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Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast. We're starting this week with a pet-themed and very bizarre Witchy Would You Rather. And we're revealing some secrets about the animals in our lives.Then we dive in to the history of familiars. They started out as helpful spirits, got transformed into evil demons by the patriarchy, and are now being reclaimed by modern witches. But a familiar is more than just a cute and cuddly animal companion. Listen in to find out why.Then, Renee is trying to find the good in a difficult situation, and Louise is challenging herself to take care of her body in a way that feels awesome. For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode261Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Chris Abdey, a respected procrastination coach, productivity expert, and advocate for intentional living.For more than 20 years, Chris has helped individuals across a wide range of industries overcome procrastination, improve focus, and create meaningful progress toward their personal and professional goals. Through his coaching, speaking, and training, he empowers people to stop delaying what matters most and start taking consistent action aligned with their values and vision.Chris is the creator of the Balance Blueprint: 8 Weeks to Life Harmony, a transformational program designed to help individuals develop greater clarity, strengthen time management skills, improve productivity, and create balance in their lives. He is also the voice behind the podcast Procrastinator's Pitstop: Fueling Your Drive to Get Things Done, where he shares practical tools, insights, and strategies to help listeners move from intention to action.In this conversation, Chris and Sifu Rafael explore the challenges that keep people stuck, the mindset shifts required to create momentum, and the habits that lead to greater productivity, fulfillment, and success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, professional, or someone striving to accomplish more with purpose, this episode delivers valuable insights you can apply immediately.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about productivity, personal growth, communication, discipline, and creating a life that reflects what matters most.Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael leverages years of experience to guide clients toward their goals with clarity, purpose, and strategic insight. His mission is to make the art of effective communication accessible to all, empowering personal and professional growth. Sifu Rafael's unwavering dedication to improving communication skills has earned him a reputation as a trusted mentor and coach. His vision is clear: to enhance communication worldwide, one individual at a time.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, Sifu Rafael helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry while sharpening their speaking skills along the way.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #speakingprowess #productivity #personaldevelopment #leadership #timemanagement
Discover the surprising, research-backed truth about acquiring and using power to accelerate your career. In this video, we dive into Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer's groundbreaking principles from his book, 7 Rules of Power. You will learn why relying solely on hard work and job performance is a mistake, and why mastering political skill is actually one of the strongest predictors of workplace success. We break down the seven fundamental rules you must embrace to leverage your talent and take control of your life: getting out of your own way, breaking the rules, appearing powerful, building a powerful brand, networking relentlessly, using your power, and understanding why success excuses almost everything. Whether you need to overcome imposter syndrome, craft a compelling personal narrative to stand out from the crowd, or build a valuable network of "weak ties" to uncover new opportunities, this guide offers the practical tactics you need. Stop giving away your power and learn the strategies that truly drive influence and effectiveness in any organization.#Tags: #7RulesOfPower #JeffreyPfeffer #CareerAdvancement #LeadershipSkills #PersonalBranding #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #WorkplacePolitics #Influence #SuccessStrategies
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we have one of our OG podcast besties, Lucinda Kerr, with us! And it's also June, so we start off by taking a look at our June Tarot ForecastThis episode is a bit different, as Lucinda is here to ask us questions about how w use witchcraft to connect to the earth and our ancestral traditions. We talk about difficulties overcoming our colonial histories, understanding the traditions of our ancestral lands and creating a practice that works for you.Then, as always, we end with awesomeness. This week, Renee has been supporting a coven member through the joy Rebellion, Louise loved attending another of our podcast bestie's book launch, and Lucinda has been finding joy in dancing.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode260Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast. We've got some amazing practical witch tips for you this week, but first, we're helping a coven sister out with some witchy wisdom. What does it mean when Tarot cards get shouted to you in your dreams? We have thoughts!Then, we're talking about how to use a pendulum. This is such a simple and accessible divination tool. You can make a pendulum out of just about anything, and once you learn to trust your intuition, it can guide you to break the deadlock and so many questions in your life. Then, Renee is enjoying some delicious Glasgow restaurants in her quest to eat every pizza and every cheeseburger ever made, and Louise is living her best Taurus life at her ideal Taurus pace.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode259Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we have holistic nutritionist Kezia Hall with us, so you better believe we're doing What Ya Eatin?! From delicious desserts to savoury scones, we're having it all this week!Kezia is here to talk to us about how we can create a more sacred connection with our bodies. We talk about why we, as women, so often feel disconnected from our bodies, and simple ways to start approaching our bodies with compassion.Then, as always, we end with awesomeness. This week, Renee has been celebrating feeling better with a Star Wars-themed day off, Louise has been celebrating her 5-year wedding anniversary in Italy, and Kezia has been savouring the joy of good coffee.Connect with KeziaFor complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode258Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
"If you've got good relationships and you're building alliances around ideas and issues, you can get things done." This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features David Borger, Executive Director for Business Western Sydney and former NSW Politician. His full episode is titled Building alliances with your enemies, finding your executive courage, and championing legacy projects. You can find the full audio and show notes here:
What if your prayers weren't passive—but powerful enough to shift the spiritual realm? Discover how to pray with authority, confidence, and results. Prophetic Spiritual Warfare Book - to learn more about principalities, witchcraft and strongman spirits at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/prophetic-spiritual-warfare-book/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/hhPhwxw Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Are you ready to transform your prayer life and start seeing real results? In this powerful teaching, Kathy DeGraw equips you to move beyond passive, powerless prayers and step into bold, authoritative prayer that produces breakthrough. Rooted in biblical truth, this message reveals how your identity in Christ gives you the right to decree, declare, and command with confidence. You'll learn how to pray from a place of authority, understanding that through Jesus Christ you have been given dominion over the spiritual realm. This isn't about striving—it's about aligning your mind, will, and emotions with the Word of God and activating the resurrection power already within you. When you begin to pray with precision, faith, and spiritual authority, everything shifts. This teaching will help you break free from fear-based prayers and step into faith-filled declarations that release healing, deliverance, and victory. If you've been waiting for answers, it's time to rise up, speak out, and believe that what you decree will come to pass. Your breakthrough is on the other side of bold, intentional prayer. #BoldPrayer #SpiritualAuthority #FaithDeclarations #ChristianPrayer #KingdomPower **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/ Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Python at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/python/- Receive a free prayer pdf on Anointing Oil at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/anointingoil/ - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast. This week, we're opening with two nearly impossible choices in Witchy Would You Rather. We explore food, sleep, soul mates, and dream jobs. What would you choose? Listen in to find out our picks.Then we're exploring an Indian warrior goddess that's new to both of us. We're learning about Durga and sharing our impressions of how you could use her energy to make your life more awesome. Does it involve the practical use of the skulls of evil men? Perhaps. (Alas, no evil men were harmed in the making of this podcast). Then, Renee is sharing an update on her Joy Rebellion project, and Louise is introducing us to a very talented man who just might be living his dream.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode257Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! It's time for our May Tarot Forecast, and this month could bring some interesting change if we're willing to surrender and let go.This week's episode is a bit of a full-circle moment from our first ever episode, as we're talking about animated characters as modern deities. We talk about the listeners, and our own, favourite animated characters, from Disney, to anime, to TMNT. We explore what makes these characters magical and how we can bring their energy into our lives and practices.Then, as always, we end with awesomeness. This week, Renee has been eating New York style pizza in Glasgow, and Louise has finally manifested her work-life balance goal.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode256Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
What can you do to improve your executive presence? Perception of your leadership abilities directly impacts your career trajectory, for better or worse. You've likely heard of executive presence before, but even though it often comes up in the context of something to improve, it's difficult for many people to identify a clear path to make that improvement. My guest, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt, is an executive communication expert at Johns Hopkins University and wrote the book, “The Presence Principle.” In it, she offers a 3-step framework to demystify this confusing but vital professional trait once and for all. Alexa joins me on the podcast to get into the weeds about what executive presence is and how we can cultivate it to become more impactful leaders. Give your career trajectory a boost with Alexa's research-backed perspective: What executive presence is, and what it's not; Why you don't have to impersonate the traditional leader archetype to succeed in your career; The impact of initial and enduring impressions; The three-adjectives activity that will pump up your leadership presence progress. Related Links: Connect with Dr. Alexa Chilcutt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-chilcutt-phd/ Order “The Presence Principle” from Routledge and use the code Pres26 to get a 25% discount until June 17, 2026 - https://www.routledge.com/The-Presence-Principle-Embodying-Executive-Presence-to-Lead-with-Impact/Chilcutt-DuPont/p/book/9781041021964 Sally Williamson, “Executive Presence Is a Top Priority for Leadership” - https://sallywilliamson.com/executive-presence-top-priority-leadership/ Coqual, “Executive Presence Key Findings” - https://coqual.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/26_executivepresence_keyfindings-1.pdf Episode 407, How to Delegate Without Feeling So Bad About It - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode407 Episode 491, Debunking Imposter Syndrome as a Women's Issue - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode491 Episode 447, Job Search Success: How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile Skills Sections - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode447 Episode 298, How to Maximize Your Time to Get Things Done - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode298 LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelup Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/ Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fr. Fessio explains how a single woman was the origin of the Corpus Christi Feast and the famous prayer and hymn Tantum Ergo.
Send us Fan MailThis week we're joined by menopause coach and founder of the Scottish Pause Summit, Andrea Clare, to talk about a creative way to understand the experience of menopause. But first, a lady's gotta eat. Louise is trying a new to her McDonald's breakfast experience, Renee is making the ultimate summer drink, and Andrea is feeling fancy with her recipe box dish.Then, Andrea shares her wisdom and experience and teaches us how to not only understand what's happening in our bodies during menopause but how to make sense of it. She shows us how art can help us process the radical changes we experience in a way that words can't quite grasp. Plus, she shares some great tips for taking care of yourself as you enter your crone era.Then, Renee is enjoying being a Tarot teacher, Louise is feeling proud and connecting with her ancestors, and Andrea is happy she took a risk.Follow Andrea on FacebookFor complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode255Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
If staying focused, getting started on tasks, or managing everything on your plate feels impossible, you are not broken and you are not behind. In this episode, Leslie sits down with executive function coach Lauran Kerr-Heraly to break down what executive function skills actually are and why they are something every teen can learn regardless of where they are starting from. From procrastination to planning to keeping your focus when your phone is right there calling your name, Lauran walks through practical, low-pressure strategies you can start using today. Whether you are neurodivergent, buried in college prep, or just trying to get through your week without burning out, this episode is full of tools that work with how teen brains are actually built right now. Parents: Lauran also gets into the unique pressure teens are carrying and what you can do to support your teen without taking over. From asking for help the right way to rethinking the college prep grind, this is a conversation worth sharing. Why procrastination is not a character flaw and what is actually driving it for most teens What "low stakes experiments" are and how they help your brain build new habits without the pressure How body doubling and habit bundling make it easier to focus without making everything feel miserable What a helpful morning and evening routine actually looks like when you are overwhelmed and short on time Why junior year of high school is the hardest and how to protect your mental health while still showing up What one small habit you can start today to begin building your executive function from the ground up Connect with Lauran: Website: https://alteringcourse.com Free Infographic: https://www.alteringcourse.com/infographic Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem. Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer
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Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! We're kicking things off this week with our Witchy Wisdom segment, where we help a listener with some spells and rituals for clarity and guidance on where to go next on their path.Then we dive horn-first into talking about Renee's favourite magical creature: unicorns. We explore what makes these mystical beings so powerful, their magical correspondences, and how we can work with unicorn energy in our own practices.Then, as always, we wrap things up with awesomeness. This week, Renee has been hooked on The Pitt, and Louise has been honouring her needs while navigating a difficult time.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode254Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWe're feeling romantic this week on The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast, as well as a little bit loopy. We're opening up this episode with a delicious "What Ya Eatin'?" Louise is feasting on messy but luxurious seafood, and Renee is turning stale bread into something truly awesome.Then, we chat about wedding magick. Whether you want to freak out your relatives or bring some quiet magick to your wedding celebration, we discuss how to bring intention and witchcraft to all parts of your union ceremony. From folk traditions to wedding spells, we're sharing lots of fun ideas.Then, Renee share a TV show that will have you thoroughly confused in the most entertaining way, and Louise is acknowledging the messy guidance of the Universe to bring her where she didn't know she wanted to be. For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode253Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
It's easy to set big goals — but will you stick with them? The buddy system can help. In this episode, we talk about how to find an accountability partner and build a lasting, productive relationship. This episode was originally published on Jan. 15, 2025.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we're welcoming the delightful Sharon from Joyworks to talk about cultivating joy in our lives. But first, we have to decide which Easter chocolates to eat in this month's Witchy Would You Rather.Then we dive into pure joy. Sharon shares her definition of joy, how it differs from happiness, and some things we can do to bring radical, unabashed joy into our lives.Then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee had a sold-out weekend in her business, Louise has been on a wholesome space adventure, and Sharon has been finding joy in routine.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode252Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of April. We're kicking off with our April Tarot forecast focusing on harness Aries and Taurus energy. What will a new month bring? How can we make it awesome? Tarot will guide us.Then, we're sharing our thoughts, both magical and mundane, on staying grounded in a chaotic world. The news may be bleak, but we don't have to spiral out of control. From nervous system regulation to grounding spell work, we're helping you feel safe and secure so you can keep creating a more magical world.Then, Renee shares an update on The Joy Rebellion, and Louise is celebrating one year of moving her body and getting stronger.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode251Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we're welcoming back Tori from Spirit of the Ridge to talk about spring herbalism. But first, once again, she's helping us answer our Witchy Wisdom question all about finding your coven.Then we dive into spring herbalism. Tori share which herbs and plants are in season this time of year, what ailments people need help with in the spring, and some easy ways to incorporate herbalism into your practice this spring.Then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee hosted a money bowl workshop, and Louise and Tori are both enjoying the first signs of spring.Follow Tori on InstagramFor complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode250Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
What if you treated every meeting you lead as a product you were responsible for designing? In this conversation, Kevin sits down with Rebecca Hinds to explore why meetings—arguably the most important product in any organization—are often created with less intention than the products and services we sell. Rebecca shares why meetings become organizational "junk drawers" and explains how applying a product-design lens can transform them from time drains into high-leverage leadership tools. Drawing on the seven principles from her book, she challenges leaders to rethink meeting volume, confront "meeting debt," clarify communication systems, and use meaningful measures like return on time investment to evaluate effectiveness. Rebecca's Story: Rebecca Hinds is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings that Get Things Done. She is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work and holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Rebecca founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, first-of-their-kind corporate think tanks dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research on the future of work. Her research is consistently featured in top-tier publications and has appeared in places like Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, TIME, CNBC, Bloomberg, Axios, the Washington Post, and more. Rebecca has been invited to speak on major stages all across the world, including Dreamforce, SXSW, INBOUND, Ai4, Cloudfest, and the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit. She regularly appears on podcasts, webinars, and online education programs, including appearances on Adam Grant's Worklife podcast, Deloitte's Capital H podcast, and as an instructor for CNBC's Make It Masterclass, "How to Use AI to be More Productive and Successful at Work." https://www.rebeccahinds.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hinds/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com Book Recommendations Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done by Rebecca Hinds When the Dove Appears by Steve Barley Like this? Making Meetings Matter with Elise Keith Managing the Modern (Hybrid) Meeting with Karin Reed Reducing Meeting Fatigue (in 20 minutes or less) with Jennifer Moss Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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What if the things holding you back aren't real? Your brain processes 11 million bits of information per second, but you only consciously attend to 50. That tiny keyhole of attention shapes your entire reality — and most people never realize they're looking through the wrong lens. Nir Eyal has spent years researching how beliefs shape behavior, attention, and outcomes. He's the bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and now Beyond Belief. In this conversation, he breaks down the neuroscience of perception, why your limiting beliefs are quietly destroying your potential, and how to rewire your brain to see opportunities others miss. You'll learn: How a man had surgery with zero anesthesia using only his mind Why pain and suffering are separate — and how to disconnect them The 10-minute rule that makes distraction powerless Why willpower only depletes if you believe it does How beliefs about aging at 30 predict whether you live 7.5 years longer The turnaround technique that stops limiting beliefs cold If you've ever felt stuck or convinced something won't work — this episode will change how you see yourself. Because the only thing standing between you and what you want is a belief you haven't questioned yet. Check out Nir Eyal's new book "Beyond Belief" here: https://www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief/ Build your newsletter, grow your audience, and start monetizing — all in one place. Head https://beehiiv.link/06f6y3 and use CODIE30 for 30% off your first 3 months ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:07 You Don't See Reality: The Optical Illusion That Proves It 00:03:40 The Rat Study: How Beliefs Unlock 240X More Persistence 00:05:40 Attention, Anticipation, and Agency: The Three Powers of Belief 00:07:11 Hypnosedation: Surgery Without Anesthesia Through Mind Power 00:09:04 The Carrot Is the Stick: Why All Motivation Is Pain Management 00:10:20 Relationship Perception Problems: The Turnaround Technique 00:15:37 Lucky People See More: Training Your Brain for Entrepreneurial Alertness 00:24:34 The 10 Minute Rule: Your Weapon Against Distraction 00:27:31 Internal Triggers: The Real Cause of 90% of Distractions 00:29:00 Gratitude, Failure, and Luck Surface Area: Daily Habits That Change Reality 00:19:59 Prayer Without Faith: The Science of Secular Mantras 00:42:36 Your Labels Become Your Limits: Why Identity Is Dangerous 00:43:09 Beliefs Become Biology: The 7.5 Year Longevity Advantage 00:49:47 The Placebo Suicide: Mr. A's Story and the Mind-Body Connection 00:57:08 Willpower Is Not a Depleting Resource: The Ego Depletion Myth 00:59:56 Hedonic Adaptation and the Gratitude Antidote 01:03:30 The Ulysses Pact: Pre-Commitment Devices for Intimacy and Focus 01:07:39 The Surgeon Riddle: How Priors Blind You to Possibilities 00:56:23 This Is What It Feels Like to Get Better: Your New Mantra ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the deliciously magical world of The Coven of Awesomeness. We're starting off this episode with some Springy What ya' eatin'? Renee is helping you bake up simple Sour Cream Scones and Louise manifested some pistachio treats through a delusional conversation.Then we're sharing our hot takes on the idea of doing spells for others. This is not just a one-sided affair. We discuss the difference between sending out general good vibes and manifesting specific things for other people. And Renee definitely has an opinion on hiring strangers on the internet to do spells for you.Then, Renee is celebrating a major life milestone, and Louise is making her home more awesome and more authentic to her slightly goth vibe.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode249Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send a textWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! Spring has sprung in our Witchy Would You Rather segment this week as we get ready to celebrate Ostara.And, speaking of Ostara, our topic this week is the Goddess of the radiant dawn, Eostre. We talk about her origins, her lore, and her giant rabbit boyfriend. We also share ways to honour her and to work with her throughout the year.Then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. This week Renee got to surprise one of her regular customers at her hen do/bachelorette party, and Louise has been taking proactive steps to protect her wellbeing.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode248Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
In franchising, leadership, and life—challenges rarely arrive one at a time. Deadlines collide, decisions stack up, and the people we serve look to us for clarity. In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Profits are Made and Relationships Forged, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Beth Toenies, a leader known for her ability to stay calm, focused, and effective when the pressure is high. Beth shares the mindset behind her mantra: "Keep Calm and Get Things Done." Together, they discuss what it really takes to lead with poise through anxiety, uncertainty, acquisitions, and even personal life challenges—without losing compassion or authenticity. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to stay calm under pressure without ignoring anxiety ✅ A practical prioritization method Beth uses to reduce mental overload ✅ Why humility + confidence are both essential in leadership ✅ How Beth led franchisees through an acquisition while building trust ✅ How to course-correct when things "go off the rails" ✅ How perspective, faith, and a strong support system impact leadership performance Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, executive, or entrepreneur—this conversation will inspire you to lead with clarity, composure, and purpose.
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Send a textWelcome back to a new month at The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast. We're starting March with our Tarot forecast. Do you want some insights into how to embrace a new path with intuition and courage? You definitely want to listen into this one.Then we're exploring the expansive and permissive world of chaos magick. Where did this particular brand of witchery come from? Is it still as subversive as it was when it started? What's the difference between chaos magick and eclectic witchcraft? We're digging into all this and helping you use chaos magick to make your life more awesome.Then, Renee's sharing an update on the Joy Rebellion and revealing how much money was raised in Aquarius season. And Louise has a new Tarot deck and she's absolutely in love. For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode247Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
In this episode, we unpack how to get things done through others and introduce a model you can use to empower your team.
Jamie and Heather give an honest (and hilarious) update on their "body doubling" challenge—cleaning out a pantry and a closet together—and discover that what started as a productivity hack became something much deeper. In this episode, they talk about the power of presence, why some seasons make friendship easier than others, and how doing small, ordinary tasks side by side can lighten the weight of life. Plus, Jamie shares a big family update and the unexpected mix of joy, grief, and growth that comes with shifting family dynamics. If you're navigating change, craving deeper friendship, or just need motivation to tackle that one space in your house, this conversation will remind you: two really are better than one. Show notes: Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns Ph.D https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Life-Your-Adult-Children/dp/0310353777 Learn more about Dunbar's number: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships Get tickets to the next Daughters Dinner happening March 8: https://my.churchonthemove.com/registration/tulsadaughtersmarch2026
Most of us end the day feeling busy, behind, and vaguely guilty about everything we didn't finish. We blame our motivation, our schedule, maybe our personality. But what if the real culprit is something you never consented to — and something you can actually fix? In this episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former executive at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox and founder of The Sukha Company, to talk about flow state: what it is, why it's so hard to access, and the surprisingly simple steps that put you back in control of your day.In this episode, you'll find out:Why do I feel productive all day but have nothing to show for it?What are the real conditions you need to stop procrastinating and actually get into a flow state?How is your phone (and social media) literally engineered to prevent you from doing your best work?Connect with Steven Puri and try The Sukha Company: https://www.thesukha.co/Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785
Send a textWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we are having an AMA about witchcraft for mental health, but first we kick off by answering a listener question for Witchy Wisdom.Then we get into your questions. We talk about how witchcraft has improved our mental health, daily habits and witchy routines you can adopt, and tips for increasing motivation when you are struggling.Then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee is back in her bi-yearly Olympics watch-fest, and Louise has been finding the good in the world.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode246Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Time management is not about doing more in less time. It is about deciding what actually deserves your energy. In this episode, I walk through how I manage my time in a way that supports my life instead of overwhelming it. We talk about why poor time management is rarely a personal flaw, how urgency hijacks your day, and why prioritizing by impact changes everything. I share the exact systems I use to externalize tasks, plan my days and weeks, protect deep focus time, and balance work with health, relationships, and rest. This episode is for anyone who feels busy all the time but still feels like the most important things keep getting pushed to the edges of their life.Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kitBREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:
Hey friend, Does noise make your brain fog worse? Do you feel tired all the time by mid-morning in a loud house? Are you blaming yourself for not being able to focus? If your house is loud and your productivity disappears by 10am, you're not failing — your nervous system may be overloaded. In this episode, I explain why constant interruptions and sensory input can worsen brain fog, fatigue, and chronic stress — especially in neurodivergent homes. I walk you through practical, home-based strategies like parallel play productivity, body doubling, short sprint work blocks, and simple noise control methods that protect your energy instead of draining it. You don't need a quieter life to get things done. You need a nervous-system-friendly way to work inside the noise. I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodiverse family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 199. Want to Exercise but Keep Failing? Why Doing It "Right" Doesn't Work With Chronic Illness 150. Sick of Feeling Too Tired to Work Out? Try These Gentle Movement Hacks Instead Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: Join the Facebook group for support and community Book a 1:1 Chronic Health Coaching session
This is timely for me. Having a low mood state doesn't eliminate the crap on my plate. Taking a break from my overwhelm and anxiety doesn't magically eliminate the items off my to do list that need to happen. Life keeps happening while I'm drowning, so let's talk about what we can do about it (after the rest, of course, if that's the order of the day). Want to get in on this round of the book club? Come join us at ADHDBB: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbStuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Send a textWe're launching a new occasional series about magical creatures, and of course, our first exploration has to be dragons.But first, we're satisfying our own appetites with delicious food. Louise is headed to local Middle Eastern restaurant, Roya, and Renee is mixing up a Salted Caramel White Russian.Then we dive deep into the myths around draconic beings. Dragons and their many cousins have appeared in nearly every ancient civilization around the world and have captured the human imagination for centuries. They also happen to be Louise's favorite animal. So join us to learn all about these powerful being from Professor Louise.Then we share what's making us feel awesome this week. Renee is excited about acceptance for her deep nerdiness, and Louise is learning that kindness can be an effective leadership strategy.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode245Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send a textWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! We got a really great astrology question for our history of witchcraft episode a while back, so we thought we'd do a whole episode on the history of astrology! But first, we have to figure out the dilemmas of Mercury retrogrades, Saturn returns and erasing memories in Witchy Would You Rather.Then we get into the history of astrology. We talk about astrology throughout time and how different cultures used and added to the knowledge and understanding of the celestial bodies - all the way from the ancient Babylonians to more modern astrology and astronomy.then, as always, we finish with awesomeness. Renee has been taking a brain break to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Louise was enjoyed a hot tub getaway.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode244Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us a textWelcome back to a feisty edition of The Coven of Awesomeness Podcast. This week we're opening up with a rebellious February Tarot forecast, calling in the boldest side of Aquarius energy to bring change to our world and to our lives.Then we dig into community protection magick. As we watch the world around us suffer from cruelty and hate, we're sharing our best tips on how to use your witchcraft to protect those who are being persecuted. Whether it's a solo practice or a coven gathering, you can cast these spells from anywhere in the world to bring protection and compassion to those who need it.Then, Rene shares her new project, The Joy Rebellion, and Louise is being deeply comforted by an old favorite. For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode243Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe green new scam is dead, and in Texas people are now seeing that wind and solar cannot support the electrical load during the cold. China said the quiet part out loud, they were suppose to be the reserve currency. Trump’s new Fed chair help with the transition. Trump is now exposing the criminal underworld the people of this country. The people are seeing all the pieces of the crimes they have committed. 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Economy Report: Texas Wind and Solar Failed During This Week's Winter Storm, Grid Carried by ‘Natural Gas and Coal' The recent snow storm that overtook Texas reportedly crashed the state's wind and solar energy generators, leading to natural gas, coal, and nuclear providing most of the state's electricity. https://twitter.com/RyanMaue/status/2015854614206206101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015854614206206101%7Ctwgr%5Eccb14922c034250da614ea4ff40e89ae08ce9117%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Freport-texas-wind-solar-failed-weeks-winter-storm%2F According to David Blackmon, an energy-related public policy analyst and consultant, by the early morning hours of Jan. 26, natural gas, goal, and nuclear were providing 89 percent of all the state's power. “Natural gas alone is chugging along at an impressive 68%,” Blackmon reported online on Substack later that same day. Politico similarly reported that the U.S. energy grid “leaned heavily on coal and natural gas generation to satisfy the energy appetite from Winter Storm Fern.” https://twitter.com/mayes_middleton/status/2015822288663228536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015822288663228536%7Ctwgr%5Eccb14922c034250da614ea4ff40e89ae08ce9117%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Freport-texas-wind-solar-failed-weeks-winter-storm%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com China is on a ‘strong currency' mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi Xi Jinping says the goal of becoming an international powerhouse is a long-term one and will rest on core foundations China needs to build a “strong currency” that can become widely used in international trade, investment and foreign exchange markets, and reach the status of a global reserve. Source:.scmp.com Trump Launches $12 Billion Strategic Mineral Stockpile To Counter China; Rare Earth Stocks Jump The Trump administration is preparing to launch a major initiative aimed at protecting US manufacturers from disruptions in the supply of critical minerals, committing about $12 billion in initial funding to build a strategic stockpile of essential materials, according to Bloomberg. The project, known as Project Vault, is designed to reduce America's dependence on China for rare earths and other strategically important metals. By creating a centralized reserve for civilian industries, officials hope to cushion companies against sudden shortages and sharp price swings that can disrupt production and strain finances. Shares of MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Critical Metals and other rare earth associated names are higher between 5% and 10% heading into the cash open on Monday on the news. At this point it’s safe to say last week’s Reuters rare earth hit piece (authored most likely at the behest of a disgruntled short), which sent the sector tumbling on disputed claims the Trump administration was seeking to distance itself from the rare earth space by moving away from a price floor on critical metals and suggesting MP’s deal with the government may be in question, has been thoroughly debunked. Even the MP Materials X account was mocking the grotesque misreporting: https://twitter.com/MPMaterials/status/2016734732835573833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Project Vault will be financed through a mix of private and public funding: $1.67 billion is expected to come from private investors, while the US Export-Import Bank is set to provide a $10 billion loan with a 15-year term. The bank's board is scheduled to vote on the deal, which would be the largest in its history. More than a dozen major companies have joined Project Vault, including General Motors, Stellantis, Boeing, Corning, GE Vernova, and Google. Three large trading firms – Hartree Partners, Traxys North America, and Mercuria Energy – will handle sourcing and purchasing materials for the stockpile. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/2018319873609290010?s=20 https://twitter.com/StephenMoore/status/2017295983940354307?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2018300872447418573?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Political/Rights https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/2018249171900227730?s=20 https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018147684276748388?s=20 https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018146323581513971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2018146323581513971%7Ctwgr%5Ebf8eb4e3fdfcee731660a65a8ed9f8dad15fa004%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fnicki-minaj-fires-back-grammys-host-trevor-noah%2F know — yet they continue to attempt bullying. Also, I won't be releasing an album until my contract is renegotiated & until I tell you about all the sabotage this RICO is finding out about Billboard. https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018156644689920362?s=20 https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2018142074906845333?s=20 accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media. Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty$. Ask Little George Slopadopolus, and others, how that all worked out. Also ask CBS! Get ready Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you! President DJT https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2018162192676229182?s=20 the TV tells them to. https://twitter.com/DrunkRepub/status/2017198485510963485?s=20 https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2018184786209087562?s=20 Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links Lord Mandelson says he has resigned his membership of the Labour Party as he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” by his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former cabinet minister, who was sacked as US ambassador last year because of his past connections to Epstein, appeared in the latest release of files by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Documents suggest Epstein made $75,000 (£55,000) in payments to Lord Mandelson in three separate $25,000 transactions in 2003 and 2004. In his letter to Labour’s general secretary on Sunday, Lord Mandelson said: “I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this.” He added: “Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago, and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me. Source: bbc.com https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2018011104094380207?s=20 TRUMP'S DOJ that arrested Epstein. Facts are hard for professional liars like Eric Swalwell. Newly-Released Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein May Have a Secret Son Newly-released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein may have a secret son. Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, congratulated Epstein on the birth of his baby boy. Ferguson said she ‘heard from the Duke' that Epstein had a baby boy. The email is date September 21, 2011 so if Epstein has a secret son, he would be 14 years old today. The Daily Mail reported: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/JayTC53/status/2018073517368184847?s=20 Jew night” “media elite” and “once the money is paid” https://twitter.com/JayTC53/status/2018128138715443273?s=20 the biggest Trump haters were best friends with Jeffery Epstein https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018358307052793892?s=20 since been neutralized by King Salman and new crown Prince MBS. This Epstein email reveals (confirms) two sides of the Deep State triangle. House of Saud, and the Rothschilds. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2018185343263019234?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2017859237502767117?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2018351298685419772?s=20 the documents with required redactions. With Trump exonerated & damaging details now pointing toward Democrat power brokers, the pressure has abruptly flipped back to secrecy. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018138887655133692?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018017331499213275?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2018020919252230227?s=20 since 1996 but was stormed by the police for the eviction 5 weeks ago. Nearly 2000 of the protesters later broke off from the main demonstration and fought the police for hours in the streets. They threw stones, fireworks and homemade bombs while also setting barricades and police vehicles on fire. Many Italians are now calling on Meloni to launch a crackdown against violent far-left extremist. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2018311833405293048?s=20 friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%. They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO. The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products. Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most. Thank you for your attention to this matter! War/Peace https://twitter.com/AP/status/2017881629440483383?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2018022342731976897?s=20 We have the biggest, most powerful ships in the world over there… hopefully, we’ll make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right.” https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018030967823192563?s=20 Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2018176829723398321?s=20 https://twitter.com/Tyler2ONeil/status/2017430244496412840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2017430244496412840%7Ctwgr%5E1d06078b39cc73de0216e98cb34ee981fb7d135c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailysignal.com%2F2026%2F02%2F02%2Fbreaking-2-more-arrested-minnesota-church-invasion%2F Armstrong tells Lemon—who knows the location but is hiding it from his audience—that they’re going to “disrupt business as usual” at what we later learned was Cities Church. Lemon said he would see her there. https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2018326184468058566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2018326184468058566%7Ctwgr%5E1d06078b39cc73de0216e98cb34ee981fb7d135c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailysignal.com%2F2026%2F02%2F02%2Fbreaking-2-more-arrested-minnesota-church-invasion%2F https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2018337163188846994?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2018101057902059727?s=20 Anti-ICE Resistance Manuals and Training at Schools Receiving Federal Funding Anti-ICE resistance training manuals, including de-arresting and blocking, are being distributed, and in some cases, the training is being held in schools receiving government funding. Image of de-arresting by Minnesota ICE Watch. Minnesota ICE Watch, the organization that Renee Good and her wife were members of, distributed a document known as the “De-Arrest Primer,” which instructs activists on how to physically interfere with law enforcement officers during arrests. The manual provides detailed guidance on pulling detainees from officers' grips, pushing and pulling officers, breaking holds, and opening law enforcement vehicles to free suspects. The manual also teaches the use of coordinated chanting to create confusion and overwhelm officers during active arrests, as well as surrounding officers until they release detainees. The guide openly acknowledges that these actions may constitute criminal offenses but argues that the risk is justified. Each successful interference is described as a “micro-intifada,” framed as a tactic meant to spread, replicate, and inspire wider disruption. The manual claims these methods originated in pro-Palestinian campus protests and presents them as a model for broader resistance activity. While no single formal publisher is identified, the manual appears to originate from broader activist and radical networks that promote direct physical interference with law enforcement. It has circulated widely through Instagram and other activist communication channels and has been used in training individuals described as “constitutional observers” or “ICE watchers.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2018111147237425556?s=20 https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2018114619320017259?s=20 JUST IN: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs “ICE On Notice” Executive Order to Prosecute ICE Agents Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at a press conference hosted by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker / Screenshot: MSNBC Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday, launching investigations into ICE agents and laying the groundwork for criminal referrals for alleged law violations. The order “creates a framework for public accountability in the event federal agents violate local or state law while operating in Chicago,” a press release from Johnson's office reads. “Nobody is above the law. There is no such thing as ‘absolute immunity' in America,” Johnson said in a statement. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/9mmsmg/status/2017633783638368516?s=20 https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/2018435428932538861?s=20 President Trump's Plan Federal Appeals Court Tosses Justice Department's Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg A federal appeals court tossed out a Justice Department misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg. AS previously reported, DC Chief Judge James Boasberg and other DC Judges admitted bias against the Trump Administration during a March 2025 judicial conference with Chief Justice Roberts, according to a memo obtained by The Federalist. For the last year, DC Circuit Court Judges have engaged in a judicial coup against President Trump. Far-left DC judges James Boasberg, Beryl Howell, Chutkan, Berman Jackson and others have ruled against President Trump in every case related to deportations and firings in the Executive Branch. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2018099758943084657?s=20 agencies, Los Angeles County has more than 36 states combined and 30X MORE than the whole state of Florida and New York “How is that possible? And take a look at this map, a cluster of 287 hospice providers, in a two-mile radius, some in strip malls, unmarked buildings, even a wrecking yard and vacant lot. All of it is just paperwork. I could fill that out in Kazakhstan if I want and get a hospice license waiting for me.” https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2018172495535247571?s=20 Rebuilding, can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World. In other words, if we don't close, the quality of Construction will not be nearly as good, and the time to completion, because of interruptions with Audiences from the many Events using the Facility, will be much longer. The temporary closure will produce a much faster and higher quality result! Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has taken place with respect to such a Facility before. Therefore, The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex. Financing is completed, and fully in place! This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment, far better than it has ever been before. America will be very proud of its new and beautiful Landmark for many generations to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP President Trump to SETTLE $10 BILLION IRS LAWSUIT — Plans to DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO CHARITY President Donald J. Trump is preparing to settle his massive $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, and he says he will donate the entire payout to reputable charities instead of keeping a penny for himself. President Trump, Eric Trump, Don Jr., and the Trump Org filed a lawsuit against the IRS for leaking their tax returns. They are seeking $10 billion in damages. In September 2023, federal prosecutors charged a former IRS contractor who worked for the agency from 2018 to 2020 with unlawfully obtaining and disseminating the tax details of a high-ranking public official and numerous affluent Americans to media outlets. According to court documents and an official press release from the Department of Justice, Charles Littlejohn, 38, of Washington, D.C., stole tax return information associated with a high-ranking government official, referred to as Public Official A – now known as Donald Trump. He then disclosed this information to a news organization identified as News Organization 1 – now known as The New York Times. Littlejohn reportedly stole IRS information on thousands of wealthy people. The stolen information was then disseminated to two news outlets (New York Times and ProPublica). “In July and August 2020, Littlejohn separately stole tax return information for thousands of the nation's wealthiest individuals. Littlejohn was again able to evade IRS detection. In November 2020, Littlejohn disclosed this tax return information to News Organization 2, which published over 50 articles using the stolen data. Littlejohn then obstructed the forthcoming investigation into his conduct by deleting and destroying evidence of his disclosures,” the DOJ previously said. L Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2018117811625730171?s=20 some facts: 1. Yesterday’s voter turnout was 94,938. 2. In the same district in 2024, the voter turnout was 400,339. 3. In the same district in 2022, the voter turnout was 277,883. 4. This was a special election to fill a vacant seat resulting from a state senator's promotion into state comptroller. 5. Based on the timing of this election and the next election, and the peculiar nature of Texas state government, it is a 99.99% certainty that this new Democrat will never cast a single vote in the term he is filling. 6. The vote was on a Saturday. I am as passionate a MAGA voter as is alive, but if I lived in TX-SD9, I would have stayed home and enjoyed my Saturday based on fact #5 alone. Is this good for the GOP? No. Is it bad for the GOP? No. Then what is it, CP, you big smartypants? IT'S NOTHING. IT'S MEANINGLESS. So everybody please calm down. For the 2026 midterms, every Trump voter knows that if he does not win, the House will impeach him twice weekly. That fact will be as widely understood as any fact during the 2024 election. There are still many issues Trump needs to work on, and I'm not guaranteeing a 2026 victory. What I AM guaranteeing is that yesterday's TX-SD9 election has as much meaning as peanut butter on a dog's nose. (The dog freaks, everybody laughs, but ultimately the dog gets the peanut butter and we all move on.) https://twitter.com/JohnBasham/status/2018199554764447926?s=20 The Georgia Elections Board. https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/2018277500464275804?s=20 Complaint against Tulsi Gabbard could do ‘grave damage to national security': Report The whistleblower's allegations are so highly classified that documents are being kept locked in a safe and the complaint still hasn't been shared with Congress From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford i Source: the-independent.com There’s an “8 month old complaint” from a “US official” alleging “wrongdoing” https://twitter.com/awaitekw14/status/2018081688803516456?s=20 ballots from Fulton. Coincidence? No way. COVID wasn’t just a ‘pandemic’—it was the engineered pretext that flipped every state rule on mail-ins, drop boxes, and signature verification. Harvest those ballots, truck them in after 3 a.m. stops, rinse & repeat in swing-state blue zones. Regime change 2.0 after Russiagate flopped.If they can prove those Fulton ballots trace back to illegal harvesting (or even foreign interference via the biolab network), the whole house of cards collapses. Treason on a scale we haven’t seen since the founding. Trump saying ‘interesting things happening’ soon? Understatement of the century. Stay frosty, patriots. The storm is here. https://twitter.com/liz_churchill10/status/2018006616369496424?s=20 https://twitter.com/AndrewDesiderio/status/2018375101847097793?s=20 Andrew Desiderio Schumer issues new statement reiterating that the SAVE Act is “dead on arrival” in the Senate — amid push from GOP Rep. 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Trump’s motivations stem from a desire to create a grand symbol of American pride and exceptionalism, emphasizing that Washington, D.C., is “the only city in the world that’s of great importance that doesn’t have a triumphal arch The arch signifies Trump’s emphasis on monumental nationalism and grandeur, evoking historical triumphal arches built by emperors and leaders to commemorate triumphs and project power—earning it nicknames like “Arc de Trump.” (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");
Send us a textWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! First off, let us apologies for the audio quality in this episode. We had a technical hiccup which stopped us from being able to remove as much of the background noise as we usually would, so we are aware that it's not our usual quality and we apologise!But to make it up to you, this episode features the incredible Kelly from Saturn Therapies who has come along to talk to us about past lives. But first, what are we eating?? Louise has been visiting IKEA under the guise of furniture shopping, but really just to eat the famous meatballs. Renee has been creating a delicious chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, and Kelly has been working her way through the Christmas chocolates.Then we get into the good stuff. Kelly talks us through her journey with past lives work and shared some amazing insights into how tapping into your past lives can be transformative in your current life.And then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee has been getting to do the good stuff in her business, Louise is ticking those 2026 goals off the list, and Kelly is planning a much-anticipated past lives retreat.Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we kick off the new Back to Basics Series, designed to help painting contractors refocus on the fundamentals that truly move the needle in 2026. One of the biggest challenges we see when coaching business owners isn't a lack of knowledge—it's a lack of organization and follow-through. Great ideas and systems don't matter if nothing actually gets done.This episode breaks down how to build a simple, repeatable to-do system that works for both your personal life and your business, how to establish clear rhythms and frequencies for important tasks like job costing, cash flow management, and goal reviews, and how to break large projects into manageable action steps to avoid overwhelm. Need help implementing new systems or structure in what we mention in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The final hour begins with tonight's Headlines featuring the Bills making some odd choices to interview for their head coach, the Bruins getting back in the win column, and another MLB trade the Red Sox aren't a part of. Then, the fan who collapsed at Gillette Stadium 10 years ago Bob Stanley joins the show after his story was locally featured about how he basically regained his life back. And, giving our final picks for the AFC Championship game in Denver on Sunday.
In today's episode, you'll learn how to get motivated, even when you don't feel like it. If you feel unmotivated, scatter brained, or exhausted… If you keep reaching for your phone, wine, or the remote even when you want to stop… If you're frustrated with yourself for lacking discipline…. This conversation will help you stop wasting time and finally understand why it's so hard to do the things you know you should do. Joining Mel today is Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, who is the world's leading expert on dopamine and compulsive behavior. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and addiction medicine at Stanford University, chief of Stanford's Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Nation and the upcoming Radical SurrenderShe has served on the boards of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, and has testified before the United States House of Representatives and Senate.But even with all of her knowledge, she will share with you: she also falls into the same traps you do!In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains the truth most people don't understand: Modern life has trained your brain to chase constant dopamine hits, and that's why motivation, focus, and joy feel harder than ever. But here's the good news: you can reset your brain. Dr. Lembke walks you through the science of dopamine, pain, pleasure, and motivation, and shares a practical protocol for rebuilding focus, energy, and self-control in a world designed to hijack your attention. In this episode, you'll learn: -The “pleasure–pain seesaw” that explains why you keep reaching for the thing you swear you're done with -How dopamine really works (and why chasing pleasure backfires) -The hidden reason scrolling, snacking, and multitasking make you feel worse, not better -The simple but powerful way to rebalance pleasure and pain -What to do when you feel stuck in compulsive habits you “can't quit” This is not a conversation about shame, addiction labels, or self-control. It's about taking your brain back. If you want more energy, clarity, and motivation, and if you're ready to stop fighting yourself and start working with your brain, this episode is for you. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and PerseveranceConnect with Mel: Order Mel's new product, Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textWe've got the incredible Tori Rice of Spirit of the Ridge with us today to talk about winter herbalism. But first, she's helping us out with some Witchy Wisdom. This week, we're helping a listener deal with some judgy parents and old religious trauma. Then Tori shares her herbal wisdom with us. She'll teach us how to fight off winter colds, how to make use of what's growing right now, and even how to transform simple grocery store ingredients into healing medicine. Plus, she breaks a few myths about herbalism that have held us back from getting involved. Then Renee is toying with the concept of a Joy Rebellion, while Louise is loving Yoga Nidra with Loren Runion. And Tori is settling into her word of the year, nurture.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode241Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
Send us a textWelcome back tot he Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week on What ya eatin? Renee has been celebrating her birthday at Fat Hippo in Glasgow, and Louise has been celebrating life with her favourite festive beverage.We're back with another goddess, and this month we are talking about Aradia. We discuss the speculated origins of this modern goddess and talk about the power of belief in magick.Then we finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee has been loving the transformation of one of the characters in Stranger Things, and Louise has found a new nail artist that is right up her dark, gothic street.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode240Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.
In today's episode, you're going to learn an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. Here to offer you a guide to improving your life, no matter what your goals are, is James Clear – the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, which is one of Mel's favorite books. James Clear is one of the world's leading experts on habit formation and behavior change. His work has helped millions of people lose weight, quit smoking and vaping, stop drinking, build businesses, start new chapters, achieve lifelong goals, and become the person they want to be. In this conversation, James reveals a simple truth most people never learn: if you're struggling to change your habits, the problem isn't you – it's your systems. Bad habits don't repeat because you lack motivation or willpower. They repeat because your system is designed to produce them. James breaks down the proven frameworks behind lasting change and explains how tiny, consistent improvements compound into extraordinary results over time. And even if you have read the book Atomic Habits, which Mel has several times, there are things in the interview today that James says that he has never shared before. He will also cover the things he wished he had written about when he wrote Atomic Habits 7 years ago! In this episode, you'll learn how to: -Make time for new habits -Overcome a lack of motivation -Design your environment to make success easier -Get back on track quickly when you fall off course -How 1% improvements compound into extraordinary results -The difference between goals and systems - How to break bad habits without relying on willpower -The identity shift that makes change permanent By the end of this episode, you'll understand why change has felt so hard in the past - and you'll walk away with a proven system you can use for the rest of your life. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused and Be More ProductiveConnect with Mel: Order Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ever wonder how high achievers actually get so much done? In this episode, Anna sits down with Tarra Stubbins — founder, CEO, and former celebrity concierge who has supported icons like Mick Jagger and Drake — to unpack the systems and mindset behind consistent success. Together they explore Tarra's journey from managing A-list lives to scaling her own multi-million-dollar companies, the sacrifices and focus behind big goals, and the simple, distraction-free routines anyone can use to move forward with confidence. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/306.
What if the most powerful tool for saving time, making money, and transforming your life was already right in front of you? And yet you're most likely using it incorrectly or not using it at all. That tool is AI – artificial intelligence. Have you noticed: it seems like everybody is talking about AI everywhere you turn? You're already living with it every single day, whether you notice it or not. So, you might as well be the one in charge of how you use it. That's why Mel has been searching for the right expert to come on the show to empower you, step by step, on how you can best use AI to benefit your life. That's what you'll hear today from Allie K. Miller, who Mel calls “The AI Whisperer” because she is in the ear advising some of the world's leading brands on AI. Allie launched the first multimodal AI team at IBM, was the Global Head of AI for Startups and Venture Capital at Amazon Web Services, is the most-followed AI voice on LinkedIn and one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI. And she isn't here to scare you about artificial intelligence. She's here to show you how to use it in ways that can improve your life, starting today. Allie breaks down how AI actually works, what it can do for your day-to-day life, and how you can use it to make your days better and easier. You don't need to be a coder or a tech person to follow along. Mel is right there with you as a beginner to AI. Allie explains it all clearly, with real-life examples. In fact, if you've ever felt behind on technology or overwhelmed by the hype, this episode will leave you feeling empowered. It's time for a real, human conversation about AI – one that will give you the truth, the confidence, and the step-by-step moves that will help you take control of your time, your money, and your life. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused and Be More ProductiveConnect with Mel: Get Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.