Podcasts about Free Yourself

  99.9% your man WILL cheat again IS better odds than hitting the casino!

  Podcast/Movie title/Information *** Love Again is about a woman whose world is turned upside down when her husband is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. *** McDonald's 2 new drinks. Tried both.. favored one more than the other

  Another long weekend with this last and final construction of my lifetime... This house. After a nice warm shower. I did the typical. Lay down to watch some TV and pure over-exhaustion kicked in. Didn't get this podcast published and didn't catch up on any past 2 weeks of favorite shows either. Until this house is sold. Until, I'm actually handed a closing date... there is no rest. Just lots of work. No matter how tired a body. Reality.  It's no wonder podcasting for so many, brings with it a great release. Here's to another working weekend. (Bank admittance to follow because I don't believe in talk without facts.)

  *Episode correction....14 years* ...  NEVER would I miss talking about the 1st of many yearly events to come!

  Each health scare, episode should change you... make appropriate changes as needed. ❤️

  You know that undeniable feeling... When you feel the presence of someone... something. However, you visually do not see anyone present... spiritual energy.

  The real estate market isn't coming out of the gate as HOT as it usually has been over the last decade... Most folks are taking out equity to make their home, a personal oasis.  While others like myself... are taking a gamble. Leap of faith if you will?!.

 | Rise In The Rhythm  | Midnight Soul Session | I'm Here For That (Upbeat Soul Mix)  | Danny Foster, Rogue, Beverley Skeete | Show Me  | JC Sol | From East To West (Radio Edit)  | Walter G, Jay Caruso | Mama Going Out  | Kyra, Jackson Mathod | Down At The Trailride  | Willie Clayton | Love Town  | The Open Vibe Project | Password  | Agentic Orange | Uh Huh (Interesting)  | Agentic Orange | No Loving On Your Side  | Winta | Give Me More Love  | Liora Twani | Your Words  | Liora Twani | Tear It Up  | 90s Night Fever, Terrence Ford | Don't Play Me Slow  | 90s Night Fever, Simone Vee | Coastin'  | 90s Night Fever, Layla J | Still On The Floor (80s Remix)  | DJSoulBr feat. Arissa Johnson | Silence Screams Your Absence  | Cut Davis | Back To Love  | Link | All My Life  | Em-Cee | Lose It (Linslee Remix)  | Em-Cee | When You Tell Me  | Em-Cee | I Saw You (Radio Edit)  | Windy Karigianes | I Love You Babe (feat. Bobby Bonev & Paul Booth)  | Zed Soul | Games We Play (In Love) (feat. Chris Ballin)  | Zed Soul | You're My Sunshine (London Remix)  | The R.D. Project | Free Yourself  | MsVal | Ready  | Terry L Wydtrack, Rain Stevens | Ride  | Kym Swain | Arrival  | Randy Sloan | The Phoenix  | Euge Groove | Ascension  | G. Fields | You Remind Me  | G. Fields | Find Your Way  | G. Fields | Keep It Moving  | JJ Sansaverino | Simpatico  | Jazz Funk Soul | Come Into The Open (Soul Room Version)  | P.G.F. (Poetic Groove Foundation) | Ride With Me Tonight (feat. Layla J)  | Lalib | Thinking  | Nardia | With You  | Hil St Soul  | I'm Done  | Hil St Soul  | Roll On  | Hil St Soul  | Magazine Girl (feat. Donnie Williams) (The Catwalk Mix)  | Park Place with Paul Tillman Smith | Simple Love Life (feat. Terrill Carter)  | Park Place with Paul Tillman Smith | Teach Me (Best Friend)  | DJ Mpress | Choosing You  | DJ Mpress | How Does It Feel  | Hillari | I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)  | Homer Banks | My Sunshine  | Debbie Ryvers | Supposed To  | Joy Rhodes | This Saturday  | Ken G Muzik

  This picture feels like eons ago... although for sentimental reasons. I still have that green winter turtleneck. My beloved Crystalblue

  There is much more to Narcissistic Personality Disorder such as the undeniable behavior of an Overt Narc

  "Living in the 80's" Concerts were totally different.. a completely DIFFERENT concert experience! Raw, unfiltered energy that couldn't be denied! Affordable ticket prices that weren't controlled by scalpers or third party resale companies. Concert life that had fans FULLY living in the present moment! That moment was a "WILD" experience focusing purely on the live performance... rather than recording it for social media.

  Narcissistic projection is a psychology defense, where a person with NPD/Narcissistic Personality Disorder or strong traits disowns their uncomfortable, negative emotions, flaws, or behaviors by attributing them to their target/someone else. Essentially, they "project" their internal shame or toxic behavior onto you, accusing you of the very things they are or were doing.

  The new wallpaper, coastal theme/design still keeping with the house

You can have the strategy, the roadmap, and the results to prove it, and still feel completely disconnected from your own leadership.   That's the quiet tension Jamelle Lindo has seen time and time again. After a decade in leadership roles, he realized something most organizations overlook: success isn't just built on intellect or execution - it's built on humanity. And when that piece is missing, even the highest performers can feel emotionally powerless.   As the creator of the Emotional Empowerment Process™, Jamelle works with leaders to help them reconnect with themselves in a way that fuels resilience, strengthens relationships, and sustains performance, especially in a workplace that's evolving faster than ever with AI. Because in a world driven by data and automation, the real advantage isn't more logic - it's deeper emotional connection.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Jamelle Lindo, EQ Executive Coach and Founder of PARADIGM People Development, about leading with emotional empowerment in the age of AI. Join us as we explore how emotional avoidance quietly impacts decision-making, why high performers often tie their worth to achievement, and what it takes to stay grounded and human as the pace of change accelerates.    Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 

  Narcissists typically avoid, deflect, or deny accountability to protect a fragile ego and maintain control, often viewing responsibility as a threat that triggers extreme shame or guilt. They commonly use tactics like gaslighting, blame-shifting, rewriting history, and DARVO. (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) All to avoid accountability and consequences.

  Never use death as a excuse to cover lying to a customer. This really applies to any professional, business or personal relationship. Using a sensitive subject like death to cover up a lie is generally considered a severe breach of trust... integrity. Especially if you are a business/owner. Instead...*Be honest* Express transparency over excuses for lying. Honesty, even when difficult, protects your long-term reputation/personal and business/relationships.  

  Spending quality time is important for both of us. The simple things in life, happy memories

  Trust in banks and realtors is strained in 2026 due to high affordability walls (price-to-income ratios at record high) and a payment shock from 6%+ mortgage rates. Banks face fragile trust due to increased cyber threats, AI-driven fraud, and ongoing bank mergers, while realtors navigate a slow-moving market with tight supply and high demand. Everyone is out looking for the best interest of 1 person... Themselves.

  Parents who engaged in gross negligence, failing to care for their children during sickness in infancy or adulthood, often continue to absent themselves when those children are sick as adults, sometimes driven by guilt, shame, or an ingrained pattern of avoidance. Research suggests that this behavior is not necessarily a sudden realization of guilt, but often a continuation of neglectful or uninvolved parenting styles (also known as apathetic or detached parenting) where the parent prioritizes their own comfort over the child's needs.  Parents who neglected their children may feel deep shame or guilt when faced with the consequences of their actions (i.e., their sick adult child), leading to avoidance as a way to manage their own emotional discomfort. Neglectful parents often lack emotional involvement and empathy, treating children as a "burden" rather than a responsibility. If they failed to respond to the child's needs in the past, they are unlikely to develop that capacity later, especially during taxing events. Neglectful parents frequently come from families where they were neglected themselves, often lacking the tools to provide care, or they may be emotionally "blind" to the needs of others. These parents may "numb" themselves or use detachment as a survival mechanism, preferring to stay away rather than confront the reality of their child's vulnerability, which may make them feel inadequate or unloving. Neglectful, sometimes called "narcissistic" or self-absorbed, parents often prioritize their own needs and view caring for a sick adult child as a stressful, unwanted imposition. Adults raised in these environments often learn to rely only on themselves and may struggle with the "resentful love" dynamic, where they crave care from their parent while simultaneously experiencing the pain of abandonment.

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"5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork"

We're so glad you're joining us at New Covenant Church! This weekend, Pastor Stephen continues our message series RedTalks with this week's message, “Free Yourself."Message Notes:http://bible.com/events/49593520Join us in person at 9:00am or 10:30am at our North or South Locations, or tune in to our online service at 10:30am. For more information, visit wearencc.com

  Will need to get current photos/front of property as well... however, you get the point, photos taken back of property last month

  *Podcast correction-"My" father was in the military... not Eric's *** homes.com 

  I'd much rather wait to celebrate any holiday... when the vibes are positive!

  Once you listen to the podcast. These photos will make sense

  Sometimes... Even this is hard to ignore. However, addiction is like walking around a human yo-yo. One moment their mood is up... and next they are down. Mix it up with some narcissism... it's only worse. The self-righteous entitlement, and even so... catching one literally speak of entitlement is mind blowing behavior!. Word of continued advice? Ignore. Ignore. Ignore. The universe and karma ALWAYS keeps tabs. It will handle matters for you. It happens every, single, time.

  You should never be that familiar with comfort, end-of-life care. Nor... adding something else on a overwhelming, overflowing plate.

  Family abandonment, lasting over a decade, usually stems from severe, long-term dysfunction rather than minor disagreements. "Generational Dysfunction" Common reasons include entrenched toxic dynamics, significant unmet expectations, irreconcilable values. To stop the cycle, includes an entire family that is ready and willing for change. If not broken, this type of dysfunction continues on for indefinite... generations. ⛵️

  This tree, always felt like something more needs to be said...

  It's a little after 3am... FINALLY the house is cooling off and poor bigboy can finally sleep

  It's good to be back... ummmm... To the construction site?. Because it surely, never felt like home. Home will always be back where I came from... where I belonged. It all makes sense. Even sometimes the best eyes, can't identify the secondary source.  *** *** What's next? Nothing. It is. What it is.

Wayne Dyer invites you to reconnect with your true nature and release the beliefs that limit your life. By shifting from fear to curiosity, from control to trust, and from ego to inner knowing, you can live with greater freedom and purpose. This powerful message reminds us that fulfillment begins when we trust the wisdom already within us.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: How to Free Yourself from Suffering – Wayne Dyer's Greatest LessonHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Kimberly, Yes, fighting Ovarian Remnant Syndrome (ORS) with secondary ovarian cancer for 10 years is an absolute incredible feat of resilience and strength. While long-term survival in ovarian cancer is becoming more common due to advancements in treatment, reaching 10 years-particularly with the added complexity of ORS, where cancerous cells developed from intentionally left behind tissue-marks you as a part of a specialized group of long-term survivors. *** Visit with Snoreo's oncology group last week... back in 2 weeks❤️

Free Yourself from the Tyranny of the Automobile!! That's the subtitle of the new book Life After Cars, written by the hosts of the popular podcast "War On Cars." And listen, I am 100% on board: this quasi-hippy spent most of her 20s trekking around college towns on a crappy commuter bike. But like a lot of you, I also live in a place where the infrastructure has refused to catch up to my desire to have fewer cars on the road. So here's what I absolutely loved about this conversation: we talked at length about all the ways that cars make our lives worse... and also talked about the ways that we need them (particularly in rural areas) and the movement they afford people whose freedoms are otherwise circumscribed. There is absolutely nothing fixed about our current car-contingent culture, and Sarah and Doug were so good at fostering a funny (and super smart) conversation about what sucks, what doesn't have to suck, and places that are working to make it suck less. This was one of those eps were Melody and I finished recording and couldn't stop texting about how good they were — so let's keep the conversation going in the comments. GREAT NEWS: WE HAVE VERY GOOD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS NOW! They come out within 24 hours of the pod — just come back and click here. We pay an actual human for help with these, so thank you for either being a paid subscriber or listening to the ads that make this model possible!If you're a paid subscriber and haven't yet set up your subscriber RSS feed in your podcast player, here's the EXTREMELY easy how-to .And if you're having any other issues with your Patreon subscription — please get in touch! Email me at annehelenpetersen @ gmail OR submit a request to Patreon Support. Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode!Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/CULTURE Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code CULTUREPOD for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/CULTUREPODFeed the obsession by going to ollie.com/culture and using code CULTURE to get 60% off your first box!Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/CULTUREShow Notes:Buy Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile here!Listen to the War on Cars podcast (and if you love it, subscribe to their Patreon)You can also sign up for their newsletter hereFollow War on Cars on IG hereOh and check out all of the great War on Cars merch hereFor more on the creative traffic solutions in Ghent, watch this YouTube videoWe're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about:HISTORICAL GOSSIP! We're talking with Nichole Hill, host of Our Ancestors Were Messy, about hot, messy, ideologically fascinating world of Black gossip columns during the golden era of Black newspapers (1930 to 1960). What do you want to know about how the Black press worked during this era — and how gossip in particular worked (both about stars, local celebrities, and normal people?) There's so much here!!!Conversion Therapy (how it affects people late into life, how it still exists, etc. etc — we're talking to Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez about his new book, Conversion Therapy Dropout, and there are so many connections to the ways the current administration is currently trying to "de-trans" people in custody) Anything you need advice for/want musings about for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segment.As always, you can submit your questions (and ideas for future eps) hereFor this week's discussion: THOUGHT EXPERIMENT: How would your life change with fewer cars on the road? If you have a car, what infrastructure improvement would make it easier to let it go?

With Louis Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview They've built thriving businesses. Strong production. Loyal clients. Growing teams.So why do so many successful advisors quietly wonder, “Why doesn't this feel as good as I expected?” This episode tackles the psychology of success and what comes after it. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. Watch… https://youtu.be/nrmtRBlJJVs About this episode… We often speak with advisors who, by every external measure, are exceptionally well-performing. They've built real businesses, with strong production, loyal clients, and teams that continue to grow. Yet behind closed doors, many of these same advisors are quietly asking a different set of questions. Not “How do I fix what's broken?” but “Why doesn't this feel as good as I expected?” That tension is showing up more often than it did five or ten years ago. It's not because advisors are failing. In many cases, it's because they've won and now face another 15 or 20 years of “more of the same,” unsure whether comfort has replaced energy. This Industry Update is about that moment. Louis and Mindy Diamond unpack what we're hearing from successful advisors across the industry: What feels different for successful advisors vs. five or ten years ago. Why success itself can become a constraint. How fear of change competes with fear of standing still. What the reality is regarding freedom and control. Why record valuations, longer careers, and the maturity of the independent space are changing the psychology of decision-making. They also discuss the right questions to ask before considering a move – questions about control, enterprise value, legacy, and time horizon – and how all advisors can create clarity without forcing a decision. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources How to Free Yourself from the “If Only” MindsetHere are the 5 most common self-limiting statements that advisors share—and ways to reframe your thinking. Limitless Growth: Building the Business You Want and the Life to MatchStephanie Bogan, founder of Limitless Advisor, offers a glimpse into the advice and perspective she shares with advisors and business leaders in the wealth management world, focusing on mindset and methods, and their relationship to achieving one's best business life.  

Change at work is often treated like a checklist: new strategy, new structure, new expectations. But what rarely gets named is what people are actually losing along the way: certainty, identity, trust, and sometimes even a sense of belonging. When leaders move too fast and skip the human side of organizational change, the cost shows up quietly through employee burnout, disengagement, and resistance that feels hard to explain.   That's where Myriane Ouellette comes in.    As a leadership strategist at O Strategies, she helps leaders across sectors navigate complex change management while supporting their teams' well-being and resilience. Drawing from deeply personal experiences and years of supporting organizations through transformation, Myriane reminds us that change is never just technical - it's emotional, relational, and human-centered.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Myriane Ouellette, Owner and CEO at O Strategies, about why so many change initiatives fail when leaders ignore the human experience behind them. Join us as we learn how grief and loss show up at work, why "resistance" is often a signal rather than a problem, and how shifting from control to stewardship helps teams adapt more sustainably.    Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 

What if the freedom you're searching for begins with fully being yourself? Tune in for G. Brian Benson as he discusses Be Yourself to Free Yourself, A Journey Back to Wholeness, Voice, and Truth.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comG. Brian Benson is an intuitive consciousness bridge who is an award-winning and #1 best-selling author, poet, podcast host, mentor, filmmaker, producer and TEDx speaker. Brian creates to amplify hearts, spark self-discovery, and remind others of their own light. As a 4x Ironman triathlete, cross-country bicyclist and cancer survivor, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions. https://www.gbrianbenson.com www.habitsforsuccessbook.com  For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

This episode is different.Recorded on February 1st, Free Yourself is a raw, reflective, and deeply personal conversation about completion, release, and stepping into freedom without apology.After a quiet January marked by healing, focus, and finishing sacred work, this episode captures what it feels like to finally exhale. Not because everything was easy, but because the assignment was honored.In this episode, Lady O reflects on what it truly means to free yourself:From the opinions of othersFrom self-sabotaging thoughtsFrom guilt, shame, and regretFrom living in the pastFrom environments and seasons that have already served their purposeThis is not an episode about quitting or running away.It is about graduating.It is about releasing without resentment.It is about trusting your timing and choosing peace.If you have ever felt the tension between holding on and letting go, this conversation will meet you right where you are.This is 30 minutes of truth, transparency, and freedom.

Many of us indulge in escapist or addictive behaviours that fall short of what society would define as problematic addictions. According to author CECILY MAK, however, such behaviours can dim the good parts of life along with the bad. If you want to live life with clarity and purpose, identifying and addressing your “dimmers” can make an excellent starting point.  In this episode, Andrew and Cecily discuss: Cecily's own experience of giving up alcohol. What happens when we avoid difficult feelings. The Eight Awarenesses - a set of principles we can use for inspiration and guidance on the path to embodying a clear life.  Why dimmers are not always a substance: they may also include excessive exercise, disordered eating, or overworking.  Cecily Mak is a mother, investor, advocate, and founder devoted to helping people live dimmer-free—with clarity, courage, and the freedom to change without stigma or shame. She is also the co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, a bold fund investing in a future of deeper human connection and well-being. If You're Looking for More…. You can subscribe to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts) and hear a bonus mini-episode every week. Or you can join our Supporters Club on Patreon to also access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests  and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50 This week supporters will hear: Free Yourself from Unwanted Habits Three Things Cecily Mak knows to be true.  AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Attend Andrew's men's retreat near Berlin in April 2026: details here  Read Cecily Mak's new book, Undimmed:  The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom From Unwanted Habits  Listen to Cecily Mak's Undimmed podcast  Subscribe to Cecily Mak's Clear Life Substack  Follow Cecily Mak on social media:  Instagram | LinkedIn Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall   

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ —December 9th, 7 PM ESTFeaturing: ERIC FISHER — Canadian Certified Counsellor, Trauma Specialist, Author & Award-Winning ScreenwriterTeatime with Miss Liz Serves: Eric Fisher — Trauma Therapist, Recovery Expert & Award-Winning Screenwriter December 9th, 7 pm EST Transformation begins where truth, courage, and healing meet. Miss Liz doesn't serve a beverage — she serves real-life changemakers.Tonight, she serves Eric Fisher, a Canadian Certified Counsellor originally from Tennessee, now residing in Calgary, Alberta — a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families reclaim their lives. Eric is the author of The Martial Art of Recovery and Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt, blending mindfulness, trauma healing, martial arts discipline, and mental wellness into powerful, practical tools for recovery. He is a master practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and trained in EMDR, both evidence-based trauma treatments used worldwide. Eric's private practice, Recovery Arts Counselling, serves clients locally and remotely, offering recovery support, trauma therapy, couples work, and emotional healing. Beyond therapy, Eric is an award-winning screenwriter, a black belt in two martial arts, a two-time FBI intern, and a man driven by curiosity, adventure, and mindfulness. His story proves that healing is both an internal art and a lifelong journey. Watch LIVE or catch the replay on all Miss Liz Teatime platforms. Miss Liz will pour a cup of resilience, awareness, and recovery with Eric Fisher, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, trauma specialist, martial artist, writer, and a man who has devoted his life to helping others heal. Eric brings over 15 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, and private practice settings across both the United States and Canada. His mastery in ART and his training in EMDR make him a powerful guide for survivors of trauma, addiction, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. His books, The Martial Art of Recovery and Buried Alive, merge the discipline of martial arts with the internal work of mental wellness — showing that healing is not just a process but a practice of self-mastery. With award-winning screenwriting accolades, two black belts, and even two FBI internships behind him, Eric's story blends curiosity, adventure, compassion, and deep mindfulness. We will explore transformation, trauma recovery, identity, storytelling, and how choosing healing can reshape a life from the inside out. We will have a powerful and soul-shifting Teatime with Eric Fisher — a conversation grounded in truth, compassion, and the courage to face what lies beneath the surface. Eric will remind us that healing is a journey of curiosity, mindfulness, and self-respect. Through trauma therapy, martial arts discipline, and emotional recovery, he offers tools that help individuals break cycles, integrate pain, and reclaim their inner strength. His insights on ART, EMDR, addiction recovery, emotional resilience, and the mind-body connection provided deep value, clarity, and hope. Thank you, Eric, for bringing your compassionate heart, expertise, and adventurous spirit to the Teatime table. And to everyone joining live or watching the replay — thank you for continuing to support the ripple of healing and humanity Miss Liz serves each evening. Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor specializing in trauma recovery, addiction, and emotional wellness. Based in Calgary, he integrates ART, EMDR, and martial arts principles into therapy. An award-winning screenwriter and author, he brings curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness to every aspect of his work.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#TraumaHealing#RecoveryJourney#MentalWellness#EricFisherCounselling New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount

Some bosses don't just manage - they control, manipulate, and undermine, leaving employees walking on eggshells every day. The stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion can build quietly, often making people question themselves more than the toxic dynamics around them. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett has spent years helping people break free from these harmful work environments. Drawing on her research and experience, she explains how to spot toxic leadership patterns, understand the impact on your well-being, and take practical steps to protect yourself, set boundaries, and plan a way forward with confidence. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Dr Laura Hambley Lovett, Organizational Psychologist and Author of I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss, about practical strategies for navigating and escaping a toxic boss. Dr. Lovett shares how to distinguish a truly toxic leader from a merely difficult one, maintain control over your work life, and create actionable steps for recovery or exit.    Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 

After surviving Thanksgiving and the subsequent biting cold, we jumped into the FOLLOW UP with news that Malaysia is joining the trend by taking steps to ban social media for children under 16, mirroring similar actions in Australia and Denmark—it seems the world is finally realizing the internet is a toxic wasteland for the kids. We also discussed Apple's photo AI, which is apparently still in beta, if the results are anything to go by. The bulk of our discussion centered on the spectacular, flaming death of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is Officially Dead. We broke down a brief rundown of the damages this vanity project caused, from humanitarian disasters overseas to administrative chaos and the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs domestically, proving the "savings" were pure illusion. Now, with the collapse, the 'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them, learning the hard way that billionaire guardianship has an expiration date.The job market is just great, with both Apple laying off part of its sales team despite record revenue, and HP joining the List of Tech Companies Cutting Jobs and pointing to AI as the convenient scapegoat for laying off 10% of their workforce. Meanwhile, we found out the most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok—it's YouTube—while Meta allegedly buried research showing its products are harming users, confirming what we've known all along: they're evil, but they already got your grandma hooked. Adding to the misery, An Alarming Number of Teens Say They Turn To AI For Company, Study Finds, because why talk to a real, messy human when a bot can gaslight you more efficiently? Sam Altman's financial troubles are spilling over, with Sam Altman's Business Buddies Are Getting Stung (sorry, SoftBank and Oracle), and analysts estimate OpenAI Is Just $200 Billion Away From Still Losing Money, HSBC Says, a comical hole they plan to fill by asking for more free money. Legally, OpenAI can't use the Word ‘Cameo' in Sora now, thanks to a trademark suit, and Warner Music is playing both sides by dropping its lawsuit against Suno in exchange for a licensing agreement. Finally, in some truly dark news, a Marc Andreessen-backed Super-PAC Pours Millions Into Fighting State AI Regulations, and X's new location feature reveals that New X Feature Reveals Many MAGA Patriots on X Are Not Even Based in the U.S.After ranting about my misery dealing with the Open Dialogue bug in a beta build and declaring my return to "pedestrian releases," we got into APPS & DOODADS. Spotify is actually doing something cool with its new SongDNA feature, which shows you who sampled what (and they bought WhoSampled to do it). They're also testing Spotify's New AI-powered audiobook Recaps to remind you where you left off—Amazon is doing the same with AI-powered series Recap Videos for Prime Video. Amazon is also rolling out Alexa Home Theater surround sound for Echo speakers, making those budget speakers slightly more useful. We ran through some great stocking stuffers in Jason's Holiday Gift Guide, including Velcro cable ties and the Contigo travel mug, before moving on to MEDIA CANDY, which included Dan Carlin's Common Sense, Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk's new podcast Once We Were Spacemen, and a discussion on why Stranger Things Lost the Plot. We then got deeply uncomfortable talking about a Toronto ASMR spa that offers doctor roleplay, and closed out by talking about the documentary Quiet Please… about the neurological disorder misophonia. The episode finished with the AT THE LIBRARY segment, covering the Milli Vanilli memoir You Know It's True and the sci-fi short story collection The Time Travelers Passport.Show notes at https://gog.show/724Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PoMa9FM5QEE?si=4r25yqv_0u8aXHF7Sponsors:MasterClass - Get up to 50% off at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSGusto - Try Gusto today at gusto.com/grumpy, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordFOLLOW UPMalaysia takes steps to ban social media for children under 16IN THE NEWSDOGE Is Officially Dead'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them: reportApple lays off part of its sales teamHP Joins List of Tech Companies Cutting Jobs and Pointing to AIThe most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTokMeta allegedly buried research showing its products are harming usersAn Alarming Number of Teens Say They Turn To AI For Company, Study FindsSam Altman's Business Buddies Are Getting StungOpenAI Is Just $200 Billion Away From Still Losing Money, HSBC SaysOpenAI Can't Legally Use the Word ‘Cameo' in Sora NowWarner Music drops lawsuit against AI music platform Suno in exchange for licensing agreementMarc Andreessen-Backed Super-PAC Pours Millions Into Fighting State AI RegulationsNew X Feature Reveals Many MAGA Patriots on X Are Not Even Based in The U.S.MEDIA CANDYCommon Sense 325 – Who's the Boss?Once We Were SpacemenHow Stranger Things Lost the PlotBeing EddieThe Beast in MeThe RosesAt Toronto's new ASMR spa, sensory stimulation slips out of the internet and into real lifeQuiet Please…APPS & DOODADSSpotify's SongDNA feature will show you which songs are sampled on a trackMaking of "The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up" in Ableton by Jim PavloffSpotify's New AI-Powered Audiobook Recaps Will Remind You Where You Left OffAmazon Launches AI-Powered Series Recap VideosAlexa Home Theater surround sound for Echo speakers is rolling out nowDashaun No Sadè - Episode 13 Durand BernarrGuermok Video Capture Card, 4K USB3.0 HDMI to USB C Capture Card for Streaming, 1080P 60FPS, Compatible with iPad Mac OS Windows, Quest 3, OBS, PS5/4, Switch2/1, Xbox, Camera (Silver)Meike 35mm F2.0 Auto Focus Full Frame STM Stepping Motor Lens Compatible with Nikon Z Mount CamerasOBS StudioRogue Amoeba LoopbackScientists Reveal What Black Friday Is Doing to Your BrainVELCRO Brand 150pk Cable Ties Value Pack, 8in | Stocking Stuffer Gifts for Tech Lovers | For Wire Management and Cord Organizer | Replace Zip Ties with Reusable Straps, Reduce WasteHand Holder Strap for ipad, Tablet Hand Holder Strap, Universal Handle Grip for iPad Kindle, Mini Tablets and Cases (Black)Anker USB C Hub, 7-in-1 Multi-Port USB Adapter for Laptops, 4K@60Hz USB C to HDMI Splitter, 85W Max Power Delivery, 3xUSBA & C 3.0 Data Ports, SD/TF Card, for Type C DevicesContigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Easy-Clean Lid 20 ozScotty Peeler Label and Sticker Remover - Single Metal Peeler -SP2Slipdrive - Portable Hard Drive Sleeve for Laptop - HDD Hard Disk Drive - Reusable Adhesive - 5.5” x 4.5” Stick on External Hard Drive Carrying Case - Travel Pocket Pouch (Large, Black)Slipdrive - Portable Hard Drive Sleeve for Laptop - SSD Solid State Drive - Reusable Adhesive - Stick on External Hard Drive Carrying Case - Pocket Pouch (Small, Black)Carlashes 1001UB Classic BlackAT THE LIBRARYYou Know It's True - The Real Story of Milli VanilliThe Time Travelers PassportThe Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake KogaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#114 [Inside the Mind] Chris Petefish: Play Unapologetic Golf and Using Data to Free Yourself from Emotional Decision-making What do you do when your biggest opportunity collides with your worst nightmare? For Chris Petefish, that moment came two weeks before Second Stage of Q School—when he woke up unable to get out of bed, let alone swing a golf club. No practice. No prep. Just pain, uncertainty, and a ticking clock on what might be his last real shot at securing status. Most players would withdraw. Chris got on a plane. In this conversation, we break down the mindset, decision-making, and mental toughness that carried him from "I might have to quit" to T8 at Second Stage—and eventually to winning on the Korn Ferry Tour.  Whether you're chasing a club championship, a Korn Ferry card, or a seven-figure business year, the principles are the same: expectations, routines, self-talk, and a willingness to play unapologetically free. In this episode, you'll learn: The mindset that helped Chris qualify at Q School while barely able to swing a club. How to turn panic, fear, and "why me?" moments into problem-solving and clarity. How to identify and dismantle the destructive belief: "I only perform well with my back against the wall." Why routines, awareness, and data are non-negotiable for peak performance. How to cultivate a flow state, lower expectations, and raise execution under pressure. What a bogey-free tournament taught Chris about confidence, acceptance, and fearlessness. Why embracing—not suppressing—pressure is the key to performing when it matters most. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. More About Chris Chris Petefish is a professional golfer and performance coach based in Georgia. A former Georgia Tech standout, he was an All-ACC Academic selection, All-America Scholar, and winner of the 2018 General Hackler Championship.  Since turning professional in 2018, he's competed on the Korn Ferry Tour and qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open. Off the course, he runs Course of Action Golf, where he coaches players of all levels in course strategy, mindset, and performance using strokes gained analytics and mental conditioning frameworks.  His philosophy blends data-driven strategy with mental resilience — helping golfers and high performers think clearly, compete freely, and execute under pressure. Course of Action Golf Instagram (@chrispetefishgolf) Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Twitter: @parsoverbogeys Key Takeaways: Pressure is not the enemy- you must acknowledge it to master it. Pretending pressure doesn't exist only amplifies it. Naming it neutralizes it. Your routine is your anchor. Any deviation in your pre-shot routine is a signal your inner world is unraveling. Expectations kill performance. Preparation builds confidence; expectations destroy it. Play unapologetically. Fear-based golf leads to steering, tension, and poor decisions. Confidence and fear can coexist. The goal isn't removing fear; it's performing with it. Data frees you from emotional decision-making. Golf is a math contest with variance baked in. Resiliency compounds. Your worst stretches often create the biggest breakthroughs. Key Quotes: "When my back's against the wall, that's usually when I'm at my best." "I'd rather hit a poor shot with confidence than a poor shot from fear." "The expectations on the course will kill you." "You can't pretend pressure doesn't exist—you have to acknowledge it to handle it." "My routine tells me everything about my inner state." "Golf is a math contest. Trust the numbers, trust your skills." "Sometimes hitting rock bottom is a blessing—it forces change." Time Stamps: 00:00: Overcoming Adversity in Golf 06:04: Mental Resilience and Self-Discovery 10:14: Playing Smarter, Not Harder 13:26: Achieving a Bogey-Free Tournament 19:31: Navigating Expectations and Acceptance 22:58: The Journey of Mental Training 23:49: Understanding the Mental Game of Golf 26:57: The Importance of Routine and Mindset 29:04: Balancing Expectations and Confidence 31:42: Data-Driven Decision Making in Golf 33:57: Resilience and Overcoming Adversity 38:08: The Role of Reflection and Support 41:46: Coaching Insights and Personal Experience

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Unleash Your Potential And Win At A Higher Level is covered in this video, along with the following subjects:- Breaking the Capacity Ceiling- Building Scalable Systems That Grow Profits While Reducing Your Involvement- Mastering Delegation to Free Yourself for Strategic Leadership and Growth***************************************Unleashing your potential is all about recognizing the immense capabilities that lie within you and actively working to bring them to the forefront. It's an exciting journey that invites you to step outside of your comfort zone, embrace challenges, and cultivate a mindset geared towards growth and achievement. Remember, every small step you take towards harnessing your skills and passions contributes to a larger transformation.Justin Lund is a seasoned entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of Propel, specializing in helping small business owners break through their capacity ceiling and reclaim their time. Drawing on years of experience building businesses, one of which he scaled to nearly nine figures, Justin empowers entrepreneurs to elevate their results by unlocking their mindset, installing scalable systems, and mastering delegation. He's committed to guiding leaders in avoiding pitfalls and bottlenecks, streamlining operations, and achieving sustainable business growth.

From coaching a four-star general to navigating a toxic corporate culture where retaliation, exclusion, and silencing were part of daily life, Kelly Meerbott has seen leadership at its most extreme. Just like most leaders and employees, she has experienced what it feels like when ideas are dismissed, confidence erodes, and fear quietly takes over the workplace.   Kelly's journey shows how the absence of psychological safety can crush potential and morale, and how fostering it can transform teams, spark innovation, and bring out the very best in people. Her story proves that when leaders prioritize trust, empathy, and open communication, extraordinary results are possible. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Kelly Meerbott, Award-Winning Executive Coach and Founder at You - Loud & Clear, about unlocking leadership excellence through psychological safety. Kelly shares practical strategies for leaders to foster trust, empathy, and open communication, and explores the personal and organizational barriers that often prevent teams from thriving.    Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 

STOP Leading Backwards! Transform Your Coaching from the "Dance Floor" to the "Balcony" with Executive Coach Zafer AchiEver feel like you're doing everything right—you've got the technical expertise, the tools, the game plan—but your team still feels disconnected? You're not alone. In this electrifying episode, we dive deep with Zafer Achi, a veteran executive coach and Co-Chair of Cultivating Leadership, who reveals the single biggest mistake most leaders and coaches make: trying to lead others before truly knowing and leading themselves.Zafer breaks down his own powerful journey from being a technically brilliant leader who puzzled his teams ("We don't know who he is") to becoming a master of developmental coaching. This isn't just theory; this is the tactical framework you need to accelerate growth—both for yourself and your athletes/team members.What You'll Discover in This Must-Listen Episode:The "Backward" Leadership Trap: Why focusing on team management and technical fixes before self-awareness leaves your team feeling unheard and generates "scar tissue."Trust vs. Transparency: The crucial difference between sharing everything you know and sharing who you are—and why only one builds deep trust and connection.The Player-Coach Mindset: Learn the game-changing metaphor of the "Balcony and the Dance Floor" (coined by Ron Heifetz) and how to instantly shift from being caught up in the action to observing the dynamics.Free Yourself from Rigid Beliefs: Discover how to identify values and principles you are "subject to" and learn the profound liberation that comes from holding them as options for choice.The 3 Pillars of Self-Awareness: Zafer reveals the simple, daily practices (mirrored by top performance psychologists) that leaders can use to "take the balcony on their inner life."Turbocharge Team Development: Find out why a functional team is actually the ultimate accelerator for individual growth and how to structure collective "Balcony Moments" that metabolize conflict and unlock collective potential.Whether you're a sports coach, a CEO, or a team captain, this conversation is your blueprint for moving beyond the mechanics of leadership to the mastery of human development. Hit play and start leading from the Balcony!

In today's collaborative workplaces, outdated “command and control” policy language feels completely out of step. Instead of encouraging cooperation, it often creates resentment and disengagement.   That's why Lewis Eisen, author of Rules: Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement, has been challenging the traditional way organizations write policies. Drawing on his background as a lawyer, IT professional, and senior government policy advisor, Lewis shows leaders how respectful, plain-language policies can inspire genuine cooperation, strengthen employee engagement, and reflect organizational values.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Lewis Eisen, author of Rules: Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement, about how to move away from rigid, adversarial wording and instead create policies that employees want to follow. You'll learn how language choices shape culture, how to separate policies from procedures, and why policies are a key part of your organization's brand.   Leadership tips you won't want to miss: