Podcasts about Overwhelmed

被罪淹沒：是你嗎？ （第1-3節）Overwhelmed with Sin: Are You? (vv. 1-3)因得到寬恕而欣喜若狂：是你嗎？(第4節） Overjoyed with Forgiveness: Are You? (v. 4)因長久等待以至過度焦慮：是你嗎？(第5-6節）Overanxious with Waiting: Are You? (vv. 5-6)心裏洋溢著信靠：是你嗎？(第7-8節） Overflowing with Trust: Are You? (vv. 7-8)

Overwhelmed with Sin: Are You? (vv. 1-3)Overjoyed with Forgiveness: Are You? (v. 4)Overanxious with Waiting: Are You? (vv. 5-6)Overflowing with Trust: Are You? (vv. 7-8)

Starting a new semester can feel overwhelming — new classes, new routines, and new expectations all piling up at once. If you've ever felt that knot in your stomach before the first week even begins, you're not alone! In this episode, I'll share three simple but powerful ways to manage stress and start the semester with more confidence and peace of mind. Whether you're a student, parent, or just someone who remembers those first-day jitters, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical takeaways to help you handle the chaos with less stress and more clarity. Related Episodes: 159 - Lonely in college? How to find a legit friend group and ANCHOR of community!! 167 - Are you overwhelmed and anxious? Improve mental health in college through decluttering and minimalism! 147 - Devos: Feel more present with God and see His clear guidance, even when you feel small and confused! - Micah 5:2-4    YouTube → Kara's Quest Facebook → Christian College Girl Community Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com ***************************************************** Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans! Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. ___________________________ Topics related to this episode: In this podcast, we dive into the real struggles that come with starting a new semester — from managing college stress and back-to-school anxiety to finding practical ways to balance life and classes. Student mental health, handling the first week of school, and preparing for a successful semester without feeling overwhelmed are all hot topics that college students face. Some also wonder how Christians can approach stress and anxiety, what it looks like to stay close to God when life feels too busy, and the challenges of trying to read your Bible when everything feels chaotic. If you've ever wondered, “Can Christians have anxiety or stress, and handle it well?” or found yourself feeling like a sad Christian in the middle of a hectic schedule, this conversation is for you.

Overwhelmed by the market? This special Labor Day episode is your cheat code to clarity — a binge guide to six years of first-time homebuyer education.SynopsisThe housing market in 2025 feels bananas — up, down, and sideways all at once. You can't control interest rates, inflation, or prices, but you can control your knowledge. That's what this episode delivers: clarity, confidence, and a roadmap through all 384 past episodes of How to Buy a Home.Host David Sidoni breaks down exactly how to use the podcast library to build your own personal homebuying education plan. From the ten-step Homebuying 101 Starter Kit to practical strategies in the Last Lease Ever program, plus a real estate dictionary to crush confusing jargon, this guide is your ultimate playlist for a smarter path to homeownership.Whether you're starting from scratch, figuring out where you stand, or staying up-to-date with the latest market insights, this curated list of episodes will help you move from confused renter to confident buyer.Quote“You can't control the market, but you can control your knowledge. This is your cheat code to home buying clarity.”HighlightsWhy fundamentals and education matter more than timing the marketA step-by-step binge guide to 384 past episodesHomebuying 101 Starter Kit — ten must-know episodes for beginnersLast Lease Ever program — practical tips while rentingHow to assess your place in the process and set a custom planA real estate dictionary series to break down confusing jargonHow to mix new episodes with the back catalog for maximum learningReferenced EpisodesFOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE REFERENCED EPISODES, PLEASE VISIT OUR UPDATED 2025 EPISODE GUIDEConnect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

Clutter isn't just about stuff—it's about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room.I'm joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good.Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, she's sharing how clutter is deeply tied to our psychology, emotions, and sense of worthiness.We're unpacking: ✔️ How “clutter shame” keeps you stuck in cycles of guilt and avoidance ✔️ The hidden emotional roots behind the stuff you can't seem to get rid of ✔️ Why quick-fix organizing hacks don't last—and what actually does ✔️ How to create lasting freedom from clutter so your home supports your life, not drains it ✔️ Simple mindset shifts that will help you release guilt and reclaim peaceIf you've ever felt weighed down by your home—or ashamed of the clutter you can't seem to conquer—this conversation will help you release the shame, understand the deeper “why,” and finally move toward lasting change.

We're back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories. What if your surprise pregnancy at 38 turned into the most empowering experience of your life? In this episode we're talking with Tammy Williams. Tammy is a 38 year old first time mom who chose to have her baby at home. She is an amazing momma who approached her home birth without fear, and had a magic experience. If Tammy could, she would shout from every rooftop about how awesome her home birth experience was and how every woman can give birth without fear. Since finding every rooftop would take some time, having her on our “podcast rooftop” will suffice for now. Unsure of whether or not she'd be able to get pregnant, Tammy had a surprise first pregnancy at 38. In a circumstance where many women might find themselves fearful and worried about the risks, Tammy powered up and she and her partner David decided on home birth after a close friend who was also pregnant at the same time shared her intentions of having a home birth. Overwhelmed with emotion in an amazing way, Tammy sought out empowering information and resources with the support of her midwives that she selected from a nearby birthing center. Tammy is a powerful example of knowing her body and trusting the inner voice. To her, home birth is such an important opportunity to strengthen all aspect of your life from your relationship to your partner to how you raise your children. And through the course of her journey, she has actually inspired, influenced and encouraged other women and families in their home birth experiences as a resource and friend. “I truly believe that by sharing these stories we can educate women about the importance of birthing without fear and helping to change the stigma around home birth,” says Tammy. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your first-time, one-time order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode #575 of  Lawyerist Podcast, learn how to move beyond daily overwhelm and lead your firm with clarity, confidence, and vision as Stephanie Everett talks with Lawyerist Lab business strategist Chad Fox. Chad explains why so many lawyers get stuck in the weeds of $20/hour tasks instead of focusing on high-value CEO work, and how a mindset shift can create immediate clarity and hope. Together they explore the journey from business operator to business owner, the importance of dreaming bigger than what feels “realistic,” and how to delegate effectively without guilt. Real-life success stories highlight attorneys who have built thriving teams, scaled their practices, and reclaimed freedom, offering both inspiration and actionable strategies for sustainable law firm growth.    Listen to our other episodes on Law Firm Leadership:  #569 Your Head Is a Crappy Office, and Other GTD Principles for Attorneys, with David Allen Apple | Spotify | LTN  #564 The Gift in the Struggle: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Growth, with Sara Muender Apple | Spotify | LTN  #560: Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Unlock Your Law Firm's True Potential, with Leticia DeSuze  Apple | Spotify | LTN    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters/Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction: Creating Space to Think Differently  06:16 – Meet Chad Fox  07:12 – The Overwhelm Stage  08:33 – Finding Hope Through Clarity  11:24 – Dreaming Big Beyond ‘What's Realistic'  15:00 – From Operator to Owner  17:09 – Building Teams & Managing Perceptions  20:16 – The $20 Task Trap  23:44 – What Being a CEO Lawyer Looks Like  25:50 – Success Story: From Chaos to Growth  26:50 – Final Takeaway: It Doesn't Have to Be So Hard 

I'm opening up about a big shift in how I see decluttering and downsizing. For years, I shared tips like “set a timer” or “start small”. But what happens when even those steps feel unreachable? I am learning that it's about our nervous system. Together, we'll talk about why clutter can leave us feeling stuck, what survival mode looks like in everyday life, and how finding calm and safety first can change everything. If you've ever felt behind or ashamed that you “just can't get it done,” this episode is for you.

In episode #575 of  Lawyerist Podcast, learn how to move beyond daily overwhelm and lead your firm with clarity, confidence, and vision as Stephanie Everett talks with Lawyerist Lab business strategist Chad Fox. Chad explains why so many lawyers get stuck in the weeds of $20/hour tasks instead of focusing on high-value CEO work, and how a mindset shift can create immediate clarity and hope. Together they explore the journey from business operator to business owner, the importance of dreaming bigger than what feels “realistic,” and how to delegate effectively without guilt. Real-life success stories highlight attorneys who have built thriving teams, scaled their practices, and reclaimed freedom, offering both inspiration and actionable strategies for sustainable law firm growth.    Listen to our other episodes on Law Firm Leadership:  #569 Your Head Is a Crappy Office, and Other GTD Principles for Attorneys, with David Allen Apple | Spotify | LTN  #564 The Gift in the Struggle: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Growth, with Sara Muender Apple | Spotify | LTN  #560: Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Unlock Your Law Firm's True Potential, with Leticia DeSuze  Apple | Spotify | LTN    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters/Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction: Creating Space to Think Differently  06:16 – Meet Chad Fox  07:12 – The Overwhelm Stage  08:33 – Finding Hope Through Clarity  11:24 – Dreaming Big Beyond ‘What's Realistic'  15:00 – From Operator to Owner  17:09 – Building Teams & Managing Perceptions  20:16 – The $20 Task Trap  23:44 – What Being a CEO Lawyer Looks Like  25:50 – Success Story: From Chaos to Growth  26:50 – Final Takeaway: It Doesn't Have to Be So Hard  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Hope King, founder of Black Tie Babysitting, to chat about creative ways childcare professionals can branch out beyond traditional centers. Hope shares her journey of providing event-based childcare at weddings and corporate gatherings, offering tips on partnerships, staff empowerment, and setting up safe, fun spaces for kids. It's a warm, insightful conversation packed with practical advice for anyone looking to expand their childcare business or support families in new ways.Learn more at https://blacktiebabysitting.com/Check out Summer Sponsor: Childcare Business GrowthThanks for Listening

Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and questioning your direction in life? Chalene Johnson shares powerful AI prompts that act like a no-BS life coach to help you cut through the chaos, uncover blind spots, and finally get clarity. In this episode, discover how to use ChatGPT for self coaching, personal growth, stronger relationships, stress and burnout recovery, mindset shifts, and accountability systems that actually stick. Follow along with the exercises or grab the full set of prompts from the link in the show notes. These proven AI prompts give you less stress, more focus, and the confidence to move forward with purpose.  

In this heartfelt conversation, Jordan Lee Dooley sits down with her friend Tara Sun to talk about the deeper cost of always doing “one more thing.” Drawing from Tara's new book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed, they explore the subtle signs of burnout, the physical toll of stress, and the invitation to slow down and reorder life with God at the center.What You'll Learn:The moment Tara realized her packed schedule was actually a spiritual red flagWhy Christians often overlook emotional and physical health in the name of “soul care”How hustle culture masks itself as faithfulness or obedienceWhat holistic, sustainable wellness really looks like for Christian womenHow to tell the difference between a full plate and an overwhelmed spiritSimple rhythms that help restore presence, peace, and purposeWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:Get Tara's new book: Overbooked and OverwhelmedFollow Tara on Instagram: @misstarasunListen to Tara's podcast: Truth Talks with TaraPreorder Jordan's new book Be Good to Your Body: jordanleedooley.com/bgtybFollow Jordan on Instagram: @jordanleedooleyShow notes & more episodes: jordanleedooley.com/shownotesEp. 272 - Surrendering to God When You're Holding on to Control

Why do stock images of working moms look frazzled, while stock images of working dads just look like... guys at work? Author Brigid Schulte gets to the heart of why discrimination against working moms is so deeply embedded in our culture—and what we can do to change it. ⭐️ This episode originally ran on November 8, 2017 as a part of our critically acclaimed series about working moms, It's a Real Mother. We hope you enjoy, and we'll be back next week with a brand new episode. … Brigid's book (using our affiliate link supports the show!) Overwhelmed: How to work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the final week of book club! It's been such a joy to walk through this book with you in a special, sacred spot here on the podcast. In the final episode of the series, we're finishing up with chapters eight, nine, and ten: all about how to put Jesus first and feel revived in our spirit when we're tired and weary, living a more rhythmic (and less hurried) pace, and so much more. If you're reading this, it's your sign to leave a rating and review of the book on Amazon! Even a few words or a sentence can make a huge difference in pushing this book further into the algorithm, thus helping more people find it and experience the rest and presence they crave with Jesus. Can you help me make it to 50? 100? My new book, "⁠⁠⁠Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life⁠⁠⁠" is out now and to celebrate, we're kicking off a month-long podcast book club. Each week, we'll walk through a few chapters together, hear the raw stories of how this book came to be and reflect on what this means for our own lives. You'll need a copy of the book as we'll be calling out specific parts of the book and I'll be setting you loose on reading and reflection questions! Tara's book is now available ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ - also in audiobook format! Find it in your local Barnes and Noble as well as select Walmart's across the nation. FOLLOW TRUTH TALKS WITH TARA ON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewelry line⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed? Us too. In this episode, Keegan & Joel break down the difference between stress, overwhelm, and burnout and why so many of us are stuck in the messy middle right now. From constant notifications to comparison culture, cost of living stress to queer emotional labour, it's no wonder life feels like too much.We share our own stories of hitting breaking point, what actually helps us cope (and what definitely doesn't), and why “just do yoga” isn't the whole answer. Think practical tips, honest laughs, and a reminder that if you're overwhelmed, you're not broken—you're just human.✨ Highlights include:Stress vs. overwhelm vs. burnout (and how to spot the difference)Why modern life feels impossible sometimesCoping strategies that actually work (and the BS ones we've tried)The queer side of overwhelm—extra layers nobody talks about

"We need a more sustainable way of living, right? This means that we can keep up with God, even when we're tempted to numb out and be overwhelmed by all the things in life." — Tara SunToday's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Tara Sun as they dive into the challenges of managing burnout and finding a sustainable way of living out our calling in Christ. They explore how to live out our faith authentically, even amidst life's chaos, and discuss practical steps to prioritize spiritual health. Tara shares her personal journey of overcoming overwhelm and the importance of intentionality in daily life. Tune in and be encouraged that you too can live a slowed-down, intentional, rich life. This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17Today's guest: Tara Sun is the uplifting host of the popular women's podcast “Truth Talks with Tara” and the author of Surrender Your Story and Overbooked and Overwhelmed. She is a dynamic speaker and creative, using each of these platforms to equip women with the tools to know, love, and live God's Word in their daily lives. Tara's favorite titles are wife to her husband, Michael, and mom to their children. You'll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.Want to dive deeper into this month's verse? Join Natalie in the her monthly Bible Study.Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review!Links from today's show: Get to know Tara at TaraSunMinistries.com and @misstarasun.Check out this 4 step Bible study: The EASY Bible Study Method from Coffee and Bible Time.See the Bible as one big story with The One Story Bible, by Greg Gilbert (get it for 30% off!).Check out Dwell's BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR - 8/18-8/29.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

Overwhelmed, stuck, and not sure where to start? Yep, me too. In this episode, I'm talking about analysis paralysis—how it showed up in my literal garden, what it mirrors in business, and why waiting for the “perfect plan” keeps us spinning. If your to-do list feels like a wild, overgrown mess, this one's for you. Let's talk about how to move again, even if it's just one small thing at a time.   RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man HIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 6:53 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 15:54 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 532 – GRIEF DOESN'T CLOCK OUT – HOLDING SPACE WHILE RUNNING A BUSINESS EPISODE 523 – WHAT AN OLYMPIAN TAUGH ME ABOUT BUSINESS GRIT EPISODE 483 – 6 LESSONS I'VE LEARNED GROWING A 6-FIGURE BUSINESS EPISODE 433 – WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON? EPISODE 383 – WEAVING YOUR STORY INTO YOUR BRAND EPISODE 333 – STOP WASTING TIME EPISODE 283 – TRYING TO FIX TOO MANY THINGS EPISODE 233 – THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE LIST FOR CREATIVES (PART 2) EPISODE 183 – MARKETING PERSONALITIES WITH BRIT KOLO EPISODE 133 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH TAYLOR BRADFORD FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

With so many voices and differing information crowding the online space, feeling burned out is only a matter of time. Today, Jill emphasizes the need for focus, the value of choosing the right mentor, and the significance of sticking to a chosen business model in order to combat those feelings of overwhelm. Not every strategy will be right for you, so it's a good idea to ask yourself if it's the right piece of information for you and if it's the right time to start implementing.    Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like life is just too much right now?This episode is for you.Together, we'll lay down the weight of stress, fatigue, and emotional overload — and ask God for what only He can give: His peace, His strength, His presence.You don't have to carry it all alone. God invites you to come as you are — not strong, just present — and trust that He's enough.Through Scripture, and prayer, you'll be reminded:God is not overwhelmed by what overwhelms you.He is with you.He is for you.And He is able to do immeasurably more — even here.Let's pray.Let's rest in Him — together.Music: Healer (Instrumental) - Khamir MusicWe would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

The 3-Step Method to Train Employees EffectivelyAre you frustrated with employees who just can't seem to take ownership of the tasks you delegate? You're not alone. Most business owners struggle with the gap between handing off a task and actually getting it done right.In this episode, I break down the 3-step process I've developed to help my team become effective faster, without me constantly redoing their work. Here's what you'll discover: ✅ Why simply assigning tasks isn't enough and the best way to set your employees up for success. ✅ How to review their work without micromanaging (and the key questions to ask). ✅ The coaching framework that transforms “doers” into team members who think strategically like owners.Whether you're training your first hire or scaling a growing team, this process will save you time, reduce stress, and help you build a team that actually lightens your load.Tune in and learn how to stop babysitting tasks, and start leading a team that can truly run with responsibility.

Questions, comments? Shoot me a text.You don't need to overhaul your entire life to lose weight. In fact, trying to do everything at once — cutting sugar, meal prepping, tracking carbs, fasting, exercising harder — is exactly why most women feel like they're failing.In this episode of The Simplicity of Wellness Podcast, Amy shares a powerful metaphor that will change the way you approach weight loss: juggling. You'll discover why chasing too many “balls” at once leads to burnout, and how choosing just one simple focus can set you up for lasting success.What you'll learn:Why weight loss feels so overwhelming (and how to simplify it)The difference between dieting rules and supportive ritualsExamples of “one ball” you can choose this week to feel immediate progressHow small shifts build self-trust and create effortless maintenanceIf you've ever felt like you're dropping the ball when it comes to your health, this episode will help you stop juggling and start building a plan that actually works for your life.

This is a Fan Fav episode. How many times have you come across influencers and ads on social media promoting intermittent fasting for weight loss, increasing energy and feeling great? The issue for us as women is that we get half the story, none of the results we're really after and rarely does it turn into anything we can sustain over time. You're left feeling frustrated, anxious, still overweight and bloated, and more like your energy has taken a nosedive. The Fasting MD is on set this time with Lisa, Dr. Amy Shah, and the way she simplifies fasting for women that works in alignment with our cravings, our hormones and monthly cycles is seriously a Game Changer! Dr. Amy Shah is a double-board certified medical doctor specializing in food allergies, hormones and gut health. Her book, I'm So Effing Tired, is more like a groundbreaking blueprint for women to take control of their health like never before. In this episode Dr. Shah is laying out the foundational things we need to understand as women about our menstrual cycles and how to fast effectively to maximize your energy levels, your quality of sleep, and your hormones. Today is about how we stop fighting our biology, give ourselves grace, and learn to customize your approach to fasting, and why you'll want to start fasting, like today (or at least tomorrow). Key Pointers from Dr. Shah: 3-5 days Before Your Cycle: Avoid fasting, exercise, and big decisions - Eat high fiber, low glycemic foods. Focus on self care. Days 1-3 of your period - hormones are resetting, pay attention to how you are feeling. Day 14 of Your Monthly Cycle: Testosterone is spiking. Time to go harder on workout and make big confident bold moves during this time. How to Check-In with Yourself: How is your energy level? How is your sleep? How are your cravings? How are your hormones? Check out Dr. Amy Shah's book, I'm So Effing Tired: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Im-So-Effing-Tired-Burnout/dp/0358446422⁠ SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Amy Shah 0:37 | Boosts How You Feel Every Day 5:19 | Fasting In Flow With Your Cycle 11:55 | How Fasting Improves Gut Health 17:28 | The Power of Circadian Fasting 22:56 | Live Healthier Without Sanitizing 25:35 | Relationships & Your Gut Health 34:05 | Sleep, Hormones, & Feeling Younger 51:42 | How Fasting Reduces Inflammation 58:25 | Stress-Eating “Comfort Foods” 1:06:15 | Customize Intermittent Fasting 1:16:00 | How to Eat For Your Cycle Original air date: 3-1-23 ****************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ****************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dream for 2026 is to hire something called a household manager, but I honestly knew very little about what that actually meant or how it worked. So naturally, I had to bring on an expert to help me (and you!) figure this whole thing out. Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, walked me through everything from what a household manager actually does to the real costs involved. Spoiler alert: it's way more affordable than I thought! If you've ever felt like you need to duplicate yourself, or if you're spending 20+ hours a week just managing one kid's appointments like I did recently, this conversation is going to be a game-changer.Kelly breaks down exactly why this isn't just for wealthy families and how you can start small with just a few hours per week. This is the kind of support that takes over both the mental and physical load that's been weighing you down. I'm actively exploring this for our family, and after this conversation, I think you might be too.In This Episode, I'll Cover:What a household manager actually does and how they differ from cleaners or nanniesReal costs and budget-friendly ways to start with just 6-12 hours per weekHow to navigate partner resistance and privacy concerns when hiring helpThe step-by-step process of finding and vetting the right household managerWhy this solution works for families at every income level and life stageConnect with Kelly + Sage Hausewww.sagehaus.comwww.linkedin.com/in/kellyhubbellwww.instagram.com/mysagehaus_______________

If you’re living somewhere between curated perfection and chaos as a mother, you don’t want to miss Chris Fabry Live. Author, speaker, and homeschool mom Jamie Erickson says if you are an overwhelmed mom, it's time to quiet the chaos and reclaim what matters most. The overwhelm does not have to steal the joy of your motherhood journey. Hear encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson August thank you gift:Talking with God: Daily Readings Through the Psalms by Ryan Cook & Today in the Word Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is your transition from summer to school going? Did you get a chance to jump into our Back 2 Basics School Challenge? Hopefully you did and were able to get a few steps ahead of the freight train that is school.  If not, go back and check out those bonus episodes with our guests to make the transition to school a bit easier.  Today we are diving into something really special.  If you've ever felt like you're barely holding it all together, like you're constantly playing catch-up with your time, your to-do list, and your kid's needs, like you have zero margin ....you're not alone.  Been there, done that…in fact, I think every mom almost daily feels like they are just in survival mode, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. So today I'm sharing the inside scoop on what happened when a group of amazing moms said yes to something different—and how just a few weeks later, they went from chaos to clarity. From burned out and reactive to peaceful, confident, and even excited to plan their weeks. So if you're craving more margin, more clarity, and more calm—especially in this back-to-school season—this one's for you. Grab your drink of choice and let's get started.   Reminder:  Get Your Time Back Group Coaching is OPEN! Here's what you need to know: ✅ 10 weeks of group + personal coaching ✅ Only 8–10 spots available (kept small for accountability + 1:1 support) ✅ Doors close Aug 29 ✅ Coaching starts Sept 3 ✅ Revamp your schedule, routines, & systems with strategic time management tools ✅ Create your dream week & prepare for a peaceful holiday season ✨ Don't wait—spots will fill fast! If you want to grab your spot: https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/get-your-time-back-group-coaching/ If you have any questions you can email me at: contact@byrdmichelle.com or grab a free 20min coaching call https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

In this episode, we'll embark on a 12-minute guided meditation designed to cultivate peace, ease, and refuge in the present moment. This builds reslience.Our focus today is creating a sanctuary within ourselves. In a world filled with challenges—wars, layoffs, and economic uncertainty—we'll establish an inner refuge where we can temporarily set aside our concerns and simply be.We'll begin by consciously releasing our worries as we tune into our body, mind, and heart, acknowledging our current state without judgment.After resting in this space of refuge, we'll transition to practices of loving-kindness and compassion—first directed inward toward ourselves, then extending outward to all beings.May this practice bring you a sense of peace and renewal.PS: Introducing the…

David Pisarra joins Something For Everybody this week. David is a dedicated family law attorney with over 25 years of experience advocating for dads in custody and divorce cases.   David discusses the challenges men face in custody battles, the impact of domestic violence laws, and the importance of communication in relationships. David emphasizes the need for fathers to advocate for themselves in court and the significance of community support for men going through difficult times. He also addresses societal perceptions of parenting roles and the rise of children born out of wedlock, advocating for a more balanced view of fatherhood. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF

Feeling overwhelmed by homeschool chaos? You're not alone—and there's hope! Delise and Lisa chat with experienced homeschool mom Emily Phillip about the reality of creating sustainable rhythms for your homeschool family. Whether you're managing littles or navigating the challenge years, discover practical strategies for building routines that work—from morning flags that anchor your day to teaching teens independence through scheduling. Learn why "anything worth doing is worth doing poorly at first," how to give yourself grace during overwhelming seasons, and why slowing down might be the secret ingredient your family needs. Perfect for moms at every stage of the homeschool journey who want to move from surviving to thriving.   Resources: Emily's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilythehomeschooler Blessings and Motherhood episode with Emily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJGep_dcueU   This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by: Judson College: Judson College, North Carolina's only four-year accredited confessional Christian institution, equips passionate students with over 25 majors and exceptional faculty to pursue God's calling in ministry, missions, or the workplace while experiencing vibrant community through our unique House System. We're committed to making your divine calling affordable through extensive scholarships and special SBC church member discounts, so you can give your life for Christ's cause without overwhelming financial burden. Ready to answer your calling? Find out what makes Judson College experience different. https://judsoncollege.com/distinctives/   CC Plus Concurrent Enrollment: The Concurrent Enrollment Program is a flexible opportunity to earn college credit from an accredited Christian university while honoring homeschool families and program parameters contained in the Challenge Guide. Your student can remain in community while earning college credit for the work they are already doing which means community and mentoring stay in place while practicing the skills of learning through college!  Register now or learn more by going to classicalconversationsplus.com/concurrent-enrollment-program.

You love your kids. You love summer. But right about now? You've had enough. The lack of structure, the endless snacks, the back-to-school forms piling up—it's a lot. And if you're feeling scattered, behind, or just plain wiped, you're not failing. You're human.In this episode (pulled from a Facebook Live), I'm talking about what this season actually feels like for SLPs, why it's so tricky for ADHD brains, and the mindset + systems shifts that can keep you afloat until routines return.Here's what we'll cover:Why this season feels so hard (hint: it's not just you)The power of naming what's happening out loud to defuse shameWhat it really means to be gentle with yourself—and how to build up to itMy go-to strategy for B- work: the Minimum Viable Product approachPractical cues, reminders, and supports that actually help when life is chaosA quick mindset reframe that puts you back in the driver's seatWhether you're trying to keep up with eval reports, school paperwork, or just laundry and snacks on repeat, this episode will help you feel less alone—and remind you that you do have options (none of which involve being perfect). To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharpLearn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

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Last time we spoke about the crossing of Nanjing's Rubicon. By November 1, Shanghai had become a lost cause, the Chinese were forced to retreat. In the wake of this turmoil, the Japanese set their sights on Nanjing, keenly aware that its fall would spell disaster for Chiang Kai-Shek's government. Despite the desperate situation, guerrilla fighters began fortifying the city as civilians rallied to support the defense, preparing for the inevitable assault that loomed. However, political divisions plagued the Chinese leadership, with some generals advocating for abandoning the city. After intense discussions, it was decided that Nanjing would be a hill worth dying on, driven largely by propaganda needs. As November 12 approached, Japanese troops rapidly advanced west, capturing towns along the way and inflicting unimaginable brutality. On November 19, Yanagawa, a commander, took the initiative, decreeing that pursuing the retreating Chinese forces toward Nanjing was paramount.    #164 The Battle of Lake Tai Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. As the Chinese troops fled westwards, at 7:00 am on November 19th, Yanagawa issued instructions to his troops in the field. “The enemy's command system is in disarray, and a mood of defeat has descended over their entire army. They have lost the will to fight. We must not miss the opportunity to pursue the enemy to Nanjing.” The order went out to the 10th Army, sending, the 6th, 18th, and 114th Divisions west along the southern shore of Lake Tai, passing through Huzhou before turning right towards Nanjing. The Kunisaki Detachment, trained for rapid movement by water and land, was ordered east along the Yangtze River near Wuhu city and, if possible, cross the river to cut off the Chinese Army's retreat from Nanjing. Yanagawa envisioned an operation unlike any other conducted by the Japanese Army in recent history. He believed this could not only end the war but also surpass previous victories, such as the defeat of tsarist Russia more than three decades earlier. Confident in a swift victory, he wrote in a follow-up message to his commanders, “The day is near when the banner of the Rising Sun will fly over Nanjing's city wall.” However, Yanagawa's order elicited panic in Tokyo once it became known. His superiors viewed it as an outrageous attempt to entirely change the war focus away from the north. They understood that taking Nanjing was primarily a political decision rather than a strategic one. There was still hopes of finding terms through the Germans to end the conflict, thus carving up more of China. The Japanese did not want to become bogged down in a real war. Major General Tada was particularly opposed to increasing efforts on the Shanghai front. He belonged to a faction that believed the best way to avoid a quagmire in China was to deliver a swift, decisive blow to the Chinese Army. This mindset had turned him into a major advocate for landing a strong force in Hangzhou Bay in early November. Nevertheless, he had initially resisted expanding operations to the Suzhou-Jiaxing line, only relenting on the condition that this line would not be crossed under any circumstances. Tada's immediate response was to halt the 10th Army's offensive. Shimomura Sadamu, Ishiwara Kanji's hardline successor as chief of operations, strongly disagreed, arguing that field commanders should have the authority to make significant decisions. Undeterred, Tada insisted on restraining the field commanders, and at 6:00 pm on November 20th, the Army General Staff sent a cable to the Central China Area Army reprimanding them for advancing beyond Order No. 600, which had established the Suzhou-Jiaxing line. The response from the Central China Area Army arrived two days later whereupon the field commanders argued that Nanjing needed to be captured to bring the war to an early conclusion. To do otherwise, they argued, would provide the enemy with an opportunity to regain the will to fight. Moreover, the officers claimed that delaying the decisive battle would not sit well with the Japanese public, potentially jeopardizing national unity. On the same day it responded to Tokyo, the Central China Area Army instructed the 10th Army to proceed cautiously: “The pursuit to Nanjing is to be halted, although you may still send an advance force towards Huzhou. Each division is to select four or five battalions to pursue the enemy rapidly”. The remainder of the troops were instructed to advance towards Huzhou and prepare to join the pursuit “at any time.” Meanwhile Chiang Kai-shek officially appointed Tang Shengzhi as the commandant of Nanjing's garrison. Born in 1889, Tang embodied the era of officers leading China into war with Japan. They straddled the line between old and new China. During their youth, they lived in a society that had seen little change for centuries, where young men immersed themselves in 2,000-year-old classics to prepare for life. Like their ancestors across countless generations, they were governed by an emperor residing in a distant capital. Following the 1911 revolution, they embraced the new republic and received modern military training, Tang, for instance, at the esteemed Baoding Academy in northern China. Yet, they struggled to fully relinquish their traditional mindsets. These traditional beliefs often included a significant distrust of foreigners. Before his appointment as garrison commander, Tang had led the garrison's operations section. During this time, Chiang Kai-shek suggested that he permit the German chief advisor, General Alexander von Falkenhausen, to attend staff meetings. Tang hesitated, expressing concern due to Falkenhausen's past as a military official in Japan and the current alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan. “That's not good, is it?” he asked. Chiang reassured him that Falkenhausen was an experienced officer who remembered earlier loyalties despite political shifts in Berlin. “It's all right,” Chiang insisted, “we can trust him.” Reluctantly, Tang acquiesced but never fully trusted the German officer. Tang also faced issues with morale. He was Hunanese, the majority of his troops were locals, many from Nanjing. Tang also suffered from many ongoing illnesses. While he put on a bravado face, its unlikely he expected to be able to defend the capital for very long. On November 19th, the IJA 16th division and Shigeto Detachment conquered Changshu, a crucial point along the Wufu defense line, spanning from Fushan on the Yangtze to Suzhou and then to Wujiang sitting on the shores of Lake Tai. The fight for Changshu had surprised the Japanese. As they approached they ran into a network of interlocking cement pillboxes that had to be taken individually, resulting in heavy casualties. Frequently, when the Japanese believed they had finally destroyed a position and advanced, they were dismayed to discover that some defenders remained alive, continuing to fire at their flanks. Another obstacle facing them was Chinese artillery. During the night's capture of the city, the Japanese makeshift camps were hit relentlessly by bombardment. That same day further south, the IJA 9th division captured Suzhou , reporting to the press they did so without firing a single shot. General Matsui wrote in his diary “The enemy troops near Suzhou have completely lost their morale. Some soldiers are discarding their equipment and surrendering, while others flee westward in utter chaos. Our forces have not encountered the resistance we anticipated. So far, the Shanghai Expeditionary Force has achieved all its objectives. I am thrilled by this.” In reality, this was mere propaganda. The IJA 9th Division actually had to overpower a series of Chinese pillboxes outside the city. Once they entered through the medieval walls, they faced the task of eliminating pockets of resistance one by one. According to Japanese sources, over 1,000 Chinese soldiers were killed during these clearing operations. The Japanese found a wealth of spoils in Suzhou. Among the booty were 100 artillery pieces and other military equipment. Historically known as one of China's wealthiest cities, Suzhou still contained an abundance of loot even after months of conflict. Many Japanese soldiers had their pockets filled with cigarettes after raiding a tobacco factory, while others transported barrels filled with coins after robbing a bank. Meanwhile the government had officially moved from Nanjing to Chongqing. Chongqing was an unusual choice for the new capital as it was historically something of a backwater, not very cosmopolitan such as the great coastal cities in the east. However it was distant enough to be out of reach from the Japanese land forces, but not so distant that it would make governing China impossible. Not all the governmental agencies moved to Chongqing at once. The foreign ministry first moved to Wuhan, as did most of the foreign diplomats. Yet out of some several hundred foreign nationals, 30 American and 19 British did stay behind in Nanjing. Tang Shengzhi met with the remaining foreign community and began promising them guarantees of their lives and property would be protected to the fullest. In turn the foreign community were thinking up ways to help defend the city's civilian population. They formed a special demilitarized district, akin to the one in Shanghai. They named it the Jacquinot Safety Zone after its founder, French Jesuit Robert Jacquinot de Besange. An international committee for establishing a neutral zone for noncombatants in Nanjing was formed on November 19th and famously John Rabe chaired it. The committee knew their neutral zone depended solely upon Japan respecting it, thus Rabe was an ideal pick for chairman. Meanwhile Chiang Kai-Shek was determined to stay for as long as possible in Nanjing, and remain in the public view to maintain morale. Song Meiling also went around touring the capital by automobile to raise public spirit. Preparations for battle were being dished out in haste. Du Yuming, the commander of Nanjing's armored regiment was called up to the headquarters of He Yingqin, then chief of staff. There Du was briefed on Chiang Kai-Shek's war plans and how his tiny armored force would fit in. He Yingqin said “It has been decided that Tang Shengzhi is to defend Nanjing. Chairman Chiang wants the German vehicles to stay in Nanjing and fight.” This was referring to their Leichter Panzerspahwagen or “sd KFZ 221” armored cars. These were recent purchases from Germany. Du questioned using them however “The German vehicles are the best armor we have at the moment, but they have no cannon, only machine guns, so their firepower is limited. We just have 15 of them. And they are not suited for the terrain around Nanjing, with all its rivers and lakes.” Du instead argued for using the British-made Vickers Carden Lloyd tanks. Of these China had recently purchased the amphibious variants. Du said “Those tanks both have machine guns and cannon, and they can float. They are much more useful for the Nanjing area.” He further suggested the tanks might even make it to the other side of the Yangtze once all hope was out. To this He replied “No, don't even think about crossing the Yangtze. The chairman wants the tank crews to fight to the death.” As far as war strategy was concerned, China had actually developed one against Japan decades prior. Ever since the nasty conflicts between the two nations had broken out back during the Great War days, China sought an answer to Japan's aggression. One man rose to the occasion, a young officer named Jiang Baili. In 1922 Jiang wrote “The only way to prevail over the enemy, will be to do the opposite of what he does in every respect. It will be to his advantage to seek a quick resolution; we should aim for protracted warfare. He will try to focus on a decisive blow at the front line; we should move to the second line of defense and rob him of the opportunity to concentrate his forces in one place.” Soon Jiang became the forefather in China for theories involving protracted war. One could also call it a war of attrition, and it was the type of war suited to China. In the words of Jiang “We should thank our ancestors. China is blessed with two major advantages, a vast land area and a huge population. Abstaining from fighting will be enough. And if we do fight, we should drag it out. We should force the front to move west, and turn our weakness into strength, while allowing the enemy to overstretch himself”. China's geography significantly influenced Jiang's military strategy. In his works titled Organization of Mechanized Forces, Jiang wrote “The flat North Chinese plain offers ideal conditions for a large mechanized army. In contrast, the agricultural regions further south, characterized by their mix of rice paddies and waterways, are far less suitable.” Faced with a technologically superior enemy, China had no option but to draw the opponent away from the north, where their armored units would dominate the battlefield, to the Yangtze River area, where their mobility would be severely restricted. Jiang served as the director of the prestigious military academy at Baoding, near Beijing, where he could instill his philosophies in the minds of upcoming leaders of the Chinese armed forces, including Tang Shengzhi. Tang was able to put Jiang's theories into practice. In the autumn of 1935, he played a crucial role in planning and executing the decade's largest military maneuver. Conducted south of the Yangtze, between Nanjing and Shanghai, this drill involved over 20,000 troops, allowing for a realistic simulation of battle conditions. Its primary objective was to test the strategy of "luring the enemy in deep." Upon concluding the maneuver, Tang described the location as exceptionally well chosen, a tank commander's nightmare. The area consisted of steep hills alongside rivers, with very few robust roads and virtually no bridges capable of supporting tanks. Countless small paddy fields were divided by dikes that rarely exceeded a few feet in width, perfectly suited for swift infantry movements but utterly inadequate for tracked vehicles. It appeared to be a graveyard for any mechanized army. As the war broke out with Japan, Jiang's ideas initially seemed validated. Chiang Kai-shek deliberately refrained from deploying his best troops to the northern Beijing area. Instead, he chose to instigate a significant battle in and around Shanghai, where the terrain presented the exact disadvantages for Japanese armor that Jiang had anticipated. Although the Japanese gradually introduced tactical innovations that allowed them to navigate the partly submerged paddy fields north and west of Shanghai, their tanks often found themselves forced along elevated roads, making them vulnerable targets for hidden Chinese infantry. For several weeks during September and October, the Shanghai area indeed resembled a quagmire, seemingly poised to ensnare the Japanese forces until they were utterly depleted. However, the successful Japanese landings in early November, first in Hangzhou Bay and then on the south bank of the Yangtze, dramatically changed things. The stalemate was broken, allowing the Japanese Army to advance despite the persistent challenges posed by the local geography. What would happen next would determine whether Jiang's theories from a decade earlier could work or if Japan's tanks would ultimately triumph even in the river terrain south of the Yangtze.  The Japanese field commanders' decision to shift their focus from defeating Chinese forces near Shanghai to pursuing them all the way to Nanjing, sent ripples throughout the ranks. Every unit had to reconsider their plans, but none felt the impact more acutely than the 6th Division. As one of the first contingents of the 10th Army to come ashore in Hangzhou Bay in early November, its soldiers had advanced with remarkable ease, cutting through the defenses like a knife through butter. Now, with orders to drive west towards Nanjing, they were required to make a huge U-turn and head south. Geography hurt them greatly, specifically the presence of Lake Tai. The original Shanghai Expeditionary Force, bolstered by the 16th Division and other newly arrived units, was set to advance north of the lake, while the 10th Army was tasked with operations to the south of it. This situation implied that the 6th Division had to hurry to catch up with the rest of the 10th Army.   Upon turning south, they reached Jiashan on November 21, only to face a brutal outbreak of cholera among their ranks, which delayed their advance by three days. Meanwhile the other elements of the 10th Army, including the Kunisaki Detachment and the 18th and 114th Divisions advanced  rapidly, entering Huzhou on November 23. To speed up their advance they had commandeered every vessel they could grab and tossed men in piece meal across the southern bank of Lake Tai to its western shore.  However the 10th army was unaware that they would soon face a brutal fight. As the Chinese government evacuated Nanjing, fresh troops from Sichuan province in southwest China were being unloaded at the city's docks and marched toward imminent danger. Starting to disembark on November 20, these soldiers formed the Chinese 23rd Group Army. They presented an exotic sight, sporting broad straw hats typical of southern China, often adorned with yellow and green camouflage patterns. While some appeared freshly uniformed, many were ill-prepared for the colder central Chinese winter, dressed in thin cotton better suited for subtropical climates. A number looked as ragged as the most destitute coolie. Nearly all wore straw shoes that required repairs every evening after a long day of marching. Their equipment was rudimentary and often quite primitive. The most common weapon among the newly arrived soldiers was a locally produced rifle from Sichuan, yet many had no firearms at all, carrying only “stout sticks and packs” into battle. Each division had a maximum of a dozen light machine guns, and radio communication was available only at the brigade level and above. The absence of any artillery or heavy equipment was quite alarming. It was as if they expected to be facing a warlord army of the 1920s. They were organized into five divisions and two brigades, supplied by Liu Xiang, a notable southern warlord. Remarkably, Liu Xiang had been one of Chiang Kai-shek's worst enemies less than a year prior. Now, Liu's troops fought alongside Chiang's against Japan, yet their loyalties remained fiercely provincial, listening to Liu Xiang rather than Chiang Kai-shek. China's warlord era never really ended. Chiang Kai-Shek was actually doing two things at once, meeting the enemy but also getting warlord troops away from their provincial powerbase. This in turn would reduce the influence of regional warlords. Now the Chinese recognized the had to stop the Japanese from reaching Wuhu, a Yangtze port city due south of Nanjing, basically the last escape route from the capital. If it was captured, those in Nanjing would be effectively stuck. General Gu Zhutong, who personally witnessed the chaotic evacuation of Suzhou, had already dispatched two divisions from Guangxi province to block the Japanese advance. However, they were quickly routed. Liu Xiang's troops were then sent to fill the gap on the battlefield. By the last week of November, the Japanese 10th Army and the newly arrived Sichuan divisions, were converging on the same area southwest of Lake Tai. Marching as quickly as possible, they were fated to clash in one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Nanjing campaign. As the Sichuanese troops reached the battlefield at the end of November, they  quickly realized just how ill-equipped they were to confront the modern Japanese Army. The Sichuan divisions hurried towards Lake Tai, primarily marching after sunset to avoid harassment from Japanese aircraft. A significant challenge for the soldiers was the condition of the roads, which were paved with gravel that wore down their straw shoes. Despite their best efforts to repair their footwear late at night, many soldiers found themselves entering battle barefoot. Along their route, they encountered numerous Chinese soldiers retreating. One particular column caught their attention; these troops were better uniformed and equipped, appearing as though they had not seen battle at all. They looked rested and well-nourished, as if they had just emerged from their barracks. This prompted unspoken doubts among the Sichuanese soldiers. Upon arriving in Guangde, the 145th Division quickly began fortifying its positions, particularly around a strategic airfield near the city and dispatched units towards the town of Sian. On November 25, skirmishes erupted throughout the day, and on the following day, the Chinese soldiers began facing the full force of the advancing enemy. Japanese planes bombed the Chinese positions near Sian, followed by rapid tank assaults from the 18th Japanese Division. Unaccustomed to combat against armored vehicles, they quickly routed. The Japanese forces rolled over the shattered Chinese defenses and advanced to capture Sian with minimal resistance. To make matters worse, amidst this critical moment when the Sichuan troops were engaged in their first battle against a foreign enemy, Liu Xiang, fell seriously ill. In his place, Chiang Kai-shek assigned one of his most trusted commanders, Chen Cheng. The Sichuanese soldiers were not happy with the new alien commander. Meanwhile, the Nine Power Treaty Conference in Brussels held its final session. The delegates concluded three weeks of fruitless discussions with a declaration that immediately struck observers as lacking any real substance. The decree stated “Force by itself can provide no just and lasting solution for disputes between nations,”. This was met with approval from all participants except Italy, one of Japan's few allies in Europe. They strongly urged that hostilities be suspended and that peaceful processes be pursued, but offered zero consequences for either belligerent should they choose not to comply. As they say today in politics, a nothing burger. China found itself resorting to shaming the international community into action, with barely any success.  In Berlin, the evening following the conference's conclusion, diplomats gathered as the Japanese embassy hosted a dinner to mark the first anniversary of the Anti-Comintern Pact. Among the guests, though he probably really did not want to be there, was Adolf Hitler. The Japanese Communications Minister, Nagai Ryutaro, speaking via radio stated “The Sino-Japanese conflict is a holy struggle for us. The objective is to hold the Nanjing government accountable for its anti-Japanese stance, to liberate the Chinese people from the red menace, and to secure peace in the Far East.” By hosting such an event, Germany was basically signalling that she would abandon her old Chinese ally to forge a stronger partnership with Japan. This was driving the world into two camps that would emerge as the Axis and Allies. My favorite boardgame by the way, I make a lot of goofy videos on my youtube channel about it.  Back at the front, a city sat midway along the Yangtze River between Shanghai and Nanjing, Jiangyin. By Chinese standards, Jiangyin was not a large city; its population numbered just 50,000, most of whom had already fled by the end of November. The city's military significance had considerably diminished after a naval battle in late September resulted in the sinking of half the Chinese fleet, forcing the remainder to retreat upriver. Nevertheless, the Chinese still maintained control on land. This became a pressing concern for the Japanese after the fall of Suzhou and Changshu led to the collapse of the Wufu defensive line. Consequently, the next line of defense was the Xicheng line, of which Jiangyin formed the northern end. The city stood directly in the path of the 13th Japanese Division, positioned at the far right of the front line. Jiangyin featured 33 partially fortified hills, and like many other cities in the region, its primary defense was a robust 10-mile wall constructed of brick and stone. Standing 30 feet high, the wall was reinforced on the inside by an earthen embankment measuring up to 25 feet in diameter. Defending Jiangyin alone was the 112th Division, comprising approximately 5,000 soldiers. Only in November did it receive reinforcements from the 103rd Division, which had previously participated in the brutal fighting in Shanghai and withdrew westward after the Japanese victory there. Like the 112th, the 103rd also consisted of around 5,000 soldiers from former warlord armies, though they hailed from the hot and humid southwest of China rather than the cold and arid northeast. Both divisions faced an adversary with far superior equipment and training. Just hours after Japanese observation balloons appeared on the horizon, their artillery opened fire. The initial shells fell at approximately 30 second intervals, but the pace quickly accelerated. Most of the shells landed near the river, obliterating the buildings in that area. The explosions tore up telephone wires, severing communication between the scattered Chinese units. As the first shells began to fall over Jiangyin, Tang Shengzhi gathered with Chinese and foreign journalists in Nanjing, openly acknowledging the monumental challenge ahead but resolutely vowing to defend Nanjing to the bitter end. “Even though it is lagging behind in material terms, China has the will to fight. Since the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, we have suffered defeats in various theaters, but we will continue to fight until we achieve final victory.” Tang then promised that Nanjing would be fought to the last man. As early as November 14, the central government had ordered the evacuation of women and children from Nanjing, calling for all means of transportation available to be dedicated to this purpose. However, this directive proved to be an empty proclamation. Almost all resources were directed toward relocating government officials westward. Moving office furniture and filing cabinets took precedence over evacuating people. The government commandeered 600 trucks and 220 boats and ships to aid in this effort, but once those means of transportation were exhausted, little remained for the common people. In the final days of November, Nanjing's mayor, Ma Chaojun, attempted to rectify this dire situation. He sent a cable to the Ministry of Communications requesting that the ships used to relocate government agencies be returned to Nanjing as soon as possible to assist with the evacuation. For most vessels, there wasn't enough time to make the journey back. The people of Nanjing were left to fend for themselves. Meanwhile the battles south and west of the Lake Tai continued to rage in late November. While the 18th Japanese Division advanced toward Guangde, aiming eventually for Wuhu and the Yangtze River, the 114th Japanese Division received different orders. It turned right along the western bank of Lake Tai, clearly intending to push onward to Nanjing. Awaiting them was the 144th Chinese Division, consisting primarily of Sichuanese soldiers. They dug in across the one viable road running west of the lake, with a large body of water on one side and rugged terrain on the other. This terrain forced the Japanese to attack over a narrow front, constraining the advantage they held due to their technological superiority. The Chinese were able to concentrate their limited artillery, primarily mountain guns that could be disassembled and transported by mules or even men, on the advancing Japanese attackers, and utilized it effectively. They allowed the Japanese to shell their positions without immediate retaliation, waiting until the infantry was within 1,000 yards before ordering their mountain guns to open fire. The result was devastating; the Japanese column became disorganized, and their advance stalled. However, just as the Chinese artillery appeared on the verge of achieving a significant victory, the decision was made to withdraw. The officers responsible for the mountain guns argued that the Japanese would soon overrun their positions, and it was preferable to take preemptive measures to prevent their valuable equipment from falling into enemy hands. The commanders of the 144th Division reluctantly concurred. The Chinese did their best to maintain the facade that their artillery remained in position, but the Japanese quickly noticed the weakened defense and attacked with renewed fervor. Despite this setback, Chinese soldiers found their morale boosted as their division commander, Guo Junqi, led from the front, issuing orders from a stretcher after sustaining a leg injury. However, deprived of their artillery, the Chinese faced increasingly dire odds, and they were pushed back along the entire front. As the Chinese front neared collapse, the officers of the 144th Division faced yet another challenge: Japanese infantry approached across Lake Tai in boats commandeered in previous days. With no artillery to defend themselves, the Chinese could only direct small arms fire at the vessels, allowing the Japanese to make an almost unimpeded landing. This was the final straw. Under pressure from two sides, the 144th Division had no choice but to abandon its position, retreating westward toward the main Chinese force around Guangde. Jiangyin endured two days of continuous shelling before the Japanese infantry attack commenced, but the city was fortified to withstand such a bombardment of this magnitude and duration. The 33 hills in and around the city had long served as scenic viewpoints and natural strongholds. The tallest hill, known as Mount Ding, rose 900 feet above the area, providing a commanding view and boasted over 100 artillery pieces. By late November, when the Japanese Army reached the area, most civilians had fled, but their homes remained, and the Chinese defenders effectively utilized them, converting them into concealed strongholds. The attack by the Japanese 13th Division on November 29 was led by the 26th Brigade on its right flank and the 103rd Brigade on its left. The advance proved challenging, constantly disrupted by Chinese ambushes. As a row of Japanese soldiers cautiously crossed an empty field, gunshots would erupt, striking down one of their ranks while the others scrambled for cover, desperately trying to identify the source of the fire. The Chinese launched frequent counterattacks, and on several occasions, individual Japanese units found themselves cut off from the main body and had to be rescued. Despite some setbacks, the 13th Division made satisfactory progress, bolstered by both land and ship-based artillery, and soon nearly encircled Jiangyin, leaving only a narrow corridor to the west of the city. However, the Chinese artillery was well-prepared, effectively targeting Japanese vessels on the Yangtze River. This led to an artillery duel that lasted three hours, resulting in several hits on Japanese ships; however, the Chinese batteries also suffered considerable damage. In the sector of the 103rd Chinese Division, the defenders had taken time to construct deep antitank ditches, hindering the advance of Japanese armored units. During the night of November 29-30, the Chinese organized suicide missions behind enemy lines to level the playing field. Armed only with a belt, a combat knife, a rifle, and explosives, the soldiers infiltrated Japanese positions, targeting armored vehicles. They quietly climbed onto the tanks, dropping hand grenades into turrets or detonating explosives strapped to their bodies. Though reducing Japanese armored superiority granted the Chinese some time, the attackers' momentum simply could not be stopped. On November 30, the Japanese launched a relentless assault on Mount Ding, the dominant hill in the Jiangyin area. Supported by aircraft, artillery, and naval bombardments, Japanese infantry engaged the entrenched Chinese company at the summit. After a fierce and bloody battle, the Japanese succeeded in capturing the position. The Chinese company commander, Xia Min'an, withdrew with his troops toward Jiangyin to report the loss to the regimental command post. When the deputy commander of the 103rd Division, Dai Zhiqi, heard the news, he was furious and wanted to execute Xia on the spot. However, Xia's regimental commander intervened, saving him from a firing squad. Instead, he insisted that Xia redeem himself by recapturing the hill from the Japanese. Xia was put in command of a company that had previously been held in reserve. What followed was a fierce battle lasting over four hours. Eventually, the Japanese were forced to relinquish the hill, but the victory came at a steep price, with numerous casualties on both sides, including the death of Xia Min'an. The last days of November also witnessed chaotic fighting around Guangde, where the unfamiliar terrain added to the confusion for both sides. For the Chinese, this chaos was exacerbated by their upper command issuing contradictory orders, instructing troops to advance and retreat simultaneously. Pan Wenhua, the Sichuanese commander of the 23rd Army, prepared a pincer maneuver, directing the 13th Independent Brigade to launch a counterattack against the town of Sian, which was held by the Japanese, while the 146th Division would attack from the south. Both units set out immediately. However, due to a lack of radio equipment, a common issue among the Sichuanese forces, they did not receive the new orders to withdraw, which originated not from Pan Wenhua but from Chen Cheng, the Chiang Kai-shek loyalist who had taken command after Liu Xiang fell ill and was eager to assert his authority. Fortunately, the officers of the 13th Independent Brigade were alerted to the general order for withdrawal by neighboring units and managed to halt their advance on Sian in time. The 146th Division, however, had no such luck and continued its march toward the Japanese-occupied city. It was joined by the 14th Independent Brigade, which had just arrived from Wuhu and was also unaware of the general retreat order. Upon reaching Sian, these Chinese troops engaged in intense close combat with the Japanese. It was a familiar scenario of Japanese technological superiority pitted against Chinese determination. The Japanese brought armor up from the rear, while the Chinese lay in ambush, tossing hand grenades into tank turrets before jumping onto the burning vehicles to kill any surviving crew members. As the fighting around the flanks slowed, the area in front of Guangde became the focal point of the battle. Japanese soldiers advanced toward the city during the day, passing piles of dead Chinese and numerous houses set ablaze by retreating defenders. At night, the situation became perilous for the Japanese, as Chinese forces infiltrated their positions under the cover of darkness. In the confusion, small units from both sides often got lost and were just as likely to encounter hostile forces as friendly ones. Despite the chaos along the front lines, it was evident that the Japanese were gaining the upper hand primarily due to their material superiority. Japanese artillery bombarded Guangde, igniting many structures, while infantry approached the city from multiple directions. The Chinese 145th Division, led by Rao Guohua, was nearing its breaking point. In a desperate gamble, on November 30, Rao ordered one of his regiments to counterattack, but the regimental commander, sensing the futility of the move, simply refused. This refusal was a personal failure for Rao, one he could not accept. Deeply ashamed, Rao Guohua withdrew from Guangde. As darkness enveloped the battlefield, he and a small group of staff officers found a place to rest for the night in a house near a bamboo grove. Overwhelmed with anguish, he penned a letter to Liu Xiang, apparently unaware that Liu had been evacuated to the rear due to stomach issues. In the letter, he apologized for his inability to hold Guangde. Telling his bodyguard to get some rest, he stepped outside, disappearing into the bamboo grove. Shortly thereafter, his staff heard a single gunshot. When they rushed out and searched the dense bamboo, they found Rao sitting against a tree, his service weapon beside him. Blood streamed thickly from a wound to his temple. He was already dead. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. As the Japanese forces advanced on Nanjing, tensions escalated within the Chinese leadership. While Commander Tang Shengzhi fortified the city, some sought retreat. Japanese Commander Yanagawa, confident of victory, pushed his troops westward, disregarding high command's hesitations. Meanwhile, ill-equipped Sichuanese reinforcements hurried to defend Nanjing, braving cholera and disorganization. Intense battles unfolded around Lake Tai, marked by fierce ambushes and casualties. 

Welcome to the Christmas series! Overwhelmed yet full of purpose, Mary sings a song to the Lord. A divinely woven melody of redemption and promise.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Phillip L. Swagel, Director, “CBO's Estimate of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of Public Law 119-21,” August 15, 2025, https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-08/61659-SPAYGO.pdf, Congressional Budget Office. Bill Heniff Jr., “Budget Enforcement Procedures: The Senate Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Rule,” January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RL31943, Congress.gov. Madeline Ashley, “CBO report warns of nearly $500B in potential Medicare cuts,” August 18, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cbo-report-warns-of-nearly-500b-in-potential-medicare-cuts/, Becker's Hospital Review. Alex Kacik, “Looming uninsured surge may overwhelm ERs. Here's who can help.” August 18, 2025, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-medicaid-cuts-er-overcrowdfng-kaiser-permanente/, Modern Healthcare. Michigan Center for Rural Health, “Michigan Center for Rural Health Releases Rural Health Equity Plan Focused on Advancing Equity in Rural Michigan,” August 18, 2025, https://mcrh.msu.edu/News-and-Events/News/2025/08/RHEP-2025. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Do you ever feel like you're not enough, that everything depends on you, or that there's simply not enough time in the day—even time for God? If you've been running on empty and feeling the weight of overwhelm, this episode is your invitation to pause and reset. In today's conversation, we're uncovering the common lies that working Christian moms often believe—lies about busyness, worth, and pressure—and replacing them with the life-giving truth of God's Word. You'll walk away with encouragement and biblical wisdom to help you step into more peace, presence, and balance in your daily life. Whether you're juggling career, motherhood, and faith, or just longing for space to breathe, this episode will give you practical hope and a spiritual reset for your heart. ✨ What you'll learn in this episode: The lies that keep working moms stuck in overwhelm How God's truth brings freedom and peace in daily life Encouragement for moms who feel like there's never enough time Faith-based strategies to reclaim presence and balance

In this episode, I sit down with a homeschool mom who's feeling the weight of overwhelm as she looks ahead to the school year. We talk about the common pressure to "do it all," how to simplify your approach, and how to know what to teach your kids.If you've ever wondered:When should I really start teaching formal writing?How do I know if I'm doing enough?What matters most during the early years of homeschooling?…then this conversation will feel like a deep breath. You'll hear practical, grace-filled guidance and walk away with permission to slow down and focus on what truly matters.Tune in and get grounded before the homeschool year begins!

In a world and culture that preaches and sells the lie of busyness=importance, it takes intentionality to function differently. It's too often that our relationships, jobs, kids, work and social life get the best of us and God gets the leftovers. But imagine a world where that was reversed? That our lives actually were an outpouring of God within us. Join us and our new friend, author and fellow podcaster Tara Sun as we talk about the slippery slope of becoming overwhelmed and overbooked and how we can learn to make choices to live in the truth of who God made us to be instead. Connect with Tara: @misstarasun Tara's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Overbooked-Overwhelmed-Keep-Youre-Trying/dp/1400239249 Tara's Podcast: https://www.tarasunministries.com/podcast Craving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you're following along on Instagram @goingtherethepodcast and subscribe to our podcast so that you never miss a new episode! If you love what you heard, we'd be so happy if you left us a rating and review on your podcast app. This way, more people can find us and join our fun convo!

If you're feeling unmotivated, then this is for you, especially if you're feeling unmotivated because of overwhelm. Many times we can reach a point of lacking motivation or desire to do anything because there is so much on our plate, so much on our minds, and so much going on all around us. So in this episode, I'm going to share why that happens and practical steps for what you can do about it.   In this episode, you will learn: Why overwhelm, not laziness, is often the real cause of lost motivation My 5-step reset to help you move from mental fog to clear, focused action How to meet yourself with compassion instead of pressure when your energy is low   Mentioned in episode: How to Get Organized with High-Functioning Anxiety: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/organizing-with-high-functioning-anxiety/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DlEYrWdOVmo Do You Have Unrealistic Expectations? Here's What To Do: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/unrealistic-expectations/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEkbSU53zJo Feeling Unmotivated? This is for you: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/feeling-unmotivated/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/WwDydU0DnVg   ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ———————  

For our third week of book club, we're covering three chapters, all about: how anxiety and stress leads to overwhelm (and how to conquer that and live more like Mary in a Martha world), prioritizing God's presence when life is overwhelming and overstimulating, and not overcommitting our schedules to the point of missing Him. My new book, "⁠⁠Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life⁠⁠" is out now and to celebrate, we're kicking off a month-long podcast book club. Each week, we'll walk through a few chapters together, hear the raw stories of how this book came to be and reflect on what this means for our own lives. You'll need a copy of the book as we'll be calling out specific parts of the book and I'll be setting you loose on reading and reflection questions! Tara's book is now available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ - also in audiobook format! Find it in your local Barnes and Noble as well as select Walmart's across the nation. FOLLOW TRUTH TALKS WITH TARA ON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewelry line⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is about experiencing.Instead of more theory, I'm guiding you through a live somatic reset so you can actually feel what nervous system regulation is like in your body.If you've been running on empty, stuck in go-mode, or caught in cycles of anxiety, irritability, or shut-down, this is your chance to pause, soften, and reconnect.We'll explore together: ✔️ Why dysregulation can start to feel “normal” — and even productive ✔️ The key differences between survival mode and true ease ✔️ What regulation looks and feels like in your body, emotions, and relationships ✔️ A simple guided practice you can use anytime to shift back into balanceThis episode is designed to give you a felt sense of what's possible when your nervous system is at ease.And if you want to go deeper, this is exactly the kind of work we'll be doing together inside my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, on Tuesday, August 26.

Episode 78 Friends, it's no surprise that I start this episode by going down a rabbit trail. This time it was about hazel nuts. But the real reason I have today's guest, Tara Sun, on the program is to talk about her new book,  Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You are Just Trying To Keep Up With Life. Tara and I talk about the story behind the book and I especially loved talking about some of the parts that resonated with me most. One of those was how we both struggle to say no because we both love saying yes. There is a chapter in her book that addresses this by inviting us to be on mission for God and recognizing that sometimes that means saying no to things that aren't part of that mission.  Another important thing we talked about is that this book isn't going to give you the perfect organizational system or the best baskets and bins to buy so that you will feel more peaceful and less overwhelmed. What it will do is point you to the true source of peace and that is Jesus. There is so much more we discuss in this episode. I know you're going to get so much out of it. I did! Listen and share with your friends! And don't forget to leave a review of the podcast if you haven't done that already. Help me spread the word! Thanks friends.  Where to find Tara: Find Tara's book here Find Tara's website here Find Tara on Instagram here Find Tara's podcast here  Resources mentioned in this episode: Find the book Domestic Monastery here  The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this episode: tax planning strategies, financial independence, empowering women in finance, real estate investments, overcoming financial shame with Susan GeistEpisode SummaryAdam welcomes Susan Geist, a financial expert focused on empowering women to take control of their finances and achieve Financial Independence. They discuss various tax planning strategies, the importance of understanding different income buckets, and how women can navigate financial challenges. Susan shares her personal journey to Financial Independence and provides actionable insights for listeners seeking to improve their financial literacy.Guest BioSusan Geist is a financial expert and co-founder of Rising Femme Wealth, an organization dedicated to helping women achieve financial empowerment and independence. With a background in tax strategy and personal finance, Susan guides women in understanding their financial options and making informed decisions to create the lives they desire.Resources & Books Mentioned"Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki"The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL CollinsGuest Contact InformationRising Femme Wealth: https://www.risingfemmewealth.com/Free Tax Smart Financial Independence Guide: http://www.risingfemmewealth.com/mindfulKey TakeawaysUnderstanding the three income buckets (active, portfolio, passive) is crucial for effective tax planning.Empowering women to take control of their finances is essential for achieving Financial Independence.Tax planning should be integrated into an overall wealth plan, considering personal values and lifestyle goals.Utilizing tax-advantaged accounts, such as 401(k)s and HSAs, can significantly impact long-term financial health.Real estate investments offer unique tax benefits, including depreciation and 1031 exchanges.Overcoming financial shame and taking proactive steps towards financial literacy is vital for women seeking empowerment.PS: Introducing the…

She's BAAAACK - Tara Sun (from EP 059) is back on The Podcast this week chatting all about her new book “Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up with God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up with Life.” Tara is the voice and creative behind the hit podcast: Truth Talks with Tara. In this episode, Haley Klockenga and Tara chat about hard life seasons, the power of saying “no” and “yes,” and asking for God's plan instead of permission of our own. Listen in, now! Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com    Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/    Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/shopglamourfarms     Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/  Connect withTara Sun on IG: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/ Shop Refresh Beauty: https://glamourfarms.com/collections/refresh-beauty

You know that moment when you've asked your kid to get off the couch for the fifth time, and suddenly you're yelling way louder than you meant to? Then you spend the rest of the day feeling like the worst mom in the world?Yeah, me too. And apparently, so does literally every mom I talk to.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

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