Podcasts about Flourish

In this episode, David Warren – Co-Founder and Chairman of Bridgeford Trust Company – sits down with Lauren Klein – Co-Founder and Attorney at Flourish Law Group, PLLC – to discuss a more personalized approach to estate planning centered on education, empowerment, and understanding the unique needs of each family. Lauren shares her journey from Biglaw to co-founding Flourish Law Group and explores the importance of planning beyond the documents. The conversation includes special needs trust planning, probate avoidance, privacy, and the role education plays in helping families make informed planning decisions. Lauren also discusses Flourish's Estate Planning for Busy Parents webinar, designed to make foundational estate planning concepts more accessible. Finally, Lauren shares the inspiration behind Legal + Wealthy™, the community she founded, and the Legal + Wealthy™ Podcast. She and David discuss wealth building within the legal profession, the pressures attorneys face, and the importance of mental health, well-being, and creating a more sustainable definition of professional success.

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This week, Jack Sharry talks with Max Lane, CEO of Flourish. Since joining the company in 2017, Max has helped build Flourish around one central idea: advisors need better tools to serve clients beyond the investment portfolio.  Jack and Max explore the shift from holistic advice to holistic implementation and why clients increasingly expect advisors to do more than hand them a financial plan and a list of homework. Max unpacks how Flourish is helping independent advisors close that gap, allowing clients to maintain control of their money while giving advisors new ways to uncover held-away assets, expand wallet share, generate referrals, and compete more effectively with private banks and wirehouses. He also looks ahead to how new capabilities, enterprise infrastructure, data, and AI could help advisors deliver more proactive financial advice. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:13) - Max's path to Flourish and the founding vision (03:50) - What Flourish Cash is and the problem it solves (06:04) - Why advisors underestimate their clients' held-away cash (08:10) - The disconnect between asset consolidation and advisor behavior (11:13) - Shifting from holistic advice to holistic implementation  (14:23) - Bringing mortgages and lending into the advisory relationship (19:43) - Advisor education and the path to organic growth (23:11) - Why advisors are expanding beyond the investment portfolio (25:44) - What's next: enterprise scale, new products, and AI  (29:42) - Max's interests outside of work Quotes "The challenge we have, and that we've worked through, is that independent advisors aren't necessarily used to talking about cash. First and foremost, they're investment-focused. They start and end with the portfolio." ~ Max Lane "The ideal end state of wealth management is that I, as an end client, am paying a trusted sole advisor to look out for and advise on all of my money. I want technology and the advisor to implement this on my behalf." ~ Max Lane "As a holistic fiduciary advisor, if you don't have the capabilities and tools to be involved in the most costly, impactful, emotional, and financial decision in your client's life, you're probably not meeting expectations." ~ Max Lane Links  Max Lane on LinkedIn Flourish Connect with our hosts LifeYield Jack Sharry on LinkedIn Jack Sharry on Twitter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

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Antoine Marcel, CEO de Flourish Robots, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce mardi 29 septembre. Il s'est penché sur la présentation de Flourish et l'objectif du robot humanoïde domestique en cours de développement par l'entreprise, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

If you keep raising your prices only to discount them, sending proposals you immediately apologise for, or plateauing at the same number no matter how much you grow, this episode is for you. It's easy to blame the market, the economy, or 'difficult' clients. But what if the real ceiling isn't out there at all? What if it's internal?In this episode, we dig into the limiting beliefs quietly capping your income.The ones inherited from family, culture, and gender that feel like facts hard to challenge. We talk openly about our own money histories, why women especially carry a charge around wanting to be wealthy, and how to stop treating what you charge as a measure of your worth.You'll walk away with four questions to spot your own limiting beliefs, plus practical shifts to start closing the gap between what you charge and what you're actually worth.Topics covered on photography pricing and money mindset:What limiting beliefs are and why they don't feel like beliefs at allWhere money stories actually come from (think family, culture, and upbringing)Why women in creative business carry extra weight around wanting wealthFour questions to help you recognise your own income ceilingRe-framing money as a tool instead of a measure of your worthPractical shifts to close the gap between what you charge and what you're worthFocus & 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Flourishing is not just about receiving God's promises, it is about walking in the covenant.In this powerful message, “Walking in the Covenant to Flourish,” we discover what it means to live in alignment with God's covenant and allow His Word to shape our walk, decisions, and daily lives. God has established a covenant that brings fruitfulness, growth, stability, and flourishing, but we must learn how to walk in the reality of what He has made available to us.Be encouraged and challenged to understand your covenant relationship with God and walk in a way that produces lasting fruit.Listen, be blessed, and discover what it means to flourish by walking in the covenant!#walkinginthecovenant #covenant #flourishing #Godscovenant #Godspromises #faith #wordofGod #christiansermon #christianliving #fruitfulness #spiritualgrowth #Godsfavour

Flourishing is not just about receiving God's promises, it is about walking in the covenant.In this powerful message, “Walking in the Covenant to Flourish,” we discover what it means to live in alignment with God's covenant and allow His Word to shape our walk, decisions, and daily lives. God has established a covenant that brings fruitfulness, growth, stability, and flourishing, but we must learn how to walk in the reality of what He has made available to us.Be encouraged and challenged to understand your covenant relationship with God and walk in a way that produces lasting fruit.Listen, be blessed, and discover what it means to flourish by walking in the covenant#walkinginthecovenant #covenant #flourishing #Godscovenant #Godspromises #faith #wordofGod #christiansermon #christianliving #fruitfulness #spiritualgrowth #Godsfavour

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Could Canada ever really join the EU? We discuss the economic and political implications with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray.Ahead of the Budget, Munroe O'Dwyer of PwC Ireland explains what Personal Investment Accounts could mean for savers.And economist Daniel Susskind joins us to discuss his new book, What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in the Age of AI.

Many successful and rewarding careers rarely unfold the way we imagine, and Melanie Bell's is proof. Melanie grew up on a small farm in Australia and now leads industry go-to-market for APJ telecom, media and entertainment at the data and AI platform company Snowflake, from Singapore. In this episode she shares how a disappointment at 17, a sideways move over a promotion, and a two-year overseas assignment that turned into nine years shaped the senior leader she is today.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEHow not getting into the Australian Defence Force Academy became one of the greatest gifts of Melanie's career, and why keeping options open matters when you are unclear about your destinationWhy losing alignment with your values is not the same as losing your capabilityThe sideways move Melanie chose, taking a risk to build a new business rather than inheriting an existing one, and how this grew into a $100 million-plus recurring engine for TelstraMelanie's idea of career experience as compound interest: adjacent experiences that come together over timeHow she built a network in Hong Kong from nothing, coffee by coffee, and why generosity sits at the heart of relationshipsHow studying AI at MIT Sloan School of Management helped her rediscover her love of learningWHY THIS MATTERSEvery career is different, and leading with our values is what powers our success as senior leaders. Melanie offers a window into what it really looks like to take considered risks, stay true to your values, and build a career from experiences that stretch you, not just advance you. It's an honest conversation about the choices, the setbacks, and the relationships that help build the leader we become.You can find Melanie here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-bell-1876494/Join my free masterclass "The Neuroscience of Misery at Work" on 30th September.  Register here:https://flourish.jeanbalfour.com/masterclassMy new membership community Flourish is open for joining. Flourish is a space for curious and ambitious professionals, eager to continually grow and enjoy fulfilment at work. Follow the link for more detailshttps://jeanbalfour.com/flourish/Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/

In this first Kitchen Table episode of the fall season, we ask a question if we knew how hard it would be would we do it anyway? Through a personal story of chasing a dream career, hitting financial hardship building a small business, and crying out to God for a way out, this episode explores what happens when an answered prayer doesn't look like relief — and how perseverance, faith, and trust can turn a struggling season into the very thing that shapes your character and calling. If you're a woman pursuing a dream that keeps hitting obstacles, this conversation will help you see your struggle in a completely different light. We also talk about Flourish, an upcoming retreat for women navigating seasons of transition, obstacle, and purpose — because no one should have to carry a hard season alone. Find out more about the retreat here Watch on YouTube I Quit My Job for My Dream. I'd Do It Again — Even Knowing How Hard It Got

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Stewart Alsop sits down with Antoine Marcel, CEO and cofounder of Flourish, to explore the future of home robotics and what he calls "solarpunk" automation. Antoine discusses why Flourish is building wheeled robots with arms instead of following the humanoid hype, arguing that the expensive legs and teleoperation approach isn't practical for real consumers today. The conversation ranges from the philosophy of robots that disappear when you're home (rather than becoming constant companions) to the bureaucratic nightmares of modern life that robotics might actually solve. Antoine explains how their $3,500 robots can be trained in thirty minutes using just your phone to handle personalized household tasks, and why saving people two hours a day—not just ten minutes—is the threshold for consumer adoption. They also dig into whether Paris will become a solarpunk or cyberpunk city, why Apple represents solarpunk design principles, and how the first 50 Flourish units are about to ship worldwide at flourish-robots.com. Key Insights1. The core innovation behind Flourish is building mobile-based robots with arms but no legs, moving on wheels rather than attempting humanoid locomotion. This design choice stems from practical considerations since even humanoid robots cannot reliably handle stairs, and legs represent approximately twenty thousand dollars of the cost in humanoid platforms. By eliminating legs, the company can focus on delivering functional value to consumers today rather than developing research products. The founder emphasizes that accessibility and usefulness are paramount, rejecting the demonstration-focused approach that dominates the robotics industry where companies raise billions on teleoperated demos that never ship to actual consumers. 2. The founder's background in automation across logistics, software, and sales led him to recognize that the most painful tasks in life occur outside the computer. After automating digital work processes, he realized that returning home after a long workday to clean, cook, and tidy remained exhausting and unaddressed by existing technology. This insight, combined with advances in physical AI over the past three years, drove him to develop the first robot prototype that runs in his own home, constantly testing and iterating based on real-world use cases like navigating doorways and picking up scattered items from floors. 3. The company is building toward a solarpunk vision rather than cyberpunk future, where robots disappear from conscious awareness and operate silently in the background. The founder envisions robots emerging from closets when people leave home, performing cleaning and tidying tasks, then retreating before residents return. This approach contrasts sharply with the prevalent humanoid robot vision featuring teleoperated machines with cameras potentially monitored by remote operators. The goal is reducing technology's presence in daily life to create more time for family, creativity, and meaningful activities rather than introducing intrusive robotic presences into living spaces. 4. Consumer robotics faces fundamental challenges that explain why almost no companies successfully sell to end users despite massive investment in the sector. Industrial robotics offers clearer paths to revenue, while consumer products require extensive market education, safety certifications, and must genuinely change lives rather than provide marginal improvements. The founder argues that saving people ten or thirty minutes daily is insufficient and forgettable, but saving two hours daily creates transformative value that sustains product adoption. This high bar for meaningful impact explains why the consumer robotics market remains largely unaddressed despite technological capabilities. 5. The business model centers on teaching robots specific tasks through a thirty-minute training process using a smartphone, then fine-tuning AI models for those particular workflows. Rather than pursuing general physical AI that can handle any task, Flourish enables users to create custom automations for their specific needs, like retrieving items from the refrigerator or collecting clothes for the washer. This approach acknowledges that general physical AI is not yet ready while still delivering practical value through task-specific learning. The company plans to launch fifty units at thirty-five hundred dollars, shipping worldwide, with rapid sellout expected due to existing demand. 6. The robot extends vertically to reach from floor level to table height, enabling tasks like cleaning surfaces and accessing shelves while maintaining a compact mobile base that can navigate through doorways. Current limitations include lack of waterproofing, preventing dishwashing tasks, and challenges with delicate object manipulation requiring advanced tactile sensing. The founder uses first-generation prototypes in his own home, scheduling the robot to pick up scattered items like socks and trash throughout the day. This real-world testing revealed critical design issues like initial prototypes being too large to pass through standard doorways, problems only discoverable through actual home deployment rather than warehouse testing. 7. The rise of AI-powered robotics fundamentally transforms hardware development by enabling software engineers without traditional robotics expertise to launch robotics companies after just weeks of learning. This democratization stems from downloadable models from well-funded research companies like Physical Intelligence, whose work the founder incorporates into Flourish robots. This represents a shift from the industrial age's capital-intensive factory model to an information age paradigm where substantial capability can be rapidly deployed through software. However, this transformation raises questions about competition intensity, market education for skeptical consumers, and whether the benefits will broadly distribute or concentrate among those with will and intelligence to build while others remain excluded and fearful. Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Antoine Marcel, CEO of Flourish, who explains they're building accessible home robots with wheeled bases and arms rather than expensive humanoid forms for practical domestic use. 05:00 Antoine discusses testing prototypes in his home for picking up clothes and trash, explaining how real-world testing revealed issues like doors being too narrow for early designs. 10:00 The conversation shifts to how AI hype enables useful research, with Antoine noting he uses physical intelligence models in his robots that wouldn't exist without funding bubbles. 15:00 Antoine emphasizes robots must save users two hours daily to matter, explaining why consumer robotics is harder than industrial applications due to certification requirements and market education needs. 20:00 Discussion of solarpunk philosophy versus cyberpunk futures, with Antoine envisioning robots that hide away when not needed, emerging only to clean and organize while families enjoy life. 25:00 They explore how different cities might adopt solarpunk or cyberpunk approaches, comparing bureaucracy as inherently cyberpunk while discussing Argentina's potential as a solarpunk capital. 30:00 Antoine positions Flourish like early Apple, making complex robotics simple and accessible, rejecting teleoperated solutions in favor of onboard AI that learns from users. 35:00 The business model discussion centers on unit economics, with Antoine arguing domestic robots should monetize time saved rather than attention captured like social media platforms. 40:00 Antoine advocates against robot screens and rental models, favoring voice control and ownership so robots learn individual routines and preferences through personalization. 45:00 They discuss robots disappearing from view when unneeded, contrasting home automation with dark factory models, before exploring robot aesthetics and art possibilities. 50:00 Antoine announces Flourish's launch of fifty units at $3,500 that users can train in thirty minutes using phones, teaching specific tasks the AI then fine-tunes for daily execution.

You love the idea of bringing God into your work, but how do you actually make it happen? In this episode, I'm walking you through how to have a business meeting with God: a simple, intentional rhythm for planning your time with Him, making decisions with Him instead of just asking Him to bless what you've already built, and stewarding the people and work He's entrusted to you.Because here's the shift that changed everything for me: if you build it, you're the one required to sustain it. But if He builds it, it's His responsibility to keep it going. That's a very different (and far more peaceful) way to lead.You'll learn:✔️ The exact "agenda" for a business meeting with God — from prayer and thanksgiving to surrender and direction✔️ The questions to ask Him: where He's leading, what to lay down, and what support you actually need✔️ How to create space to hear the Holy Spirit (and why quiet is where the real transformation happens)✔️ How often to meet and how long it takes — my simple monthly cadence in 15–30 minutes✔️ How to make it special, actually stick to it, and even go deeper by doing it with a friendIf you care about productivity, purpose, and impact that lasts, this one's worth taking notes on.00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Building With God vs. On Your Own03:11 – What Are You Wrestling With?04:24 – Create Space to Hear Him05:12 – Ask for Support & Resourcest07:54 – Making It Practical08:16 – ROI of Connecting with God10:53 – Outro

In this episode, Liv sits down with Jodi Clark to explore living alcohol free and what it really takes to build a life that feels aligned from the inside out. Drawing from her own journey of becoming four years alcohol free, Jodi shares how a simple 100-day challenge became the catalyst for easing anxiety, rebuilding confidence, and creating Sober Flourish—a thriving community that supports women navigating the often-overlooked “gray area” of drinking.Together, they unpack the identity work behind lasting change, why being alcohol free is about so much more than what's in your glass, and how creating space from alcohol can unlock creativity, intuition, and entirely new career paths. Jodi also shares practical advice for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, navigating social situations without drinking, and building a purpose-led business that feels sustainable rather than overwhelming.EPISODE TAKEAWAYSHow alcohol can reduce anxiety and create space for greater clarity, confidence, and self-trustWhy the "gray area drinker" experience is often overlooked—and how to recognize it in yourselfThe identity shifts that make lasting change feel sustainable, not restrictiveWhy sharing your journey openly can create a powerful community and connectionHow letting go of alcohol can unlock creativity, intuition, and new career possibilitiesWhat it takes to build a purpose-led business that feels aligned instead of overwhelmingPractical first steps for navigating social situations and exploring an alcohol-free life with confidenceCONNECT WITH JODIJodi Clark is a sobriety coach, business coach and the founder of Sober Flourish, one of the UK's leading communities for women navigating sobriety. A mother of two, she left a 20 year corporate career in digital marketing to build her businesses full time. She's 4 years alcohol-free herself, has built a community of over 86,000 women on Instagram and has guided hundreds of women through the early days of sobriety with her flagship programme 100 Days to Flourish. She also mentors alcohol-free women with service-based businesses, runs luxury wellness retreats and her premium community Flourish, where high-achieving alcohol-free women come together to raise their standards, find their people and build a life so good they never have to think about drinking again.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjodiclark Website: https://soberflourish.com/#/ CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollectiveWATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@inawellnessWAYS TO WORK TOGETHERWell Within Membershiphttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithinRise & Align Group Programhttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

A leader's metrics can be strong and their mission moving forward while their soul quietly erodes underneath — and most leaders miss it until it becomes a crisis. This conversation with Mindy Caliguire, co-founder and CEO of Soul Care, unpacks why external success so often hides internal depletion, what the early warning signs actually look like, and what it means to lead from overflow instead of constantly recovering to baseline. You'll Gain Insight On: The warning signs of soul depletion most leaders miss or ignore Why mission drive and soul care aren't meant to be opposing forces The difference between resting enough to function and leading from overflow A simple framework — a page, a person, a plan — for taking action

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In Jeremiah babies are central to the plans and purposes of God. In this message we look together at how babies represent both the problems and the blessings that God wants to address today. Please note: This message discusses the issue of abortion, both the sin that it is and the hope that Jesus offers. If abortion – or a pregnancy in difficult circumstances – is part of your story, we want to walk with you in this. For prayer and counsel as you process this sermon, contact Christie Thompson, Calvary Care Ministry Assistant at (616)956-5628 to make an appointment. We have staff and congregants who understand difficult journeys and want to come alongside you. For men and women who have abortion as part of their story, you can find more information and support at Garden of Hope. For women facing a pregnancy in the midst of difficult circumstances, consider joining Flourish – our Bible study for single moms of small children. This group will help you connect with other resources of the church as well. Contact Sheri at (616)956-5524 to learn more. You can also find support and resources through Calvary's community partner, Alpha Grand Rapids. For those grieving a miscarriage or the loss of an infant, Hannah's Heart is a Calvary ministry provides comfort and support for women, couples, and families. They would be so honored to walk with you and encourage you on this incredibly difficult journey. Contact hannahsheart@calvarygr.org. Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 20, 2026

This Sunday we continue our series examining the vision of New Life Church: To see a gospel movement where lives radically change, families flourish and our city prospers. What does it mean for families to flourish? Jesus always taught, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." After which Jesus would always include, "Love your neighbor as yourself." Simply put our family members are our closest neighbors, and we often didn't choose them. Our family relationships can be the greatest test of a gospel changed individual. For families to flourish we need a love that goes beyond self-fulfillment, and access to a great power than self-determination could ever provide.

In Jeremiah babies are central to the plans and purposes of God. In this message we look together at how babies represent both the problems and the blessings that God wants to address today. Please note: This message discusses the issue of abortion, both the sin that it is and the hope that Jesus offers. If abortion – or a pregnancy in difficult circumstances – is part of your story, we want to walk with you in this. For prayer and counsel as you process this sermon, contact Christie Thompson, Calvary Care Ministry Assistant at (616)956-5628 to make an appointment. We have staff and congregants who understand difficult journeys and want to come alongside you. For men and women who have abortion as part of their story, you can find more information and support at Garden of Hope. For women facing a pregnancy in the midst of difficult circumstances, consider joining Flourish – our Bible study for single moms of small children. This group will help you connect with other resources of the church as well. Contact Sheri at (616)956-5524 to learn more. You can also find support and resources through Calvary's community partner, Alpha Grand Rapids. For those grieving a miscarriage or the loss of an infant, Hannah's Heart is a Calvary ministry provides comfort and support for women, couples, and families. They would be so honored to walk with you and encourage you on this incredibly difficult journey. Contact hannahsheart@calvarygr.org. Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 20, 2026

If you've ever hit a wall in your business and immediately thought, 'I must be doing something wrong', this episode is for you. Burnout has a way of feeling like a personal failure. Like you didn't manage your time well enough, or you're just not cut out for the pressure of running a creative business. But that story isn't true, and it's not helping you.In this episode, we get honest about our own burnouts (the overwork, the income anxiety, the moments we lost touch with our own creative style) and reframe what burnout actually means for photographers and creative entrepreneurs.We talk about why prevention and recovery are two completely different skill sets, why you can't burnout-proof your business entirely, and what it actually looks like to work through burnout instead of around it.By the end, you'll walk away with one prevention habit and one recovery permission to try this week.Topics covered on photographer burnout:What burnout actually looks like beyond exhaustion (overwork, financial-anxiety, and creative-identity burnout)Why creative business owners internalise burnout as a personal failure instead of a structural outcomePractical, non-hustle-y prevention habits and how to catch early warning signsThe difference between burnout prevention and burnout recovery - and why you need bothReframing rest as part of a sustainable creative business, not a break from itFocus & 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if flourishing isn't about finally getting everything balanced—but learning how to keep becoming without losing yourself along the way? I'm bringing this conversation from the Intentional Queen Podcast vault back because its message feels just as relevant today: You can be ambitious, continue growing, and pursue what matters without disappearing inside everything you're responsible for. In this episode, I'm joined by Coach Kendra J. for an honest conversation about ambition, motherhood, authenticity, self-care, purpose, and what it means to flourish even when life doesn't give you perfect conditions. Inside this conversation: Maintaining momentum when life and motherhood compete for your attention Recognizing the difference between busyness and purpose Why self-care matters to sustainable success Building a life that reflects your values, not just your responsibilities Letting go of the pressure to perfectly balance everything Showing up authentically in life and leadership Choosing yourself without abandoning your goals, family, or calling Because flourishing doesn't require a perfect life. Sometimes it requires getting clear about what matters in this season—and giving yourself permission to let something else wait. Intentional Queen Reflection: What are you trying to perfectly balance that may simply need to be intentionally prioritized in this season? Continue Your Intentional Queen Journey® Join my Mindset Monday community for intentional reflections, podcast updates, and resources for high-achieving women learning to lead, work, and live without losing themselves. Ready to go deeper? Join the waitlist for The BLOOM™ Self-Leadership Experience—for the high-achieving woman ready to trust herself, honor what she needs, and lead herself differently. And continue your journey with my book, I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again. You don't have to stop becoming. Just make sure you don't disappear in the process.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with LauraGaye Jackson, a global marketing leader and executive coach, who shares her transformative journey following a major career change. After her executive position was eliminated, Lauragaye chose not to chase the next opportunity but instead to redefine her success and take a strategic step back to reassess her path.Lauragaye opens up about the emotional turmoil of navigating multiple personal losses, including the passing of her mother and the end of a long-term marriage, all while supporting her two sons. She reflects on how these experiences shaped her identity and ultimately led her to embrace a new chapter in her professional life. Through her company, Grow and Flourish, Lauragaye now helps leaders reinvent themselves and find fulfillment.Throughout the episode, Lauragaye discusses the importance of curiosity and introspection during career transitions, emphasizing the need to separate one's identity from job titles. She shares valuable insights on the mindset shifts necessary for successful reinvention and the significance of creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arrive.Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights resilience, growth, and the power of community connections in overcoming life's curveballs.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- How to redefine success after a career setback- The emotional impact of job loss and personal grief- Strategies for separating identity from job titles- The importance of curiosity and introspection in career transitions- Tips for creating opportunities and building a supportive networkFor more information on LauraGaye Jackson and her work, visit www.growandflourish.ca and connect with her for coaching inquiries and insights.Support the show

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What if sustainable leadership transformation begins not with strategy, systems, or titles—but with connection? In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Melissa Swonger, known as the Architect of Connection-Centered Leadership™, explores the invisible architecture beneath effective leadership: the beliefs, relationships, behavioral patterns, and cultural dynamics that shape how people lead themselves, influence others, navigate change, and build organizations where people can flourish. Melissa is a scholar-practitioner, change theorist, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and organizational culture advisor. Her work bridges psychology, leadership development, organizational culture, change theory, human behavior, and whole-person development to help leaders move beyond surface-level solutions and create sustainable transformation. According to Gartner research, 90% of HR leaders believe that focusing on the human aspects of leadership is necessary for success in today's workplace. Yet recognizing the importance of human-centered leadership and consistently putting it into practice are two very different things. Melissa's work addresses that gap through Connection-Centered Leadership™ and her Integrative Transformation Blueprint™, a research-informed approach built around three stages: Awareness → Connection → Movement The framework challenges leaders to examine not only what they are building, but what they are building on. Sustainable organizational change requires understanding the underlying beliefs, relationships, behaviors, and informal systems influencing how people communicate, collaborate, make decisions, and respond to change. Throughout our conversation, we explore why leadership begins long before someone receives a title, how self-awareness influences organizational culture, and why meaningful connection can become a catalyst for stronger leadership and sustainable change. We also examine Melissa's concept of radical kindness and why kindness, connection, and human-centered leadership should not be confused with avoiding accountability. Instead, they can help create the conditions for trust, honest communication, meaningful relationships, and transformational performance. Melissa shares insights from her work across executive advisory, leadership and culture consulting, speaking, workshops, retreats, and author development through The Muse & The Method™. In This Conversation, We Explore: At its core, this conversation asks leaders to consider a powerful question: What are you building—and what are you building it on? For executives, HR professionals, people leaders, entrepreneurs, organizational development professionals, and anyone interested in the future of work, this episode offers a deeper examination of how connection-centered and human-centered leadership can create sustainable transformation from the inside out.   For more information: https://www.thesagehillproject.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalm 92:12,13 ESV What does it mean to flourish? Where in my life will I increase my capacity to flourish? centerwaychurch.com/eight-year

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com My new book, The Price of Becoming, is a USA Today, LA Times, Success Magazine, and Publishers Weekly bestseller! I think you'll find it useful. This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Dr. Martin Seligman is one of the most influential psychologists alive. He's the founder of positive psychology and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Positive Psychology Center. His research reshaped how we understand optimism, resilience, and human flourishing. His books, including Learned Optimism, Flourish, and The Hope Circuit, have sold millions of copies. His latest is Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress. Key Learnings The three parts of agency. Efficacy is the belief you can hit a goal right now, and it drives whether you try. Optimism is the belief you can hit it in the future, and it drives persistence and grit. Imagination is the range of goals you can even picture, and it drives creativity. When a culture has all three, it progresses. When they fall, it stagnates. "Depression and pessimism and happiness and optimism are too important to be left to happy people." Marty calls himself a born depressive and pessimist. He founded positive psychology and still wakes at 4:00 a.m. to a voice telling him he can't do the thing in front of him. What he's built over decades is the skill of arguing back, treating that voice not as truth but as a rival whose job is to make him miserable. The techniques don't come naturally to anyone. A small number of people are born happy. Everyone else has to learn and practice the skills, which is why Marty spent much of his career testing them rather than assuming they work. How you respond to good news matters more than you think. When his wife Mandy won first prize in the biggest black and white photography contest in the world, Marty could have said "congratulations, dear, you deserve it" and moved on. Instead, he named the exact photo that won, asked her to repeat what the editor said word for word, and tied her talent back to how they teach their kids. Ryan's summary of what made it work: specificity and curiosity. Marty calls it active constructive responding, and done consistently, it increases love and commitment and cuts divorce rates. Marty's contrarian take on leadership. He thinks the whole hunt for "what great leaders do" is a wild goose chase, because the great leaders he's met all do completely different things. What good followers have in common is PERMA: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. His advice is to promote the leaders who create the most PERMA, and to hold managers responsible for their people's well-being, not just their output, because well-being predicts productivity. Grit and agency. Grit, the idea made famous by his former student Angela Duckworth, feeds straight into optimism and increases how long people push through adversity. On Angela: "one of the best students I've ever had," and "it's great to be outdone." He credits her rare social intelligence, the ability to build allies instead of enemies. Predicting elections by counting optimism. With his graduate student Harold Zullow, Marty studied a century of nomination acceptance speeches and found the more optimistic candidate usually wins. In 1984, they sealed their prediction of the two nominees in an envelope at The New York Times and got it right. The $17,500 lesson. Convinced by Dukakis's optimistic acceptance speech, Marty flew to Edinburgh to place a legal bet and put his entire life savings on Dukakis at 2 to 1. Then he learned the speech was written by Ted Sorensen, and that Dukakis, in his own unscripted press conferences, was deeply pessimistic. He lost everything. The takeaway that shaped his later work: measure the unscripted moments, not the polished speeches. The 2024 call. Trump and Harris were even on optimism in their convention speeches. But across September and October, tracking how each explained bad events in press conferences, Trump got steadily more optimistic. Marty's team sealed another prediction: Trump winning and possibly by a lot. Why the fired-up CEO speech doesn't work great. After Marty published his method, both political parties asked him how to write optimistic speeches. He sent the protocol, and within a few elections everyone sounded optimistic, and it stopped predicting anything, because the optimism was shallow. People don't internalize a leader saying "we're going to crush it." Real agency shows up in the psychology of the team, and that comes from who you hire and how you train them, not from the speech. What the Army taught him. As lead consultant on the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, Marty helped train 40,000 drill sergeants and profiled 900,000 soldiers from their first day. Three traits predicted who would later earn awards for excellent work and heroism: optimism, high positive emotion, and low negative emotion. On the other side, catastrophizers were more than twice as likely to develop PTSD at every level of combat. The hiring lesson. Hire optimists and happy people. Avoid catastrophizers. And when you can't pick your team, train the pessimists you already have in the skills of agency. "Put It In Perspective." The tool Marty uses to retrain catastrophizers. Picture the ominous "come see me at 4:00" email. Write down the worst thing that could happen, then the best thing, then the most likely thing, then a plan for that most likely case. Catastrophizers skip straight to the worst case and get paralyzed. The exercise pulls them back to what's actually probable. Marry an optimist. "If you're a pessimist, disaster is to marry another pessimist," because you'll both see the worst in every setback. The wine story makes the point about behavior change: after Mandy told him he'd wrecked a family engagement dinner by sending back a bottle, Marty realized that if she complained as much as he did, he wouldn't want to be married to her. He decided to stop. The critical thoughts never went away, but the behavior did. The gratitude testimonial. Think of someone still alive who did or said something that changed your life. Write a 300-word testimonial in three parts: what they did, what you did because of it, and where you are now as a result. Then deliver it in person and read it out loud. Marty has run this with thousands of people. The usual result is that both people cry, and a month later they test as less depressed and higher in well-being. Reading the minds of the dead. Marty's method for measuring agency across history is counting words. Agentic language like "choose," "compete," "can," and "do" versus language of constraint like "obliged" and "assigned." With Claude and ChatGPT, he can now do in one morning what used to take months: reading whole eras of writing and rating how agentic they are. St. Augustine and a thousand years of stagnation. Before Augustine, around 400 AD, Christian thinkers were highly agentic and taught that you could take part in your own salvation. Augustine's doctrine that grace comes only from God set Church teaching for close to a thousand years, and progress collapsed with it. When agency climbs again, as it does under Charlemagne around 800, progress climbs too. The pattern holds when you line it up against GDP, population, and writing about freedom. The manager's real job. "It's your job as a manager not just to keep productivity going, but to increase the well-being and agency of the people under you." Do that, and you get promoted. Fail at it and your time is up. The Champagne Question... What he'd celebrate a year from now. Marty wants psychohistory taken seriously as a real field, one that measures psychological variables, uses them to understand history, and then changes them to raise future happiness and productivity. Reflection Questions: Marty is 84, founded the field, and still wakes at 4 a.m. to a voice saying he can't do it. What does your version of that voice say, and what does it usually say it about? When it shows up, do you accept it as fact or argue back? Think about the last time someone close to you shared good news. Which quadrant were you in: active constructive, passive constructive, active destructive, or passive destructive? What did you actually say? Marty says a manager's job is to raise the well-being and agency of their people, not just their output. If your team was measured on PERMA tomorrow, what score would they give you, and where's the gap? If you liked this one with Marty, you should also listen to... Episode #703: Angela Duckworth - Why Grit Isn't Enough Time Stamps: 2:34 Angela Duckworth, grit & social intelligence 6:05 Active constructive responding: the Mandy photography story 12:13 Why leadership is heterogeneous, and the case for PERMA 14:49 How grit and agency fit together 16:09 The born pessimist who founded positive psychology 21:20 What the book is really about: founding psychohistory 22:52 Predicting elections & the $17,500 Dukakis bet 25:34 The 2024 prediction 29:17 Why the rah-rah CEO speech doesn't help much 31:07 What the U.S. Army taught him: optimism & PTSD 35:19 "Put It In Perspective," the tool for catastrophizers 38:55 Marry an optimist, and the wine-snob story 42:19 The gratitude testimonial 44:49 Reading the minds of the dead & St. Augustine 48:37 The manager's real job 49:33 What he'd celebrate a year from now 51:05 EOPC  

The father of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, discusses how to harness the hidden engine of human progress: agency. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key concept that determines whether we give up2) The building blocks of human agency3) How to find your human edge in the age of AI Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1179 for the full transcript! — ABOUT MARTIN — Martin Seligman is the most influential psychologist in the world and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Positive Psychology Center. A former president of the American Psychological Association, he earned his BA in philosophy from Princeton and his PhD in psychology from Penn, and holds ten honorary doctorates. His research—from learned helplessness to learned optimism to prospection—has reshaped how science understands human well-being. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Flourish, Authentic Happiness, The Hope Circuit, and Tomorrowmind.• Book: Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod• Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees!• Fitnexa. Get $10 off the SomniPods3 with the link and code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our negative thoughts don't have to dictate how we feel. By recognizing our internal narratives and challenging them with evidence, we can change our outlook and build a greater sense of agency. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Seligman and Matt Abrahams discuss flourishing, optimism, and the power of self-talk. They also examine why celebrating other people's successes takes more than saying “congratulations,” and how active, constructive communication can deepen our relationships.Takeaways:Your thoughts aren't facts. Negative self-talk can shape your emotions and actions, but learning to challenge those thoughts with realistic evidence can help you develop a more optimistic outlook.Celebrate success with curiosity, not just congratulations. Asking thoughtful questions about someone's good news helps them relive the experience and can deepen your relationship.Activity:Argue with yourself. Catch one negative thought you have about yourself this week and write it down as an argument rather than a fact. Then build the opposing case by listing three pieces of real evidence that challenge it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Martin SeligmanMartin's Book: AgencyEp.179 Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & WellbeingEp.181 Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communicat…  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:20) - The Five Pillars of Flourishing (04:51) - Changing Your Inner Dialogue (06:22) - Challenging Negative Self-Talk (07:58) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (09:38) - Building a Sense of Agency (11:27) - Learning From Your Critics (13:18) - The Final Three Questions (20:17) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.With Hiring Pro, you can hire with confidence, knowing you're getting the best talent for your needs. Get started by posting your job for free at linkedin.com/fastJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Have you ever watched a film so hyped, so technically ambitious, that you couldn't stop wondering what was actually happening behind the camera? That's exactly where we landed with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. And this episode is us going down that rabbit hole together.Fair warning: this one looks a little different from our usual conversations and that's intentional. Instead of pricing, marketing or workflow, we're dissecting the wildly divisive focus choices in one of the year's most talked-about films. We talk the gear, the constraints, the craft decisions behind them and what they reveal about the age-old debate of elite tools versus creative vision.It's the first of what we're hoping becomes a regular thing: episodes on the films, shows and art that are genuinely inspiring us, in the hope they spark something for you too. Tell us if you want more of this!Topics covered on gear vs. vision in photography:Why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has become a technical talking pointIMAX 70mm, custom anamorphic lenses, and what extreme specs actually cost youDoes elite equipment excuse (or explain away) execution flaws?Technical 'imperfection' vs. creative intentionHow film and TV can shape a photographer's visual eyeFocus & 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Joseph: Privilege, Prison, Palace,” digging deeper into how to flourish as disciples, even in seasons of disappointment and hardship.

Kicking off season 9, Lisa interviews Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Ph.D. Jane is a clinical child psychologist with 40 years of experience. With her son Stephen, a mechanical engineer, she wrote the book “Our Guide to Navigating ADHD, How to Embrace Challenges, Develop Grit, and Flourish,” published by Greenleaf Books.  Jane is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She launched a private practice called Junction Psychological Services Corporation in 2000. She has been awarded grants and contracts at the federal, state, and local levels and authored multiple publications. In this episode Jane reflects on the role of music in navigating raising her son Stephen. Lisa responds with reflections on music lessons with neurodivergent children and a celebration of recognizing children's and families' strengths.Jane and Stephen's new book, “Our Guide to Navigating ADHD, How to Embrace Challenges, Develop Grit, and Flourish”Washington Post article about music and attentionDr. Erin Hopkins's blog about music practice strategies for neurodivergent kidsEpisode 17 of Parenting Musically: Erin Hopkins on Neurodiversity in Family Musicking

Hello and welcome to today's episode – a bit off the normal schedule as I was teaching my Endometriosis Pain Management course over the weekend and then I was asked to come on the Claire Byrne show on Newstalk Radio to discuss the recent decision by the Spanish FA to support egg freezing for their female footballers. Understandably, it was a brief overview on the radio but of course…I have thoughts that need a bit longer to explore so I thought – why not do a podcast episode!In today's episode, I'm exploring:Why, at last, we are acknowledging that female athletes have reproductive lives!How this should prompt a broader conversation about supporting female athletes throughout their reproductive lives rather than just focusing on fertility preservation. I believe that female-specific health is fundamental to performance and outline the need for individualized, informed decision-making regarding pregnancy and postpartum participation in sport; good resources for this include FIFA's "Stay in Play" and "Stepping into Play" decision aids. I want to stress that supporting women requires addressing pelvic health, but also broader physical and psychological factors, and creating systems that allow athletes to make reproductive choices without compromising their sporting careers; advocating for an approach that recognizes women's physiological stages as integral rather than disruptive to athletic performance.But it's about physiology across the female lifespan, not just in elite sports. I believe that female athletes (actually all women!) should receive education about menstrual cycles, nutrition, fertility, and postpartum recovery, rather than being forced to choose between a sporting career and motherhood. I believe that supporting women's reproductive choices should be part of a broader conversation about creating an inclusive sporting environment that accommodates all women's life stages and decisions, from menstruation to menopause.I really want to rephrase the question about women in sports from "can women have it all" to "what can we change about our systems so women don't have to choose." I believe there's the need to create sporting environments that support women's health and bodies rather than requiring women to adapt to sports, a system that's designed to support the needs of male athletes.And of course…if you'd like to learn more about supporting female athletes, from recreational to high performance, at every age and stage…check out my online courses The Menstrual Detective, Pelvic Health for the Younger Female Athlete, Perinatal Pelvic Rehab (Preconception to Postpartum) and Flourish! The Menopausal Toolbox – all available at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Welcome back to Season 13 of the PolicyViz Podcast! In this quick solo kickoff, I walk you through everything I have planned this season, from a full episode on accessibility in data communication to a brand-new weekly series where I talk through some of my favorite data visualizations from the last 15 years. I'll also tell you about my very first live podcast recording, happening in November in Boston as part of the IEEE VIS Conference and the new Cluster Practitioner Summit I'm co-organizing. Along the way I'll be expanding my YouTube content around Flourish, Excel, and PowerPoint, including how I'm using AI tools like Claude and Copilot in my own workflow. It's shaping up to be a busy, lucky Season 13, and I'm so glad you're along for the ride.Subscribe to this podcast. Follow this show and everything dataviz on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, X, and YouTube. Check out the PolicyViz websiteto learn more about data and data visualization.Questions? Comments? Pitch ideas? Email me at: jon@policyviz.comHosted by Zencastr where you can record, transcribe, edit, and automatically publish your meetings, podcasts, and more.

Join The Soul of Money Voice-Note Book ClubFrom September 16–October 23, we're moving from scarcity to Sufficiency and changing our relationship with Money through Nature's wisdom.The entire experience is asynchronous in Voxer. There are no live calls, you only need 15–60 minutes a week to participate, and you don't even have to read the book.Enrollment closes Friday, September 18.***What if your Inner Accountant doesn't need to be pushed away, silenced, or even healed? What if she just needs a promotion?In the last episode, I introduced you to my client Kiki and shared some of the story behind a coaching conversation we had about receiving money for the spiritual work she's already been doing for years.In this episode, with Kiki's permission, I'm sharing that full coaching call.We talk about the part of us I've come to affectionately call the Inner Accountant: the part who keeps track of what's coming in, what's going out, what could go wrong, how much we need, and whether there'll be Enough.And we love her—she makes some really good points.We don't want to shame her, silence her, or exile her. Her job has been to help us survive.But maybe it's time to upgrade her job description from merely surviving to Flourishing.In this coaching conversation, we explore:• Why it can feel easier to charge for work that drains us than for the work that brings us alive• The belief that spiritual, healing, creative, nurturing, or purposeful work shouldn't cost money• How receiving money can expand our capacity to serve• The poverty, martyrdom, and self-sacrifice stories many of us inherited through religion• Why money can feel “icky” or gross when it enters the same room as our spiritual gifts• The difference between surviving, Sufficiency, and Flourishing• Why there's no shame in having a contingency plan• What changes when we let practicality support our spirituality instead of treating them as opposites• The possibility that we don't need to heal every Money Story before we start living differentlyThe living-it-out is part of the healing.Sometimes we gotta look at the numbers. Make the plan. Let someone pay us. Allow ourselves to receive before every part of us feels completely ready.And that lived experience is what changes our relationship with money.As you listen, I invite you to get curious:What job have you given your Inner Accountant?Is she only allowed to help you avoid disaster—or can she help you imagine what it might take for your Life to Flourish?Where might you be waiting to feel completely healed before you let yourself do something differently?And what would it look like to start right now?***More Ways We Can Walk Together This Season:One-On-One GuidanceWild Wellness Women's CircleInstagramFacebookFree ResourcesFree Curiosity Call

For Week 4 of Faith in Practice, Raechel and Amanda are joined by Christine Caine to discuss five more opportunities to engage with God through the specific spiritual practices of solitude, silence, simplicity, chastity, and remembrance. Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 4 of She Reads Truth's Faith in Practice reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, in our app, or with our Faith in Practice printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.In this episode:Use code DANIEL15 for 15% off the Daniel collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com.The Faith to Flourish by Christine CaineShe Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramChristine Caine on Instagram*If you purchase something through our links, She Reads Truth may earn an affiliate commission.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailWhen Lawrence C. Harris was 14, he was failing in school, playing videogames all day, and existing on junk food. He was unhappy and unhealthy, and, as Lawrence recalls, he felt like he “didn't deserve to feel better.” Then Lawrence decided to turn his life around, and (spoiler alert) he did. Now, at the ripe old age of 20, Lawrence is a successful author, personal coach, and public speaker. Lawrence chronicled his transformation in his book Think Feel Live Different, which is one of the clearest case studies of a growth mindset in action that I have ever encountered. Lawrence and I discuss his book, his transformation, and what he hopes other young people might learn from him. More information about Lawrence and how you can bring him and his insights to your community is at talkingaboutkids.com.

When was the last time you did something simply because it was fun—not productive, practical, or good for someone else? Midlife women are constantly encouraged to be more disciplined. We're told to improve our food choices, exercise more, reduce stress, protect our bones, balance our blood sugar, support our hormones, and somehow get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. Before long, wellness can begin to feel like another full-time job. In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne explores why many women may not need another set of rules or a stricter routine. They may need more laughter, pleasure, playfulness, connection, and moments that help them feel truly alive. Fun isn't frivolous, and it isn't something you have to earn after every responsibility has been handled. It can give you breathing room during stressful seasons, help you reconnect with yourself, and remind you that your life isn't only something to organize and improve—it's also something to enjoy. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why midlife can start to feel like one enormous self-improvement project How women can lose touch with what they genuinely enjoy Why fun and laughter matter during times of stress and transition The difference between supportive consistency and punishing discipline Why you don't have to earn joy by exhausting yourself first Five gentle ways to bring more fun into everyday life One simple question that can help you reconnect with your playful side You don't need to abandon your healthy habits or responsibilities. But you may need to stop postponing joy until everything else is finished. Listen in and discover why having more fun may be one of the most overlooked parts of supporting your health and happiness in midlife. Connect with Lynne: Imagine not having to "figure out midlife" on your own anymore.

Listen in to these highlights from four of our best recent conversations on things likely on your mind in planning for retirement: purpose, identity, curiosity – and experimenting your way into a fulfilling next chapter. They can spark ideas for what’s next for you. Want to go deeper? Listen to any of the full conversations: What If Retirement Is the Wrong Goal? – John Coleman Change Your Questions, Change Your Life…in Retirement – Marilee Adams, PhD Letting Go to Become Who You Truly Are – Deborah Santana How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle _________________________ Guest Bios John Coleman is the author of Good Money: Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose. He is the author of five books, and he or his work have been highlighted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Financial Times, the LA Times, Christianity Today, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review, among other publications. Marilee Adams, PhD is the Founder and CEO of the Inquiry Institute, and author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, now in it’s 5th edition and it has been translated into 26 languages.. She is an award-winning author, executive coach, and leadership consultant whose work has shaped how leaders think, communicate, and make decisions for more than four decades. Deborah Santana is the author of Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom. Her work has been featured by Vogue, Oprah, and NPR, among other national and literary outlets. She is the founder of the Do A Little Foundation, which supports women and girls in the areas of health, education, and happiness. Her work explores identity, social justice, spirituality, and the power of collective voice. Daniel Coyle is the New York Times best-selling author of nine books, including Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment, The Culture Code and The Talent Code, Winner (with Tyler Hamilton) of the 2012 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prize, he is a contributing editor for Outside magazine, he also works a special advisor to the Cleveland Guardians. Coyle lives in Cleveland, Ohio during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jen, and their four daughters. _________________________ Other Retirement Podcast Episodes You May Like Best of 2026 – Part One Best of 2025 – Part Two What If I? Best of 2025 – Part 1 The Very Best of 2024 __________________________ Time to take stock of what needs your attention planning for the non-financial side of retirement? Take this free 5-minute assessment. It’s not a report card. It’s a tool to help pinpoint what matters most to you in the years ahead. _________________________  

Most leaders assume a toxic culture means bad people — but the leaders who turn it around know it usually means nobody's been tending the garden. Leaders inheriting a toxic culture face a familiar temptation: fix it fast, or avoid naming what's actually broken. Phil EuBank, Lead Pastor of Menlo Church, has led two church staff turnarounds — one in Colorado, one currently underway at Menlo Church— and shares what actually moves the needle versus what just feels like progress. This conversation covers honest measurement, difficult transitions, and the daily discipline healthy culture actually requires. You'll Gain Insight On Why culture assessments fail when leaders treat them as a checkbox instead of a growth tool The four-part framework for identifying where your team members stand on cultural change How to inherit a toxic culture without scapegoating the leaders who came before you Why full transparency with survey results builds more trust than a curated summary

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What actually makes a life good? Success, comfort and achievement can matter—but they don't necessarily create a flourishing life.Dr. Sharon May talks with pastor and author Mark Foreman about relationships, faith, purpose, resilience, character, belonging and learning to take ownership of the life you're building.A thoughtful conversation for anyone asking: Am I simply getting through life—or am I living it well?

It is easy to approach divorce with one goal in mind: just get through it and let everything else go for the time being. Deal with the legal issues, make the financial decisions, manage the conflict, and worry about rebuilding your life once everything is finally over.But what if you didn't have to wait, and it actually serves you to start working on the next chapter of your life now?In this episode, Mardi Winder talks with love and relationship coach Lori Bryant Woolridge and psychologist and wellness coach Lauren Yellen Weinberg, creators of Your FAB Divorce, about approaching divorce as both an ending and an opportunity to begin discovering who you want to become.Lori and Lauren share why they believe emotional work belongs alongside the practical realities of divorce, particularly for women leaving long marriages who may have spent decades defining themselves through their roles as wives, mothers, partners, and caregivers. Rather than simply surviving the process, they encourage women to begin developing greater self-trust, understanding their emotions, and creating a vision for what they want their lives to look like on the other side.Questions We ConsiderQ: Why isn't focusing only on the legal and financial side of divorce enough?A: Those decisions certainly need attention, but Lori and Lauren believe ignoring the emotional side can leave you reaching the end of the divorce without knowing what comes next. Mardi describes this as the “post-divorce void,” when the battle is finally over but the sense of purpose, direction, and identity may not automatically return.Q: What happens when you've spent decades defining yourself through other people?A: Divorce can expose just how much of your identity has been connected to being a spouse, parent, caregiver, or part of a couple. Lori and Lauren encourage women to use the transition to explore who they are outside those roles and what they want for themselves going forward.Q: How can you keep fear and anger from driving the divorce?A: Lori shares the FAB approach: Focus on the present and what matters to you, Accept the realities you cannot control, and remain Bendable when circumstances change. The goal is to stay committed to your larger vision while remaining flexible about how you get there.Q: Why is self-trust so important during a major transition?A: Lauren explains that uncertainty becomes easier to navigate when you trust yourself to make decisions, adapt when circumstances change, and figure things out as you move forward. That self-trust can become part of the foundation for whatever comes next.Q: What if divorce could be more than something you simply survive?A: Lori and Lauren invite women to consider divorce as a transition that can also create space for growth, greater self-awareness, and a new understanding of who they want to become. Their message isn't about pretending divorce is easy. It is about recognizing that the process does not have to put the rest of your life on hold.About the Guests:Lori Bryant Woolridge, CPC, CSC, PCC. Love and Relationship Coach: Certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF), Lori has been coaching and creating personal growth curriculum for nearly 20 years. Lauren Yellin Weinberg, MS, NBC-HWC, Female Power and Wellbeing Coach.Lauren is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a Certified Happiness Coach, with a background as a psychologist and family therapist. Together, Lori and Lauren are the co-creators of Freedom to Flourish, providing self-paced programs, including Your F.A.B. Divorce, group support, and individual coaching designed to help women heal while they deal with the emotional chaos of divorce and prepare to flourish in their freedom.For Lauren and Lori's gift:The Divorce Survival Toolkit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/L0aBqrUTo connect with the FAB Divorce team:Website: https://www.freedom-toflourish.com/About the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. 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Catch up to your money. It’s often ready for retirement before you are. _________________________ What helps wellbeing endure as our lives change? Matt Bloom has spent much of his career studying human flourishing. In this conversation, he brings his insights into retirement and combines it with lessons from his own transition from professor to writer, volunteer and what he calls a “wise elder.” We discuss why wellbeing is built through small daily practices, how adopting a new identity can change your behavior, why many need to become more intentional about friendship after leaving work, and how volunteering and shared-interest communities can create both connection and meaning. Matt also explains how older adults can become “guardians and shepherds” of relationships and shares Map Your Days, a simple practice that takes five minutes a night and that, in 27 years of teaching MBAs and executives, he says has never failed to teach someone something they didn’t know about their own life. Matt Bloom joins us from Colorado. ________________________ Bio Matt Bloom is the author of Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy. He is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and emeritus professor of management at the University of Notre Dame. Bloom holds advanced degrees in psychology from Cornell University (PhD) and the University of Kansas (MA), and is an award-winning teacher who earned top honors for courses he taught to undergraduates, MBA students, and corporate executives. At Notre Dame, Matt taught classes on innovation and design thinking, organizational change and leadership. As a professor in the Mendoza College of Business, Matt studied well-being for nearly three decades where he led the WorkWell research project. Initially, he and his team of ten researchers  focused on the well-being of people in the helping and healing professions: international aid workers, global health professionals, educators, clergy and ministry workers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, among others. He later broadened his focus to include both well-being at work and in life more generally.  The team also launched a first-of-its-kind mobile application to capture daily experiences from several hundred research subjects. Prior to becoming a professor, Matt was a financial advisor at Shearson Lehman Hutton, a consultant at Arthur Young, a psychiatric orderly at The Kansas Institute, and a paramedic for the Douglas County (KS) Emergency Medical Service. Some of Matt’s favorite wise well-being practices: Extended backcountry hiking (5+ days). And, yes, there are no showers or bathrooms Baking hearth bread using natural leavens, mild sourdough starters Scuba diving on coral reefs and wrecks in the Caribbean Catch-and-release fly fishing on small mountain streams Poetry reading using a process he adapted from lectio divina Reading novels. Among his favorite authors are Marilynne Robinson, Richard Ford, Richard Rosso and Abraham Verghese _________________________ For More on Matt Bloom Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy Website Ritual app: Download for iOS or Android, or start at ritual.io. _________________________ More Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Love How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile The Good Life – Marc Schulz, PhD _________________________ Wise Quotes On the Value of Small Steps “Our wellbeing rises and falls mostly as a result of little things that we do day by day…We live our values mostly in the little things that we do.” On Relationships “Quality matters more than quantity.” On Elderhood “We can really be the guardians and shepherds of family relationships.” _______________________ 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. _________________________