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Paul Vinger calls it "the unbearable awkwardness of marketing." He's an in-person guy - he connects easily face to face - but online, reaching out cold to total strangers still feels off. His question for Marc: where are the signposts that tell you you're going in the right direction, and what are the potholes to steer away from? In this Summer Series episode, Marc breaks down why the awkwardness is usually a signal - not a flaw in your approach, but a clue that something in your chain needs attention. They cover why targeting the right people removes most of the awkwardness before you even write a word, why personalization isn't about knowing deep intimate secrets - it's about showing you did five minutes of homework, and why the copy-paste test is the fastest way to know if your email is actually personal. Marc also gets into the confidence factor - how your internal narrative about your own demos and abilities shows up in your marketing whether you realize it or not, and why the voice actors who send the most emails are usually the ones who feel best about what they're offering. Plus: what it looks like when you flip the script on negative responses, why one angry reply from a hundred emails shouldn't change your strategy, and why the awkwardness tends to disappear when you genuinely believe you can solve someone's problem. If marketing feels awkward, that's information. Here's what to do with it. CONNECT WITH PAUL VINGER

You spent months believing more work equals better performance. Then someone tells you to train less right before the biggest day of your season. Your brain hates it. Your body needs it. Amanda, Dr. Chris, and Chelsea get into why the taper is the most misunderstood part of a training block. The fitness is already built. The taper just clears out the fatigue that's been hiding it. They break down what a taper actually looks like for strength versus endurance, why your legs feel like garbage right when they're supposed to feel great, and why the panic workout you want to add is the exact thing that can sabotage months of work. Plus what's really happening physiologically during a taper, why the research on it is shockingly thin for how universal it is, the taper tantrum nobody warns you about, and why feeling worse is often a sign it's working. Black Iron Nutrition Book a Free Discovery Call Free Macro Calculator Free Downloads Black Iron Blog

LOCK IN YOUR EARLY BIRD PRICE DISCOUNT FOR THOUGHTFUL MONEY'S FALL ONLINE CONFERENCE (OCT 17TH) at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com/conferenceDr Art Laffer, economic advisor to President Trump and numerous prior presidents on both sides of the aisle, remains optimistic about where the US economy is headed.And he's quite thrilled at how he thinks Kevin Warsh will reform the Federal Reserve.He acknowledges that the economy faces some very real risks. But he's confident the current good trends will overcome the bad.If you're looking for inspiration about America's prospects, watch this video.If your work depends on important conversations and making informed decisions, Plaud can help you capture what matters and revisit it when you need it most. Visit https://plaud.ai/adam and use code adam for 15% off all Plaud devices. That's P-L-A-U-D dot A-I slash adam.#kevinwarsh #flattax #prosperity _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosureThoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreementIMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

“Send Coach John a message”I was reminded (again), of how important it is to simply be open to wanting to get better. The podcast I was listening to that really got me thinking about this topic was from Jon Gordon's podcast, tilted “Rise To Lead” where he interviews his guest Doug Dentler, a CFO with a company who has written a book about this.  The mindset it takes to simply want to get better is HUGE!  I love the reminders that I heard about even people that have this bigtime title (CFO), need to still find people to help them become better. It's a journey I am on always - and my podcast is something that I hope helps you in your journey to continuing self improvement.  Go out there and find things you connect with in order to keep finding ways to get better.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they're talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate relationships, and create a life that feels better. Gretchen breaks down her Four Tendencies framework — Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel — and explains how our tendencies can shape everything from motivation to relationships. JVN and Gretchen also get into managing negative emotions, the importance of our environment, balancing self-acceptance with growth, and why slowing down can sometimes give us the clarity we've been looking for. Plus, Gretchen shares what she's learning from her latest creative obsession, watercolor, and gives us a look at her upcoming Four Tendencies workbook. Check out Grethcen's Four Tendencies workbook here.  Watch the stories from our AU Docket Drop here. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Gretchen Rubin on Instagram @gretchenrubin Follow Getting Better on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis flies solo in this episode to break down his personal blueprint for getting dramatically better at sales in a short amount of time. Drawing from years of experience in door-to-door sales, closing, and outside sales, he shares a practical, no-fluff approach to mastering the fundamentals, building confidence, and converting more conversations into customers. On this episode we talk about: Why finding the top performer and copying their process is the fastest way to improve. How volume, repetition, and script practice build real sales skill. Why tonality, body language, and delivery matter as much as the words you say. The power of asking for the sale and then sitting in silence. How empathy, discovery, and good questions make closing easier. Top 3 Takeaways Don't reinvent the wheel—study the best performer, copy their approach, and practice it at scale. The best salespeople create trust by asking better questions and truly understanding the prospect's situation. Silence is a tool, and over-talking after the close can hurt more deals than it helps. Notable Quotes “Find the top performer, do your best impression.” “Outperform everyone else's volume.” “Ask for the sale and be silent.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/travischappell⁠/ Other: ⁠https://www.travischappell.com⁠/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Me for the 90 Day Reset – https://buildyourbestfall.com/    You're eating clean, sleeping more, doing everything you're supposed to do for your health, and your body still isn't getting the message. In part 2 of this conversation, Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer explains why “chronic” doesn't mean permanent and shares a simple, science-backed mindfulness practice that has helped people with MS, stroke, Parkinson's, and chronic pain see real improvement. This episode picks up right where part 1 left off, so start there if you haven't listened yet. Dr. Langer breaks down what it means to learn something mindfully instead of absolutely, why judging yourself and everyone around you keeps you stuck, and why the years running together aren't always a bad thing. She also gets personal about turning 40, what she's doing to stay sharp, and why she believes life gets better as you get older.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why learning a rule "absolutely" instead of "conditionally" traps you in beliefs that don't fit your life The two-question mindfulness practice shown to reduce chronic pain, MS, stroke, and Parkinson's symptoms Why every negative judgment you make about yourself has an equally true, more generous version How to use AI as a tool without losing your own agency (and the surprising 45-year-old research behind it) Why Dr. Langer believes the goal isn't more years in your life, but more life in your years   Timestamps: (00:00) – Welcome back for part 2 with Dr. Ellen Langer (00:26) – Why investing in your mindset matters beyond just you (00:44) – Learning mindfully vs. mindlessly, and why the rule-writer's perspective matters (01:37) – The tennis racket story: why "the way you do it" isn't the only way (03:01) – The bell that should go off every time you're judgmental (03:47) – Why every judgment has an equally strong, opposite version (05:41) – Why the years blurring together isn't only a sign of aging (06:00) – Stop counting years, start adding life to them (08:00) – "Sticks and stones" had it backwards (09:33) – The label "chronic" and what it really means (10:05) – The two-question exercise that reduced chronic symptoms in real studies (11:59) – How to try the exercise yourself, step by step (13:38) – AI as a tool: the brilliant graduate student metaphor (14:03) – The 45-year-old research on self-induced dependence (17:28) – What Ellen wishes women understood about getting older (20:07) – What Ellen does to stay sharp and creative   Links to great things we discussed:  The Mindful Body Function Health Uplift App Join me on Substack: Wise Woman Method Alli on YouTube Join me for the 90 Day Reset – Build Your Best Fall   I hope you loved this episode!

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In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson sits down with Xero CFO Claire Bramley to discuss how the CFO role is expanding beyond finance into strategy, operations, transformation, and technology. Claire also shares how she builds teams around her weaknesses, what small businesses actually want from AI, and why she views diversity as a business performance decision.—SPONSORS:Maximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered workflows that enforce expense policies at the point of sale, match receipts automatically, and reduce month-end close from weeks to hours. Thousands of companies, including Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash, already run on Brex. Stop asking A-level finance talent to do B-level admin work. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cjPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cj—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-bramley-133b7174/Company: https://www.xero.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro3:00 Xero and CJ's History With It4:12 Xero's Size and Scale Today5:10 The Expanding CFO Role7:06 Hiring Experts You're Not8:47 Imposter Syndrome11:00 Getting Better at Asking Questions15:04 Asking the "Stupid Question"16:21 Finance as the Corporate Junk Drawer17:48 The Trial Period Idea18:24 Tripwires: Leading Indicators for CFOs25:35 AI Hype vs. Main Street Reality26:44 What Small Business Owners Actually Want28:45 What Big Corps Underestimate31:10 Trust as a Competitive Moat33:45 Why the Line Is Thinner for Small Biz35:12 AI Inside Claire's Finance Team37:23 AI for Investor Relations39:28 Diversity as Capital Allocation42:07 A Decision Diversity Changed44:45 Lightning Round Begins46:06 Advice to Her Younger Self48:49 Craziest Expense Ever#RunTheNumbersPodcast #CFOLife #FinanceLeadership #AIinFinance #WomenInFinance

We spend a lot of time talking about what's wrong with the automotive industry.So Jade Price asked a different question:What's actually gotten better?Patty Ruggia talks about the growth of dealership support teams and the increased respect being given to technician education.Jade shares what she's seen from more women entering the trade and how social media has created a much bigger community of technicians willing to help, share knowledge, and support each other.And the conversation eventually comes back to something simple:Maybe we need to spend a little more time recognizing what's improving.What's the biggest positive change YOU'VE seen in automotive?Drop it in the comments.Negative Pushes.Positive Pulls.God Bless.j.Featuring:Patty Ruggiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-ruggia-07913863/https://www.linkedin.com/company/autocanadaJade Pricehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-price-4675016b/https://www.instagram.com/theautomotivecapture/https://www.tiktok.com/@theautomotivecaptureHosted by Joshua TaylorListen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Earned Influence00:50 What's Getting Better?01:29 Better Dealership Support03:36 Supporting Technician Education06:25 More Women in Automotive07:26 Mechanics Helping Mechanics08:40 Looking for the Positive11:14 Change Your Mindset11:53 Final Thoughts

(4:00) 2nd and final scrimmage in the books (8:00) Good thing the defense is ahead (18:00) Can Ashton Daniels make significant strides in the coming weeks? (24:00) UNF thoughts, Mike becoming more transparent? (34:00) Still nothing from Wisner? (36:00) Jasen Lopez (44:00) SMU adds a solid 5th year player, so does UVA (49:00) Special teams? (54:00) What now with the PCSA bill dormant? Music: Lost Like Lions - Is It True? Follow CumminsLifestyle on IG   Polymarket app. $20 bonus for a $10 deposit upon sign up. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization   Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/   Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/7v4dbwf9 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(4:00) 2nd and final scrimmage in the books (8:00) Good thing the defense is ahead (18:00) Can Ashton Daniels make significant strides in the coming weeks? (24:00) UNF thoughts, Mike becoming more transparent? (34:00) Still nothing from Wisner? (36:00) Jasen Lopez (44:00) SMU adds a solid 5th year player, so does UVA (49:00) Special teams? (54:00) What now with the PCSA bill dormant? Music: Lost Like Lions - Is It True? Follow CumminsLifestyle on IG   Polymarket app. $20 bonus for a $10 deposit upon sign up. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization   Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/   Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/7v4dbwf9 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Needs will always be part of leadership, but they shouldn't be in the driver's seat. Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Too often, ministry teams spend 80% of their effort meeting immediate needs instead of moving the vision forward. But when leaders begin to shift that balance, they develop more leaders, advance the vision, and ultimately meet even more needs.

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Every so often, a leader steps into a moment that seems built for them. New CEOs appointed days before the COVID pandemic, or during economic volatility, or any number of other challenges — and it's like they were made to be there, in that moment, to steer the ship calmly through the uncertainty.Ike Anand is one of those leaders. He is the president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a seat he stepped into a year ago, after joining the organization in 2020.That work reaches well past Memphis. Mission Partners' research with nonprofits and foundations last year found the sector split roughly down the middle on AI: half ready to lean in and trust that it's part of their future, half not willing to go there at all. Anand's answer starts with how rather than whether, and it rests on the principles he brought with him to the job. The first of them gives this episode its name. Get a little bit better every day. You aren't competing against anybody else, Anand says; you're competing against yourself, and the race is long.Which suits an organization whose reputation was built the same way — a game of inches, every day, for more than sixty years. Anand describes himself as carrying that brand for a period of time, with a responsibility to hand it on in good condition to whoever comes next. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (05:44) - Trust (11:31) - Governance (19:29) - Scaling and the Four Principles

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Connection isn't just about being around people — it's about feeling seen. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down certified mental health coach and founder of the SEEN Method, Morgan Burch, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, isolation, and what actually makes relationships work. Together, they unpack why so many of us feel disconnected even when we're surrounded by others, how fear and rumination can quietly shape our relationships, and the ways cancel culture and manipulation can push people into deeper isolation. Morgan breaks down the psychology behind feeling “separate,” how visualization can either heal or trap us, and what it really means to be emotionally safe with another person. From recognizing when you're being pulled away from connection to learning the key foundations of healthy, successful relationships, this episode is about finding your way back to yourself — and to others — with clarity, compassion, and intention. Whether you're navigating friendship shifts, romantic relationships, or just trying to feel less alone, this conversation offers grounding tools to help you reconnect. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Morgan Burch on Instagram @goodmorgantherapy  Follow Getting Better on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders set goals by defining where they want to go. Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Goals aren't just about productivity; they're about clarity of direction. When the destination is clear, you're far more likely to persevere through the challenges along the way and ultimately reach the destination.

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologist John Odenkirk for an in-depth Lake Anna fishing report covering largemouth bass, northern snakeheads, striped bass, hybrid stripers, Saugeye, crappie, chain pickerel and the lake's forage populations. Anglers fishing Lake Anna, the North Anna River, Pamunkey Creek, Contrary Creek and the greater Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County area will get a detailed look at why this Virginia fishery continues to improve.Lake Anna's largemouth bass population is producing historic survey results. During DWR's latest standardized electrofishing survey, biologists collected an average of 138 bass per hour and 122 adult, stock-size bass per hour—both new records for the lake's long-term sampling program. John explains why those numbers are so impressive for a large, clear-water reservoir and how submerged aquatic vegetation, water willow, woody cover, abundant forage and a productive watershed have helped Lake Anna move far beyond its old “Dead Sea” reputation.We also break down the return of hydrilla and other aquatic vegetation, the difference between today's limited grass carp management and the massive stockings of the 1990s, and why healthy vegetation matters for bass habitat, shoreline protection and nutrient control. John discusses wake-boat concerns in the narrower portions of the lake, harmful algal blooms, drought conditions and the potential effects of future water demands and data-center development within the North Anna watershed.Beyond largemouth bass fishing, this episode covers the future of Lake Anna's northern snakehead population, DWR's striped bass and hybrid striped bass stocking strategy, and the major success of the saugeye program. John explains why pure stripers grow slowly at Lake Anna, why hybrids may be better suited to the reservoir and where anglers may find saugeye during the winter. We also discuss rising crappie numbers, chain pickerel in the upper Contrary Creek area, the difficulty of measuring blueback herring and threadfin shad, and other improving Virginia bass fisheries such as Nye Reservoir, Occoquan Reservoir and the tidal Rappahannock River.In this episode, we cover:Record-setting Lake Anna largemouth bass survey resultsHow hydrilla, water willow and aquatic habitat support bassNorthern snakehead population trends and possible future regulationsStriped bass, hybrid striped bass and saugeye stocking updatesCrappie, chain pickerel and Lake Anna forage populationsProductive areas of the North Anna and Pamunkey armsGrass carp management, wake boats and shoreline erosionNi Reservoir, Occoquan Reservoir and tidal Rappahannock bass fishing Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastFishing the DMV now has a website: https://www.fishingthedmv.com/ If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comNorthern Snakehead: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/snakehead/#:~:text=Any%20unusual%20fish%20needs%20to,804%2D367%2D2925). Report snakehead: 804-367-2925Virginia Department of Natural Resources website: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/ Jake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHtSupport the show

It's already been a big summer in the transfer market for Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montréal, but more is expected in the summer window as the three Canadian teams look to take steps forward in the hunt for the MLS Cup Playoffs and, for the Whitecaps, even bigger goals. While the efforts to build out the rosters stand out, so too does the push to find form after the World Cup break, as none of the Canadian teams have been able to secure a full three-point victory in the games since Spain lifted the trophy. Ahead of this weekend's action, Ben, Alex and Dunlop break down where each team stands, and their hopes of a result this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sox playoffs chances are getting better everyday!

Tennessee’s 4-H Roundup just recently concluded their week-long celebration on the campus of UT Martin and this was the 103rd year for this exciting tradition, designed to recognize achievement by high school 4-H’ers in various project areas.

Paid work can be a pathway to independence, purpose, and connection — but Australians with disability are far less likely to be employed than everyone else, especially those with high support needs. Many who do work are paid well below the minimum wage, some as little as $3.31 an hour. How do we build a system for disabled workers that opens up better jobs and fairer wages? In this podcast, Grattan Associate Ben Jefferson talks to Grattan Disability Program Director Sam Bennett and Senior Associate Owain Emslie about our report, Opening doors: Better jobs and fairer wages for disabled workers, which sets out a pragmatic path to better employment outcomes for disabled people with high support needs — while ensuring no one is left behind. Read our report: https://grattan.edu.au/report/opening-doors-better-jobs-and-fairer-wages-for-disabled-workers/ Thanks for listening to the Grattan Podcast. Our research, reports and analysis are freely available thanks to the donations of listeners like you. Please consider making a regular or one-off donation at grattan.edu.au/donate. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up to our newsletter on our website to stay up to date with Grattan's news. Thanks again for listening. Instagram: www.instagram.com/grattaninstitute/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grattan-institute/

Are we leading people or just ministering to people? Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Ministering to people means helping them become whole and self-governed, and that is a key part of discipleship. But too often, ministry leaders spend 75% of their time doing ministry instead of leading. As a result, they have fewer leaders and more needs. Even if people grow through your ministry, they aren't equipped to multiply.

We have more information, technology, wearables, medications and optimization strategies than ever—but are we actually getting healthier?In this solo episode, I discuss the age of optimization we're finding ourselves in and how I feel we're really not getting any better despite more tools and more information than ever.

When OCD symptoms suddenly get worse, it's easy to believe you've lost all the progress you've worked so hard to make. But a flare-up doesn't erase your recovery. Stress, major life changes, fatigue, and uncertainty can all make OCD louder without meaning you're back where you started. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains why OCD flare-ups are a normal part of recovery and how to respond without falling back into compulsions.At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you're ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boise State senior quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation from Media Day at Albertsons Stadium. He's helped the Broncos to win three conference championships, but he hasn't won over the fan base. How can that change in 2026? What will his legacy be after this season - and how much does he think about legacy? And what about that honeymoon to Europe, where he encountered a Boise State fan in Italy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State senior quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation from Media Day at Albertsons Stadium. He's helped the Broncos to win three conference championships, but he hasn't won over the fan base. How can that change in 2026? What will his legacy be after this season - and how much does he think about legacy? And what about that honeymoon to Europe, where he encountered a Boise State fan in Italy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Hawk, author of The Price of Becoming, shares the compounding practices of high-performersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many organizational change efforts fall short, even when leaders know change is necessary? In this episode, Kevin talks with Kristy Ellmer about how change actually works and why successful transformation requires more than a plan, a process, or a compelling business case. Kristy explains that leaders often confuse alignment with true agreement, and that real progress begins when teams are willing to slow down, surface disagreement, and clarify how the change will happen. She also shares that involvement alone is not enough; people need agency and ownership to commit to building something new. Kevin and Kristy discuss the role of rituals, stories, and symbols in reducing cognitive load and helping people connect emotionally with the change, as well as why leaders must "earn the take-up" rather than assume people will adopt new behaviors simply because the change makes sense. About Kristy Ellmer Kristy Ellmer is the co-author of How Change Really Works: Seven Science-Based Principles for Transforming Your Organization. She is a Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG and a former Chief Transformation Officer, with decades of experience leading multiyear transformations inside global organizations. She leads BCG's Transformation practice and co-founded BCG's Behavioral Science Lab and specializes in translating academic research on human behavior into practical change and transformation programs that deliver sustained results. She has led over 30 transformations in 27 countries in 14 sectors from mining to retail and previously was a manager at Delta Airlines during one of the most exemplary transformations in business history. Kristy's completion of the 29029 Everesting Challenge—climbing the vertical height of Mount Everest 19 times in under 36 hours after months of disciplined training—embodies the same change principles she applies professionally: sustained commitment, deliberate design, support systems, and faith in process over motivation. Her TED Talk on navigating change with confidence has been seen by over half a million people. She has an MBA from Mercer University and a B.A. from Roanoke College. She's based in Boston. Connect with Kristy Website: https://howchangereallyworks.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-r-ellmer-b25b7a23/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_ellmer/  RESOURCES MENTIONED How Change Really Works: Seven Science-Based Principles for Transforming Your Organization by Julia Dhar, Kristy Ellmer, and Philip Jameson  The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur C. Brooks  Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Most Organizational Change Efforts Fail 02:49 Why Kristy Ellmer Wrote "How Change Really Works" 05:29 Why Organizations Aren't Getting Better at Change 06:17 Understanding "Change Distance" 07:15 The Most Common Change Leadership Mistake 08:58 Why Leaders Should Encourage Disagreement 12:28 Moving from Employee Involvement to Ownership 15:52 How Rituals Reduce Cognitive Load During Change 18:48 Using Stories and Symbols to Reinforce Change 21:47 Why Leaders Must Earn Employee Adoption 24:24 How to Stay Persistent Through Transformation 27:41 Successful Change Starts with the Leader 28:53 What Kristy Is Reading 29:16 Where to Learn More 29:48 The Most Important Question: Now What? ---

What does it actually take to get better—and keep getting better—once talent has taken you as far as it can? Today, we're exploring two books about the disciplined, sometimes uncomfortable work of growth: Ryan Hawk's The Price of Becoming, which argues that lasting excellence is built through commitment, consistency, and choosing hard things on purpose; and Ric Bucher's Coachable, which looks at elite athletes to show why the best performers never stop adapting.

This week we're talking: USA Air Quality, Erie, PA True Crime, Sculptra in South Korea, Getting Better at accepting where we're at, hair transplants, Internet Spelling Bee Words, Jonathan Van News Desk, coming out in your 30s, and Madonna's new album.  Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube!  Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there anyone in your life who will require your best? Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Often, we look for people who can help us do a certain thing rather than someone who can help us become a certain kind of person. Having someone in your life who challenges you to become better will, in turn, help you do better. Who have you given permission to drill down on your life, even when you don't like it?

Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn't. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn't it been fixed? We find out in this update of a 2025 episode.   SOURCES: Kimberly Blumenthal, allergist-immunologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic. Theresa MacPhail, associate professor of science and technology studies at Stevens Institute of Technology. Thomas Platts-Mills, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia. Elena Resnick, allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Hospital.   RESOURCES: Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World, by Theresa MacPhail (2023). "Evaluation and Management of Penicillin Allergy: A Review," by Erica S. Shenoy, Eric Macy, and Theresa Rowe (JAMA, 2019). "The Allergy Epidemics: 1870–2010," by Thomas Platts-Mills (The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2016). "Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy," by George Du Toit, Graham Roberts, et al. (The New England Journal of Medicine, 2015).   EXTRAS: "The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better," series by Freakonomics Radio (2026). "Doctors Know They Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics. Why Don't They Stop?" by Freakonomics, M.D. (2022). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DJz left town, so naturally the ShowCast seized control of Talking Trek! Tarpy, Matters, Puttz and Destro take over the studio for a wide-ranging discussion about the current state of Star Trek Fleet Command. Has anything released since April been genuinely essential? Are the Athena, Female Spock, Territory Control additions and Academy progression changing the wider game, or are they simply powerful tools locked inside their own loops? The crew breaks down modern G6 progression, faction ship requirements, Territory hostile mechanics, Female Spock crewing, Duo Wave Defense, the Academy refinery, officer laurels and the massive Sigma resource requirements waiting on the road to G7. Community members also join the stage to share their experiences and debate whether STFC's renewed focus on existing content is finally moving the game in a healthier direction. The conversation also covers upcoming Alliance Tournament changes, the pause created by the Anthology arc, player choice, content creator feedback and whether now is finally a good time for hesitant commanders to enter G6. And because this is a ShowCast takeover, the episode eventually abandons all discipline and becomes a heated debate about the greatest adaptation of The Odyssey. Topics include: Star Trek Fleet Command G6 and G7 progression USS Athena Duo Wave Defense Starfleet Academy refinery Female Spock crews Territory Control hostiles Faction ship requirements Officer laurels Alliance Tournaments Anthology arc Vengeance progression Sigma Tritanium Community feedback   00:00 – The ShowCast Takes Command 02:35 – Tonight's G6 Progression Debate 04:27 – Has Anything Since April Been Must-Have? 07:11 – DJz Is Officially on Vacation 10:20 – Faction Ships and the New G6 Reality 14:04 – Progress Without Feeling More Powerful 18:34 – Is Recent Content Changing Anyone's Game? 22:30 – Female Spock and Territory Hostile Crews 27:39 – Female Spock, Chang and Flocs Crew Advice 35:48 – Community Members Join the Conversation 36:08 – Updating Old Content Instead of Adding More 42:45 – Is the Academy Refinery Actually Worth It? 46:51 – Preparing for G7's Sigma Resource Wall 50:02 – Required Ships Finally Mean Required Ships 52:43 – Duo Waves Become “Dancing Waves” 54:30 – Athena Research and Refinery Progression 1:06:09 – Officer Laurels and the Athena's Future Value 1:20:13 – Destro Returns and Builds Bread Voltron 1:21:03 – Can We Judge Academy Content Yet? 1:26:34 – Alliance Tournament Task Changes 1:35:56 – Why Slow Progression May Be Intentional 1:37:13 – Content Creator Feedback Is Being Used 1:45:00 – Are New Loops Helpful Beyond Themselves? 1:58:00 – G6 Progression, Accessibility and Player Choice 2:10:00 – The Moving Goalposts of New Content 2:20:00 – Fixing the Journey Through G6 2:28:59 – Should Players Finally Move Into G6? 2:31:02 – The Great Odyssey Adaptation Debate 2:32:00 – Final Thoughts and Closing Chaos

No more getting old talk on the show, except for WW2 podcasts hosted by Tom Hanks. Figuring out how to be the man of the house. Ads will kill the vibe of anything you're watching or listening to. A Nolan retrospect: no it's not ass kissing at all (quite the opposite). Directors with multiple watch films. Mr Munch from the Chuck E Cheese gang kinda fucking sucks.

Rita McGrath, bestselling author, Columbia Business School professor, sought-after speaker, strategic advisor, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Rita is a recognized expert in innovation, strategy, and growth, one of the world's Top 10 Management Thinkers, an award-winning academic researcher, and was named by Fast Company as one of the 25 Smartest Women to Follow on Twitter. Her clients include MetLife, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and many other leading organizations.

Can someone really change their mind? This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with singer, author, speaker, and activist Julianna Glasse to look at what it means to question everything you've ever believed. Julianna opens up about growing up in an evangelical Christian community, singing at Trump's 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, and the painful process of walking away from the beliefs, career, and identity that once defined her. She shares the pivotal moments that challenged her understanding of LGBTQ+ people, the books and philosophers that expanded her thinking, and why curiosity became more powerful than certainty. Julianna's book: This Is What Happens When Women Read is out this fall.  Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Full Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Julianna Glasse on Instagram @juliannaglasse Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Executive  Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it actually look like to get better at budgeting?Most people think budgeting starts and ends with writing down their bills and paying them on time. While that's a great start, it's only the beginning.In this episode, I'm walking you through what the journey of budgeting really looks like—from creating your first zero-balance budget to planning ahead, building savings, reaching bigger financial goals, and becoming someone who feels calm and confident with money.

Jacob is joined by Heath Cummings to break down the tape on Zay Flowers.

You don't win by simply showing up, and you don't have a great game without great practice. Today, we're pulling Getting Better from the archives. So how do you get better? You change the way you prepare and the way you practice. Practice develops both attitude and aptitude. If you don't have a desire to get better, you'll have a bad attitude toward practicing. As we practice, our aptitude increases, we keep getting better, and that becomes the culture.

We've been where you are. Now it's time to tell you what comes next. If you are a young athlete out there in the world and you are trying to figure out what to do this episode is for you. Take a listen! Get the Best Selling Sports Mindset Books Here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578660636 Subscribe for weekly youth sports and entrepreneurship breakdowns, and comment below on what your current final boss looks like. HA!

We sit down with retired NHL forward Brooks Laich to talk about the moment he decided at thirteen that hockey was no longer just fun, it was a mission. We get real about confidence, leadership, sacrifice, and how he now channels that same competitive drive into World Playground to help people travel for less and collect better memories.• deciding early what you are willing to trade for a dream • kindness and competitiveness under one roof with Kat, plus the daily breakfast routine • how small town Saskatchewan builds time on task and toughness • what championship leadership looks like away from the spotlight • the single sentence from Brooks' mom that rewired his belief • the hidden cost of leaving home young and how he almost quit • being addicted to competition and repurposing it after retirement • how World Playground removes commissions and markups to cut travel costs • why Brooks calls travel a memory company, not a travel company • reconciling a long NHL career with not winning the Stanley Cup • why kids should play multiple sports and why coaches should obsess over practice • being “applied” by using one filter all day, every day • choosing your struggle, following your gut, and creating circumstances you wantSo if you haven't yet, send me a note on where you would want to go, where you'd want to meet up in person with other like-minded individuals like me, and maybe we can make that happen thanks to World Playground. If you use the code AP15 at checkout, you get to save 15%. If you folks like this episode, like what Brooks has to say, do me a favor, share this with another athlete individual who would Support the show Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok | Spotify | Apple | Google | Youtube l Save 15% on Perfect Sports Supplements

Stanley Bronstein is an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who focuses on two big missions. Which are 1) helping people reach their maximum potential and 2) helping those who need it to lose weight permanently through healthy, sustainable, lifestyle change and without drugs or surgeries. He is the creator of The Way of Excellence, which is a structured personal development system centered on living excellence as a way of life. Stanley has his own remarkable and inspiring story of losing over 220 pounds and has maintained that transformation for many years. Stanley shares his powerful story along with his insights and delightful sense of humor as he describes how we all can begin to create permanent, positive change in our lives. He addresses the four barriers to change which include Willingness, Belief, Discipline, and Commitment. But that's just the beginning of the vast amount of information he shares. Download this positive, upbeat, and fascinating, and empowering episode to hear Stanley's remarkable story and learn how to align mindset, healthy eating, and healthy movement for a life that keeps getting better. Great information! Connect with Stanley: https://thewayofexcellence.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@thewayofexcellence https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleybronstein/ https://healthymindbodyspirit.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300

Is AI getting better at doing SEO, and does that mean you can eventually just hand it the whole job?AI does continue to improve, but better AI doesn't change the difference between using a tool and relying on one. If everyone could press the same "do my SEO" button, the button can only ever make you even with everyone else, never ahead of them.This episode discusses:Using AI vs relying on AIThe "Garbage in, garbage out" principleFeeding your AI project the right dataThe hammer analogyYou'll walk away understanding which parts of SEO to hand to AI, and which parts still require you to make the decisions.Timestamps [0:00] Introduction [0:35] The two most common listener questions [1:25] Using AI vs relying on AI [1:50] Why out-of-the-box AI is not an SEO consultant [2:15] Where AI connectors are headed [3:00] The colleague who refused to adapt [4:45] Garbage in, garbage out [5:00] Feeding your AI project the right data [6:20] The hammer analogy [7:45] Why one-button SEO keeps you even with everyone else --Send me your AI/SEO questions!https://www.meredithshusband.com/podcast

The SpaceX IPO has investors chasing hype, but the real opportunity may be hiding inside Starlink's recurring revenue, the space economy, and the infrastructure being built around Elon Musk's companies. In this video, I'm breaking down SpaceX stock, IPO valuation, lockup periods, supply and demand, Starlink airline deals, orbital data centers, and why patience could matter more than being first.SpaceX Hidden Revenue Machine is Getting BetterJoin our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

What if the reason you're not getting better isn't because you're missing the right supplement, hormone, or protocol—but because you're applying the right tool to the wrong physiology? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Eric Balcavage to discuss state-based medicine, resilient physiology, and why so many people are stuck despite "doing all the right things." Together they unpack the difference between health optimization and lab optimization, why normal or even optimal labs don't always mean you're healthy, and how chronic stress, under-fueling, over-exercising, poor sleep, and an overloaded nervous system can keep you trapped in a cycle of symptoms. You'll learn why carbohydrates aren't the enemy, why more supplements aren't always the answer, how to identify whether you're resilient, strained, or overloaded, and why the goal isn't perfect lab work—it's building a body that can adapt, recover, and thrive. If you've been chasing answers, collecting supplements, optimizing every marker, and still don't feel like yourself, this conversation is a must-listen.   Learn more about working with me  Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments) Follow me on IG Follow Empowered Mind + Body on IG  https://drericbalcavage.com/hill#form https://drericbalcavage.com/ www.drericbalcavage.com FB: drericbalcavage IG: @drericbalcavage YT: @askdreric

This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with actress, activist, performer, and NYC Pride Grand Marshal Peppermint for a conversation about the energy, joy, resilience, and community that make Pride so powerful. From starring in Survival of the Thickest to leading one of the world's most iconic Pride celebrations, Peppermint shares what Pride means to her today, how the movement has evolved, and why joy remains one of the most important tools for building connection and creating change. Along the way, JVN and Peppermint dive into Pride history, the responsibility and excitement of being a Grand Marshal, what it means to be “the first,” and how we can all help create a future rooted in belonging. Plus: a gum health detour, baths vs. showers, some Peppermint's Transcendence Tea, and why staying connected to our shared humanity matters now more than ever. Whether you're celebrating Pride this month or looking for ways to build more community, courage, and joy in your everyday life, this episode is a reminder that Pride is more than a celebration - it's a practice. Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Full Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Peppermint @peppermint247  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Executive  Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Pride Month!  This week on Getting Better, we're heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind the 9-Time Tony Nominated production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball: Makeup Designer Rania Zohny & Tony Award Winning Hair Designer, Nikiya Mathis. Together, they unpack the intricate process of designing for the stage - from creating unforgettable character transformations to building wigs and makeup looks that can withstand eight shows a week. Plus, they take us behind the curtain of the iconic “Memory” transformation and share what it really takes to create Broadway magic night after night. Whether you're a theatre kid, a beauty lover, or just someone who appreciates a fabulous transformation, this episode is serving artistry, history, and a whole lot of Pride. Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Full Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Instagram @catsjellicleball Follow Nikiya Mathis on Instagram @nikiyamathis   Follow Rania Zohny @raniasmakeup  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stops by to tell us all about her book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United States has constructed a unique - and often invisible - gendered hierarchy, one that is inextricably linked to whiteness and a deeply flawed binary system. From the founding fathers to the current Supreme Court, from the erasure of women in the Constitution to the ongoing fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, Dr. Tubbs reveals the mechanisms that have kept women's contributions hidden and their voices suppressed. Anna Malaika Tubbs is a scholar, advocate, and bestselling author (The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation) whose work brings a fresh, urgent perspective on American history and its gendered systems. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelors in Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, Anna translates her academic knowledge into clear and engaging stories. Her articles have been published by TIME Magazine, New York Magazine, CNN, Motherly, The Huffington Post, For Harriet, The Guardian, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. Anna's storytelling also takes form in her talks, including her TED Talk that has been viewed 2 million times, as well as the scripted and unscripted screen projects she has in development. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, former Mayor of Stockton, CA Michael Tubbs  and their three young children. Follow Anna Malaika Tubbs Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and executive producer Chris @amomentlikechris  New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices