooks and memoirs: ~In a French Kitchen: Tales and Traditions of Everyday Home Cooking in France (2015) ~On Rue Tatin: Living and Cooking in a French Town (2001) ~Cooking at Home on Rue Tatin (2005) ~French Farm House Cookbook (1996) ~View all of her books here (there are many more!)   Petit Plaisir: ~Susan shared two Petit Plaisirs during our conversation, one is below and the other you will want to tune in for. It is something I enjoy wholeheartedly myself.   ~Check out more episodes of The Simple Sophisticate here and peruse similar episodes below: ~189: Jamie Cat Callan's Parisian Charm School - Love, Life & Savoring It All ~182: David Lebovitz Talks About Making Paris His Home ~168: French Everyday Living with Author & Blogger Sharon Santoni ~169: Understanding the French Culture: My Interview with Géraldine Lepere of Comme une Française ~175: 14 Ways to Eat Like the French — Savor Good Food, Don’t Fear It   ~SUBSCRIBE to TSLL's Weekly Newsletter   Sponsor of this week's episode: Lifesum ~Visit the Top Ranked Health & Fitness app and receive 30% off the Premium Membership. ~Visit lifesum.com/simple Download the Episode

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #189 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube "French women will tell you that when you know who you are, you are able to become more yourself, and then you naturally and easily become more confident. When you know who you are, you are more 'contained' because you are confident, and as a result, you become more mysterious." —Jamie Cat Callan from her new book Parisian Charm School Author and Francophile Jamie Cat Callan joins me on the first episode of 2018. The author of Bonjour, Happiness, French Women Don't Sleep Alone and Ooh La la!: French Women's Secret to Feeling Beautiful Every Day, Jamie's new book offers a curriculum on cultivating a life of engaging with the world, not only with a lover or a partner, but with your neighbors, friends and the community that surrounds you. Full of detailed anecdotes inspired by the intimate conversations with French men and women as well as expats living in France, Jamie shares with readers how each of our love stories is unique, and the key is to discover the joy in the everyday. She joined me from her farm in the Hudson Valley where she calls home with her husband and shares her own love story during our conversation and how she trusted her path discovering it was exactly and more than she could have hoped for. The book Parisian Charm School: French Secrets for Cultivating Love, Joy and That Certain je ne sais Quoi will be released tomorrow, January 2nd. Visit Jamie's blog to discover her book tour schedule, and follow along on her journey via Instagram as she shares what delights her while living on a farm (view a few pics below) as well as images from her travels to France. ~Jamie's Instagram is full of images of her farm (the garlic braiding she mentioned is shown below), travels and her animals. Follow her @jamiecatcallan   ~Enter the giveaway to win a Finex cast iron skillet. ~Read TSLL's first post of 2018 to kick off the new year. ~SIMILAR POSTS/EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~French Everyday Living with Author & Blogger Sharon Santoni, episode #168 ~Understanding the French Culture: My Interview with Géraldine Lepere of Comme une Française, episode #169 ~14 Ways to Eat Like the French — Savor Good Food, Don't Fear It, episode #175   Download the Episode

Everyone knows that nothing holds a creative back more than themselves. We all think that we're not good enough. We get jealous of others, and give up before we even try. We believe our skills just aren't good enough. STOP.  You're just letting your inner critic control your brain. You need to learn to acknowledge the critic, and see what it's really telling you. You can learn a lot about yourself from your inner critic, but you can't let it control your life. There are a few things that cause an inner critic to come out and take control: Envy of other Too much self criticism Not letting go of emotions Pressure from deadlines and our environment Fear It's easy to let our mind's get wrapped up in thoughts, emotions, and fears. In fact it's something we've done our entire lives. When you first learn to accept and acknowledge the inner critic, but not let it control your emotions and life it can be very unsettling. So many people get uncomfortable without it that they end up reverting right back to their old habits. On this episode of the Creative Warrior podcast we are joined by Denise Jacobs, who teaches us the various critics we have inside of ourselves and how we can conquer them. Download this episode today to learn how you can start to change your perspective, stop holding yourself back, and get into the truly creative place you need to be in to find the success you want. WONDER WOMAN WARRIOR “Creativity and flow state comes from relaxing self-evaluation and self-judgment.” -Denise Jacobs Highlights - People want more than hype, they want science and research. You have to trust yourself and relax into a situation to produce your best results. If you are having writer's block, go do something creative and fun. The self critic is not a natural state. We connect our inner critic with drama. Emotions are meant to pass through us - let them go. Name your inner critic and address it when it shows up. When you expect something negative is going to happen, you look for anything negative and make it appear. Separate the inner critic from the attacked self. The inner critic can be helpful. Look for the inner evaluator. It's easy to get wrapped up in comparisons with today's social media. Learn from and celebrate other people's success. All boats rise with the tide. Let your envy motivate you, not paralyze you. Guest Contact - Denise's Website Denise's Twitter  Denise's Book Banish Your Inner Critic Resources - 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply doesn't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

DeanBokhari.com • EP166. Feel The Fear, Take Action Anyway What’s stopping you from taking action on your ideas, dreams, and greatest goals in life? Are you afraid? Are you afraid of uncertainty? Are you afraid you’ll fail and fall flat on your face? Are you afraid of what might happen if you “leave it all behind” in pursuit of something greater? Fear… It freezes people in place. And there’s only one way to avoid becoming frozen in place by fear—we must take action. Take action The only way to overcome fear is to cultivate the courage to take action. Some people think that courage means not having fear. But that’s not true. Courage isn’t about not having fear, it’s about feeling the fear and taking action anyway.—Click to tweet Benjamin Disraeli said:     “Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” Love that. You know why the classic advice about “getting out of your comfort zone” will always be relevant? Because most people will choose to remain within their comfort-zones—working jobs they don’t love, staying in relationships with people they don’t love, and doing the same mundane things they don’t love—all in an effort to avoid the short-term discomfort of figuring out how to live a more fulfilling life. But doesn’t that lead to regret? And the pain of regret weighs tons when compared to the short-term pain of discipline, which weighs just ounces. What if you developed the discipline of taking deliberate action on what you desire and deserve out of life? How could your life be different? How much more could you get out of it if you took more action? I know it change my own life dramatically once I decided to STOP dreaming about my dreams, and to START taking action on them. We’re not even capable of creating a dream about something if we’re not capable of creating it in reality. Yes—dare to dream. But back it up, also, by daring to take action. Because the distance between our dreams and reality is bridged by developing the habit of doing—the habit, of taking action. Action always beats intention. What can you take action on? What’s one thing that you’ve been wanting to take action on in your life, but have been putting off over and over again for whatever reason? Is it a phone call? A job application? A serious conversation with someone that matters? If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to take action on something important, bear in mind that there is no such thing as a “right time”—circumstances will rarely align as we want them to align. Challenge yourself today, to choose ONE thing you’ve been wanting to take action on—then do it. Make the phone call. Start the application. Schedule the conversation. Don’t wait until you’re ready to take action. Instead, take action so you’re ready. —Click to tweet

https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/podcast_channel_artwork.png () Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy Welcome to Day 319 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Doing Wrong Is Fun – Proverbs [10:23]-27 Thank you for joining us for our 7 days a week, 7 minutes of wisdom podcast. This is Day 319 of our trek. This week we are remaining at camp around the campfire as we continue digging for the nuggets of wisdom that are found in the book of Proverbs. So far we have explored the first 22 verses of Chapter 10, and we will continue to cover a few verses each day. This section of Proverbs compares and contrasts bite size nuggets of wisdom that apply to everyday life. I know that you will enjoy it as we learn together. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/georgebernardshaw161863-1.jpg () Thank you so much for coming along with me each day as we explore and consume these “nuggets of wisdom.” These bits of wisdom help us to live a rich and satisfying life while creating a living legacy. While some of our daily treks are a multi-part series, you can join us at any time and start along with us from that point on. If you would like to listen to any of the past episodes, please go to Wisdom-Trek.com to listen to them and read the daily journal. You can also subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Google Play, so each day's trek will be downloaded to you automatically. We are broadcasting this podcast from our studio at Home2 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are putting the finishing touches of Wisdom-Trek Journal Volume 1 together and also the Beta version of Your Life Plan Blueprint. We should be able to release them soon. I will let you know when they are available. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Wisdom-Trek-Volume-1-Cover.png () Today and tomorrow we will remain in camp once again as we continue to dig for those wisdom nuggets that are found in Proverbs 10. As we feel the gentle spring breeze blowing the fire and smoke back and forth, we have all experienced have the wind shift unexpectedly and all at once we have smoke filling our eyes. Solomon certainly experienced this also as he describes in one of the nuggets today. Before we get to that tidbit though let's look at a situation where… Doing Wrong is Fun – Proverbs [10:23]-27 You might be thinking, “Is Guthrie saying that doing wrong is fun?” That doesn't sound like something you would present…Well let's all face it, sometimes we are either tempted to or actually do wrong because it does appear to be fun. I am just as susceptible to believing this as anyone, so let's start with verse 23. 23Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. See I told you that doing wrong is fun…that is if we choose to be a fool. There are many activities that we may be tempted to participate in because they do look like it would be fun, but we must look at the long-term consequence of such actions. Sure eating pizza every night may appear to be fun or enjoyable, but what would that do to us physically long-term? How about innocent flirtation in the workplace. That may seem fun, but what are the potential long-term results? We could come up with dozens of scenarios, but I think you understand what I mean. To follow through doing short-term activities may appear to be fun without looking at the long-term results makes us a fool. In contrast to this is for us to live wisely which will bring long-term pleasure because we understand the consequences to making sensible and wise decisions. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_4105.jpg ()     24The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted. Fear…It seems to be so rampant today, maybe it always has been. Even among Christ followers it seems to be that they are full of fear and worry...

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MDC on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Melbourne.Deepcast Interview with Gratts: http://www.melbournedeepcast.net/portfolio/089-gratts/ Tracklist: 1. unknown - unknown 2. Jovonn - Sanctuary (Home Recordings) 3. Peter Funk - Dreams Of You (Yost's Miracle Keys Remix) (i! Records) 4. Joash - Don't Fear It, Fight It (Arto Mwambe Remix) (Compost Black Label) 5. Crustation – Flame (Borderline Insanity Dub Mix) (Jive) 6. Roy Davis Jr. – Symphonic Days (Chord 44 Records) 7. DJ Rork – I Wanna See You Come Down (RK's Mix) (Serial Records) 8. Sound Stream - Soul Train (Sound Stream) 9. Modjo - What I Mean (Mood II Swing Vocal Dub Remix) (Sound Of Barclay) 10. Semtek – Pizza (Don't Be Afraid) 11. Trackman Lafonte & Bonquiqui – Pacific House (L.I.E.S.) 12. Rick Wade - Nothing To Fear (DBX Dub) (Harmonie Park) 13. UBQ Project - When I Fell In Love (Charles Webster Vocal Mix) (Boombastic) * and a sample of "the Thrust train" throughout the mix (taken from Thrust – Can't Wait To Get To You (Apexton Records)), as sampled on Sound Stream - Soul Train