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One of the hardest parts of parenting a child with OCD is not knowing what's actually going on. Your child insists they're “fine,” avoids your questions, or simply can't explain what they're experiencing. It can leave you feeling confused, shut out, and unsure of how to help.In this episode, I talk about why so many kids keep their OCD hidden, even from the people they trust most. You'll learn why silence is often part of OCD itself and why pushing for answers can unintentionally make it harder for your child to open up.We'll also discuss practical ways to build trust, strengthen communication, and support your child, even when you don't fully understand what their OCD is about. Because you don't need to know every intrusive thought to begin helping your child make progress.Mentioned in this episode:Download the free companion handout: www.natashadaniels.com/handouts

Season 6 kicks off in October 2026. In the meantime, while we take a short break, you're getting the most popular episodes from Season 5. Enjoy! One small choice… and suddenly it feels like everything is ruined. If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of “I'll start over tomorrow,” this episode offers a different way forward. Learn how small, faithful habits can break the cycle, help you reset in the moment, and grow into lasting change over time. Get your show notes: https://gracefilledplate.com/growing-lasting-change/ Links mentioned: Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Armor + Fruit Bible Study Bundle Season 1 Episode 29: How to Be TRULY, Biblically Healthy Season 2 Episode 5: What are the First Steps to Finding Freedom IN CHRIST From Overeating? Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy? Season 4 Episode 7: How Do You Follow God's Leading in Your Food Choices Get a FREEBIE: Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

Decentralized clinical Trials (DCTs) bring some or all elements of a clinical trial closer to patients. Consent, screening, treatment administration, and more can be administered through digital technologies and local health care providers, expanding accessibility for patients who face barriers to participation in traditional single site trials. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Associate Clinical Investigator and Nurse Practitioner at HonorHealth Research Institute, and Kristen Kipping-Johnsson, MPH, Director of Network Research Operations at the University of Chicago, about how each of their cancer programs are approaching DCT implementation. Their discussion explores how decentralized components, such as community-based treatment delivery, centralized research infrastructure, and hybrid trial designs, can increase participation opportunities for patients in both community and academic settings. Guests: Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Associate Clinical Investigator Nurse Practitioner HonorHealth Research Institute Scottsdale, AZ   Kristen Kipping-Johnson, MPH Director of Network Research Operations University of Chicago Chicago, IL "APPs are really poised to step into that role [of investigator] and help, not take the place of physicians, but work alongside our physician colleagues and enable us to expand the abilities of research." —Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C "Quality of life, being able to keep patients treated closer to home, allow them to stay with the physician that diagnosed them...Those are the things that are really important to me when it comes to decentralization." —Kristen Kipping-Johnson, MPH Resources HonorHealth Research Institute's First Steps to Approaching Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) University of Chicago's Path to Operationalizing Decentralized Phase 1 Trials Across a Regional Network ACCC's Community Oncology Research Institute White Paper: Bringing Cancer Research to the Community:  Strategic Approaches to Representative Oncology Clinical Trial Design This podcast was created in partnership with the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance, with support from Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead Sciences, and Merck.

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"Everybody thinks that autonomous heavy equipment is commonplace, whereas in fact the adoption is basically zero."Frederik Filz-Reiterdank said that to us from the operator's seat of an autonomous roller, on a live chip fab site in upstate New York, with his dozers and dump trucks working away behind him.His company, Crewline AI, raised a $7.1M seed earlier this year led by Initialized Capital and Nebular to automate the machine operators hate driving.What we got into:✅ Why the roller is the wedge for construction autonomy, and why the excavator falls last✅ A retrofit kit that turns a standard drum roller into a self-driving one in under an hour✅ Selling a "virtual roller operator" instead of renting out a robot✅ The four month insurance grind nobody warns robotics founders about✅ Why 95% of candidates are disqualified the moment they hear about the forward-deployed lifestyleFull episode now live on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Teaser01:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation03:43 Autonomy in Construction: Current State and Misconceptions09:21 Choosing Rollers: The Perfect Wedge for Automation11:47 Understanding Pain Points in Construction14:55 Business Models: Robotics as a Service vs. Outcome-Based Pricing18:49 Deployment Strategy for Autonomous Rollers21:00 Insurance and Liability Challenges22:09 Building Trust with Customers24:45 Overcoming Skepticism in Construction27:49 Future of Automation in Construction32:10 First Steps for Contractors

What physical activity gives you joy? Whether it's walking, running, dancing or swimming, your body evolved to do it. We are made for movement. But there's a cost, as anyone with a sore neck or aching back knows. From the tiny muscles in our skin, which raise the hair on our arms, to the intricate mix of bone, blood vessels, and nerves in our neck, natural selection has struck a delicate and sometimes wacky balance between utility and form. In this episode, we explore how parts of the body - our muscles, neck and feet - came to be, and what forces prompted the evolution of efficient yet imperfect bodies.  Guests:  Kent Dunlap - Professor of biology at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and author of “The Neck: A Natural and Cultural History”  Bonnie Tsui - Journalist and author of “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters”  Jeremy DeSilva - Anthropologist at Dartmouth College and author of “First Steps, How Upright Walking Made Us Human”  Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake  Originally aired June 30, 2025  You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support!  Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

314 - Rock Bottom, Recovery, and the Red Hat: Larry Roberts on Losing Everything and Choosing Courage He had 12 years of sobriety, a thriving podcast production company, a recognizable personal brand, and a speaking career that put him on stages across the country. And then, quietly and completely, he lost all of it. In this episode of Comfort to Courage, Larry Roberts, founder of Red Hat Media and one of the most recognized voices in the podcasting world, pulls back the curtain on his very public and brutally honest battle with alcoholism, including multiple rehab stints, a DUI, a dissolved business partnership, near-death, and the moment a phone call he almost didn't answer saved his life. Larry doesn't sugarcoat a single chapter of this story. He walks through how 12 years of sobriety left him dangerously overconfident, how his drinking exploded from a couple of shots before a speaking engagement to a seven-week stretch where he ate just five cups of noodles, and how he ended up in a San Diego recovery facility on day 51 with no income, a dissolved business, and a marriage hanging by a thread. What makes Larry uniquely worth listening to is not just how far he fell, but what he's choosing to do next. He talks candidly about rebuilding Red Hat Media, an upcoming AI-powered podcast production tool he's developing, and the mindset shifts that are making this recovery attempt different from the ones that came before. This episode is for anyone who has ever hit a wall and wondered if there's a way back. It's for entrepreneurs who have watched a business they built from scratch fall apart. It's for anyone who has been touched by addiction, in their own life or someone else's, and needed proof that asking for help is not weakness. It is the bravest thing you can do. If you're standing at the base of a steep hill and you're not sure you have what it takes to climb it, Larry Roberts just spent the better part of an hour showing you it's possible. 5 Powerful Takeaways Isolation makes recovery impossible: Larry explains why going dark and cutting off his entire network was the single most destructive decision he made, and how one vulnerable phone call set everything in motion toward healing. Twelve years of sobriety can become a trap: Larry reveals how his previous success staying sober created a dangerous arrogance that left him completely unprepared when alcohol came back into his life. Brand damage is survivable: After going silent on social media for nearly 10 months and burning real professional bridges, Larry lays out the exact mindset he's using to rebuild Red Hat Media from scratch. The "God smack" moment is real: Larry shares the story of a phone call from a recovery facility that came in the exact window when he had stopped answering his phone and had quietly accepted he might not survive the week. Affirmations aren't soft, they're strategic: Inspired by David Goggins, Larry explains why writing and repeating daily affirmations is one of the highest-leverage tools available to anyone trying to rewire their mindset from a place of rock bottom. About the Guest Larry Roberts is the founder of Red Hat Media, a podcast production, branding, and AI solutions company he built into a nationally recognized platform. Known across the industry as the Red Hat Guy, Larry has spoken on major stages including PodFest, consulted with brands on positioning and content strategy, and amassed a loyal following under the handle @TheLarryRoberts across social media. He authored the book Under the Red Hat, exploring how personal identity shapes brand power. He is currently in recovery in San Diego and is developing an AI-powered podcast production tool with a projected launch at PodFest, aiming to remove up to 90 percent of manual production from the podcasting workflow. 00:00 Courage Is Contagious 01:17 Badassery Bestowment 02:12 Five Courage Reps 04:48 Meet Larry Roberts 06:22 Red Hat Media Origin 09:50 Branding And AI Expansion 11:29 Red Hat Pushback 13:31 Relapse And Rock Bottom 19:08 Rehab Spiral And DUI 25:14 Rebuilding The Red Hat 27:34 Jen Reacts And Support 29:02 Why This Time Sticks 31:10 Hitting Rock Bottom 32:56 Sober Living Reality Check 34:12 First Steps to Sobriety 35:30 Finding Rehab Options 38:20 Mindset and Affirmations 40:15 Badass Rapid Fire 43:16 AI Podcast Production Dream 46:16 Strength and Success Redefined 48:34 Where to Find Larry 49:33 Final Send Off Resources & Websites Mentioned Larry Roberts website: https://www.larryroberts.com Larry Roberts on social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn): @TheLarryRoberts Book by Larry Roberts: Under the Red Hat Book recommended by Larry: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Connect With Jen Josey To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ If you enjoy Jen's Witty Shirts, shop the whole collection at https://www.shopwittygoods.com/ New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time.

What physical activity gives you joy? Whether it's walking, running, dancing or swimming, your body evolved to do it. We are made for movement. But there's a cost, as anyone with a sore neck or aching back knows. From the tiny muscles in our skin, which raise the hair on our arms, to the intricate mix of bone, blood vessels, and nerves in our neck, natural selection has struck a delicate and sometimes wacky balance between utility and form. In this episode, we explore how parts of the body - our muscles, neck and feet - came to be, and what forces prompted the evolution of efficient yet imperfect bodies.  Guests:  Kent Dunlap - Professor of biology at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and author of “The Neck: A Natural and Cultural History”  Bonnie Tsui - Journalist and author of “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters”  Jeremy DeSilva - Anthropologist at Dartmouth College and author of “First Steps, How Upright Walking Made Us Human”  Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake  Originally aired June 30, 2025  You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support!  Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Monday, Aug. 3. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Kicking off a new musical venture has a lot of steps, and in this episode, we talk with Seattle/Tacoma artists Jody Ellen and Tara Chugh of the band The Sirens about some of the key first parts in the process. We also go into the different ways to grow this into a career, and how you balance the various aspects that can make it up. Jody and Tara share the story behind the band's recent single, “Reverberations” and the themes found within the notes. They talk about how they first met and what happened to kick off this collaboration. We also get a sneak peek at a soon-to-be-released single later this summer. “Reverberations” wraps up this interview, and we hope you check out their other releases. Want to know more? Check out http://thesirensband.com/. Photo Credit: Skye Warden

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, we're moving past the hype and getting into how internal audit functions are using GenAI now -- not in theory, not in three years, but today. Doris Myles sits down with Neil White to talk through where the biggest efficiency gains are happening, how to pick the right use cases when everything feels urgent, and why most functions aren't failing at GenAI: They're just stuck. White shares the framework he uses to prioritize AI investments, why building a prompt library is the most underrated action any function can take immediately, and what he believes internal audit will look like in 10 years. HOST: Doris Myles, CIA, CPADirector of Internal Audit, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital GUEST: Neil White Audit and Assurance Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP KEY POINTS: Introduction [00:00:00-00:00:43] Where GenAI Creates the Biggest Lift [00:00:43-00:02:34] From Automation to Agentic Reporting [00:02:34-00:04:31] Current Adoption and Internal Audit's Dual Role [00:04:31-00:06:51] Prioritizing Use Cases and Building a Prompt Library [00:06:51-00:10:58] Why GenAI Initiatives Stall [00:10:58-00:14:21] Gaining Enterprise and Leadership Alignment [00:14:21-00:16:38] Building Trust and Preserving Professional Skepticism [00:16:38-00:18:46] Explainability, Traceability, and Reliable Outputs [00:18:46-00:20:54] Balancing Speed, Human Review, and Model Validation [00:20:54-00:23:45] Scaling GenAI Across the Audit Function [00:23:45-00:25:41] First Steps for Internal Audit Leaders [00:25:41-00:27:35] IIA RELATED CONTENT:  Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Global Internal Audit Standards Vision 2035 Cybersecurity Topical Requirement Knowledge Center: Artificial Intelligence All Things Internal Audit Tech: Leadership Lessons from Scaling AI-Driven Companies   Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” from 2025 starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn & Julia Garner.

Choosing a Trustee: Why Naming Your Kid May Be a Mistake — Marguerite Lorenz Short answer: Naming your child as trustee, executor, or agent under your power of attorney is the default choice for most American families — and it is frequently the wrong one. In this episode of Wealth Actually, host Frazer Rice talks with California Licensed Professional Fiduciary and Master Certified Independent Trustee Marguerite Lorenz about why roughly two-thirds of American adults still have no estate plan, why the job of a trustee is far more intimate and technical than families expect, and how to decide between a family trustee, a bank or trust company, and an independent professional trustee. https://youtu.be/56bzuORe8YI Episode Overview: Who Will Actually Run Your Plan? Most estate planning conversations stop at the documents. Marguerite Lorenz argues the documents are the easy part. The hard part is staffing — deciding who steps in when you can no longer make new decisions, and whether that person can absorb the technical, financial, and emotional weight of the job. Lorenz has served as trustee, executor, agent under power of attorney for finance, and agent for health care for hundreds of families since 2003. She is the author of three books — Luck or Control? The Life-Improving Power of Estate Planning, How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old, and the newly updated Ethics for Trustees 2.0 — and she is Vice-Chair of the Independent Trustee Alliance. Her framing line, and the one that should stick with every listener: “If you don’t get your estate plan done, you’re suing your family. You’re making them go to court. And who would want to make anyone else go to court?”— Marguerite Lorenz This is the second time Marguerite has joined the show. Her first appearance covered the mechanics of individual trusteeship: EP.75 — Individual Trusteeship with Marguerite Lorenz. Key Takeaways •Only about a third of American adults have any written estate plan — and Lorenz argues half of those plans would not actually function when needed. •Professionals are barely better than the public. When Lorenz polls rooms of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, roughly one-third raise their hands for a complete, up-to-date, ready-to-go plan. •The trustee role is intimate, not administrative. A trustee sees your paperwork, your bills, your medications, and your bedroom. “Who is going to be the first person in your bedroom when you are no longer able to make new decisions?” •Incapacity, not death, is the long tail. Many people live for five or six years unable to make new decisions. The trustee’s job often runs during your lifetime, not just after it. •A professional trustee can be temporary. Lorenz recounts stepping in for a client during cancer treatment, providing a full accounting, and stepping back down when he recovered — then serving again after his death. Would your child step back down? •Estate planning is about preferences, not predictions. “Our power in estate planning is not prediction, it’s setting our preferences” — and preferences can only be set while you are competent. •Quality of life belongs in the plan. Not just tax, legal, and financial terms — but how you want to live, where you want to live, and what small things matter (for Lorenz, an international selection of dark chocolate). •Digital assets are now a core trustee problem. Phones, social accounts, and daily transactions all require someone with access and authority. •A will does nothing while you are alive. “The will doesn’t operate at all if you go to the hospital and you haven’t granted authority to anyone.” •Cost is usually overestimated. Both an estate plan and an independent professional trustee typically cost far less than probate court. •Revisit every five years. Calendar a five-year check-in with your attorney to review law changes, marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Chapters and Timestamps •[00:00] Cold open: “If you don’t get your estate plan done, you’re suing your family.” •[00:32] Welcome back — introducing Marguerite Lorenz, California trustee and author •[01:14] Luck or Control? — why fear keeps families from finishing an estate plan •[02:22] What a full-time trustee actually sees: trustee, executor, agent for finance, agent for health care •[03:49] Why families default to naming a child — and where that breaks down •[05:00] The skill set nobody screens for: negotiation, calm, empathy, and grief •[05:40] Case study: serving as temporary trustee through a client’s cancer treatment — and stepping back down •[07:51] Why even attorneys need their own attorney: nobody is objective about their own circumstances •[09:09] The five-year estate plan check-in as a life milestone •[09:39] How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old — living well to the very end •[10:20] The “black box” problem: privacy, dignity, and care in your own home •[11:54] Preferences over predictions — planning for your future vulnerable self •[13:40] Rewriting an advance health care directive after hundreds of hospital bedsides •[16:13] The statistics: only a third of adults — and only a third of professionals — are actually ready •[17:47] Frazer’s challenge to advisors: you can’t advise well if you aren’t practicing what you preach •[18:22] The first question in Luck or Control?: “Hey professional, do you have your estate plan done?” •[19:21] Ethics for Trustees 2.0 — what’s new in the updated audio and PDF edition •[20:27] Family trustee vs. bank trustee vs. independent professional trustee •[21:52] The looming crisis: the great wealth transfer, incapacity, and digital assets •[24:54] Documenting the “why” behind hard trustee decisions •[25:23] Probate courts overrun, bioethics committees, and next-of-kin defaults •[26:54] Where to find the books, the podcast, and the Independent Trustee Alliance directory About the Guest: Marguerite Lorenz, MCIT, CLPF Marguerite Lorenz is a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (CLPF #319) and a Master Certified Independent Trustee (MCIT). She has served as Trustee, Executor, Agent for Finance, and Agent for Health Care for more than 200 families since 2003 as managing partner of Lorenz Private Trustees. Marguerite is Vice-Chair of the Board of the Independent Trustee Alliance, past Chair of the California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau Advisory Committee, and host of the Plan For This podcast. She is the author of Luck or Control? The Life-Improving Power of Estate Planning, How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old, and Ethics for Trustees 2.0. About the Host: Frazer Rice Frazer Rice is the author of Wealth, Actually: Intelligent Decision-Making for the 1% and host of the Wealth Actually podcast, where he interviews experts, entrepreneurs, and commentators on preserving assets and enjoying wealth. Resources and Links Mentioned •PlanForThis.com — Marguerite’s books, the Plan For This podcast, and a free First Steps toolkit. Ethics for Trustees 2.0 is now exclusive to this site (audio + PDF bundled with purchase). •TrusteeAlliance.com — the Independent Trustee Alliance directory for locating certified independent trustees by state. •Marguerite Lorenz on LinkedIn •California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau — state licensing for professional fiduciaries •Related episode: EP.75 — Individual Trusteeship with Marguerite Lorenz •Related episode: What If You Are Named in a Will or Trust? Frequently Asked Questions Should I name my child as trustee? Not automatically. A child understands the family but may lack the technical skill to handle tax, legal, financial, and medical decisions — and may be grieving or in conflict with siblings at the exact moment judgment is required. Marguerite Lorenz notes that a trustee must be a good negotiator, stay calm under pressure, set aside personal feelings, and enforce rules the grantor set. She also raises a test most families never consider: if you recover, would your child voluntarily step back down and hand you a full accounting? What is the difference between a family trustee, a corporate trustee, and an independent trustee? A family trustee is a relative or friend serving in a personal capacity, usually unpaid and untrained. A corporate trustee is a bank or trust company with institutional infrastructure, minimum account sizes, and staff turnover. An independent professional trustee is a licensed or certified individual — like a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary — who serves full-time, carries a succession plan, and can often be engaged at a lower cost than families expect. The Independent Trustee Alliance maintains a national directory of independent trustees. What does a trustee actually do while I am still alive? A trustee acting during incapacity manages assets, accounts for every dollar, handles taxation, pays bills, coordinates care, and increasingly manages digital assets such as phone-based transactions and social media accounts. Lorenz emphasizes that many people live for five or six years unable to make new decisions, so the trustee’s lifetime role is often longer and more demanding than the post-death administration. How often should I update my estate plan? Roughly every five years, or sooner after a major life event such as marriage, divorce, birth, death, a liquidity event, or a change in tax law. Lorenz recommends putting a five-year reminder in your phone to call your attorney and ask what has changed in the law and in your life. What happens if I go to the hospital without an estate plan? The hospital and its bioethics committee will do the best they can and will look for next of kin to make decisions for you — potentially people with whom you have never discussed your personal wishes. A will does not help here, because a will only operates after death. Financial and health care powers of attorney are what grant someone authority while you are alive. Is an estate plan expensive? Usually less than people assume, and materially less than probate court. Lorenz makes the same point about professional trustees: “Independent individual professional trustees cost a lot less than you think also. And you need to ask, because this is your life we’re talking about.” Do financial professionals have their own estate plans? Often not. When Lorenz polls audiences of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, only about a third report having a complete, up-to-date, ready-to-go plan — barely better than the general public. Her challenge to the profession is that clients will increasingly ask advisors directly: “Do you have your estate plan completed?” Pull Quotes “Our power in estate planning is not prediction, it’s really about setting our preferences.” “Who’s going to be the first person in your bedroom when you are no longer able to make new decisions?” “I’m not in charge. I’m a servant-manager.” “Once I get my estate plan done and updated, I don’t think about it anymore. My head space is so clear because everything I was worried about has been thought about, considered, allowed, and put down in writing.” Full Transcript Transcript lightly edited for clarity. Timestamps are approximate. [00:00] Marguerite Lorenz: You know, if you don’t get your estate plan done, you’re suing your family. You’re making them go to court, right? And who would want to make anyone else go to court? [00:08] Announcer: Welcome back to the Wealth Actually podcast, the show that features experts, entrepreneurs, and commentators that will give you the right knowledge, planning, and guidance so you can preserve your assets and enjoy your wealth. Learn more and subscribe today at wealthactually.com. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not investment, legal, nor tax advice and does not represent the opinion of the employers of the host or guests. [00:32] Frazer Rice: Welcome back. Friend of the podcast Marguerite Lorenz is on the podcast this week. She’s a California trustee and has a new book called Luck or Control? out. We’re going to talk a little bit about fiduciary matters and what it takes to have good staffing within your estate plan. Welcome back, Marguerite. [00:54] Marguerite Lorenz: Thank you, Frazer. [00:55] Frazer Rice: Since the last time you were on, you have a couple of books out and we’ve gotten to see each other a couple of times with the Independent Trustee Alliance. Let’s talk a little bit about the new book that you just published and what you’re trying to do with it. [01:14] Marguerite Lorenz: So that book is Luck or Control? The Life-Improving Power of Estate Planning. And I wrote it because I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of families really struggle with how this is going to get done, and many people don’t get their estate plan done at all because they’re so afraid. They don’t know what to expect, they don’t want to talk about their mortality, they don’t want to have serious conversations with their loved ones. And if we don’t have those conversations, we really lose all control when we need it the most — when that medical crisis happens or when life changes in a big way. [01:52] Frazer Rice: No question about it. And I went through the book and it’s an important read, because for those people who really have to get their affairs in order and feel stuck for some reason, I think you do a good job of laying out why you need to get unstuck and then how to take a couple of steps to initiate those conversations and get the important things down so that you can then have the deeper conversations that help out later on as you’re structuring things. What part of your experience being a full-time trustee helped to inform all of this? [02:22] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, as a trustee professionally, I’ve met with lots of different families in lots of different circumstances. And for many of them they’ve named me, and so I’m serving in that role. It’s not just trustee; it’s trustee, executor, agent on the power of attorney for finance, and even as agent for health care. And so that’s a very intimate job. It’s a job where you end up seeing someone’s entire life, or as much as you can of another person — their paperwork, how they do things, how they pay their bills, how they live, what medications they take. It’s really very intimate. And I think a lot of us assume that our children know us and they’ll do what we want them to do. But the thing is that it’s very likely you haven’t lived with your children in the same household for decades. And now you’re asking them to come back, drop their life, and come in and be that person for you. Be the person who’s going to protect your privacy, be that person who’s going to protect the way you want to live. And they may disagree with the way you want to live. They may actually have issues with some of the choices that you’ve made or how you’ve proceeded. So now, in addition to having a medical challenge where you’re not able to make new decisions — maybe temporarily, maybe permanently — now you have someone who wants to run the show or actually be in charge. In my job as a professional trustee, I’m not in charge. I’m a servant-manager. I’m really taking the trustor’s wishes and how they’ve structured things and really looking at that to be sure that I can continue it as best I can with all the changes that have occurred. [03:49] Frazer Rice: One of the things we were talking about before we got on board, and something we’ve discussed generally through the Independent Trustee Alliance, is that people who are asked to serve in those roles usually are family members. And for people who are uninitiated in the field, that seems like an obvious choice, because they’re really trying to put somebody in there who understands the family. But as you and I know, they may not be necessarily qualified to deal with the technicalities of the different roles that we just discussed. But also, the idea of taking on the emotional toll of these new conditions can be something different and unapproachable for many people. [04:30] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, I think it helps to kind of look at some of those issues. So you might have more than one child. Even if you have an only child, these issues apply. And now you’ve been in the hospital and you’re expecting this person to deal with your tax, legal, financial, and medical decisions. This person has to be a good negotiator. This person has to be calm when there’s issues that arise, and they may have feelings — they may be grieving that things have changed for themselves and in their relationship with you. So I think to be really empathetic and to be really kind and compassionate, we have to get our own stuff in order so that we can really have a good experience for our last days. And again, some of these roles that I’ve served in have been temporary. Let me give you an example. I worked with a gentleman whose wife had passed away because of cancer. She had been gone about two years and he himself was diagnosed with cancer. So he already knew what that might be like, right? She had already had chemotherapy; he was right there with her through all of that experience. Well, now faced with it himself, he said, “In order for me to do this, I don’t have a partner. I need somebody who’s going to deal with the business of my life so that I can focus on my health.” He named me as his trustee. I became active. I reported to him because he was still able to receive those reports. He was certainly mentally able, but physically it was really hard. He was exhausted most of the time. And he was going to grief support for the loss of his wife and going to chemotherapy treatments. So you can imagine just how full his day was. So we’re into this two years. He met a woman at grief support. He was feeling better because the treatment worked, and he decided he wanted to travel the world before he died. And he married this woman, and they were very happy together. And he asked if he could be trustee again. So — I’m a professional trustee. It’s part of my duty to step back and step down when the trustor who wants to be trustee again wants that job back. So I gave him a full report, he had an accounting, he knew exactly what had happened during my term. He went on with his life, and then he passed away and I became trustee again. So I just wanted people to know that it could be temporary. It’s not necessarily a permanent job. Would your child step back down? [07:14] Frazer Rice: No question. Once in the role, sometimes it’s difficult to get out of it. But you did the right thing in terms of getting an accounting, making sure that your duties stopped when you were told to get off, and then when you were ready to come back on, that those sightlines are very clear. And that’s what comes with talking to a professional like you. You understand those parts so that you’re not having things bleed from one role into another and having liability issues or misunderstandings with the next generation. [07:51] Marguerite Lorenz: Right. And let’s talk about working with professionals from the beginning. We don’t know what we don’t know. And even attorneys need to go to an attorney to get their estate plan done. There may be attorneys who disagree with that, but none of us can be truly objective about our own circumstance. And we need someone who’s going to ask us some tough questions and really help us figure out: what is our intention? How do we feel about this? What’s important to us? So, getting my own estate plan done — I was a single mom in a new profession. I had just become a fiduciary and I had just learned about estate planning. I was learning so much at that time and realized, every time I drive on the freeway, I’m risking my children’s future. I’m their only parent. What can I do about that? So estate planning isn’t just about money, and it isn’t just about death. It’s also about taking an inventory. What do I have? What have I accomplished? Who do I love? What do I really care about? And once we get to have those kinds of conversations, our whole perspective on life improves. And I’ve used my own estate plan, every time I’ve gone to update it, as sort of a milestone check — where am I now? [09:09] Frazer Rice: Maybe the standard procedure is every five years to check in and make sure that life has not advanced as far as divorce, deaths, new kids, marriages, things like that, to make sure that the plan is in place. And it’s a great milestone to reflect on things. And then, as we move up the ladder wealth-wise, if there are changes in tax laws and things like that, it’s important to make sure that the plan understands that change and is able to accommodate what’s going on on that front. Let’s take that as a segue. You have another book that you came out with, How to Be a 90-Year-Old — or a well-functioning 90-year-old. [09:36] Marguerite Lorenz: How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old. [09:39] Frazer Rice: More than well-functioning — actually successful. How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old. I have not read that yet, so tell us a little bit about what’s going on there. [09:47] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, I want everyone to have that blue ribbon feeling at the end of their lives. And I picked 90 because I have had clients that have reached a grand old age of over 100. My last client passed at 105. So it is possible to live well until the very end. And I’ve been working with people for over 20 years that are much older than me, who have lots of wisdom and experience to share. Their stories are important. So for people that are serving as trustee — whether you’re a family member trustee or you’re a professional — this book might be helpful, because I actually talk about the relationships with those clients. And I also talk about some things we could do now so that life is simpler, better, and more comfortable when we might need some help. And that’s another barrier that a lot of us have. We have this barrier to having someone come into our home and help us. Our home is our sanctuary, it’s our private space. But I want everyone who’s listening right now to just think about it: who’s going to be the first person in your bedroom when you are no longer able to make new decisions? And do you want that person to see everything that might be in your bedroom? Many, many adults have what I call a black box. We have something that’s private that really, really we keep to ourselves. But everything gets exposed once you are not able to care for yourself. So then what? Well, many people want to stay in their home no matter what, as long as possible. So imagine, if you will — some of my clients have lived in the same home for 30, 40, 50 years. And now they have to get care. Can we arrange to have that care in their home? So this exploration is really about living well to the very end. There are some really great tips, things I’ve learned from my 90-plus-year-old clients that I’ve employed and deployed for myself. [11:23] Frazer Rice: Just as an example there — I’m a ripe old age of 53 shortly. The idea of getting things in place while you’re at the peak of your powers, and you don’t have the difficult decision of having the car keys taken from you, or being in a home that isn’t appropriate for you anymore, meaning you don’t have the necessary safeguards for showers and stairs and things like that. Do you get into that, as far as trying to look five years ahead to make sure that the things that you can do now in a more comfortable environment take place before maybe the emergency happens and then all of a sudden we say, “Oh my gosh, we’ve got to do a complete overhaul here”? [11:54] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, as you know, Frazer, our power in estate planning is not prediction, it’s really about setting our preferences. And if we don’t do that while we feel good, while we’re competent, while we’re thinking clearly, we don’t get a chance to express that or do that once we’ve lost our competence. So this is really important — that I’m thinking about my future vulnerable self. I’ll give you a small example for me personally: dark chocolate is part of my life. I like having an international selection of dark chocolate and I don’t want the same kind every day. I feel the nuances and the taste and the flavors; it’s important to me. For some people that might be wine, for other people it might be fine literature. It really depends on what you’re into. Well, our estate plan can be just about tax, legal, and financial stuff, but it really should be more. It should be about our quality of life. And that’s really what I’m instructing and what I’m talking about in a very warm, personal way in How to Be a Successful 90-Year-Old. And even in Luck or Control?, I want people to understand the function of the documents. So we talk about the documents and what they’re supposed to do to assist your person. But you have to have a person. And you might choose to have a trust company or a bank serve as your trustee, you might have a family member, you might have an individual like me — an independent trustee. You can find more independent trustees at the Independent Trustee Alliance. But the point is: how do I want to live? Who do I want to have help me? What does that help look like? Well, you might not know all the answers right now, but if you begin now, your eyes open to different possibilities. I’ll give you an example: I have visited lots of hospitals. I’ve been to people’s bedsides many, many times. I’ve learned that there are certain procedures I’m just not willing to go through. So in my mind I had to update my advance health care directive to basically say: this shell that I’m in, the case I walk around in, the machine that I live in, needs to be kept alive long enough so that my boys can say goodbye. And that’s not for me, that’s for them. But I don’t want it to go on interminably. [15:00] Marguerite Lorenz: So I’m pretty specific in my documents about what I want. So I’m hoping to help people have a little perspective — use that energy you have, use the power that you have right now to make decisions for yourself, and allow yourself the opportunity to update your estate planning documents from time to time, so that what you learn goes into your documents, and what you decide and what your intention is, is clear. [15:23] Frazer Rice: One of those points that you bring up that I think is important is that you can be a really good user of professional services with some forethought. To muse a little bit about what the end of life looks like is somewhat an unpleasant thought, if you feel like you’ve got less than your full faculties and that ends up being your future. But thinking about that and putting some planning around it, and real ideas about what you want others to take away from your end of life, in many ways I think is a great way to really get the documents put in place and reduce tension and questioning later, and any ambiguity that there might have been ahead of time. [16:13] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, that’s the thing too that we don’t necessarily consider when we avoid estate planning. And I’m talking to all the professionals who listen to you, Frazer. The percentage of professionals who have their estate plans completed might be just a little bit more than the average person, but only a third of American adults have any kind of written plan — and I would argue that half of them are not really going to work. And when I speak to professional groups — attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors and so on — I get that same raise of hands: only about a third of them have a complete, up-to-date, ready-to-go estate plan. Why do I need it ready to go? Because I don’t know what’s going to happen or when. So yes, it is hard to contemplate the end of our lives; it’s not something we want to think about. But how do you stop thinking about it? How do you stop worrying about it? You do everything you can about it right now, and then you set it aside. And our cell phones are so powerful that I can put in my calendar five years from now to call my attorney and ask if anything’s changed in the law, and to consider then if I need to think about anything that might have changed in my life that I want to update. So once I get my estate plan done and updated, I don’t think about it anymore. I’m so relieved. My head space is so clear, because everything I was worried about has been thought about, considered, allowed, and put down in writing. And now I don’t worry anymore. [17:47] Frazer Rice: I scolded a group of financial professionals I was giving a talk to. I asked probably a similar question, which was: how many of you have your estate plan documents up to date? And they all shot up, out of shame. I said, “How many of you have looked at them within the last two years?” And then that shot down to about a third, maybe less. I just said, “Shame on you.” People are looking to you for help on these things and you’re not leading by example. And so — point taken, and not just the trusts and estates lawyers, but for everybody else around the ecosystem. To not go through that exercise yourself — you can’t possibly advise correctly if you’re not practicing what you’re preaching. [18:22] Marguerite Lorenz: Well, here’s my challenge, and here’s my challenge to every professional in our mutual space: bank trust officers, administrators, paralegals, everybody. In Luck or Control? and on planforthis.com, which is where you can find my books and get a free First Steps toolkit, the first question is, “Hey professional, do you have your estate plan done?” It’s the first question. Why? Because I want to be sure I’m dealing with somebody who has some empathy for the emotional decisions I’m going to have to make. I want someone on my team that understands what this feels like — not just the wise, tax-smart decisions that they made. It’s a whole package. And so I’m putting it out there and I’m saying: I’m challenging everyone in our mutual space. Make sure you have your estate plan done, because more and more clients are going to be asking you, “Do you have your estate plan completed?” [19:21] Frazer Rice: So then let’s talk about your third book, which is sort of an update — and we talked about it in the previous podcast that we did a while ago, and I’ll have that in there — which is Ethics for Trustees. What’s in the update? I know it’s now in an audio version, which I haven’t sampled yet but I’m sure it’s really good. What’s new now versus when it first came out? [19:54] Marguerite Lorenz: So I’ve simplified it a bit, because I recognize that each of us can look up the probate code for the state that we live in, and it was really much more of a California-specific book. Look, I’m a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary and I’m also a Master Certified Independent Trustee. So having the audiobook, and also having it in PDF form, I think is very helpful for people so they can make notes, take a certain page with them. And the book now is exclusively available at planforthis.com. And when you purchase it, you’re getting both the audio and the PDF version. [20:27] Frazer Rice: Cool. Well, we’ll make sure that’s in the show notes. Let’s take the last little bit of time we have here and talk about the decision to have an individual trustee — and by individual, I mean family trustee — versus a more professional trustee, whether it’s an individual or a bank trustee. You and I sort of nod our heads in agreement every time we talk on this topic, and I’ve done podcasts with others where I feel this looming crisis is coming, where people put all these documents together in trusts and then they staff them with people who may be initially qualified, barely, but then six months after the ink is dried, their interest wanes, their technical capability wanes, life intervenes, something different happens — and the problems just multiply at that point. I guess my big question is — and from the Independent Trustee Alliance, where there is a group of people who can operate as a trustee without having to go to a bank — how bad do you think this problem could get? We have this great wealth transfer and we have a lot of assets shifting, not just from the ultra-high-net-worth but regular people shifting to the next generation, with people at the wheel of these structures that I don’t think really understand what’s going on. How bad could this get? [21:52] Marguerite Lorenz: In my view, we’re not just dealing with a transfer of wealth — because that’s where a lot of people focus. Where’s the money going, right? It’s going from one generation who died and then the money’s going to the next generation. But in that interim — and by the way, many people live for years unable to make new decisions for themselves. So it’s during their lifetime that they might need their trustee to step in, not just after they die. And that’s really important to consider: that you might need someone for five or six years when you need someone to make decisions. What kind of decisions? You have digital assets, you have your social media accounts, you might be doing transactions on your phone all day every day — but someone else will need to get into your phone to actually do those things, maybe. Is that somebody you want from your family to do that for you? Maybe you still say yes. But that family member has to have the ability to enforce the rules that you’ve set in your trust. They need to communicate really well with other people. And they have to set aside their own feelings. They have to put you first. And that’s a big challenge. So when you think about the word fiduciary — and I know that the financial industry has used the word a lot — the technical aspect of that is that I’m putting my needs aside and putting that trustor, that person who created the trust, their needs first. Then I also have to consider their beneficiaries and the future of those beneficiaries. So I’m dealing with transactions and having to account for every single penny of where the funds are now and where they’re going, what the assets are, what the character of those assets are. I have to deal with all the taxation that goes with that. I have to manage those assets. So that’s one set of skills, right? But then there’s the softer skills about communicating with other people and understanding their doubts and their concerns, and not taking that personally, and putting things in writing. So this is a big job. It’s not the simple job that it might have been at one point, where someone just wrote a will on their cocktail napkin and said, “Okay, I’m leaving you all my money.” The will doesn’t operate at all if you go to the hospital and you haven’t granted authority to anyone to be that person for you, to go to your house, get you some clean underwear and socks and bring it to the hospital for you. So I think we have to look at our lives as more complex. It’s not just driving a car; it’s deciding where that car goes, and if the car is maintained, and is the car clean, and can we have other people in the car with you? There are just so many decisions that I’ve had to make for other people that I don’t take any of this lightly — and nor should anyone who’s writing their estate plan. You need that attorney to ask you those questions and walk you through your day-to-day, so you can keep your day-to-day as long as possible. [24:54] Frazer Rice: Well, the other part too is the people who assume those roles — and I’ve been in it too — when you are asked to make tough choices, sometimes you have to make tough choices that favor one person over another, and you may be called to account for that. And the idea of keeping diligent records and writing — in a sense putting down the reasoning behind what you’re doing and making sure that everyone, to the extent it’s possible, understands the why of what’s happening — I think that is going to help people really save themselves some issues going forward when those tough choices have to be made. [25:23] Marguerite Lorenz: You know, if you don’t get your estate plan done, you’re suing your family. [25:27] Frazer Rice: Ah — good way to put it. [25:29] Marguerite Lorenz: You’re making them go to court, right? And who would want to make anyone else go to court? I mean, it’s just such a sad thing. And by the way, our courts are overrun with people that did no planning. And none of it happens quickly. So if you end up hospitalized and you haven’t selected a person, then the hospital and their bioethics committee is going to do the best they can. They’re going to ask for next of kin to make decisions for you — people that you may never have discussed your personal life with now have to be making decisions for you. So I’m asking people to be a little more proactive. I know you’re busy. I know it costs money to get an estate plan — probably less than you think, and certainly less than probate court would cost. A lot less than probate court would cost. Independent individual professional trustees cost a lot less than you think also. And you need to ask, because this is your life we’re talking about. I’m good. I have my plan, I keep up to date with my successors. I have a succession plan that’s worked beautifully. I’ve tested it. I know. And that’s why I can be so calm and so confident everywhere I go in my life. I’m feeling so good and so happy. Well, I want that for everyone. I want everyone to have that calm, true confidence that comes with knowing you’ve done everything you possibly can for yourself and the people you love. [26:54] Frazer Rice: Terrific. Marguerite, how do people get the books? How do people find you and your podcast, the Independent Trustee Alliance, and any other points of contact? [27:04] Marguerite Lorenz: Great, thank you. So planforthis.com is where you can find the books, where you can find me. We do have a podcast that has some wonderful discussions, case studies, and other topics to help people better understand the choices that they have. The Independent Trustee Alliance has a wonderful directory to find all kinds of professionals, but especially independent trustees, and you can find that at trusteealliance.com. And I’m going to be out there — I’m on LinkedIn. Come find me, connect with me. And Frazer, once again, thank you so much for the opportunity to visit with you. [27:40] Frazer Rice: Oh, it’s always great to get your expertise. And you bring a great sense of empathy to what can be a very technical and dollar-driven process. And I think the empathy, when it gets avoided or missed, there’s something really lost. So I really value your perspective on it. Thank you so much. [28:00] Announcer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not investment, legal, nor tax advice and does not represent the opinions of the employers of the host or guest. Subscribe to Wealth Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you listen — and if this episode was useful, share it with the person you have named in your documents. https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/

This week, Shaye Wanner welcomes Chris Rawley of Harvest Returns to discuss what makes ranches “investable” and why it matters for operators seeking outside investors or bank financing to expand herds, land, or infrastructure. Raleigh explains Harvest Returns' model of pooling investor capital and investing as a single partner via loans, notes, or equity, and says investable operations have a solid plan, clear financial statements, defined marketing/sales strategy, and a realistic path to investor returns.  He outlines that key first steps include transparency and documentation across complex land and entity structures, accurate balance sheets reflecting assets and debts, and building a team for missing functions like finance, bookkeeping, accounting, and sales. Common mistakes include poor herd tracking/accountability (amid “phantom cattle” scams) and attempting to raise public capital without proper SEC-compliant legal help. Raleigh emphasizes getting herd and financial numbers in order, including hiring professionals.  Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ 00:00 Is Your Ranch Investible  01:24 Meet Chris Rawley  01:33 Why Investability Matters  02:38 What Harvest Returns Does  04:56 Investible Ranch Checklist  07:50 First Steps to Improve  09:30 Building the Right Team  11:09 Common Mistakes to Avoid  13:20 Raising Capital Legally

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I used to feel like I had absolutely NO CONTROL around ice cream, chocolate, bread, pasta, dried mangoes, almond butter, protein bars. The moment I was around them, I would binge on them. So I would avoid them.  I'd keep them out of the house and think "out of sight out of mind". But that just left me thinking about them SO MUCH MORE. So I felt so torn on how to eat these foods with control.In this episode, I break down the first few steps I took to build trust around trigger foods without losing control or avoiding them all together.MSG ME "TRIGGER FOODS" for details on my new program: Trust With Trigger Foods. This is a four-week program where I'm going to teach you how to choose one trigger food and start building trust with yourself around it.So instead of buying chocolate, bread, cookies, chips or ice cream and immediately spiralling into, “I need to eat this all now because tomorrow I'm starting over,” you'll learn how to slow down, feel safe, actually enjoy it, and move on with your day.CONNECT WITH LORNA:---＞ Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/lorna_bingeeatingcoach/---＞ TikTok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@lorna_bingeeatingcoach

How do we share our faith without fear? What does it actually mean to "speak the Gospel" in everyday life?In this final episode of our 1-2-3 Challenge series, Shane Welter and Vicar Dave Gallagher explore the last discipleship strategy: Go: Speak the Gospel.While loving our neighbors through acts of service is essential, Christians are also called to share the greatest gift they have ever received—the Good News of Jesus Christ. Faith comes by hearing, and God works through His Word to create and strengthen faith. Whether you're inviting a friend to church, sharing your testimony, praying for someone, or simply talking about the hope you have in Christ, every conversation can be an opportunity for God to work.Drawing from the 1-2-3 Challenge resource, Shane and Vicar Dave discuss practical First Steps, Next Steps, and Challenge Steps that help Christians grow in confidence as they speak the Gospel. The goal isn't having all the right answers—it's faithfully pointing people to Jesus.Topics include:• Why sharing the Gospel matters• Practical ways to begin faith conversations• Inviting others into the life of the Church• Sharing your testimony with humility and confidence• Praying for opportunities to speak about Jesus• Trusting God to work through His WordThis episode also marks the conclusion of our journey through the six areas of the 1-2-3 Challenge:Gather – In Worship • In Life TogetherGrow – In the Word • In Baptismal IdentityGo – Love Well • Speak the GospelA huge thank you to everyone who has already taken intentional steps of faith and shared them with us! Every marble added to the display is a visible reminder that God is at work through His people. Your willingness to share your journey has encouraged countless others to take their own next faithful step.If you've completed a step, don't keep it to yourself! We'd love to celebrate with you.Learn more about the 1-2-3 Challenge:https://www.stlukes-church.com/the-123-challengeShare the steps you've taken so we can celebrate together and add your marble:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewdKCn3HpPkUwboSspBf8IJc_isSnlhyn8RRtWiYs0mxjOWQ/viewform?pli=1Have a story of how Jesus has worked in your life? We'd love to hear it! One of the most powerful ways to encourage other Christians is by sharing your faith journey. Sign up to be a guest on the 2414 Podcast and tell the story of what God has done in your life:https://outlook.office.com/book/Ge29a5d453add4d478471a0c1bf208af9@stlukes-church.com/?ismsaljsauthenabledThank you for walking through the 1-2-3 Challenge with us. Wherever you are in your faith journey, keep gathering, keep growing, and keep going—trusting that God will continue His work in and through you.Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Most beginners think the first step is finding the right program. It isn't. This episode breaks down the Right Program Myth, the lie that the perfect plan is out there waiting to be found, and walks through the real first move: deciding who you're becoming before you decide what to eat. Rick shares his own 23-year, $14,247 history of "correct" programs that all failed the same way, then lays out the three actual first steps for anyone starting, or starting over.Key Points MentionedThe Right Program Myth: why searching for "the one" plan that finally works is the wrong first move, and why it quietly sets beginners up to repeat the same cycle The parking lot metaphor: programs are the car, not the destination, and no vehicle gets you anywhere without an address programmed in first Step one: decide the destination. Get specific about who you're becoming before touching a meal plan Step two: set a realistic timeline. Why the industry's 30-day promise is a countdown to disappointment, and what sustainable change actually looks like Step three: pick your structure last. Once the destination and timeline are set, a program becomes a tool, not a rescue A client story (Pam) on what shifted once she understood her identity was never dependent on what she ateNext StepIf you're ready to do the identity work first, that's exactly what Escape the Willpower Trap was built for. Not another program. The destination work.https://news.weightlossmindset.co/subscribe

Hey folks! This week, we're covering chapters 30-36, Selene - First steps. We switch it up once again, and head into full on pageantry mode, seemingly with a page ripped straight out of Bridgerton... and waaaay more than that. Next week, we'll be back chatting about Blade Without a Handle - Along Comes a Spider, or chapters 37 - 44. suneater #bookish #booktube #podcast #bookpodcast #readalong Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/313-demon-in-white-episode-5-selene-the-first-steps

We're celebrating summer by heading to the drive-in! Over the next two weeks, we're bringing you a double bill of blockbuster movies from last summer. Maybe you saw them, maybe you missed them, but we think you'll enjoy Last Summer's Drive-In Movie Double Feature! Hit the restroom, refill your popcorn, and settle in for a late night… our second feature is starting now! Marvel's first family has had a long and sometimes tortured cinematic history. After several Saturday morning cartoons, they almost made their first big-screen outing in 1994 in a low-budget production from B-movie master Roger Corman. However, the film was buried by Marvel producer Avi Arad and is only available on bootleg. They finally hit the silver screen in 2005 with a big-budget film, which was successful enough to earn a sequel in 2007. A reboot, Fant4stic, was released in 2015 to poor reviews and box office results. With Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox, the stars of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine were finally folded into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of this 2025 film, colon First Steps. Starring Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bacharach as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, this fantastic flick was the first film in MCU Phase Six of the Multiverse Saga and the first MCU installment set entirely in another universe. The Matt Shakman-directed film received solid reviews and outperformed the other two Marvel films released last year. Join us as we bring our drive-in movie viewing to a close with The Fantastic Four: First Steps!   BONUS- POWER PACKED EPISODE..  Plus, we give our review of Supergirl!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

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In this episode, Cole Phillips and guest Bryan Peters discuss practical and biblical principles for managing money, getting out of debt, and building a healthy financial future. They explore the impact of financial habits on relationships, the importance of a biblical perspective, and actionable steps for financial freedom.Keywordsfinances, debt-free, biblical money management, budgeting, financial peace, personal finance, wealth building, Christian finance, money tips, financial freedomKey  topicsThe impact of childhood financial insecurityThe importance of a results-oriented mindsetThe snowball method for debt repaymentThe role of faith and biblical principles in money managementThe significance of a clear financial visionThe dangers of living paycheck to paycheck and instant gratification cultureThe importance of a budget and intentional spendingThe biblical perspective on giving and generosityPractical steps to start your debt-free journeyThe historical comparison of economic conditions and their lessonsAction  itemsCreate a monthly budget and track all expensesStart an emergency fund with at least $1,000Use the snowball method to pay off debts from smallest to largestPractice giving cheerfully and generouslySeek biblical guidance on money management Sound bites"Stop the bleeding before you start healing.""Your decisions are a trade-off; choose wisely.""Give till it feels good, not till it hurts."Chapters00:00 The Importance of Money Conversations02:54 Personal Financial Backgrounds and Influences05:43 The Impact of Keeping Up with the Joneses09:05 Navigating Debt and Financial Education11:50 The Journey to Becoming Debt-Free15:11 Young Adults and Financial Mindsets17:58 Historical Context of Financial Challenges20:50 Comparing Financial Realities Across Decades27:35 Understanding Debt and Its Impact28:56 First Steps to Getting Out of Debt32:01 The Importance of Budgeting33:54 Navigating Credit Card Usage35:50 Identifying and Cutting Unnecessary Expenses39:37 Marriage and Financial Dynamics44:40 A Christian Perspective on Money52:45 Finding Hope in Financial StrugglesResourcesFinancial Peace University - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace-universityFormula 1/10 Book - https://www.amazon.com/Formula-10-Winning-Financial-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0D4WQQDQF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L1A6FEWAZFUW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dTkiRcW_La4qbWcp3LXTb3gYWKvLGQO1UopEqlaL4iWCLL-L5xad0EbkWRYxWhZKdvwnnVzyQM5NW0S2YHrGFFKyEzXIHzLXKCVBFFa0g-xjvv_okXSMgoBYG3Izq4efP1BTNRNJhb89NjOaITPkKCtvMPYpPAQy5dl4lZLIJpFL4CvtE129AJiaREKbTaAXkEOqWs-i4Gbq-5eGRb0X9ZM_p1mhbYXqLTsMOnVlP-M.jZKSj0e7PnuplQFfpuSo31yDnFm4IdvUq9ogudyYn0Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=formula+1%2F10+book&qid=1783047815&sprefix=formula+1%2F10+book%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

In this episode, Cole Phillips and guest Bryan Peters discuss practical and biblical principles for managing money, getting out of debt, and building a healthy financial future. They explore the impact of financial habits on relationships, the importance of a biblical perspective, and actionable steps for financial freedom.Keywordsfinances, debt-free, biblical money management, budgeting, financial peace, personal finance, wealth building, Christian finance, money tips, financial freedomKey topicsThe impact of childhood financial insecurityThe importance of a results-oriented mindsetThe snowball method for debt repaymentThe role of faith and biblical principles in money managementThe significance of a clear financial visionThe dangers of living paycheck to paycheck and instant gratification cultureThe importance of a budget and intentional spendingThe biblical perspective on giving and generosityPractical steps to start your debt-free journeyThe historical comparison of economic conditions and their lessonsAction itemsCreate a monthly budget and track all expensesStart an emergency fund with at least $1,000Use the snowball method to pay off debts from smallest to largestPractice giving cheerfully and generouslySeek biblical guidance on money managementSound bites"Stop the bleeding before you start healing.""Your decisions are a trade-off; choose wisely.""Give till it feels good, not till it hurts."Chapters00:00 The Importance of Money Conversations02:54 Personal Financial Backgrounds and Influences05:43 The Impact of Keeping Up with the Joneses09:05 Navigating Debt and Financial Education11:50 The Journey to Becoming Debt-Free15:11 Young Adults and Financial Mindsets17:58 Historical Context of Financial Challenges20:50 Comparing Financial Realities Across Decades27:35 Understanding Debt and Its Impact28:56 First Steps to Getting Out of Debt32:01 The Importance of Budgeting33:54 Navigating Credit Card Usage35:50 Identifying and Cutting Unnecessary Expenses39:37 Marriage and Financial Dynamics44:40 A Christian Perspective on Money52:45 Finding Hope in Financial StrugglesResourcesFinancial Peace University - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace-universityFormula 1/10 Book - https://www.amazon.com/Formula-10-Winning-Financial-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0D4WQQDQF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L1A6FEWAZFUW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dTkiRcW_La4qbWcp3LXTb3gYWKvLGQO1UopEqlaL4iWCLL-L5xad0EbkWRYxWhZKdvwnnVzyQM5NW0S2YHrGFFKyEzXIHzLXKCVBFFa0g-xjvv_okXSMgoBYG3Izq4efP1BTNRNJhb89NjOaITPkKCtvMPYpPAQy5dl4lZLIJpFL4CvtE129AJiaREKbTaAXkEOqWs-i4Gbq-5eGRb0X9ZM_p1mhbYXqLTsMOnVlP-M.jZKSj0e7PnuplQFfpuSo31yDnFm4IdvUq9ogudyYn0Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=formula+1%2F10+book&qid=1783047815&sprefix=formula+1%2F10+book%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

How to Deal with Getting Cheated On: The First Steps Toward Healing After Betrayal Podcast Summary What do you do after discovering your partner has cheated? Where do you even begin? In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis tackle one of the most painful questions a person can ask: How do I deal with getting cheated on? Rather than offering quick fixes or encouraging you to simply "move on," they explain why infidelity often creates a genuine trauma response—and why healing begins with stabilization and safety before rebuilding trust or repairing a relationship. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and current research on betrayal trauma, Dr. Skinner and MaryAnn discuss why your mind and body react the way they do after discovering infidelity and outline the first steps toward recovery. In this episode, you'll learn: Why discovering infidelity often feels like psychological trauma. How betrayal affects your nervous system, sleep, appetite, and emotions. Why hypervigilance, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts are normal trauma responses. The difference between emotional stabilization and relationship repair. Practical ways to begin caring for yourself after discovery. Why safety looks different for the betrayed partner and the partner who acted out. The importance of finding trusted support instead of trying to heal alone. How the Intimacy Repair Method (IRM) provides a roadmap for healing after betrayal. Whether your discovery happened days ago or years ago, this conversation offers validation, hope, and practical guidance to help you begin moving forward. Resources Mentioned

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Send us Fan MailHave you ever had a business idea you couldn't stop thinking about—but fear, overwhelm, or uncertainty kept you from taking the first step?In this inspiring episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Lisa Ascolese, better known as "The Inventress." Lisa has spent decades helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful products and businesses, and today she's sharing the mindset, strategy, and encouragement every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear.If you've been relying on Google searches, Facebook groups, or endless free advice to figure out your next move, this conversation is your reminder that sometimes the fastest path forward is learning from someone who's already done it.Lisa shares practical steps for bringing your ideas to life, why waiting for the "perfect time" is holding you back, and how seeking expert guidance can save years of frustration.Whether you're dreaming of inventing a product, launching a business, or simply stepping into your next level with confidence, this episode will leave you inspired to take action.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ How to know if your business or product idea is worth pursuing✨ The first three steps to turning an idea into reality✨ Why "Name it and Claim it" is more powerful than you think✨ The biggest misconceptions about inventing and product development✨ How motherhood can fuel your entrepreneurial journey✨ Why expert guidance is more valuable than relying on free online advice✨ How to stay focused when your business feels overwhelming✨ Practical mindset strategies to overcome fear and self-doubt✨ Why visibility is a skill anyone can learn✨ The importance of taking action instead of waiting for the perfect timeOne of my favorite reminders from Lisa is that your idea was given to you for a reason. The world doesn't benefit when we keep our gifts hidden—it benefits when we're willing to take the first step.

Today I'm bringing you a special episode with our sponsor EFG Holding. I recently interviewed Karim Moussa, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes Buy-Side, Head of Private Equity & Asset Management & CEO of Vortex Energy. Karim tells me how he got started in private equity, and how the thesis of investing with purpose led EFG to expand renewables, education and healthcare.This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One, your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets. Start investing today!I'll be back with a new guest in a couple of weeks. But before that, we'll be airing the panel discussion on how AI will continue to impact Egypt and the region that I moderated in May. The panel was part of The Shift by e&, organised by the fantastic team at The Narrative Summit.Chapters:0:00 On this episode...2:12 Hustling in Berlin6:48 First Steps in Deutsche Bank9:23 A detour to Dubai11:29 Moving into Private Equity17:46 Building Vortex Energy24:01 Egypt's renewables potential26:56 Investing in education35:00 Lightning RoundMusic ID: 5ROQ12DERYHSUUVQ

Building wealth is only half the work. Protecting it is the part most people forget. That's where this conversation starts. Dr. Felecia Froe sits down with Mark Pierce, a trust and LLC attorney with more than 42 years of experience in asset protection, complex tax planning, and state law strategies. Mark brings a unique perspective because he once worked on the other side, examining trusts and asset structures in bankruptcy court to see where they failed, so creditors could get to the money in them.  Now, he uses that experience to help people build structures designed to withstand real pressure. They talk about why owning assets in your personal name creates unnecessary risk, how LLCs and trusts work differently, and when women should start thinking about asset protection as they build wealth. Dr. Felecia asks the practical questions many investors may be wondering: Should you set up protection before you have significant wealth? What happens if you own rental property in your own name? How do LLCs protect you? What is the difference between a revocable living trust and an asset protection trust? And how do you maintain these structures once they are in place? This conversation is a reminder that building wealth is not just about making money. It is also about protecting what you are creating. 00:00 – What Bankruptcy Court Taught Mark About Asset Protection 08:30 – Why Trust Laws Have Changed 09:47 – The First Step in Protecting Real Estate Assets 13:20 – What Happens When Assets Are in Your Personal Name? 15:24 – LLCs, Trusts, and Protecting Wealth From Divorce 22:23 – Why a Wyoming Trust Can Matter Even If You Live Somewhere Else 23:55 – Who Actually Controls the Trust? 26:53 – When Is Asset Protection Worth the Cost? 30:23 – How Many Properties Should Go in One LLC? 32:10 – Which Retirement Accounts Are Protected From Creditors? 33:06 – Why You Need a Team Around Your Wealth 34:41 – Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, Private Family Trust Companies, and Purpose Trusts 37:17 – Revocable Living Trust vs. Asset Protection Trust 38:38 – How to Maintain the Trust Once It Is Set Up 40:48 – First Steps for Protecting What You're Building     You've worked hard to build your career. Now let's build wealth that outlives it. You were born to build more than just wealth. You were born to lead, inspire, and rise. At Wealth B-Hers, we're redefining what it means to be financially fearless. Join a movement of bold women investing with intention, building legacies, and writing their own money rules.   Ready to take the first step? Visit our website - moneywithmission.com/wealth-b-hers/    Connect with Mark! Website: wyomingtrustattorney.com   Key Quotes: "The easiest way to construct something and have it work is to know how it breaks." - Mark Pierce   "The law reacts differently to planning than it does to reacting." - Mark Pierce

Author Ryan McGinnis joins The Order this episode to discuss the MCU’s attempt at a Fantastic Four flick. Was it worth the wait? For more from Ryan, click HERE!

Send us Fan MailHow nonprofits can improve AI visibility is quickly becoming a fundraising and revenue question—not merely a marketing concern. As donors increasingly use AI search tools and workplace-giving platforms to decide which organizations to support, nonprofits must ensure their mission, impact, financial credibility, and organizational information can be found and understood.Catherine LaCour, CEO and Executive Director of the Blackbaud Giving Fund, joins The Nonprofit Show to explain how donor discovery is changing and what nonprofit leaders should do now.The Blackbaud Giving Fund has distributed nearly $3 billion since 2020 to approximately 300,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide. That experience gives Catherine a broad view of how donors, companies, technology platforms, and nonprofits are connecting.“If AI cannot find clear and accurate information about the nonprofit organization, then the donor's not going to find it either,” Catherine explains.Nonprofit AI search optimization begins with the fundamentals: clear language, current organizational information, credible impact reporting, and consistency across websites, social channels, workplace-giving profiles, and other digital platforms. Catherine recommends writing so that a middle-school student can quickly understand who the organization serves, what it does, and what results it produces.The conversation also explores AI strategies for nonprofit fundraising. AI can analyze donor behavior, assist with segmentation, strengthen personalization, draft stewardship communications, and reduce administrative work. But Catherine cautions organizations to treat AI like an intern: it can produce a useful first draft, but human review remains essential.Workplace giving represents another major opportunity. Approximately 27 million donors participate in workplace programs, contributing about $5 billion in 2023. Nonprofits that fail to claim, complete, and update their profiles may be missing donors who are already motivated to give.Catherine's advice is direct: start simple, but start now. Test what AI says about your organization, correct information gaps, clean your donor data, and choose one internal task where AI can create immediate capacity.Key Takeaways:AI visibility should become an ongoing organizational process, similar to donor stewardship.Mission, impact, leadership, and program information must remain consistent across every digital channel.Success stories and impact reports help AI systems understand and prioritize an organization.Clean donor data is essential for accurate segmentation, personalization, and fundraising analysis.Completed workplace-giving profiles can unlock employee donations, matching gifts, and recurring payroll contributions.Use AI to reduce administrative work while preserving human oversight and donor relationships.00:00:00 Why AI Visibility Matters to Nonprofits 00:02:08 Nearly $3 Billion Distributed Through the Blackbaud Giving Fund 00:04:39 How AI Is Changing Donor Discovery 00:07:23 The First Steps to Better AI Search Visibility 00:10:12 Making AI Visibility an Ongoing Business Process 00:11:26 Using AI to Strengthen Fundraising Relationships 00:12:45 Why Clean Data Must Come First 00:13:39 AI as a Force Multiplier for Smaller Nonprofits 00:15:05 Treat AI Like an Intern 00:16:13 Unlocking Workplace and Corporate Giving 00:17:49 27 Million Workplace Donors and a $5 Billion Opportunity 00:18:37 Finding Better-Aligned Corporate Partners 00:19:16 Claiming and Strengthening Workplace-Giving Profiles 00:22:15 Where Nonprofits Should Begin 00:25:01 Ask AI the Hard Questions About Your Organization 00:26:30 The Content That Helps AI Prioritize Your Nonprofit 00:28:52 A Six-Step AI Guide for Reaching More Donors #NonprofitAI #NonprofitFundraising #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

This week on 2414, Shane Welter and Vicar Dave Gallagher continue the conversation through St. Luke's 1-2-3 Challenge by focusing on Grow: In the Word.What does it mean to grow as a disciple of Jesus? How do Christians develop habits of hearing, reading, learning, and inwardly digesting God's Word? And why does Scripture remain central to the Christian life?Drawing from the 1-2-3 Challenge resource, Shane and Vicar Dave discuss practical first steps, next steps, and challenge steps for spending time in God's Word. Whether you're brand new to reading the Bible or have spent decades studying Scripture, this episode offers encouragement to take the next faithful step.Topics include:• Why God's Word is essential for Christian growth• Building sustainable Bible reading habits• First Steps, Next Steps, and Challenge Steps• Scripture memorization and meditation• Learning to engage the Bible consistently• Encouragement for new and seasoned Christians alike• Growing in faith through God's promisesThe 1-2-3 Challenge invites every person at St. Luke's to take two intentional steps in each of three discipleship areas:Gather. Grow. Go.This week's focus:Grow: In the WordLearn more about the 1-2-3 Challenge:https://www.stlukes-church.com/the-123-challengeShare your completed steps so others can be encouraged:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewdKCn3HpPkUwboSspBf8IJc_isSnlhyn8RRtWiYs0mxjOWQ/viewform?pli=1Want to share your faith story on the 2414 Podcast?Schedule a recording here:https://outlook.office.com/book/Ge29a5d453add4d478471a0c1bf208af9@stlukes-church.com/?ismsaljsauthenabledDon't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledAI is moving fast, but most shop owners are still trying to figure out where it actually fits into their business. Joe Schindler has gone far beyond experimenting with ChatGPT and is putting AI to work in ways that save time, improve processes, and create better experiences for both customers and employees.In this conversation, Joe joins Brian Walker to share how he's using AI-powered tools inside his shop, from predictive maintenance scheduling and call analysis to custom-built AI agents that act as digital assistants. They also dive into prompt engineering, vibe coding, technician knowledge management, and the practical ways shop owners can start leveraging AI without needing a background in programming.If you've been curious about how AI can help your shop become more efficient, more organized, and more profitable, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Listen now and discover real-world AI strategies you can start applying in your shop today.Show Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to Joe Schindler and AI(00:00:10) Host Brian Walker introduces guest Joe Schindler, a shop owner using AI to stay on the cutting edge.Joe's Journey into AI(00:02:13) Joe explains how he went from avoiding AI to fully embracing it after attending an inspiring class at Vision.AI for Scheduling Maintenance(00:03:20) Joe built an AI agent that predicts when a customer's vehicle is due for service based on their driving habits.Choosing the Right AI Tools(00:06:02) Discussion on using different AI models like ChatGPT and Claude, and the benefits of starting with one before moving on.Getting Started with "Vibe Coding"(00:06:33) Advice for beginners to learn AI development by starting with simple projects and letting the AI teach them.AI Integration in CRM and Phone Systems(00:09:03) How AI is baked into CRM and phone systems to analyze calls, take notes, and score service advisor performance.The Power of Small AI Wins(00:14:06) AI's biggest impact comes from saving small increments of time on various tasks, which add up significantly.Building a Personal AI Assistant(00:16:42) Joe details his ambitious project of building a personal AI assistant, "Sarah," trained on his own knowledge and writing style.AI for Technical Information(00:19:33) Discussing how AI can create a searchable knowledge base for technicians, saving significant time on diagnostics and repairs.Using AI to Write Service Orders(00:22:46) AI can easily translate a technician's technical notes into a clear, easy-to-understand description for the customer's invoice.WhisperFlow for Voice-to-Text(00:24:30) Praising the accuracy of WhisperFlow for dictation, saving technicians and service advisors time from typing up repair descriptions.First Steps for Shop Owners New to AI(00:27:38) The best starting point for a shop owner is to create a simple AI agent to help write service orders.Brian's Vibe Coding Success Story(00:30:18) Brian shares how he built a custom software tool in a few hours, saving his company $250 a month.Final Advice on Using AI(00:35:57) Don't be afraid to start small, be genuine in your marketing, and don't get frustrated with the learning process.How To Get In TouchJoin The Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Group on FacebookMeet The ProsFollow SMP on FacebookFollow SMP on InstagramGet The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing BookEmail Us Podcast Questions or Topics Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Joe SchindlerChatGPTClaude AIAppFueled CRMThanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledThis episode is sponsored by Shop Boss. You know, other shop management software makes you work, but Shop Boss works for you.AppFueled at appfueled.com. “Are you ready to convert clients to members? AppFueled™ specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build your first app like a pro.”The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! 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How long does betrayal trauma last after infidelity? If you're still struggling with triggers, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or overwhelming pain months—or even years—after discovering the betrayal, you're not alone. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa Limehouse explores what scripture, neuroscience, and the latest betrayal trauma research reveal about the healing process. You'll learn why healing isn't linear, what factors accelerate recovery, what keeps many betrayed spouses stuck, and the first three steps you can take to begin finding safety and stability again. Whether you're recovering from an affair, pornography betrayal, sexual addiction, or years of deception, this episode will help you understand what's happening inside your brain, your body, and your heart—and why your healing journey may be taking longer than you expected. In This Episode: ✔ Why betrayal trauma affects the brain like a traumatic injury ✔ What current neuroscience says about healing after infidelity ✔ Why there is no universal recovery timeline ✔ What scripture teaches about restoration and emotional healing ✔ The first 3 steps every betrayed spouse should take after discovery ✔ How to stop feeling overwhelmed by the future and focus on healing today

The government's new Safe Social Media Act, introduced on Wednesday, will require social media companies to block users below the age of 16 from having accounts on their platforms in a move to address online safety. The ban itself is not imminent – the bill has to pass first – but its introduction begs the question: what does a well regulated internet look like? And is that a balance this government is striking? Dr. Michael Geist is a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law. He'll take us through the strengths and weaknesses of the legislation, and what he thinks is needed to keep children – and all Canadians – protected online. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → AI is moving fast, and the bookkeeping profession is squarely in its path — but not in the way most people fear. In this episode, Michael Palmer sits down with AI strategist and educator Benjamin Tasker to talk about what the shift actually looks like on the ground, which skills will separate bookkeepers who thrive from those who stall, and how to start building your own AI system without a data science degree. Chapters [00:00] Welcome and Ben's Background [03:15] From Data Science to AI Education [08:00] AI's Real Impact on Bookkeeping [12:00] Human Judgment as the Key Check [15:30] Skills That Separate Thriving Bookkeepers [21:00] Data, Systems, and AI Strategy [25:00] Opportunities to Move Up the Value Chain [29:00] First Steps for Integrating AI [32:00] Client Expectations and Transparency [35:00] Fear, Mindset, and Where to Find Ben AI Will Elevate Bookkeeping, Not Replace It Ben is direct about the headline fear: bookkeepers are not going away. "AI will help elevate what a bookkeeper does," he says. The repetitive work — transaction coding, receipt capture, anomaly detection, drafting reports — gets absorbed by AI, which frees up the bookkeeper to move from data entry to data judgment. Think less time in the books and more time coaching clients on their financial pain points. AICPA and Intuit both point in the same direction: the future of the role looks a lot more like analytics and advisory than data input. The Two Skill Lanes Every Bookkeeper Should Know Ben references the World Economic Forum's skills taxonomy, which divides skills into two tracks. AI skills — analytical thinking, systems thinking, coding — pay a premium today, but AI will eventually encroach on those. Human skills — communication, empathy, leadership — are undervalued right now but will command a premium as AI can only mimic, never genuinely replace, them. "AI can put on a facade of empathy and compassion, but it really can't have it because it's robotic." For bookkeepers, the practical focus areas are AI supervision (checking outputs rigorously), advisory thinking, digital and data fluency, and transparent client communication. The Human in the Loop Is Not Optional Ben's background in healthcare data — building algorithms to predict sepsis risk from bedside monitors — gives him a sharp view on why human validation matters. A small data error that goes unchecked can cascade into a much larger problem. "A mistake, especially for a small business owner, could cost tens of thousands of dollars." Bookkeepers already understand this: the work is either right or it isn't. That precision mindset is exactly what responsible AI use demands, and it is a genuine competitive advantage for practitioners who carry it into their AI workflows. Data Is the Oil — Build a System, Not Just a Stack of Tools One of Ben's clearest points: buying an AI tool is not an AI strategy. The framework he outlines is straightforward — start with your data (client records, call transcripts, templates, Google Sheets), run it through a system you build and control, apply AI to it, then validate and iterate. "Just because you buy an AI tool doesn't mean you have an AI strategy or even an AI business." He encourages bookkeepers to build their own processing systems rather than relying entirely on third-party integrations that can change without warning. Start small — something as simple as having AI draft follow-up emails from call transcripts is a low-risk, high-value first step. Practical First Steps and Client Communication For bookkeepers ready to start, Ben's advice is to pick a low-stakes problem, solve it, and let that build confidence. Use AI to profile prospective clients from call transcripts, automate follow-up reminders, or create a client-facing dashboard from existing data. On the client side, transparency is non-negotiable: communicate that you are using AI, explain how it benefits them, and teach them how to give better inputs so they get better outputs. "By providing inputs and encouraging your customers to use AI to show them the benefits of it, they're going to become less resistant over time." That kind of teaching deepens the client relationship well beyond what traditional bookkeeping alone can offer. Links Mentioned Ben Tasker AI: bentaskerai.com Ben Tasker on LinkedIn World Economic Forum Skills Taxonomy (AI skills and human skills tracks) The Successful Bookkeeper Pure Bookkeeping About the Guest Benjamin Tasker is an AI strategist, educator, and speaker with over 10 years of experience in data science and artificial intelligence. His background spans healthcare predictive analytics, higher education, and enterprise AI strategy. Today he helps entrepreneurs and large organizations build the skills and systems they need to navigate the AI revolution. You can find his prompting frameworks, podcast appearances, and upcoming events at bentaskerai.com. About the hostMichael PalmerMichael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast and co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping and The Successful Bookkeeper. He started this work because of his father — a brilliant electrical contractor who worked twice as hard as he should have had to, because nobody on the financial side was in his corner. That gap is what The Successful Bookkeeper exists to close. His view: bookkeepers are the most undervalued force in small business — and every bookkeeper who builds a real business changes two families: theirs, and their clients'.

Where do you start when you want to level up the production at a new church? And how do you keep pushing forward when life throws you a devastating diagnosis?In this episode, we are joined by Josh Suender of Faith Community Church (Clayton, NC). We start with some practical, high-value tech talk, breaking down the exact first steps you should take to level up your church production. Josh shares his favorite creative AVL gear moves to streamline your workflow, how to keep MultiTracks from getting "weird" and chaotic on stage, and the massive benefits of implementing Bitfocus Companion in your tech booth.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Toby's Adventures in Worship Leading5:30 Josh Suender (Faith Community Church) Joins7:45 Josh's Start in Church Production11:20 Assessing the Production Baseline at a New Job14:00 The First Steps to Level Up Your Church Production16:20 Creative AVL Moves to Streamline Your Tech28:45 Keeping MultiTracks from Getting "Weird" on Stage30:15 Implementing Bitfocus Companion in Your Setup36:00 Josh's Battle for His Life: A Stage 4 Diagnosis48:15 Keep Sundays RunningGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Hang out with us at The Mix in Vegas here! Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

After trumpeting a magical horn found in the burnt remains of the homestead, Iorlas has earned the trust of a majestic steed en route to Fornost Erain, the ancient keep and capital of Men from Ages past.   When he arrives, he finds it twisted and overgrown, treacherous and eerily abandoned, but of course trouble lurks within... Trouble in the form of evil Men and undead, but what is it that Gandalf has sent him here to learn?   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Bringer of Rain by Vindsvept On The Twilight Strand by Vindsvept Western Watchtower by Tabletop Audio Spectral Abbey by Tabletop Audio Simple Combat Sequence by Monument Studios Abandoned Chapel by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Ian Clark is the CEO of Activation Products, a business built to inspire people to strive for perfect health.  At 46, Ian's health started to unravel completely — he had a large tumor near his colon and prostate, significant heart disease, and his liver went off the rails.  He was also coming out of a business bankruptcy at the time. He was told he had roughly 1,000 days left to live.  He asked his doctor to hold off on surgery for three months and gave himself that time to find a natural path. He started researching everything he could on nutrition and superfoods, completely changed his diet, and began rebuilding from the ground up.  He is also the host of the show Younger Than Yesterday Podcast, available everywhere podcasts are found.  Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.  00:00 Ian Clark's Health Journey Begins 03:00 The Turning Point: Taking Control of Health 05:53 Synchronicities and Natural Healing 09:25 The First Steps in Natural Healing 11:52 Detoxification and Lifestyle Changes 15:15 The Concept of Free Health 18:09 Self-Healing and Gut Instincts 20:51 The Wake-Up Call: Realising Deeper Issues 23:47 Simplifying Health Practices 26:56 The Cost of Health: Courage Over Money 30:07 Bringing It All Together: Practical Steps for Health 30:20 Understanding Advanced Glycation End Products 34:03 The Importance of Fasting Insulin 36:28 Lifestyle Choices for Healthier Aging 39:55 The Role of Congestion in Health 46:04 Mental Congestion and Social Conditioning 49:45 The Importance of Dental Health 54:59 Recommended Supplements for Active Lifestyles     www.briankeanefitness.com (Website) Activation Products   (Instagram) www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated/   (Youtube) Ian Clark - YouTube  

Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco, founder of Resurrect Ministry, shares her journey from Islam and 20+ years fighting terrorism in the U.S. to finding hope in Jesus Christ. Hear about Iran's underground revival and be inspired to confidently love and reach others with the Gospel. Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com Get your copy of Barry's book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: - Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel - How we can work God into any conversation - Why 80% of Americans are looking for God - When we can use humor to share God's message - How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration. 00:00 A Daughter's Journey from Depression to Jesus 00:48 Welcome to Ignite and Meeting Hedieh Miramonte 01:52 From Secular Iranian Roots to Islam 03:16 Fighting Terrorism as an FBI Contractor 05:20 Leaving Islam and Finding Christ 06:10 God Reveals Himself to Devout Seekers 07:14 The Underground Revival in Iran 08:57 Understanding Viral Videos of Iranian Worship 11:01 Gen Z Rejecting Emptiness and Finding Truth 13:17 Why 80 Percent of Church Kids Reject God 16:13 Loving Muslims and Seeing Their Hearts 19:55 Closing Thanks and Subscribe Encouragement

Barry Meguiar and Brad Dacus share how everyday believers can boldly share Jesus in workplaces, schools, and daily life. This encouraging conversation tackles fear, imperfect faith, loving others well, and trusting God to use ordinary people to move others closer to Christ every single day. Be inspired to start now. Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: -        Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel-        How we can work God into any conversation-        Why 80% of Americans are looking for God-        When we can use humor to share God’s message-        How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.(00:00) Your Testimony Is Not About Having Arrived(01:09) What Pacific Justice Institute Does(03:27) Sharing Faith Beyond the Church Setting(05:28) Thoughtful Conversations With Attorneys and Skeptics(07:04) The Difference Between Love and Affirmation(10:02) Loving God and Talking About Him Naturally(13:32) Praying for Difficult People(16:08) Evangelism Is Not a Sales Pitch(17:43) John 15 and Abiding in Christ(20:10) A Prison Testimony 17 Years Later(23:40) More Everyday Opportunities to Share Faith(26:48) Living for God’s Purpose, Not Our Own    

→ Air Doctor | Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code DRG to get up to $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! → Puori | Go to https://puori.com/DRG and use the code DRG at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Creatine+ subscription order. → Santa Barbara Chocolate | CocoaDynamics available at https://SantaBarbaraChocolate.com. Use code DRG20 for 20% off. Episode Description What if the disease in your body isn't just yours — what if it's been waiting in your family for generations for someone to finally break it? Darlene Cordero was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer, did everything right, and thought she was through it. Then years later, weeks after losing her father and one month after her godmother was murdered, she was blindsided by a stage 4 diagnosis that had spread to her liver. Her doctors had no explanation. She did — because she had done the deep work to understand what her body had been carrying long before any scan could show it. Three years later, she is one of the most alive, grounded, and radically honest human beings Dr. G has ever sat across from. In this episode, you'll discover:  • Why Darlene believes her breast cancer has a generational root — the pattern of women in her lineage giving everything and receiving nothing, repeated across four generations — and what it finally took to break it  • What a death doula actually does, why looking directly at death might be the most life-giving thing you ever do, and why American culture's avoidance of it is quietly making us sicker  • What came through in a plant medicine journey that stopped Darlene cold: the words "you are the sacrifice" — and what that meant for her healing This is not a sad episode. There is no victimization here. This is one of the most alive conversations on this entire podcast. Find Darlene:   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetdarlene/  • Substack: https://meetdarlene.substack.com   • Book: The Healer's Playbook — https://www.amazon.com/Healers-Playbook-Empowering-Wellness-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0DFJLJTFR Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Darlene's Life Before Cancer: Finance, Media & Finding Purpose  6:04 - The First Diagnosis, the Wakeup Call & the Shift That Followed  8:22 - Two Deaths in One Month — And Then Stage 4 Three Months Later  10:47 - Why Major Life Events Often Precede a Cancer Diagnosis  15:26 - What Has Kept Her Robust Through Three Years of Stage 4  22:19 - Feeling the Protection of Ancestors Through Treatment  23:33 - Why Connecting to Your Roots Matters More Than You Think  31:57 - Generational Wounding, Giving Without Receiving & What's Living in the Body  35:22 - The Energetic Root of Breast Cancer: What She Believes Is Driving It  42:05 - "You Are the Sacrifice" — The Plant Medicine Vision That Changed Everything  43:49 - Why We'll Never Cure Cancer Without Looking at What Actually Drives It  47:30 - What Is a Death Doula and How Did She Find Her Way There  51:03 - How Looking at Death Made Her More Alive  56:21 - First Steps for Anyone Afraid to Think About Death  1:02:05 - Write Your Own Obituary — and Use It as a Decision-Making Tool  1:03:03 - Living Fully While Being Fully Aware You Might Die  1:05:33 - The Book, Where to Find Her & Final Words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1950s, the United States found itself trailing in the Space Race as the Soviet Union achieved one milestone after another.  In response, NASA launched Project Mercury, an ambitious effort to put an American into space using little more than experimental rockets, cramped capsules, and sheer determination.  Explosions, near disasters, and political pressure surrounded every mission, yet the program would lay the foundation for landing humans on the Moon.  Learn more about the Mercury Program and America's first manned space flights on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Honor the past by uncovering its stories at Newspapers.com  Promo Code EVERYTHINGEVERWHERE Samsara Don't wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about mouthy curious horses, horses who are afraid in the pasture, stopping buddy sour habit before they start, and the basics of starting liberty training.Episode 3945 LinksImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennTitle Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller's StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookVisit our other sponsors! Spalding Fly PredatorsAdvertise with Horse Radio NetworkAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like YouTime Stamps07:53 - First Steps in Liberty Training24:40 - Helping the Mouthy Curious Horse39:47 - Preventing Buddy Sour Trail Habits53:04 - Novel (a.k.a Scary)Objects in the Pasture

In this PART 2 episode, Mundo returns to tell the next chapter of his unbelievable story. After years as a high-ranking Mexican Mafia member involved in multiple murders and violent operations, he describes the religious experience he had in jail that changed the course of his life. What follows is a shocking account of becoming a secret informant while still surrounded by fugitives, gang politics, drugs, and murder. Mundo explains how he began working with law enforcement, why he felt driven to help bring down the same organization he once served, and how his undercover role pulled him deeper into danger. He talks about working around figures like Joe Morgan, Alfie, and Sailor, the chaos of double lives, cartel-connected drug operations, bank robberies, contract killings, and the moment everything began closing in on him again. He also reflects on the cost of that life, his Christian faith, witness protection, and how he later became a trainer and consultant for law enforcement. The conversation closes with a deep look at the Mexican Mafia today, its structure, cartel ties, Sureño influence, and how prison gang power still shapes the streets. This is a raw, intense interview about violence, betrayal, redemption, and survival from someone who lived at the center of it. For Part 1 go to https://youtu.be/BjPka7eDvoc Go Support Mundo! Books: https://www.policeandfirepublishing.com/ YouTube: @convictsandcops Movie: https://www.amazon.com/Mundo-Vince-Romo/dp/B07MMP45GC Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Recap & Introduction to Mundo's Story 02:00 High Standing in the Mexican Mafia 04:00 Religious Experience and Departure 08:00 Facing the Organization & Seeking Redemption 13:00 Decision to Go Undercover 18:00 First Steps as an Informant 22:00 Working with Sailor & Early Undercover Operations 28:00 Navigating the Dope Game Undercover 37:00 Bank Robberies and Growing Paranoia 45:00 Contract Killings & Legal Troubles 51:00 Plea Deals and Testifying Against Joe Morgan 56:00 Witness Protection & Life After the Gang 01:03:00 Mexican Mafia Structure Today 01:10:00 Modern Cartel Connections 01:18:00 Personal Life, Faith, and Final Reflections 01:21:00 Books, Resources, and Closing Inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting something new doesn't always begin with having all the details Sometimes it starts with a thought…a quiet nudge…or a moment where you realize you can't stay where you are.In this episode of Dr. Davina's Dots titled "First Steps" we take a moment to reflect on what it really means to take a first step, especially when you're not fully sure, fully ready, or fully confident.Sometimes the courage you're looking forisn't something you wait for…it's something that shows upwhen you decide to take that first small step. If you've been thinking about starting somethingor taking a step you've been putting off, this is a moment to slow down, reflect,and see it a little differently.Musical Selections include Brighter Days Dean JamesThe Night is long PavelUnder the Stars- Brian Simpson Holding on Jazz Holdouts Mystical Reza KhanDefining Moment Dan SiegelMemory Lane Jayson Tipp The girl with the sunflower tatoo John Smalta The Pacemaker Kim WatersLast Night Nick Stefanacci Edmond Baker Jr Jus Doin My Thang Momentum D S. WilsonEuphoria Van Andrews If you enjoy Dr. Davina's Dots radio show be sure to visit www.drdavinasdots.com for more episodes and other inspiring content. Be sure to like share and follow wherever you listen to Podcasts. If today's reflection resonated with you, you'll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you're navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.comUntil next time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailBelqui Ortiz Millili on Parenting a Nonverbal Autistic Teen, Advocacy, and Building Support Host Tony Mantor welcomes Belqui Ortiz Millili to Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide. She shares that she is the mother of a nearly 17-year-old nonverbal autistic son with high support needs, born extremely premature at six months gestation, and describes early concerns when milestones lagged compared to her older child. She recounts pushing for answers despite being told delays were due to prematurity or gender, and discusses common public misunderstandings about autism, including lack of awareness of the spectrum and confusion over changing diagnostic labels and levels. She explains how her son's diagnosis led her into advocacy, including earning a life coaching certification to support newly diagnosed families, initially offering help for free after seeing the financial burden of therapies not fully covered by insurance. She talks about burnout, the impact autism-related stress can have on marriage, and how she and her husband navigate different parenting approaches while prioritizing their son's happiness. The conversation covers isolation experienced by families of nonverbal autistic children, shifting support networks as children age, and her current challenges planning for adulthood, conservatorship, and lifelong caregiving responsibilities. She emphasizes the need for broader education and inclusion starting in early school years, more opportunities and job pathways for autistic people, and practical guidance for parents on accessing state and insurance services—citing Arizona's DDD supports, long-term care, therapy coverage, and respite/habilitation hours. Belqui closes by encouraging parents to build a village, protect their relationships, and reclaim parts of their own lives beyond autism while continuing to support their child. Welcome to ‘Why Not Me' — Autism & Mental Health Stories That Connect Us Meet Host Tony Mantor + Today's Guest: Blquuii Ortiz Millili Belqui's Autism Journey Begins: Her Nonverbal Son & High Support Needs Early Signs, Premature Birth, and Fighting to Be Heard by Doctors What People Get Wrong About Autism: The Spectrum, Stereotypes, and ‘Levels' From Parenting to Advocacy: Becoming an Autism Support Coach Burnout Is Real: Resilience, Support Systems, and Surviving the Hard Days Marriage Under Pressure: Different Parenting Styles & Keeping the Family Together Identity and Strength: How Autism Changed How She Sees Herself Nonverbal Autism Realities: Communication, Safety, and Feeling ‘Trapped' at Home The Hardest Season: Teen Years, Adulthood Planning, and Conservatorship Support, Community, and Friendships: What Helps (and What Falls Away) Over Time The Next 5–10 Years: Awareness in Schools and Real Opportunities for Autistic Adults Newly Diagnosed? First Steps, State Services, and How to Avoid Overwhelm Taking Care of Yourself Too: Building a Village and Reclaiming Your Life Final Thanks + How to Share the Show and Get Involved INTRO/OUTRO: T. Wild Mantor Music BMI The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, shttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)