Podcasts about Flourish

As parents, educators, and caregivers, we're constantly giving—to our children, our students, our families, and our communities. But what if the key to lasting happiness isn't giving more... it's being more intentional about what fills you first?In this episode, I sit down with mom of six, educator, and microschool founder Candace "Candi" Lehenbauer to explore her simple yet powerful philosophy: you can't serve from an empty platter. Together, we talk about overcoming comparison, cultivating curiosity, embracing lifelong learning, and creating daily rhythms that allow us to pour into others from a place of fullness instead of depletion.

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"In today's attention economy, high-impact leadership isn't about massive annual corporate initiatives; it's built through tiny, intentional interactions that lower stress and build genuine trust." Workplace wellbeing strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Ally Meyers joins host Josh Seldin to break down her signature approach to creating resilient, high-performing teams through her "Flourish at Work" methodology. Ally brings a rich background in positive psychology and executive coaching to show leaders how micro-habits—rather than sweeping, surface-level perks—are the real engine behind employee retention, focus, and long-term performance. Josh and Ally unpack five practical micro steps every manager can start implementing immediately to protect employee mental bandwidth and combat workplace burnout. They explore how to normalize flow state focus blocks, structure meeting buffers to prevent cognitive overload, and set healthy boundaries around after-hours communication. Additionally, Ally reveals the neuroscience behind starting meetings with "broaden-and-build" questions and explains how managers can bridge cross-generational communication gaps between Boomers and Gen Z. This episode serves as an actionable blueprint for any leader looking to build a connected, human-centered culture while protecting their team's sustainable productivity. Key Takeaways: ✅ Micro-Steps Over Sweeping Initiatives: Why small, daily managerial interactions create far more sustainable cultural support than once-a-year corporate perks. ✅ Protecting Flow State: How encouraging dedicated focus blocks helps employees achieve "effortless productivity" and deep fulfillment in an attention-scarce world. ✅ Meeting Palate Cleansers: Utilizing buffer times and shortened schedules to avoid back-to-back cognitive fatigue and preserve mental clarity. ✅ Clarifying After-Hours Boundaries: Establishing explicit off-hours communication protocols to avoid the trap of the "infinite workday." ✅ Broaden-and-Build Meetings: Leveraging positive emotion at the start of team check-ins to build psychological safety, deepen trust, and improve problem-solving. ✅ Navigating Generative Workstyles: Practical approaches for managing different generational communication habits and reframing flexibility across your team. Connect with Ally Meyers: LinkedIn: / ally-meyers Website: http://www.allymeyers.com/ Free Resource : Five Scripts for Uncomfortable Manager Conversations (Stress-Free Feedback) https://subscribefivetothrive.myflode... Broaden & Build Questions: https://subscribefivetothrive.myflode... Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music by: bensound.com License code: UHFXJTJFDYJNHZRN Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #AllyMeyers #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeRetention #PositivePsychology #ResilientLeadership #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #TimeManagement #JoshSeldin #FlourishAtWork

In this episode, we walk through what a real shoot day looks like - from prep to wrap - across two very different contexts: the product or studio shoot, and the restaurant or on-location shoot. We cover the setup, the systems, the creative blocks, the moments things go wrong, and the mindset that holds it all together.Because a great shoot day isn't one where everything goes to plan. It's one where you're prepared enough that it doesn't matter when it doesn't.Focus & Flourish, Photography Business Talk is a podcast for food photographers and creative entrepreneurs who want to build structured, sustainable, and profitable businesses. Hosted by Marta Grabowska and Linda Hermans, the show combines real-life experiences with practical strategies around marketing, pricing, workflows, and mindset - helping creatives step into their CEO role and grow with clarity and confidence.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This lecture was recorded by Professor Daniel Susskind on the 26th of May 2026Dr Daniel Susskind is a writer and economist. He explores the impact of technology, and particularly AI, on work and society. He is the Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College. He is also a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University, an Associate Member of the Economics Department at Oxford University, and a Research Professor at King's College London. He is a member of the UK Government's Expert Panel on AI and the Future of Work. His new book, Growth: A Reckoning (2024), was chosen by President Obama as one of his ‘Favourite Books of 2024' and was a runner-up for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year 2024. He is also the author of A World Without Work (2020), described by The New York Times as "required reading for any potential presidential candidate thinking about the economy of the future” and a runner-up for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year 2020, and co-author of the best-selling book, The Future of the Professions (2015). His TED Talk, on the future of work, has been viewed more than 1.7 million times. His next book, What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in the Age of AI, will be published in 2026. And his first novel, The Basilisk Stare, will be published in 2027. Previously he worked in various roles in the British Government – in the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, in the Policy Unit in 10 Downing Street, and in the Cabinet Office. He was a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard University. The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/education-limitsGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Dr. Zarya Rubin trained for fifteen years to become a doctor, then walked away from medicine at the height of her career. On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, the Harvard-educated former neurologist known as "The Burnout Doctor" tells hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams what it took to recognize her own burnout, and why so many high achievers miss the signs until a crisis forces the issue.Zarya breaks down the three pillars of burnout first defined in the 1970s: exhaustion that sleep and vacation cannot fix, cynicism, and a drop in professional efficacy. She explains why calling burnout a "workplace problem" puts too much of the burden on the individual, how moral injury and compassion fatigue build in caring professions, and why we treat exhaustion like a badge of honor until our bodies force a reckoning.The conversation covers the antidotes too: giving people more control and clearer decision rights, recognition over criticism, putting the right people in the right seats, and Zarya's own TEDx mantra, "do one thing less." The episode closes with a candid look at "AI fry," the new mental fatigue that comes from processing information faster than our brains were built to handle.If you lead a team, coach high performers, or you have ever said "I'll sleep when I'm dead," this one is for you.Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:Website: https://drzarya.comFree Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkitBook a 1:1 SOS Session: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/Watch her TEDx talk: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutInstagram: @drzaryarubin and @theburnoutMDHer podcast, Outsmart Burnout, on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyCoaching to Flourish is hosted by Raj Anderson, founder of Coachability, and John Andrew Williams, founder of Coach Training EDU and creator of Top Coach.For more information on Coach Training EDU, please visit https://www.CoachTrainingEDU.com. For more information on Coachability, please visit https://www.Coachability.usIf you're interested in becoming an ICF-credentialed coach, check out Coach Training EDU's programs and schedule a call with our team today.

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What do you focus on when life gets full? How can you look after yourself during hard seasons of life? In this bonus episode, I'm sharing a personal update, including my recent diagnosis, stepping into a temporary Acting CEO role, and some of the family challenges we're navigating. More importantly, I'm sharing the handful of things I'm intentionally focusing on to stay resilient when life feels full, so that looking after your health doesn't become another overwhelming task on the to do list. Resources & Links • Join my email community for behind the scenes updates and practical health tips: keziahall.com/join • Join the waitlist for Flourish, my group programme for women in midlife: keziahall.com/flourish • Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching: keziahall.com/wait If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review and share it with a friend who might need this reminder today.

In today's episode, I'm chatting about how to flourish in your business! Whether you're feeling low or overwhelmed, this step-by-step plan will help you achieve your goals with confidence even as a neurodivergent business owner who feels like you never finish anything. We're talking about:Planting - How to know what ideas to follow & plant in your businessWatering - How to nourish yourself and your business to grow your ideaTending - How to test, iterate, and get feedback even if you don't think of yourself as “consistent”Pruning - How to remove what is not working to make space for what is workingHarvesting - Celebrating your progress and your joyful successResting - How to prepare for another season of flourishingAre you feeling low and like flourishing isn't possible for you or you just don't know how to do it? Book a Positivity Power Hour with me. Want to figure out what ideas to follow & plant? Download my Design Your Dream Day activity. Follow me on InstagramWork with Me

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God is not waiting to give you something. He's waiting for you to go get what He's already given. That's the tension at the heart of this episode, and if you've ever found yourself in a season of praying, waiting, and wondering why nothing seems to be moving, Christine Caine has a direct word for you from the Book of Joshua: how long will you put off going in to possess the land? In this week of our summer series, Christine Caine brings the entire series to a point. We've built the roots. We've developed the resilience. We've walked through shame, waited through the wilderness, found the peace. Now comes the question that determines whether any of it produces fruit: are you willing to go in and possess what God has already promised you? Because the abundant life Jesus described in John 10:10 was never meant to be dropped from the sky. It was meant to be walked into actively, faithfully, and at personal cost. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ Why does it feel like God's promises are for everyone else but not for me? ✅ I've been praying and believing for years, but why haven't I seen the breakthrough yet? ✅ What does it actually mean to possess the promises of God — is there something I need to do? ✅ How do I know what I need to cut away in order to move forward? ✅ Is the abundant life Jesus promised actually available to me right now, in my circumstances? ✅ Why do some Christians seem to walk in blessing and favor while others don't? ✅ Am I co-laboring with God or just waiting for Him to do something I'm supposed to participate in? …then this is your episode.

How clear are you about what you’re retiring to? Our next group program starts in September and is limited to 10 people. The Early Registration discount ends on July 31st. Learn more here. Reserve your spot today. ________________________ We spend years letting our pace be set for us, by employers and the calendar. Then retirement arrives and, for the first time, the tempo is ours to choose. In this conversation, science journalist Elizabeth Svoboda, author of The Art of Pacing, argues that most of us get can stuck oscillating between two extremes — the perpetual sprint and complete disengagement — and that the real skill is learning to move across a range of paces with intention. Elizabeth shares interesting and useful ideas, including “rigid flexibility” (from an Olympic runner), smart circadian-rhythm energy management, the freedom that “selective mediocrity” can create, and how identity can get intertwined with the pace we keep.  It’s a conversation about doing less of what drains you, so you have more for what matters most. Elizabeth Svoboda joins us from California. _________________________ Bio Elizabeth Svoboda is the author of The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving. She is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons. ________________________ For More on Elizabeth Svoboda The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving Website _______________________ How Ready are You for Your New Life in Retirement? Take this free 5-minute assessment to identify which areas may need your attention: Not retired yet, but I want to design a meaningful life I’m in retirement, but maybe I could use an upgrade _______________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Also Love How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle Happier Hour – Cassie Holmes, PhD Will You Flourish or Languish? – Corey Keyes Taming The Molecule of More – Michael Long _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. _________________________ Wise Quotes On Reassessing Your Pace “So much of our identities tend to be wrapped up in the pace we keep. As you're contemplating retirement or just embarking on it, it's a good time for a big-picture pace reassessment.” On Flourishing “Set a pace that is right for you and that leads you toward personally flourishing.” On Selective Mediocrity “You have to avoid over-extracting your own resources. By conserving energy on less essential things, you have more energy to devote to the things that matter most.”  

What if happiness isn't something you achieve—but something you allow?In this episode of the Happier Series, Ryann sits down with somatic coach and body relationship expert Loni Markman to explore the surprising connection between happiness, self-trust, and the body.✨ Try Loni's Corematix Collective with a free two-week trial: https://www.lonimarkman.com/the-corematix-collectiveSo many of us spend our days living from the neck up—overthinking, future-tripping, and carrying the pressure to do more, be more, and get it all right. But according to Loni, true happiness isn't found in another mindset hack or productivity system. It's found in learning how to listen to the wisdom of your body.Together, Ryann and Loni discuss why power is really presence, how to tell the difference between facts and the stories we make up in our minds, and the subtle ways our bodies communicate when we're disconnected from ourselves. They also explore the role of safety, pleasure, self-compassion, and those tiny everyday moments that help us feel more grounded, connected, and alive.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck, or like happiness is always one step ahead of you, this conversation offers a gentler path forward.In This Episode:Why happiness is a nervous system state—not a destinationThe difference between living in fact versus fictionSigns your mind and body are out of syncHow stress, pressure, and self-judgment disconnect us from joyWhy self-compassion is essential for wellbeingThe connection between pleasure, presence, and happinessSimple ways to build self-trust through body awarenessThe question Loni asks herself every day to stay connectedConnect with LoniLoni is the founder of Powerhouse and creator of The Corematix Collective, where she helps women reconnect with their bodies, build nervous system safety, and cultivate lasting self-trust.

Most Christian leaders believe they value women's full contribution — but the structures working against that belief are often invisible until someone measures them. Leaders in Christian-led organizations are facing a quiet retention problem: women disengaging not over pay, but over voice, access, and influence. This episode unpacks how ordinary policies — job descriptions, meeting habits, mentorship norms — can unintentionally exclude women from decision-making, and why leaders often don't see it until someone brings the data. You'll Gain Insight On: Why structural bias hides inside well-intentioned policies What BCW's engagement data reveals about how women experience culture differently Practical personal, relational, and structural habits that close the gap Early signs of quiet disengagement leaders often miss

Carmen talks about how Paul encouraged fellow believers to apply the mind of Christ, as we see specifically in Philippians and how to react to the work of Kathryn Krick, a self-proclaimed "apostle." Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine, author of "The Faith to Flourish," shares why God's pruning is painful at times, but always transformative as well. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this episode, Sinem and Rachael Roberts, a seasoned ELT professional with over 30 years of experience, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing. Rachael highlighted the complexity of language education and the importance of understanding its relational and contextual nature. She shared her journey into business coaching from 2002 onwards, and her 2026 Small Business Mentor Award. She emphasized the need for teachers to recognize their value and build sustainable businesses. Rachael also reflected on her IATEFL 2026 plenary, where she advocated for a profession that values expertise and ethical practices, urging teachers to take themselves seriously.About Rachael:Rachael Roberts is a business mentor and strategist who helps language teachers, teacher trainers and other educators build sustainable freelance businesses. After more than 30 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer and educational manager, she now supports experienced professionals to develop clear positioning, compelling offers and strategic marketing that attracts the right clients. She is the founder of Designed to Flourish and a regular speaker at international ELT conferences.Links:Website: www.earnlearnthriveinelt.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelroberts-eltbusinesscoach/Youtube: @earnlearnthriveLinkedIn & Instagram: @earnlearnthrive To find the complete archive of Developod episodes, go to tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast 

Self-Sabotage: How We Try Not to Flourish (Polity Press, 2026) contends that an unconscious impulse to undermine our own interests plays a dominant role in our lives. The idea of a primary drive to self-destruction is at odds with the prevailing common sense in a world where almost everyone believes that we strive to flourish. Yet often we fail to flourish not because some people are wicked but because the drive to sabotage ourselves outweighs the pleasures of flourishing. Our tendency to self-sabotage distorts our politics, throws off our romantic relationships, and generally makes human existence difficult. It is why we become involved with partners who continually create unhappiness for us, and also why we elect leaders who derail the nation. Although the act of self-sabotage is clearly self-destructive, it appeals to us because it has a creative power. Through sacrificing ourselves, we create sublime value in the world. Our willingness to sacrifice our own interest elevates the value of the object we pursue and lifts it out of the realm of the ordinary. Self-sabotage leads to immense amounts of social harm. But at the same time, the tendency to self-destruction provides the basis for our ability to act ethically and surmount social pressure in the name of some higher value. Todd McGowan teaches theory and film at the University of Vermont. He is the author of Embracing Alienation, The Racist Fantasy, Emancipation After Hegel, Capitalism and Desire, and Only a Joke Can Save Us, among other books. He is also the co-host of the Why Theory podcast with Ryan Engley. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Self-Sabotage: How We Try Not to Flourish (Polity Press, 2026) contends that an unconscious impulse to undermine our own interests plays a dominant role in our lives. The idea of a primary drive to self-destruction is at odds with the prevailing common sense in a world where almost everyone believes that we strive to flourish. Yet often we fail to flourish not because some people are wicked but because the drive to sabotage ourselves outweighs the pleasures of flourishing. Our tendency to self-sabotage distorts our politics, throws off our romantic relationships, and generally makes human existence difficult. It is why we become involved with partners who continually create unhappiness for us, and also why we elect leaders who derail the nation. Although the act of self-sabotage is clearly self-destructive, it appeals to us because it has a creative power. Through sacrificing ourselves, we create sublime value in the world. Our willingness to sacrifice our own interest elevates the value of the object we pursue and lifts it out of the realm of the ordinary. Self-sabotage leads to immense amounts of social harm. But at the same time, the tendency to self-destruction provides the basis for our ability to act ethically and surmount social pressure in the name of some higher value. Todd McGowan teaches theory and film at the University of Vermont. He is the author of Embracing Alienation, The Racist Fantasy, Emancipation After Hegel, Capitalism and Desire, and Only a Joke Can Save Us, among other books. He is also the co-host of the Why Theory podcast with Ryan Engley. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Self-Sabotage: How We Try Not to Flourish (Polity Press, 2026) contends that an unconscious impulse to undermine our own interests plays a dominant role in our lives. The idea of a primary drive to self-destruction is at odds with the prevailing common sense in a world where almost everyone believes that we strive to flourish. Yet often we fail to flourish not because some people are wicked but because the drive to sabotage ourselves outweighs the pleasures of flourishing. Our tendency to self-sabotage distorts our politics, throws off our romantic relationships, and generally makes human existence difficult. It is why we become involved with partners who continually create unhappiness for us, and also why we elect leaders who derail the nation. Although the act of self-sabotage is clearly self-destructive, it appeals to us because it has a creative power. Through sacrificing ourselves, we create sublime value in the world. Our willingness to sacrifice our own interest elevates the value of the object we pursue and lifts it out of the realm of the ordinary. Self-sabotage leads to immense amounts of social harm. But at the same time, the tendency to self-destruction provides the basis for our ability to act ethically and surmount social pressure in the name of some higher value. Todd McGowan teaches theory and film at the University of Vermont. He is the author of Embracing Alienation, The Racist Fantasy, Emancipation After Hegel, Capitalism and Desire, and Only a Joke Can Save Us, among other books. He is also the co-host of the Why Theory podcast with Ryan Engley. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

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What if success isn't the goal—and flourishing is? Daniel Coyle, bestselling author of The Talent Code, The Culture Code, and his newest book Flourish, joins Guy to explore why joyful, meaningful growth can only happen in community. Together they unpack the hidden power of connection, why great leaders create “beautiful messes,” and how asking better questions matters more than chasing answers. Daniel shares lessons from Navy SEALs, professional sports teams, the Chilean miners, and other extraordinary groups that thrive under pressure. If you're looking for a richer, more connected way to live and lead, this conversation is for you.--Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Produced by Madisun Nuismer and Jeff Sieh. Research provided by Tessa Nuismer

In this Unfiltered episode of Fixing Healthcare, Drs. Robert Pearl and Jonathan Fisher explore what medicine can learn from positive psychology, elite sports teams and the daily pressures facing clinicians, leaders and patients. The conversation begins with Fisher's recent trip to Ireland, where he spoke at a conference on positive psychology, organizational well-being and leadership. Fisher explains that positive psychology is not simply about optimism or self-help. At its best, the field asks a more useful question: What can we learn from people, teams and organizations that are already flourishing? That shift applies greatly in healthcare. Fisher argues that physician burnout cannot be solved by treating it only as an individual failure or by focusing only on what's broken. Pearl connects that idea to leadership. In business and medicine, he says, leaders often try to motivate people through fear, urgency and the “burning platform.” But both he and Fisher question whether threat-based leadership can produce the creativity, teamwork and judgment healthcare needs. Fisher points to research showing that when people feel threatened, their attention narrows. When they feel supported, curious and connected to a larger purpose, they can see more possibilities and make better decisions. The conversation then turns to the World Cup. Pearl uses the tournament as a metaphor for medical practice, asking whether some doctors, like great athletes, are simply better performers than others. Fisher says yes, although the answer depends on what is being measured. Technical excellence matters, but so do teamwork, emotional regulation, communication and the experience of patients and colleagues. That leads to one of the episode's most important questions: What should healthcare do with brilliant clinicians who deliver exceptional technical results but damage the teams around them? Fisher argues that leaders must widen the definition of performance. Safety and volume matter, but so do turnover, culture, communication and the psychological impact one physician has on the rest of the team. A doctor can care deeply about patients and still harm the people required to care for them. The final portion of the conversation returns to medical training. Fisher describes his work with new residents, where he teaches self-awareness, self-regulation, compassion and the ability to reset between difficult patient encounters. Pearl pushes the idea further, arguing that future physicians will also need strategic training: how to lead through others, apply technology, redesign care delivery and help medicine shift from disease reversal to health creation. Cohost Jeremy Corr closes with a patient-centered question that extends the conversation beyond medicine: What should people do when work consumes their lives and leaves no space for health, relationships or meaning? Fisher cautions against simple hacks, arguing that people often need courage, help and boundaries to step off the hamster wheel. Pearl adds that for many Americans, the pace and expectations of modern life have become unsustainable. Strategy, he says, is not only about what people choose to do. It is also about what they are willing not to do. For more unfiltered conversation, listen to the full episode and explore these related resources: ‘Just One Heart' (Jonathan Fisher's newest book) ‘ChatGPT, MD' (Robert Pearl's newest book) Monthly Musings on American Healthcare (Robert Pearl's newsletter) * * * Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post FHC #222: From burnout to leadership: how physicians can flourish appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In This Christmas in July Episode we feature Altered Stories Ministry special guests; Sandy Williams, Board Vice-President, Sara Davenport, Spiritual Director, Pastor Polly Sanders-Peterson, Prayer Pastor and Teresa Blaes, Volunteer Blogger. Guests share the history of Christmas and Jesus' birth in India, Bulgaria, Barbados, Israel and I share the history in America. Additionally, beautiful Christmas hymns are performed by former guest, worship leader, and Founder of Flourish and Thrive KC, Melissa Holstrom.

The Coaching to Flourish podcast is back. John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, return to reconnect and set the tone for a new season of conversations with people worth listening to.In this episode:- Why they stepped away, and what brought the podcast back- Coaching as genuine curiosity, and how to create a space where people feel safe being themselves- How status, comparison, and a fixed mindset keep us guarded- Physical outlets and well-being as a counter to stress and burnout- What's ahead this season: leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and interesting people doing interesting things.New episodes are on the way. Subscribe to follow along.Coaching to Flourish is co-produced by Coach Training EDU and Coachability

In this episode, host John Gallagher sits down with Ed Hinman—Naval Academy grad, former Division I football player, Marine Corps veteran, author, and coach. Ed shares why so many accomplished leaders still feel hollow inside and introduces a practical framework from his book, The Barbarian in You, to help rebuild health, leadership, and meaning through three core pillars: Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship. Key Takeaways & Discussion HighlightsTaking Ownership Under Pressure: Ed reflects on his late teens at the Naval Academy Prep School, where academic failure forced him to stop drifting and take total agency over his life.The “Barbarian” Within: Why returning to “nature's rules” is essential for modern humans—and how sedentary routines, screens, and isolation quietly drain our vigor, wonder, and fellowship.Pain as a Catalyst for Clarity: How personal struggle unlocks self-awareness and leads to the life-changing question: “What do I really want?”Escaping “Joy Envy” and the “Should Heads”: Overcoming the pressure of other people's expectations and learning to lead from your own values rather than outside obligations.Vigor & Community in Action: Using unexpected examples of relentless energy (like David Lee Roth) and looking at Ed's “Point View Crew” fire pit gatherings as a blueprint for men to rebuild intentional community.Leading from the Overflow: A practical reminder for leaders to fill their own cup first so they can serve others from the overflow rather than running on empty.

Have you ever felt like having a 'job' alongside your photography means you're not serious about it? That real photographers go all-in, or not at all? This episode is going to gently, thoroughly dismantle that idea.We're joined by Katrin Eismann: photographer, artist, educator, Sony Artisan of Imagery and someone who has spent over thirty years working with Adobe while maintaining a rich, evolving creative practice of her own.Her career is living proof that stability and creativity aren't in competition. And that building a sustainable life around your work doesn't have to mean compromising either. In this conversation, we talk about financial sustainability, creative identity, where inspiration really comes from, and why editing is far more creative than most photographers give it credit for.Where you can find Katrin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrin_eismann/Focus & Flourish, Photography Business Talk is a podcast for food photographers and creative entrepreneurs who want to build structured, sustainable, and profitable businesses. Hosted by Marta Grabowska and Linda Hermans, the show combines real-life experiences with practical strategies around marketing, pricing, workflows, and mindset — helping creatives step into their CEO role and grow with clarity and confidence.

You can have deep roots, genuine resilience, open hands, and real faith — and still not fully flourish. Because flourishing requires freedom. And for most of us, the thing standing between us and that freedom is something we've been carrying so long we don't notice the weight anymore. It's shame. In week 8 of our summer series, Christine Caine gets personal. This is the episode where she shares the testimony that reaches the part of us we don't usually let anyone see, the part that wonders, quietly and persistently, whether we are actually enough. Whether God could really use someone like us. Whether what happened to us has somehow disqualified us from what He intended for us. Christine Caine takes us back to Genesis 2, to the last verse before the fall, to the one thing God never designed us to carry, and shows that shame was never part of the original design. The enemy introduced it precisely because it is the most effective weapon against the thing he most wants to destroy: a life bearing fruit for the Kingdom. In this episode, Christine Caine opens her own story and shows what happened when she chose to place the truth of God's Word over the facts of her circumstances. She doesn't minimize the facts. She simply introduces a force that is higher than the facts: the truth of who God says you are. The takeaway that will stay with you: the thing the enemy used to shame you is often the very thing God will use to qualify you. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ Why do I still feel like I'm not enough, even after years of faith? ✅ Can God really use someone with a past like mine? ✅ How do I separate my identity from what happened to me? ✅ What do I do with shame that feels too deep or too old to shift? ✅ How do I believe what God says about me when the facts of my life say something different? ✅ Is it possible to flourish when I'm still carrying things I haven't told anyone? ✅ What does it actually mean to be God's workmanship — and does that include me? …then this is your episode.

What if the reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment has nothing to do with your habits—and everything to do with trying to be someone you're not?

Find me on Substack, search for my name.This is a summer classic — a re-release of an enhanced, longer audio episode that originally aired in late 2022, with my added intro and commentary. It's among my most cherished Talking Billions episodes of all time. If you missed it, this is your moment. If you've heard it before, welcome back.It's a heart-to-heart conversation with a dear friend, a mentor, who has shaped me and my career in so many wonderful ways.James E. “Jay” Hughes, Jr. is a widely respected voice in family wealth, governance, and legacy planning, known for helping families think beyond financial assets to the human and relational side of multigenerational success. He is the author and co-author of several influential books, including Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family and Family: The Compact Among Generations, and his work has shaped how family offices and advisors approach long-term stewardship.Jay traces his own path to this work back to childhood: overhearing his parents argue about money, and learning that his mother's family had lost everything overnight when her grandfather's bank failed. That experience is the root of the proverb he's spent his career trying to help families escape — “shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations.”Jay lays out the five capitals of family wealth — human, intellectual, social, spiritual, and financial — and argues the profession's obsession with the last one, in isolation, is precisely what causes families to fall apart. He illustrates this with a simple hand gesture: thumb up alone is, in his words, “the death of a family.” Turn the hand over, and purpose, joint decision-making, lifelong learning, and thriving people all emerge, with financial capital finally in service of something.He explains why 70 to 85 percent of wealthy families lose their cohesion by the third generation — not usually from conflict, but from inertia, from never building a working system for making decisions together. That system, he says, is what separates families that endure from those that quietly disperse.Jay also unpacks what elders actually do in successful, long-lived tribes: they think in 100-year increments and mediate rather than decide, citing the Haudenosaunee's tradition of honoring seven generations back and seven generations forward. He connects this to a piece of advice from his own father — that clients don't come to an advisor seeking knowledge, since knowledge is fungible, but seeking courage to do something difficult.The conversation closes on money and parenting, with Jay offering a simple reframe for any parent standing in a toy store: never say “we can't afford it” — say “we're choosing not to have that today.” It's a fitting note for an episode built around Jay's foundation's larger mission — helping families flourish so they can, in turn, build a flourishing society.Find out more about James E. Hughes here: The Foundation, Jay's website.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

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If you're an academic with ADHD, you're probably battle-hardened from years spent struggling to do things that come easily to your colleagues: focus, resist distractions, tame exciting but messy ideas into nice coherent research papers. But no matter how good you've got at finding ways to get the work done, you're still at a disadvantage. The rules for How To Get Things Done were written for people who don't have ADHD. Living by those rules is harder for you than for other people, and it leaves you with a demoralising sense of being second-rate. My friend, it doesn't need to be like this. You can rewrite the rules to allow you to play to your strengths instead of managing your weaknesses. Your card-carrying academic ADHD imperfectionist buddy is here to set you on the right tracks.

Today, I'm excited to speak with Sarah Walker, Founder and Principal Designer of Nuance, a legacy estate interior design & wellness advisory firm that helps families and family offices create homes that feel deeply personal, wellness-centered, and effortless to live in. Over 20 years, she has delivered more than 50 multi-million-dollar estates and compounds, specializing in homes that feel like private retreats while remaining straightforward for staff to operate. Born and raised in Dubai and educated in interior design, art, and construction management, Sarah combines a global design perspective with a strong technical foundation. Prior to Nuance, she led interior design across Nordstrom stores, spas, and restaurants nationwide, aligning large teams around an elevated experience and making complex environments intuitive to use. Sarah has been featured in Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, Forbes, The Seattle Times, Homes & Gardens, and many other publications. We kick off the conversation with Sarah's explanation of what wellbeing-centered design means. She offers her definition of the concept and describes what it takes to design and build living spaces that embody the family's values and help both individual family members and the family as a whole flourish. Sarah describes the connection between family governance and the design of the family home and talks about instituting an "operating system for the home" and explains how that operating system can support the family across multiple generations. Sarah offers some practical tips to families and their offices related to designing homes and personal spaces that support and advance the physical health of family members. She touches on key practical and technical aspects, such as air quality and water purity, that families need to consider and incorporate into the design of their living spaces. Sarah also touches on the practicalities of designing a home that facilitates and promotes interpersonal connection, mental health, and personal happiness of the family members and describes how family leaders can achieve the objective of building a wellness-centric home. Enjoy this instructive conversation with a leading player in the world of wellbeing-centered design for UHNW families.

God never said, "Hurry up." He said, "Wait." And most of us are terrible at it. In week seven of our summer series, Christine Caine speaks into the season most of us are trying to get through as fast as possible — the waiting room. The season between the promise and the fulfillment. The gap between what God said and what you can currently see. Most of us treat that gap as a problem to be solved or a delay to be endured. Christine Caine makes clear it's neither. It is the place where the deepest roots get formed. She takes us through David's journey, not to show us how he arrived, but to show us what happened in between. Because David didn't just wait. He became. Every stage of the process taught him something he could not have learned any other way. The sheep. The palace. The cave. The wilderness. None of it was wasted. All of it was preparation. Waiting on God is not passive. It is the most active, faith-filled posture you can take. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ I feel called and gifted — so why does it feel like nothing is happening? ✅ How do I stay faithful in a season that feels pointless or beneath me? ✅ What do I do when life feels genuinely unfair and God hasn't explained why? ✅ How do I trust God's timing when I'm watching less qualified people get ahead? ✅ Is the hard season I'm in actually preparing me for something or have I missed my moment? ✅ What's the difference between being anointed and being appointed — and what happens in between? ✅ How do I keep turning up when I've been overlooked, misunderstood, or treated unjustly? …then this is your episode.

We spend so much time working on our mindset—but what if happiness isn't something we think our way into?In this episode of the Happier Series, I sit down with wellness coach and embodiment teacher Ariel Griglin to explore a missing piece in many personal growth journeys: the body.Together, we discuss why happiness is our birthright—but not something that happens automatically. Ariel shares how simple practices like movement, grounding, and reconnecting with our physical bodies can help us feel more present, empowered, and aligned. We also dive into the difference between healthy stress and burnout, how our bodies communicate important messages through symptoms and sensations, and why many of us have become disconnected from ourselves in the first place. Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone who feels like you've been living "from the neck up," this conversation offers practical tools to help you come back home to yourself.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why mindset work alone isn't always enough• The connection between body awareness and happiness• Simple grounding practices you can use anywhere• How to tell the difference between healthy stress and overwhelm• Why movement is one of the most overlooked wellbeing tools• Ways to model body awareness and emotional health for children• How to use your body as a source of intuition and guidanceSometimes the next step forward isn't another strategy, book, or affirmation.Sometimes it's as simple as feeling your feet on the ground. 

Most leaders who plateau aren't missing feedback — they're avoiding what honest feedback requires of them. Self-identification, it turns out, is only 20% of self-awareness. Leadership development has a blind spot of its own: it focuses heavily on skills while overlooking the inner work that growth actually demands. In this episode, leadership strategist and executive coach Amy Clark explores why so many leaders stall even after they've named their weaknesses, and offers a clear path forward. From the concept of the "edge of familiarity" — where leaders cling to the expertise that got them to their current role — to a simple two-question method for gathering honest feedback from the people they lead, Amy provides practical tools that build both self-awareness and team trust. You'll Gain Insight On Why knowing your blind spots is only 20% of self-awareness — and what the other 80% requires The "edge of familiarity" and how technical expertise quietly becomes a leadership ceiling Two direct questions that build self-awareness and trust without a formal review process Why care must be practiced rather than posted on a wall

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In an era marked by rising depression, loneliness, distractibility, burnout and overall declining well-being, many leaders are searching for more effective ways to support their own flourishing and that of their teams. In this compelling conversation, Cortland Dahl, PhD, shares truly transformative insights from his new book, Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving, co-authored with renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson. Dahl serves as a Contemplative Scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With a unique background that includes nearly a decade living in Himalayan monasteries and Tibetan refugee communities, years of solitary retreat, fluency in Tibetan, and the translation of classical meditation texts, he brings rare depth to the intersection of ancient contemplative wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience. Together with Davidson, Dahl has helped develop the Healthy Minds Framework — a practical, research-backed model showing that humans are literally born with an innate capacity to flourish. The book reveals that genuine well-being arises not from mindfulness alone, but through the cultivation of four interconnected skills: Awareness, Connection, Insight, and Purpose. These trainable practices, grounded in both brain science and timeless wisdom, can be developed in just a few minutes a day and have been shown to rewire the brain for greater resilience, kindness, and meaning — even amid life's inevitable challenges. This episode dives deep into each of the four skills, exploring simple, everyday ways individuals can build them, while also addressing the critical question of how workplace leaders can intentionally model and cultivate these qualities to elevate employee well-being and create healthier, more connected organizational cultures. Dahl shares why mastering all four skills together produces results far more powerful than any single practice, and how flourishing can become contagious within teams. If you care about leading with heart, reducing burnout, strengthening human connection, and helping people thrive rather than merely survive, this conversation offers both hope and practical guidance. Tune in to discover how ancient truths and modern science can transform the way we work and live. The post Cortland Dahl: Born to Flourish – The Four Skills That Unlock a Life of Well-Being appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

Welcome back to She's Made to Flourish.In Episode 2, we are talking about the things they do not always talk about on Sunday.Not because they do not matter to God, but because somewhere along the way, many of us learned how to separate our “spiritual life” from our everyday life.But the gospel is not just for church.It is for your calendar.It is for your body.It is for your emotions.It is for your money.It is for your relationships.It is for the way you rest, apologize, steward, heal, and move through the world.In this episode, Amanda Ross-Hardin opens up a conversation about what it means to live a holistic gospel and invite God into every part of our lives, not just the parts that look polished, spiritual, or easy to explain.We will talk about why flourishing is not just about doing more, but allowing God to shape the whole of who we are.Scripture Reflection:2 Peter 1:3-11Flourish Practice:This week, take time to ask yourself:• Where have I been treating God like He only belongs in one part of my life?• What area of my life have I kept separate from my faith?• What would it look like to invite God into that area this week?────────────────────JOIN THE GARDEN ROOMamandarosshardin.com/the-garden-roomThe Garden Room is our free community for Christian women, featuring monthly Bible study and a weekly podcast worksheet to help you apply the Flourish Practice from each episode.────────────────────EXPLORE COACHING WITH AMANDAamandarosshardin.com/coaching────────────────────CONNECT WITH AMANDAWebsite: amandarosshardin.comInstagram: @amandarosshardin────────────────────New episodes of She's Made to Flourish release weekly on YouTube and all podcast platforms.Subscribe for honest conversations, biblical truth, and practical practices to help you move from surviving to flourishing.Hosted by Amanda Ross-HardinCertified Christian Life Coach#ShesMadeToFlourish #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLife

What does it mean to flourish—not just succeed, but truly thrive as God intended? Brian Fromm is joined by Brendan McClenahan, Church Engagement Manager at Plant with Purpose, to explore the biblical vision of human flourishing. Together they discuss why our relationships with God, other people, and creation are all essential to a healthy, Christ-centered life. They also examine the growing epidemic of loneliness, the limitations of digital connection, and the simple, practical habits that can help cultivate deeper community and spiritual growth. Brendan shares how Plant with Purpose's TEND initiative is helping churches and families rediscover practices that lead to lasting flourishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wondered whether your story really matters — or questioned how your past, your personality, and your experiences fit into God's calling for your life — this episode is for you. I'm sharing the behind‑the‑scenes story of how I stepped into women's ministry, the unexpected ways God used my past to shape my purpose, and why I believe so deeply in helping women discover their own calling. Many Christian women love God, love their families, and genuinely want to be obedient… but still feel unsure, unqualified, or unclear about what God is asking them to do next. If that's you, you're not alone — and your story is far more important than you think. In this episode, I'm also inviting you to the Flourish Retreat, a four‑day, set‑apart space designed to help you uncover your gifts, understand your wiring, connect your past to your purpose, and step confidently into the calling God has for you. If you've been craving clarity, direction, or community, Flourish may be the turning point you've been praying for. Your story matters. Your calling matters. And God is already weaving it together. Let's talk about how. Find our more about The Flourish Retreat Contact Carol with any questions Listen to my episode with Julie Bagwell Unsure What's Next? Start Here: Bonus Episode with Julie Bagwell Watch on YouTube Why Your Story Matters — And Why the Flourish Retreat Could Be Your Turning Point with Carol Roper Bonus Episode

Your circumstances haven't changed. The storm is still there. So why are you so calm? That's not a problem. That's a testimony. In week six of our summer series, Christine Caine takes us into one of the most practical and quietly radical things a believer can do in a chaotic world: refuse to let your heart spiral. Drawing on Philippians 4:6–7 and John 14, she shows that the peace of God isn't the absence of storms — every single one of us is either heading into one, standing in the middle of one, or coming out of one. Peace isn't what happens when the storm stops. It's what guards your heart while it's still raging. In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the military language behind Philippians 4:7, the peace of God standing guard like a Roman soldier stationed at the gates of your heart, and makes the case that supernatural peace in the middle of chaos is one of the most powerful witnessing tools a believer has. She's honest about a recent situation that could have sent her spiraling, and shares what it looked like to actually apply Paul's instruction: pray about it, give it to God, and go to bed. Not because the situation was resolved, but because God never sleeps. The takeaway that will stay with you: don't lose your peace over something you can do nothing about. Take it to the only one who can do something about everything. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ How do I stop my mind from spiraling when something scary or uncertain is happening? ✅ Is it possible to genuinely have peace when my circumstances are still a mess? ✅ What does it actually mean to give something to God — and how do I stop picking it back up? ✅ Why does it feel like I'm not allowed to be at peace, like I don't care enough if I'm not worrying? ✅ How do I trust God when I can't see Him doing anything about my situation? ✅ What does biblical peace actually feel like and how is it different from just numbing out? ✅ How do I guard my heart without shutting down or pretending everything is fine? …then this is your episode.

Daniel Coyle: Flourish Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His newest book is Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment (Amazon, Bookshop)*. When teams really thrive, it isn't about luck or simply optimizing systems. Instead, it's about intentionally creating spaces for connection, agency, and shared growth. In this conversation, Daniel and I discuss where to begin to help a team flourish. Key Points Life (and leadership) is treasure creation, not a treasure hunt. Flourishing environments encourage experimentation, agency, and even mistakes, allowing ownership and innovation to thrive. If leaders think like designers, using questions and constraints, they will more likely unlock people's full potential. Simple acts such as little “thank you's” build psychological safety and lay the foundation for flourishing groups. Some of the world's greatest innovations emerged from environments that welcomed surprise, cross-pollination, and flexibility. Value the art of asking good questions over having all the answers. Resources Mentioned Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment by Daniel Coyle (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes What Innovative Leaders Do Differently, with Linda Hill (episode 774) How to Help People Flourish, with Marcus Buckingham (episode 778) The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein (episode 789) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Do you want to be flourishing? Not just surviving your life but thriving. I have the greatest book to recommend to you. It is Christine Caine's newest book,  *The Faith To Flourish. The subtitle is God's design for a rooted, resilient, and fruitful life. Right away you can see why I love this book—it is talking about growing deep roots in your faith. You know I love when books talk about trees and this book focuses on the olive tree. I learned so much from Christine and cannot wait to share it with you. Depth Podcast Episode links and Book Recommendations to Grow your Roots Deep: *Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength by Jodi Snowdon. What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? Depth Podcast Episode 234: Do You Want To Be Deeply Rooted was recorded just earlier this year and goes into great detail about the books I recommend above about deep roots! I also share how to practically grow your roots deeper in your faith. I highly recommend this episode. *Thrive by Mark Hall (the cover of this book captivated me and began my journey to discover depth!) *Detours by Tony Evans (an amazing book about the life of Joseph and how he grew deep roots in his faith through detours) Depth Podcast Episode 114: I talk with Banning Liebscher about his book, *Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Wants to Develop You. He says that God wants to grow you on the inside before he ever grows you on the outside. This hidden growth is so important. Depth Podcast Episode 115: I share practically how to grow deeper roots! Depth Podcast Episode 210 with Angie Baughman on the 5 Step Bible Study Method. Link to Mariners Church Reel on the two graphics- one graphic with God part of your life and one graphic with God at the center of the life. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

Feeling foggy, forgetful, scattered, or like your brain has 47 tabs open and none of them are working properly? In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne Wadsworth talks about brain fog in midlife and why it can happen during perimenopause and menopause. From hormone shifts and poor sleep to blood sugar dips, stress, inflammation, and mental overload, brain fog isn't a personal failure. It's often your body asking for support. You'll learn 7 practical ways to support brain clarity in midlife, including simple shifts with protein, hydration, sleep, stress, movement, nutrients, and daily routines. This episode is encouraging, practical, and reassuring for any woman who has ever walked into a room and thought, "Lovely. I've arrived. No idea why I'm here." In This Episode Why brain fog can show up in perimenopause and menopause How sleep, stress, blood sugar, and hormones affect focus Why forgetting words or feeling scattered doesn't mean you're broken Simple ways to support clearer thinking naturally When to talk with your healthcare provider about memory changes How to give yourself more grace in this season Brain fog in midlife can feel frustrating, and sometimes even a little scary, but you're not alone — and you're certainly not broken. Your brain is connected to your hormones, sleep, stress, blood sugar, hydration, inflammation, nutrients, and the season of life you're in. When you begin supporting the whole body with gentle, practical steps, you can begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again. Connect with Lynne: Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Schedule a gentle chat with Lynne: https://calendly.com/lynnewadsworth/30min Free Resource from Lynne: Ready to feel more like yourself in midlife? Grab Lynne's free menopause eGuide, Flourish in Midlife: 5 Essential Steps to Feeling Like Yourself Again. This practical guide is designed for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, fatigue, hormone shifts, weight changes, brain fog, and that frustrating "I just don't feel like myself" feeling. Get your free copy here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/ Did You Enjoy This Episode? If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart. Your support helps more women in midlife find these conversations and feel less alone in what they're experiencing. You can also share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder that she's not losing her mind — her body may simply be asking for a different kind of support in this season. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider about your personal health concerns, symptoms, medications, supplements, or treatment options, especially if memory changes are sudden, severe, worsening, or interfering with daily life.

What do you do when you've prayed and nothing has changed? You go again. In week 5 of our summer series, Christine Caine takes us to Elijah on the summit of Carmel: face between his knees, praying in the dark, sending his servant back to the horizon seven times before a cloud the size of a man's hand finally appears. Most of us go once. Maybe twice. Maybe three times. But the fourth, fifth, sixth time — that's where most people stop. That's where faith gets tested not by what we see, but by what we don't. Elijah heard the sound of rain before a single drop fell. That gap, between what you hear in the spirit and what you can see in the natural, is what Christine Caine calls the faith zone. And it's where every one of us will be asked to live. We've committed to the direction. Now comes the test: what do you do when you keep going and it's still hard? Resilience isn't the absence of exhaustion. It's the willingness to eat the bread God puts in front of you and get up one more time. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ I've been praying for the same thing for years and nothing has changed — should I keep going? ✅ How do I pray with faith and expectation when I'm exhausted and discouraged? ✅ What do I do when God feels silent and I can't see anything happening? ✅ How do I hold onto peace without ignoring the reality of what I'm facing? ✅ What does persistent prayer actually look like in everyday life? ✅ Is it okay to feel like giving up — and what do I do when I get there? ✅ How do I keep believing for a miracle when I've seen nothing for so long? …then this is your episode.