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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 30:35 Transcription Available

Last week, we explored how intimacy can slowly become pressurized in a relationship and leave both partners feeling lonely, misunderstood, and disconnected.In Part 2, we're talking about how to take that pressure out of the system.Whether you're the partner feeling rejected and longing for connection, or the partner feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally withdrawn, this episode offers practical tools to help you rebuild intimacy without blame, pressure, or scorekeeping.We discuss why intimacy often breaks down when couples stop talking honestly about what's happening beneath the surface, and how emotional safety—not pressure—is the foundation for lasting connection.In this episode, you'll learn:Why intimacy should never feel like a performance reviewHow scorekeeping damages emotional and physical connectionThe difference between agreements and obligationsHow to talk about intimacy without blame or defensivenessWhy both partners are often suffering in different waysHow emotional safety helps rebuild desire and trustPractical conversations that create connection instead of pressureWhy expanding your definition of intimacy can transform your relationshipWe also share personal stories from our own marriage, including what we've learned through seasons of mismatched desire, perimenopause, hormone changes, and the ongoing work of maintaining connection through life's transitions.If intimacy has become a source of tension, frustration, or loneliness in your relationship, this episode will help you begin creating a healthier path forward.Because healthy relationships aren't built by avoiding difficult conversations—they're built by learning how to have them.

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S7|G24 Your Own Asphalt with Daryl Dittmer

How To Love Yourself No Matter What

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 24:56 Transcription Available

What if the road from failure to success has nothing to do with the strategies you're running and everything to do with the fight you're refusing to stop having with yourself? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Daryl Dittmer — a man who after a humble and often tumultuous beginning, worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years, built careers across carpentry, sales, real estate, consulting, and risk management, retired at 48 from a successful brokerage he helped build, wrote two unflinching books including When I Stop Fighting and When YOU Stop Fighting: The Road You're On Is Your Own Asphalt, and now coaches high-achievers who are winning externally but losing the battle with themselves — for one of the most raw, real, and completely unperformable conversations about success, failure, accountability, and the internal fight that determines every external result we have ever recorded on this show. BestaudaciouslifeLinktree In this episode, you'll discover:The story of moving a life from a dead-end mess to a place unimaginable — from paralyzing fear, dishonesty, and despair to a life of presence, discipline, and faith Pre-Zero Sports TalkWhat the real internal fight is — and why it is the most expensive and least acknowledged battle in most people's livesWhy stopping the addiction was only step one — and what true transformation actually requiresHow Daryl's recovery journey made him a stronger entrepreneur — and why "I am the product I put out into the world" is the most powerful business philosophy available LinkedInWhat retiring at 48 revealed about what success actually is — and isn'tThe profile of the high-achiever who is winning externally but currently losing the battle with themselves — and what it takes to change that LinktreeDaryl's definition of success — waking up in the morning with a smile on his face — and what it cost him to earn the right to say it SCOTT E CURRY If you have been building something external while fighting something internal and wondering why the arrival never feels like enough — this episode is the conversation that changes the question.

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317. Accountability Or Self-Love — The hidden shame of motivation and accountability

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 21:37

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU SET A GOAL, PUSH HARD FOR A FEW DAYS—AND THEN FALL OFF AND WONDER WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?Like no matter how many times you try, you can't seem to make yourself do the things you say you want to do?If that's you, this episode is going to change how you see yourself.Because it's not that you're lazy. And it's not that you lack discipline.It's that the fuel you've been using to motivate yourself is actually working against you—and no one has ever shown you what to use instead.In this episode, I'm breaking down why accountability and motivation fail most people, what's really underneath the cycle of trying and quitting, and what it actually takes to build habits that stick long term.In This Episode, I Cover:Why motivation and accountability alone will never be enoughThe real reason you can push for a few days—but can't make it lastHow shame becomes the hidden fuel behind most "self-improvement" effortsWhy using self-hatred as motivation has a built-in breaking pointThe difference between forcing yourself and genuinely wanting to show upWhy love is a more powerful motivator than frustration, disappointment, or disgustHow to get specific about why you actually want what you wantWhy your brain resists new habits—and why that doesn't mean anything is wrong with youThe practical steps to remove barriers and make showing up easierHow to talk to yourself the night before so you actually follow throughThe toddler analogy that reframes everything about self-disciplineWhy a D-plus effort is still better than nothing—and how to own thatWhat regulated accountability actually looks like versus dysregulated forcingHow to flex when life gets in the way without quitting entirelyWhat changes when you stop using guilt and start using radical self-acceptanceKey TakeawayYou don't have a motivation problem. You have a fuel problem.Shame, guilt, and self-disgust can push you for a few days—but they will always break down. They are not a long-term solution.What actually works is getting specific about why you want what you want, removing the barriers between you and the action, and learning to redirect yourself with kindness instead of force.You don't need to be harder on yourself. You need to be more honest—and more loving.InvitationI'm running JuneTube all month inside the Love Yourself No Matter What community—weekly trainings, weekly lives, and everything you need to actually use these tools and create a different kind of summer.To get access, grab the free End Overthinking Five-Minute Reset Ritual at:

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230. 7 Practical Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System When You're Triggered

A HOLY MESS - Keeping It Real! Hope, Peace & Encouragement! Biblical Truth, Hear From God, Christian Mental Health, Christian

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 26:40

You've done the deep work. The therapy. The books. The journaling. And you still get triggered, you still slip into the shitty committee, you still reach for the chips or the wine or the doom scroll before your brain catches up. In this episode (a peek inside one of Dani's group sessions), she gives you 7 practical tools to calm the storm so you can actually do the deeper identity shift work and step into your next level. She shares the thesis that "practical isn't sexy, but it's very, very needed," the client story about Jane who learned to giggle at her own shitty committee instead of crucifying herself, and the reframe that will change how you think about the hard people in your life: honor your allergies. In this episode, Dani talks about: Why root work alone keeps you circling the same mountain The "house on fire inside the house" chaos most of us are actually fighting 7 practical tools to reach for the moment a trigger hits (walking, classical music, air lunges, box breathing, calling a friend, dancing, ping pong or a tennis ball) The "honor your allergies" reframe for the people who keep triggering you A simple boundary that saved a friend's sleep (no calls with her daughter past noon) Joel 2:25 and the years the locusts have eaten If your shitty committee has been running you ragged and you're ready to do the deeper identity shift work, this is what I do with my 1:1 clients (and what I train inside the Life Coach Certification if you feel called to do this work for others). Book a free discovery call at aholymess.com, or jump straight to calendly.com/danisumner if you're ready to grab a spot right now. And if you're not ready yet, this episode will hit like a deep breath and a hug and a kick in the ass all at once. Glad you're here, Dani

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232: Not Tonight Part 2: Conversations with Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Kimmery Newsom

The Midlife Sex Coach for Womenâ„¢ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 31:57

What happens when "Not Tonight" slowly becomes "Not This Century"? In Episode 227, Dr. Sonia introduced her perspective on why saying "not tonight" can actually protect intimacy by honoring honesty, consent, and authenticity. In this follow-up conversation, she sits down with marriage and family therapist Dr. Kimmery Newsom to explore what happens when "not tonight" becomes a pattern—and how couples can begin finding their way back to connection. Together, they discuss why intimacy often struggles when trust, communication, and emotional safety have been damaged, and why sexual disconnection is often a symptom of something deeper. Because intimacy isn't built through obligation. It thrives through trust. Communication. Vulnerability. Connection. And repair.

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EP 318 Feeling Guarded in Intimacy? Reset Love, Build Connection, and Awaken Your Sex Drive

Mornings with Monette

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 15:14

What if the reason intimacy still feels blocked in your marriage… isn't because you don't want connection?What if it's because you're still protecting your heart?In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about something many women feel—but rarely say out loud.You want to feel close again.You want emotional connection, intimacy, and romance.You're trying. You're more aware. You're even showing up differently.But when it comes to real intimacy… something still feels off.And if you're honest…it's not just about your husbandIt's that you don't fully feel open.You might notice thoughts like:“He won't respond the way I need”“He doesn't go deep enough”“It's just easier to keep this to myself”So you stay a little guarded.A little filtered.A little protected.Let's gently challenge that…You say you want intimacy…but are you actually letting him in?Because this right here is one of the biggest hidden blocks to connection in midlife marriage.⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why feeling guarded can quietly block emotional connection, intimacy, and desireHow past disappointment and unmet expectations shape how you show up in your marriageWhy protection may have served you before—but is now creating distanceThe truth about vulnerability and how it rebuilds intimacy and connectionSimple, practical ways to begin opening your heart and letting your husband in again⸻The Truth About Intimacy & Connection in Midlife MarriageHere's what most women don't realize:Intimacy is not created by effortIt's created by opennessNot by saying the perfect thingNot by your husband doing everything rightBut by you being emotionally availableBecause when you're guarded:you don't fully expressyou don't fully engageyou don't fully receiveAnd over time, connection begins to fadeNot because you don't love each otherbut because you're not fully letting each other inBut here's the shift:The same protection that once felt safe…is now keeping you disconnected⸻A Faith-Based Perspective on IntimacyGod never designed you to live guarded in your marriageHe designed marriage to be a place of:connectionsafetyand being fully knownBut that requires trustNot just in your husbandbut in God working through your marriageSometimes the step of faith isn't fixing anythingit's opening your heart again⸻Your Next Step (Make This Simple)This week, practice one small shiftChoose one moment to be more open than you normally wouldThat might look like:sharing something you usually keep to yourselfexpressing appreciation more freelysaying how you really feel instead of brushing it offNothing bigjust one real momentBecause this is how:connection growsintimacy rebuildsand your marriage begins to feel alive again⸻Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode spoke to you, come join me inside my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we walk through:rebuilding emotional connectionrestoring intimacy and romancelearning to open up again in a safe, faith-centered wayand creating a marriage that feels connected and aliveOr send me a message. I would love to connect with you.⸻Final ThoughtFriend…You don't rebuild intimacy by waiting for him to changeYou rebuild it by allowing yourself to be seen againAnd when you begin making new decisionsto opento shareto softeneverything in your marriage can begin to shiftI'm not sharing this from theoryThis is what God has walked me through in my own marriageAnd I believe with everything in meHe can do the same for you⸻Related EpisodesEP 317: Sex, Intimacy & Connection in Midlife Marriage — Why Awareness Isn't EnoughEP 316: My Sex Drive Isn't There… I Want Emotional Connection and IntimacyEp 306 3 Ways to Rebuild Intimacy and Rekindle Desire in Midlife Marriage

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S7|G23 Liz Weber on the Leadership Lie That's Costing You Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 28:25 Transcription Available

What if the busyness you've been wearing as a badge of honor is actually the most expensive and most well-defended excuse you've been making for not doing the strategic leadership work your business most urgently needs? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Liz Weber, CMC, CSP — one of fewer than 100 people in the United States to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional® and Certified Management Consultant® designations, founder and President of Weber Business Services, LLC, author of 10 leadership books, named a Top 30 Global Guru on Leadership and Global Top 100 Leadership Influencer, faculty at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, and a consultant who has worked with organizations across more than 20 countries — for one of the most direct, credentialed, and immediately actionable conversations about leadership, busyness, and strategic clarity we have ever had on this show. Liz does not traffic in motivation or theory. She tells leaders the truth — and then gives them the specific, practical frameworks to act on it. Ace & Arrow In this episode, you'll discover:Why "I'm so busy" is the most expensive lie in business — and what it's actually covering forThe most costly behaviors in Liz's Stop series — and the single Stop most business owners refuse to makeThe difference between operational planning and genuine strategic leadership — and why it changes everything about how a business growsWhy succession planning is not an exit conversation but an urgent strategic priority for every business owner, right nowHow candid conversations — the ones most leaders systematically avoid — are the ones that change relationships and build the organizations that actually performThe Leadership E.A.S.Y. framework and why the complexity most leaders complain about is almost always self-generatedIf you have been performing busyness while your organization waits for the strategic leadership only you can provide — this episode is the wake-up call you've been too busy to hear until now.

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158: You're Not Stuck. You're Loyal to an Old Identity.

Married 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 30:32

If you've ever said "I don't know why I keep doing this to myself," this one is for you. Most ambitious, self-aware women aren't actually stuck — they're loyal. Loyal to a version of themselves that used to keep them safe, but no longer fits where they're trying to go. In this episode, I unpack the four identities I see women silently loyal to (you'll recognize at least two), share a personal story about a loyalty that cost me more than I want to admit, and give you the one question that changes how you move from here forward.What You'll HearWhy "I don't know why I keep doing this to myself" is the wrong sentence — and what to say insteadStuck vs. loyal — the reframe that gives you your agency back, and why your nervous system picks familiar over free every single timeThe four loyalties — meet the Over-Functioner, the People-Pleaser, the Hyper-Independent Woman, and the Second-Guesser. See which one is sitting in the room with you right now.The loyalty that almost cost me everything — the personal story I've been scared to tell, the retreat that almost didn't happen, and the cost of staying loyal to who I used to beThe question that changes everything — swap "Why am I stuck?" for one better question and watch what shifts in real timeAwareness → Embodiment → Practice — why insight isn't the work, and what actually makes a new identity stickGo withdraw a loyalty — what to do this weekOne Line to Sit With"You're not stuck. You're loyal. And loyalty can be withdrawn."Your Invitation This WeekFor the next seven days, when you catch yourself mid-pattern — over-functioning, people-pleasing, refusing help, second-guessing — pause and ask one question instead of judging yourself: What pattern am I still loyal to? You don't have to fix it. Just name it. That's where the work starts.Clip-Worthy Moments"Most women aren't stuck. They're loyal.""Familiarity feels safer than expansion. Even when familiarity is killing you.""Hyper-independence isn't strength. It's a trauma response with a glow-up.""You weren't being fake. You were being strategic. But strategy has a shelf life.""Awareness without practice is just expensive insight.""Stop being loyal to a woman whose conditions no longer exist."Want to Go Deeper?DM me the word UNBLOCKED on Instagram and I'll send you more on how we do this work inside The Unblocked Method™.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Unblocked Method™Upcoming Park City retreat details to come soon!If This Hit You in the ChestSave it. Send it to the woman in your life who needs to hear it. And hit subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.ConnectInstagram: @its.amysandersWebsite: www.amysanders.coEmail the show: support@amysanders.co

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#1070 "Suffering Overflows" A REVING the Word Workout

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 42:26

Join Jennifer Allen for a movement experience designed to help you process life's challenges while staying connected to God's presence. Through light interval pushes and thoughtful reflection, Jennifer explores the reality of suffering, grief, disappointment, and betrayal—and the comfort found in knowing that Christ meets us in the midst of it all. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:5, you'll be reminded: "For just as Christ's sufferings are ours in abundance... so also our comfort is abundant through Christ." As you move, you'll reflect on how God doesn't waste pain. He joins us in it, comforts us through it, and can transform wounds into wisdom. Jennifer invites you to bring a difficult situation before the Lord, move at a pace that feels right for your body, and experience the companionship of Christ in the midst of suffering. Come ready to move, reflect, and be reminded that God's promises run deeper than any circumstance. Your suffering is not wasted. Playlist for This Workout

What Is an Education Anyway? Your Answer Changes Your Homeschool

Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Turning Challenges into Charms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 26:25

What Is an Education Anyway — And Who Gets to Decide? Forget every notion you have been told about what an education is. I want to ask you something I ask every single woman I work with in coaching. What do you believe an education is? And the second question — the one that tends to stop people cold: What did you believe an education was before you started homeschooling? Most of us never actually chose our definition of education. We absorbed it. From school, from our parents, from the culture around us. And then we built an entire homeschool on top of it. And then we wondered why it felt so heavy. And if you’re just starting out and wondering where to begin — I made something for exactly that. The 7-Day Confident Homeschool Roadmap is a free guide that walks you through your first year with clarity rather than overwhelm. Grab it below. Get your free 7-Day Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap What Is an Education Anyway? The Definition Most of Us Inherited If you grew up in a conventional school system, your working definition probably sounds something like this: Education is the successful delivery of academic content across subjects. Demonstrated through coverage, completion, and measurable progress. Coverage. Completion. No gaps. Not falling behind. Making sure it’s enough. Sound familiar? That definition is exhausting. And it’s not even working in schools. Teachers leave many pages of their curriculum undone at the end of every year. There are interruptions. Substitute teachers. Sick days. Stops and starts. There is no perfectly covered, hundred-percent-completed, no-gaps education happening in a classroom either. And the very academic kids who were force-fed information and tested weekly? How much of that actually stuck? How much of it translated into a purposeful, meaningful life? It is not possible to create a perfectly covered education. Not in a school. Not in your homeschool. The sooner you stop measuring yourself against that standard, the sooner you can build something that actually works. If this is landing for you and you want to hear me unpack it further — I’m also diving into this on my YouTube channel. Same episode, same conversation. Watch it here → https://youtu.be/1T8pINVSeXc Do You Need a Teaching Degree to Define Your Child’s Education? And if you question whether you have the intelligence to answer that question — don’t be in self-doubt. Of course you do. This is your child. Does it seem daunting? It likely does. But it doesn’t have to. I’ve stopped counting the number of times I’ve been asked if I’m a certified teacher. Nope. I’m not. Does being a certified teacher enable me to educate my children better at home? Nope. It doesn’t. In fact, statistically, being a certified teacher has no bearing on a child’s home education. Teachers have classroom management skills. They know standardized learning materials. They have years of experience that homeschooling parents might not have in the beginning — and I am not denying those skills for a moment. But it doesn’t mean I’m not more motivated to learn how to engage my children’s education than someone else. When I asked a kindergarten teacher about Grade 2 math, she didn’t know what to say. When I asked a high school English teacher how to approach a history discussion with an elementary-aged child, she was stumped too. Turns out, teachers don’t have the full breadth of knowledge either. And I’m certainly not claiming to either. Why do we think we need to? Google doesn’t have it all. Neither does YouTube. But both are pretty helpful. And when they aren’t, there are always books. Lots and lots and LOTS of books. You just need to know where to find the information. A little research and it’s findable. So Where Do You Find What You Need? When I was in junior high, we bought our first computer: a Tandy EX 1000. The only computer training we had was a Logo program that did next to nothing for me. I attempted to wield x’s and o’s. I’m pretty sure they meant something, but I didn’t understand. Some thirty years later, anyone who wants to know how to use a computer knows. Anyone who wants to know how to Google, YouTube, Facebook, Tweet — they figured it out. Why? Because they found out, by themselves. Tada. The human mind is capable of figuring things out because it wants to. P.S. You might wonder how I went about structuring a thirteen-year-old’s academic education. Self-Education: The Heart of What an Education Really Is Why do we assume kids need everything taught to them? We assume something needs to be done to them. Before anyone sat them down and formally taught them anything, they had already learned animals, language, and how to navigate relationships. In their first year. Their second. Their fifth — long before they ever walked through a kindergarten door. Kids want to learn. It’s simply what they do. When we ask the question — what is an education anyway? — we’ve just begun to really consider who our children are and what they need. And that is exactly what Charlotte Mason was pointing to. What Is an Education Anyway? Here’s What Charlotte Mason Said. “Self-education is the only possible education; the rest is mere veneer laid on the surface of a child’s nature.” — Charlotte Mason I have returned to this quote more times than I can count. Because it points to something we already know intuitively. We keep forgetting it when we sit down at the kitchen table and default to the curriculum, the workbooks, the boxes of books, the online programs everyone else is using. Your job is not to pour information into a vessel. Your job is to raise up the child right in front of you. So what does that actually look like in a real homeschool? Here’s one mom’s answer. What Does Real Home Education Actually Look Like? A mom I worked with had been homeschooling for six years, three kids, and had done a lot of the external work — curriculum, systems, showing up every day. And then she went deeper and found her own answer to the question of what an education really is: “Education is a process of exposure to knowledge while learning involves personal processing and growth. Character traits like discernment, self-confidence, and self-management are important outcomes that continue developing long beyond formal education years.” She also said something that stopped me: “Even if no one was watching or assessing my approach, I would maintain similar objectives and methods.” She has found her own answer — not borrowed from the school system, not borrowed from a curriculum company. Entirely hers. And that is what I want for you. For me, the answer starts in the same place it always has — in wanting to engage my child, teach them when necessary, and capture their little hearts. I am most definitely motivated to do that. And so are you. That’s why you’re here. Want to keep going? This conversation continues on my Rethinking Education YouTube channel. Find it here → https://youtu.be/lkFJglpaoqs What is an education anyway? What Is an Education Anyway? Questions to Sit With This Week As you move through your week, gently ask yourself: What definition of education am I actually operating from right now? Did I choose it — or did I absorb it? Where might I be able to trust what is already working in my child? If no one was watching or assessing my homeschool, would I do anything differently? You don’t need to answer all of it today. Just noticing is already meaningful work. Want to Go Deeper? If this post resonated, the podcast episode What Is an Education Anyway? goes much further — including the five shifts I see happen when a homeschool mom finally loosens the grip of a definition that was never really hers, and what it looks like when peace replaces pressure in a real homeschool home. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. When you’re ready to take the next step, here are three ways I can help: If you’re in your first year — start with the free 7-Day Confident Homeschool Roadmap. It will give you a clear, grounded foundation so you begin with confidence rather than overwhelm. If you’ve been homeschooling for a while and something feels off — take the quiz to identify the real root of your frustration. It’s free and takes five minutes. And if you’re ready for a real reset — book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset session. This is where we get clear on what’s actually going on in your homeschool and your life — and you walk away with a whole lot more peace than you arrived with. Teresa Wiedrick is a certified life coach and graduated homeschool mom who supports homeschool moms in building a life — not just a lesson plan. Her work focuses inward, because most homeschool overwhelm has nothing to do with curriculum. Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session I help homeschool moms trust themselves, edit expectations, and make intentional choices that create a more confident, connected, and present homeschool life. Book your Reset Session with Teresa People also ask… Self-Directed Learning: the Art of Encouraging Independent Homeschooling Building Connection with Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Institute Is there an art and a science to an education? Why Seasoned Homeschool Moms Still Struggle (And How to Break Free) How do I unschool my child: 5 ways to move toward it in your homeschool Can you homeschool without a homeschool room? “Should I Homeschool My Child?” Here's What You Need to Know Why You're Losing Confidence as a Homeschool Mom (and How to Get It Back) How I transitioned from homeschool to public high school 5 suggestions about buying a new curriculum How to Start Homeschooling Confidently in Year 1 What's the connection between self-directed learning & free play? Latest episodes What Is an Education Anyway? Your Answer Changes Your Homeschool June 8, 2026 5 Reasons Your Homeschool Child Won’t Do Work & How to Motivate Your Child June 2, 2026 Crush 1st-Year Homeschool Frustrations and Plan a Smooth Year 2 May 30, 2026 Encouragement for Homeschool Moms in the 1st Year May 30, 2026 Transitioning into Homeschool High School: What We're Really Talking About May 26, 2026 Registered Homeschooling vs Online Learning BC: What Really Matters May 19, 2026 Homeschool Year End Review: Celebrating your Success & Growth May 12, 2026 When You Buy New Homeschool Curriculum: 5 Clever Suggestions May 6, 2026 The Truth About Homeschooling the “Right Way” — But What Works May 5, 2026 9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1 April 28, 2026 What If Your Unrealistic Expectations Are Actually Your Greatest Asset? April 21, 2026 Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom April 14, 2026 How to Get Started Homeschooling in 2026 April 11, 2026 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) April 9, 2026 How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) April 7, 2026 How to Homeschool When Everyone Has ADHD (And You’re Exhausted) March 31, 2026 Exhausted Homeschool Mom? 8 Things That Will Give You Hope March 24, 2026 Stop Second-Guessing as a Homeschool Mom (& Use Your Magic) March 17, 2026 “You’re Not Falling Apart. You’re in the Winter Homeschool Slump.” March 10, 2026 The Lies Homeschool Moms Believe That Makes Everything Harder March 2, 2026 You’re Not Failing. You’re Caught In An Inner Critic Loop. Here’s How to Get Out February 24, 2026 How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom (One Mom’s Story) February 17, 2026 How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn’t Know I Was Living) February 10, 2026 The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom February 2, 2026 How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide January 29, 2026 The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) January 26, 2026 Unexpected Feelings When Your Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University January 22, 2026 How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) January 19, 2026 The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm January 13, 2026 The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot January 6, 2026 Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity December 23, 2025 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life December 23, 2025 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms December 10, 2025 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge to Come Back to Yourself December 2, 2025 What is the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching? November 18, 2025 Not Just a Homeschool Mom — Why You’re Disappearing (And How to Come Back) November 11, 2025 Teaching World War to a Homeschooled Eight Year Old November 10, 2025 Reimagine Your Homeschool: Feel Free, Inspire Curiosity and Do What Works November 5, 2025 the role of imagination in a home education November 4, 2025 Helping Our Kids Live Their Lives on Purpose: A Practical Guide for Homeschool Moms October 28, 2025 How to Set Realistic High School Expectations? Learn Human Development October 20, 2025 How to Build Homeschool Routines that Support YOU October 14, 2025 Why Deschooling? To Feel Confident, Certain & Good Enough October 7, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Building Boundaries and Healthy Relationships for Homeschool Moms September 23, 2025 Ultimate Homeschool Overwhelm Quiz That Reveals Your Hidden Stress Triggers in 5 Minutes September 15, 2025 Start Homeschooling in British Columbia: How to Decide September 9, 2025 How to Create an Effective Homeschool Routine that Works for You September 2, 2025 Interest-Led Homeschool for Confident Moms: An Enneagram 8 Mom's Story of Growth August 28, 2025 How Do I Unschool My Child? 5 Simple Steps to Set Them Free August 19, 2025 Top Tips for New Homeschool Moms in Season 3 August 11, 2025 Subscribe to the Confident Homeschool Mom podcast YouTube Apple Audible Spotify Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventureLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){ var c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return "number"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);} f.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i); var _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()/1000000)); _.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https://static.mailerlite.com/js/universal.js', 'ml'); var ml_account = ml('accounts', '1815912', 'p9n9c0c7s5', 'load');

175. How to Stop Defending Your Decisions at Work

Communicate to Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 4:56

Send us Fan MailYou made a decision. You stand behind it. Then someone questions it, and before you realize what is happening, you are explaining, justifying, and trying to prove your point.That moment can feel personal, especially for women leaders who are used to being second-guessed, interrupted, or expected to over-explain. But not every challenge is an attack. Sometimes what feels like pushback is actually an invitation to clarify your thinking.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton continues the June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into braced for a fight. This episode explores why defending your decisions can weaken your authority, how to tell the difference between defense and clarification, and the small language shift that helps you respond with more confidence, clarity, and executive presence.What You'll LearnWhy the instinct to defend your decisions can undermine your position before the conversation even starts.The difference between defending a choice and explaining your thinking from a place of ownership.A simple phrase you can use when someone questions a decision you made.One follow-up question that helps you discover what the other person actually needs from you.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to respond to pushback without shrinking, overexplaining, or losing authority.Your Action StepThe next time someone questions a decision you made, pause before responding. Ask yourself: am I about to defend, or am I about to clarify? If you can name the moment as clarification, lead with the phrase from this episode. Then ask the follow-up question and notice how the conversation changes.Your AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a moment when someone is likely to question a decision you made. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I made a decision about [briefly describe the decision and the context], and I'm anticipating that my [manager, peer, stakeholder] may question it. Help me prepare a response that signals ownership rather than defense.Ask me 3 questions:What was I solving for when I made this decision?What perspective or vantage point shaped my thinking?What might the other person actually need to understand about the decision in order to support it, act on it, or align their work with it?Then write:One opening phrase I can use to explain my thinking from a place of ownership rather than defense.One follow-up question I can use to surface what the other person actually needs from me.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals defense or justificationMust carry the same weight as “Here's where I was coming from”Must sound like a leader explaining her thinking, not someone defending her choiceAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” or “I just wanted to mention”The follow-up question must invite real information, not a yes-or-no responseExample output style:Opening phrase: “Here's where I was coming from.”Follow-up question: “What's prompting the question?”Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who helps women leaders build confidence, clarity, and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedInInstagramWebsite

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#1070 "Suffering Overflows" A REVING the Word Workout

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 42:26

If You Don't Like Your Reality, We Can Change It For You! (Re-Run) |

Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 23:06

In this powerful re-run, we open the door to one of the most life-changing truths… your Unconscious Mind is running the show

Intimacy Pressure: Why Couples Feel Rejected, Overwhelmed, and Disconnected | Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 30:22 Transcription Available

Why does intimacy start feeling so difficult in long-term relationships?For many couples, intimacy doesn't disappear overnight. Instead, pressure slowly enters the relationship. One partner begins feeling rejected, lonely, or unwanted, while the other feels overwhelmed, anxious, and like they're never enough.In Part 1 of this two-part series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share their own story of how intimacy pressure developed in their marriage after the birth of their twins and how it created years of misunderstanding, resentment, and emotional disconnection.In this episode, you'll learn:• How intimacy pressure quietly enters a relationship • Why intimacy struggles are rarely just about sex • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle that keeps couples stuck • How obligation replaces curiosity and connection • Why silence often feels safer than honesty • The hidden stories couples create when emotional safety disappears • Why most couples stop talking honestly before they stop touchingIf you've ever felt rejected, pressured, lonely, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your partner, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.Next week in Part 2, we'll share the specific shifts couples can make to reduce pressure, rebuild emotional safety, and create a healthier, more connected intimate relationship.Resources Mentioned:Relationship Renovation Coaching ProgramRelationship Renovation Men's GroupRelationship Renovation Counseling CenterRelationship Renovation at Home WorkbookRelationship Renovation Patreon CommunityBecause healthy relationships aren't built by avoiding difficult conversations—they're built by learning how to have them.

S7|G22 The Confidence Equation with Rob Tracz

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 28:01 Transcription Available

What if the reason you keep running out of fuel — running out of clarity, running out of resilience, running out of confidence exactly when you need it most — isn't that you're not working hard enough, but that you've been running the wrong system for the human being doing the work? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Rob Tracz — high-performance coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, Master of Science in Exercise Science, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach, and founder and CEO of TAPS Coaching — for one of the most scientifically grounded and personally moving conversations about human performance, confidence under pressure, and the entrepreneurial operating system we have ever recorded. Rob's own story took him from chasing success while silently unraveling, to sleeping on a yoga mat in a gym, to receiving his dying father's final words — "Take care of yourself. Don't work so hard. Be good for your sister" — and building those words into a coaching philosophy that has transformed hundreds of driven professionals out of Robot Mode and into their Prime Performance. In this episode, you'll discover:What Robot Mode is, how to know if you're in it, and the specific reason driven people are the most vulnerable to itThe real story behind Rob's rock bottom — and the moment his father's final words finally changed everythingWhy Look Good, Feel Good, Do Great Things is a performance strategy, not a wellness sloganThe Confidence Equation — what confidence actually is at a scientific level and how to build it as a system, not a feeling If you have been grinding, hustling, and achieving — while quietly running on empty — this episode is the performance intervention your business has been waiting for.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 145:07

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Sex Advice for Seniors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 47:08

The wonderful Amara Charles and I talk about how to design your sexual life as you age. How to experience pleasure, and what if an ageing body isn't broken, but is simply done performing?Can later life sex become freer, wiser, more playful and more intimate than the sex we had when we were younger? Listen and find out!Go to amaracharles.com to learn more about Amara's work.Subscriber to Sex Advice for Seniors to hear about my weekly Substack Lives, my regular podcast . Paid subscribers also receive posts of a more intimate nature. :)Ready to Go Deeper?Upgrade to unlock more confidence, clarity, and pleasure in your intimate life.As a paid subscriber, you'll get:✨ Full access to my sexy stories

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God's Plan Is Bigger Than Your Vision Board: How to Trust God's Timing, Protection, and Purpose

Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 14:52

What if the greatest blessings in your life aren't the ones you've been asking for? In this heartfelt episode of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast, Jackie shares a powerful lesson she's been learning about faith, surrender, and trusting God's plan even when it doesn't look like the one you created on your vision board. Inspired by the prayer, "May the Lord bless you and keep you," Jackie explores the deeper meaning of being kept by God—not just blessed with new opportunities, but protected from paths, relationships, and outcomes that were never meant for you. If you've been feeling exhausted from trying to control every outcome, force things to happen, or hold your entire life together, this episode will remind you that your job isn't to carry everything. Your job is to trust. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why God's plan is often bigger than your vision board The true meaning of "May the Lord bless you and keep you" How to recognize God's protection in seasons of disappointment Why some closed doors are actually answered prayers The difference between trusting circumstances and trusting God How surrender creates space for greater blessings to arrive Why certainty isn't knowing how—it's knowing Who How to stop forcing and start receiving Key Takeaways ✨ God isn't always taking things away from you—sometimes He's protecting you. ✨ Some of the greatest blessings in life are the ones you never knew to ask for. ✨ You can only dream from what you've seen. God can see possibilities beyond your imagination. ✨ The more attached we become to our own plan, the more likely we are to miss what God has prepared for us. ✨ Wildly wealthy women aren't trying to control every outcome—they're partnered with something greater than themselves. Favorite Quotes "God wasn't taking from me. He was keeping me." "Sometimes the greatest blessing isn't what God gives you. It's what He's protecting you from." "Certainty isn't knowing how. It's knowing Who." "It's not trusting the outcome. It's trusting the One guiding the outcome." "Some of the most beautiful things that have happened in my life recently weren't even on my vision board." "Sometimes the blessing isn't what's being added. Sometimes it's what's being removed." Reflection Questions What am I trying to control that I need to surrender? Where might God be protecting me right now? What if this disappointment is actually divine redirection? What blessings could be waiting on the other side of letting go? Am I attached to my plan or open to God's plan? A Prayer For You May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He keep your heart, your peace, your purpose, and your family. May He guide your dreams and your steps. May He protect what is meant for you and remove what is not. May He make clear the path before you and give you the courage to trust it—even when you cannot see where it is leading. Ready to Go Deeper? Join Jackie inside 21 Days of Tapping, Prayer & Blessings, where you'll experience daily EFT tapping sessions, affirmations, prayer, and powerful conversations designed to help you release control, deepen your faith, and receive more than you ever imagined possible. Connect With Jackie Follow Jackie for daily tapping, faith-filled encouragement, and manifestation teachings: FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK FOLLOW ME ON YOUTUBE

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The Bigger Job Trap: Why Scaling Feels Heavier Than It Should

Epic Success with Dr Shannon Irvine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 18:11

FREE Self-Scaling Business Workshop: https://getepicsuccess.com/registration-yt WORK With Me: https://getepicsuccess.com/ceo-org Most business owners think scaling means more. More people. More meetings. More offers. More systems. More things to manage. And for a while, that works. Revenue goes up. The team gets bigger. There's more momentum. But then you look at your calendar and think: "I thought I was building freedom… so why does this feel heavier than it used to?" That's the Bigger Job Trap. In this episode of the Epic Success Podcast / Scaled CEO Show, I'm breaking down why your business can get bigger without becoming more scalable — and how to start getting out of the middle of every decision, fire, and exception. Because if your business grows, but still depends on your brain for every important thing… you didn't scale. You built a more expensive, more exhausting version of your old job. Inside This Episode: ● Why scaling can secretly make your job bigger How more revenue, more team, and more systems can still leave you trapped in the middle of everything ● The brain pattern keeping you stuck Why your nervous system learned that "me in the middle" equals safety, survival, and growth ● Why being needed can feel like proof you're doing it right How answering every question, rescuing every project, and closing every deal trains your brain to stay indispensable ● The truth about bigger vs. scalable Why real scaling means the business needs less of you as it grows — not more ● The "Scaling or Bigger Job?" test The simple question that reveals where your business is still dependent on you ● How to stop grabbing the wheel A practical way to move one decision category off your plate without panicking or losing control ● The 90-day operating system that helps you escape How your CEO System, Team System, and Profit System work together to make the business less dependent on you every week If You're a Business Owner Who: ● Has more revenue than before, but less freedom than you expected ● Feels like every important decision still comes back to you ● Has a team, but still acts as the backup brain for everything ● Keeps saying, "I'll step back after this next push" ● Knows the business looks successful from the outside, but feels heavier behind the scenes ● Wants to scale without accidentally scaling your old job This episode will show you exactly what's happening. The Real Shift: Bigger is not the same as scalable. A bigger business still needs you in every fire. A scalable business gets stronger as it depends on you less. And the way out isn't to push harder, hire faster, or build more complexity. It's to install the operating system that moves ownership, decisions, and outcomes out of your head — and into the business. Ready to Fix This for Real? Join me live for the Self-Scaling Business Workshop, where we: ● Score your CEO, Team, and Profit systems ● Identify where the business is still over-relying on you ● Pinpoint your biggest constraint for the next 90 days ● Map what to change first so your business can scale without making your job bigger

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231: When Nervous System Regulation Meets Midlife Intimacy: Dr. Ali Novitsky and Dr. Sonia

The Midlife Sex Coach for Womenâ„¢ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 46:15

What if the reason intimacy, connection, and even your desire feel harder right now isn't because something is wrong with you… …but because you're carrying too much? In this episode, Dr. Sonia Wright sits down with physician, coach, and stress researcher Dr. Ali Novitsky for a powerful conversation about the invisible mental load women carry—and how chronic stress impacts everything from relationships and communication to intimacy and pleasure. Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected despite doing all the "right" things. Because most women aren't struggling because they need another strategy. They're struggling because they're operating in survival mode. The grocery lists. The caregiving. The emotional labor. The mental load. The constant responsibility. And when your nervous system is overloaded, intimacy often becomes one more thing on an already impossible to-do list. Dr. Sonia and Dr. Ali discuss the connection between stress regulation, family dynamics, communication, emotional connection, and sexual intimacy—and why creating lasting change starts with understanding how stress is showing up in your life. This conversation is honest, practical, compassionate, and full of insights for women who are tired of carrying everything alone. Because intimacy doesn't thrive in exhaustion. It thrives in safety. Connection. Communication. And a regulated nervous system.

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Ep 317 4 Ways to Get Sex, Intimacy and Connection back in Midlife Marriage

Mornings with Monette

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 15:22

What if the reason your marriage still feels disconnected… isn't because you don't understand the problem?What if it's because you haven't yet stepped into what actually creates change?In this episode, we're talking about the place so many women get stuck—especially after they've already started doing the inner work.You're more aware now.You're catching your thoughts.You're recognizing the patterns that have been creating distance in your marriage.But the truth is…your intimacy, connection, and desire still feel the sameAnd now you're wondering:“Why doesn't this feel different?”“Why do I still feel disconnected from my husband?”“Am I doing something wrong?”Let's gently challenge that…What if nothing has gone wrong?What if you're simply in the middle of transformation?⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why awareness alone won't rebuild intimacy or emotional connection in your marriageThe hidden gap between knowing what's wrong and actually changing how you show upWhy your brain defaults to old patterns—even when you know betterHow to move from being a meaning maker to a pattern breaker in your marriage⸻The Truth About Intimacy & Connection in Midlife MarriageHere's what most women don't realize:Insight does not equal transformationYou don't change your marriage by:hearing something onceunderstanding it intellectuallyor agreeing with itYou change your marriage by:practicing a new way of showing up—moment by momentBecause even when your thinking starts to shift…your reactions will still default to what's familiarAnd that doesn't mean you're failing.It means you're growing.⸻The Missing Piece: Moving From Awareness to ActionAwareness is powerful…but it's only the beginning.Real change happens when you:slow down your reactionschoose what you want to create in the momentand intentionally show up differentlyBecause this is where intimacy starts to rebuild:not from knowing more…but from doing something newThat's not a sign to stop.It's a sign you're breaking old patterns.⸻A Faith-Based Perspective on Real ChangeThis isn't just mindset work…this is spiritual transformation.“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2Renewal doesn't happen in a moment.It happens through repetition.Every time you choose:openness instead of shutting downconnection instead of withdrawaltruth instead of assumptionyou are partnering with God in rebuilding your marriage.⸻Your Next Step This week, I want you to take what you learned in the last episode even further.When something happens in your marriage, pause and ask:What happened?What did I make it mean?What do I want to create instead?How am I going to show up differently right now?Not later.In the moment.Because this is how:emotional connection growsintimacy rebuildsand desire begins to return⸻Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode spoke to you, come join me inside my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we go deeper into:rebuilding emotional connectionrestoring intimacy and romancebreaking old patterns in your marriageand creating a relationship that feels alive againOr send me a message. I would love to personally connect with you.Friend…Awareness is not the finish line.It's the doorway.And when you begin making new decisions—right in the middle of real-life moments—everything in your marriage can begin to shift.I'm not sharing this from theory…This is what God has walked me through in my own marriage.And I believe with everything in me:He can do the same for you.⸻Related EpisodesEP 316: My Sex Drive Isn't There… I Want Emotional Connection and IntimacyEP 315: Don't Know How to Get It Back? Why Intimacy Still Feels Like a Challenge in Midlife MarriageEP 308: Why Trying Harder Won't Fix Intimacy in Your Christian Marriage

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How to Go Deeper in Your Work | Free Preview

Thoughts on Illustration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 11:12

What's the difference between images that move people and those that are just pretty pictures? In this episode, I dig into what it means to bring substance to your work — it's one of the hardest qualities to describe but perhaps the one that might matter most. This isn't something you can manufacture or build up through practice alone. It already exists in you. The question is where you can find it, and whether you're trying to tap more deeply into it.I also share an important announcement about the future of this podcast — if you're a paid supporter on Patreon or Spotify, please listen up.In this EpisodeAn Important Announcement: The future of Thoughts on Illustration after this summer — and what comes next for me and my work.What Is Substance? Why substance is the sense of personal meaning that runs through your body of work as a whole — the feeling that someone is behind the work, working something out.Substance vs. Point of View: How these two qualities relate to each other, and why you can have a strong, original visual voice and still have work that doesn't go very deep.Range and Versatility: Why having both light and serious work in your portfolio makes you more versatile — with a nod to Paul Rand's ability to do this.Striking Oil: Why substance isn't something you build — it already exists in you. How to notice where your wells are and what you're actually drawing from.My Own Wells: What a collection of plastic bread clips, a 1970s merchandise catalog, and a Saskatchewan hotel bottle opener have to do with my illustration work.Today's Action Exercise: The one question that starts the journey toward more substantial work — and why writing it down honestly might change everything.Today's Action on Illustration Why Does Illustration Really Really Matter to You? Write down — in your journal or sketchbook, as though nobody's reading — why becoming an illustrator really, really matters to you. As few or as many words as you need. This is where substance begins.(Become a paid supporter on Patreon or Spotify to access today's full "Action on Illustration" prompt.)Tag me on Instagram @mrtomfroese or email me your results!Show LinksKnow Your Art — Cohort Course Mailing List: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSNaT1XNb6jXS5qjW0ybiryBH70MC1ycGhHj-yDEuQKXdszQ/viewform?usp=headerDrawing Is Important — The Book: https://www.tomfroese.com/bookSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/tomfroeseFind Me ElsewhereWork and Classes — tomfroese.comInstagram — instagram.com/mrtomfroeseDaily Drawings — instagram.com/drawingisimportant

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S7|G21 Stop Playing Small with Randy Gage

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 34:13 Transcription Available

What if the reason you keep hitting the same ceiling — regardless of how hard you work, how smart your strategy is, or how badly you want to break through — is that you have been running a program that was specifically designed to make sure you never actually do? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Randy Gage — Hall of Fame speaker, New York Times bestselling author of 16 books translated into 25+ languages, founder of Prosperity Factory, Inc., host of the Power Prosperity Podcast, and creator of Breakthrough U — for one of the most intellectually confrontational, personally challenging, and genuinely transformational conversations we have ever had on this show. Randy's motivational story of rising from a jail cell as a teen to a self-made multi-millionaire has inspired millions around the world — and what he discovered on that journey is the single most important and most consistently ignored truth in the entrepreneurial world: the biggest obstacle between you and the life you want is the programming you didn't choose and have never examined. In this episode, you'll discover:What "mind viruses" are, where they come from, and why the most successful-looking people are often carrying the most dangerous onesThe specific difference between running the poverty OS and the prosperity OS — and why you've never been told you have a choiceRandy's journey from addiction, incarceration, and repeated failures to becoming a global thought leader on prosperity — and the real, unpolished story of what the rewrite actually tooWhat Wealth Without Apology means — and what it costs to keep apologizing for wanting to be wealthyWhy employee thinking is the most dangerous mindset a founder can carry — and how to permanently replace itWhy holistic prosperity across health, relationships, and mental harmony is a business strategy, not just a wellness aspirationWhat Breakthrough U is, who it's for, and why the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet still need it If you have been working hard, thinking big, and still finding yourself in the same place — this episode is the conversation that explains exactly why. And exactly how to change it.

#1069 "The Look of Love" A REVING the Word Workout

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 43:02

173. When Disagreement Is Actually Alignment

Communicate to Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 7:12

Send us Fan MailShe had spent three nights preparing her counter-argument. Data, stakeholder feedback, a slide deck she wasn't even sure she would get to use. By the time she sat down for the meeting she was dreading, the knot in her stomach was already there.She was preparing to disagree with her VP. But that wasn't the real conversation.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton kicks off a five-part June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into braced for a fight. This episode shows why the conversation you name before you walk in shapes everything that happens inside it, and how reframing disagreement as alignment changes your tone, your language, and the response you get back.What You Will LearnWhy high-performing women leaders often over-prepare for disagreement, and what that costs them over time.The difference between debating to win and aligning to make a better decision.A simple opening phrase and follow-up question you can use to stay grounded, surface your perspective, and keep the conversation productive.Your Action StepIdentify one conversation this week where you've been preparing to disagree with someone. Before you walk in, ask yourself: what do I actually want to walk out of this room having accomplished?If the answer is, “I want us to make the best decision,” then this is not a disagreement. It is an alignment. Walk in with that frame, use the phrase and question from this episode, and notice what changes.AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for your next alignment conversation. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I have an upcoming conversation with my [manager, peer, stakeholder] in which I see the situation differently from them. Help me reframe this conversation from a disagreement to an alignment.Ask me 3 questions:What decision is being discussed, and where do I see it differently?What outcome do I actually want to walk out of this conversation having accomplished?What might my counterpart be seeing that I am not?Then write:One opening phrase I can use to surface my perspective without sounding defensive.One follow-up question I can use to invite their thinking and find the real gap.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals confrontation or asks permission to speakMust carry the same weight as “surface it” or “flag it”Must sound natural when spoken aloudAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” or “I wanted to mention”Example output:Opening phrase: “I'm tracking something different on this, and I want to surface it before we decide.”Follow-up question: “Can you walk me through how you got there?”Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

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#1069 "The Look of Love" A REVING the Word Workout

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 43:02

Join Alisa Keeton for an interval workout that invites you to move your body while reflecting on what it means to be fully known and fully loved by God. Drawing from Mark 10:17–25, Alisa explores the difference between knowing about God's love and living in the security of His love. As you move through intervals, you'll consider what may be holding you back from deeper intimacy with Jesus and reflect on the journey from knowledge, to belief, to following. This workout will encourage you to slow down, check in with your body and heart, and receive the loving gaze of Christ. Come ready to move, reflect, and be reminded that God's invitation is always rooted in love. If you're moving, you're doing it right. Playlist: Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai Acuario by Hessian Old Rugged Corss by Tommee Profitt & Ben Fuller Dave by Fulvey Africa (Jack Back Remix) by Elephant Heart Runnin with Angels by Sons of Sunday Nothin' Better by Zeal Worship What a God (Live) by SEU Worship, One House, & Kenzie Walker House of Miracles by DOE & Essential Worship Gratitiude by Worship Portal Ready to Go Deeper?

Down 30: The Art of Dominating When Life Isn't Going Your Way

Sports Motivation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 33:37

Everyone can perform when life is easy. The real question is: What happens when you're down 30 points? What happens when the bills are piling up, motivation disappears, the results aren't coming, and every part of you wants to quit? In this episode, I break down the essential skills required to dominate under pressure. Not dominance as a feeling. Not dominance as confidence. But dominance as the ability to keep moving forward until you get what you want. You'll learn: Why most people quit long before they fail How to regulate your body when stress takes over How to separate reality from the stories you tell yourself Why the meaning you attach to events determines your future How to identify self-sabotaging behaviors in real time The skill of responding to setbacks, losses, and adversity How to create momentum when none exists Why high-quality action matters more than motivation The mindset required to persist until completion The goal is not to win one game. The goal is to become the type of person who wins as a pattern. A lifestyle of dominance. A lifestyle of growth. A lifestyle of self-mastery. If you're tired of starting over, tired of quitting on yourself, and ready to develop the skills required to dominate in every area of life, this episode is for you. Ready to Go Deeper? I've opened applications for DOMINANCE: A System for Self-Mastery—my live coaching program designed to help competitors master their internal world, eliminate self-sabotage, and develop true dominance in every area of life. Apply for a call and see if you're a fit: imnotyou.com/coaching

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Caretaking in Relationships: How Couples Rebuild Trust & Emotional Safety | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 20:07 Transcription Available

In Part 2 of our series on caretaking in relationships, we move beyond identifying the problem and begin helping couples understand how to actually heal the disconnection it creates.Caretaking often looks loving on the surface — avoiding conflict, protecting your partner's feelings, holding things in to “keep the peace.” But underneath, it quietly erodes emotional safety, trust, intimacy, and connection.In this episode, EJ and Tarah walk couples through:How to recognize when something is being emotionally withheldWhy many partners can sense when something feels “off”The difference between caretaking and true emotional safetyHow avoiding difficult conversations creates loneliness inside relationshipsThe importance of emotional transparency and nervous system regulationHow to create healthy agreements around checking in with each otherWhy emotional safety is built through honesty, not perfectionHow couples learn to face discomfort together instead of protecting themselves from each otherTarah and EJ also vulnerably share how this dynamic showed up in their own marriage around intimacy, co-parenting, anxiety, and emotional communication — and how learning to stay connected through difficult moments transformed their relationship.If you've ever felt:like something was unsaid in your relationshipemotionally alone while still being togetheranxious, disconnected, or stuck in conflict avoidanceafraid to bring up difficult topicsexhausted by walking on eggshells…this episode is for you.Because the goal in healthy relationships isn't avoiding discomfort. It's learning how to stay connected through it together.

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S7|G20 You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Endure with Chris Shurian

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 27:33 Transcription Available

What if the most dangerous thing you're doing as a founder isn't a bad strategy, a poor hire, or a cash flow problem — but the performance of strength that's slowly isolating you from the truth your business and your life most urgently need you to face? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Chris Shurian — entrepreneur, cancer survivor, Ironman finisher, Small Business Operations Coach, and host of Bootstraps & Battle Scars — for one of the most raw, real, and genuinely necessary conversations we've ever had on this show. Chris has been knocked down hard — financially, physically, and spiritually — and stood back up every single time. His story isn't about avoiding failure. It's about surviving it. And after nearly four decades of building businesses, beating cancer, crossing Ironman finish lines, and sitting in the honest founder conversations that most people never get to have, Chris is on a mission to create the safe spaces where founders can finally drop the armor and tell the truth. In this episode, you'll discover:What the founder's armor is actually made of — and why the entrepreneurial identity makes vulnerability feel like a threatWhy the most dangerous conversation a founder avoids is often the one with themselvesWhat surviving cancer and completing Ironman races taught Chris about the way founders treat their bodies and their mental healthFour decades of entrepreneurial lessons about economic storms, rebuilding, and the long game of resilienceThe small business operations mistake that founder isolation and armor-wearing almost always createThe three things any founder can start doing tomorrow: service, positivity as a decision, and the courage to be honest about what's actually hardWhy the founder who can tell the truth is almost always the most effective leader in any room If you have been performing strength while quietly carrying something that deserves a real conversation — this episode is the safe space you've been looking for.

Week 4 | Rajesh Gorsia - The Bliss State & Having A Unified Perspective

The Awakening Her Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 45:07

Welcome back to the final guest expert interview in True Transformation Summit! In the spirit of my new book, we are diving into what it takes to cause REAL, lasting transformation. → Join the True Transformation Insider Circle (it's free) .......

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Go Deeper to Break Through ADHD Blocks

ADHD Support Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 20:23

When ADHD Blocks Stop You From Moving Forward That Apple title is unique, searchable, and fits podcast browsing/listening better. It focuses on the listener's experience and still connects to the episode themes of overwhelm, shutdown, emotional reactions, and getting unstuck. Apple Podcasts / Libsyn Description Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or emotionally blocked can feel like hitting an invisible wall. For adults with ADHD, the first feeling that shows up — overwhelm, dread, avoidance, frustration, or feeling triggered — is often only the surface. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris talk about what can happen when ADHD blocks stop you from moving forward. Instead of stopping at "I'm overwhelmed," "I'm triggered," "I'm stuck," or "I can't," they discuss how pausing, breathing, observing, and asking better questions can help adults with ADHD begin to understand what is really going on underneath the reaction. Tara and Lynne explore why overwhelm can become a catch-all phrase, how blame and shame can block problem-solving, and why emotional reactions, RSD, avoidance, and shutdown patterns may be signals pointing to something deeper. They also discuss the importance of noticing body cues, becoming a more neutral observer of your feelings, and learning what helps you move from emotional overload into clarity and action. This episode is especially helpful if you struggle with ADHD overwhelm, emotional shutdown, rejection sensitivity, negative self-talk, avoidance, or feeling stuck before you can take action. Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy at: https://www.taramcgillicuddy.com Listen to more episodes of ADHD Support Talk Radio at: https://www.adhdsupporttalk.com Join the ADHD Support Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ADHDSupportTalk

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The Flourish Path: Finding Your Calling, Building Confidence & Becoming Who God Created You to Be

Heels, Handbags & Hustle with Rachel

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 21:02

Feeling stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your purpose? In this episode of She Will Flourish, Rachel Earp introduces the Flourish Path—a faith-rooted framework for women who want to grow in confidence, discover their calling, deepen their faith, overcome self-doubt, and step into the life God created them for.What if flourishing wasn't about becoming more impressive, but becoming more aligned?In this deeply personal episode of She Will Flourish, Rachel Earp shares the heart behind what she calls the Flourish Path—a transformational journey designed to help women move from confusion, striving, fear, and hiding into confidence, clarity, emotional resilience, faith, and purpose.This episode is for the woman who feels stuck between who she is and who she feels called to become, struggles with confidence, self-doubt, comparison, or overwhelm, wants to deepen her faith while building a meaningful life, desires clarity around her calling and purpose, feels emotionally exhausted from hustle culture and striving, and is ready to stop hiding and begin flourishing.Rachel walks through the five stages of the Flourish Path: Discover, Develop, Declare, Deepen, and Deploy. Through heartfelt storytelling, practical wisdom, Biblical encouragement, and honest reflection, she shares what it means to become rooted in peace, alignment, and purpose instead of performance and pressure.This conversation feels like sitting across the table with a trusted friend reminding you that you are not behind… you are becoming.What You'll Learn in This Episode:You'll learn how to discover your gifts, voice, values, and calling, why emotional resilience and confidence matter in personal growth, the difference between striving and aligned living, how to stop hiding your gifts and begin sharing your voice, why spiritual depth and peace are foundational to flourishing, how to use your gifts in business, ministry, family, and leadership, the five stages of the Flourish Path, and why flourishing begins with rootedness instead of performance.Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode resonated with you, Flourish was created for women just like you. Flourish is a transformational space for women who want to grow in confidence, deepen their faith, clarify their calling, heal emotionally, build aligned lives, and flourish from the inside out. Join the movement at www.wewillflourish.orgFollow Rachel on Instagram @iamrachelearpFollow Flourish on Instagram @youbelonginflourishThis episode is powered by EARPware

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Perimenopause, Intimacy & Relationships: What Couples Need To Understand (Part 2) | Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas

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Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 48:06 Transcription Available

Perimenopause and menopause don't just affect women individually — they impact entire relationships.In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, founder of Tula Wellness and host of the Stay Juicy Podcast, we move beyond symptoms and dive deeply into how hormonal shifts affect intimacy, emotional connection, desire, anxiety, resentment, and long-term relationships.Tarah vulnerably shares her personal journey through nearly a decade of low libido, anxiety around intimacy, insomnia, and feeling disconnected from herself — before finally discovering how hormone replacement therapy, emotional safety, and deeper self-understanding changed everything.Together, we explore:How declining estrogen impacts dopamine, libido, and emotional well-beingWhy so many women feel broken, ashamed, or misunderstood during perimenopauseThe emotional toll intimacy struggles take on couplesHow men often personalize changes in desireWhy emotional safety and communication become essential during this transitionThe hidden connection between stress, nervous system regulation, and intimacyThe role of testosterone, estrogen, sleep, and lifestyle changesWhy many women are misdiagnosed or dismissedHow couples can navigate this season together instead of turning against each otherThis episode is deeply honest, emotional, validating, and hopeful for couples navigating one of the most misunderstood transitions in relationships.If you or your partner have ever felt confused, disconnected, exhausted, anxious, or alone during this stage of life — this conversation is for you.Connect with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas:Tula Wellness & AestheticsStay Juicy PodcastAuthor of The Menopause Myth

Week 4 | Sebastian Soul - Manifesting Secrets

The Awakening Her Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 54:26

Welcome back to the True Transformation Summit! In the spirit of my new book, we are diving into what it takes to cause REAL, lasting transformation. → Join the True Transformation Insider Circle (it's free) .........

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230: Seasons of Life and Intimacy With Dr. Sonia and Coach Donna

The Midlife Sex Coach for Womenâ„¢ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 41:42

What if intimacy in midlife wasn't disappearing… but evolving into a richer, more authentic season? In this episode, Dr. Sonia sits down with Coach Donna Jennings for a warm, funny, and deeply honest conversation about intimacy, aging, relationships, and the changing "seasons" of a woman's life. Together, they explore why so many women struggle when their bodies, desire, energy, and sexuality begin to shift in midlife—and why comparing yourself to your younger self often creates unnecessary shame and disconnection. Because the truth is… You are not broken. Your body is changing. And intimacy was never meant to stay exactly the same forever. Through humor, vulnerability, and real conversation, Dr. Sonia and Donna unpack what happens emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally as women move from the "summer" season of life into the "fall" season—and why this stage can actually become one of the most powerful and fulfilling times for intimacy. They discuss everything from hot flashes and body image to emotional bandwidth, people-pleasing, stress, authenticity, and learning how to truly be present in your relationships. Because midlife intimacy isn't about trying to become who you were at 25. It's about becoming more fully yourself. And that changes everything. You'll learn:

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Ep 316 This is Why Your Sex Drive is Not There and It's Not What You Think

Mornings with Monette

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 15:16

What if the problem isn't your desire… but the meaning you're giving it?What if nothing is actually wrong with your marriage…but the way you're interpreting what you're feeling is quietly creating distance?In today's episode, we're having a real and honest conversation about something so many midlife Christian wives are silently carrying:“I love my husband… but my sex drive just isn't there.”You want emotional connectionYou want intimacy and romanceYou want to feel close againBut instead…You feel disconnected, confused, and maybe even a little broken.And here's where most women go: “Something must be wrong with me” “Something must be off in our marriage” “Why does this feel so hard now?”But let's gently challenge that…What if your desire isn't gone?What if it's being shaped—blocked even—by the meaning you're assigning to your experience?⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why your lack of sex drive doesn't automatically mean disconnection in your marriageHow your thought patterns are influencing your intimacy, desire, and emotional connectionThe powerful truth behind Romans 12:2 and renewing your mind in marriageWhy connection often comes before desire (not the other way around)A simple 4-step process to help you rebuild intimacy, shift your thinking, and feel closer to your husband again⸻The Truth Most Women Miss About Intimacy in Midlife MarriageYou're not just experiencing your marriage…you are interpreting it.And that interpretation is shaping:how you feel about your husbandhow you show up in your marriageand even your desire for intimacy and romanceWhen you start believing: “We're disconnected” “Something's wrong” “I should feel different”You unknowingly create pressure… distance… and resistance.But when you shift the meaning?Everything begins to open again.⸻A Faith-Based Shift That Changes EverythingThis isn't just mindset…this is biblical.“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2When you change the meaning you're giving your marriage…you begin to experience your marriage differently.And that's where intimacy starts to rebuild—not from pressure, but from connection, safety, and openness.⸻Your Next Step (Don't Skip This)This week, I want you to notice:What am I feeling?What am I making it mean?Is that actually true?What's another way I could see this?Then invite God into it:“Lord, show me what's true here.”⸻

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Week 4 | Jonathan Robinson - Psychedelics In Spiritual Growth + Relationships

The Awakening Her Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 29:17

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Go Deeper | Pastor Don Duncan | Tree of Life Church

Tree of Life Church - New Braunfels

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 38:30

Tree of Life Church senior pastor Don Duncan preached from Luke chapter 5, and dove deeper into the recruitment of Simon, James and John as disciples.#holyspirit #family #treeoflifechurchnb #miracles #prophecy #anointing #anointedTree of Life Church is located in New Braunfels Tx and we're all about connecting all people to the life, love and power of Jesus!Subscribe to receive our latest worship and messages.Stay Connected:Instagram | instagram.com/tolchurchFacebook | www.facebook.com/treeoflifechurchWebsite | www.treeoflifechurch.orgOriginally recorded on 5-24-26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#1068 "Come Find Us" a Be Still and Be Loved Biblical Meditations