Podcasts about Hard Stuff

In this uplifting episode, Becky sits down with Meredith Cornish, a mom of 15, to talk about faith, family, and finding joy in the midst of life's challenges. Meredith shares her journey of raising children with disabilities, growing her family through adoption, and trusting God's goodness through every season. Together, they discuss intentional parenting, creating peace in a busy home, supporting children with special needs, and the importance of community, prayer, and resilience. Meredith also shares insights from her book, Even in the Hard Stuff, encouraging listeners to find hope, gratitude, and God's grace even in difficult circumstances. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a powerful reminder that joy can be found even in the hard stuff.

This week on TGIM, Nicole gets real about the unseen price of entrepreneurship, AKA the moments you don't want to show up, the tasks that feel tedious, and the invisible work that builds freedom later. If you've ever struggled to start the work you know matters, procrastinated on big goals, or wondered why the freedom everyone promises feels just out of reach, this episode is for you.Nicole dives into how reframing “hard” work as the price of entry can shift your mindset, your energy, and your results - without burning out or hating the process. She shares the tools and strategies she uses to overcome resistance, make decisions without negotiation, gamify her work, and connect every task to her bigger vision.What you'll take away from this episode:How to reframe tasks you don't want to do as the price you pay for freedom, growth, and resultsWhy resistance is normal, and how to move through it without guilt or frustrationStrategies to "shrink the window" and tackle overwhelming tasks in manageable chunksHow to connect your work to your bigger vision so it feels energizing instead of tediousTips for building reward systems that motivate and sustain your focusHow committing to yourself and your priorities creates long-term time freedomWhether you're tackling admin, batch-recording content, or hustling toward your next launch, this episode will help you see the hard work as the investment it truly is, and finally enjoy the rewards of showing up consistently.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027Pre-order our book: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/presale

This episode isn't about communication theory. It's not a framework you have to go home and figure out how to apply. This is us, mid-work, showing you the exact words we use when something goes sideways — when creative feedback is vague, when a deadline is at risk, when someone's overwhelmed and needs the team to jump in. It started with a message from someone in our community after the last episode. She said what we do is book-worthy — and asked us to get even more specific with the language. So Amber, Joanna, and Lilly sat down with actual scenarios and real-life examples, including a few moments that happened in the 48 hours before we hit record. You'll hear the Delegation Solution framework in action, why the positive sandwich is still on the table, and the behind-the-scenes story of Joanna saying "our list" in a Slack message — and what Amber made of it. This one is for the business owner who already knows communication is important, but wants to hear what it actually sounds like when a team does it well. The specifics are here. Come take what works.

Top Chef alums and restaurant veterans Joe and Adrienne started a podcast to bring the conversations inside kitchens to the world, and the Chef's Cut has blown up! Check out my conversation with these beloved chefs as we discuss the podcast's origins, what the term "chef" means today, Top Chef memories, and whether Padma Laksmi or Tom Collichio would be a better podcast guest!

What if the reason the hardest conversations with your middle schooler keep going badly isn't the topic — it's that we keep starting them like a lecture? This episode is for any parent who has braced themselves to "have the talk" about porn, dating, nudes, or consent and watched their kid mentally exit the room before the second sentence. I'm joined by Michele Icard, parenting expert and author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School.  What you'll learn: Why most thorny conversations go wrong before they start, and the BRIEF model that fixes it. Why shame is the wrong tool.  What you might be missing about middle school dating, consent, and touch hunger.  The throughline of the whole conversation is practice. These aren't talks you nail on the first try, and the goal isn't a single perfect conversation — it's becoming fluent enough at curiosity that you stop needing an agenda at all.  Great Wolf Lodge: Bring your pack together at a Lodge near you. Learn more at GreatWolf.com Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/HUMANS Merit Beauty: It's time for your makeup and skincare to meet the reality of your daily routine with Merit Beauty.comMyPhone by Ooma: Safe calling with parental controls. Go to ooma.com/myphone to shop phones and learn more.

Spicy and mildly offensive (Just the way we like it!)Sometimes we need a shoulder to cry on and sometimes we need someone to give us a good “shellacking!”. In this episode, we discuss the most common themes that we say in the industry that keeps people stuck and burnt out.Hint hint! It's when you avoid doing the hard things….From making it worse by telling yourself you burnt out when you're just stressed, to how to step up when enough is enough and you are ready to make change.Make sure you subscribe so you get notifications and leave us a review if you have loved this episode!Ready to level up your marketing and open the flood gates? Join us for our ‘Marketing Ai Masterclass'  on the 15th of June - https://link.yourgrowthcoaches.com.au/marketing-masterclass-26-org-624607 

I'm recording this from a hospital. I've found a quiet corner - it's Saturday morning and you might hear lifts beeping, trolleys, maybe some voices.I'm here seeing a loved one. It's why there wasn't an episode last week. This isn't my story to tell, so I can't talk about details, but I wanted to share the context I'm in.This episode is about how life throws curveballs at us, and how the work we do in quieter moments supports us when we're facing the bigger stuff.You'll hear:Why this experience has been the most beautiful painful reminder of why compassionate self-enquiry mattersHow our humanness still shows up even when we have the tools - old patterns reassert themselves, we get triggered, we think 'I thought I didn't do that anymore'Why holding all of that with compassion gives us the spaciousness to choose our next responseThe moment my brain went completely offline mid-sentence (a sign of holding a lot right now)How self-awareness with self-compassion can be our greatest toolLastly, I want to share a gentle reminder: if you're facing something hard right now, hold space for yourself, resource yourself, reach out to people who can support you - it is this that enables us to resource and support others.If this activates anything for you, if you'd like to connect, if you'd like to hear more about the supportive spaces for exploring how to navigate change for yourself, you can get in touch here https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/contact or sign-up to receive my emails where I share more of this beautiful work https://hennyflynn.kit.com/Settle in, and see where the episode takes you.With loveHenny x ★ Support this podcast ★

In “Trust Jesus With the Hard Stuff,” Pastor Greg challenges us with this truth: ignoring pain is not spiritual maturity—it's spiritual denial, because Jesus cannot heal what you will not submit to Him. The moment you take matters into your own hands, you take them out of God's hands.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comAbbie answers a listener question about one of the most complicated intersections: dating (relationships) and diet culture — especially when you're carrying a history of body shame, disordered eating, and the ongoing, nonlinear work of recovery.Elizabeth, a listener in her early 30s, writes in about the men she keeps encountering on the apps — the gym-obsessed ones, the salad-only ones — and asks a question that cuts to the heart of it: is this my gut, or is this fear?What you'll hear:*Why "too sensitive" isn't a useful frame — and what to ask instead*Safety and self-worth as the foundation of dating in recovery*Learning to trust your intuition when diet culture has distorted it*When to share your mental health history (and when you don't have to)*The difference between a trigger and something to work through*Revisiting your dating app parameters — and the biases built into them*Abbie's own experience navigating ED recovery while datingThen Jeb, Abbie's husband, joins for an unplanned conversation about what it was actually like when they met — both carrying things they weren't sure how to share.*What happened when Jeb disclosed his sobriety on a rooftop, early on*Why vulnerability can work as a filter, not just a risk*What Jeb was looking for in a partner when he was newly out of treatment*The moment Abbie knew he was someone she could be with through hard thingsThis episode is ultimately about openness — what it costs, what it protects, and what becomes possible when you find someone willing to meet you there.This is a BONUS episode for paid subscribers on Substack. To hear it, upgrade here: https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In a fallen world, the question is not whether or not we will face heartbreak and suffering. Though life is also full of joy and beauty, the hard stuff in life is inevitable. Even now in our community many are facing profound heartbreak and suffering. Again, the question is not whether we will face the storm of heartbreak and suffering; the question is how we can navigate it. We've seen so far from Romans 8 that the invitation to life with Jesus in the Holy Spirit is an invitation to a secure, unshakable identity free of condemnation, set on the hope of eternal life, and beloved by God as His children. Join us as we see from our text in Romans 8:18-25 that this identity is not merely a nice piece of sentiment, but a new and profound way of facing the hard stuff of life.

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Many of us offload heavy thinking to A.I., and our brains are going soft in the process. Cal Newport, professor of computer science at Georgetown University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how employing computers to do our deepest thinking dulls our ability to concentrate and the things we can do right now to keep us sharp and alert. His recent essay published in The New York Times is “There's a Good Reason You Can't Concentrate.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

By Darris McNeely - Wouldn't it be great if we could go straight to the kingdom at baptism. Skip all the hard stuff! Go straight to the kingdom and skip the overcoming, the resistance to sin, and the stuff with the world. But we don't and we can't. Why?

What compels you to do the HARD STUFF

Some business owners go through a crisis and fall apart. Others come  out sharper, more capable, more certain of what they're building.   Same difficulty. Completely different outcome.   In this episode, Tom Foxley breaks down the science behind why — drawing  on a landmark paper on post-traumatic growth by Richard Tedeschi and  Lawrence Calhoun. The same mechanisms that produce growth after major  life trauma are the same ones that determine whether a business owner  grows through the difficult periods in their business.   The headline finding from the research: it's not the hard event that  creates the growth. It's the struggle with it. The willingness to go  into it, sit with it, and let it update your understanding of the world  and your place in it.   Tom translates the framework into practical terms — what the  preconditions for growth actually are, why emotional avoidance is the  single biggest brake on development, and why most business coaching  misses the thing that actually moves the needle.   Topics covered: - Why some people grow through difficulty and others are broken by it - The preconditions for real growth — and what blocks every one of them - Why willingness to feel outperforms toughness every time - Self-disclosure — the first and most essential step in the growth process - The difference between useful and destructive rumination - Why struggle is the mechanism of growth, not the obstacle to it - Three things to do differently this week

"The question is, what's next?" Hogan Gidley of the America First Policy Institute says Trump is reshaping the Middle East for generations.

Most families think legacy planning starts with spreadsheets and legal docs. But what if the most important part of preserving wealth... has nothing to do with money?In this powerful episode of the Generational Wealth Masterclass, with Eric L. Dunavant, Matthew Sullivan, and Gavin Morel guiding the discussion, you'll explore what often determines whether a legacy endures: conversations. Not just any conversations — the right questions, deep listening, and the kind of silence that changes everything.Whether you're a high-net-worth couple building your empire or an empty-nester reflecting on your legacy, this video will help you uncover what matters beyond the numbers.

In this episode of Healing After the Hard Stuff, Anna is joined by Claire Downham for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, breakdown, identity, and what happens when the version of success you've been chasing turns out not to be enough.Clare shares the story of walking out of her role as a primary school head teacher and never returning, after years of high achievement, external striving, and pushing herself beyond her limits. What followed was a long and difficult recovery, misdiagnosis, deep exhaustion, and eventually, a very different understanding of success, self-worth, and wellbeing.Together, Anna and Clare explore the pressures placed on high achievers, the conditioning many of us carry from childhood, and how burnout can become the beginning of a more truthful and peaceful way of living.In this episode, we discuss:Clare's experience of burnout and leaving her career in educationThe crash that came after years of striving and external validationWhy reaching the “top” didn't bring fulfilmentThe link between childhood conditioning and high achievementThe reality of burnout recovery and why it can't be rushedMisdiagnosis, exhaustion, and the limits of traditional approachesClaire's journey into hypnotherapy and later, the Three PrinciplesWhat it means to live more presently and with less self-judgementHow success changes when your wellbeing is no longer dependent on achievementKey Takeaway:Sometimes the breakdown is not the end. It is the moment life forces you to stop chasing, stop proving, and start listening. Beneath the striving, the pressure, and the exhaustion, there is still something whole within you.About Claire:Clare Downham works with high achievers who are struggling with pressure, overthinking, burnout, and the weight of trying to hold everything together. Her work is grounded in the Three Principles and helps people reconnect with a more peaceful, present, and sustainable way of living.Follow Links:Find out about the Nervous System Regulation Coach Certification here:https://influentialbreathwork.com/nervouscertFollow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ Follow Clare DownhamWebsite: https://claredownham.comInstagram https://wwwinstagram.com/claredownhamcoachLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-downham-coach/

Ask Mariann Sæther what got her to two world championships, and she won't say talent. Mariann is a two-time world champion in extreme kayaking, a mother of two, and one of the most accomplished women in whitewater history. She retired from competition in 2024 after nearly three decades of paddling rivers around the world. In this conversation, Mariann and Anna dig into what it actually takes to perform at the highest level, navigate real risk, and keep showing up when it's not working. From getting flipped repeatedly down Jakes at 3,000 CFS two days before winning the North Fork Championship, to learning to separate a failed line from a failed identity, Mariann brings a rare mix of honesty, humor, and hard-won insight. In this episode, you'll explore: Why grit and hard work matter more than talent, and how to stop letting the "talent story" hold you back The difference between scared and nervous, and how that distinction shapes good risk decisions Why leading the rapid changes everything for women building confidence on whitewater How to stay useful, engaged, and growth-oriented when you choose to walk a line What pioneering women in whitewater built, and why their stories deserve to be remembered Mariann's approach to breaking big goals into small pieces, from horse training to creek boating If you've ever told yourself you just don't have what it takes, this episode is a direct and generous challenge to that story.

Show Notes:In this solo episode, Anna shares a real-time reflection from a full-on season of life, balancing family commitments, travel, and work, without tipping into burnout. She explores how understanding and supporting your nervous system changes everything during high-pressure periods, and why so many people today are feeling constantly frazzled or depleted.Anna introduces her Nervous System Intelligence Test, designed to help coaches, therapists, and healers assess their knowledge and spot gaps in supporting clients effectively. She also reveals details of her upcoming Nervous System Coach Certification, a practical, breath-led training rooted in her PRESSURE Model™️, created to help you work safely and confidently with stress, activation, and shutdown states.If you've noticed clients struggling to integrate mindset work, or you're feeling stretched yourself, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what's really going on beneath the surface, and what to do about it.Key Topics:Managing intense life seasons without burnoutWhy nervous system regulation is foundational to healing and coachingThe risks of “buzzword” knowledge without depthHow stress and shutdown both signal dysregulationIntroducing the Nervous System Intelligence TestA first look at the new Nervous System Coach CertificationLinks & Resources:Take the Nervous System Intelligence TestJoin the Nervous System Coach Certification (launching March 30)Share the Podcast:If this episode resonated, share Healing After the Hard Stuff with someone who needs support right now.Follow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠

In this episode of Healing After the Hard Stuff, I'm joined by Louise Fernando for an honest conversation about two deeply challenging experiences: burnout and bereavement.Louise shares how burnout showed up for her twice, despite outward success, and how both burnout and grief forced her to slow down and reassess what success truly means.We talk about the hidden cost of overachieving, the pressure to keep going even when you're exhausted, and why healing from both burnout and loss requires space, patience and honesty with ourselves.What burnout can really look like behind the scenesThe physical and emotional impact of overworking and overgivingWhy building a business doesn't automatically change old patternsHow grief affects people differently and why it cannot be rushedThe importance of nervous system regulation and emotional processingRedefining success beyond constant productivityBe patient with yourself.Healing takes time, and trying to bypass pain usually means it shows up somewhere else later. Giving yourself space to feel, rest and process is not weakness, it's part of the healing.Follow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠Follow Louise Fernando on:https://www.louisefernando.com/https://www.instagram.com/louise_fernandowww.linkedin.com/in/louise-fernando-ba0633144https://amzn.eu/d/bMpt5yD - book is co-authored Transforming Pain Into Purpose: Inspiring Tales of EmpowHERmenthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4hpV2MXOME7rovipEnFb3T?si=06af4489b3654842 The House of Expansion

Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Matthew 25:30 The post “Unpacking The Hard Stuff: Outer Darkness” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

Guerssen Records celebra 30 años de andadura con unos cuantos lanzamientos muy especiales. Reeditan el sublime “Piknik caleidoscópico” (1986), debut de Los Negativos y, por qué no decirlo, uno de los mejores álbumes de nuestra música -así, sin etiquetas-. La disquera catalana lanza también una colección de singles en vinilo rescatando oscuras joyitas del garage y la psicodelia. El 28 de marzo lo celebran en Lleida con charla, exposición, documental y concierto. Felices 30 y enhorabuena por el trabajo bien hecho.Playlist;LOS NEGATIVOS “Stop”LOS NEGATIVOS “¿Quién aplastó la mariposa?”LOS NEGATIVOS “Moscas y arañas”LOS NEGATIVOS “En una habitación realmente pequeña”LOS NEGATIVOS “Viaje al Norte” (demo 1985)LOS NEGATIVOS “Haciendo surf en mi mente”LOS NEGATIVOS “Cigarras panameñas”THE VELVET ILLUSIONS “Velvet illusions”THE CREATION “No silver bird”THE HOOTERVILLE TROLLEY “No silver bird”THE TROPICS “As time’s gone”THE TROPICS “Time”HARD STUFF “The orchestrator”KALEIDOSCOPE “Colours”BEAT IN “You can give me the love”LOS NEGATIVOS “Pasando el tiempo”Escuchar audio

Certified Lay Speaker Bruce A Stark preaches on Matthew 10:5-6 The post “Unpacking The Hard Stuff: Nowhere Among The Gentiles” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Mark 10:36-44 The post “Unpacking The Hard Stuff: Slave To All” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, Amanda Radke welcomes back esteemed guest Jolene Brown, a nationally recognized speaker known for her expertise in supporting farm and ranch families. The discussion revolves around the unique challenges faced by agricultural families, particularly the balance of personal relationships and farm responsibilities. Jolene shares stories and advice on maintaining mental health, effective communication, financial planning, and the importance of support systems within rural communities. She emphasizes the need for humor, appreciating personal contributions, and having realistic strategies for family farms. The episode provides invaluable insights for ensuring both the success of farm operations and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to them.00:00 Welcome to The Heart of Rural America00:13 Introducing Jolene Brown: A National Treasure01:14 Challenges Faced by Farm Families02:48 Balancing Marriage and Farm Life07:03 The Importance of Self-Care08:15 Building a Support Network14:31 Financial Advice for Farm Families15:49 Emergency Planning and Liquid Assets16:17 Spending Limits and Transparency17:04 Caution with Debt and Financial Responsibility17:32 Preparing for Unexpected Departures19:15 Communication and Family Meetings21:20 Balancing Short-term and Long-term Goals23:13 The Importance of Knowing Your 'Why'28:00 Tough Conversations and Transition Planning30:54 Final Thoughts and Parting AdviceFollow Amanda Radke on social media and subscribe to The Heart of Rural America for more episodes featuring the voices shaping agriculture, rural values, and constitutional freedoms.Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | Dirt Road Radio | All American Angus Beef | Radke Land & CattleUse code RADKE for $10 off your next All American Angus Beef order at www.BidOnBeef.comSave on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-booksLearn more about Bulletproofing Your Direct-To-Consumer Beef Enterprise: https://amandaradke.com/products/bulletproof-your-beef-business

Listen to today's podcast... Everyone has problems that they need to deal with. Because problems can cause anxiety, many people will try to avoid, ignore or procrastinate when dealing with difficult issues in their lives. Ignoring them is useful sometimes. Unfortunately, with most problems, avoiding them just causes them to come back, and a small problem can become a big problem over time. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Do Something Day: The most difficult step in problem solving is getting to the doing part. To help you carry out your solution, make an action plan. If you know how you are going to carry out your solution, you are more likely to follow through. Don't let your own voice derail you. Be aware of and challenge negative self-talk that can stop you from moving forward. List all the obstacles. Great problem solvers take a high-level view of the issues and list of all the potential factors that could get in the way of implementing their solution so that they don't get taken off task. Want to find more strategies to coping with stress? Check out my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Luke 14:26-27 The post “Unpacking The Hard Stuff: Are You Serious?” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

This episode covers major regulatory updates, training clarifications, and instructional insights that every CFI and instrument pilot should understand heading into 2026. We begin with Mike's upcoming presentation at Redbird Migration on "Teaching the Hard Stuff for Initial CFI Training," including how to teach the fundamentals of instructing, endorsements and testing requirements, and how to tailor lesson plans for individual learners. We then break down important instrument training updates, including why LPV approaches are now officially classified as precision approaches, what that means for checkrides and IPCs, and the critical differences between approved vertical guidance and advisory LNAV+V glidepaths. You'll also hear a detailed explanation of localizer versus VOR CDI sensing, why OBS behavior differs, and how to properly set up an HSI to avoid reverse sensing. We dive into often-missed teaching points in chandelles, including proper power application and rudder logic during rollout. Finally, we review current ACS appendix requirements for non-precision approaches on checkrides and IPCs, discuss sport pilot privilege updates, and close with practical ProTips on knowledge test timing, flight recording liability, and lesser-known ForeFlight features. This is flight training explained clearly and practically — focused on understanding the standards, avoiding common teaching mistakes, and strengthening instructional precision. In this episode: Redbird Migration presentation preview Teaching fundamentals, endorsements, and lesson delivery in initial CFI training LPV approaches now defined as precision approaches Difference between LNAV+V advisory glidepaths and approved vertical guidance Localizer vs VOR CDI sensing explained OBS and HSI setup best practices Chandelle power application and rudder logic Non-precision approach requirements for checkrides and IPCs Sport pilot privileges using a driver's license Knowledge test timing strategy for ratings Liability considerations when recording flight lessons ForeFlight airport comments and AI summary feature

Let the Holy Spirit urge you to meet your potential and use the gifts we've been given.

Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Mark 10:17-27 The post “Unpacking The Hard Stuff: Sell What You Own” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

This is the second of two conversations I share with Adam Kronk, the director of Outreach and External Engagement for Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. If you missed the first episode, it was released immediately prior to this one. Thanks for listening in again, or for the first time, to my conversation with Adam. As you either already know or will soon discover, he is an excellent conversation partner. Follow up resources:Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good“The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence and Our Humanity, with Stephanie DePrez,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“What is Man that AI is Mindful of Him,” by Jeffrey Bishop, journal article via Church Life JournalChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

SummaryIn this episode, Isaac Camargo interviews Bridget, a fitness trainer and nurse, who shares her extraordinary journey from high school athlete to bodybuilding and now as a hybrid athlete. They discuss the importance of support systems, the evolution of body image, and the mental challenges faced in fitness and life. Bridget emphasizes the significance of intrinsic motivation, community, and defining one's own version of strength. The conversation also touches on her recent experience with Hyrox, a challenging fitness competition, and the mental strategies she employs to overcome obstacles.

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Felice Upton, who is a transformational systems consultant and organizational strategist who knows how to turn complexity into clarity. With decades of experience leading nonprofits, government agencies, and justice-involved organizations, Felice has seen firsthand how culture, trauma, and leadership shape every system we touch. And she's not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead real change, how to build trauma-informed systems that actually serve people, and why avoidance is the enemy of transformation. If you're ready to lead with vision and create lasting impact, this episode is for you. You can connect with Felice Upton on: LinkedIn and you can check out her TEDx entitled, “The Hard Stuff” on YouTube linkedin.com/in/felicedavisupton TEDx: https://youtu.be/fwm3azuoLr4 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #LeadershipTransformation #TraumaInformedLeadership

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Welcome to Healing After the Hard Stuff.This podcast is for the moments when life and business feel harder than you ever expected. Burnout. Grief. Loss. Identity shifts. The seasons where everything feels heavier, messier, and far from straightforward.Here, I'm creating space for real, meaningful conversations about the parts of life we don't often talk about openly. The moments that crack us open, change us, and ask us to find a different way forward. My hope is that these conversations help you feel less alone, while also giving you access to healing techniques and modalities that can genuinely make a difference.You'll hear honest stories, conversations with experts, and reflections on breathwork and nervous system regulation. I'll also share from my own work as the founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, where I train people to use breath to support physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.If you're finding your way through a difficult chapter, I hope this podcast offers something steady and supportive.One breath at a time.Follow Links:Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠

In episode fourteen of The Reimagine Edit series of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of conversations from the Reimagine Collective. Featured speakers in this episode include Beth Campbell, Ryan Abendroth, Mike Fowler, Kevin Brennan, Kara Haggerty Wilson, Nakita Reed, and Michael Ingui. In addition to specific deep dives into ventilation systems in hot and humid climates, designing for passive survivability during extreme weather events, and the challenges of marrying historic preservation and high-performance building methods, one theme courses throughout this episode's collection of snippets: The need for collaboration. Construction is a team sport, and a project's success depends on the ability of stakeholders with different sets of priorities to put aside their differences and cooperate. As our speakers note, learning to speak the language of different stakeholder helps to bridge the perceived divide between these priorities. Unrelated, but still exciting, our episode closes on some exciting news out of Massachusetts, where Passive House is booming. To learn more about what's happening in the state after listening to this episode, make sure to check out Cost-Efficient Passive House Delivery: Learning from the Massachusetts Experience by Passive House Massachusetts' Beth Campbell and Alexander Gard-Murray.The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com.

If you've ever said, “I want to change” — I want to stop drinking, I want to leave this job, I want to stop people-pleasing, I want to feel less stuck — but you keep waking up in the exact same life…this episode is for you. Sobriety isn't just about putting down the wine glass. It's about learning how to live like you actually give a damn about your one life — instead of living on autopilot, numbing out with alcohol, over-functioning for everyone else, and calling it “fine”. In this episode, I asked Andrea Owen, author of Live Like You Give a Damn: 25 Bold Moves to Get Honest, Face the Hard Stuff, and Show Up for Yourself, speaker, coach, and woman in long-term recovery, to share how to actually change your life, not just talk about it. Andrea and I dive into how to get unstuck, move through fear and shame, and show up for yourself in sobriety without numbing out with alcohol. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/how-to-actually-change-your-life-not-just-say-you-want-to 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

This episode is personal — and powerful.A recent situation with a close family member brought up a wave of unexpected hurt and confusion right as the holidays approached.What I didn't know at the time was that this moment would become a living, breathing example of healthy conflict, emotional empowerment, and generational pattern-breaking.Most of us grew up believing that conflict is something to avoid, smooth over, fix, or fear.But healthy conflict isn't chaos — it's clarity.And this experience revealed how quickly we can slip into the Drama Triangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor)…and how consciously we can shift into the Empowerment Dynamic (Creator, Coach, Challenger).In this episode, I walk you through:*The moment of rupture with a close family member*What victim, rescuing, and persecutor thoughts sounded like in real time*How I recognized the pull into old patterns*Why conflict is a necessary ingredient in healthy relationships*What it looks like to process hurt without assigning blame*How I shifted into Creator, Coach, and Challenger energy*The surprising gift I found inside the discomfort*Why the holidays don't cause our stress — they reveal it*How this conflict became an unexpected mirror of my own growthThis isn't about perfection or staying “zen.”It's about staying honest, grounded, and self-responsible when the old patterns tug at you hardest.If you're navigating family dynamics, emotional triggers, or unexpected tension during the holidays, this episode will give you a new lens — one rooted in empowerment instead of reactivity.Key Insight:Healthy conflict isn't about winning or fixing.It's about allowing the relationship to hold the truth of both people — without abandoning yourself in the process.Reflection QuestionWhat uncomfortable moment in your life might be revealing something deeper beneath the surface?Resources & Support:HOLIDAY BREAKTHROUGH SESSION: https://www.dianesorensen.net/call- Special pricing is good only through Dec. 31, 2025. Give yourself and your family the gift of PEACE this season. Drama & Empowerment Resource mentionedin this episode:https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowermentConnect with Diane:Instagram: @dianesorensen.bbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589Join the conversation — share your takeaways or questionsfrom today's episode by sending me a message on Instagram or Facebook. I love hearing from you!Work with Diane:Diane Sorensen's Coaching Programs are where boundarywork becomes the bridge from chaos to connection.You'll learn to transform your triggers, lead with compassion, and create emotionally safe relationships built on authenticity, not approval.Reclaim your CALM, speak your TRUTH, and live FREE.→ Submit an inquiry or learn more: www.dianesorensen.net/contact→ Explore free guides and resources to support your growth: www.dianesorensen.net/ → Join the weekly newsletter for insights, tools, and support deliveredstraight to your inbox: www.dianesorensen.net/email-list 

Hey friends, Chase here This week I had back-to-back coaching calls with two different clients. One had the skillset but not the mindset. The other had the mindset but not the skillset. Different people, same roadblock — they were both stuck at the edge of their next level because they were avoiding the hard stuff. Here's the truth most people don't want to hear: You don't level up because you "get discovered." You level up because you build both your skillset and your mindset — and that requires doing the uncomfortable work you've been dodging. Skillset without mindset? You become the talented person who keeps getting passed over. Mindset without skillset? You're inspiring, but not shipping meaningful work. You need both. And the only way to build both is by leaning into hard things. In today's episode: The real difference between mindset and skillset (and why both matter equally) How avoiding difficult work quietly caps your potential The simple practice that makes doing hard things a habit, not a hurdle Enjoy — and remember: the hard thing you're avoiding is the key to your next level.

This episode explores gratitude from an entirely different angle. Not the surface-level gratitude we usually hear about, but the kind that comes from the hardest chapters of life. Kara walks you through the Hawkins Scale of Consciousness and explains how emotions carry vibrational frequencies that shape our experiences. Gratitude sits at the top of the scale, yet it is often born from the moments that break us open.Inside this episode, Kara shares the stories that changed her life. Being shut out by the cool kids in 5th grade. Divorcing in her early twenties and finding her voice. The heartbreak of miscarriage and the spiritual awakening that followed, being let go from a job she overperformed in, and how it pushed her into true alignment. And the freedom that came from coming out of the spiritual closet and releasing the fear of what people think.If you are craving a deeper understanding of why the most difficult seasons often shape the strongest versions of us, this episode will speak to your heart. Kara's stories show how gratitude can transform your vibration, expand your consciousness, and help you rise into the truest version of yourself.Explore more of Kara's resources, workshops, and intuitive tools here:karmicleader.com/resources

Sunday, November 16, 2025Series: Free & AliveMessage: Hope in the Hard StuffBy: Bryant May, Lead PastorLearn more about The Exchange at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theexchange.cc

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In today's episode we discuss some of the more difficult reasons you may find yourself in an unmarried rut. I hope it helps!For AD FREE episodes SUBSCRIBE here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichelle/subscribePLEASE SHARE this episode on your social media platforms! Visit My Fragrance Line Fine Forever: https://www.fineforever.com/Use this exclusive code for 20% off of your purchase: “DRDAF”Follow Me On Instagram: @DrMichelleDaf

We're back together! And we're recording in Kenz's stomping grounds of Vero Beach. We dove into what it really looks like to build deeper, more meaningful friendships. We vulnerably shared our own struggles with loneliness, miscommunication, and seasons where friendships have felt hard. Using our own journey as a model, we outlined 7 simple yet powerful ways to pursue authentic connection. Whether you're in a season of abundance or feeling disconnected, this episode is filled with practical encouragement to go deeper with the people around you. In This Episode [00:00] Mac Visits Vero Beach & Water Bottle Drama [04:30] A Word to Our OG Listeners & Podcast Growth Ask [08:50] Why We're Talking About Friendship [10:45] Tip #1: Pursue Them [13:15] Tip #2: Pray for Them [17:50] Tip #3: Practice Curiosity [22:40] Tip #4: Prioritize Honesty [27:30] Tip #5: Participate in Their World [32:15] Tip #6: Process the Hard Stuff [37:20] Tip #7: Push Each Other Toward Jesus [42:00] Final Encouragement to Take the First Step Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

She is one of Australia’s most recognisable food voices, a critic, writer and television personality whose insights extend far beyond the plate. Yet Melissa Leong’s story stretches far beyond cuisine. In this candid and deeply inspiring conversation, Melissa joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold chapters of her journey from the heartbreak of losing her dream of being a concert pianist to chronic pain, to navigating racism and identity as a first-generation Singaporean Chinese woman, and the courage it took to blow up her life and start again. With honesty, vulnerability and strength, she reveals what it truly means to stay authentic in the face of expectations. You’ll learn: *Why food is inseparable from culture, family and identity. *How setbacks, from illness to discrimination, can become catalysts for growth. *Why finding your own voice, and using it, is the bravest act of all. This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness lies not in following the path others expect of you, but in having the guts to create the one that feels true. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer to talk about something that so many of us wrestle with-- how to talk to our kids about the hard stuff. From climate change to inequality, to violence in the news, it can feel overwhelming to know what to say, when to say it, or even if we should say anything at all. Melissa's book, How to Raise Kids who Aren't Assholes, gave so many parents tools for raising kind, thoughtful humans. And her new book, Hello, Cruel World! continues that work by helping us navigate these tricky conversations with clarity, honesty, and compassion. In this episode, we dive into how to avoid toxic positivity without overwhelming our kids, how to model emotional regulation while still being real, and how to raise resilient humans in a world that doesn't always make it easy. All right folks, let's dive in. Connect with Melinda: Instagram: @melindawmoyer Facebook: facebook.com/melindawennermoyer  X: @lindy2350 Website: melindawennermoyer.com Order the book: Hello, Cruel World! Substack: Now What Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Pre-order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this throwback, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explains why real progress comes from solving the problems you don't know how to solve yet—not from repeating the ones you've already mastered. He shares how to frame stress as part of growth, why unknowns are valuable moats against competition, and how action creates more learning than endless preparation.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | AcquisitionMentioned in this episode:Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

#862. Katie Thurston is back on the pod with her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri, and this one's equal parts emotional and hilarious. We get all the real updates—where she's at with stage 4 cancer, what the treatment looks like day-to-day, and how she's become a major voice for advocating earlier mammograms and pushing doctors to listen.Katie opens up about the stat that most men leave after a diagnosis—and how Jeff did the opposite and married her. We also talk about their IVF journey, the grief of not being able to carry a child, and how Katie continues to encourage Jeff to chase his comedy career—even in the middle of everything. You'll hear how they met, how humor plays a role in the darkest moments, and why laughter and love are getting them through it. There are tears, there are laughs, and at the end of the day—it's just a feel-good episode with friends. Enjoy!If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by Better Help! Off The Vine listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/VINE.Chewy: Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewy.com/vine.Apartments.com: The Place to find a place!Lady World: Come Join me for a fun weekend! Get your tickets now at LadyWorld.COEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (11:20) — Katie's stage 4 cancer updates and tumor shrinkage(23:47)— Jeff's comedy world tour update!(40:30) — How Katie and Jeff met!(50:00) — IVF journey: hopes, grief, and what's ahead!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.