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A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. How can technology help farmers save labor, increase efficiency, and monitor their farms in real time? In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael is joined by Nathan Rosenberg, CEO and co-founder of FarmBlox, to explore the biggest trends shaping farm technology today. From robotics to sensors to drones, Nathan breaks down which innovations truly move the needle — and which ones are more hype than help. Nathan explains why labor-saving tools are the top priority for most farms today, how sensors can automate tasks like monitoring maple syrup sap runs, and why theft prevention is becoming a critical need in orchards and high-value crop production. He also shares practical advice for farmers interested in adopting new technology without getting overwhelmed or oversold. Whether you're curious about automation or just want smarter ways to solve farm pain points, this conversation will help you understand what's worth paying attention to — and what to ignore.   In this episode, you'll hear about: Farm Tech Trends: • Why labor is the biggest cost driving innovation [1:53] • Where robotics and remote sensing are making the biggest impact [04:10] Real-World Applications: • How sensors can automate maple syrup production and orchard monitoring [04:32] • Why theft prevention is becoming a major tech need in agriculture [07:20] Drones & Data: • What drones can (and can't) do for farmers [09:55] • Using real-time monitoring to catch issues early [10:50] Practical Advice for Farmers: • Why "start small" is the smartest approach to adopting new tech • How to identify the pain points worth solving before investing About the Guest: Nathan Rosenberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of FarmBlox, a platform that gives farmers tools to build their own automation systems — connecting sensors, equipment, and real-time data to a simple app. With a background in robotics engineering and over a decade of experience building large-scale IoT networks, Nathan brings a deep understanding of how automation, AI, and practical engineering intersect on real farms. Links:

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“Boring isn't about making life smaller — it's about finally doing what I said I wanted to do.” —MiaMy highly passionate, creative, maybe ADHD, manifesting generator — or simply feeling scattered — sisters, I hope you find one piece in here that helps you.I've chosen “boring” as my word of the year.The need for boring energy has shown up through the health challenges of the past two years — a diagnosis that led to brain surgery, a series of illnesses, and recently falling and breaking my arm and sacrum.And surprisingly, saying boring has helped me finally follow through — actually doing the things I know will create the life and goals I want.As I lean into this word, I'm learning a lot. Here are some of the biggest lessons so far:1. Avoid Shiny ObjectsHave you ever gone to post something on social media and resurfaced 90 minutes later unsure what happened — and the post isn't even a thought anymore?Me. All the time.But I'm changing that. Boring means going in with intention, doing the thing I came to do, and leaving before the distractions take over.2. Notice the Negative Behaviors That Pretend to HelpI'm really good at rushing and multitasking — but I miss things, slip and fall, and lose focus.Sometimes what feels connecting or exciting is actually avoidance. Watching a show can feel cozy, but sometimes it replaces harder conversations or needed rest.Choosing boring brings me back to what I actually said I wanted.3. Follow My Own Needs (Not Outside Expectations)If you feel like you have to post constantly or send daily emails because “that's how business works,” you might be following someone else's priorities.Same with life. Sending kids to school sick because they're supposed to go? That's another outside rule that I choose to break. Working sick. I go inward before I decide what I'm going to do.Boring asks: what rhythm actually works for me?Choose alignment over expectation.4. Do One Thing Really WellAs a highly creative, multi-passionate person, this is hard — and it comes up constantly in coaching.But constraints are powerful. When you focus on one thing at a time and do it well, it's deeply satisfying — and often moves you forward faster.5. Simplify to Reduce Decision FatigueWhen you simplify your calendar and choose to do less, you remove constant decision-making.And when decisions decrease, energy increases — especially for the uncomfortable but meaningful work.6. Simplicity Is Hard — But TransformationalWe resist simplifying, even when we know it helps.But slowing down, simplifying, and focusing allow us to actually move forward instead of spinning in possibility.You might notice overlap in these lessons — and that's the point.Simplify.Slow down.Focus.Do the things that really matter.How could that serve you this year?7. What's Your Word?And if boring is not what you are here to play with. What are the big lessons you need to learn from your word of the year?DOABLE CHANGESIf any of this resonated, here are three ways to experiment with your own version of “boring” this week:SIMPLIFY YOUR CALENDARWhat's one thing you could remove next week? Where are the bottlenecks or overwhelm points? What could you decide in advance?PICK ONE THINGInstead of trying seven or eight things — even if you're great at multitasking — what happens if you choose ONE and do it really well?DOES THIS SERVE ME?Pause and ask: does this actually support what I want? Does watching a show create connection — or avoid...

Leadership often asks us to be steady, composed, and productive, even when real emotions are moving underneath. This is an UNFILTERED compilation, in which we bring together some of the most powerful, raw and unfiltered moments from our UNFILTERED series. Across these episodes my co-host Daphna Horowitz and I very intentionally work to slow down and speak honestly about emotional truth at work. Anger. Grief. Presence. These are emotions many of us were taught to hide, especially in professional spaces. Not because they are wrong, but because they can feel inconvenient or uncomfortable. We explore anger as information that points to values, boundaries, and care. We talk about grief as something that does not end when leave ends, and why silence can feel more painful than acknowledgment. We also look at presence, because allowing emotional truth requires the willingness to stay instead of rushing past what feels hard. This is not about fixing emotions or performing leadership the right way. It is about noticing what is real, naming it with care, and choosing intention over reflex. You do not need to have all the answers. You only need the courage to stay with what is true. Key Takeaways: 02:43 – Anger as Information – Greater understanding of how anger often signals passion, values, and boundaries rather than something to suppress or feel ashamed of. 09:12 – Gender, Anger, and Perceived Competence – Clearer understanding of how cultural double standards shape whose anger is accepted, whose is questioned, and how this impacts leadership expression and self-trust. Listen to the full episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your Fire is Trying to Tell You at https://www.courageofaleader.com/captivate-podcast/unfiltered-courageous-conversations-about-anger-and-what-your-fire-is-trying-to-tell-you/ 15:36 – Naming Grief Creates Connection – Clearer understanding of why acknowledging loss supports trust and humanity, while avoidance can deepen isolation and discomfort. 22:57 – Grief Has No Timeline – Greater understanding of how grief continues long after formal support ends and why leaders must allow flexibility, language, and care beyond bereavement leave. Listen to the full episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Grief and the Loss of Loved Ones at https://www.courageofaleader.com/captivate-podcast/unfiltered-courageous-conversations-about-grief-and-the-loss-of-loved-ones/ 31:17 – Presence Versus Immediate Gratification – Greater understanding of how the pull to multitask and stay busy can undermine attention, trust, and meaningful leadership connection. 36:48 – Tech Boundaries and Chosen Presence – Greater understanding of how intentionally stepping away from devices strengthens focus, presence, and the quality of leadership attention. Listen to the full episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Focus and Presence in a Distraction-Heavy World at https://www.courageofaleader.com/captivate-podcast/unfiltered-courageous-conversations-about-focus-and-presence-in-a-distraction-heavy-world/ Resources Mentioned...

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Have you ever misunderstood something your spouse said? We've all done it at some point. Jim Daly chats with Greg and Erin about a time they worked through a misunderstanding while moving. Plus, John asks the Smalley's on how working through a miscommunication can build trust with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Kenn Kington was given a shocking diagnosis — he needed immediate open-heart surgery and only had a 60-percent chance of survival. Along the way, Kenn discovered 3 powerful gifts – people who loved and cared for him, a new intimacy with God through prayer, and godly truth that gave him hope for the future. Receive the book Every Day is a Bonus and a free audio download of the broadcast "How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

You get a firehose of genuinely useful Apple tips this week, starting with new muscle-memory moves you'll actually use: cycling app windows with Cmd + `, nodding or shaking to answer AirPods, dragging apps straight from iOS search, and building Focus-specific home screens so the right icons appear at the right time. Edge Light turns your Mac into a cleaner on‑camera rig, Display Buddy tames external monitor brightness, and custom macOS keyboard shortcuts plus Dock CPU meters give you fast, surgical control over your Mac. Then you level up your living room: master the Apple TV remote's scrub wheel, undo accidental scrubs, jump in precise increments, push video from iPhone to Apple TV, and fling audio to HomePod with a tap. Even Reminders gets a glow‑up so you can punt a pile of alerts in one shot instead of playing whack‑a‑mole. From there, you zoom out to “meta” geekery: backing up critical Notes (or moving to OneNote, Ulysses, or Obsidian), even flirting with a git repo to sync prefs and personal data like a developer. On the road, you learn how to keep CarPlay tappable with gloves, and in the cloud you explore why chatbots forget context, when to bring in tools like Claude, Perplexity's Comet, Atlas, Gemini, or Claude's Chrome extension, and how having an always‑on troubleshooting assistant changes how you work. Listener reviews cap it off by framing the show as a kind of PhD in troubleshooting, all so you can experiment, push your tech harder, and, of course, don't get caught.​ 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1129 for Monday, February 16th, 2026 February 16th: Innovation Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Copilot Money! Congrats to January's winner, Amanda Colyer! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Michael Ilin-QT-Press Cmd + ` to cycle all windows of that app 00:03:06 PilotPete-QT-Nod or Shake to answer your AirPods 00:05:49 Clif-QT-Relocate iOS apps by dragging from search results Eufy Smart Scale Withings Sleep Pad 00:07:47 Different home screens for different Focus Modes 00:11:16 QT-Use Edge Light for video calls in macOS 26.2-and-later 00:16:17 Use Display Buddy to control the brightness of your screen 00:18:09 Russell-QT-Map your own keyboard shortcuts in macOS settings Brave Browser's LEO AI 00:23:03 The value of an always-on troubleshooting assistant Eney 00:26:32 Doug-QT-Set Activity Monitor to show CPU Usage in Dock 00:30:40 Apple TV Remote Quick Tip Masterclass EyeDentify-QT-Undo Accidental Scrubs on Apple TV Using the Apple TV remote's scroll-wheel emulator to scrub in a fine-tuned way Double-tap scroll wheel edges to jump forwards or backwards Use Siri Commands, too 00:35:16 Dom Bettinelli-QT-Tap iPhone to Apple TV remote to transfer video to Apple TV 00:37:15 Tap your iPhone to your HomePod to transfer audio 00:37:45 Jeepster-QT-Procrastinate Multiple Reminders at Once Sponsors 00:41:17 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Don't Get Caught 00:43:56 Steve-DGC-1128-Duplicate important Notes as backup Microsoft OneNote Ulysses Obsidian 00:54:56 What about a git repo to sync… prefs, notes, whatever? Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:55:53 Steve Hammond-How can I control CarPlay with gloves on? Capacitive Gloves for Screens and Phones 01:00:30 DJ Mac-ChatGPT and others regularly forget what I’ve told them Try claude.ai/giggab for half-price Claude Pro 01:08:16 William-1128-How do I get my browser to surf for me? Perplexity – Comet browser ChatGPT – ChatGPT Atlas browser Gemini – Gemini in Chrome Claude – Claude in Chrome extension Reviews 01:15:08 gdubs-MGG Review-A PhD in troubleshooting 01:16:08 michaefs-MGG Review-A great podcast 01:16:57 d32bus-MGG Review-Excellent show 01:17:39 MGG 1129 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

The Department of Homeland Security has entered a partial government shutdown, after a two-week funding extension expired without a bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms. While core agencies like ICE and CBP remain operational due to existing funding streams, the lapse forces roughly 95% of TSA agents and thousands of FEMA employees to work without pay, echoing the financial strain of a previous 43-day shutdown. Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss yet another political standoff and how it ties into his bid to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. As the nation marks the federal holiday for Washington's birthday, 'The White House', a new FOX Nation series, explores the executive mansion's early years, highlighting the political power plays, personal scandals, and the high-stakes compromise that shaped the nation's capital. Historian and CEO of the American Philosophical Society, Dr. Patrick Spero, who is featured in the series, joins to discuss the complex lives of the Founding Fathers, the influential role of Dolley Madison in shaping the building's social identity, and how the "People's House" has constantly evolved to meet the needs of a growing country. Plus, commentary by Paul Batura, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conversation with Gemini You said podcast title and description for this segment: 00;00;00;00 - 00;00;07;02 Unknown Steve Cohen made it very clear there will never be a captain of the New York Mets as long as he owns the team. 00;00;07;05 - 00;00;32;13 Unknown And I said, hold that thought, because at 11:00, I want you to hear from both Lindor and Soto and maybe, maybe, maybe not. That comment from Cohen will make more sense, right? Because I listen to everything Lindor and Soto said over the weekend. And they sound very different. They are painting very, very different pictures right. So before I provide any more comment, let's hear from these guys. 00;00;32;19 - 00;00;56;08 Unknown Let's start with Francisco Lindor, who was asked a very simple question. Hey, what's up with the locker room? Francisco? There's been questions this offseason about chemistry on the on the team and in the clubhouse. Can you address that as far as guys getting along and and pulling for each other? Yeah I mean we've always proved for each other, we always wanted what's best for each other. 00;00;56;10 - 00;01;15;23 Unknown We all best friends that that's not how it works in the clubhouse. But we are friends. We're good teammates. We, care for each other. We love for each other. We love each other. And we want the best for each other, you know? And we have a lot of new faces here that, guys seemed like they're going to work hard and they're going to do whatever it takes to win. 00;01;15;24 - 00;01;33;18 Unknown You know, to me, that's what it comes down to is all about winning. And everybody pulling in the same direction. So he gives us the typical not all best friends, but we're friends. Yeah. Oh good. What's his by the way any clubhouse or locker room. Yeah. You don't have to be best friends with everybody. But just you have to be able to get along and work together. 00;01;33;18 - 00;01;53;08 Unknown And he makes clear that they did. Right. And so that there really doesn't appear to be any issues, according to Lindor about last year's locker room. Now, let's hear from one Soto first. Hey, one, what's your relationship like with Francisco Lindor? Because we heard so much about, hey, maybe those two don't get along. One how would you describe your relationship with Francisco Lindor? 00;01;53;10 - 00;02;16;06 Unknown I think it's a great relationship. We talk all the time in the game and everything. We help each other very quick answer, but to the point and like, yeah, it's all great. So so far everything is good, right? This is where things get a little murky. Soto is now asked about the locker room. Carlos, when those ads describe the clubhouse last year is maybe getting a little bit too corporate at times. 00;02;16;08 - 00;02;39;24 Unknown What was your perception of it? As in the past, we forget about it. We focus in 2026, focusing on 2026. How could you maybe prevent that from happening this time around? Have fun. Forget about all the drama and everything. Focus on the game and wins on ball games. Whoa. I mean, when you said forget about all the drama, right? 00;02;39;26 - 00;02;59;23 Unknown Isn't he confirming talking about. He's confirming that was drama. Well, he's but not necessarily will endure. No, I think I agree with you. I think that's what people wanted and immediately think about. But I think it was other drama, in fact, not even drama with him. I think it was drama that he was witnessing. Yeah, I think it has nothing to do with Lindor, honestly, because think about this. 00;02;59;23 - 00;03;17;03 Unknown Juan Soto gave you in those three answers, like pretty straightforwardness. There he is, though. Yeah, he's no beat around the bush. He's not going to fluff it up. He's going to tell you exactly what he thinks. So there were issues. I'm not going to talk about the drama that's in the past and let's just win games. Yet. When asked about Lindor, oh, it's all good. 00;03;17;05 - 00;0 ...

In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo gets extremely tactical with Dan Wentzel, laying out what he calls the Daily Storage Playbook. This is where the journey moves from clarity into consistent execution—daily actions, weekly rhythms, and non-negotiables that turn intention into momentum.   There's no magic here. No shortcuts. Just a clear, repeatable process that—when done consistently—creates opportunities, relationships, and eventually deals. This episode is designed to eliminate confusion and replace it with structure, discipline, and forward motion.     You'll Learn How To: Build daily non-negotiables that actually move your storage business forward Create momentum even when deals aren't immediately materializing Focus on controllable actions instead of outcomes you can't control Turn consistency into confidence through repeatable daily habits Engineer progress through relationships, not random deal chasing     What You'll Learn in This Episode: [2:15] Why clarity without a plan still leads to failure [3:25] Introducing the "Daily Storage Playbook" [6:58] Why deals don't appear—you earn them through reps [8:27] The danger of failing to plan and how it kills efficiency [9:06] Why progress—not results—is the real driver of happiness [10:19] Defining 3–5 daily non-negotiables for your storage business [11:21] How to measure success when outcomes are out of your control [50:57] The power of five meaningful conversations per day [52:23] What 100 meaningful conversations in 30 days can create [53:13] Why most people want the finish line—but not the work       Who This Episode Is For:   Aspiring storage investors who feel busy but not productive Listeners who struggle with consistency and follow-through Anyone unsure what to do daily to move closer to their first deal People ready to replace motivation with discipline     Why You Should Listen:   Most people don't fail because they lack knowledge—they fail because they lack structure. This episode removes ambiguity and gives you a simple, repeatable framework for showing up every day in your storage business.   If you've ever asked, "What should I actually be doing right now?"—this episode answers that question.   Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/   Have conversations with at least three storage owners, brokers, private lenders, or equity partners inside the Storage Wins Facebook Group. Join for free here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/  

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM712_MDM_Jan22_26.mp3   Directing Your Energy Starts With AwarenessOne of the most misunderstood ideas in personal growth is where your energy actually goes. Most people believe they're exhausted because they're doing too much. In reality, they're drained because they're not directing their energy intentionally. Every emotional reaction, every trigger, every old belief pulls energy from you — and most of it never moves your life forward.When you begin directing your energy consciously, something changes. You stop scattering your creative power across worry, frustration, and reaction. Instead, that same energy becomes fuel for clarity, focus, and movement.Why Directing Your Energy Feels Hard at FirstThe challenge with directing your energy isn't effort — it's awareness. Emotional triggers formed early in life still run quietly in the background, deciding where your energy flows before you even notice. Without realizing it, people replay the past while trying to build a future.Directing your energy means taking responsibility for where it goes. Not by suppressing emotion, but by choosing what deserves your life force.What Happens When You Direct Energy on PurposeWhen directing your energy becomes a practice, exhaustion fades. Focus sharpens. Decisions feel cleaner. You stop reacting and start creating. The same energy that once kept you stuck becomes the very thing that moves you forward.Nothing external has to change first — only the direction. YouTube Video mentioned in the episodeEpisode 705 – Need vs Desire: The Energy that Creates Growth Episode 383 – The Proper Use of the Will Episode 305 – Fantasy vs Reality: Understanding the Creative Process HERE’S THE TRUTH:YOUR BUSINESS ISN’T BROKEN. YOUR MINDSET IS.You’ve built something real. You’ve got clients, revenue, maybe even a team. But every morning, you wake up feeling like you’re pushing a boulder uphill — working harder for smaller wins, watching others leap ahead while you grind in place.This month, I’m opening the doors to The Elite Mind — a proven daily practice that rewires the mental patterns keeping you stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, and transforms your relationship with success from the inside out.We’ll strip away the self-sabotage, the fear of your own potential, and the unconscious limits you’ve accepted as “just how business is.” You’ll discover why strategy alone never works (and what actually does), and walk away with the mental framework that separates those who sustain success from those who chase it forever.Ready to stop working harder and start thinking differently? CLICK HERE to find out more! If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post How to Stop Wasting Your Energy and Start Directing It appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

When your three-year-old hits you, their sibling, or another child, it's easy to feel frustrated, embarrassed, or even angry. You might wonder if this challenging behavior means something is wrong with your child or your parenting.  In this episode, I help you see hitting in a completely different way. Instead of viewing it as a problem to eliminate, we'll explore what your child is trying to communicate through their actions. You'll discover how hitting is often your child's attempt to meet important needs when they don't yet have the words or skills to do it differently. This shift in perspective changes everything about how you respond. Most advice about hitting focuses on consequences, time-outs, or behavior charts. But these approaches miss what's really happening. In this episode, I walk you through real examples from parents dealing with hitting, and show you how to identify the feelings and needs driving the behavior. If you're not sure where to start with identifying your child's needs, this quick quiz can help you figure out which needs might be going unmet. You'll learn practical strategies for helping your child develop replacement behaviors for hitting that actually meet their needs. Whether your child hits when they're frustrated, overwhelmed, or seeking connection, you'll leave with tools to support them while also taking care of yourself and keeping everyone safe. Questions this episode will answer Is it normal for 3 year olds to hit? Yes, hitting is common in early childhood. Three-year-olds are still developing language skills and emotional regulation, so they often use physical actions to communicate feelings or meet needs they can't express in words yet. What is a replacement behavior for hitting? Replacement behaviors depend on what need your child is trying to meet. If they're seeking sensory input, alternatives might include squeezing play dough or pushing against a wall. If they're expressing frustration, they might learn to stomp their feet or use simple words like "I'm mad!" How do I get my 3 year old to stop hitting? Focus on understanding the feelings and needs behind the hitting rather than just stopping the behavior. Help your child identify what they're feeling, figure out what need they're trying to meet, and practice new ways to meet that need that work for everyone. Is it normal for a 3 year old to be very aggressive? Frequent hitting or other challenging behavior in early childhood often signals that your child has important unmet needs. This doesn't mean something is wrong with them. It means they need support learning new strategies to meet their needs. How do you teach children to communicate their needs? Start by helping your child recognize and name their feelings using simple...

How do we talk to our teens about friendships, dating, sex, and consent—without panicking, preaching, or pushing them away? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Bronwyn Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, mom of four, and child protection advocate. With over 20 years of frontline experience, she shares what she's seen, what works, and how parents can build “conversational scaffolding” early—so hard conversations feel natural later. We talk about: Why healthy romantic relationships are built on early childhood friendships How to help teens recognize red flags in dating relationships The emotional and physical risks of teen dating violence Why welcoming your teen's boyfriend or girlfriend may be smarter than banning them How to talk about consent in clear, practical ways Why honest conversations about sex don't encourage early sexual activity (and what research from the Netherlands shows) How alcohol, vulnerability, and online spaces increase risk And most importantly—how to stay calm and connected when your teen is emotionally flooded Dr. Carroll reminds us that no topic should be off-limits—and that starting the conversation today can make all the difference.

In today's episode I'm exploring ambition, and why we've thought about it as a purely professional trait for so long. I'm also sharing some of the things ambitious about that have nothing to do with work!   New coaching programme: Join the waitlist   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com   

Jonathan Mast (the White Beard AI Guy) breaks down how video professionals can use AI to handle the administrative grunt work that's eating up their time—without sacrificing quality or creativity. He shares his proven strategies for creating consistent content, automating client onboarding, and using AI as a creative partner instead of a replacement. If you've been overwhelmed by AI or skeptical about how it fits into your business, this conversation will change your perspective. Key Takeaways Start with operations, not creativity – Use AI to handle scheduling, client communications, and admin tasks before trying to use it for creative work. These "boring" tasks are where you'll see immediate time savings. The Q&A content strategy – Record simple videos answering common client questions. You already know the answers, so there's no need for scripts or elaborate setups. Batch record them in an hour and you've got weeks of content. AI as your creative partner – Think of AI tools as amplifiers of your creativity, not replacements. Let them handle the tedious parts of editing, graphics, and client onboarding so you can focus on what you do best. Don't chase every new tool – Check in every 60-90 days on what's new in AI for video, but don't jump on every shiny object. Focus on tools that integrate with what you're already using. About Jonathan Mast Jonathan Mast stands at the forefront of AI prompting mastery, empowering businesses and entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence for measurable growth. Since 1995, he has blended marketing expertise with cutting-edge technology, and over the past few years has emerged as a leading authority on practical AI implementation. With an engaged audience of nearly 600,000 AI enthusiasts and entrepreneurs (450,000+ in his active Facebook group and 100,000+ email subscribers), Jonathan is a trusted voice making complex AI concepts approachable and immediately applicable. His Perfect Prompting Framework teaches businesses how to effectively communicate with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to achieve exceptional results. As the founder of White Beard Strategies, Jonathan focuses on helping businesses and their teams leverage AI to save time, increase profits, and deliver more value to their audiences. His philosophy emphasizes AI as a tool that amplifies skill and experience rather than replacing human creativity and judgment. Jonathan's dynamic speaking style breaks down complex AI concepts into actionable steps that audiences can implement immediately. His international speaking engagements across North America, Asia, and Australia are packed with practical takeaways, and his 100+ podcast appearances demonstrate his ability to connect with and educate diverse audiences. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [04:37] Meet Jonathan Mast [05:42] AI Marketing [17:27] AI Note Taking [21:53] Wispr Flow [26:29] Answering Questions Through AI [29:33] Why Posting Matters [30:57] Video Made Easy [44:22] Saving Time In Your Business [49:21] Connect with Jonathan [51:17] Outro   Quotes "AI gives you time. It gives you space. It gives you margin and that margin lets you be the creative that you truly want to be." – Jonathan Mast "We're literally in that stage of technology right now where if you're in a business and you're not using AI, I really believe you're going to find yourself in a very bad spot within 18 months." – Jonathan Mast "If you were going to start using AI, start with your operations, start with the things you just wish somebody else would do." – Jonathan Mast "You could literally take one wasted hour a week and turn it into answering some simple questions that you already know the answers to." – Jonathan Mast "Let AI amplify your creativity. You guys have such amazing creativity but sometimes we get so bogged down in the day-to-day running our business that we can't be the creative we want." – Jonathan Mast Guest Links Connect with Jonathan Mast - https://jonathanmast.com/linktree Search "White Beard AI" to find Jonathan's content across platforms Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1965: Steve Chou shares unconventional yet powerful advice for launching an online business with minimal stress and maximum impact, especially for those who identify as "lazy." By embracing simplicity, ignoring premature worries, and asking basic questions, he shows how momentum, not perfection, is the real driver of success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/the-lazy-mans-guide-to-starting-a-successful-online-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Dude, you are such an engineer. Why are you worrying about something before it's even happened? Focus on getting customers first and then adjust appropriately if you are overwhelmed." "Try as hard as you can to force yourself to stop complaining and don't make excuses." "No one likes a complainer and people will be less likely to help you if you do."

Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge a belief that quietly sabotages high performers. You can push harder, grind longer, and sacrifice sleep for a while, but eventually your body collects the debt. Drawing from their own experiences with fatigue, recovery, and years of coaching clients, they break down why longevity habits influence focus, productivity, and long-term success far more than motivation alone. Most people chase results without realizing the foundation underneath them is unstable. This episode connects sleep, health, and discipline to the outcomes people want most but rarely trace back to their daily choices. If you want more energy, clearer thinking, and sustainable growth, this conversation will recalibrate your priorities. Do not wait for burnout to teach you what discipline can teach you now._______________________Learn more about:Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionTrack the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are continuing from our previous episode about 1 John 1:9. What is forgiveness? What does forgiveness bring? What is the result or reason for our need of ongoing forgiveness? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

In this conversation, Landry Bobo discusses the mental aspects of cycling, emphasizing the importance of mindset in achieving peak performance. He shares five mental strategies to help cyclists push through tough workouts and races, including changing the interpretation of pain, visualization techniques, attentional focus, the use of music, and the importance of giving your best effort. These strategies aim to enhance motivation, build confidence, and ultimately improve performance in cycling.

Experience two hours of gentle rain washing over empty city streets. The soft sound of rainfall on pavement and distant urban surfaces creates a calming and steady atmosphere. This city rain soundscape is perfect for sleep, studying, reading, or deep focus. Let the rhythm of rain in the city fade distractions, ease stress, and support calm concentration. Ideal for listeners who enjoy urban rain sounds, nighttime ambience, and peaceful background audio for rest and relaxation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

What if the reason your business feels stalled isn't because you lack clarity, calling, or capacity —But because the gifts God has entrusted to you as a CEO are still sitting in storage?Today we're talking about potential energy versus kinetic energy, why Jesus called one servant faithful and another wicked and lazy, and how your work becomes WORKship when you stop managing your business out of fear and start stewarding it in faith.If you're a Christian business owner who wants to be faithful and fruitful with your time and results, this episode is for you.Steward your God-given gifts with intention inside CEO Focus redeemhertime.com/focusYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaP.S. Come join the conversation inside the REDEEM Her Time Community redeemhertime.com/communityP.P.S. Wanna supernaturally scale your results? Binge the Scaling Secrets of the Top 1% to discover the secret to productivity is not in your to-do list and how one simple shift can double your results. Walk away with more margin, less to-do's and exponential growth! (I'll share the secret to 10,000% productivity increase…no that's not a typo!) https://redeemhertime.com/hoursP.P.P.S. Better yet, come join me inside CEO Focus to scale up your results (aka reach + revenue) in just 12 weeks! Let's get you more leads, sign more clients, create more cashflow...and SCALE this business God put on your heart! https://redeemhertime.com/focusP.S. Come join the conversation inside the REDEEM Her Time Community redeemhertime.com/communityP.P.S. Wanna supernaturally scale your results? Binge the Scaling Secrets of the Top 1% to discover the secret to productivity is not in your to-do list and how one simple shift can double your results. Walk away with more margin, less to-do's and exponential growth! (I'll share the secret to 10,000% productivity increase…no that's not a typo!) https://redeemhertime.com/hoursP.P.P.S. Better yet, come join me inside CEO Focus to scale up your results (aka reach + revenue) in just 12 weeks! Let's get you more leads, sign more clients, create more cashflow...and SCALE this business God put on your heart! https://redeemhertime.com/focus

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitabilityTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Eric Joern for a deep dive into the realities of small business financial management in the auto repair industry. Eric stresses the importance of starting with a plan and leveraging professional guidance, rather than relying on risky trial-and-error approaches. The discussion highlights why using proper shop management systems and separating business finances is critical for long-term success.00:00 "Valuable Business Advice and Insights"10:15 Sales Tax Responsibilities Explained15:34 Simple Budgeting for Profit17:02 "Essential Shop Management Systems"21:40 Shop Parts Tracking Essentials29:56 "Seeking Proactive Tax Guidance"35:04 "Importance of a Knowledgeable Accountant"38:10 "Proactive Tax Planning Conversations"43:34 "Inventory's Tax Impact Explained"49:10 "Smart Tax Strategies Explained"55:24 Focus on Strengths, Delegate Tasks01:02:42 Excited for Business Improvement

Welcome to a reflective journey on the Call to Act podcast, hosted by Donovan Jones. As we celebrate four incredible years of sharing faith, stories, and the pursuit of truth, Donovan opens up about his personal experiences, challenges, and the powerful impact of scripture in his life. Join us as we explore the essence of knowing Jesus and the transformative power of faith.Main Content: 1. The Journey Begins: Donovan recalls the inception of the Call to Act podcast, sharing how he felt called to step out of his comfort zone to glorify God and encourage others. He emphasizes the importance of his mission: to uplift, build faith, and point people towards Jesus. This commitment has been unwavering as he continues to share inspiring stories and teachings.2. A New Passion for Scripture: Recently, Donovan has developed a deeper love for scripture and aims to ignite the same passion in others. He teaches youth at his church on Wednesday nights, striving to instill a boldness in their faith that sets them apart from their peers. His goal is to create an environment where young people are eager to learn and grow in their relationship with Christ.3. Life's Peaks and Valleys: Reflecting on his journey, Donovan draws parallels to the life of King David, who faced numerous highs and lows but always found assurance in God's presence. He shares insights from Psalms, illustrating how David's experiences resonate with his own struggles and triumphs. This connection serves as a reminder that God's hand guides us through every season of life.4. Embracing Change in 2026: As Donovan enters a new year, he discusses the significant changes in his life, including a new job with more balanced hours and the transition of his children from homeschooling to traditional school. He expresses gratitude for these opportunities, highlighting how they have allowed him to share his faith with others in new ways. Donovan's interaction with his new colleague, Caleb, who has begun exploring the Bible, exemplifies the impact of living out one's faith in everyday life.5. Overcoming Doubts and Focusing on God: In a candid moment, Donovan reflects on a period of doubt and discouragement he faced at the end of 2025. He shares how external pressures and comparisons led him to lose focus on his true calling. However, a transformative quote from Oswald Chambers reminded him to concentrate on God rather than external validation. This shift in perspective reignited his passion for the podcast and his mission.Conclusion: As we celebrate four years of the Call to Act podcast, Donovan emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's calling and the significance of scripture in fostering a deeper relationship with God. This journey is not just about numbers or recognition but about genuine connections and faithfulness to God's purpose. Key Takeaways: - Embrace your calling and step out of your comfort zone to inspire others. - Cultivate a genuine love for scripture and share it with those around you. - Recognize that life's journey includes both highs and lows, but God's presence remains constant. - Focus on God rather than external pressures to find true fulfillment in your mission. - Celebrate the small victories and remain open to new opportunities for growth.

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear white noise. Improve your health and happiness.The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep.About ASMR Sleep Recordings:The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound.About our sounds:Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car.White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours!Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity.Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep.DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day.ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to study, to soothe a baby with cramps, to fall asleep, or to just enjoy a quiet moment. You don't need to buy a white noise machine if you can listen to these sounds for free.

In this episode, CJ talks with Paul Stansik of ParkerGale Capital about what separates Simplifiers from Complicators. They unpack why most board meetings miss the point, how to answer the actual question, and why naming the real problem builds trust.—SPONSORS:Abacum is a modern FP&A platform built by former CFOs to replace slow, consultant-heavy planning tools. With self-service integrations and AI-powered workflows for forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling, Abacum helps finance teams scale without becoming software admins. Trusted by teams at Strava, Replit, and JG Wentworth—learn more at https://www.abacum.aiBrex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metricsMetronome is real-time billing built for modern software companies. Metronome turns raw usage events into accurate invoices, gives customers bills they actually understand, and keeps finance, product, and engineering perfectly in sync. That's why category-defining companies like OpenAI and Anthropic trust Metronome to power usage-based pricing and enterprise contracts at scale. Focus on your product — not your billing. Learn more and get started at https://www.metronome.comRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform built for modern pricing models like usage-based pricing, bundles, and mid-cycle upgrades. RightRev lets companies scale monetization without slowing down close or compliance. For RevRec that keeps growth moving, visit https://www.rightrev.comRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to close faster without fighting legacy systems. Designed to support complex revenue recognition, multi-entity operations, and real-time reporting, Rillet helps teams achieve a true zero-day close—with some customers closing in hours, not days. If you're scaling on an ERP that wasn't built in the 90s, book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjTabs is an AI-native revenue platform that unifies billing, collections, and revenue recognition for companies running usage-based or complex contracts. By bringing together ERP, CRM, and real product usage data into a single system of record, Tabs eliminates manual reconciliations and speeds up close and cash collection. Companies like Cortex, Statsig, and Cursor trust Tabs to scale revenue efficiently. Learn more at https://www.tabs.com/run—LINKS: Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstansik/ParkerGale Capital: https://www.parkergale.com/https://hellooperator.substack.com/CJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Fixing Broken Windows in Investing3:08 What an Operating Partner Actually Does5:35 Managing Nine Portfolio Companies6:07 Where PE Investors Spend Their Time9:02 Do Investors Think About You All Day?10:16 The Operator “Bermuda Triangle”12:35 Sponsors — Abacum | Brex | Metronome15:52 The CFO “Triangle of Doom”17:47 How to Become an Investor Favorite18:42 Templates Build Trust in Board Communication20:54 Using Trusted Data22:10 The Board Payback Record Scratch23:18 Building Your “Data Diet” With the Board25:19 Sponsors — RightRev | Rillet | Tabs28:47 Signs a Team Isn't in Command31:30 Board Meetings Aren't a Performance34:16 “20 Board Meetings—Don't Waste Them”35:15 Ask Permission to Reallocate the Agenda37:54 When to Send Board Materials40:28 Simplifiers vs. Complicators41:58 The Simplifier Finds the One Question That Matters42:16 Three Traits of a Simplifier: Answer, Find, Do43:15 Why Complicated Operators Take You on a Ride44:26 Selling vs. Substance46:23 “Get There, Bob”47:25 Why We Hedge49:36 You Can't Fix a Secret52:50 Credits

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob sits down with Russell Smelley—NAIA Hall of Fame coach, longtime Westmont College faculty member and coach, and one of the most thoughtful voices in collegiate coaching—to explore what it really means to coach people, not just train athletes.Russell shares stories from nearly five decades in coaching, including his journey from proving himself through wins to measuring success by trust, character, and long-term impact. This conversation cuts straight to the heart of the profession: identity, psychological safety, competition, and the quiet work of shaping people who thrive well beyond sport.This is a grounded, honest discussion for coaches who want to win and lead with integrity.Key Themes & TakeawaysTraining vs. Coaching: Why developing people must take precedence over chasing results—and how the best coaches do both.Psychological Safety (Done Right): Safety doesn't mean low standards. It means accountability without fear.Evaluate, Don't Critique: How post-competition language shapes trust, learning, and long-term growth.Competing in the Context of Relationship: Why opponents aren't enemies—and how respect fuels healthier competition.Focus vs. Obsession: Where intensity helps and where it becomes destructive for athletes and coaches alike.Winning Isn't Enough: Russell reflects on when he realized success had to be defined by more than outcomes.Mentorship & Patience: Why some lessons take years to land—and why that's okay.Advice to Young Coaches: “Say no more often. Be clear. Get a mentor. Don't vacillate.”Memorable Quotes“The coaching part says my ego takes second place to wins and losses.”“Evaluate, don't critique.”“Psychological safety isn't avoiding hard things—it's opening the door to more responsibility.”“Your opponent is not your enemy. They're there to help you get better.”About the GuestRussell Smelley is a longtime cross country and track & field coach at Westmont College, a multiple-time conference Coach of the Year, and an NAIA Hall of Fame inductee. As both coach and faculty member, Russell brings a rare blend of competitive excellence, faith-centered leadership, and deep care for athlete development.Russell is currently developing workshops on transformational leadership for coaches, educators, and parents—focused on moving from transactional outcomes to lasting impact.Contact Russell: smelley@westmont.eduListen & SubscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coaching-an-impactful-coaching-project-podcast/id1711128150Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coaching-an-impactful-coaching-project-podcast/id1711128150Beyond Coaching is produced by the Impactful Coaching Project, in partnership with Friends University. ICP exists to develop coaches who lead the whole person and to advance best practices for coaching the 21st-century athlete.Learn more at impactfulcoachingproject.com.

Today's guest is Laurie Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer – IS&T at MultiCare Health System. Founded in 1882, MultiCare is a locally governed, nonprofit health system serving communities across the Pacific Northwest. Today, it operates 13 hospitals and more than 300 primary, urgent, paediatric and specialty care locations in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. With over 20,000 team members, MultiCare remains dedicated to improving health, expanding access to care and supporting the wellbeing of the communities it serves.Laurie is an accomplished executive leader with more than 20 years of experience driving strategy and delivering results. She is known for turning vision into action through collaboration and strong partnerships, and for successfully advancing complex initiatives within matrixed organizations. Recognized as a decisive executor, Laurie effectively aligns executive teams and C-suite stakeholders across functions - including Finance, Legal, HR, IT and Clinical - to achieve critical organizational objectives.In the episode, Laurie talks about:0:00 An insight into her 25+ year career working in Healthcare and IT2:35 MultiCare's offerings with 13 hospitals, 300+ clinics and full healthcare services3:23 Her role in IT culture, processes and optimizing the ServiceNow platform4:57 Building a robust knowledge base to optimize ServiceNow6:48 Focus on automation, ROI, and scalable IT support systems9:06 How they successfully integrated Overlake Hospital's service desk into ServiceNow11:14 Excitement to expand ServiceNow, automate processes and scale efficiently13:24 How strong governance and structured roadmap ensure successful ServiceNow outcomesTo find out more about all the great work happening at MultiCare Health System, check out the website www.multicare.org

Many wives believe they’re helping their husband by pointing out his flaws when, really, they’re pushing him away. Jim Daly says, “To draw your husband closer and to influence him to change, cheer him on.” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

What if the chaos you're feeling isn't a sign you're failing — but a call to come home to yourself?In this deeply moving episode, Leonie Dawson invites you into Day 1 of her transformational 2026 Dream Quest. This isn't your typical goal-setting workshop. This is soul work for creative, neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are ready to reclaim their joy, power, and dreams in a world that feels overwhelming.Leonie shares the profound "terrarium analogy" — a framework for understanding how to create the perfect conditions for your dreams to flourish. She walks you through what truly needs to be in your energetic container for the year ahead, and what needs to be lovingly released.You'll discover how to protect your inner world while navigating external chaos, why your nervous system is the most important business tool you have, and how to soften into loveliness even when everything feels hard.Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, Leonie weaves together stories of her three wise elders, the strength of your ancestors, and practical spiritual tools to help you craft 2026 as your most powerful year yet.This episode is medicine for overwhelmed hearts and overstimulated nervous systems. It's permission to slow down, to tend to yourself first, and to build your life and business from a place of deep knowing rather than constant doing.Ready to dive deeper? Join Leonie's Academy for the full 3-day Dream Quest experience and ongoing support for creative entrepreneurs.What we cover:Your terrarium matters more than your to-do list — The conditions you create around your dreams determine whether they flourish or wither. What's in your energetic environment?You come from an unbroken line of survivors — Your ancestors survived famines, wars, ice ages, and climate change. Their strength, innovation, and courage live in your bones.Nobody can steal your joy — External chaos doesn't get to determine your internal state. You have sovereignty over your one precious life.Nervous system first, strategy second — When your nervous system is dysregulated, no amount of planning will help. Tend to your inner world first.Soften into loveliness, not hardness — The most resilient people don't become jaded by hardship — they become more receptive to beauty, gratitude, and love.This is soul work, not surface work — Real transformation happens when you weave intuition and spirituality back into your practical plans.Permission to release what's not yours — You don't have to carry the weight of the world. Focus on what's actually in your terrarium.Beauty and awe are revolutionary acts — Like Aunt Lucy seeing the mountains for the 90th year with fresh wonder, staying open to beauty is a form of resistance.Your one precious life is non-negotiable — No external circumstance gets to diminish your life force or derail your dreams from their rightful place.Coming home to yourself is the work — In a world pulling you in a thousand directions, centering in your deepest knowing is the most radical thing you can do.Who this episode is forThis episode is for creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, spiritual seekers, and heart-centered humans who are tired of surface-level success strategies and ready for deep, transformational soul work that actually honours how you're wired.ResourcesLeonie's Academy — Join for the complete 3-day Dream Quest experience and ongoing creative entrepreneur support2026 My Brilliant Year Goals Workbooks#WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #SoulWork #DreamQuest #IntuitiveBusinessStrategy #FeminineLeadership #SpiritualEntrepreneur #PersonalDevelopment #CreativeWomen

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The Department of Homeland Security has entered a partial government shutdown, after a two-week funding extension expired without a bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms. While core agencies like ICE and CBP remain operational due to existing funding streams, the lapse forces roughly 95% of TSA agents and thousands of FEMA employees to work without pay, echoing the financial strain of a previous 43-day shutdown. Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss yet another political standoff and how it ties into his bid to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. As the nation marks the federal holiday for Washington's birthday, 'The White House', a new FOX Nation series, explores the executive mansion's early years, highlighting the political power plays, personal scandals, and the high-stakes compromise that shaped the nation's capital. Historian and CEO of the American Philosophical Society, Dr. Patrick Spero, who is featured in the series, joins to discuss the complex lives of the Founding Fathers, the influential role of Dolley Madison in shaping the building's social identity, and how the "People's House" has constantly evolved to meet the needs of a growing country. Plus, commentary by Paul Batura, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security has entered a partial government shutdown, after a two-week funding extension expired without a bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms. While core agencies like ICE and CBP remain operational due to existing funding streams, the lapse forces roughly 95% of TSA agents and thousands of FEMA employees to work without pay, echoing the financial strain of a previous 43-day shutdown. Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss yet another political standoff and how it ties into his bid to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. As the nation marks the federal holiday for Washington's birthday, 'The White House', a new FOX Nation series, explores the executive mansion's early years, highlighting the political power plays, personal scandals, and the high-stakes compromise that shaped the nation's capital. Historian and CEO of the American Philosophical Society, Dr. Patrick Spero, who is featured in the series, joins to discuss the complex lives of the Founding Fathers, the influential role of Dolley Madison in shaping the building's social identity, and how the "People's House" has constantly evolved to meet the needs of a growing country. Plus, commentary by Paul Batura, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#4 Sym Mercer checks in this month… live from a 47-degree audit site, in high-vis, somewhere in outback Queensland

15/02/2026 – Evening Service Rev Robert Walker Matthew 7:7-12 The post Prayer's Focus and Fruit appeared first on Hope Church Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill.

Shakta Khalsa is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, educator, and author known for her work bringing yoga and mindfulness practices to children. In Children and Yoga, Khalsa presents playful, age-appropriate techniques that use movement, breathing, storytelling, and relaxation to help young people develop focus, emotional balance, body awareness, and self-confidence. Her approach blends traditional yoga principles with child development insights, offering parents and educators practical tools to support physical health, calmness, creativity, and positive social skills in a fun and engaging way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sessions.In this episode, you will hear hard rain and thunder.What sounds would you like to hear next time? Leave a comment in the review

We tell ourselves it’s about safety.But what if tracking our kids is quietly costing them confidence, independence… and trust? With apps like Life360 becoming the norm, many parents are asking: Are we protecting our children — or projecting our anxiety onto them? In this episode, we unpack what constant monitoring does to developing autonomy, whether location-sharing normalises surveillance, and how to balance safety with healthy independence. If you’ve ever checked the app “just in case,” this conversation might change how you see it. KEY POINTS Why over-monitoring may increase anxiety — for parents and kids The developmental cost of constant surveillance How tracking impacts trust, autonomy, and competence When location sharing can work — and when it crosses a line The difference between safety conversations and safety control QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “When parents outsource their anxiety management to technology, children pay the developmental price.” RESOURCES Lenore Skenazy – Free-Range Kids Let Grow movement Claire Rowe (psychologist & parenting writer) Should We Be Tracking Our Kids? [Article] ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Ask yourself: Is this about safety — or my anxiety? Replace monitoring with problem-solving conversations. Gradually expand your child’s freedom in age-appropriate ways. If using location sharing, make it mutual and transparent. Focus on teaching capability, not controlling outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't miss this special 3-year anniversary of 'Catching Up to FI' as Bill marks the moment by doing something he's been helping everyone else do for years: officially 'coming out' as financially independent (FI)! It is hard to believe that the show has been around for 3 years, 196 episodes, 20k Facebook Community members, 1.4M audio downloads and 300k views on YouTube. Is this real?   Today we celebrate Bill's journey from Episode #1: 'A Boat Named Yolo', to officially reaching FI, but feels more like the 'The Fog of FI'. During this interview, Jackie gets Bill to open up and vulnerably share details of his wake-up call at 50: burned out, sued, house-poor after a disastrous renovation and de-risking at the bottom of the Great Recession, and still living paycheck to paycheck despite a 'rich doctor' income. He walks through discovering FI via blogs and books, taking a full year to reclaim his money from private bankers and whole life policies (he's naming names!). Bill's real superpower was boosting his savings rate up to ~40% in his early 50s using Mr. Money Mustache's 'shockingly simple math' to accept a 10 to 15-year timeline.   Fast-forward to 60 and a retirement-readiness check with a flat-fee, advice-only planner: after three years of expense tracking in Monarch Money, a comprehensive plan, and stress-testing with risk-parity portfolios, Bill gets the verdict every late starter dreams of, 'you could retire tomorrow'— and feels weirdly flat. We also dig into the emotional side: the identity crisis of possibly leaving medicine, using newfound leverage to negotiate work on his own terms, the choice to glide out over several years instead of cliff-retiring, and the shift from building wealth to giving with warm hands, mentoring younger docs, and helping his adult sons lay foundations he never had.   We close with Bill's hard-earned advice:  ➡️ Reverse-engineer your life from your tombstone ➡️ Focus on health span as fiercely as net worth ➡️ Stop over-identifying with your job or your number ➡️ Remember that for late starters, the real win is feeling less alone while you build a life you won't regret.   ====================   DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS:   MONARCH MONEY The modern way to manage money! Monarch will change the way you organize your financial life. Track, budget, plan, and do more with your money – together. Get 50% off the first year using this link and entering code: CATCHINGUP50   For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners    SUPPORT  THE  SHOW

The Secret to Post-Click Psychology: Turn Eyeballs Into Loyal Buyers Smartpandalabs.com About the Guest(s): Shamir Duverseau is the Managing Director at Smart Panda Labs, a technical marketing agency. With over 15 years in marketing and leadership roles, Shamir has worked with major brands like Southwest Airlines, The Walt Disney Company, and NBC Universal. Previously the Senior Director in digital strategy and services for Marriott International’s Vacation Club Division, Shamir co-founded Smart Panda Labs to harness his expertise in both marketing and technical spheres, aiming to improve the post-click experience for consumers. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes digital marketing expert Shamir Duverseau to discuss the intricacies of technical marketing and the importance of the post-click experience. As the managing director of Smart Panda Labs, Shamir delves into how his company helps B2C enterprises optimize user experience on websites to convert traffic into loyal customers. The conversation spans topics from post-click psychology to technological marketing adaptations, highlighting the necessity of understanding customer behavior and simplifying complex shopping experiences online. The duo explore the vast potential that lies in improving the ‘post-click experience’, underscoring how businesses can unlock conversion opportunities by making their digital customer interactions seamless and intuitive. In discussing the common pitfalls in digital marketing strategies and MarTech stacks, Shamir explains how Smart Panda Labs assesses and addresses gaps in client operations to create robust sales experiences and strategy roadmaps. With insights into optimizing advertising spend and improving ROI through savvy digital experiences, Shamir shares practical advice while drawing from his vast experience in working with significant industry players. Key Takeaways: Post-Click Psychology: Engaging customers effectively after they click on an ad is crucial to converting them into buyers, primarily by minimizing friction and simplifying interactions. Importance of Seamless User Experience: Simplifying the complexities of online shopping can lead to better conversions and repeated business. Leveraging MarTech Stacks: Many companies underutilize their marketing technologies, running at just 20% of their capacity, leaving room for significant improvements. Tailored Strategy Roadmaps: Building a customized roadmap helps companies maximize their digital potential by outlining clear paths and methodologies for enhanced customer experience. Focus on Customer Satisfaction: Excellent customer service and experience can significantly impact repeat business, as seen with brands employing thoughtful, personalized touchpoints. Notable Quotes: “The internet brings an interesting mix of the creativity of marketing, the technical aspects of IT, and the product aspects of what you’re selling.” “If something has to be complicated, let’s not make the things that don’t have to be complicated, complicated.” “On the corporate side, I found that marketing people tend to be very creative, which is great. But they also tend to shy away from anything that’s technical.” “If you’ve got, if you spent the money to get someone to the site, it only makes sense to spend money where people are spending the majority of their time.” “When those two things collided. So was born Smart Panda Labs.”

Summary: this episode of On the Brink, Andi Simon speaks with Alastair Frost about what it truly means to be future ready in a fast-changing world. Together, they explore how curiosity—asking "why" and "what if" like a child—opens the door to new possibilities, and how reclaiming our natural creativity helps individuals and organizations move beyond comfort and complacency. Rather than trying to predict the future, Frost encourages leaders to focus on what is inevitable and to build the mindset and habits that keep them adaptable, relevant, and ready for whatever comes next.   On On the Brink with Andi Simon, we often explore one central question: how do you keep from getting stuck or stalled in a world that refuses to stand still? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Allister Frost, a former Microsoft executive turned global keynote speaker and author of Ready Already. Alastair brings a refreshing and deeply practical perspective on what it means to be "future ready" in a time when change feels constant, overwhelming, and unpredictable. As an anthropologist, I often remind audiences that humans have always been innovators. When our ancestors harnessed fire, they transformed not only how they ate but how their brains evolved. We are, by nature, adaptive and creative. Yet today, many leaders and organizations behave as if stability is the goal and change is the threat. Allister challenges that thinking. Change Is Not the Enemy—Complacency Is One of the most powerful ideas in our conversation is this: we are not resistant to change because we dislike it. In fact, as a species, we thrive on it. The problem is not change itself—it's comfort. Allister contrasts two corporate mindsets from his career. In one company, the mantra was, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." At Microsoft, the philosophy was closer to: "If it works today, it's already becoming obsolete." That shift—from preservation to proactive reinvention—is at the heart of a future-ready mindset. But here's the nuance: Alastair doesn't ask leaders to predict the future. Instead, he invites them to prepare for what is inevitable. The Power of "Inevitable" Rather than speculating about what the world might look like in 20 years, Alastair suggests focusing on what is almost certain to happen in the near term. Budgets will shift. Technologies will evolve. Customers will change their expectations. Systems that feel new today will eventually become outdated. Leadership will turn over. Markets will fluctuate. If these shifts are inevitable, then the question becomes: are you ready already? This approach feels practical and empowering. It pulls futurism out of the abstract and places it squarely in your hands. The Frost Framework: A Practical Process for Growth Allister has developed what many call the "Frost Framework," a simple but powerful growth cycle that individuals and organizations can use to stay adaptable. At its core, the process begins with identifying what is inevitable and choosing one area to explore. But the real magic happens in what he calls three human "superpowers"—abilities that artificial intelligence cannot replicate at the same depth: Open: Approach your work with childlike curiosity. Ask "Why?" as if you are five years old. Why do we hold this meeting? Why do we serve customers this way? Why does this process exist at all? Curiosity cracks open possibility. Surprise: Give yourself permission to imagine bold, even ridiculous ideas. Most innovations begin as ideas that seem impractical. Let your thinking go big before reality trims it down. Tell: Courageously share your ideas in a way that invites collaboration. Replace "No, that won't work" with "Yes, and…" That simple shift can transform defensive conversations into generative ones. What I particularly appreciate is that this process is personal. It's not about waiting for the CEO to hand down the strategy. It's about each individual reconnecting with their own purpose and creativity. Humility: The Leader's First Step For senior leaders, Allister emphasizes humility. The higher you rise, the easier it is to believe you must have all the answers. In reality, the opposite is true. The future is too complex for any one person to control. A future-ready leader shifts from being a "know-it-all" to being a "learn-it-all." That humility not only relieves pressure—it unlocks collective intelligence across the organization. As I often say, humans are copycats. If leaders model curiosity, openness, and experimentation, others will follow. Reclaiming Your Creative Mind One of the most striking moments in our conversation was when Alastair described how people physically shrink when he mentions creativity. "I'm not creative," they say. But if you can daydream, you are creative. Creativity isn't confined to a whiteboard in a dark conference room. It happens on morning walks, in the quiet moments between sleep and waking, in conversations where someone asks "What if?" In fact, one of my favorite stories from our discussion involved a sales leader who realized that every time a client asked "What if?" he had ignored it. Yet that's where the opportunity lived. He returned home and built an entirely new "What If" sales process. That's the shift—from defending the status quo to exploring possibility. Ready Already In a time when so many feel overwhelmed by uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that you do not need to predict the future. You need to prepare your mindset. Be curious. Focus on what is inevitable. Use your uniquely human superpowers. Lead with humility. Ask "What if?" The times are changing. But they always have. The question is not whether change will come. The question is: are you ready already? For more information about Allister Frost: Allister's profile linkedin.com/in/allisterspeaks Website allisterspeaks.com (Personal) Connect with me: Website: www.simonassociates.net Email: info@simonassociates.net Learn more about our books here: Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Watch for our new book, Rethink Retirement: It's Not The End--It's the Beginning of What's Next. Due out Spring 2026. Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. 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“One lifetime is nowhere near enough time to get to know another human being,” says Robert Paul, the Vice President of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute. When it comes to marriage, what keeps the passion and romance burning hotter than ever is a lifelong inquisitive and curious pursuit of your spouse. Ignore what secular culture and even misguided churches may be telling you about the “fairytale” of marriage. Your spouse is your life journey partner, in good times and in bad. Support and encourage each other. Avoid giving unsolicited or unkind advice. Don't be bossy, but be a cheerleader. Keep Jesus at the center of your marriage, and if you need help, don't hesitate to reach for it. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of courage, says Robert.  TAKEAWAYS Nothing is more foundational to a marriage than having the relationship centered on Christ Choosing a spouse is not about stepping into a fairytale - it's about journeying through the trials of life together Happiness can't be the measurement of whether your marriage is going well, because it can change daily, depending on your emotions Connect with the Lord in every difficult situation together as a couple and ask for His guidance and direction  

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:Focus on studying smarter, not longer, for better results in anesthesia school.Learn eight proven study techniques that actually improve retention.Apply each strategy with real-life examples tailored to SRNAs.Organize and condense notes for more efficient learning.

Day 7 of Heart Renewal: Letting Love In Again is a weekly review and integration episode with the arc of Embody—turning this week's practices into a lived, repeatable rhythm. You'll reflect on what shifted in your body and heart, revisit the key techniques (affirmation, Let Go Breath, Apana Mudra, and Heart Chakra nurturing), and choose one simple carry-forward ritual to support you moving forward. This episode helps reinforce self-trust, reduce emotional reactivity, and make "letting love in again" something you practice in real life—gently, consistently, and with wisdom. Focus: weekly reflection + integration Best for: building consistency, strengthening self-trust, and staying open without overexposure Takeaway: Embodiment is a practiced return—your heart learns safety through repetition. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to Heart Renewal: Letting Love In Again—a 7-day meditation series designed to help you gently reopen your heart with both tenderness and wisdom. Whether you're seeking a relationship or you're in one and love feels distant, this week will guide you to release what you've been carrying, calm your nervous system, rebuild emotional safety, and create the inner conditions where love can return—without forcing it. Each day follows a simple arc—Release, Safety, Desire, Boundaries, Receiving, Repair, and Choose Again—with breathwork, visualization, and reflective prompts to help you soften protective patterns, trust yourself again, and feel more open to giving and receiving love in real life. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Heart Renewal Meditations: Letting Love In Again,"  episodes 3458-3464. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - LOVE IN PRACTICE QUEST: Each day, do one small "letting love in" action— release something heavy, soften your body, express an honest desire, set a gentle boundary, receive without deflecting, make a repair, or choose again. Track it with 7 checkmarks and notice how quickly your heart starts to feel safer, steadier, and more open. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Renewal Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I release what's heavy." Day 3:  Let Go Breath: inhale 4, exhale 8 (or 4/6), do for 8 rounds Day 4:  Apana mudra for purification Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and gratitude Day 6:  Love Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In this episode, we review "Dating With a Purpose," which is an IFB purity culture dating manual targeted at teens and young adults in the IFB and at Hyles-Anderson college. It was written by Jack Schaap, who later went to prison for sexually abusing a child who was a student at the high school where he was chaplain.We also discuss Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family's appearance in the Epstein files, and why abusers love purity culture so much.Support the show by going to Patreon.Com/LeavingEdenPodcast!Join our discord server!https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit!Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialTikTok:@LeavingEdenPodcast@SadieCarpenter1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brian Leni interviews André Gaumond, Founder and CEO of Virginia Gold Mines, about how he built an exploration company that ultimately resulted in a billion dollars of buyout value. Virgina made the Éléonore discovery (2004), later sold to Goldcorp, and ultimately led to Virginia “2.0” and the sale/merger of the royalty with Osisko Gold Royalties. Gaumond recounts his path from geologist to mining analyst to junior mining executive, then founding Virginia with an initial $100,000 financing and growing it through financings and a disciplined approach to reducing exploration risk. He outlines his five-point exploration strategy that junior mining investors must learn and executives should heed. The interview closes with his views on companies using the project-generator/royalty model and his criteria for great leaders and VP Exploration candidates. 00:00 Welcome + Meet André Gaumond (Éléonore discovery story begins) 00:51 From rock collector to geologist & mining analyst: learning the business 03:15 Starting Virginia Gold Mines from scratch: early financings & survival mode 04:49 The big mindset shift: stop chasing luck, start reducing exploration risk 06:17 Strategy Point #1–2: Focus on James Bay + build an elite exploration team 11:02 Strategy Point #3: Partnerships/JVs with majors—models, deals, and risk-free budgets 19:59 Strategy Point #4: Diversification—rotating projects & balancing gold vs base metals 23:07 Strategy Point #5: Long-term presence—cash discipline + social license 30:48 Results & realities: multiple deposits, only one mine, and why luck still matters 35:25 Today's JV landscape: can juniors still hold 50% in modern earn-in deals? 37:16 50/50 JVs, cash vs dilution, and why we're not building mines 40:08 Deal terms that match project quality: spend pace, timelines, and de-risking 42:36 Why majors let the junior operate: local edge, costs, and win-win structures 44:28 When to sell: intuition, thresholds, and avoiding the hostile takeover zone 48:50 The Goldcorp auction & spinout playbook: Virginia 1 → Virginia 2 + royalty 51:24 Selling the royalty company: merging top-tier royalties and nailing the timing 53:44 Luck, timing, and shareholder-first decision making 56:19 Éléonore today: aggressive drilling, new zones, and mine life extension 59:08 Who's doing it right now: project generators, land position, and majors buying in 01:02:24 What makes great leaders & VP Exploration Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Drift into peace with two hours of gentle rain blended with quiet bird sounds. Light rainfall creates a steady, soothing rhythm while distant birds add a soft touch of life and calm. This relaxing nature soundscape is ideal for sleep, studying, meditation, or deep focus. Let the peaceful rain and birds ease your thoughts, reduce stress, and create a safe, natural atmosphere for rest and concentration. Perfect for listeners who enjoy calming rain sounds, birdsong ambience, and tranquil audio for nighttime or quiet work.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear a calming waterfall. Improve your health and happiness.The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep.About ASMR Sleep Recordings:The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound.About our sounds:Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car.White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours!Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity.Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep.DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day.ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to study, to soothe a baby with cramps, to fall asleep, or to just enjoy a quiet moment. You don't need to buy a white noise machine if you can listen to these sounds for free.

Marriage is about learning to love your spouse in the way they best understand love—their unique love language. Marriage experts Dr. Gary Chapman and Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott join forces to help you identify your spouse’s love language and become fluent in expressing love in meaningful, personalized ways. Together, they explore the subtle “dialects” within each love language and encourage you to be more intentional and authentic in how you love your spouse. Receive a copy of The Love Language That Matters Most and an audio download of "How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.