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Do you hesitate to step into a leadership role, even when you know you have something valuable to contribute? You're not alone! Many people hold back, think it's not their job, or believe they lack the authority. But leadership isn't just for the top of the pyramid. In this episode, Shannon Waller discusses what “situational leadership” is and how you can make a real impact in your organization, no matter your title. Imagine being the go-to person in your area of expertise, confidently guiding your team through uncertainty and change. Listen now for the five mindsets in team members from Liz Wiseman's book Impact Players that are keys to developing situational leadership. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Strategic Coach® defines leadership as: Providing direction Maximizing opportunities Providing strategies and solutions Everyone has an area of expertise, or Unique Ability®, where we can contribute, create value, and provide leadership. The executive assistant in charge of an entrepreneur's schedule is in charge of their entrepreneur's daily activities and can provide leadership on managing time and relationships. Five key points from Impact Players by Liz Wiseman: Do the job that's needed, not what's assigned. Step up and take ownership. Adapt and stay flexible. Make work easier for others. Deliver with a finish line mentality Casting Not Hiring's 4 x 4 Casting Tool™ measures four quadrants of success: Performance: being alert, curious, responsive, and resourceful Results: what is faster, easier, cheaper, or has a bigger impact Being A Hero: four projects to focus on next quarter What Drives You/Others Crazy: behaviors you want to avoid Permission to speak up and make suggestions is not saying, “My way is the right way.” Resources: Unique Ability) PRINT®: Take the PRINT survey). Abundance 360, by Peter Diamandis Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10X Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life by Shannon Waller, Ryan Cassin, and Steven Neuner Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman
In this mini episode, Bradley shares his two April Fools pranks he did with his Play Chi Ball (https://playchiball.com) and Majik Kids (https://majikkids.com) audiences. He got a lot of fun responses and even some local media exposure! The moral of the story: HAVE MORE FUN!
Using the Law Of Attraction and Manifesting practices, Eileen Head mentors you to Live Your Best Life, Thrive and Have More Fun! Eileen is an Intuitive, Enneagram Personality Pattern & Relationship Coach, Speaker, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master. Whether you are looking to experience your bucket list, attain your ideal career, deepen your relationship, or attract your ideal partner, she teaches you how to release patterns that are sabotaging you so that you can raise your consciousness and manifest your dreams.She mentors you to unlock your true potential and fire the alchemy of the Law of Attraction to manifest more Love, Adventure and Fun. Contact Eileen Head:W: https://eileenhead.com/Live Your best Life Call https://eileenhead.com/free-call/Free Enneagram Test https://eileenhead.com/free-personality-test/Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley
Change is a constant part of life, especially for teens. Whether it's something small like a schedule change or something huge like moving to a new school or dealing with a family breakup, change can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Joey Mascio breaks down two levels of change: the small, everyday disruptions, and the big, life-altering events. Learn how to roll with the punches, handle shifting friendships, navigate changes in family dynamics, and come out stronger.--My new course for tweens and teens, "Get Stuff Done and Have More Fun" is now live! It can only be accessed in my gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero. Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--Joey Mascio is a teen confidence coach and motivational speaker. He helps teens eliminate self-doubt, manage emotions, develop social skills, and achieve their goals. He was a middle school teacher and counselor for 7 years, a former Disneyland performer, and an experienced improv comedian. He uses his Masters in Education, Bachelors in Creative Writing, and two professional life coach certifications to teach powerful resilience tools and strategies to teens through humor and stories.
Are you overwhelmed by the daily grind, in a state of “suck,” with an overflowing inbox, double bookings, and a constant feeling of putting out fires? Ever thought about hiring an assistant but not convinced it's worth the money, time, and effort to bring one on board? In this episode of Team Success, host Shannon Waller sits down with Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin, her co-authors of Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10x Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life. Shannon, Steven, and Ryan will shift your mindset about hiring an assistant so you can step out of the chaos and settle on nothing less than 10x growth and freedom. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Constant State Of Suck Many entrepreneurs can end up in a “constant state of fire drill” before they decide to hire an assistant. The setup for failure: “Most entrepreneurs show up in the worst possible, least collaborative, lowest energy state to go make one of the most important, most influential, most meaningful hires they're going to make in their business.” —Steven Neuner Mindset Shifts Required Before Hiring Steven coaches desperate entrepreneurs to shift their mindset to see hiring as an investment of time rather than an investment of money. Investing time to grow the relationship with a new assistant pays exponentially higher dividends down the road in both your business and personal life. Another important mindset shift is being courageous and vulnerable enough to let someone else see the backstage of your business. Entrepreneurial Executive Assistant This role requires the assistant to delegate and manage up, rather than the other way around. The assistant's Unique Ability® frees you to stay in your own Unique Ability lane. Entrepreneurs must think of their assistant as a partner on their growth journey, one in which the assistant will also be growing professionally and personally. Entrepreneurial assistants, like entrepreneurs, don't like getting bored; they will want to lead, take initiative, and be creative in areas outside of your Unique Ability. The Secret Many people think of an assistant as someone to whom they can delegate stuff they don't want to do. The “secret” is that your assistant can be your all-around support partner who can give you superpowers and help you expand what you think is possible. The Superpowered Scale Resignation Desperation Frustration Delegation Superpowered Impact On Entrepreneur Support Partners Leveraged support partners find opportunities to respond to challenges, grow, and achieve fulfillment in parallel with their entrepreneur. Many support partners grow into new responsibilities, new roles, and new connections in the organization. With so much core institutional knowledge, they can also become coaches and trainers for new hires. Onboarding Process For Support Partners First 30 Days: Know You Second 30 Days: Understand You Third 30 Days: Anticipate You Don't Settle For Faux Freedom Becoming Superpowered means going beyond the standard level of support to exploring a whole other dimension where 10x growth and freedom are possible. Read Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10x Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life for practical strategies on leveraging all the capabilities of an entrepreneurial executive assistant so you can expand your own freedoms. Resources: Buy Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10x Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life by Shannon Waller, Steven Neuner, Ryan Cassin Sign up for the free Superpowered resources Visit Ryan and Steven at superpowershq.com Strategic Coach
Are you looking to maximize your teamwork with your executive assistant? In this episode, Shannon Waller dives deep into the key strategies for a successful strategic partnership. From finding the right person to implementing daily habits and strategic planning meetings, you'll discover how to triple your productivity effortlessly and elevate your teamwork to superpower status! Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Finding The Right “Who”: It's crucial to hire someone who thrives in a support role and complements your working style. Use tools like DISC and CliftonStrengths to ensure compatibility. Communication Builder: This tool helps identify communication preferences and patterns, preventing conflicts and fostering better teamwork. It's available for free at yourteamsuccess.com. Daily Meetings: Regular check-ins, ideally daily, help keep both parties aligned and focused. Starting these meetings with a Positive Focus® elevates your energy levels, boosts productivity, and enhances confidence. CC On Emails: Copying your assistant on relevant emails ensures seamless information transfer and task delegation. Access To Email And Calendar: Granting your assistant full access to your email and calendar allows them to manage your schedule effectively, freeing you up to focus on high-priority tasks. Appreciation: Regularly expressing gratitude and acknowledging each other's contributions strengthens the partnership and boosts morale. Strategic Planning Meetings: Holding these meetings every five to six weeks helps you plan and prioritize upcoming tasks and projects, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Resources: Books Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10x Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life by Ryan Cassin, Shannon Waller, and Steven Neuner Tools And Concepts The Team Success Toolkit Unique Ability® The Impact Filter™ Profiles The Kolbe A™ Index PRINT® Why of You CliftonStrengths® Working Genius® DISC Profile
So much to buzz about and man oh man were there fireworks this 4th of July when it comes to all the buzz I need to share. How to 4.0 your life you ask, HAVE MORE FUN! (oh, and wear the darn sunscreen)! Happy 4th everyone, see you next Thursday xx deana
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how you can have a good time without breaking the bank. Hey, we all need a little fun in our lives, right? What's the point of grinding it out at work, going home, fretting about money, and then sleeping? But here's the rub: The cost of having fun continues to rise at a faster pace than inflation, and that's keeping some of us home. So today is all about having a riot without breaking the bank. As usual, host Stacy Johnson is joined by financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer Aaron Freeman. Our special guest is Vee Weir, the host of the For Fox Sake podcast. Remember, even though we sometimes talk about money and specific investments on this show, don't take them as recommendations. Before investing in anything or making any money moves, do your own research and make your own decisions. You can download the episode wherever you get your podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify Don't forget to check out our podcast page for more episodes designed to help you make the most of your money. Save money with frugal fun You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time. Vee has lots of great ideas for enjoying yourself without breaking the bank. Here are some of our best resources for saving money when trying to have a good time. 9 Tips to Tackle Your Financial Goals and Still Have Fun 11 Restaurant Apps That Offer Free Food and Drinks 12 Affordable and Fun Date Ideas 18 Best Staycation Ideas for Frugal Families 10 Secret Ways Frugal Travelers Slash Their Costs 17 Ways to Have More Fun for Less Money How to Have a Great Wedding on a Small Budget 10 Countries Where Retirees Have the Best Quality of Life The 15 Most Affordable Cities to Live in the U.S. 9 Affordable Streaming TV Bundles That Can Replace Cable 38 Affordable Experience Gifts for Everyone on Your List 7 Affordable Dinner Party Recipes That Guests Love How To Make an Affordable Charcuterie Board for Under $35 The 10 Most Affordable Places for Homebuyers 3 Affordable Mediterranean Havens 15 Most Affordable Cities for Family Vacations 7 Great Affordable Baby Shower Gifts 8 Places to Find a Discount Massage Other ways to save money on almost anything We've got lots of other ways to save money on almost anything. Check out these other resources on living frugal and making the most out of every dollar. How to Get High-Speed Internet Without Cable or a Phone Line 19 Streaming Services With Free Trials 15 Things You Should Always Buy at Yard Sales 5 Ways to Save Money That Few People Consider 4 Easy Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Your Internet Bill 11 Ways to Score Free Stuff on Amazon 8 Ways to Do Laundry Smarter and Save Money Depression-Era Hacks and Frugal Living Ideas to Save Money Now 13 Things Frugal People Never Do Frugal Living Guide: How to Have Less Stuff and Save Money What to Do If You're More Frugal Than Your Spouse 10 Frugal Living Tips for Young Families 7 Strategies for Frugal Urban Living 12 Money-Saving Tips to Enjoy a Frugal Retirement Meet this week's guest, Vee Weir[caption id="attachment_476216" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Courtesy of Vee Weir / Money Talks News[/caption] Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class. Her podcast, For Fox Sake, focuses on helping folks navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic financial education. In the past eight years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35,000 online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC and more. When she's not online, she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or sipping a mocktail with her nose in a Romantasy. Website Podcast Instagram Threads Don't listen to podcasts? A podcast is basically a radio show you can listen to anywhere and anytime, either by downloading it to your smartphone, or by listening online. They're awesome for learning stuff and being entertained when you're in the car, doing chores, jogging or riding your bicycle. You can listen to our latest podcasts here or download them to your phone from any number of places, including Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher and RSS. If you haven't listened to our podcast yet, give it a try, then subscribe. You'll be glad you did! About the hosts Stacy Johnson founded Money Talks News in 1991. He's a CPA, and he has also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate. Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a financial expert, writer and speaker. She's been covering personal finance and investing topics for almost 20 years. When not writing and podcasting, she enjoys travel, reading and the outdoors.Become a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how you can have a good time without breaking the bank. Hey, we all need a little fun in our lives, right? What's the point of grinding it out at work, going home, fretting about money, and then sleeping? But here's the rub: The cost of having fun continues to rise at a faster pace than inflation, and that's keeping some of us home. So today is all about having a riot without breaking the bank. As usual, host Stacy Johnson is joined by financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer Aaron Freeman. Our special guest is Vee Weir, the host of the For Fox Sake podcast. Remember, even though we sometimes talk about money and specific investments on this show, don't take them as recommendations. Before investing in anything or making any money moves, do your own research and make your own decisions. You can download the episode wherever you get your podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify Don't forget to check out our podcast page for more episodes designed to help you make the most of your money. Save money with frugal fun You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time. Vee has lots of great ideas for enjoying yourself without breaking the bank. Here are some of our best resources for saving money when trying to have a good time. 9 Tips to Tackle Your Financial Goals and Still Have Fun 11 Restaurant Apps That Offer Free Food and Drinks 12 Affordable and Fun Date Ideas 18 Best Staycation Ideas for Frugal Families 10 Secret Ways Frugal Travelers Slash Their Costs 17 Ways to Have More Fun for Less Money How to Have a Great Wedding on a Small Budget 10 Countries Where Retirees Have the Best Quality of Life The 15 Most Affordable Cities to Live in the U.S. 9 Affordable Streaming TV Bundles That Can Replace Cable 38 Affordable Experience Gifts for Everyone on Your List 7 Affordable Dinner Party Recipes That Guests Love How To Make an Affordable Charcuterie Board for Under $35 The 10 Most Affordable Places for Homebuyers 3 Affordable Mediterranean Havens 15 Most Affordable Cities for Family Vacations 7 Great Affordable Baby Shower Gifts 8 Places to Find a Discount Massage Other ways to save money on almost anything We've got lots of other ways to save money on almost anything. Check out these other resources on living frugal and making the most out of every dollar. How to Get High-Speed Internet Without Cable or a Phone Line 19 Streaming Services With Free Trials 15 Things You Should Always Buy at Yard Sales 5 Ways to Save Money That Few People Consider 4 Easy Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Your Internet Bill 11 Ways to Score Free Stuff on Amazon 8 Ways to Do Laundry Smarter and Save Money Depression-Era Hacks and Frugal Living Ideas to Save Money Now 13 Things Frugal People Never Do Frugal Living Guide: How to Have Less Stuff and Save Money What to Do If You're More Frugal Than Your Spouse 10 Frugal Living Tips for Young Families 7 Strategies for Frugal Urban Living 12 Money-Saving Tips to Enjoy a Frugal Retirement Meet this week's guest, Vee Weir Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class. Her podcast, For Fox Sake, focuses on helping folks navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic financial education. In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35,000 online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more. When she's not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or sipping a mocktail with her nose in a Romantasy. Website Podcast Instagram Threads Don't listen to podcasts? A podcast is basically a radio show you can listen to anywhere and anytime, either by downloading it to your smartphone, or by listening online. They're awesome for learning stuff and being entertained when you're in the car, doing chores, jogging or riding your bicycle. You can listen to our latest podcasts here or download them to your phone from any number of places, including Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher and RSS. If you haven't listened to our podcast yet, give it a try, then subscribe. You'll be glad you did! About the hosts Stacy Johnson founded Money Talks News in 1991. He's a CPA, and he has also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate. Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a financial expert, writer and speaker. She's been covering personal finance and investing topics for almost 20 years. When not writing and podcasting, she enjoys travel, reading and the outdoors.Become a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you ready to live your best life? Well, my friend. It starts TODAY.In this bonus episode, I'm calling your fun forward. It's time to start f**king around a whole lot more, because this is where you will get paid – in all things. Happiness, connection, strong relationships, pleasure, luxury, adventure, money – manifesting all of it starts when you say a huge heck yes to your own fun.Don't believe me? Well, how's not having fun been working out for you? How is being an overly serious and over responsible perfectionist treating you? How is being in a state of scarcity and lack and fear and imposter syndrome and "I can't" been bringing in the amazingness? Okay, maybe none of these things are really you, but I'll be so assertive to say that it is most people. And it's time to shake yourself out of this unconscious slumber! Because when we create our day-to-day lives from that energy, it reinforces the creation of an entire world of people who are building structures and a society that leads us to live in a way that is unsatisfying and all-out unhealthy. We have manifested the world we are in right now. We need to own that, and do something to change it.I'm not here for creating a crappy world for myself or future generations, and I'm guessing neither are you. So, whether you join Riselle and I at the spectacular Island Girl Awakening Retreat in St. Maarten Jun 4-9 or not, I hope this episode inspires you to start dreaming and to start stepping in. Because the world needs you to say a lot more hell yeses to your fun.To join the retreat, go to jenliss.com/retreat and it will redirect you over to Risselle's page. I'll be along for the whole ride with the group, and will be offering breathwork multiple days at the retreat. It's going to be an amazing, beautiful and absolutely transformative experience for all who join us.Mentioned in this episode:The Dream Makers PodcastFollow Claire Byrt on Instagram Support the showWant to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat where I'll be joining The Traveling Island Girl, Riselle Celestina, for a week of transformative fun, adventure, LUXURY, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, this will be the experience for you. Apply to be one of the beautiful women to join us at jenliss.com/retreat. ---See the other ways you can work with me at jenliss.com Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach
Are you ready to live your best life? Well, my friend. It starts TODAY.In this bonus episode, I'm calling your fun forward. It's time to start f**king around a whole lot more, because this is where you will get paid – in all things. Happiness, connection, strong relationships, pleasure, luxury, adventure, money – manifesting all of it starts when you say a huge heck yes to your own fun.Don't believe me? Well, how's not having fun been working out for you? How is being an overly serious and over responsible perfectionist treating you? How is being in a state of scarcity and lack and fear and imposter syndrome and "I can't" been bringing in the amazingness? Okay, maybe none of these things are really you, but I'll be so assertive to say that it is most people. And it's time to shake yourself out of this unconscious slumber! Because when we create our day-to-day lives from that energy, it reinforces the creation of an entire world of people who are building structures and a society that leads us to live in a way that is unsatisfying and all-out unhealthy. We have manifested the world we are in right now. We need to own that, and do something to change it.I'm not here for creating a crappy world for myself or future generations, and I'm guessing neither are you. So, whether you join Riselle and I at the spectacular Island Girl Awakening Retreat in St. Maarten Jun 4-9 or not, I hope this episode inspires you to start dreaming and to start stepping in. Because the world needs you to say a lot more hell yeses to your fun.To join the retreat, go to jenliss.com/retreat and it will redirect you over to Risselle's page. I'll be along for the whole ride with the group, and will be offering breathwork multiple days at the retreat. It's going to be an amazing, beautiful and absolutely transformative experience for all who join us.Mentioned in this episode:The Dream Makers PodcastFollow Claire Byrt on Instagram Support the showWant to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat where I'll be joining The Traveling Island Girl, Riselle Celestina, for a week of transformative fun, adventure, LUXURY, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, this will be the experience for you. Apply to be one of the beautiful women to join us at jenliss.com/retreat. ---See the other ways you can work with me at jenliss.com Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach
Playfulness can improve your relationships, help you excel at work, and reduce stress. We explore a strategy shown to help you become more playful. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/b5xc78r3 Episode summary: Patricia Mebrahtu used to have so much fun as a child. Now, as a medical assistant and mother of two young children, she found herself feeling burnt out and irritable. For our show, Patricia tried a practice to infuse more playfulness into her life. From singing karaoke with her family to playing in the rain, she tapped into her inner child. Through this practice, Patricia recognized the importance of taking time out for yourself, and that she can carve out opportunities to have fun and be playful, even as a busy adult. Later, we hear from psychologist René Proyer about the different types of playfulness, and how incorporating play can benefit our sense of wellbeing. Practice: Each day for a week, incorporate one playful activity into your routine – it can be anything you find enjoyable and playful. Every evening, write about the experience, and how it made you feel in the present moment. Today's guests: Patricia Mebrahtu is a mother and medical assistant in California. René Proyer is a psychologist from the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Learn about René's work: http://tinyurl.com/4sa9vye9 Follow René on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/3x5986u6 Resources from The Greater Good Science Center: Can We Play? http://tinyurl.com/prhv22rf What Playfulness Can Do for Your Relationship: http://tinyurl.com/n9b3h7e4 Tuesday Tip: Play with Some Friends: http://tinyurl.com/mu837nwr More Resources on Being Playful: BBC - Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously? http://tinyurl.com/4jmx89vn NYT - Why We All Need to Have More Fun: http://tinyurl.com/335z4bdu Washington Post - Why it's good for grown-ups to go play: http://tinyurl.com/5w8shen TED - The Importance of PLAY in adulthood and childhood: http://tinyurl.com/4hsn9um4 How do you incorporate play into your life? Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Help us share The Science of Happiness! Rate us on Spotify and share this link with someone who might like the show: http://tinyurl.com/up29j8zk
Today's podcast discusses: Who is Mandy Arioto? A review of her book Have More Fun How to get your mind ready for change How to incorporate more fun in your life and why Why we struggle with fun Fake fun vs healthy fun Ways Rebecca has incorporated fun in her life Check out Flylady on youtube for cleaning inspo Thanks for listening to the podcast! We'll be back next Thursday with another book review.
If you haven't come across Bryan Finster before, you can thank me later. Bryan was one of a small enabling team of 5 people who introduced Continuous Delivery to over 18000 developers at Walmart. He is now working with Defence Unicorns to do the same kind of thing for the US Airforce. Adopting CD at scale is a complicated problem, but Bryan has done it repeatedly, and with intelligence, humour and whit. Amongst many other things, Bryan has started the parody site "Scaled Agile DevOps Maturity Framework" (SADMF) which is worth checking out it you would like a laugh.Here are a few quotes from Bryan: "Developing with CD is fun and productive: not developing with CD is like punching yourself in the face everyday" "It's hard to explain CD to people who have never done it. Like flying cars, If you've never seen CD done, it's hard to believe that it can be true." "Continuous Delivery is not the goal though, it is THE tool for your Excellence Strategy, and to secure your software." "Why do some people fail at adopting CD? You can't just hand people the tools without the training - they will hurt themselves."xx"STOP PUNCHING YOURSELF IN THE FACE"! Learn how to get the CD Mindset, Create Value and Have More Fun, with CD.Training course: "CD: Better Software Faster" ➡️ https://courses.cd.training/courses/c...Get Dave's award-winning book "Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation" ➡️ https://amzn.to/2WxRYmxBryan's Blog Site ➡️ / bdfinst Equal Experts is a product software development consultancy with a network of over 1,000 experienced technology consultants globally. They increase the pace of innovation by using modern software engineering practices that embrace Continuous Delivery, Security, and Operability from the outset ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ASy8n0
Today's podcast episode is about 4 easy steps to make a fun commitment in midlife. Interestingly, it's common to want more fun in your life but not have it. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-338-4-easy-steps-to-make-a-fun-commitment-in-midlife/
Greg is the creator of The Midlife Male™, a weekly newsletter and podcast designed to help men navigate and maximize middle age to achieve a better quality of life. One of the top-rated “midlife” podcasts, it features CEOs, athletes, authors, chefs, coaches, entrepreneurs, celebrities and other high-performers. Greg is also the author of The Midlife Male: A No-Bullshit Guide to Help You Live Better, Longer, Happier, Healthier, Stronger, and Have More Fun in Your 40s and 50s (Which Includes More Sex and More Money, and What Guy Doesn't Want That?). At The Midlife Male™, Greg leans on his past experiences to guide compelling discussions and lead engaging conversations in what he calls “the 6 F's“: Family, Fitness, Finance, Food, Fashion and Fun. In this really entertaining episode, Greg takes time to share his story, from working in the film business as an assistant to Harvey Weinstein, through his time in the corporate world of insurance, right through to his passion for maximising Midlife. His reflections, insights and sheer vision for life and what he's learned, delivers some absolute gems. Connect with Eric: Instagram LinkedIn Website Podcast Disclaimer: Important Notice The information provided in Share Podcast is for general informational purposes only. We are not experts in the discussed subjects, and our opinions are personal. While we aim for accuracy, we don't guarantee the completeness or reliability of the information. This podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult qualified experts for specific advice. We are not liable for any decisions made based on the podcast content. The opinions expressed are those of individuals and not representative of any affiliated entities. The content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.
Come and listen while Host Joyce Benning interviews extraordinary people on her Robust Lifestyles Podcasts only on the Divas That Care Network. #DivasThatCare Eileen has learned to Thrive and Live Her Best Life! Eileen Head has been called The Relationship Whisperer. She is a Live Your Best Life Mentor, Intuitive, Transformational Life and Relationship Coach, Speaker, Author, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master. Mentoring you to unlock your true potential to raise your vibrational energy and harness the power of the Law of Attraction to Manifest your dreams. Whether you are looking to experience your bucket list, attain your ideal career, deepen your relationship or attract your ideal partner, she teaches you how to release blocks, limiting beliefs and patterns that are sabotaging you. Using the Law Of Attraction and Manifesting practices, Eileen mentors you to create the Live Your Best Life, Thrive and Have More Fun! Eileen offers you a FREE Call and a Personality Assessment. https://eileenhead.com/
#137: Health and wellness expert Liz Moody shares her top science-backed tactics to upgrade your life. They focus on actionable steps to achieve greater success, hacks to enhance gut health, methods to cultivate deeper relationships, and techniques to rewire your mindset to increase happiness. Liz Moody (@lizmoody) is a best selling author of two healthy cookbooks and the host of The Liz Moody Podcast: a research-backed wellness podcast that helps people live their healthiest and happiest life. Her latest book 100 Ways to Change Your Life comes out next week. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/change-your-life-liz-moody Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Liz Moody: Instagram | Podcast | Website Liz's Books: 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success (Preorder) Healthier Together: Recipes for Two–Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships Glow Pops: Super-Easy Superfood Recipes to Help You Look and Feel Your Best All the Hacks Episodes: #46 - Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with Vanessa Van Edwards ATR2100x-USB Cardioid Dynamic Creator Microphone Rewind AI Full Show Notes (not final) (03:02) The Fresh Start Effect (05:24) Tips for Procrastination (09:36) Why You Should Never Say No to Yourself (14:35) The Importance of Gut Health (18:58) Tip to Upgrade the Foods You're Already Eating (19:50) Ways to Increase Your Energy Levels & Have Better Metabolic Health (22:16) How to Rewire Yourself to Be Happier (26:10) How to Make Better Decisions with Cognitive Off-Loading (30:35) Thoughts on Rewind AI (33:18) Ways to Deepen Your Relationships (36:17) How to Become a Winning Conversationalist (40:13) How to Have More Fun (41:14) Match Theory for Friendships & Dating (43:58) Why It's Important to Let People You Love Change Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Come and listen while Host Joyce Benning interviews extraordinary people on her Robust Lifestyles Podcasts only on the Divas That Care Network. #DivasThatCare Eileen has learned to Thrive and Live Her Best Life! Eileen Head has been called The Relationship Whisperer. She is a Live Your Best Life Mentor, Intuitive, Transformational Life and Relationship Coach, Speaker, Author, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master. Mentoring you to unlock your true potential to raise your vibrational energy and harness the power of the Law of Attraction to Manifest your dreams. Whether you are looking to experience your bucket list, attain your ideal career, deepen your relationship or attract your ideal partner, she teaches you how to release blocks, limiting beliefs and patterns that are sabotaging you. Using the Law Of Attraction and Manifesting practices, Eileen mentors you to create the Live Your Best Life, Thrive and Have More Fun! Eileen offers you a FREE Call and a Personality Assessment. www.eileenhead.com
TOPIC TIME CODES 0:42 – Introduction 1:50 – Ellen 3:12 – Dominique 5:55 – Origin Story 8:50 – Swiss Secrets 13:20 – The Five Dimensions 13:45 – The Intellectual Dimension 16:00 - The Physical Dimension 18:40 – Keys to Happiness 19:53 - The Emotional Dimension 22:35 - The Spiritual Dimension 26:10 - The Financial Dimension 29:10 – The Happiness Index 31:20 – 50+ Entrepreneurship 33:33 – How Gears Interact 36:00 – Insights About Ellen & Dominique 39:00 – Insights to Live By 44:10 - Parting Thoughts and Resources SOURCES: https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/ whealthness.ch (Ellen)https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkocherwhealthness/ pointnorth.biz (Dominique)https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquebendhaou/ Resource Hub Freebies: https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/resources/Use CODE ICARE for COST-FREE THRIVE GUIDE ALIVE VIDEO SERIES: https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/thrive-guide-alive/ BONUS CONTENT:Our Top 10 Ways to Have More Fun: 1) Set the goal of playing more. After all, what's the point of setting a goal like being thin, having more money or having your own business if you're not enjoying yourself? 2) Decide what fun means for you by making a list of things that you enjoyed doing as a kid. Go over your list and highlight what still sounds appealing. Then explore what you want to try! 3) Schedule time to play in your agenda, because if you don't schedule it, it's unlikely to happen. 4) Create a play drawer for those times when you need a break from life or work, and you just want to be silly. You might include puzzles, board games, coloring books, Lego's — whatever inspires you! 5) Combine fun with other activities. Think of the things on your to-do list and then look for ways to combine them to make them more fun. 6) Have more fun at work. Brainstorm with colleagues how you can bring more fun and humor into the workplace. 7) Make playdates with your significant other to strengthen your relationship and keep playfulness alive. 8) Befriend a fun person because the people you relate with will have an enormous impact on your life. 9) Hang out with kids who innately know how to play and have fun. 10) Add creativity to daily activities such as singing while you cook or dancing while brushing your teeth.
Today on the podcast, Kaylan talks about having more FUN in the studio. We are artists because we love making art, it brings us joy and pleasure and feels good! But, it is also our job, and sometimes the expectations we put on ourselves can stifle some of the light-ness and we lose sight of the joy that is the foundation of why we do what we do. In Episode #40 of Thriving Artists Podcast, How to Have More Fun in the Studio, connect with what you love about being an artist. Kaylan's 4 Things That Connect to Fun in the Studio are: Set a Season for Fun: As busy artists who are working with timelines for shows, deadlines, and juggling other responsibilities we need to be aware of WHEN we can have some fun seasons in the studio and take note of them! Don't let an opportunity to tap into a less stressful time of creating pass by! Have Good Entertainment: Sometimes we need some non-distracting music or even silence in the studio when we really need to focus because a serious deadline is looming. When you are leaning into a fun studio session, find entertainment that matches the mood you are going for. This could be a fun podcast, audiobook, or even just upbeat music. Enter a FLOW: Limit distractions, put your phone in airplane mode, and just MAKE. Do a little advanced planning, pack a snack, and preserve that precious space to let loose free from responsibilities. Use Non-Precious Materials: One of the ways we can enter flow and have more fun in the studio is to use non-precious materials to play and experiment. Do a series of studies on cheap paper, use all your collage or scrap material, take a week to have fun in the studio while only using scraps of materials from your “more serious” work. Head to thrivetogethernetwork.com to learn more about the Thrive Together Network all the various resources we have to offer! As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists.
In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with blogger and book reviewer Steven McEvoy about the importance of book clubs for teens, and we review How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun, by Stephen Douglass.
Welcome back to the podcast.This week, I will help you examine why you are scared to change your relationship with alcohol and why you love the Buzz so much. These two topics will help ease your worries about what you think you will experience if you work on cutting back on how much you are drinking. It all comes down to our minds and how it's wired to keep us the same and comfortable. When we want to change, our minds tell us how terrible and awful things could be. And it's not just around alcohol. Learning how to manage these fears is a skill everyone should know. Please tune in and apply what I'm teaching you in this episode, and HAVE MORE FUN while you cut back! Xo, AngelaI am super excited to be offering this SOBER retreat in Cancun, Mexico! Get the details here!https://www.angelamascenik.com/cancunretreat2023 Tags:Angela Mascenik, Angela stop over-drinking coach, become emotionally unattached to alcohol, drink less, do more, drink less wine, emotional drinking, emotional eating, how do I feel my feelings, how to cut back on how much I drink, how to feel classy, how to feel to stop over-drinking, how to feel your urges, stop over drinking coach, Stop over-drinking and Start Living podcast, stop over-drinking help for women, Alive AF, moderation, quitting, reducing your drinking, sober retreat, born to be alive, forest therapy, forest bathing, how to stick to your planned amount, scared of change, the buzz,
Welcome back, everybody. I had a whole other topic planned to talk with you about today and I've had to basically bench it because I feel so compelled to talk to you about this topic, which is the topic of having fun. Now, you might be having a strong reaction to this and maybe there's a bunch of people who didn't listen because the idea of having fun feels so silly when you are anxious and depressed. It feels like a stupid idea, a ridiculous idea. But the last few weeks have taught me such valuable lessons about mental health. I talk about mental health all the time. That's what I live and breathe pretty much. Sometimes when you have an experience—I keep saying it changes your DNA—I feel to a degree my DNA has been changed these last few weeks and let me share with you why. For those of you who follow me on social media, you will know that in the last couple of weeks, I made a very last-minute trip to the United Kingdom. What happened was pre-COVID, I had booked tickets to visit London for a work event, and COVID happened. I had a certain amount of time to use these tickets, and I actually had thought that those tickets had expired on December 30th of last year. And then one Friday morning, I woke up and checked my email and it said, “You have 18 days until you depart.” I'm thinking, 18 days to depart, where? I haven't booked any tickets. Only to find out that my tickets were put on what's called an “open hold,” which meant they had just put a date to a trip knowing that I would log in and reschedule it when I was ready. It turned out to be three years later. And then I logged on and saw I have 19 days to use my ticket. I went upstairs, I talked to my husband, and I said, “I have this ticket to the United Kingdom I've never been to. I would really love to go.” He said, “You should go. I think it would be really good for you. I'll stay home with the kids. You go.” That was the plan. I was going to go, I was going to keep working, I was going to see my clients, but when I wasn't working, I would go out and have British food and maybe go walk around London and maybe visit a castle or two. That was the plan. I was so excited. I happened to mention it to my sister-in-law who I love, and I said, “Ha-ha, you should come.” She said, “Oh! No, there's no way I could come and I didn't think anything of it.” And then the next morning I woke up, she had messaged me and said, “I've changed my mind. I'm coming.” Now, there is a point to this story, which is, my first thought was, “Oh my gosh, that's so exciting.” My second thought was, “Oh my gosh, that is scary,” because my sister-in-law is the most wonderful human being and she loves to have fun. What was shocking to me is I started to notice I was going to pump the brakes on fun. No, no, no, no, no, no. Oh my gosh. Now quickly, of course, I said, “Come, I'm so excited.” We went, but that response was so interesting to me. What it was, was my anxiety did not like the idea that we were going to go and let loose. My anxiety did not like that inhibitory piece, that amygdala deep in my brain was like, “Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, pump the brakes. This is going way too fast for me.” The reason I'm doing today's episode is I bet you that's what your brain does too. It wants to pump the brakes on fun and pleasure because it creates uncertainty and it creates vulnerability and it creates where things aren't in control anymore. Letting go and having fun is hard when you have anxiety. Letting go and having fun is hard when you have depression. “Yes” Week We went and we called the week “YES week.” Actually, I called it “YES week” because I knew this was an exposure I needed to do. We made an agreement that if one person wanted to do something, both of us had to say yes. If someone wanted to try a food, and my sister-in-law loves to try all the different foods, we both had to say yes. It was such a deep exposure experience for me. A deep, oh my gosh, pleasurable. I don't want you to think it was all hard because the truth is, it was all pleasurable and I was so surprised at how my brain kept making problems out of having fun. I'll give you another example. We're sitting at this Indian restaurant. We kept saying to the maitre d' or the people at the front desk, “Tell us the best Indian restaurant. Tell us the best high tea. Tell us the best place to go and have drinks. Tell us the best place to get scotch eggs. Tell us the best place to have Scottish pie. Tell us the best.” We kept saying that. We were sitting at this Indian restaurant and my sister-in-law was like, “We'll have one of those and one of those and one of those and one of those.” She's a foodie. I could even feel my body going like, “No, no, no, no, that's too much fun.” It's so interesting to me how my brain was pumping the breaks on fun and how when you have fun, again, after doing this for one week, I felt like my DNA was changed. I realized how-- I don't want to use the word controlling because I don't consider myself a controlling person, but how much my brain wants to monitor the amount of fun that happens and how much my brain's anxiety wants to raise alerts about the simplest things. We went to a million abbeys and I realized that I have this deep love for visiting churches and abbeys. Oh my gosh, I feel like my whole heart just shines bright. I'm not particularly a religious person at all, but just visiting these abbeys in these gorgeous places. And then she'll come up and she'll pull on my sleeve and she'll say, “Let's go do this extra tour.” My mind wants to be like, “No, no, no, no. We've done enough fun for one day.” She's like, “Let's go.” I'd be like, “Yes,” because we have to say yes. There's this place called Duck & Waffle, which is a ‘70s nightclub restaurant. It was fabulous. She's like, “We should try that.” My brain kept going, “No, no. We just had some food before.” It was all these things and it was just keep saying yes to fun. Keep saying yes, keep saying yes. Yes week, that's what it was. I realized after a week of doing this how little power my anxiety had. I'm thinking about it. I'm just dropping down into it. You can see I'm slowing down. Now, number one, I want to acknowledge, you can't live like that forever. That was a vacation. I would never do that on a day-to-day basis because it's not realistic, it's not reasonable. We have to live a reasonable life. But I made a deal with myself as I was going back over Greenland. I was flying over Greenland looking at this huge snowy country and I was thinking, wow, I wish I lived in a country this beautiful. And then I was like, “Wait, I do.” You could start to practice being in the beauty of your country more. And then I started thinking, what would happen if I went home and I deeply enjoyed the food? Like I slowed down to actually take in the pleasure of the food. I mean, I think I do an okay job at this, but on vacation, like I said, we were practicing going, “Ooh, I love the flavor of this. Ooh, that's so soft and that's so sweet and that's so tender,” and all the things. What if I actually really allowed pleasure and fun to tickle my senses here in my daily life? What if instead of making dinner like a serious mom, which I often do because I don't want to embarrass my children—what if instead I let myself dance more? What if I goofed off more? What if I enjoyed laughing more? What if I practiced and made a habit of implementing fun into my life on the daily? This is what I was thinking about, what's the ratio of work to fun in your life? I mean, I'm guessing you have either school or work or family or a mental health issue that you're managing or a medical health issue that you're managing. That's work. What's the ratio of work to fun? It made me really think like I have a wonderful life and I'm so grateful for my wonderful life, but the ratio of work to fun is not ideal. It's not where I want it to be. Once I had spent a week of just saying yes, yes, yes, and not letting fear ever say no, it was so cool because I had this accountability buddy right next to me. I realized like once I'd done that for a week, I wanted to keep it going. I didn't want to go back to pumping the brakes anymore. It's been such a beautiful gift that I had. The Fun Habit Now, I'm going to encourage you to create a yes week or a yes day, or a yes hour. I just finished a book called The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. It's by Mike Rucker. A friend of mine encouraged me to read it after I had told her like I literally just had this date with fun. I had this exposure of fun. I had a yes week where we said yes to. If we wanted to sleep in, we slept in. If we wanted to read, we read. It was really beautiful. Again, I understand the privilege of having that experience, but I worked my butt off too. I needed that. I really, really needed that. My mental health really needed it and so forth. But the book is talking about how we have talked about and trained ourselves to be afraid of fun. We've demonized fun as if it's irresponsible or unnecessary or ridiculous or lazy. I want to leave you today with the idea to plant a seed where you go and have more fun. I was thinking about it. For those of you who have anxiety disorders or depressive disorder, this is the biggest FU to anxiety. It's the biggest FU to depression. It's the biggest “Don't tell me what to do” when it comes to recovering from anxiety and depression. Is it going to fix it completely? No. I don't want to oversell it here. But is it a major game changer? Does it change the way we see the world? Does it increase the dopamine that gets released into your body? Does it make the hard work worth it? Yes. I was thinking like, I was so excited to go back to work because I had a week of fun. If I had have done my original plan, which is where I worked while I was in London, and I just visited a little on the side, I wouldn't have been that excited to come back to work. But I was so excited to come back to work and I was so excited to sit down and talk to you on this podcast. I don't think that would've been the case if I had have pumped the brakes like I was planning to for that week. Have More Fun! There you have it. I'm going to ask you, please give you permission. Go and have more fun. Increase the percentage a few percent or 100% or 50% or 10%, whatever you can do. But do your best to implement pieces of fun into your daily life. It will literally change your DNA. Not literally, that's scientifically not true. Don't take that as literal. But for me, I felt like my DNA had been changed. I kept saying it. I'm like, “I feel like my DNA has something shifted in me.” It's because I realized even though I have so much joy in my life, I do still pump the brakes on fun and I want there to be more and I'm dedicating more time to fun and savoring pleasure. So that's all I want to say. Go and have some fun, please. I'd love to hear about the fun that you're having. When fear shows up, try to confuse it by saying, “You know what, fear? You can be here and I'm going to go choose fun anyway.” Fun can be whatever it is for you. There's no right way of having fun and it doesn't have to be expensive here either. Like I said, a lot of the things that my sister-in-law and I did cost no money. It's just that we were saying yes to silly things. Some of it was even like cartwheeling in the underground train station or giggling at stupid things that are so silly and so immature, but having fun with it. Just have some fun. I love you. I hope you're having a wonderful day. It is a beautiful day to have fun is all I'm going to say to you today. I will see you next week. We have a very cool series coming up, which you are going to love, so stick around. I'll see you next week.
We bring our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series to a close with the final Turtle story as envisioned thirty years ago by the original TMNT creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. In The Last Ronin, we find the last living Ninja Turtle marching into a Foot Clan-occupied New York City, determined to end the fight that consumed his family. He's beaten, bruised, and maybe a little deluded. After all, the spirits of his three dead brothers haunt his waking world. As discussed in our Martian Manhunter episode, grief builds a monument in our hearts. His brothers are gone, but their lives still influence the remaining turtle's path. For better and for worse. The Last Ronin exposes a darkness fueling the family's mission and allows us to discuss aspects of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that our previous episodes denied. Helping us understand the TMNT familial dynamics is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, illustrated by Kara McHale. Comic issues covered in this episode: The Last Ronin 1 - 5, produced by IDW Publishing from October 2020 to April 2022. It's based on a story by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz, with scripts written by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. The comic is illustrated by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Kevin Eastman. Layouts by Kevin Eastman. Colors by Luis Antonio Delgado with color assists by Samuel Plata and Ronda Pattison. Letters and design by Shawn Lee. Previous CBCC TMNT Episodes: CBCC Interviews Kevin Eastman CBCC on TMNT: The Movie w/Bryan Young CBCC on TMNT: The Mirage Studios Years CBCC on TMNT: The Archie Years Other Relevant Links: 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline Lone Wolf and Cub at the Alamo Drafthouse Howard the Duck Patreon Episode Chip Zdarsky Howard the Duck Intro If Books Could Kill: The Game The Last Ronin Patreon Episode The Last Ronin Oral History on Inverse Lisa talkin' Twilight on Comics Collective Brad talkin' The Last of Us on A Bite Of Don't forget! Check out the latest episode of The B&B Show, Brad's Picks the 10 Best Movies of 2022, HERE. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted like you are just going go go go, here is your reminder that you should slow down. Often, we can push past exhaustion by putting ourselves on autopilot. Today, I want you to slow down, pump the breaks, and enjoy life. Don't rush through life, it's all about the experience. It can sometimes seem impossible... right? So where should you start on your journey of self-love? To help you JUST START, I've put together a NEW Getting Started on Your Self-Love Routine Guide so you won't have to waste precious time.If you need more resources. Head over to the THEGLITTER.ME and get your glitter on.Connect with Samantha
When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon erupted in popularity, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird required a comic book that kids could flock toward, which could not be their original hyper-violent Mirage Studios series. In 1988, they partnered with the industry's most wholesome brand, Archie Comics, launching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. The second TMNT comic series began with strict adaptations of the cartoon but quickly swerved down far weirder avenues. Under the guidance of Ryan Brown and Stephen Murphy (aka Dean Clarrain), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures tackled prescient environmental issues while testing the boundaries of what's acceptable as "all-ages" entertainment. In this week's episode, we jump into the far future, where the four brothers are no longer teenagers but Cyber Samurai Ninja Turtles! The Shredder poses no threat. Instead, the brothers must face off against Verminator-X, Craniac, and the disembodied brain of history's most wretched dictator. The "Dreamland" storyline in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures reveals a family unit operating at peak form, but when danger reaches a crescendo, two brothers will be tested. Our heroes have aged, but they still fall into the same roles we've come to expect. The question becomes, are we forever shackled to the sibling roles we took on as children? Can our relationships with others break us free from deep-seated family tension? Helping us understand the TMNT familial dynamics is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, illustrated by Kara McHale. Comic issues covered in this episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures issues 62 - 66, published by Archie Comics between November 1994 and March 1995. These comics were written by Stephen Murphy and Chris Allan, penciled by Chris Allan and Gray Morrow, inked by Brian Thomas and Jon D'agostino, colored by Barry Grossman, and lettered by Gary Fields. Relevant Links: CBCC Interviews Kevin Eastman CBCC on TMNT: The Movie w/Bryan Young CBCC on TMNT: The Mirage Studios Years We Wish You A Turtle Christmas Don't forget! We're screening Howard the Duck on the big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Done in collaboration with the Four Color Fantasies comic book shop. Get your tickets HERE. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
Take some time to read or listen to a book for fun! Don't buy another self-help book to fix something that isn't broken. Don't see yourself as a continual self-improvement project. It is very easy to get stuck in these cycles of wanting to improve ourselves but that leads us to feel like we are not enough. Which leads to not enjoying our life as much. Taking this into consideration, you should buy a book that you want to devour for pleasure rather than for improving your knowledge. You cannot build your self-esteem by being stuck in the self-help cycle. I would like to know. What book are you going to read for the pure pleasure of it?It can sometimes seem impossible... right? So where should you start on your journey of self-love? To help you JUST START, I've put together a NEW Getting Started on Your Self-Love Routine Guide so you won't have to waste precious time.If you need more resources. Head over to the THEGLITTER.ME and get your glitter on.Connect with Samantha
The best thing to do if you're overwhelmed and ready to give up is to simply delete everything from your to-do list. Keeping an eye on your environment, your thoughts, and your to-do list will help you determine what's really important and what's just busy work. While it may feel scary to remove things from that huge list of to-do's, the important items will get done in the end. It's time for you to declutter your life, delete the huge list, and have more fun and freedom. It can sometimes seem impossible... right? So where should you start on your journey of self-love? To help you JUST START, I've put together a NEW Getting Started on Your Self-Love Routine Guide so you won't have to waste precious time.If you need more resources. Head over to the THEGLITTER.ME and get your glitter on.Connect with Samantha
Listen in to hear our most helpful tips, as we approach this holiday season, to create an authentically aligned and simple celebration that will hopefully leave us feeling more of the joy of the season rather than frazzled and exhausted by the new year.Some of the discussion points in this episode:Questions to ask before the season:What matters most to you this holiday season?What memories do you want to have after the holidays?Describe your ideal holiday season.Saying noto too muchsituations/relationshipsjobs/taskstraditions that no longer serve youManage expectations through clear communicationSay, "Thank you!" Then...Ask for what you want.Ask for help.The subtle difference between taking and receivingListen in to hear more about all of the above and what we're working through personally this time of year to continue celebrating in a way that feels true to us and leaves us with the memories we wish for most.Resources mentioned in this episode:Rose Loundsbury's tips:How to Simplify Thanksgiving (and Have More Fun!)How to Simplify Gifts (and Enjoy the Holidays More!)Previous episodes mentioned in this episode:Going to Nature with a Whole Heart w/ Jonah JensenSimplicity, Minimalism, and Finding Enough w/ Rose LounsburyReach out to Chris & Deb:Chris @bucketyourself on InstaDeb @imperfectprogress.me on InstaGet Deb's book HERE
Nearly forty years ago, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sprung from the Jack Kirby and Frank Miller-obsessed brains of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Pop culture was forever altered. For the better. In this week's episode, we continue to explore the sibling dynamics between the four mutant brothers: Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. This time, however, we go back to the beginning, flipping through the pages of the first seven Mirage Studios issues. What we find within feels familiar and unfamiliar simultaneously. It's an emotionally rich and turbulent saga, an immigrant story involving revenge, mad scientists, and aliens. Not a single slice of pizza is present. Helping us understand the TMNT familial relationships is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, illustrated by Kara McHale. Before we dig into this thick turtle soup, we must celebrate this year's Baltimore Comic-Con, our last convention of the season. We discuss the friends we caught up with, the past guests we finally met in person, the artists we stood in line for, and the comics we purchased. Every con has its unique vibe, and there is no other place on Earth like Baltimore Comic-Con. The two-dollar bins alone should entice your curiosity. Relevant Links: CBCC on TMNT: The Movie w/Bryan Young CBCC Interviews Kevin Eastman Comic issues covered in this episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 - 7 and the Raphael one-shot. All were written, illustrated, and toned by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Issues 1 - 4 were lettered by Eastman and Laird, issues 5 - 7 were lettered by Steve Lavigne. The comics were originally published by Mirage Studios between May 1984 and March 1986. Be sure to follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
My mom left behind so much wisdom for us. One of the most profound lessons I'm learning and trying really hard to practice is to HAVE MORE FUN! Basically my entire life I have been so tightly wound and anxious that often times I forget to let go and have fun. My mom on the other hand was always the "fun mom", life of the party, live life to the absolute fullest kind of mom. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer. Even on her darkest days, she brought the light and reminded us to laugh. I miss that so much about her. In her honor and in order to really LIVE my life I'm learning to make space for fun. Most days that means I am also carrying grief right alongside it. The duality that shows up over and over again in my life. I can hold pain, overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, fear and grief AND I can make space for joy, adventure, laughter, fun, excitement, and play at the same time. I hope you have FUN listening to this episode ;) I would love it if you shared how you integrate fun into your life. DM me over on IG @mindfulmoonbirth. I love you, friend. Thank you for being here!
"You were expecting maybe the Addams Family?" After years of covering romantic love on the podcast, we're shifting gears by exploring sibling love, and we're doing that through the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Donatello, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, and Raphael - the four brothers raised by their Master Splinter in the art of invisibility. Insert the obligatory, "Cowabunga!" Our new four-part (maybe five-part, stay tuned) series begins with the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie directed by Steve Barron, written by Todd W. Langen and Bobby Herbeck, and starring Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and a whole heap of actors, performers, and puppeteers as the brothers. When discussing the best comic book movies, the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film must be in the conversation. However, why are we starting with the first cinematic adaptation rather than the original Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comic books? The answer is simple. Our love affair with the Turtles began with the film, and it led us to the comics, which will be the subject of our next episode in our TMNT series. Our love expert guiding our conversation with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be Dawn Huebner, PHD and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with your Brothers and Sisters." Also joining us in this week's episode is our friend and TMNT obsessive, Bryan Young, aka "The Turtle Dork." Bryan has spent a lifetime contemplating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and they've had a profound impact on his person. We discuss how his relationship with these characters has evolved and what lessons they still have to teach him today. When you're done with this episode, please follow Bryan Young's adventures on his Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Page, and Website. Two years ago, Kevin Eastman briefly joined the podcast for a quick conversation about the Turtles. So, technically, our TMNT Counseling Sessions began there. Click HERE to listen to that classic episode. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
In this episode, we talk with Elaine Kochanowicz who is the mother of six, and the author of Mom of Six Dies Laughing: How to Ditch Overwhelm & Mom Guilt, Feel More Connected & Empowered, and Have More Fun! In her book, she shares stories of her family, and kids, and will leave you laughing. If you have kids, or even grandkids, and like to laugh this episode is for you. Support the show
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Life is meant to be fun. Our purpose as a collective isn't to suffer but to find joy in the little things and live life in the present moment. In today's episode with Heather, we chat about her journey of remembering why she is here and how she is meant to serve the world. She… Continue reading What is Dharma and How to Have More Fun with Heather Love The post What is Dharma and How to Have More Fun with Heather Love first appeared on Welcome.
Trixie and Weej are still buzzing from the Kentucky Oaks and Derby! We will gloat about our successes and dissect our failures. NOTE: If you're a beginner or newbie who'd like to learn the basics of Triple Crown races and wagering on three year-olds before the upcoming Preakness and Belmont stakes, please check out this fun, illustrated conversation. https://youtu.be/xv14DhiF7RY 1:44 Kentucky Oaks Reaction and Analysis 2:36 Secret Oath Rolls ‘Em and Smokes ‘Em, Decisively! 3:23 Herd Dynamics Mattered! 4:20 The Arkansas Derby indicated greatness to us 5:00 Chewing up the field, one-by-one for half the race 6:25 Echo Zulu, Nest, and rest of the fillies 6:55 Queen of the Show (Trixie) had called out Desert Dawn as a possible Long-Shot to finish in the money, and she did! 8:39 Where was Kathleen O.?! 9:05 The Joy of Being Right is Another Delight of Horse Racing! 10:15 Onto the Feel-Good Kentucky Derby Story! 10:30 The Freakfest of 20 Horses is always a mad spectacle 11:19 Last minute entry breaks the record for longest-odd winner. Even his trainer, Eric Reed, understood the long odds on paper 13:00 Rich Strike loves the rail and so does his jockey, Sonny Leon. Ran from the 20th post, as outside as possible 15:20 Herd Dynamics also visibly AT PLAY during the Derby 16:10 Leon's Mid-race zigzagging. Fast starting pace cleared an inside lane. Rich Strike had enough length to close the deal and then some. 17:40 The horse had no history with the rest of the herd to overcome. 18:10 Rich Strike was savaging his lead pony like a crazy ass afterward—which we dearly hoped was only nerves— Yay, clean drug tests affirm he's just nuts
Learning how to amplify your passion in midlife is a skill you won't regret. The funny thing about focusing on your passion is that even though you want to, it's not always that easy to accomplish. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-248-5-easy-steps-to-amplify-your-passion-in-midlife/
Make More Money and Have More Fun as a LawyerIf you want to make more money and have more fun as a lawyer, you cannot miss this episode of The Inside BS Show.On today's show Dave Lorenzo and Steve Fretzin share some great ideas for growing a law firm and managing your practice. They also talk about the value in creating a lifestyle practice. If you want to get some great ideas and have a few laughs, you need to join us.Chapters00:00 Intro: Make More Money and Have More Fun as a Lawyer01:24 How a Plane Crash Inspired Steve to Do What He Does06:00 How Can a Lawyer Structure a Business to Live Life on His/Her Terms?09:00 The Myth of Working Hard vs. Working to Enable Your Lifestyle11:40 You Don't Get Extra Points for Doing Things the Hard Way13:00 Steve Debunks the Myth that You Can “Just be a Good Lawyer” and the Clients Will Come17:00 The Story of How Someone Bought into the Myth of Having Lots of Employees19:00 The Danger of Winging It23:15 What is the Value in Learning from Your Peers?28:00 What is the Value of Looking at The Practice of Law with Fresh Eyes?31:24 Why Do Failed Lawyers Go Into The Practice of Law? Should You Trust Them?35:30 We Don't Sell Professional Services Work. People Engage Us.38:30 Who is Steve's Ideal Client?Steve FretzinAuthor & Podcast HostBe That Lawyersteve@fretzin.com(847) 602-6911About Steve FretzinDriven, focused, and passionate about helping attorneys to reach their full potential, Steve Fretzin is regarded as the premier coach, skills trainer, and keynote speaker on business development for attorneys.Over the past 17 years, Steve Fretzin has devoted his career to helping lawyers master the art of business development to achieve their business goals and the peace of mind that comes with developing a successful law practice.In addition to writing four books on legal marketing and business development, Steve has a highly-rated podcast BE THAT LAWYER, and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain's, and Entrepreneur.com. He has appeared on NBC News, WGN Radio and has written articles for Attorney at Law Magazine, the National Law Review, the American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. You can also find his monthly column in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Do you ever feel lonely? I do! Join me as I talk about Loneliness, how it can actually bring us together, how to reconnect with others, and how to make new friends! (Want to feel more understood & connected? Get this book I wrote just for moms! "Mom of Six Dies Laughing: How to Ditch the Overwhelm and Mom Guilt, Feel More Connected and Empowered, and Have More Fun!" http://emaginemom.com/book. ALSO connect with other moms in our 21 Day New Habit Challenge starting March 1st! Sign up by Feb 27th. Get all the details here http://emaginemom.com/challenge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Most people think compatibility means liking the same music, having similar hobbies, making each other laugh, etc. but getting along well with someone and TRULY being compatible in a relationship are very different things. In this episode we're talking about what compatibility REALLY means, in terms of:Negotiables vs. Non-NegotiablesGiving Up Parts of Yourself or Your LifeShared Values Future Goals Love-Ability If you've dated in the past or your dating now and you keep ending up in dead-end relationships, it could very well be that you are missing key signs that you're not actually compatible for a long term relationship! This episode will also help you look at past relationships and see exactly why they didn't work out, so you can avoid making the same mistakes again!CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for my FREE Masterclass, "Love Doesn't Have to Be So Hard - 5 Powerful Tips to Have More Fun and Success in Dating"
My guest this week is Jake Kelfer. Jake is lifestyle entrepreneur, business coach, and life elevator dedicated to helping people create transformational experiences and achieve their true potential through connection. He is a 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer!Go grab a copy of Jake's new book, "The Elevated Entrepreneur!"_____________________________In this episode:3:04: What was your initial vision for his business?5:39: What was the thing that opened your eyes to the fact that you could get started with your own business?9:44: Did you ever feel too young to get started, and how did you overcome your doubts?15:42: What are three similarities that you've noticed between successful people?18:09: What are three keys to building your network effectively and authentically?22:49: Is there a certain skill that the best version of Jake has that you don't currently have?26:54: What are three things that you can currently work on to be your best self?_____________________________Jake Kelfer's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Have More Fun in the Pursuit of Greatness2. Keep Going No Matter What3. Continuously Spend Time with Myself_____________________________Want to try out the 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass WorkoutGo to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletterLearn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10weekprogramsFollow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou
Welcome to another edition of the College Faith podcast, sponsored by Global Scholars. My guest today is Dr. Perry Glanzer, Professor of Education at Baylor University. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of being an excellent student, which goes far beyond just earning good grades. Perry earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, and is Baylor's Professor of Educational Foundations, as well as a Resident Scholar with Baylor's Institute for Studies in Religion. He has authored, co-authored, or edited a number of important books on the integration of biblical truth and academic studies, including Christianity and Scholarship in Higher Education. In addition, he has published over 75 journal articles and book chapters on topics related to moral education, faith-based higher education, and the relationship between faith and scholarship. Perry is also the current Editor-in-Chief of Christian Scholar's Review. In this podcast we discuss: Why it is important for Christian students to focus on excellence, rather than rules How Christian students will benefit by reading his book Identity in Action: Christian Excellence in All of Life What being a good student involves (beyond just getting good grades)Unique challenges Christian students face in being good students The relationship between pursuing excellence and understanding one's callingWhat steps a student can take to become excellence (beyond just “following the rules”)Learning how to really read--the three levels of readingHow to think well and biblically about the issues discussed in classes and textbooks--”Christian critical thinking”A Case Study: Christian critical thinking and Critical Race TheoryA Case Study: Christian critical thinking and Economic theory How Christian critical thinking is contrary to modern educational philosophy, and how Christian students can swim against this tide Ways to find mentors among Christian professors in one's major Why Christian students should consider joining a Christian professional society Is the cost of college worth it?Perry's experience teaching in RussiaThe role of our identity in Christ and his grace in the journey toward excellence Resources mentioned during our conversation: Perry Glanzer, Identity in Action: Christian Excellence in All of LifeMortimer Adler and Charles VanDoren, How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent ReadingRon Blue, Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment“How To Get Better Grades and Have More Fun,” College Faith Episode #9 with Dr. Philip BishopChristian Scholar's ReviewChristian professional societies Christian Scholar's Review Bibliography on integrating faith and academic disciplinesChristian Scholar's Review Blog on integrating faith and academic disciplines Mike Metzger, Sequencing: Deciphering Your Company's DNA (“Ought-Is-Can-Will”)Global Scholars Christian Legal SocietyChristian Medical and Dental AssociationsNurses Christian FellowshipAlasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory
Ruth and Claire discuss prereqs and background content. Claire has success capitalizing on student enthusiasm in the first two weeks of class by bringing up content that will be used again and again. Claire is working on making a “homework zero” that covers relevant prereq material. Ruth goes through a math review early in the semester that serves students of varying confidence levels. Ruth wants to bring up specifics from previous class syllabi to remind students that they have, in fact, seen this content before.Ruth mentioned Summit-P: https://www.summit-p.com/. Claire mentioned: Teach Better, Save Time, and Have More Fun: https://teachbettersavetime.wordpress.com/
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
Dr. Dawn Huebner is a psychologist, parent coach, and the author of 10 books for children, most of which we have on our bookshelves at home. Her new book is The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, which helps kids acquire the skills they need to get along with their siblings. Dawn believes that sibling rivalry is best quashed by the kids themselves, not by parents coming in to settle scores. She tells kids that they truly have the power to "stop feeling so bothered and start having more fun." In this episode, Dawn explains the difference between treating siblings fairly and treating them equally, the difference between tattling and telling, and how our stepping out of the role as referee can lead to a seismic shift in how our kids get along. Follow Dawn on her Facebook page and website: dawnhuebnerphd.com and get The Sibling Survival Guide here: https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/the-sibling-survival-guide-surefire-ways-to-solve-conflicts-reduce-rivalry-and-have-more-fun-with-brothers-and-sisters/ Two other podcasts we're loving right now: StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most beloved baby brand in the world. Hosted by Faith Salie, this podcast is about the ups and downs of parenting life. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Home.Made. podcast: inside every home, there's a story. Hosted by Stephanie Foo (This American Life, Snap Judgment), each episode of this 10-part series explores the meaning of home and what it can teach us about ourselves and each other. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Special thanks to this month's sponsors! Jane.com is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women's fashion, accessories, home decor, children's clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices! Visit jane.com/laughing. Usual Wines come in single-serve six-ounce bottles– about a glass and a half of wine. They've got a red blend, a rosé, a sparkling white, plus Usual Spritz, a low-calorie wine cooler. Each has just 83 calories- and they're fermented until there's no more sugar. Get $8 off your first order at usualwines.com with the code FRESHHELL. Hooked on Phonics is the learn-to-read program that has helped over 6 million kids learn to read. And now it offers a multi-sensory approach, which uniquely combines an amazing app with hands-on learning materials shipped to your home every month. Get your first month for just $1 by going to hookedonphonics.com/laughing. Olive gets you consolidated, cardboard-free deliveries from over 100 of your favorite fashion sites. No cardboard-box waste! Returns are a snap. Best of all, you can sign up for free, at shopolive.com. Literati delivers their monthly book picks straight to your door, so you can spend less time finding a good book and more time actually reading one. And their app lets you chat about the books with the whole Literati community. Redeem your FREE trial at literati.com/whatfreshhell. Quince is a game-changer for your wardrobe and your home, with high-quality essentials at prices 50-80% less than other brands. Free shipping and 365-day returns at onequince.com/fresh. Magic Spoon is breakfast cereal that's keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. Go to magicspoon.com/fresh to grab the new limited edition Birthday Cake flavor today! And use code FRESH at checkout to save $5 off. Parade makes creative underwear and bralettes in a variety of sizes from extra small to 3 XL. Supersoft, super-cute, and prices that start at $8! Get 25% off when you spend $40 or more at yourparade.com/wfh with code WFH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I don't know about you, but sometimes I take life waaayyyy to seriously! I know this doesn't help me excel in my business and personal growth at all! I share some tips that I have personally done myself to get me out of my own head and into the fun zone! Don't forget to rate… Continue reading Let's Have More Fun! The post Let's Have More Fun! first appeared on Welcome.
How to Have More Fun with Branding with Megan Smith Are you struggling with your small business branding and need some tips and advice? In this episode of the Content Cash Machine Podcast, Danielle chats with Megan Smith and learns branding tips to help small business entrepreneurs to build their brand with custom gifs for Instagram branding. Megan is an illustrator and animator who specializes in bringing more fun and personality to your branding. She makes hand drawn gifs, patterns, animations, and IG filters for online businesses. Her friends and clients know her as the queen of gifs and a typical Scorpio. Want to learn more branding tips from Megan Smith for your small business and create an aesthetic experience for your customers? Then check out the Lansing Creative website and follow Megan on Instagram. Have podcast topic suggestions? Come find me on follow me on Instagram or email me at danielle@elevatevirtualmarketing.com Ready to connect with other entrepreneurs committed to growing their business and get unique access to my podcast guests over the course of the show? Join the FREE Content Cash Machine Facebook group!
My guest on this episode is Dr. Phil Bishop, emeritus professor of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama, where he taught for 34 years. In 2006 he was appointed the first professorship at Alabama named after Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. (For more see his “Meet The Prof” page, and his personal page.) As a Christian professor, Phil most enjoys the opportunity he has to love and care for his students. One of the ways he shows this love is speaking often on how to succeed at college, and at life! His talk, “How To Get Better Grades and Have More Fun,” is full of extremely practical and useful tips, gleaned from over four decades as a student and a professor. Not only does Phil provide helpful tips to get better grades, he also weaves in lessons important to succeeding in life and sustaining a vibrant relationship with Christ. In our conversation, based on his “Better Grades” seminar, we discuss: Why he cares so much about students getting better grades How to navigate the distractions of college life Skills to maximize learning while in class Skills to maximize learning outside of class How best to retain information you are reading The one strategy that will increase your GPA a full point or more (and reduce stress) How best to take advantage of your professor's office hours The importance of doing extra credit work Proven strategies to prepare well for final exams The importance of having a specific place to study Finding and leveraging your learning style One poor strategy that won't help you succeed in college The importance of exercise for stress relief The importance of prioritizing our walk with Christ during the college years How to determine your major, and when to start The value of internships How and why to take classes outside your major that you are interested in Strategies to identify and offset your academic weaknesses Using summer to prepare well for the next academic year The pros and cons of websites that rate professors Resources mentioned during our conversation: Google Scholar
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make money and have fun?.... Well today we are with Fred Posimo who is the KING of making money and having fun... Join us today for a great fun show#makemoney #havefun #makemoneyhavefun #thecoffeebreakshow #fredposimo #vickiehelmWorth its weight in gold or bitcoin:05:35 These 4 words will change your life What am I capable of giving the world27:07 Pivot time: burnout or success31:52 Making money isn't about shirking responsibility41:12 How to have fun even when you catch yourself overanalyzing43:53 The 3 keys to Having more Fun while Making MoneyFred Posimo believes in Showing Entrepreneurs and Investors how to bridge the gap between their passion and prosperity so they can Make More Money and Have More Fun! Even in his early 20's Fred Posimo has a perspective of the world different than most others. As a martial arts instructor at a young age his mind became infused with philosophies of growth, personal development and self improvement. Today he takes what he's learned and shares it with the world. Whether Fred is speaking from stage, writing his next book, or streaming a video, he's always sharing his message: “Make Money & Have Fun!” As an investor, speaker and author in the Philadelphia area Fred Posimo is constantly pursuing daily growth as an individual and always accessible as a friend.http://makemoneyandhavefun.com/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fred+posimo&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Grab Vickie Helm's latest book:The She Myth: Redefining Women in Businesshttps://theshemythbook.com
The Balanced Educator Podcast: Education | Mindfulness | Growth Mindset
If you have students in the classroom displaying problem behaviours, having more fun might be the solution! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited behaviour specialist Dr. Marcie Beigel, onto the show to teach us how having more fun in the classroom can help students manage their behaviours. We talk about how […] The post 125. Have More Fun, Reduce Behaviour Problems with Dr. Marcie Beigel appeared first on Educalme.
Four Ways to Have More Fun with Annie F. Downs 0:53 You Were Designed to Do This 7:24 How to Understand Your Calling with John Bevere 27:49 Feel Like You're Being Held Back? Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/35V4P6C Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You'll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/39JiLla Today we're going to talk about something incredibly important: your calling. What gifts has God given you, and how does He want you to use them? We'll get some answers from the brilliant John Bevere-speaker, author and co-founder of Messenger International. Finally, we'll wrap up with a few journal questions about how to put the light of God on display by walking in our calling. You Were Designed to Do This It can feel intimidating to figure out your calling, right? It's scary to ask, What was I put on this earth to do? But guess what? Your calling doesn't have to look and feel epic. Whether you're working your dream job or just living life and paying bills, God can work through you to get glory for Himself. How to Understand Your Calling with John Bevere I'm so excited about today's interview with John Bevere-bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International. He and I talk about the importance of taking our calling seriously. John points out that each of us has a choice to make: We can use our gifts to build God's kingdom as intended, or we can just sit on them and do nothing. What will you do with your life? Feel Like You're Being Held Back? You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) You know what's amazing? God wants to show His glory to the world, and His plan is to do that through you and me. He could've chosen any method, but He chose to do it through us, despite our flaws. This responsibility feels big and more than we can handle. What can one little light do on its own? But the good news is that God builds bonfires through a bunch of little candles. Let's bring this concept home by working through a few journal questions: Practically speaking, what does it mean to be the light of the world? What does that look like for you? How have you felt held back by your current circumstances? How can you let your light shine right where you are?
Four Ways to Have More Fun with Annie F. Downs 0:53 You Were Designed to Do This 7:24 How to Understand Your Calling with John Bevere 27:49 Feel Like You’re Being Held Back? Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/35V4P6C Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You’ll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/39JiLla Today we’re going to talk about something incredibly important: your calling. What gifts has God given you, and how does He want you to use them? We'll get some answers from the brilliant John Bevere—speaker, author and co-founder of Messenger International. Finally, we’ll wrap up with a few journal questions about how to put the light of God on display by walking in our calling. You Were Designed to Do This It can feel intimidating to figure out your calling, right? It’s scary to ask, What was I put on this earth to do? But guess what? Your calling doesn’t have to look and feel epic. Whether you’re working your dream job or just living life and paying bills, God can work through you to get glory for Himself. How to Understand Your Calling with John Bevere I’m so excited about today’s interview with John Bevere—bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International. He and I talk about the importance of taking our calling seriously. John points out that each of us has a choice to make: We can use our gifts to build God’s kingdom as intended, or we can just sit on them and do nothing. What will you do with your life? Feel Like You’re Being Held Back? You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:14–16 (NIV) You know what’s amazing? God wants to show His glory to the world, and His plan is to do that through you and me. He could’ve chosen any method, but He chose to do it through us, despite our flaws. This responsibility feels big and more than we can handle. What can one little light do on its own? But the good news is that God builds bonfires through a bunch of little candles. Let’s bring this concept home by working through a few journal questions: Practically speaking, what does it mean to be the light of the world? What does that look like for you? How have you felt held back by your current circumstances? How can you let your light shine right where you are?
Four Ways to Have More Fun with Annie F. Downs 0:55 Want to have more fun? Do this. 11:26 Watch Rachel Cruze and me surprise Annie F Downs! 37:12 How to Live an Abundant Life Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/2MIBpSt Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You'll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/3hSBL4k You only get one life on this earth. It should be fun! On today's show, we're talking about how important it is to just play and be silly and feel like a kid again. And I get to talk to my good friend and "fun expert," Annie F. Downs, about practical ways we can add more fun to our lives. To wrap up, we'll journal about a powerful verse from the Book of John about living an abundant life. Want to have more fun? Do this. In today's teaching, I'll share a few simple steps you can take to bring fun back into your life. If we're intentional, we can create unforgettable moments for ourselves and the people we care about. Fun is a big deal. I'll shoot you straight: If you don't make time for fun in your life, you won't be any fun to be around. You have this one life to live-so make joy a priority. Watch Rachel Cruze and me surprise Annie F Downs! I always have fun when I spend time with my good friend Annie F. Downs. She's an author, a speaker, a Bible teacher, and the host of the That Sounds Fun podcast. We'll talk about how to take breaks from the busyness and responsibility of life to simply enjoy the beauty and innocence of fun. And by the way . . . this interview comes with an extra fun surprise. How to Live an Abundant Life The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) This is such a beautiful verse about the abundant life that we enjoy as we follow Jesus. It's easy to think about this promise only in the future tense-that someday we'll experience full life. But there's a real practical implication for our lives right now. To help apply today's topic on fun, here are a few journal questions: What does an abundant life mean to you? What do you do for fun? Do you make time for fun? If not, what gets in the way? What's one fun thing you're going to commit to this week?
Four Ways to Have More Fun with Annie F. Downs 0:55 Want to have more fun? Do this. 11:26 Watch Rachel Cruze and me surprise Annie F Downs! 37:12 How to Live an Abundant Life Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/2MIBpSt Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You’ll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/3hSBL4k You only get one life on this earth. It should be fun! On today's show, we're talking about how important it is to just play and be silly and feel like a kid again. And I get to talk to my good friend and “fun expert,” Annie F. Downs, about practical ways we can add more fun to our lives. To wrap up, we’ll journal about a powerful verse from the Book of John about living an abundant life. Want to have more fun? Do this. In today’s teaching, I’ll share a few simple steps you can take to bring fun back into your life. If we’re intentional, we can create unforgettable moments for ourselves and the people we care about. Fun is a big deal. I’ll shoot you straight: If you don’t make time for fun in your life, you won’t be any fun to be around. You have this one life to live—so make joy a priority. Watch Rachel Cruze and me surprise Annie F Downs! I always have fun when I spend time with my good friend Annie F. Downs. She’s an author, a speaker, a Bible teacher, and the host of the That Sounds Fun podcast. We’ll talk about how to take breaks from the busyness and responsibility of life to simply enjoy the beauty and innocence of fun. And by the way . . . this interview comes with an extra fun surprise. How to Live an Abundant Life The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) This is such a beautiful verse about the abundant life that we enjoy as we follow Jesus. It’s easy to think about this promise only in the future tense—that someday we’ll experience full life. But there’s a real practical implication for our lives right now. To help apply today’s topic on fun, here are a few journal questions: What does an abundant life mean to you? What do you do for fun? Do you make time for fun? If not, what gets in the way? What’s one fun thing you’re going to commit to this week?
Episode #640: This week we will go a little bit off-road, we will talk about how everyone learns differently and how YOU students can improve your learning. I will be sharing some secrets with you so you better listen well because once you’ve mastered these secrets you will surely have great results and eventually you can do this on your leadership journey. Let’s get right to it! Episode Recap: Everyone Learns 2 Ways Students - Do This Friday Students - Do This Sunday Test Prep Resources: Download a Free copy of the Friday Form Michael Hyatt’s Recovering The Lost Art of Note Taking How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun. StreamlinedPodcasts.com LeaderTribe is on YouTube! LeaderTribe.com Instagram: @leadertribe
Episode #127: This week we will go a little bit off-road, we will talk about how everyone learns differently and how YOU students can improve your learning. I will be sharing some secrets with you so you better listen well because once you’ve mastered these secrets you will surely have great results and eventually you can do this on your leadership journey. Let’s get right to it! Resources: Download a Free copy of the Friday Form Michael Hyatt’s Recovering The Lost Art of Note Taking How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun. StreamlinedPodcasts.com LeaderTribe is on YouTube! LeaderTribe.com Instagram: @leadertribe
Episode #639: There are so many tests to take during the entire semester. So how do you prepare for all of them? It all starts with one 8 and 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper and the secret is, even if it sounds old school, writing down your notes by hand will increase your brain’s retention. The old fashion way of taking notes by hands, your brain will remember more. Hey Students! Listen to this because this is a proven recipe and we have all the research to back it up! Michael Hyatt’s Recovering The Lost Art of Note Taking This is from the book titled How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun. StreamlinedPodcasts.com LeaderTribe is on YouTube! LeaderTribe.com Instagram: @leadertribe
Episode #638: Hey Students! I’m about to tell you a secret on how you can get better grades by doing these simple steps on your Sunday evening. Trust me, all it takes is 30-minutes of your Sunday and you will start seeing results when you do this regularly. This doesn’t only apply to college students, even grade-schoolers can do this, and when you do, you will surely start seeing improvements in your performance in class. Things will be so much better when you have everything pre-planned. This is from the book titled How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun. StreamlinedPodcasts.com LeaderTribe is on YouTube! LeaderTribe.com Instagram: @leadertribe
Episode #637: If you spend 1-hour every Friday afternoon, trust me, your grades will improve if you start doing this secret that I developed myself. If you are a student and are having a hard time with your classes, this is gonna help you develop a study process so you can win in school and enjoy your weekend. It doesn’t matter if it is virtual or in-person; these are secrets that I learned and developed after reading a small book. I want to implement them, and I want to start with YOU, students. Hey Friends! If you happen to know any student in your life right now, share this episode with them so they can access this information that will provide them with great value. Download a Free copy of the Friday Form This is from the book titled How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun. StreamlinedPodcasts.com LeaderTribe is on YouTube! LeaderTribe.com Instagram: @leadertribe
I can be an extremely serious person in everything I do and all I am. But if I’m to be honest, which I should be, I take myself way too seriously. I often feel immense tension and stress because of that seriousness. I realize that the source of that tension is that at the core […] The post How to Have More Fun! (GWTW436) appeared first on Chris Martin Studios.
Welcome to Episode #24 of SEASON 3 of 'Sharing Life Lessons'. A podcast that brings you stories from around the world to have fun with and to learn from because stories inspire, stories teach, and stories heal!! Together we are creating a library of stories. To support the creation of this podcast please go to https://anchor.fm/sharinglifelessons and hit the support button with the dollar sign to sign up for a monthly subscription for an amount of your choice. This will enable me to continue creating and enhancing Season 3. The target audience for this episode is EVERYONE Today's guest is Paul Loper. Paul is a deep-rooted dancer, feeling thinker, group facilitator, somatic improviser, performance artist, collaborative inquirer, interpersonal and intrapersonal coach, seasoned actor, and committed learner who cares about social justice and inclusion. After two decades working professionally onstage, he got a PhD in Learning and Change in Human Systems, and now finds himself facilitating at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and with the the consultancy Have More Fun https://www.havemorefun.org/ You can also write to me at sharinglifelessons101@gmail.com with your comments or if you have a story to share with our listeners. I will bring the next episode of Sharing Life Lessons to you next Wednesday. Until then, 'Stay safe, be happy and be well'. Podcast links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharing-life-lessons/id1495248815?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EZMzRw1cWMyvSiyeeyTRd Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/sharinglifelessons Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mNWY1YjkwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharinglifelessons/support
In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Amy Carney, about how to parent on purpose, not for perfection. Amy is the mom of five teenagers and is a speaker and the author of Parent on Purpose.* Some resources we mention in our conversation: Amy's Summer of Significance 2020 Pack (It's just $9!) Have More Fun by Mandy Arioto* To connect with Amy, you can find her on Instagram @amylcarney and on her website amycarney.com. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andreafortenberry/support
Sexting - what is it? How do you do it? Why would you want to do it? And...most importantly...how do you ensure it goes well - and how do you keep it from going horribly wrong? Whether you have been with your partner for a long time - or are just getting to know someone - sexting can be a fun way to connect and expand the range of your intimacy with another person. There's a lot of serious stuff going on in the world right now, so I thought we'd take a moment on the show to dive into something playful. Sexy texting (or messaging) can be a new (or improved) relationship-building skill for you to experiment with. As always, I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this episode and what revelations and questions it creates for you. Please join us in the Relationship Alive Community on Facebook to chat about it! Sponsors: Find a quality therapist, online, to support you and work on the places where you’re stuck. For 10% off your first month, visit Betterhelp.com/ALIVE to fill out the quick questionnaire and get paired with a therapist who’s right for you. Resources: I want to know you better! Take the quick, anonymous, Relationship Alive survey FREE Guide to Neil’s Top 3 Relationship Communication Secrets Guide to Understanding Your Needs (and Your Partner’s Needs) in Relationship (ALSO FREE) Support the podcast (or text “SUPPORT” to 33444) Amazing intro and outro music provided courtesy of The Railsplitters Transcript: Neil Sattin: Hello, and welcome to another episode of Relationship Alive. This is your host, Neil Sattin. There is a lot going on in our world right now. A lot. And as much as I personally would like to fix everything overnight, that's not going to happen. And so I'm doing my best, as always, to mix things up because this topic of how to do relationships well, how to find relationships, how to stay in relationships, how to leave relationships, sometimes, let's be honest, it can be kind of heavy, or if not heavy, at least serious. Today, I want to take a step towards a topic that's actually quite useful, quite important, and also on the lighter side of things. I want to talk about sexting. Neil Sattin: I want to talk about sexting in terms of how to sext, how to sext well, what not to do, what to do, why you might want to do it. And we'll talk about sexting also from the perspective of where you might be on the spectrum of how well you know your partner. So we'll talk about what it's like to use sexting as a tool for connection and fostering desire in your main relationship, if you have a primary partnership. And then we'll contrast that with what it's like to do that with someone that you've never met, or maybe you've had some Tinder interaction or online dating interaction. I don't want to necessarily promote just one thing. Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty Of Fish, whatever the hell it is. Neil Sattin: Whatever it is, if you're meeting people there and if you are being responsible about whether or not you are keeping a distance from them, right now we're in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, then you might consider sexting as a way to boost your intimacy and to have a little fun with someone that you're meeting. But it's very different when you sext with someone that you don't know in person or whom you barely know, especially if you don't actually have a sexual history with that person. We're going to get into the ins and outs of sexting, and hopefully have some fun while we do it. Because I think when done right, sexting can be pretty amazing. And if you don't know what I'm talking about when I say the word sexting, I'm talking about communicating via instant message or texting about sexual things. And not just about sexual things, but actually taking your partner and yourself on a sexual journey, on a fun journey, on a connecting journey, on an intimate journey, it can be intimate, and all over some texting or instant messaging medium. Neil Sattin: So that is what sexting is, at least the way that I'm defining it right now. And before we dive in, I just want to remind you that Relationship Alive is an offering for you so that you can have the best relationships possible. And I can't do it alone. In fact, I really can't do it alone. Over the coming weeks and months, I'm going to be probably putting out a call for some assistance. Because for a long time, this has been pretty much a solo show, although I have had amazing help from my editor, Christy, and some various assistants along the way. It's time to really have a team who's helping carry on the mission. Neil Sattin: Right now, one of the most important people on the team is you being there - listening, putting this stuff into practice, talking to people about Relationship Alive, turning other people on to the show and, if you are able, supporting us through a contribution. You can choose any amount that feels right to you, because every little bit counts. If you're finding the show to be helpful, just visit neilsattin.com/support or text the word "support" to the number 33444 and follow the instructions. This week, the team members I would like to thank are Joseph, Ruthanna, Holly, Mark, Ruth, Jenny, Marie, Timothy, David, Angie, Sylvia, Drew, Lydia, Ann and Valerie. Thank you all so much for your generous and, in many cases, ongoing support of the Relationship Alive podcast. Neil Sattin: Oh, and I don't want to forget that it's been a little bit, Mark, since your donation came through, but I wanted to mention that Mark's donation was made in honor of Annie. You can do that, too, when you contribute to the show. Just tell me who you'd like to thank, who's important or special in your life, who has been, is currently or will be, and I'm happy to thank them as well here on Relationship Alive. Neil Sattin: Before we get into the topic, just a reminder that we do have a free group on Facebook, if you're still on Facebook, I'm not sure honestly how much longer I'm going to be there. But if you are there, we have a Relationship Alive community where we have more than 4,000 people who are listeners of the show gathered to create a safe space to talk about relationship stuff. So, come join us there. It is a closed group, so the only people who see what you post are the people who are in the group. Generally, it's a really supportive community. And the times occasionally when people need a redo, they're generally pretty good about asking for that and giving positive, supportive, constructive feedback so that you can work on your skills at supporting other people as well. So that's the Relationship Alive Community on Facebook. Neil Sattin: If you have a question for me on the show, just email it to questions at relationshipalive dot com. You can record yourself asking the question or you can just email the question to me. I was thinking the other day about how it might be fun to actually have people interview me for the show, so that's something I'd consider, too. If you want to interview me around a particular topic for Relationship Alive, let's do that experiment. That will be fun. Just again, questions at relationshipalive dot com. Neil Sattin: And lastly, if you are looking for ways to improve your communication, we're going to be talking about one particular aspect of communication today. But in general, if you are looking for ways to communicate about things that are intimate or challenging and to stay connected to your partner while you do, then please download my free guide to my top three relationship communication secrets. These are special strategies for communicating in relationship that are a little different than your conventional wisdom around how to communicate well. And by putting them into practice, you can stay connected no matter how challenging the topic that you are talking about. You have a pretty good chance anyway. Nothing is 100% certain, right? You never know. You can do your best, and the other person might not be their best, or they might still be doing their best and it might still go poorly. But to get a really good chance of it going well, start with my free communication guide. To get that, just visit neilsattin.com/relate or text the word "relate" to the number 33444 and follow the instructions. Neil Sattin: Let's get on with the show and talk about sexting. Sexting, when it's done right, it can be super hot, super fun and super connecting. And when it's done not so right, then it can be really horrible and go poorly and really be disconnecting or alienating even. So, let's talk about sexting and some of the principles, 'cause I'm not going to... The way that it unfolds, and the way that it needs to unfold for you or for the person with whom you are sexting, that's going to be different based on every person. In fact, one of the things that I love most about sexting is that when it's done well, it's generally because it's following the rules of good improvisation. Neil Sattin: Now, we've had a couple episodes on the show where we've talked about improvisation and how to do that well, and so I want to give you those episode numbers so that you can listen to them at your leisure. The first is episode number 17, which was called "Stop Worrying, Start Playing", and that was with Patti Stiles who's one of the world's foremost improv teachers. She's based out of Australia. And that was a super fun conversation. And then we had another conversation later with Cathy Salit, that was episode number 78: "How to Have More Fun in Your Relationship." Neil Sattin: If you're not sure how to locate episodes based on number, you can scroll through your podcast app that you use, if you're using a smartphone or something like that. Or you can just go to neilsattin.com, which is the Relationship Alive website, and there's a little search magnifying glass up at the top, and you can just go - in that magnifying glass, you can type in the episode number, and it will pull up the episode for you. I'm going to do that right now just to prove that it works. I just typed in "78" and it brought up episode 178, episode 78, and then some random episodes, so I don't know what to tell you there, but it started with the right episodes. Neil Sattin: Okay, great. Good sexting follows the rules of good improvisation. And basically what that means is first creating space for the other person to respond to you. Second, to be really paying close attention to how they are responding to you and looking for ways to amplify what they do or say or add to it. And there's some responsibility that we have as communicators in general, to be listening well, to be responding to what is actually being offered rather than off on our own tangent. And also, there's a responsibility for us to participate, like in good faith. Neil Sattin: One of the first things about sexting that is important to establish with a person is whether or not they want to sext. Now, some people just don't. For some people, that can be a super edgy thing or it can bring up bad memories about some bad experience, so it's not like everyone necessarily right off the bat wants to be a sexting partner. It might be helpful to have a conversation. Again, download that free relationship communication guide. It might be good to have a conversation about sexting so that you know where the person who you're talking to stands, whether that person is your close intimate partner that you've been with for 10 or 20 years, or whether that person is someone who's totally new to you. Questions you might ask are things like, "Can we talk about a topic that might be a little edgy or a little risky?" Neil Sattin: Hopefully they'll say yes, and then you might say, "I've been wondering if we can talk about sexting and what that would be like." Or, "I'm curious to know if you would ever be interested in having sexy texting time with me." There are a couple ways. Now, you can think of something that feels good for you or that feels right, or that feels right with knowing your partner. But I think it's helpful to, one, get their agreement to even have a conversation with you about something edgy so they know what's coming. And then the second thing is to make it explicit that what you're talking about is being explicit to some degree via texting. Neil Sattin: Now, as you talk about it, if you have a conversation about it, then you'll be able to gauge how well you or your partner... How much you actually want to get explicit. And there are ways to sext that actually don't involve a single naughty word. Sometimes using the naughty words can be fun, other times you don't have to go there. And there's an important reason for that that I will tell you about in just a minute. But it's good to get a sense of whether or not someone is into that. One way is the direct way, which I just gave you. Now, a second way to explore whether or not someone might be into that would be to actually start something with them, to start a chain of potential sexting. But you gotta start off really lightly. It could be something like, "What are you wearing right now?" Something like that, especially once you have the precedent with someone of doing this sort of thing, then it might be very easy for you to just say something like that, and suddenly there you are getting each other in the mood. Neil Sattin: But if you're not sure about another person and their willingness, and you're not sure you even want to ask them directly for whatever reason - although I gotta say, being direct is far and above the best way to go about it - then you can do a little foray into something that leaves the door open for things to be sexy, but isn't next necessarily sexy in and of itself. And I'll give you an example of that in just a moment. Neil Sattin: Actually, I'll give that example to you now 'cause I wasn't even sure - I've had something I was going to say, but now I'm going to give you the example. So something like that might be... Oh, I remember what I was going to say. I'll say it next. You might text something like, "I was thinking of you a moment ago... " and that's it. Now, remember the whole idea of sexy texting is that you are in a conversation with the other person. So if I text you something like, "I was thinking about you just a moment ago, and I was imagining your beautiful eyes and your curves, and I was thinking about un-zipping your dress." If you just go off like that, you don't know what's going on with the other person. They might be in the middle of a business meeting, or they might be changing a child's diaper, who the hell knows. It could be something that is absolutely not sexy, and it might not be the right time for them. Neil Sattin: So if you just kind of launch off onto your sexy talk at the wrong time, then it could be funny, and it could very well have the opposite effect of what you would be intending, which would I hope be to have a hot, fun connecting time with this other person. So you want to engage them. Something simple, "I was just thinking of you... " and then you wait. And sometimes, as one of my favorite musicians, Tom Petty, used to say, "The waiting is the hardest part." But you gotta be patient because what comes after a text like that is so important. You might get a response like, "Oh, yeah?" with a question mark, which is an invitation for you to say something more. Or you might just get a, "Oh, that's cool. What were you thinking about?" Or you might get a, "Awesome, babe, see you later," or you might get a non-response that shows you that the other person isn't really there, or they're not really ready to play with you. Neil Sattin: And then a response like, "Oh, yeah?" that could be an invitation, that could be a, "Hmm, what's going to happen here, I might be willing to play." Or it might just be, "I'm curious, you were thinking about me, how come?" Even then, you don't want to launch right into something. In fact, you don't ever want to launch right into something, and here is why, because the most important thing that happens in sexting, and this actually might be true in any form of communication. I should really think this through, but definitely in sexting the most important thing is not what you say. The important thing is what is happening in your imagination or in your partner's imagination. This is truly one of those times where saying less could be more, because really what you're both trying to do is to go on a journey together, a journey of fantasy together. Neil Sattin: Now, this is why sexting can sometimes be problematic when you don't really know the person, you don't know them, you haven't spent any time with them in person, you've just had some communication with them online or maybe a phone call or something like that, but you've never actually been with them, and you've never even been with them sexually like... So we'll talk for a minute about the risk of that. But right now, just know that so much of what you are trying to do is you're trying to create this shared story that's going to unfold under your fingertips and in between your ears, in other words, in your mind and in your body, because when you're sexting, you're going to be able to have a very visceral experience that incorporates most, if not all of your senses, and your own erotic energy. Neil Sattin: So that is the important part of sexting. Knowing exactly the right thing to say or the perfect combination of words, trust me, that is not as important as saying things that inspire the other person to get into their bodies, to get into their experience, and to get into their imagination about what might be happening. For instance, if you text, "I was just thinking of you... " and the other person responds, "Oh, yeah?" Then you might say, "Yeah, I was thinking about your big broad shoulders," or "I was thinking about your deep blue eyes." Or if it's someone that you don't even know, like an online dating person, you might refer to a conversation that you've had, "Yeah, I was thinking about when you were talking about blah, blah," whatever it is, "and how that made me feel inside." Or you could refer to something, "I'm thinking about you in that red dress or you in that suit, and the way it makes me feel inside." Neil Sattin: Now, that's a pretty edgy thing, especially if you add the, "and the way it makes me feel inside part," 'cause you're basically putting it out there like, "There's something going on, I'm thinking about you." And let's face it, any improv is a risk, and definitely sexting when you don't know if the other person is quite ready for it, or willing or wanting, it's a risk to put yourself out there. So you gotta be willing to be courageous. When you say something like that, now the door is open, and now you wait again to see how the other person is going to respond. If they start asking you questions about how you feel - where they are really with you and they're really curious - then I think most likely the game is on. If they don't respond or if they respond in a business-like manner, or if they respond in a way that leaves you really questioning over and over again, whether they're there with you, then they're probably not there with you, 'cause most people, when they're ready for something like that, it's only going to take a little bit of back and forth before it's super clear what's happening. You gotta take my word for that. Neil Sattin: And the thing is, you don't want to force anyone into it. There's nothing quite as unsexy as trying to continually get someone into this sexy journey with you when they're not interested, so pay attention to what you're receiving, and wait and see how the other person responds. They may respond with something really forward and even graphic. If you said, "I was thinking about you with your big broad shoulders," they might say something like, "Oh, and that makes me think about wrapping my arms around you and pulling you close." Well, if someone responds that way, game on. If they say something like, "Yeah, I used to... They came in really good in rugby," then you really don't know where the person's at. They could be joking with you. They could be just being playful, or they could be not interested. And so you're going to have to take the conversation a little bit further to find out. Neil Sattin: So if someone says, "Yeah, those shoulders came in really handy when I was playing rugby." Then you might say something like, "Tell me a little bit more about what the scrum is like...?" Isn't that what it's called in rugby the scrum? I don't know. I never played rugby, but... "Tell me more about what that's like being all huddled together." You're staying with what they offer you, which in improv is known as "yes...and". You're taking what someone gives you, and you're saying, "And something else" that goes along with what they gave you. So if someone talks about rugby, you don't want to say like, "Well, I hate rugby," or you don't want to say, "Well, let's get off the rugby field and into the bedroom." There might be a time to say something like that, when it's clear that the person is talking about more than rugby. If all they really want to tell you about is rugby, then it might be a little out of place to invite them into your imaginary bedroom. So you're going to have to take the conversation, the play, the improvisation a little bit further to see where they go. Neil Sattin: The reason that this can be challenging when you don't know someone very well - and maybe you've had this experience in the past, I've had this experience before - where because so much of sexting and really any sort of written correspondence... This is one of the most challenging things about online dating is, so much of the interactions that happen are through the written word. We are different people when we're writing versus when we're talking, versus when we are seeing another person versus when we are right there in the flesh with another person. Those are all different modes of communication, and the way that we represent ourselves isn't always the same. Partly that's because the more removed you are from the direct experience of a person, the more you are creating that experience in your mind of the person. Neil Sattin: So perhaps you've had that experience of having a written correspondence with someone that feels passionate and playful, and light, and sexy and engaging, and then you meet them in person and there's just no chemistry, or there's none of that fire, that playfulness or no attraction, or no interest, or no engagement, or whatever it is. Or it's just like awkward and shy and weird, and we will talk in a moment about what to do when that happens. But just recognize that the risk here, when you are sexting with someone that you don't actually know, is that you are going to be creating this whole fantasy world that might not fully be in alignment with what your experiences of that person in real life, real time, and that's challenging. Especially if you've spent days and days and days, maybe even longer, having more of a virtual relationship with a person. If you find yourself there in person and it's just not clicking, well, that can be a real downer. Neil Sattin: In fact, maybe some relationships are just meant to be virtual. They can be fun and perfect just like that, and don't ever have to be more. That could be true. However, I think that it's more common that people will have this amazing virtual experience in real life, it won't go so well, and then the after-virtual experience just never is quite the same, 'cause so much is in the anticipation, so much is in the story that you have told yourself about the other person, about what they are like, what they look like, how they are as lovers. So, yeah, it can be challenging, whereas if you have experience with someone as an intimate partner, then you have some of that experience to draw on in terms of the picture that you paint for each other of what's happening. And also, the experience that you're creating for yourself in your head as you go through it is going to be aligned with what you naturally create with your partner in real life. Neil Sattin: Now, sometimes you can just get a little bit into the sexting with someone that you are with in real life as a way of simply stoking the fire of something that could happen in person later. So all of that, "I was thinking of you... Blah, blah, blah." That can become, "I can't wait to see you tonight," or "Let's make sure we get the kids to bed early," or "I'm grabbing takeout so that we don't have to worry about cooking dinner," whatever it is. And in days like we have now, where you might both be sheltering-in-place in your house, even texting to each other under those circumstances can be fun because again, it is a different mode of communication, and because it allows you to take advantage of the fact that it activates your imagination and your partner's imagination. Neil Sattin: And sometimes that's one of the hardest things about getting out of the routine and into something that's a little bit more intimate or erotic, it's because we're just... We're in the flow of something that's purely domestic, and it can be hard to change gears. So sending a little text, even when you're in the same house as someone can be a way to tap into a different part of them and their experience, and to change up the conversation and the vibe a little bit. That is if someone is willing to do this with you. I'm a big fan. I think it really activates a lot of our imagination and our eroticism, and there are things that we can text to each other that we might not ever say to each other. Sometimes that comes through in a negative way. I don't know if you've ever gotten a text from someone where you're like, "This person would never say that to me in person, but here they are texting it to me." But here it works to your advantage in a positive way where you can say things that you would never say. Neil Sattin: And if it doesn't go so well, whatever it is you say, then you can always kinda laugh it off. So getting back to the whole process of getting started on a sexting-capade, if it's clear that the other person isn't going there with you, then the best thing to do is to just kind of blow it off with a little joke, and that could be like where you just let it go, and that's fine. Or you could be like, "Sounds like you're really busy right now." And if they say, "Yes," then you might be like, "Okay, well, I'm going to leave you alone 'cause clearly my mind was elsewhere." So you're naming it for the other person, which I think is actually a huge mark of integrity where you're not leaving them guessing, "What was that all about? Were they trying to sext with me? What was going on with them?" So you can actually say, "Hey, yeah, my mind was elsewhere, and yours isn't, and that's totally fine. That's totally okay." Yeah, you definitely want to let the other person off the hook so that they don't feel bad about it, because you don't want to create any pressure around this at all, really around anything sexual, if you can avoid it. Neil Sattin: So, if someone is a no, then that's okay, you can be like, "Alright, no worries. I was glad to... It's good to talk to you. It's good to text with you a little bit. I just wanted to check in more than anything." And if someone is reaching out to you in that way and you want to let them down gently...If you barely know the person, and it's actually offensive, then you might not want to be so gentle. You might be like, "Wow, you're really going for it, aren't you? I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of conversation between us," simple as that. Or if you are more intimate with the other person or you know them well, then you might be like, "I would so want to go there with you, but right now really is not the time for me. I'm so sorry, and I really appreciate that you were willing to put yourself out there like that." Neil Sattin: So you probably heard a lot in there. There is me taking responsibility for myself. There's me naming what I think is going on with the other person. There's me appreciating them. There's me even apologizing, "No big deal. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I can't do this with you right now, but I would love to later. Thanks for bringing it up. Can I have a rain check on this conversation?" There are all sorts of ways where you can let someone down gently and still honor that they were being courageous and taking a risk. This is part of the dual responsibility in relationships. There're any number of ways that this can be illustrated, but here's one clear way where we are taking responsibility for just recognizing, "Oh, you were taking a risk, and I honor that in you," or "I'm taking a risk, and I just wanted you to know that. I'm naming that. Neil Sattin: And these are great opportunities both for shared vulnerability in relationship, but also sharing responsibility for the moment, really owning your part in any moment that's happening goes such a long way to increasing the generosity that you both experience, because when you're taking responsibility for yourself fully, then I won't end up feeling taken for granted, because I know that you've got you and that you recognize how much work I'm putting in, how much effort, how many risks I'm taking. It's so important, 'cause in the end, it's that spirit of generosity and reciprocity that makes for good sexting. It makes for a good relationship-ing. It makes for good everything. Neil Sattin: Now, I need to take a quick break before we dive into a little bit more of where you go, once the sexting starts happening, where you go with that. I want to tell you more about that, but before I do, I just need to mention this week's sponsor. 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So whether it's needing to muster up some courage, or dealing with depression or stress, or anxiety, trauma, whatever is up for you, try out BetterHelp to help you move past the places where you're getting stuck. Neil Sattin: So to start living a happier life today, you can try BetterHelp. And for being a Relationship Alive listener, you can get an extra 10% off your first month. Just visit betterhelp.com/alive, and join over 800,000 people taking charge of their mental health. Again, that's betterhelp.com/alive. And, thank you so much BetterHelp for your support of our mission here at Relationship Alive. Neil Sattin: Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of what to do when you're in the middle, when sexting is on, when it's happening. What do you do? How do you make it sexy and keep it sexy? Now, I'm going to just give you my thoughts on this, and my experience. So, this might be different for you, and I'll do my best to cover a few different scenarios so that you might find yourself fitting into some way of doing this that I describe. Amusingly, I just glanced at the clock and I realize that I've been talking for almost 40 minutes about sexting, and who knew I had so much to say about sexting? But there's actually quite a bit to say. And, as you can tell, it branches off into so many other aspects of relationship that are so important. I love that about this topic. Every piece of it is a fractal that opens to a whole different world that's related but different. Neil Sattin: So, what do you do? Let's go back to those conversations about sexting that we talked about at the very top of the episode. What you might want to get clear on is, what kind of language is a turn on for your partner and for yourself, and what kind of language isn't. Now we may have to get a little explicit here. If your children are for some reason listening to this episode, this would be a good time to hit pause and to resume later. I'm assuming you did that. Some people want just delicate language about sex. They don't even want genitals named. Neil Sattin: In fact, even the word genital, if you're one of those people, it probably just turned you way off right now, they probably just want to talk about things that are a little bit more metaphorical. I'm thinking of, for some reason, a good romance novel like, "That's making me feel warm between my legs," or, "Oh, I'm getting really excited, or, "I'm feeling all this energy in my body." Or even just saying that you're getting turned on in a gentle way. Saying turned on is a little bit more gentle. "Oh, I'm feeling so turned on right now." It's a lot different than like, "Man, I want to fuck your brains out right now." Totally different. Neil Sattin: They're essentially saying the same thing, but they're saying the same thing in a very different way. And you want to get a sense of what works for you so that you can communicate that to your partner. And you want to get a sense of what works for them, so that you can communicate to them using the language that is going to be most powerful and evocative for them. So you might talk about things like, "Well, what words do you like to use for your various body parts? What words are turn on to you? What words are turn off to you?" Those are really important things to know because when you are texting, you are in the realm of words. Neil Sattin: You're in the realm of the words that you say, and then you're in the realm of the thoughts that those words get you to think, or get your partner to think. If you're able to have a conversation about it, or if you get a sense of where they land, or just from how you've known them to be, you could be wrong. You could think that someone is super innocent and vanilla, and find out that they really love to talk really dirty, and say really dirty things. That could be true, and you will find out as you try this out, because usually if that is true for them, and they're feeling safe with you, then they'll start by taking a risk with words like that. Neil Sattin: When your partner offers something like that, then you get to be a "Yes, and" to it. The "and" can be steering it in a new direction. The "and" can be just going with it, even if you might not necessarily use that word, but you know that they like to use that word. It could be like, "Wow, you just said that, didn't you?" Where you're actually calling attention to what you're doing in the moment, which can be fun too. It can keep things playful. If you say to someone like, "Oh, I just want you to put your cock in me." A totally legitimate sexting response to that might be like, "Wow, you just went there, didn't you?" Now, you might want to use an emoji there, like a smiley face or a winky face or something like that, just to show that you're not being mean, that you're being playful. The goal here is to be playful and fun, and to also pay attention to what you are saying and what is being said to you, how that makes you feel in your body. Neil Sattin: Now, I'm just going to say it right now that when you are sexting, you have license to touch yourself. Now, if you're at the office, you may need to exercise some discretion about that. Depending on the circumstances, you may just have to be totally in your imagination. But if you have a little bit of privacy, then I give you permission hereby to touch the parts of your body that feel good, to even take a break for a minute from whatever conversation you're having, and just to go into your fantasy about what is happening, and to explore that for yourself, to explore the way it makes you feel, to touch yourself in ways that feel really good, to build the pleasure in you, and to build your story about what's happening and what's unfolding in your imagination, in your experience. And then once you've done that, you can transmit that to your partner. Neil Sattin: It's funny, some of the most hot sexting experiences that I've had that have lasted even the longest, and I've had some that I've gone pretty long - and some can be super short. But it's funny, I'll look back at them and realize that we actually didn't say a whole lot. It's like the art in sexting isn't about how much you say or how graphic you get. It's saying just the right things that evoke the pictures, the experiences for your partner, and then creating the space for them to have that experience and to appreciate it in them. Neil Sattin: A moment ago, when I was talking about those meta moments where you might say like, "Wow, you just went there, didn't you?" I think it is really helpful to the experience to name things like, "Wow, I am so turned on right now," or "I wish you were right here next to me right now," or "Oh my God, I can't wait until you're next to me." Or if you know how it feels to be actually being sexual with the other person, you might say, "Oh, I know exactly what that's like. It feels so good." You're, of course, saying all that with your words. Neil Sattin: Now, as you sext, I think it's a good to note on the punctuation, as silly as that sounds. I think it's really helpful to use dots like dot dot dot, and question marks, and to use those as ways of reminding the other person that you're waiting for them. Again, you don't want to just sext AT your partner unless they've asked you to do that. I could see that happening. "Just send me sexy texts. I'm not going to be able to text back to you because I'm in the middle of making dinner for the kids, but just keep sexting me up, 'cause every time I read those, I get totally turned on." So there's a case where you've been given permission to just monologue your sexting. Neil Sattin: But for the most part, you want to constantly be creating space, so you want to offer a few things and you might... This is a great way to use pauses in your texting, so you might just text a phrase. And I gave an example of this at the very beginning. So here's another. It might be something like, "Now I trace my fingers" and hit Send. Or actually it would probably be like, "Now I trace my fingers... " Send. "Starting at your collar bone... " Send. "Working my way down... " Send. And then you might ask a question like, "Where do you want me to go?" Or, "How do you like that?" So you offer something and then you ask a question. Neil Sattin: Now, sometimes you're going to just offer something, you don't have to always put a question at the end, you don't want to be formulaic about it. So you might be offering something and then your partner might just start texting you back, and then you're in a back and forth. So there's no hard and fast rules about how to do this, or "I need three phrases with ellipses at the end, and then a question with a question mark at the end." It doesn't work that way. If you're stuck, then sure, use those things as ways to foster your own creativity, or to help remind your partner, "Hey, I'm over here. I'm waiting for you. Are you still there?" And in fact, if you lose your partner to some sexy reverie, then you might even ask them like, "Are you still breathing over there?" Neil Sattin: So you want to be kinda playful about it, but it's a way of reminding them like, "Hey, we're on this journey together. Where'd you go?" In this zone, this is a good time to think about painting a picture of how you want to touch your partner, how you want them to touch you, and describing it in ways that aren't too specific unless specificity is asked for. If you asked me, "Where do you want me to go?" I could respond, "Just keep going down." That's one way, or I could respond like, "I want you to grab my cock." Neil Sattin: There's just any number of ways, or like "I want you to tease me and... " And you could leave it at that, "I just want you to tease me. What do you do next?" And now it's back in your court, so you can be like, "Oh, okay, how am I going to tease Neil?" There's all kinds of possibility there. One of the best things I think, is for you to describe something about what you like or what you want to do, and then to be an invitation to whatever comes next. Now, hopefully, that's becoming clearer. As I'm talking about this, I'm thinking "hmmm...maybe I should make a little how-to guide on sexting?" You'll be the first to know if that happens, but I'm hoping that this is giving you a lot of good pointers. Neil Sattin: As this goes on, with you inviting each other into the dance, talking about what you're really enjoying, what feels good, what you want to do, what you want to be done, giving your partner really appreciative feedback, "Oh, like you said that, that just really... That felt so good." or, "I'm just imagining that and that's so amazing." or whatever it is. So you're giving each other feedback. In many ways, this can be great practice for being in the bedroom and learning how to communicate better as lovers when you're actually in the bedroom with each other because it's required here. Neil Sattin: But at the same time, also allowing each other that space to be in your own experience. And if your partner is not squeamish about this kind of thing, you might even say something like, "I can't help myself. I'm just...I'm touching myself right now." Or, "Are you touching yourself? I am." And if they say, "I am, too," then you might say, "Oh, tell me a little bit about that." 'cause you can be in the fantasy world, and then you can bring people into their own experience, "Tell me about what is happening for you right now. I'm so turned on right now." "Oh, tell me more about that. Tell me more about how you're turned on. What are you thinking about? What's getting you? What's getting you the most turned on right now?" So you can learn about each other, too, by asking questions. You're asking questions, you're staying in the flow, you're ramping things up, you're getting more and more excited, and then there's the question about how you bring things to an end. Neil Sattin: Now, if you only have like 10 or 15 minutes to begin with, then you might say that at the beginning so that you both know that you're operating within certain time constraints. If you don't have time constraints, that's a totally different thing. But if you do, then you might ask each other something really blatant like, "Do you want to come now?" And I'm trying to think of even a less direct way. You've probably got something - if we were here talking about this, and we'd come up with probably a half dozen different ways to ask the same question. Or you might offer it, if you're feeling like you don't want to. For instance, you might be like, "Just so you know, I'm totally good right now. I don't need to come but if you want to, I'm totally here for you. Tell me what you want me to do." So you're showing that you're available and you're taking responsibility for yourself. Or you might be like, "I really, really... I have to go in two minutes but I have to come before I do." Neil Sattin: Now, for me personally... And I've talked about this on the show before. I don't like to have traditional climax orgasms all that often. I like to explore more the energetic spaces that happen, that open up when you stop having peak orgasms, and that's just one type of orgasmic experience. But there are all kinds of different nuances to how you have orgasms, and the kinds of orgasms that your body is capable of in different parts of your body, different ways of experiencing it. There's so much more than the tension, tension, tension, and then release that you can feel from a more physical climax kind of orgasm. Neil Sattin: For me, I am often good - not necessarily ejaculating and having to clean all that up. I'm usually good not doing that. No, that's not always true but often it is. But this is something that's very personal. You might have a little conversation like, "Do you want to? Do you not want to? Do you want to just like... " If you decided you didn't want to, then you might just start transitioning your sexting into something a little bit more sweet and connected like you might have after actually having sex. For instance, you might say something like, "Let's just cuddle up and hold each other. I'll be the big spoon. What do you think about that?" So you're even in your story about what's happening. You're transitioning to a different kind of mood that allows you to just bask in everything that you've stirred up. Or again, you might be like, "This has been so amazing. I can't wait to see you later." or, "I can't wait to see you in person, whenever that happens." Neil Sattin: Now, let's say you decide though, that you've gotten to a point where you both just want to come like crazy. Well, that's something that you can do together, too. And you can play with that like, "You want to? I want to. Alright, let's do it. Don't do it yet. Let's sync up with each other." And so you might have to figure out where you're each at and what each of you needs a little bit more of. So if you're both right there on the edge... Neil Sattin: Now, this is something that is so funny, I think. It's not universally true, but for a lot of people, it can be a lot easier to have an orgasm when you're by yourself than when you're with another person. And so you might find that someone with whom orgasm-ing when you're actually having sex is challenging, that when you're there sexting with each other, that they're right there and ready. Hey, we know our own bodies better than other people know them, and that's why sexting can be so powerful, because so much of what's happening is happening in our own heads. And so we are really in control of how the fantasy is unfolding. We can make it unfold exactly like how we would want it to be in real life. Neil Sattin: But then you can experiment with things like you can switch to recording yourselves, sending little audio recordings to each other. You can have a little countdown and you both are like, "Alright, we're going to count down from five, and when we get to one, we're both going to orgasm." And there are any number of ways that you can do this. But in all of those magical, "We came at the same time and the world exploded into beautiful fireworks of ecstasy" moments. You can do that in your sexting because you have that much more control over what's happening. Neil Sattin: So I invite you to play with what feels right in the moment and to show up for each other. If you do go for the big 01 orgasm, then don't just fall asleep on your partner. Take a few moments afterwards to be, one, "How was that?" Or checking in like, "Oh my God, that felt amazing," or, "That was crazy," or whatever it is. Share with them about your experience and give them space to share about their experience, and then offer each other so much appreciation. "That was amazing. That was so fun. You're so good at that. I loved when you talked about blah, blah. Let's definitely do this again." whatever it is, offering each other lots of appreciation and good feelings so that it becomes something that can become part of your repertoire with how you nurture the erotic energy in your relationship. It can be such a useful tool if you are willing and able to go there with each other. Neil Sattin: And lastly, yeah, you might want to offer some closing moments about how great that is or how you can't wait until you can do that in person, or how now you're going to just imagine curling up with the person, and what that feels like, or what that might feel like, and bringing your sexting to a close in a way that feels right for you. Wow. I'm sure when I go back and listen to this or read the transcript, I will realize that there's more that I could say. Oh, I remember I talked about something earlier on, I do want to cover this before we go. So what do you do if you've been sexting with someone that you don't really know all that well, and then you meet in person and it's awkward, you're not totally feeling it, what do you do? Uh-oh. What a downer. Neil Sattin: Well, it's possible that it's not salvageable. It's possible that that's just the reality. The reality is that in-person interactions are different. And when it comes right down to it, the in-person reality of you and this other person just aren't going to work, and that's okay. You can be thankful for the fun experiences that you had in virtual space with that person and just acknowledge graciously that you're not totally feeling it. So that might be one way. Another way might be to acknowledge, particularly leading up to it, because I imagine that if you're anything like me, that if you have incredible virtual experiences with a person, then you might be a little nervous about meeting them in person. What's this going to be like? Is it going to live up to what the virtual has been like? Etcetera, etcetera. Neil Sattin: By the way, I am a huge fan of actual phone calls or video chatting with someone. That can be a step between texting or messaging and actually meeting someone in person, so that can be a good way to get a sense of how it feels with that person. But let's say, you're nervous about it. Well, one of the best things that you can do is to just voice that for the other person. When you're there with each other, you might name it like, "Wow, I'm noticing that I'm feeling a little nervous and a little awkward." or, "Yeah, it's so weird 'cause we've shared such intimate moments virtually, and I'm realizing here in front of you that I actually don't know you at all in this way." Neil Sattin: So talking about what your present moment experiences... You've probably heard me talk about this before, can be such a great way to connect with another person. If things are a little weird and awkward, if you're able to name it, and you're able to name the experience that you're having of that, that can help put you at ease. It can help with the other person at ease, and it just might get you to a place where you can be exploring connection again. Neil Sattin: Again, that's not always going to work, and there's probably more I could say about that, maybe we'll do a whole segment on online dating and transitioning into real life from the online space. But that's my helpful hint for you right now, is to be able to name it as it's happening. And then another thing you can do is, you can talk about the experiences that you've shared together. So you could talk about, "Wow, when we were sexting two nights ago, that was amazing. That's one of the best sexting experiences I've ever had." You're actually building on experiences that the two of you share. "What was that like for you?" Neil Sattin: Now you're in conversation, you're getting related, you're talking about ways that you've known each other. It could be a huge advantage that you've already opened up that erotic intimate space between the two of you, once you get over whatever awkwardness there might be about suddenly being in person when you haven't been in person before or much. Neil Sattin: Okay. Thank you so much for being with me here today to talk about sexting, a very important topic. And just know that I'm available for practice sessions. No, just kidding. Well... No, I am just kidding. That being said, maybe the Relationship Alive Community on Facebook might be a good place to share some of your experiences around sexting or you can always email me. My email address is neilius at neilsattin dot com. I hope you've had fun day, 'cause this has been a lot of fun to talk about. Neil Sattin: I will be back next week. Am I back next week? Next week might be... No, next week is a week off, so I'll be back the following week. I haven't quite decided yet who you're going to hear from, but we've got a couple great possible episodes on tap for you and more are always coming. Until then, take care, happy sexting, and I'll talk to you soon.
How to Become a Confident Business Owner ✨Do you struggle to make decisions in your business?When I was an early entrepreneur, I would hire coach after coach, I took so many courses, I was asking peers in Facebook groups, asking my friends, and eventually, I was doing what everyone else told me to.I spent days, weeks, and months trying to make a decision in my business.I had a breaking point in my business where I realized I need to stop asking other people. I had to sit with my thoughts and make my own decisions.This wasn't easy and it was a process to get to where I am today. I have learned to give myself the time to work through my decisions.That's Why I am Sharing How to Become a Confident Business Owner!READ THE FULL BLOG POST ➡️https://meganminns.com/blog/how-to-become-confidentLinks Mentioned:⭐️Find out more about our brand new, high-level group coaching program! https://meganminns.com/apply⭐️Free Training: Learn How to Work Less and Have More Fun! https://meganminns.com/training⭐️Check out my Facebook Page here to watch me record my podcast live! https://www.facebook.com/MeganMinnsSubscribe to The Productive Life Podcast:
How to Stop Overthinking as a Business Owner ✨So many things can come from overthinking, imposter syndrome, frustration, staying stagnant… if you are overthinking you might be self-sabotaging.For a long time, I let my perfectionist tendencies hold me back but over time, I learned to reframe my thoughts.I started to view everything I did in my business as an experiment. This relieved the pressure to make things “perfect” the first time.One experiment I am doing right now in my business is recording my podcast live on my Facebook Page. While this was exciting and terrifying all at the same time, I was able to overcome my fears of the worst-case scenario and reframe my thoughts to knowing that it would work out! I've learned to take fast, inspired action to validate and learn what works for me and my business.That's Why I am Sharing How to Stop Overthinking as a Business Owner!READ THE FULL BLOG POST ➡️https://meganminns.com/blog/how-to-stop-overthinkingLinks Mentioned:⭐️Find out more about our brand new, high-level group coaching program! https://meganminns.com/apply⭐️Free Training: Learn How to Work Less and Have More Fun! https://meganminns.com/training⭐️Check out my Facebook Page here to watch me record my podcast live! https://www.facebook.com/MeganMinns⭐️Check out Brooke Castillo! https://thelifecoachschool.com/Subscribe to The Productive Life Podcast:
How To Create a Course In One Day ✨At the end of March I created and launched a brand new course in less than 26 hours. This wasn't a fluffy course either... it is a nitty gritty tech course!Oh and I stopped working at 5 PM, had a full night of sleep, and didn't start work any earlier than normal. In that time I outlined the course, recorded the videos, built it out in my membership site, created the sales page and checkout page, set up the enrollment and onboarding tech, sent out an email to my list, added it to my website, and rolled it out an affiliate program.While launching a course in a day isn't always necessary, I did a few things differently on purpose to get this live and in the world as quickly as possible!READ THE FULL BLOG POST ➡️https://meganminns.com/blog/create-a-courseLinks Mentioned:⭐️Simple Online Business Set Up™ meganminns.com/sob⭐️Find out more about our brand new, high-level group coaching program! https://meganminns.com/apply⭐️Free Training: Learn How to Work Less and Have More Fun! https://meganminns.com/trainingSubscribe to The Productive Life Podcast:
If you had told me when I first started going to my local MOPS group last fall that I would be having the President and CEO of MOPS International on the podcast, I would have said, “Get outta here. That is just crazy!” And yet I am so honored to share with you today’s episode featuring my conversation with Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS, author of Have More Fun, and this truly amazing gal with a huge heart for serving and encouraging moms! No matter how busy or challenging this season of motherhood that you are in may be, today’s episode is sure to encourage you, inspire you, and remind you of the FUN and abundant life that God is calling you to.In today’s episode, Mandy and I chat about:- the heart and backstory behind her book Have More Fun- the importance of cultivating more fun in our lives, especially for us as moms in busy seasons of motherhood- how to differentiate between FAKE fun and REAL fun- the danger of always sacrificing ourselves on the altar of motherhood instead of allowing for fun and abundance- viewing motherhood as a CATALYST that enables us to become the most fun, thriving version of ourselves- practical tips on how we as moms can live life more to the full- the mission of MOPS and how to join a local MOPS communityResources Mentioned:Have More Fun: https://www.amazon.com/Have-More-Fun-Remarkable-Enjoying/dp/0310340438MOPS International: https://www.mops.org/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyarioto/Get my FREE 10 Declarations for the Anxious Mama, your go-to guide for taking your anxious thoughts captive and replacing them with CONFIDENCE and PEACE: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/declarationsLearn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms with the mindset + strategy to ditch their anger and break free from anxiety: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/coachingConnect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/soulcareforthenewmomJoin the Soul Care for the New Mom Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076599825989364/I want to hear from you!Don’t forget to leave a review and share how Soul Care for the New Mom has been an encouragement to you! Pssst… this also helps more moms discover the podcast so they can be encouraged, too!
Managing emotions is a full-time job! And learning how to soothe worry is a fundamental life skill and a key component to emotional intelligence. In this episode, Kristy leads a discussion that helps us understand why we worry and guides us to make a healthy plan for managing it. We’ll explore how worry can actually be useful and give you tools to escape the riptides of worry - when worry runs amok! Also, tips on how to know if what you are feeling is more serious than run-of-the-mill worry. "We want a sense of self-mastery... that our emotional reactions are appropriate and proportionate to the situation."RESOURCES AND REFERENCES: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel GolemanPsychology Today- Emotional IntelligenceWorry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Review...How Worrying Affects Your BodyAn Investigation of Worry Content Among Generally Anxious IndividualsEmotional First Aid by John FishbeinThe Opposite of Worry by Lawrence J. CohenA Smart Girl's Guide: Worry: How to Feel Less Stress and Have More Fun
We are doing a very special series, releasing 5 episodes from Dr. Lloyd's book The Chiropractor's Guide: 56 Proven Ways to Help More People, Have More Fun, and Make More Money. Listen in to the introduction and get a feel of the inspiration, motivation, and successful business tricks you'll leave with by the end of the book! You don't want to miss this.
About Katherine McIntosh Katherine McIntosh is an Access Consciousness Certified Facilitator, Author, International Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Dancer, Laugher, Mountain Biker, Skier, Hot Yoga Junkie, Adventure Seeker, Mom, Sunshine Hunter, World Traveler, and Born Rebel.Join Katherine for a Special Episode with a friend and collegue, Patty Alfonso. Patty is a sought-after motivational speaker, writer and teacher across the globe who has notably changed the lives of thousands. Patty has spoken in front of royalty, government officials, thought leaders and influencers around the world. Her Pole Dancing for Consciousness™ method is a cutting-edge approach that transforms the lives of attendees, helping them move beyond pain and limitation by accessing the amazing power of the body to heal itself. The process helps people discover how to improve the mind and body, dramatically enhancing their physical being, business careers, emotional intimacy, and their relationship with self and others.Join tow people who are on a mission to inspire people to GET EMBODIED and HAVE MORE FUN!Life's too short, so you might as well get in your body and truly see what it's capable of.Check out Patty's free Masterclass HERE All of life comes to me with Ease, Joy and Glory What Else is Possible? For more inspiration from Katherine, follow her on Instagram at: @katherine_mcintosh
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe As a small business owner, leader, and person, I can spend a lot of time on things that really don't provide any value OR don't bring me any joy. Actually, just the opposite. They can stress me out and zap all of my energy. On this episode, I'm talking with A.J. Sue. He's a small business coach and really cool guy. We talk a lot about how to divest yourself of things that aren't working for you and to focus in on the things that you like, what you're good at, and what will provide the real value....in your life and in your leadership. I know you'll dig him as much as I did. We had a lot of fun! CHEERS! More on AJ (in his own words)... I’m a Husband, Dad, and Small Business Coach. I’m a Woodworker, Rollerblader, & Bacon Lover. But I am mostly just a SUPER CURIOUS GUY who Asks a Lot of Powerful Questions to Help People Deal with Their Head-Junk to Have More Fun and be More Successful in life and business. WHAT I DO...I help People: • Use their SUPER HERO SKILLS • Do WHAT THEY LOVE • HAVE MORE FUN (Everyday!) WHY I DO IT • I am just wired to want to help people help themselves. HOW I DO IT • 1-1 coaching sessions • Powerful process improvement • Presentations and workshops MY SUPER HERO STRENGTHS • Asking Inter-Galactically Powerful Questions • Applying Massively Memorable Metaphors • Kryptonite Splitting ability to break big challenges into smaller bits THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME • I work better w/o the suit and tie • I don’t care about the 3rd decimal • I don’t like power point decks FOUR THINGS I BELIEVE • People are SMART. they have the answers but need the questions. • The GREAT Stuff is between Machetes and Chainsaws. • Everyone is NOT your customer. • Trust is KING WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME • AJ's insight, and depth of analysis was incredibly helpful, what he taught me today has put my business way ahead.~Charles • AJ helps me think harder, deeper, and smarter. His clients succeed, not despite, but because of who they are. ~Marvin • AJ has been a real asset to our business, he helped us form our future vision, and his counsel has helped us be a smarter company. ~Jocelyn • AJ is incredibly intelligent. His people skills, rare mix of info/tech skills, and practical business savvy, helps clients get where they need to go ~John THE WORK I DO • Business Coaching • Financial & Operations Processes and Management • Strategic Retail Testing (APT) Connect with him on Linkedin here
DREAM GUEST ALERT: Mandy Arioto is the President and CEO of MOPs International. As funny as the name might sound, MOPs is changing lives, families and communities because they believe that better moms make a better world. MOPs is a world wide organization, with over 130,000+ mother members and thousands of groups who gather in small groups, all across the globe. Mandy serves and represents as a voice for the organization. When she’s not crafting her Have More Fun podcast, she speaks at events around the world. She has been featured on MSN, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, and USA Today. Mandy and her husband have three kids and we talk about what it’s like to be a CEO and a mom and how she manages it all. Her book, Have More Fun, is real and funny and heart warming, and Mandy encourages everyone to make fun a priority. Tune in to hear Mandy's thoughts on how to parent better, spice up our marriage, and her secret for how to interact with people who annoy us! FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/mandyarioto
TPL 018: Work Less, Be More Productive, and Have More Fun with Lexi D'AngeloI'm so excited to have Lexi D'Angelo on the podcast! Lexi D'Angelo is the founder of the Integrative Alchemy Practitioner™ Certification and is a Master NLP Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life + Success Coach for leaders who are ready to confidently facilitate miracle-style client results that make them stand out and sell out. She's also my personal business coach!In this episode, we cover how Lexi works in a state of flow which helps her be more productive and have more fun in her business and life. She's also giving all listeners access to her FREE Income Ceiling Training, so be sure to check that out!LEXI'S FREE INCOME CEILING TRAINING ➡️ https://lexidangelo.com/income-ceiling-trainingREAD THE FULL BLOG POST ➡️ https://meganminns.com/blog/work-less-lexi-dangeloWhere to connect with Lexi:⭐️ FREE Income Ceiling Training: https://lexidangelo.com/income-ceiling-training⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexidangelo/⭐️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelexidangelo⭐️ The Lexi Show: https://bit.ly/thelexishowSubscribe to The Productive Life Podcast:
I'm with the wonderful Mandy Arioto, the CEO of MOPS International. Mandy shares about her latest book Have More Fun and the journey that took her from an achievement driven life to a life of richness and enjoyment. Mandy also shares why she painted a soldier pink and why we should muster up one audacious "ask" a week. In this episode we discuss: 1. Why we all need to learn to have more fun 2. The difference between fake fun and real fun 3. A key to learning to have more fun as a mom Favorite quotes: 1. Isn't that kinda how our lives work? It's like taking that next step, saying yes and having no clue where that will take us but it will always turn out in remarkable ways. 2. What I recognize over the course of choosing to have more fun is that one of the most important things I can do as a parent is to enjoy my kids and to really embrace all the nuances in any given season they are in. 3. A really essential part of me being a more fun mom was loving whatever stage we were in. 4. When we're not afraid to ask, door open for us that never would have before. 5. I think it's really important to differentiate between fake fun and real fun because real fun restores our body, rejuvenates our soul and fake fun really depletes our reserves. 6. We really need to differentiate for ourselves and determine what do we enjoy. In this episode I answer these questions: 1. I have terrible social anxiety. Can you help me feel more confident around others? (38:49) 2. If someone wanted to start reading the bible for personal growth, where would you have them start? (46:00) 3. How do I balance the work I need to do now with my creative dreams for future projects? (48:28) Links to great things we discussed 1. Mandy Arioto 2. Have More Fun 3. Pink- Walk Me Home 4. Younger 5. Chris Voss- Never Split The Difference 6. Free Fierce Faith video study 7. Personal Growth Reading Plan 8. Shazam! 9. Blissdom Conference blissdomconference.com 10.Fierce Faith playlist. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/mandyarioto
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Mandy Arioto is International CEO of MOPS and is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. In her new book, Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Start Enjoying Life (on sale TODAY!). We talk about her motherhood journey, how she worked her way up in the MOPS organization, and how having more fun changed her family for the better. Such a great conversation! Show Notes: Find Mandy on Instagram Check out MOPS Go buy a copy of "Have More Fun"
Mandy Helps Us Get Unstuck And Past Our Problems Mandy Arioto is the CEO of MOPSand author of the new book Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Start Enjoying Life. In a world where politics HURTS and culture is CONFUSING, Mandy suggests THE ANSWER to many of our most pressing questions (“How do I get more done?” “How do I spice up my sex life?” “How do I parent in meaningful ways?”) is HAVE MORE FUN:) As a popular ADVOCATE FOR MOMS, Mandy blends together hilarious stories, practical ideas, and spiritual truth to HELP US do more of what makes us come alive! Give Yourself Permission to Have More Fun! Tips for Getting Unstuck from Your Schedule How To Look Beyond Your Problems and Laugh More Tune in and ENJOY your Mom Life on THIS ChannelMom podcast or... Listen to ChannelMom Radio(or join us on Facebook LIVE) Fridays @ 1PM - Saturdays @ 7AM and @ 2:30PM Shop Amazon?? Go to Amazon Smileand choose ChannelMom Media as charity for Amazon Smile to donate to!
Description: Don't miss this one... Mandy reads the first chapter of her new book "Have More Fun". This episode is filled with stories that will move and inspire you to be remarkable, stop feeling stuck and start enjoying life! Selected Links: Pick up your copy of Have More Fun Download the first chapter of the book on: Mandy's Website Show Notes: 0:25 Introduction 0:57 Joe talking with Mandy 1:30 Backstory behind the scenes for the Theme reveal for MOPS 2:35 Why was Joe crying (aside from ninjas chopping onions) 3:52 What prompted Mandy to write this book 4:30 Challenging Mandy to "Have More Fun" 5:15 What kind of impact has the book had on Mandy in everyday life 4:59 PRACTICAL TIP about your wifi 6:40 Glow in the dark tennis 9:10 Chapter 1
Are you feeling stuck in a stress mess, overwhelmed, and overstimulated by the demands of your life? Spread too thin and not prioritizing self-care because you feel like it's selfish when so many other people need your help? Well, let's stop for a moment. How much can we really help others when we're just scraping by, ourselves? At the end of the day, we're only really worth as much as we can give, based on the energy we have in the time that we have. I'm your host, Dr. Heidi Hanna, and in this stress mastery podcast, we're talking to the experts to find out what they do to use stress as fuel for success and what they do to shift stress in a positive way when they notice it getting out of control. Because we're all human, we all get stuck sometimes and we can learn so much from each other when we take an honest look at the patterns that are hurting us and create new patterns that will help us. So, let's get ready to master stress together in today's conversation! Key Takeaways: [1:08] Dr. Hanna welcomes listeners and introduces this week's guest, as well as how they met, her friend and colleague at the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor — of which he is currently President-Elect: Paul Osincup, an International Speaker and Positive Workplace Strategist. [3:55] Dr. Hanna shares information about an upcoming Comedy for Caregivers event as well as Paul's ebook: 100 Ways to Have More Fun at Work. [8:11] Paul shares some personal examples and strategies for managing his stress levels. [11:30] Dr. Hanna encourages parents to follow Paul's example! [12:56] Paul Osincup gives examples of his work in business settings as well as tips on adding “funny” to your workplace. [16:35] Laughter makes memory sticky. [18:28] What are Paul's quick go-to strategies when stress is overcoming him? [22:30] Dr. Hanna asks Paul what his mantra is and wraps up the show until next week. Don't miss out on Paul's great freebies! Click here for your copy of Paul's eBook:100 Ways to Have More Fun at Work (link to come) If you enjoyed this conversation, please be sure to subscribe to the stress mastery podcast now for exclusive listener gifts and check out the show notes for links, tips, tools, and techniques. Until next time, please remember that stressing is a blessing, once you know how to use it for good. It gives us the energy and information to fuel positive change if we're brave enough to look into it, stay open and curious to what it has to teach us and then adjust our patterns in a way that will give us even more capacity to cope. And when we do that together, we increase the energy we have to bring to the time that we have and we're better together. So please, be good to yourself, and I'll see you next week. Mentioned in this episode: Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor AATH Annual Conference Comedy for Caregivers Comedy for Caregivers event University of Zurich study (link to come) Paul Osincup on TEDx Talks For more information on Dr. Heidi Hanna: HeidiHanna.com @HeidiHanna Dr. Hanna on Facebook For more information on Dr. Hanna's guest, Paul Osincup: Paul Osincup on the Web Paul Osincup on Facebook Paul Osincup on Twitter Paul Osincup on Instagram Paul Osincup on LinkedIn
Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Lisa Leonard about building a successful company, what to do when your marriage is falling apart, and how to bravely change up the rules you have for yourself. Selected Links: Lisa’s Instagram Lisa’s new book Lisa’s company Lisa’s favorite piece right now MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com Show Notes: 1:15 Introduction- Emotional Labor 2:47 Does this sound familiar 3:30 Freed up to Have More Fun 4:15 Introducing Lisa Leonard 4:59 Lisa Leonard 5:10 The Red Cereal Bowl 6:10 When growing up means you stop wanting things 6:30 About Lisa’s company 6:50 How it all started 8:21 Blowing up the business 8:55 When business takes a toll on your soul 9:15 We have a problem 9:35 When you don’t want to wear your own jewelry 10:00 I couldn’t continue 10:58 What did you learn from leaving 11:57 If I could have anything I wanted and needed what would that be 12:50 How do you simplify dinner 13:48 What would you tell the person who is trying to do it all and is about to lose it at any moment 14:18 Make space for quiet (even if just 10 minutes) 15:15 The scary stuff that emerges 15:45 What did you do to recalibrate in your marriage 16:15 Working through the hard stuff 17:10 Avoiding conflict for so long… I was terrified 18:28 Raising kids with special needs 19:30 Adoring our kids exactly as they are 20:40 What message would you give to other moms raising kids with special needs 21:21 I feel like I’m asking for the moon and people are rising to help 22:28 Don’t underestimate the power your kids have 22:41 The Brave Love Manifesto 23:38 Taking the bigger half of cake (I also deserve good things) 24:08 Say what I really think even if my knees shake and my voice cracks 25:00 What does living a remarkable life look like to you 25:45 What is the best advice you never got 27:44 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun 28:17 Taking a nap is fun 29:25 What’s your favorite piece in the Lisa Leonard Designs store right now
Last week was Thanksgiving and November, in general, tends to be a month where we focus on giving thanks. This is so important because the more you look for gratitude, the more you will find it and then the more you start looking for what is right, then the less you will focus on what is wrong. Then when you make that shift you will find so much peace and may even see a change in your spending which leads to healthier finances. But what if you don’t feel like finding gratitude? Then what? How do you find gratitude if you’re going through a lot, money is tight, there is trouble at the job, etc. and gratitude seems out of reach? Today, we will talk about 7 Ways to Find Gratitude Even When It Seems Impossible. Listen to the podcast episode below or check it out on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. Check out the podcast, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with your friends!! If you want to put the tips discussed in this podcast to work then download this free 21-day challenge to reduce the fear, worry, and anxiety in your life. Click HERE to join the 21-day challenge today. Additional Resources Helpful Ways To Get Your Children Involved In Community Service How to Spend Less Money, Have More Fun, and Have Less Stress This Holiday Season How Single Moms Can Walk More In Obedience With God As mentioned in the podcast, please complete the survey. It would help me out a lot. Click here to access the survey About Aisha Aisha Taylor is a single mom of twins, personal financial coach, work from home entrepreneur, and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author of the book “5+5 FNPhenomenal Ways to Save $100 This Week Without Killing Your Lifestyle.” Aisha has been featured in ESSENCE, Jet Magazine, and Black Enterprise. She is also the Founder of FNPhenomenal (Frugal –n- Phenomenal), a movement designed to help single moms create a vision for their lives, craft a financial strategy to support that vision, and show them that phenomenal living is possible. It’s time for you to be Financially Phenomenal! www.FNPhenomenal.com Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest: @FNPhenomenal
One of the things that I love to do is community service. I constantly look for ways and opportunities to give back and to organize groups to serve the community. I truly believe that engaging in service is critical to living a full and complete life. Therefore, as my twins get older, I've been asking myself: What can I do to start to plant the seeds of community service into the hearts of my children? How can I begin to talk to them about community service? What is the right age to start to encourage my children to participate in community service and what projects can they work on? To help me to get the answers to these questions, I invited Marjorie Moore onto the Phenomenal Moms Podcast. Marjorie has 15 years of professional nonprofit organization management experience and has tons of experience helping families find the right service projects for their children. In this podcast episode we discuss: How to find service projects and volunteer partners Community service ideas for families with children of all ages How to talk to your children about the importance of service Life lessons that engaging in service will teach you The dos and don’ts when working on a service project The surprising things you need to ask about or know before you attend a service project How to help your child choose a service project for school community service hours Check out the podcast episode to how to help your children get involved in community service. Also, this is a great post to help you to find ideas for how to serve during the holidays. Therefore, also check out the episode, "How to Spend Less Money, Have More Fun, and Have Less Stress This Holiday Season." I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode! Listen to the podcast episode below or check it out on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. Check out the podcast, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with your friends!! The holiday season is here and with it can come additional stress and anxiety. Therefore, check out this free 21-day challenge to reduce the fear, worry, and anxiety in your life. Click HERE to join the 21-day challenge today. Additional Resources For the Love by Jen Hatmaker About Marjorie Marjorie Moore is the President and CEO of MindsEye, a radio reading and audio description service that translates vision into audio for people who are blind and visually impaired. She’s also the producer and co-host of 501Crossroads, a podcast about nonprofits that examines the crossroads between people and the mission. Marjorie’s mother was a fundraiser, so she has been volunteering since she was old enough hand out candies to party guests and has 15 years of professional nonprofit organization management experience. She is currently the president of the International Association of Audio Information Services, a member of several networking and educational associations. Marjorie is a proud recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award and a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She lives in the St. Louis area with her dog Marcus and spends her free time crocheting, baking, and wine tasting. About Aisha Aisha Taylor is a single mom of twins, personal financial coach, work from home entrepreneur, and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author of the book “5+5 FNPhenomenal Ways to Save $100 This Week Without Killing Your Lifestyle.” Aisha has been featured in ESSENCE, Jet Magazine, and Black Enterprise. She is also the Founder of FNPhenomenal (Frugal –n- Phenomenal), a movement designed to help single moms create a vision for their lives, craft a financial strategy to support that vision, and show them that phenomenal living is possible. It’s time for you to be Financially Phenomenal! www.FNPhenomenal.com Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest: @FNPhenomenal
John Shumate, CEO of Venture First (and the most interesting person we've ever met), teaches us how to take risks and reach our goals. Some questions answered in this episode: Did you see yourself as an entrepreneur growing up? How did you make the leap to become an entrepreneur? How did you get and keep your first clients? What was your day to day like starting out and what where the first few years like running Venture First? What is the best marketing tool you have ever used? How did you expand Venture First's services from business valuation to outside CFO Services and bookkeeping? What does it mean to be a CFO for a company? How do you grow your services when you aren't an expert in that service line? How do you differentiate yourself in an industry that has a "stodgy" reputation and make finance sexy? What separates people who take risks from those who do not? How can great things happen from really bad situations? What does your day to day look like now that Venture First is more established? What are the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur? Why does being an entrepreneur suck? What are the benefits of being an employee vs. being an entrepreneur? Do you think the entrepreneur spirit is genetic or is it something you learn? What does Venture First look like today? When did you take on investors and how has it changed the company? How will you know when you've made it? What is the best decision you've made running Venture First? What is the future of Venture First? Why should people take risks? Last call: What advice would your 60 year old self give you today? Break More Rules, Have More Fun, Work Harder What advice would you give to an entrepreneur just starting out? Find a really good mentor Be ready to spend more time and capital than you expect What's the best thing you've spent money on in the last six months? Satellite phone (overall best purchase) Nice bottles of bourbon - What book/documentary would you recommend? Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't by Verne Harnish Fight Club (movie or book) The Hard Thing About Hard Things The Advantage What's your favorite thing to drink? 1968 Old Fitzgerald Old Fashioned Basil Hayden Shoutouts: Woodford Reserve Please & Thank You Enjoyed this episode? Feel free to contact John at john@venturefirst.com and connect with him on Linkedin. Have any topics you want to be covered or amazing people you’d like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at info@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe.
We’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. This week we’re talking about dinner parties: why you should throw one, how to make sure you don’t go crazy, and what you should serve your guests (brownies probably). Our foolproof menu: 1. Cheese Straws 2. Roast Chicken 3. Mustard Roasted Potatoes 4. Champagne Vinaigrette 5. … Continue reading "Episode 12: Your Guests Won’t Have More Fun if You Make Everything Yourself"
Dr. Noel Lloyd graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1971 and founded Sound Chiropractic Centers in his home state of Washington. Dr. Lloyd now heads up Five Star Management and The New Patient Academy, supporting chiropractors around the world. The Chiropractor's Guide: 56 Proven Ways to Help More People, Have More Fun, and Make More Money. Show Notes Career ending injury kept him from being able to adjust patients. Became a chiropractic patient at 5 or 6 years old and decided his career around age 11. 5 Star Management – emphasis on developing associates where everybody wins. New Patient Academy – putting a representative out in the community to get the new patients in the door. COAs – Community Outreach Assistance Stremlining patients, “Power hours,” working to capacity If you have the new patients coming in, you might be more able to consider going cash only. Strong philosophy, vision, and goals, will all form a good practice. One script that is very necessary in 5 Star Management. Develops teamwork and a great doctor-patient relationship. Two things patients are concerned about: What’s wrong? Can you help me? Keep it brief! For the new doc: Find the practice of your dreams and see what it looks like. Associate with someone that will train you in technique, patient management, and how to produce new patients. “If chiropractic could help you feel better, shouldn’t you at least know about it?” 7 Step Hiring process – finding a person that is temperamentally fitting for the marketing job. Give them one program to learn. Usually paid per hour. For the experienced doc: Invision what you want in 3 years! See how others that have been in your shoes, and what they did to succeed. Surround yourself with people that are a good influence. “Good habits good life” – Noel Lloyd Personal heroes: Jesus, Wife, men of integrity Daily habits: Getting up at 4:10a.m., Exercise, Webinars, Emails. Book: The E Myth Revisited, The Lost Art of Disciple Making, Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline for Children Best business advice: “Buy low, sell high” “Get out of debt as fast as you can” Contact: http://www.myfivestar.com/ Like what you hear? Subscribe! If you’ve found any value or helpful information in the Chiro Business Mojo Podcast then we’d love to hear about it! Please head over to iTunes and subscribe. While you’re at it, leave us a rating (5 stars would be great) and a review so others can find us! If you have any questions or comments about this show or its contents, please post them in the comments area below and we’ll be happy to answer them!
In this Upper Cervical Marketing Podcast Dr. Bill Davis interviews Dr. Noel Lloyd about his new book The Chiropractors Guide: Help More People, Have More Fun and Make More Money.
This week, it's sort of a Facebook Group Post review that started by asking what would make you happy as an ALT. Pay increases, more vacation, more responsibilities were offered as things that would make the ALT experience better. I totally agree there. But what I go over in this episode is, sure the ALT job isn't perfect, but why are we expecting it to be? When did it morph from a few year experience to a being a position that we get disappointed with when it doesn't support us as a career choice for life? I also go into how the system could possibly change, and the answer isn't never, but it's not a happy answer either. Sorry it's a bit of a downer this week, but for ALTInsider.com to be what I want it to be, a place where the REAL talk about being an ALT happens, I need to cover this stuff too. Anyways enjoy and HAVE MORE FUN! Right click here to download the MP3 Things Mentioned in This Episode: Japan Teaching Resources Group Yearly Lesson Plans Spike's Twitter Being more than a Tape Recorder Rethinking the jet Program (My GaijinPot article) Why I'm not an ALT anymore The Bowling Game 29.5 Hours Bullshit Disney World Podcast I listen to 2020 Changes Coming? The Zebra Story Thing to do: Join the Japan Teaching Resources Group here. Discuss this show (or anything else you want) with other like-minded peeps on the ALTInsider discord by clicking the image below:
Links from today's show: How to Have More Fun on Facebook: http://midlifeboulevard.com/fun-on-facebook/ Zack Hunt's blog: www.zackhunt.net Teen Safe - social media awareness: www.teensafe.com
Ask yourself this question on a daily basis, "How can I make it more fun in 2015, or make it more fun today?" Then, write down 3 things you can do to bring some fun and enjoyment into your day (and perhaps someone else's as well). Lastly, put on a smile and go do those things! Champions enjoy the ride. Champions know that happiness is a choice and that their responsible for creating joy in their life. And Champions simply make the decision on a daily basis to HAVE MORE FUN!
Ask yourself this question on a daily basis, "How can I make it more fun in 2015, or make it more fun today?" Then, write down 3 things you can do to bring some fun and enjoyment into your day (and perhaps someone else's as well). Lastly, put on a smile and go do those things! Champions enjoy the ride. Champions know that happiness is a choice and that their responsible for creating joy in their life. And Champions simply make the decision on a daily basis to HAVE MORE FUN!
Click to Listen About ten days ago, a coalition of various gun enthusiast organizations announced that Saturday, January 10th would be a holiday: Gun Appreciation Day. I'm not kidding. I guess the next logical step will be Hallmark issuing a card for the occasion saying something like, "Have More Fun. GetA Gun."This column is not a typical liberal gun-owner bashing. I'm not calling for a repeal of the Second Amendment. I'm barely going to mention that there are 300 million guns in America, making it easily the most heavily armed nation in the world. Others can discuss the fact that America has the highest homicide rate caused by gunshot than any "developed" nation. The main reason I was horrified when I heard about this new holiday was not because of my position on gun control. My dismay about Gun Appreciation Day has to do with bad taste and insensitivity.It's only been a month since the horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, and some people decided it would be appropriate to have a Gun Appreciation Day. One month! How thrilled all those parents of the murdered children must be. Can you imagine someone calling for a Hurricane and Flood Appreciation Day a month after Sandy hit New Jersey? I don't think they'd get a bear hug from Governor Christie, do you? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How do you think it would've gone over in November for people to celebrate "the positive things about cancer?"HHH celebrating floods a month afterThe NRA and other pro-gun groups wisely were silent immediately after the Sandy Hook School shootings. However, they just couldn't control themselves for more than a few days. Larry Ward, one of the organizers of their new holiday, explained the reason for getting back to vocally opposing gun control soon after the tragedy. "We had a week when it was just one side," those who want gun control. "People need to understand there's another side." After one week? Is that the length they feel the mourning period for murdered children should be?As usual, there were declarations from some gun enthusiasts that there would have been no mass killing if only the teachers had been armed with guns. When I heard this, I thought about when I was in elementary school. I was a loudmouth kid who often got on my teachers' nerves. If they had been armed, I might never have made it to high school.Guns are as American as apple pie. In fact, you can buy guns and apple pie at the same place. Walmart is the largest seller of firearms and ammunition in the nation. There's just a bit of inconsistency when it comes to their philosophy. Don't you think that if Walmart sold a new crib that ended up causing injuries to babies that they'd stop selling that crib immediately? However, guns and ammo are just too important to Walmart's profits for them to stop selling weapons for even a little while. On Tuesday, protestors demonstrated at a Walmart near Newtown, Connecticut, objecting to the assault weapons that Walmart sells. In response, a spokesman said the demonstrators were misinformed. Kory Lundberg said that Walmart sells assault-style weapons in less than a third of their stores. Oh, just a third. That comes to only about 1300 stores. No wonder we didn't find any Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. They're all in Walmart.Gun Appreciation Day isn't the only inappropriate response to Sandy Hook. A month to the day after the shooting, a new app from the NRA was released for use on the iPhone and iPad. It's called the "NRA: Practice Range." It allows players to shoot at targets with a variety of guns. One of these weapons is the Bushmaster AR-15, the gun used by the shooter in Newtown. But what am I complaining about? It's been a whole month since the shooting.
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