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#352: If you've ever felt the pressure to say yes to everything — every opportunity, every invitation, every trending topic — just because it's available, this conversation is for you. Today I'm welcoming Eni Popoola back to the podcaster. Eni is a content creator, storyteller, and former lawyer, who left Big Law three years ago and has spent every day since building a path that's entirely her own.Eni gets real about what it actually feels like to walk away from a plan you've had your whole life, why she's stopped chasing virality and started chasing alignment, and the subtle but powerful difference between friends who agree with you and friends who truly get you. We also get into what visibility has taught her about herself, how she thinks about privacy as a professional boundary, and why the soft life is something you work hard for — not something that just happens.This episode is for you if:You're wondering whether the "impressive" path is actually the right one for youYou've gone viral and realized it wasn't what you thought it would beYou want to build a following that's small but mighty and deeply alignedYou're trying to figure out what to share online and what to keep for yourselfYou're in your 30s (or approaching them) and finally starting to care less about what people thinkWe talk about...What it felt like to leave law with no plan and no expectations — and why that was actually freeingWhy she's stopped trying to go viral and what she's chasing insteadThe "appropriateness epidemic" and how she decides what belongs on the internet vs. the group chatHow increased visibility taught her she's more social than she ever thoughtWhy her friends don't have to agree with her — but they do have to understand herThe journaling practice that helps her know herself well enough to pick the right peopleWhat running her business "like a CEO" actually looks like day to dayWhy she includes a therapist on her professional teamTravel as a creative necessity — and all the places she's headed nextWhat luck means to her: you can't have it without the work behind itEpisode Links:Watch episode 206, The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola: https://youtu.be/ewjZAqS-KaQ?si=6b36EVB6UhLkkPVKFollow Eni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enigivensunday/Follow Eni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enigivensunday?lang=enSponsors:IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.Quince: Get your summer wardrobe essentials at Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns. Bask and Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.Connect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For two years, Erin did everything the plan told her. Lifting five times a week, cardio five times a week, eating around 1,800 calories. And her body rebelled. Now, she shares how eating more, training less, and finally setting a real deadline got her the first defined legs she's ever seen, at 45. If you're disciplined Monday to Friday and still stuck, listen close.IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT:Why eating 1,800 calories for two straight years left Erin more stuck, not leanerThe "disciplined all week, loose on the weekend" pattern that quietly cancels out your deficitWhat happened when we did the opposite of what she expected and dropped her training sessionsThe number we raised her calories to, and why the size of that gap floored herThe single question on our very first Zoom that changed how she showed up to everythingWhy her body fluctuated like crazy , and how she learned to stop fearing itThe first-ever defined legs at 45, and what "leanness stacks" really means for her next roundREADY TO GO ALL IN AND BECOME YOUR STRONGEST, FITTEST, AND HOTTEST SELF?

Get the Sleep Mineral Analysis: https://thesleepdetective.com/sleep-mineral-analysisIf you've tried everything for your sleep and still can't get answers, heavy metal toxicity could be what nobody has looked for yet. In this episode Martha walks through what heavy metals do to your sleep, where they're coming from in everyday life, and how she approaches it with her clients, including a client story that shows exactly why this test matters.What you'll learn:What heavy metals actually do to your body and your sleepWhich metals Martha sees most often in clients — and exactly where they come fromWhy mineral deficiencies make heavy metal toxicity worseWhy you can't clear gut infections like H. pylori if heavy metals aren't addressed firstHow Martha tests for heavy metals and what the results tell herThe protocol she uses, and why she never starts with aggressive detox00:00 Why You Still Can't Sleep00:55 Laurie's 20-Year Insomnia02:19 How Metals Wreck Sleep03:24 Hidden Exposure Sources04:48 Minerals Before Detox05:42 The Test Most Miss06:16 Sleep Analysis Offer07:25 Laurie's Recovery Plan08:08 Results and Next Steps

At 19 years old, Macey Coles thought she was heading out for a normal night with friends. Instead, a split-second decision left her fighting for her life with a traumatic brain injury, months of rehabilitation ahead of her, and a future that doctors weren't sure she would ever fully recover from. In this powerful episode, Macey shares the story she's never told publicly in full—from the accident itself, to the betrayal of people she trusted, the court case that followed, survivor's guilt, and the determination that helped her rebuild her life against all odds. Today, Macey is a successful Melbourne hairdresser, but her journey is a reminder of just how quickly life can change—and how resilient the human spirit can be.In this episode:The night that changed Macey's life foreverThe traumatic brain injury that nearly killed herThe emergency surgery that saved her lifeWaking up in hospital and learning to walk againSpending weeks in a brain injury rehabilitation centreWhat doctors predicted her future would look likeThe determination that fuelled her recoveryThe betrayal she experienced from people she trusted mostThe CCTV footage that revealed what really happenedThe two-year court process and the outcome that shocked herLosing trust in people and rebuilding her confidenceLiving with survivor's guiltThe hidden, long-term effects of a brain injuryWhy resilience is built one day at a timeThe perspective shift that changed how she views life foreverThis episode is a powerful reminder that we never truly know what someone else is carrying. Macey's story will leave you with a deeper appreciation for your health, your loved ones, and the strength we all have within us when life doesn't go to plan. If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love for you to share it with someone who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailThe honeymoon phase is over. Now what?In this honest episode of Wildly Unplugged, Lauren Connolly shares a raw update from her 1,000 Rejection Challenge, reflecting on burnout, creative resilience, art rejection, and navigating major life transitions. After months of pitching podcasts, submitting artwork, applying for grants, and pursuing opportunities, Lauren reveals the surprising statistics behind her challenge—and why her feelings don't always match the facts. This episode explores:The reality of rejection and creative burnoutWhy art rejections hurt differently than other setbacksWhat 115 asks, 29 acceptances, and 28 rejections have taught herThe emotional transition of becoming an empty-nest parentFinding purpose beyond productivity and hustle cultureBuilding a creative life rooted in faith rather than external validationHow creators, artists, writers, podcasters, and entrepreneurs can keep showing up when growth feels slowIf you've ever wondered whether your work matters, struggled with self-doubt, felt stuck in a season of uncertainty, or questioned whether anyone is paying attention, this episode is for you.Wildly Unplugged is a podcast about nature, conservation, creativity, personal growth, and discovering what develops when you unplug and step outdoors. Support the show

Why does the title never feel like enough? Why do so many of us hit every goal we set and still go to bed feeling like we came up short? My guest this week has a name for it. Brooke Taylor calls it the success wound, the pain that comes from mistaking our productivity and achievement for our worth. We get into where it comes from, why creative people are especially prone to it, and what it actually looks like to stay ambitious without running yourself into the ground. If you have ever caught yourself answering "How are you?" with "busy" and felt a little proud of it, this one is for you.In this conversation, we coverWhat the success wound is, and why Brooke describes it as a cultural wounding rather than a personal failingWhy "you are not your work" is so hard to live out when your work carries your worldview and your voiceHow the meaning of hard work flipped over time, from a marker of the working class to a badge of statusThe three things Brooke found that nearly all "unfulfilled achievers" shareHer own story: managing eighty million dollars in ad revenue at Google by twenty-four, and what it cost herThe difference between manic ambition and aligned ambition, and why they can look identical from the outsideThe "two power sources" behind all ambition, and how to tell which one is running your engineTwo questions you can ask yourself this week to spot when you have slipped into the woundApproximate timestamps00:00 Welcome and why this phrase stopped me in my tracks01:00 Defining the success wound03:00 Creativity as a conversation, and how the industrial age rewired our sense of worth05:00 How Silicon Valley resets your definition of "enough"06:00 The three things unfulfilled achievers have in common08:00 Brooke's story: Google, recovery, and a hard reckoning09:00 What organizations get out of the success wound, and the high achiever ceiling11:00 Choice, gears, and the two settings that lead to burnout12:00 Manic ambition vs. aligned ambition13:00 The lamp metaphor: the success wound or the true self14:00 Writing a book at 5 a.m. while pregnant, and why that was aligned, not manic16:00 Two questions to catch yourself in the wound17:00 Where to find BrookeA few lines worth sitting withBrooke describes the success wound as the pain that comes from tying our worth to what we produce and achieve, rather than to who we are.On ambition, she offers a simple image: it runs on one of two power sources, the success wound or the true self. Same hard work, very different fuel.And one telltale sign you are operating out of the wound, in her words, is that you keep repeating the same patterns and expecting them to feel different.About Brooke TaylorBrooke Taylor is a transformational career coach, keynote speaker, and the leading authority on the success wound, a phenomenon she pioneered through more than a decade of research. She began her career in Silicon Valley and spent years as a marketing lead at Google, where she earned the Google Global Sales Award. Her work helps high achievers move from manic ambition to aligned ambition so they can do meaningful work as whole people, not depleted ones.Find BrookeWebsite: brooketaylorcoaching.comFree book exercises: brooketaylorcoaching.com/bookInstagram: @BrookeTheTaylorMentioned in this episode:To listen to the full interviews from today's episode, as well as receive bonus content and deep dive insights from the episode, visit DailyCreativePlus.com and join Daily Creative+.The Brave Habit is available nowMy new book will help you make bravery a habit in your life, your leadership, and your work. Discover how to develop the two qualities that lead to brave action: Optimistic Vision and Agency. Buy The Brave Habit wherever books are sold, or learn more at TheBraveHabit.com.

Tamara Holder has never done anything the traditional way — and it has made her one of the most powerful women's rights attorneys in the country. She's the principal of Tamara Holder Law, a Chicago-based boutique firm she founded in 2005 focusing on women's rights globally — including sex trafficking, sexual assault, workplace harassment, and institutional sexual abuse. She spearheaded the largest doctor-patient sexual abuse case in Illinois history, testified before Congress, and for nearly a decade, was the only progressive female legal analyst on Fox News.In this episode, we get into all of it — the evolution, the personal pivot, the work, and how she keeps showing up even when the weight is heavy.In this episode we cover:Why she never went to big law — and how she built everything on her own termsHer years as the lone female progressive voice on Fox News and what it really cost herThe personal experience 10 years ago that changed the entire direction of her careerThe landmark Twin Peaks case and what a 54-plaintiff win actually looks likeThe Dr. Mark Mulholland case in Washington — representing 170+ women against a doctor and the institutions that protected himHer advice for women leveling up: "lie to yourself until you believe it"Why The Body Keeps the Score is the book she buys for strangers at restaurantsPhish, Pucci, her Italian husband, and finding joy in the middle of heavy workConnect with Tamara Holder:Website: tamaraholderlaw.comInstagram (professional): @womensrightsattorneyInstagram (personal): @tamara_holderWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next — helping them redefine success on their own terms.

This episode is a gentle one. It is about grief, about the body, about what happens when the path you imagined does not unfold the way you hoped, and about where you can find peace when words are not enough.I am joined by Ellen Mary Webster, horticulturalist, floral designer, author and host of the award-winning Plant Based Podcast. Ellen navigated a decade-long fertility journey that included a near-fatal ruptured ectopic pregnancy, a diagnosis of severe endometriosis, three rounds of IVF and ultimately a hysterectomy in her early 30s. Throughout all of it, she turned to her garden. And in this conversation she explains why that was not just a coping mechanism but a genuine form of healing.Whether you have a large garden, a windowsill, a balcony or just a park nearby, this episode will make you want to go outside.Content note: This episode includes discussion of ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, endometriosis, IVF, hysterectomy and involuntary childlessness.What we discuss in this episode:Ellen's decade-long fertility journey: from ectopic pregnancy to endometriosis diagnosis to IVF to hysterectomyThe ruptured ectopic pregnancy that nearly cost Ellen her life and the eight hours of dismissal that preceded emergency surgeryThe health anxiety that stayed long after the physical recoveryWhy gardening became Ellen's constant throughout all of it, from the very first loss to the weeks recovering from a hysterectomyWhat it means to garden for process rather than outcome and why that mindset maps directly onto a fertility journeyThe science behind soil: why getting your hands in the dirt genuinely affects your brain chemistryWhy just seeing a flower can momentarily shift your mental state even when you are in deep griefForest bathing: what it actually is, what the Japanese have known for centuries, and how 40 minutes among trees can reduce anxiety and increase natural killer cellsHow to do forest bathing on your own and why walking slowly with intention is where to startWhat Ellen did during the five weeks she could not garden after her hysterectomy and what sitting still in her garden taught herThe anger and the unfairness of watching friends fall pregnant and how Ellen processed that over timeWhy you do not need to be a gardener for nature to help you: one plant, a garden centre coffee and a short walk all countThe fertility journey and what it taught Ellen about the miracle of lifeEllen's wellness retreats, forest bathing sessions and what a day or weekend immersed in nature can offerEllen's invitation to anyone who feels like this will not work for themWe are not separate from nature. We are part of it. And we have just become so far detached from it that we have forgotten that going outside, even briefly, even reluctantly, is going to make you feel a little better. Start with one plant. Go to the garden centre. Get a coffee and a piece of cake. Buy the one plant you like and try to nurture it. That is enough.About Ellen Mary WebsterEllen Mary Webster is a horticulturalist, floral designer, author and wellness retreat host. She is the author of The Joy of Gardening and How to Grow a Garden, and the host of the award-winning Plant Based Podcast. She splits her time between Norfolk in the UK and the United States, lives a plant-based life and runs nature immersion and forest bathing wellness retreats.Follow Ellen Mary on Instagram: @ellenmaryGardeningThe Plant Based Podcast: theplantbasedpodcast.comA note on Fertility Network UKAt the start of this episode I shared some difficult news: Fertility Network UK, one of the longest-standing patient support charities in the UK, has announced a managed closure. As of 21 May they were no longer accepting new requests for direct support. This is a huge loss for the TTC community and I want to send so much love to everyone affected, both the patients who relied on their support and the brilliant people who built it.If you are looking for support, please know that Fertility Action is here and their free weekly groups are open to you.Support and resourcesThe Fertility Podcast is the official podcast for Fertility Action, a charity providing free peer support groups, education and campaigning for fairer access to fertility treatment. Groups run every week with no sign-up or commitment needed.Manchester walk and talk meetup: Sunday 31 May, approximately 3pm, Heaton Park, Manchester. I will be there! Check @fertilityaction on Instagram for final details.This episode is sponsored by Wild NutritionI know how overwhelming it can be knowing which supplements to buy when you are trying to conceive. That is exactly why I appreciate what Wild Nutrition offers: free one-to-one consultations with nutritional therapists so you get guidance genuinely tailored to your situation. Their supplements are formulated for optimal absorption, with 31 carefully selected nutrients including folate, zinc and B vitamins, and are trusted by over 50,000 couples.As a listener of The Fertility Podcast, you can get:50% off Wild Nutrition supplements for 3 monthsA free personal consultation with an expert nutritional therapistVisit wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast to get started. Terms and conditions apply.Support the Three Peaks ChallengeI am climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours in June to raise funds for Fertility Action. I have already smashed my initial target of £2,000 thanks to the incredible generosity of so many of you. Thank you Nick, Emma, Charlene, Vic, Ali, Jo, Sarah Banks and Sophie Solaria. The fundraiser is still open and every donation, however small, makes a real difference to a grassroots charity that is all-volunteer and entirely community funded.Here's how you can donate Stay connectedFollow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddyEmail: natalie@thefertilitypodcast.comIf you haven't already, please subscribe and leave a review. It really helps more people find the podcast.Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time

Mary Queen of Scots wasn't stupid — history's verdict is dangerously wrong.Was Mary, Queen of Scots really a reckless, lovestruck failure — or has history judged her by impossible standards? In this explosive History Rage counter-rage, acclaimed historian Linda Porter takes aim at one of the most persistent myths in British history and argues that Mary was anything but a “bloody stupid woman”.Drawing directly on political context, dynastic logic, gendered double standards, and Scotland's uniquely volatile sixteenth-century landscape, Linda dismantles the lazy comparison between Mary and Elizabeth I. She reveals why Mary's marriages made sense at the time, how Scottish politics stacked the odds against her, and why hindsight has been weaponised against a queen ruling in near-impossible circumstances.This episode dives deep into:Why Mary's upbringing in France is misunderstood — and misused against herThe unfair Elizabeth I vs Mary, Queen of Scots comparisonThe dynastic logic behind the Darnley marriageWhy the Bothwell marriage looks far more like coercion than romanceHow trauma, pregnancy, betrayal, and political violence shaped Mary's decisionsWhy calling Mary “stupid” says more about historians than historyIf you care about women in power, Tudor and Stuart history, Mary Queen of Scots, or how myths harden into “fact”, this episode is essential listening.About the guest: Linda PorterLinda Porter is one of Britain's leading historians of the Tudor and Stuart period, known for her sharp analysis and willingness to challenge historical orthodoxies. She has written extensively on queenship, power, and dynastic politics.Buy the Book:The Thistle and The Rose: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781801105798About History RageHistory Rage is the no-nonsense history podcast where leading historians get angry about myths, bad history, and lazy storytelling. Hosted by Paul Bavill, the show strips away comforting narratives and replaces them with evidence, context, and expert fury.Follow & support History Rage:

In today's episode, I sit down with one of my incredible clients, Christina, who shares her powerful transformation inside my program, Lean Body & Strong Mindset.Christina opens up about how she lost 12.5kg, but more importantly, how she completely changed her relationship with food, her mindset, and her daily habits — all without restrictive dieting, calorie tracking, or giving up the foods she loves.This is a real, honest conversation about what it actually takes to lose weight sustainably when you're a busy, high-achieving woman juggling work, travel, stress, and life.What We Cover in This EpisodeChristina's life before starting her journey (stress, back injury, emotional eating & weight gain)Why old diet strategies stopped working for herThe turning point that made her seek supportHow she lost 12.5kg and kept it offThe role mindset played in her transformation (this was a big one!)How she learned to eat balanced meals without restrictionNavigating social events, travel, and family life while losing weightThe importance of accountability and coaching supportHow she now maintains her weight with ease — even during holidays and busy periodsWhy she no longer fears food or feels out of control around itChristina's Biggest ShiftOne of the most powerful parts of Christina's journey was realising that she didn't just need a meal plan - she needed a new way of thinking.Once she started focusing on mindset, structure, and consistency, everything else started to fall into place naturally.My Final ThoughtsThis conversation is such a beautiful reminder that sustainable weight loss is possible - even with a busy lifestyle, travel, and social commitments.Christina's journey shows that when you focus on building the right habits and supporting your mindset, you don't need to live in restriction to feel confident in your body.Ready to Start Your Own Transformation?If you're a busy woman who feels stuck in the cycle of dieting, starting over, and self-sabotage — this is your sign to do things differently.You don't need another diet. You need a strategy that actually works for your real life.Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HERE

MyMusic Podcast – Graham Coath Talks To Kelli BlanchettIn this deeply honest and thoughtful episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with singer-songwriter Kelli Blanchett for a conversation that moves far beyond music itself.From singing karaoke in her grandparents' pub as a child to becoming part of Self Esteem's live and recording world, Kelli shares the winding, emotional and often unpredictable journey that shaped her as both a musician and a person.The conversation explores creativity, neurodiversity, emotional processing, chronic illness, touring, songwriting and the changing realities of trying to build a music career in 2026.Kelli talks candidly about:Growing up in a musical familyLearning guitar and discovering her own voiceWhy singing and playing guitar came naturally to herThe emotional intensity of her twentiesHow ADHD and emotional processing influence the way she experiences life and writes songsBecoming part of Self Esteem's musical worldLiving with chronic illness and how it changed her relationship with musicCreating her melancholic, folk-tinged new EPThe realities of algorithms, streaming and modern music promotionWhy building genuine community matters more than shouting into the void onlineThe difference between London audiences and audiences in smaller towns and coastal venuesHer love of artists like Laura Marling, Waxahatchee, Gillian Welch and Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungThere are also brilliant side conversations about:Tiny Desk sessionsWhy harmony singing creates goosebumpsWhy emotional people often cope calmly in crisesFolk venues by the seaThe death of grassroots venuesWhy music discovery feels so strange in the streaming eraAt the heart of the episode is a bigger discussion about connection.Not just how artists find audiences, but how people find meaning, belonging and spaces where their work actually lands with people who genuinely care.Kelli's warmth, humour and openness make this one of the most emotionally rich MyMusic conversations to date.Listeners can also hear tracks from Kelli's latest EP directly through Spotify alongside the episode.A conversation about music, vulnerability, community and finding your place creatively in a noisy world.

Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but preparation never goes to waste.In this encouraging birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Mary Richardson shares her journey from planning a home birth to an unexpected hospital transfer, a Pitocin induction she never saw coming, and over 24 hours of unmedicated labor that pushed her further than she ever thought she could go. From the daily prep she did throughout pregnancy, to the moment everything shifted at 41 weeks and three days, to delivering a 9lb 12oz baby boy, I just know you are going to love Mary and everything she shares in this episode. ❤️ What I love most about Mary's story is not just what happened, it's how she handled it. She is honest about the hard parts, gracious about the things she would do differently, and so genuinely encouraging to every mama who is doing all the things and wondering if it will matter when birth surprises her. It absolutely does. This episode is proof of that. I promise you do not want to miss this one, in fact, save it and come back to it as you get closer to your birth!Here are some highlights from the episode:How Mary navigated... nausea, sciatica, white coat syndrome, and a GBS positive result throughout her pregnancyThe provider switch she made at 20 weeks and why finding the right support changed everything for herThe daily habits and preparation that carried her through 24+ hours of unmedicated laborWhat happened at her 41 week ultrasound and how she and her husband navigated the decision to transferWhat unmedicated labor through a Pitocin induction actually felt like — and the coping strategies that helped mostThe moment during transition in the bathtub that she says was one of her favoritesHer third degree tear recovery and the holistic healing tips that actually made a differenceHer honest breastfeeding journey from those first hours to four months inHer most powerful advice for both moms and dads going into birth Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com.  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM! 

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a moment every parent recognizes—the quiet, uncertain space after your daughter has had a hard day.When she seems withdrawn or not quite herself, it's easy to step in with questions or try to make things better right away. But Melissa invites you to take a different approach. Instead of filling the silence, she encourages parents to create space—offering calm, steady support that allows your daughter to process her feelings in her own time.This episode is a gentle reminder that connection doesn't come from having the right words, but from being a safe place your daughter can return to when she's ready. By removing pressure and following her lead, you help build trust that lasts far beyond a single conversation.In this episode, we explore:Why giving space can be more powerful than asking questionsHow to support your daughter without overwhelming herThe importance of letting her choose what she needs in the momentWhy she doesn't need to have everything figured out to come to youHow to respond when she opens up—on her own timelineJoin Melissa for a thoughtful and reassuring conversation about showing up with patience, presence, and trust—so your daughter knows she never has to handle hard moments alone.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.We are looking for special people like you to help send a Girl to camp this summer. If you feel it in your heart, please click the link here. Every donation, no matter the size helps!Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

She survived the Haiti earthquake. Battled suicide three times. Got diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 46. And she will tell you — every single shaking was for her good. Aahmes Kubicki's story is not about what she went through. It is about who met her there.The divine appointment that set Dr. Tabatha free from a spirit of depressionAahmes's story: three suicide attempts, an affair, a double life — and the woman God sent to find herThe text message that arrived at the exact moment she had her antidepressants in her handHaiti 2010 — how the earthquake that killed 300,000 people became her turning pointStage one ovarian cancer at 46 — and how she chose faith over fearHer mom's stage four kidney cancer diagnosis five days laterWhat it means to be shaken to a place of surrenderThe bus ride that changed everything — and what Dr. Tabatha's progesterone did for herWhy community is not optional — it is how God designed us to surviveAahmes's upcoming book: Shaken to SurrenderAahmes Kubicki → @aahmes_kubicki"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." — Proverbs 17:17TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The text message that saved her life 00:31 — Welcome to Fast to Faith 01:00 — Dr. Tabatha at Focal Studios — a divine friendship 03:32 — How Dr. Tabatha met Aahmes — and what happened next 04:46 — "Krabby Tabby" — the childhood lie that became a spirit of depression 05:36 — Aahmes's side of the story — divine appointment 07:12 — Hormone Tame: the multivitamin that fills every gap 09:24 — Growing up in the church without knowing Jesus 10:45 — Her dad's cancer at 42 — and how she ran from God 12:17 — From angry at God to escorting — a double life 13:03 — The power of a praying mom 13:39 — The woman at the party — the text that saved her life 15:31 — Haiti 2010 — the missions trip that changed everything 16:27 — The earthquake that killed 300,000 — and spared her 17:38 — When your faith gets tested right after it's renewed 18:55 — The next earthquake: stage one ovarian cancer at 46 19:52 — Her mom diagnosed with stage four cancer five days later 21:20 — Fear or faith — there is always a moment to choose 22:10 — Allowing yourself a moment of humanity before choosing faith 24:04 — Why community is not optional — iron sharpens iron 26:06 — "We were never created to do this alone" 26:46 — The bus ride — Aahmes after surgery, Dr. Tabatha beside her 28:19 — Surgical menopause and what nobody prepared her for 29:17 — The progesterone on the bus — and the sleep that followed 32:06 — Shaken to Surrender: the book 35:04 — Panning for gold — the beautiful picture of surrender 36:51 — Closing: Proverbs 17:17Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith.Ready to start?

Have you ever felt like you had to keep your spiritual beliefs a secret? Like admitting what you truly believe would cost you friendships, family dinners, or your reputation at work? You're not alone, and this episode is for you.Will and Karen sit down with Jenn Bierma, an intuitive massage therapist, medium, author, and podcast host who made a bold leap from the spiritually open culture of Minnesota straight into the heart of Oklahoma's Bible Belt. What she discovered there... and how she navigated it... will make you rethink everything about what it means to walk your truth out loud.Jenn shares why she spent years using massage therapy as a "cover" for her gifts, how she learned to bring people into her world by meeting them in theirs first, and what finally gave her the courage to stop hiding. She also opens up about her personal relationship with Jesus, and how that relationship looks nothing like the religion she was warned to fear as a child.The conversation goes deep fast. We talk about the difference between fearing judgment from others and judging yourself, why poor spiritual boundaries usually mirror poor personal boundaries, why Jenn chose not to offer traditional mediumship readings despite being a gifted medium, and the extraordinary story of how a spirit at a networking event led to her publishing her first book.If you've ever dimmed your light to make someone else comfortable, this episode is a reminder that the world needs exactly what you've been hiding.In This Episode:How Jenn adapted her spiritual practice to life in the Bible Belt without compromising who she isWhy "coming out of the spiritual closet" starts with the conversation inside your own headJenn's relationship with Jesus as a guide, not a gatekeeperThe trauma she processed in eight hours of meditation that finally freed her bookWhy she teaches clients to connect with their own guides instead of relying on herThe one question Jenn always starts with before entering anyone's energy fieldConnect with Jenn Erma:Website: https://rejennerationwellness.com/Book: A Life Lived Medium: A Psychic's Journey From Fearful to Almost FearlessThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Sometimes the dream you were chasing is not the dream you needed. In this episode, Sam and Jen are joined by one of Sam's dearest friends and biggest cheerleaders, Tegan from Moosh. After 10 years in business, a team that grew to 11 and has since come back to two, Tegan opens up about what it has actually taken to come back to herself, her vision and the kind of salon she always wanted to build.This is a conversation about the slow, quiet realisations that only come from time in the chair. The grief of losing long term staff. The bittersweet beauty of regular clients moving on. The financial honesty most owners avoid. And the moment you walk into your salon, hear how peaceful it is, and realise this calm was the goal all along.Tegan is open, warm and full of the kind of gusto that makes everyone around her feel like they can do anything. But this episode shows another side of her too. The leader stepping into herself for the first time. The mother holding boundaries. The owner choosing service over sacrifice. And the woman who genuinely loves what she does and is finally ready to enjoy it.What we cover10 years of Moosh, from 40 square metres to a commercial purchaseGoing from 11 staff down to two and what that has taught herThe grief of losing long term team members and regular clientsWhy your business cannot be built on sacrificeComing back to your vision and rebuilding from thereKnowing your numbers as the antidote to fearHiring for personality over skillThe trap of panic hiring and why it never worksLeading through different seasons of life and teamWhy being a hairdresser does not have to be the thing you outgrowShe's back. And the salon she always wanted was here all along.Mentioned in this episode:

Libby Ward built one of the internet's most recognizable platforms for honest motherhood, and she did it by saying the things most moms were too afraid to say out loud. Now she's put it all in a book: Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself, published by Crown.In this co-hosted episode, Ashley and Erin sit down with Libby to trace the full arc, from the small town church community where motherhood was put on a pedestal, to the postpartum rage that finally broke her open, to the sociology class that reframed everything, to going viral on TikTok during a pandemic, to writing a book for Crown that she nearly wrote as someone else entirely.It's a conversation about what happens when women stop doing everything for everyone else and start asking who they actually are, and why that question so often doesn't get asked until something breaks.In This EpisodeWho Libby was before TikTok- a 26-year-old in a conservative church community trying to be every kind of mom at onceHow her second child's higher needs broke the plate-spinning and sent her to therapy for the first timeWhy her postpartum depression showed up as rage, not sadness and why that made it harder to recognize and nameThe shame spiral of “what is wrong with me” and the therapy session that cracked it openThe sociology of sex and gender class that introduced her to the mental load, default parenting, and feminismFinding TikTok during the pandemic and posting as a form of dissociation, not really believing anyone would find herThe moment she stopped making humor content and decided she didn't want to joke about things that were crushing her soulGoing no contact with her mom and how that coincided with the book deal coming throughThe writing process: imposter syndrome, a pivot away from research-heavy writing, and learning to trust her own storytellingWhy she didn't lose herself in motherhood, she never found herself before itDoing it guilty: why waiting to feel ready or unashamed means never changing anythingWhat “honest motherhood” actually means and why it starts internally, not out loudQuotes From This Episode:“I didn't lose myself in motherhood. I actually never found myself or knew myself when I was younger. Motherhood was the catalyst to help me find the self I never knew before motherhood even began.”— Libby Ward“It's not that I'm exhausted because I'm not enough. It's that the load is too much for any one person. That shift is so important.”— Libby Ward“How do you get rid of the guilt and shame? You just do it guilty. You do it feeling a little bit ashamed. And then you're retraining your brain — actually, we survived. Actually, it's okay.”— Libby Ward“I am so tired of women being the butt end of jokes. I no longer want to joke about the things that are crushing my soul.”— Libby Ward“You deserve to be well just for the mere fact that you're a person who deserves to be well. Your kids just happen to benefit from that.”— Libby WardAbout the BookMotherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself by Libby Ward is available now wherever books are sold — Amazon, Indigo, and most major retailers.Find LibbyWebsite: libbyward.comInstagram: @libbywardTikTok: @libbywardofficialConnect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Hagar. If you remember Hagar was the ‘slave woman' to Sarah. As we read earlier in the Legends of the Old Testament Characters it stated that Hagar's father was Pharaoh of Egypt, there in Gen. 12.In Smith's Bible Dictionary, he states, Ha'gar. (flight). An Egyptian woman, the handmaid or slave of Sarah, whom the latter gave as a concubine to Abraham, after he had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan and had no children by SarahHagar was an Egyptian slave girl in the tribe of Abraham. Despite the jealousy of Sarah, she became mother to Abraham's son Ishmael. Twice Yahweh sent an angel to protect her from Sarah, and in the end Hagar became a free woman, no longer a slaveNames in the Bible often say something about the person: Hagar means 'flight or stranger'. She was from Egypt, and was never fully accepted into the tribe. Sarah may have been a shortened version of Ummu-sarra, 'the great mother is queen' Abraham means 'father of many people' Ishmael means ‘El hears'. Twice when Hagar was abandoned, Yahweh heard her and helped herThe story of Hagar is closely bound up with Sarah' story, but is important in its own right because it tells of a woman's courage and endurance It is also significant because it explains the ancestral background of the Arab peoples, who are called Ishmaelites in the BibleThe story contains two central episodes: 1 The conception and birth of Hagar's son Ishmael (Genesis 16:1-16). Hagar, the Egyptian slave of Sarah, was made pregnant by Abraham, the husband of Sarah. While she was pregnant, Yahweh promised that her child would be the ancestor of a great nation 2 The expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 21:1-21). Hagar and Sarah quarreled, and eventually Hagar and her son Ishmael left the Hebrews Hagar represents women in the Bible who are excluded or despised by the people around them. This might happen because they are childless, in a society that valued mothers (like Sarah) a slave in a hierarchical society (like Hagar)  It was an accepted practice at the time to give servants and slaves as part of the dowry of a wealthy young woman. If Hagar was a gift from Pharaoh, she was probably an accomplished servant with valuable skills. Becoming the servant of a nomadic tribeswoman may have been a step down socially for her  Hagar enters the biblical story when Abram and Sarai grow impatient with Yahweh. Yahweh had promised Abram a son, but 10 years later, Sarai is still without child. So she devises a plan to “help” Yahweh fulfill his promise by ordering the enslaved Hagar to bear Abram's child as a surrogate, a common ancient practice for overcoming infertility Slave woman” already suggests low standard, but the narrator doubly emphasizes Hagar's outsider status by repeatedly identifying her as an Egyptian. Later in the biblical story, Egyptians brutally enslave the Israelites for 400 years, and Egypt becomes a symbol in Scripture for evil and oppression, other words “Bondage”. So when the biblical authors, writing after Israel's enslavement, highlight Hagar's Egyptian origin, they cast her not only as foreign but also despisedWhen Sarai's plan succeeds and Hagar gets pregnant, it says that Sarai was “despised (light in the Hebrew: qalal) in her eyes”. That means Hagar treats Sarai “lightly,” as though she's unimportant Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

FREE BOOKYou've tried everything.More communication.More patience.More effort.And still… nothing changes.If you're in a sexless relationship, this episode will show you why.Most men make one critical mistake:They assume she wants to fix it the same way they do… because she says she loves them.But love and desire are not the same thing.In this episode, I break down:Why trying harder is killing attractionThe hidden reason sex disappears over timeWhy fixing it isn't about doing more for herThe shift that actually changes how she responds to youThis isn't about tricks, lines, or manipulation.It's about becoming the man she responds to sexually… or seeing the truth clearly.If you're tired of feeling tolerated instead of wanted—listen to this.Get the free book “The Attraction Code”

There's a career and identity crisis happening right now, and almost nobody is naming the real cause.When you outsource your thinking, your creating, and your decision-making to AI, you're not just losing time. You're also losing the parts of yourself that made you good at what you do in the first place.TOPICS WE EXPLORE:The millennial career and identity crisisWhat overconsumption of tech and AI is actually doing to your ability to think, create, and trust yourselfAsh's own experience feeling herself disappear… and the daily writing practice she started to get backHow AI is showing up in client workWhere AI is actually useful (and how Ash uses it without losing herself in the process)The privacy risk nobody's talking aboutWhy Ash's husband builds AI, and still agrees with herThe medicine man with 375k followers, a fake product, and a lesson about what we're willing to believeWhat taking back your mind actually looks likeTHE POINT:AI isn't the enemy, but outsourcing your identity is. There's a version of these tools that helps you pull out your own ideas, refine your own words, and move faster without disappearing. That's the version worth using…the rest is worth questioning.MENTIONED:Entrepreneur School Podcast with Kelly Sinclair — Ash's episode on social media and alignmentAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.LINKS:Become the Regulated WomanGet emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth).Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip)Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.comWork with me 1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship Business Therapy (therapy + strategic mentorship)

We're back with another episode of blind reactions to the most unhinged Christian dating stories our listeners have sent in.If you've been following this series, you already know the drill. We read the stories for the first time on the podcast and react in real time. And somehow the stories keep getting crazier.In this episode we react to stories like:The girl who asked God for a sign about a guy… and the next day he got arrestedThe guy who would only hold hands during worship songsThe date that somehow ended with a trip to the dean's office at a Christian collegeThe man who compared a girl to a 12 passenger van while explaining why he wouldn't date herThe ministry leader who used a Samson Bible verse to try to convince a girl to marry himThe relationship that came with a very intense and very prophetic future telling momThe church play that ended with someone leaving their fiancé and marrying the GrinchSome of these stories are hilarious. Some are uncomfortable. And some are genuinely cautionary tales about manipulation, immaturity, and confusing spirituality with wisdom.If you've ever wondered whether your Christian dating experience was the weirdest one out there… it probably wasn't.

Send a textMost men assume she just doesn't enjoy it. Most women wonder why they want to sometimes and absolutely don't other times.The truth is more interesting — and more fixable — than either of them thinks.In this episode, sex and intimacy coach Annette Benedetti breaks down the psychology and neuroscience behind female desire, and gives you 6 specific, research-backed things you can do to shift the dynamic entirely.This isn't about pressure, persuasion, or performance. It's about understanding how desire actually works — and showing up differently because of it.In this episode:Why most men have been trying to create desire the wrong way (and what actually works)The neuroscience of the sexual "brake" — and why removing pressure is more powerful than adding stimulationThe difference between feeling wanted and feeling chosen — and why it mattersWhat the research on couples actually shows about reciprocity and desireWhy your nervous system is either creating safety or shutting her down — before you've touched herThe one move most men make the moment she starts responding — and why it kills everythingThis episode is for: ✔ Men who want to understand their partner's desire better ✔ Women who've been trying to figure out why their desire feels inconsistent ✔ Anyone who wants a deeper, more connected intimate relationshipYour Guide To Giving Her Good Oral: https://youtu.be/r7mJrSu_KRs

In this episode, host Ashley sits down with Nikki Weiss- digital thanatologist, project manager, and founder of Endevo, for a candid, eye-opening conversation about the intersection of caregiving, death planning, and our increasingly digital lives. Nikki brings not just professional expertise, but hard-won personal experience: she lost her father at 11, became her mother's primary caregiver at 21, later cared for her grandmother through dementia, and is now supporting her daughter as she navigates a caregiving role for her fiancé, diagnosed with stage four brain cancer.Together, they tackle the questions most families avoid and make the case for why starting the conversation early isn't morbid; it's one of the most loving things you can do.In This EpisodeWhat thanatology is and why the "digital" specialization matters more than everNikki's personal caregiving journey: losing both parents young and what that shaped in herThe "panini generation" why today's sandwich generation feels more squeezed than everWhy most caregivers wait until crisis to plan and the real cost of that delayThe project management approach to end-of-life planning: de-emotionalizing the process so families can actually do itHow to build a caregiving community instead of letting one person absorb everythingThe "silver wave" of late-life divorce and what it means for adult childrenDigital legacy: what happens to your phone, social media, subscriptions, and photos after you're goneGrief bots, digital avatars, and QR codes on headstones the emerging world of digital memorializationWhy you need a Digital Legacy Advance Directive alongside your will and medical POAThe Final Playbook: Nikki's framework for building a comprehensive end-of-life planKey Quotes"Live fully, die ready. Carrying an end-of-life plan is like carrying an umbrella on a rainy day — if you carry it, you won't need it. If you need it, you know where it is."— Nikki Weiss"Death is indiscriminate. It doesn't care how old you are. We'll all die one of three ways: sudden and unexpected, a terminal diagnosis, or a long decline. You better have a plan for all three."— Nikki Weiss"The most humanistic experience we will all go through is death, dying, and incapacitation. What keeps me focused is this concept of human equity."— Niki WeissAction Steps for ListenersHave the conversation before a diagnosis forces it. Pick a low-stakes moment (Nikki suggests the day after Thanksgiving).Know the three core legal documents: will/estate plan, power of attorney, and medical advance directive.Add a Digital Legacy Advance Directive — designate someone to manage your digital accounts and assets.Take inventory of your digital life: phone passcodes, social media accounts, recurring subscriptions, online financial accounts, and stored photos.Build a caregiving team — no single person should carry the full load. Identify who handles what before it becomes urgent.Visit finalplaybook.com to start building your own end-of-life plan.Connect with Nikihttps://official.endevo.lifehttps://www.youtube.com/@DigitalLegacyPodcasthttps://www.endevo.life/

Send a textRHOP - Reunion Part 1-10 Seasons, Zero ChillThe Real Housewives of Potomac – Season 10 Reunion Part 1(RHOP Reunion Pt. 1 Podcast Recap)Part 1 of the reunion wastes zero time diving into the biggest headline of the season: Dr. Wendy Osefo's arrest.

What happens when grief doesn't just visit once—but keeps coming back? In this deeply honest conversation, Vanessa May shares how she navigated losing her son Harry, then her husband Anthony, and father during the pandemic, all while battling COVID and later a cancer diagnosis.Vanessa doesn't sugarcoat. She doesn't spiritually bypass. She tells the truth about what it's like when the ground keeps getting ripped out from under you—and how she's found her way forward anyway.In this episode, we explore:The unique pain of compounded grief—losing a child and a spouseHow trauma lives in the body and can manifest as illnessWhy "resilience" can feel like pressure instead of praiseSoul planning, earth school, and making meaning from lossThe loneliness of widowhood in the middle yearsHow Vanessa still feels Harry and Anthony guiding herThe six women featured in her new book and what they have in commonFinding the balance between spiritual hope and raw human griefAbout Vanessa May:Vanessa is a holistic grief coach, certified grief educator, nutritional therapist, and author of three books including Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies and her newest release, When Grief Takes Everything: A Survival Guide to Devastating Loss.Connect with Vanessa:Website: VanessaMay.co.ukInstagram: @may.wellbeing.griefsupportWhat resonated with you in this conversation?I'd love to hear your thoughts. Join the discussion at grief2growth.substack.com, leave a comment, and connect with others walking this road.Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn't follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you're not alone.That's why I created the Grief Check-In. It's not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you'll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you're experiencing.

In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop sits down with Production Designer Cara Brower to talk about designing Hedda, Amazon MGM Studios' new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler—now streaming on Prime Video. Brower—whose credits include Candyman, The Marvels, Twin Peaks: The Return, Us, and Hail, Caesar!—explains how she found and transformed a single English country estate into Hedda's entire universe: grand staircase, dark entry hall, sensual bedroom, secret telephone nook, glass conservatory with a deadly chandelier, and a lakeside bonfire that bookends the story. The conversation digs into:How Ibsen's original themes of power, boredom, control, and societal constraints on women informed the design choicesLayering Victorian architecture with Art Deco curves, 1960s-inspired pattern, and bold modern art so Hedda's home feels like a socialite's act of rebellionDesigning Hedda's bedroom as a cold, sensual, almost Hollywood-boudoir space that belongs entirely to herThe engineering and cross-department chaos behind the film's glass chandelier set pieceWhy shooting mostly on location—with minimal VFX—makes the film feel more immediate and theatricalPerfect listening if you love period drama, literary history, and extremely opinionated wallpaper.

In this special Pawfee Talk episode, Carly and Sherry sit down over coffee with Nancy Guinn, the passionate powerhouse behind Dog Krazy, an 8-location indie pet retail chain known for its community roots and no-nonsense leadership. Nancy shares her powerful journey from running multiple pet stores to transitioning into franchise support, all while staying fiercely loyal to her values and people.We dig deep into a recent, raw Facebook post of hers that stopped us in our tracks—it was about the unseen burdens of leadership, the hard calls business owners make behind closed doors, and the strength it takes to stay silent when others expect you to speak.This episode is for every pet pro who's ever felt misunderstood, taken for granted, or stuck between doing what's right and what's easy.

Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air!Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawnWhat happens when you fight for a year to reclaim the company you built—and finally win?In this raw, emotional solo episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn breaks her silence and shares the news her community has been waiting for: she's bought back Tone It Up. After founding the company in 2009 at age 27, taking on investors in 2018, navigating a complicated acquisition, and spending the last year in intense negotiations, Karena now owns 100% of Tone It Up—with no investors. She opens up about the highs and lows of private equity, the days she wanted to walk away, why she stayed, and what's coming next for the community. From bringing back fan-favorite trainers to launching the new "Tone It Down" podcast, this episode is both a celebration and a masterclass in resilience. If you've ever fought for something you believed in, rebuilt yourself, or wondered what it takes to start over at 44, this one's for you.How do you hold on when everything feels like it's falling apart—and what does it take to reclaim what's yours?Fighting through years of uncertainty, negotiation, and emotional exhaustion proves that resilience isn't about never wanting to quit. It's about staying when every part of you wants to walk away.(00:00) The Big AnnouncementWhy this moment is both exciting and nerve-wracking for herThe core mission behind Tone It Up: creating a safe, judgment-free community for womenWhat The Big Silence is really about: breaking stigmas around mental health and self-development(03:00) What Happened in 2018? The Investor Story & Growing PainsThe reality of working with investors: when good intentions don't lead to good relationshipsThe emotional toll of the past 7-8 years: days she wanted to walk away vs. days she knew she had to stayGrowing up with the community: from 27 to 44, supporting each other through motherhood, loss, marriage, divorce, and perimenopause(07:00) The Year-Long Fight to Get Tone It Up BackWhy Karena spent the last year behind the scenes in intense negotiationsThe intuition that kept telling her: "I just want it back, big or small."How she funded the buyback(09:30) What's Next: The Future of Tone It UpNew fitness challenge launching in the Tone It Up appThe big reunion: Chyna, Stef, and Tori are back and just filmed workouts in Austin, TexasNew content across all platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram—all socials are backBuilding a home studio to create more fitness content for the community(12:00) Introducing "Tone It Down" Podcast & How to ParticipateA new podcast launching in January with episodes featuring Tori, Stef, and ChynaSolo episodes where Karena will answer community questionsHow to participate: leave voicemails at speakpipe.com/karenadawnThe Big Silence will focus on mental health and self-development; Tone It Down will be fitness, nutrition, and womanhoodReconnect with yourself and your community:We start the New Year, New TI-YOU Challenge January 5th in the Tone It Up App. Just download the Tone It Up App at ToneItUp.com/app and we will see you January 5th! If this episode moved you, please consider supporting The Big Silence...

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Leslie Menich, a 5/1 Splenic Projector and the founder of Live On With Les. We talk about her journey through burnout, chronic illness, mold exposure, and thyroid cancer — and how trusting her intuition pulled her forward when nothing made sense.We also get into what it looks like to rebuild your life around your energy, why Projectors struggle with burnout, and how clean living, sustainability, and nervous system health all weave together.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure where to start with taking care of yourself… this conversation might be exactly what you need.What We CoverLeslie's health journey and the intuition that kept nudging herProjector burnout + why rest isn't optionalLearning boundaries when people naturally lean on your energyClean beauty, sustainability, and simple lifestyle swapsHow Human Design helped her understand what her body was already telling herThe role of self-care, nervous system healing, and “starting small”Timestamps:00:00 Intro and Welcome03:53 Intro to Leslie Menich08:11 Health Challenges and Discoveries11:22 Trusting Her Intuition13:41 Leslie's Human Design18:04 Cancer Diagnosis and the aftermath21:47 Understanding Projector Energy and Its Challenges25:23 The Mind-Body Connection in Wellness26:52 Meeting People Where They are at on Their Journey29:39 The Importance of Boundaries32:28 Leslie's ICX35:44 Curiosity and experiences of an Open Emotional Solar Plexus center42:32 Feeling Aligned and Accepting What is46:42 Upcoming Classes and Coaching Opportunities50:05 Wrapping up with LeslieAbout Leslie MenichLeslie is a wellness educator, clean-living consultant, and sustainability advocate, blending real-life experience with grounded, practical guidance. She's the Manager & Wellness Educator at Baddhare Salon, a certified sustainable salon, and the founder of Live On With Les, where she helps families and businesses transition to healthier, cleaner, more sustainable lifestyles without overwhelm. Connect With LeslieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemenich/Email: liveonwithles@gmail.comVirtual Business Card: https://app.wavecnct.com/leslie.menich.aq8zDiscovery Call: https://calendar.app.google/CPJrTfryuY58j8Qv6Free Class — December 15th, 9 AM ETTopic: Mind, Body + Spirit FoundationsRegister: https://liveonwithles.myflodesk.com/freeintroclassSpecial Listener Offer15% off Leslie's 3-Session Clean Living PackageUse code: HumanDesign------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tired of fighting your own energy? Your Human Design for Energetic Clarity guidebook translates your Human Design into practical wisdom so you can stop forcing what doesn't work and start living what does. Grab yours here:https://www.humandesignhive.com/guidebookWant insight on your design, on your time? Check out the customized Audio Human Design Reading: https://www.humandesignhive.com/audio_readingGrab your FREE copy of your Human Design chart (Bodygraph) Here: https://www.humandesignhive.com/freechartReady to gain clarity on your Human Design with Dana?Book a Clarity Session now! https://cal.com/DanaHDHNeed some Human Design informed intuitive guidance? Check out my Email Intuitive Reading offer!https://humandesignhive.com/EmailReadingFollow Dana on IG: Instagram (@humandesignhive)Website: [https://www.humandesignhive.com](https://www.humandesignhive.com/)email: [Dana@humandesignhive.com](mailto:Dana@humandesignhive.com) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danaphillips.substack.com/subscribe

SUMMARY:In today's episode, Steph takes listeners deep into one of the most shocking workplace murders in recent history — the Lululemon case. This story follows the lives of Jayna Murray and Brittany Norwood, two women who started life on remarkably similar paths: athletic, ambitious, intelligent, and deeply loved. But as adulthood unfolded, their journeys diverged dramatically.Jayna lived a life full of adventure, discipline, and exploration — from her childhood in Australia to her graduate studies at Johns Hopkins. Brittany, once a standout soccer star with a promising future, quietly battled an impulse she never confronted: a cycle of compulsive stealing that grew more dangerous over time.On March 12, 2011, those two paths collided inside a Lululemon store in Bethesda, Maryland.Listeners will hear:Jayna's international upbringing, athletic excellence, academic brilliance, and deep devotion to her familyBrittany's competitive childhood, collegiate soccer career, and the long-standing pattern of theft that followed her into adulthoodA detailed breakdown of the crime scene and Brittany's initial account of the attackThe investigation's early focus on an unrelated suspect, Keith Lockett, and how detectives ultimately cleared himThe disturbing inconsistencies that led police to re-examine Brittany's storyThe emotional second interview, including the pivotal moment Brittany's brother confronted herThe psychological insight behind kleptomania—why the urge to steal can become an addictionThe truth about the altercation between Jayna and Brittany that nightHow Brittany staged the scene, lied, and ultimately confessedThe heartbreaking details of Jayna's injuries and the trial that followedThis episode explores:How compulsive behaviors, when left untreated, can escalate into tragedyThe consequences of avoidance, secrecy, and escalating bad choicesThe systemic failure of Lululemon to address repeated employee misconductHow confrontation — especially over conduct long hidden — can trigger catastrophic outcomesThe bravery of Jayna Murray and the life she deserved to continue livingSteph closes the episode with a powerful discussion on how we often trivialize stealing as harmless or childish — when in reality, it can become its own addiction cycle. Brittany's reluctance to get help or face consequences created a storm she could no longer outrun, and Jayna lost her life because of it. This tragedy stands as a reminder that ignoring patterns doesn't erase them… it allows them to grow.-----------------------------------------------------------------Giveaway Instructions Subscribe to the Murder in the Black YouTube channel.Choose any video on our channel and leave a comment.That's it — you're entered!The giveaway closes November 30th, so don't wait — jump in now!LINK BELOW⁠https://youtube.com/@murderintheblack?si=cr03m4ITJTzz01qX⁠Sources for This Episode:The Washington Post – In-depth reporting on the Lululemon murder, trial transcripts, and investigative findings.ABC News – Coverage of Brittany Norwood's arrest, trial, and details surrounding theft allegations and motive.NBC Washington – Local reporting from 2011 including interviews, community statements, and crime-scene updates.The Baltimore Sun – Reporting on Brittany Norwood's confession, trial proceedings, and sentencing.Montgomery County Court Records – Trial filings, witness statements, and verdict documentation from State of Maryland v. Brittany Norwood

Raghu sits down with clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck to explore the meeting point of dharma and psychotherapy.If you are in the U.S., you can directly purchase a paperback copy of Sanity & Sainthood HERE. Otherwise, head over to Amazon for both paperback and ebook formats. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Tucker discuss:Tucker's first mind-altering meditative experience on the beachIncluding the dharma in psychotherapy and Tucker's work in meditation as a therapeutic modalityHow Tucker developed a relationship with Sharon Salzberg and learned mindfulness techniques from herThe eccentric story of Grandma Allegra: enlightenment, humor, and being in love with the world The question of psychedelics—are they ‘necessary' for elevating consciousness?Working with the mind and the difference between content and process The pros and cons of the ego and why we need to first know ourselves before dissolving the selfThe Elephant Path, a nine-step practice for building concentration, insight, and awakened awarenessAbout Tucker Peck, Ph.D.:Dr. Tucker Peck is a meditation teacher, clinical psychologist, and bestselling author of Sanity and Sainthood. His specialties include working with advanced meditators and using meditation to help those suffering from psychological disorders. He hosts the podcast Teaching Meditation. Tucker began formal training in meditation in 2005 and has studied with, among other teachers, Sharon Salzberg and Upasaka Culadasa.Tucker received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brown University, and he received his Masters and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the College of Science at the University of Arizona. Tucker is a published author on the scientific study of meditation, focusing on how meditation affects the brain. He is a former faculty member of both the University of Arizona Department of Psychology and College of Medicine, and he is the founder and former Director of Palo Santo Psychotherapy & Wellness. He is the founder, treasurer, and past president of the Open Dharma Foundation, which provides scholarships to meditation retreats, and for four years served as the president of the Tucson Community Meditation Center. Keep up with Tucker and his upcoming retreats HERE.“The trouble is, the ego is trying to protect you from threats and it is very, very unclear on what does and doesn't constitute a threat. It tends to think any sort of emotion constitutes a threat, any sort of insight into how the mind or perceptual system works is more than you can handle, so what you want is to slowly get to know yourself.” –Tucker Peck, Ph.D.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever looked back on things you've done in the past and thought, "Who was I then? How was I so confident yet maybe so naive or so new at what I was doing?" There is a subtle shift Diane is exploring: How you don't get what you want, ou get what you believe you are. Listen to this episode where Diane talks about confidence and identity shifts for female entrepreneurs and why you need to decide you are the woman who wins. Our host, Diane Rolston, reveals why becoming confident doesn't happen after achieving. You can actually achieve because you've already decided you're confident.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why your identity drives your success, habits, energy, visibility, and results more than any action plan ever couldThe surprising research showing identity-based habits are three times more likely to stick than outcome-based goalsDiane's personal stories from being a rookie kicker in rugby to opening and closing her first U.S. convention as a keynote speakerThe three powerful benefits of stepping into your higher identity nowThe concept of meeting your future self and what happens when you realize you've actually become herThe three main obstacles that keep high achievers stuckWhat happens when you ignore this work How to complete the statement "I am the woman who..." and why acting like her today (not once it's proven) changes everythingReach out to Diane@dianerolston.com for 1:1 coaching opportunities.Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com

Chasing a C-level role? Today we explore what sorts of skills and broad experiences to gain in your career if you want to land a seat in the C-suite.My guest today is Tanya Graham, CIO icare.   In this episode, Tanya:Talks about her career journey from operations and manufacturing, through to consulting, tech and digital, healthcare, and strategic transformation How moving from UK to Australia provided fresh, varied experience and broadened her networking and industry opportunityHow transformation has underpinned every role Tanya has taken on throughout her career and drawn her to certain organisationsHow Tanya weighs up whether a new opportunity is aligned for herThe critical skills modern Exec Leaders need in their toolbeltGetting intentional about your careerTanya, on making good decisions for your career:"I have done a few decision making analyses when weighing up different career opportunities! There might be some non-negotiables for you such as learning opportunities; what the leadership team's like; where the organisation is heading; and what the mentorship's like [to help you make an aligned decision]." Tanya, on having broad experiences:"Executive leaders are leading the business, not just their function. You need to have a breadth of experience to work through the most challenging situations. This will also help you anticipate trends and avoid tunnel vision and also makes you more comfortable with ambiguity and change."  Links:Connect with Tanya Graham on LinkedinConnect with Rebecca Allen on LinkedinVisit the Illuminate website to learn more about standout Career & Leadership coaching for womenRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Tanya:Tanya Graham is the Group Executive Digital & Transformation at icare NSW where she leads the Strategy, Transformation and Technology teams, delivering the icare strategy through a focus on performance and care, uplifting and digitising experience, introducing new ways of working to increase responsiveness and speed to value, and driving the use of data, automation and AI to ensure better outcomes for the people of NSW. Having been in senior & executive roles for over twenty years, she has experience working with Board Directors, Executive teams and regulators, to drive transformational change across industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Utilities, Financial Services, Technology, Retail and Property, and Government. Tanya is a graduate of the Company Directors course, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), has an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), and is a member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET). About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

This Moms Who Build episode features Katie Higginbotham, founder of Katie Higg Design, a creative studio helping CEO moms build colorful, strategic brands that reflect both their expertise and their real lives.Katie opens up about her journey from agency life to full-time entrepreneurship, what it's like to build a thriving design business while raising (soon to be) four kids, and how community support helped her make bold moves like self-funding her maternity leave.Together, Mariah and Katie talk about redefining ambition in motherhood, finding alignment with your clients, and creating the kind of freedom that lets you be fully present for both your business and your babies.If you've ever dreamed of building a business on your terms or wondered how to balance creativity, motherhood, and growth, this conversation will remind you that it's all possible.In this episode, you'll hear:How Katie transitioned from agency life to full-time entrepreneur while raising her familyThe story behind her biggest leap of faith (and what helped her finally take it)Why community and connection were key to building her confidence and client baseHow she's preparing for a self-funded maternity leave with systems that support herThe mindset shift that allows her to build boldly and celebrate both motherhood and ambitionConnect with Katie:Instagram: @katie_higg_design Website: katiehiggdesign.comWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). What makes a strong father in today's world? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and best-selling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, joins Brandon Clift to explore the vital, often underestimated role dads play in shaping confident, resilient young women.Dr. Meeker has spent decades counseling families, and her message is clear—your daughter doesn't need perfection, she needs presence.You will learn:Why your daughter's sense of worth begins with how you see herThe three pillars every daughter needs from her dad: attention, acceptance, and affectionHow to balance strength with emotional openness so your daughter feels both protected and seenWhat happens when parents argue in front of kids, and how to model healthy repair insteadWhy fathers must raise pioneers, not princesses, by teaching grit, work ethic, and perseverancePractical ways to reset after work so you can show up fully at homeThis episode will change how you see fatherhood forever. Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, this conversation will help you step into your daughter's world as her protector, guide, and greatest influence.

In this episode, Karen sits down with Kendall Pattillo — a mom of two (with one on the way!), wife, follower of Christ, and graduate of the Pain Free Birth Doula Mastermind. Although she's just beginning her doula career, Kendall has already supported a variety of powerful births: VBACs, hospital births, birth center births, and home births.Whether you're a new doula searching for wisdom, a mom preparing for birth, or a partner curious about how doulas support families, this episode is full of encouragement, practical insights, and inspiration.Tune in to hear:Kendall's calling into birth work and how God opened the doors for herThe powerful VBAC story she supported at her very first birth as a doulaWhy doulas are both servants and shields in the birth spacePractical doula tips — knee pads, birth stools, showers, and headphonesHow doulas enhance a partner's role instead of replacing itLessons on presence, boundaries, and avoiding burnout as a new doulaThe confidence and tools Kendall gained through the Pain Free Birth Doula MastermindJoin the Doula Mastermind: https://painfreebirth.com/doula-mastermind/Connect with Kendall:IG: @everedendoulaservices @kendallpattilloWebsite: https://everedendoulaservices.com/Connect with Karen:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMSApple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

In this direct channeling with Mother Earth, Lori Spagna shares a profound transmission about Earth's ascension, healing, and her invitation for us to rise with her.Lori delivers a transformative and deeply moving channeling directly from Mother Earth (Gaia). This episode answers powerful listener questions about Earth's rising frequency, the consciousness behind planetary evolution, and what this means for humanity, animals, and all life forms. A must-listen for lightworkers, starseeds, and anyone choosing to walk the path of awakening alongside Earth herself.Lori talked about:Earth's conscious choice to raise her frequency and release densityHow Earth's healing journey is impacting all beings—humans, animals, and the collective fieldGaia's perspective on planetary cleansing, weather patterns, and environmental transformationWhat ascension means for our relationship with nature, energy, and divine truthMother Earth's message of compassion, unity, and her invitation to evolve with herThe upcoming planetary shifts and how to align with Gaia's new vibrational realityGet The Collection of All Channeling & Healing Transmissions here: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/5GcFUZs3/checkoutYou may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

Described as  'all striving no arriving…' Sarah thrives in the early stages of a movement - feeling her way into the zeitgeist of now & unpacks in ways that resonate with reality.  Ultimately driven by curiosity & shunning growth,  she talks about Wild Activism  as a responsibility of the current age with agency in tact. Having less fucks to give about speaking her mind & with a bipolar superpower, she shares how she is unlearning & returning to humanity to navigate out of a spiritual PTSD,  simultaneously saving but living the fuck out of  life', and why she is off to ParisLinks You'll LoveThis wild and precious life - Sarah WilsonHelen Lewis interview with Jordan PetersonHelen Lewis - Difficult WomenFirst we make the beast beautiful - Sarah WilsonSteve Jobs - Commencement SpeechPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs        Code: Future5Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Books - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togethernessShow notes  Taking her cue from International women of strengthOwning her intensityHas the lucky country become more racist and bigoted?Why laid back Aussies don't want their comfort boat rocked by the reality of the less wealthy.Why Aussie's are aching to not be the anti intellectual country down SouthFeeling into where the pain points are for the humans around herThe story behind donating 100% of the I Quit Sugar profitHer conscious decision to live rather than take her life by stepping into the option of shedding everything and letting go of ALL the things she was attached to.Setting a 5 year goal to be content w not being beholden to the endless desire for more.Trodding her ego into the ground & the outcome thrusting her into growth Every time she releases her grip & lets the flow of life back in - growth prevails.Learning to get engaged & enraged about the climate crisis Turn anxiety into actionWe live in a culture where discomfort & inconvenience thrive yet we feel alive when we are on the edge & pushed out of our comfort zone.Lighting the way back to loveDefining her DharmaFostering indigenous children as a respite carerThe responsibility of steadying yourself whSupport the show

Ep. 88: The Celeroni, feat. Oak -- Plugging InBuying in bulk at CoscoTake a trip to the Celeroni Pizza ParlourOak's mom listens to this podcast - so we call herThe gang reaches out to Dirty Gertie Summoning Cleveland -- who meets Oak"Zack Galifianakis" - gets into new projectsSelling various things at the Dodgers gameThe Nerd Test...And More!  Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Anytime there's an update to Facebook (or even a rumored feature!), thousands hightail it to Mari Smith's profiles to see what she has to say about it. But how did Mari establish such authority in the world of Meta marketing? How did she build her name professionally to become “the” Facebook guru? Why was Facebook the platform she chose to build her career on?What did she do before Facebook⏤and what might she do after? As with all good, aligned personal brands, the same motivating forces have guided Mari throughout her journey. Primary among those forces is her fascination with human relationships. Relationships got her to the United States to begin with. Relationships enabled her to explore a variety of career paths. Relationships have always been the core of her interest in Facebook; she does love tech, but the thing that has always fascinated her most about Facebook is its power as a connection tool.But as you'll hear, Mari's also looking more at the impact of social media on mental health, relationships, and society⏤for better and for worse.This is definitely an interview that you have not heard Mari give before. We delve into her personal story, her varied professional background, and her unfiltered takes on Meta, marketing, and what's next.In this episode:Leaving Scotland for San Diego (with no money or job)Saved by the Cake!Bartering for legal help“From cakes to lawyers to a mobile disc jockey…”SEO Master“My love and my tech”“Mari, you, you can't be Miss Email Marketing, technology, internet and relationships⏤you gotta pick a lane!”Discovering FacebookHer first Facebook Marketing for Professionals courseThe power of early Facebook networking (and the DMs!)“I just love to teach and to explain!”Human Design and 10-year cycles“I'm going all in with this.” Mike Stelzner and Social Media Marketing WorldWhy Mari has remained focus on organic social mediaFacebook vs. other platformsMari's current career transition“Mental wellness, mental health, and specifically, ironically, social media's impact and isolation and loneliness and depression…”“I just know how to market!”What has driven Mari in all phases of her life and careerWhy people trust herThe public, the personal, and the privateFind Mari:WebsiteFacebook InstagramMari Smith's Superstars community❤️Get Started on Your Personal Brand Journey with a sampling of Christine's Personal Branding Questions here: https://www.gritmon.com/talkaboutmybrandSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out weekly to ensure you don't miss a beat!❤️Get Started on Your Personal Brand Journey with a sampling of Christine's Personal Branding Questions here: https://www.gritmon.com/talkaboutmybrandSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out weekly to ensure you don't miss a beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Bailey Hughes, a powerhouse mom of three and owner of not one but two thriving salon and spa locations: After FX Spa & Salon and After FX Hair Studio in Broken Arrow, OK.We dive deep into the real behind-the-scenes of what it takes to build a business while raising little ones—from impossible days to unexpected wins. Bailey gets vulnerable about:What her typical day really looks like (spoiler: it's nonstop)The hardest part of balancing mom life and salon ownershipBoundaries she's had to set to protect her time and peaceBringing her kids to work—and what that taught herThe moments that have made it all worth itWhether you're a mom behind the chair, a salon owner, or both, Bailey's honesty and resilience will leave you feeling seen and supported. She also shares her best advice for any mom who's in the trenches right now wondering if she's doing enough.

Are you trying to grow, be more self-aware, and build emotional trust—only to feel like the conversations still spiral into conflict?This episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher is for husbands who are genuinely trying… but keep hitting a wall. It's also for wives who long to feel emotionally safe but aren't sure if their husband can hold space for hard conversations without getting defensive.In Part 1 of this powerful new series, we cover:Why preparing for emotional intimacy is like packing for the Rocky MountainsHow owning your own triggers—without blaming hers—builds trust fastWhy your wife may struggle to believe you're “ready” (and how to prove it through actions)The miracle of you starting the hard conversations instead of waiting for herThe power of pre-planning responses to predictable emotional landminesHow to stop expecting her to make things easier—and rise as a skill-based responderThis isn't about blaming you for everything. It's about stepping into your power by doing what only you can do—and watching what happens when emotional safety finally enters the room.Want to read more about this topic? ⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/embracing-the-role-of-an-effective-presider/Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBPs-VsmZToCheck out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/marriage-repair/⁠

Text us your thoughts on this episode!Terry came to me with chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and gut issues—stuck in a cycle of trying to fix her body with no lasting results.In this episode, she shares how her breakthrough came not from another protocol, but from uncovering the lifelong subconscious patterns that were keeping her stuck.

Is divorce a sin… or could it actually be a sacred turning point in your life?In this episode, Christina opens up for the very first time about her spiritual journey through divorce—and the deeply personal question that's been blowing up in her DMs: “Is divorce a sin?”With over 300 responses from her Instagram community, this episode dives into the truth behind what sin really means (spoiler: it's not what you think), the divine call that can come through heartbreak, and how to finally come back home to yourself after a painful breakup.

Send us a textIn this deeply personal and powerful solo episode, host Tanya Ambrose kicks off a brand new series, "Whole Woman Health Across the Lifespan," with heartfelt reflections and a necessary conversation about what it truly means to care for ourselves at every stage of life.Tanya opens up about a recent health scare and the wake-up call it provided about tuning into her body, especially as she gets older. From puberty to postpartum, perimenopause to menopause and beyond, our health needs evolve, but too often, we're not equipped with the tools, knowledge, or support to navigate those changes.This episode is a call to action, a moment of reflection, and a loving reminder that women's health is about more than medical checkups, it's about honoring our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being throughout our life journey. In this episode, Tanya explores:Her recent chest pain scare and what it taught herThe meaning of whole woman healthHow women's health needs change over timeWhy it's time to stop ignoring the whispers from our bodiesWhat to expect in this empowering new seriesWhether you're just starting your health journey or well into embracing your evolution, this episode is for you.Support the showThank you so much for tuning in to Tea with Tanya! If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and leave a review — it helps the show grow and reach more listeners. Join the conversation on Instagram using #teawithtanya #Teawithtanyapodcast, and don't forget to tag us! Visit my website at tanyakambrose.com for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @teawithtanyapodcast and @tanyakambrose, and sign up for my Tea Talk newsletter to stay updated with all things wellness and self-care! Ready to dive deeper into whole woman wellness? Download your FREE guide today and start your health journey! Support the podcast by buying a cup of tea.

We talk a lot about scaling in the business world – growing bigger, reaching further, making more. But what happens when you realize that bigger isn't actually better for you anymore?Enter Tracy Matthews. After decades of running multiple seven-figure businesses, she found herself at a crossroads: stay on the path of relentless growth, or embrace a radical shift – *de*scaling. In this candid conversation, Tracy shares her journey of stepping back so she can move forward in a way that aligns with her next evolution. Listen to part 2 next!What's Inside This Episode: The surprising way burnout showed up for Tracy – and why it wasn't just about overworkingHow to break out of the ‘wait and see' trap that stalls business owners from making decisionsThe moment of truth that made Tracy realize she was serving her business more than it was serving herThe key distinction between scaling back and strategically descaling to create more alignmentHow the pursuit of scaling at all costs created an unintentional bottleneck in her businessThe sneaky way fear of past failures shaped her decisions (without her even realizing it)What it means to build a business from joy instead of trauma—and how she's shifting her approachWhat she wants every entrepreneur to know about recognizing when it's time to changeAbout Tracy: Tracy Matthews is a Creativity, Branding, and Reinvention Expert, a Best-Selling Author, and the Host of the Top-Rated Thrive By Design Podcast. As a serial entrepreneur, she's reinvented herself several times and built several multiple 7+ figure businesses. She believes creativity is the biggest gift for navigating challenges, living a more fulfilled life, and having fun while creating wealth. Notable media placements include The Today Show, Entrepreneur, InStyle Magazine, and Elle. Through her podcast, blog, social media platforms, coaching, and programs, she inspires over 200,000 people weekly to launch, grow, and scale successful creative brands. She just released a new private podcast for women who are in a season of reinvention. You can download it for free here!Connect with Tracy: On Instagram @tracymatthewsnyVisit Tracy's website, Creatives Rule the WorldListen to Tracy's private podcast, Reinvention SeasonConnect with Adriane: Adriane's Instagram Visionaries' Instagram Adriane's LinkedIn Visit the Visionaries website ⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, host Amy Wheeler welcomes Alex Sabbag, author of Soul Dive: My Journey Into the Deep, yoga studio owner, and soulful entrepreneur. Together, they explore the transformative power of life's most challenging moments and the lessons learned along the way. Alex shares her powerful personal story, including how a life-altering event changed her perspective on control, surrender, and purpose.Listeners will be inspired by Alex's honest reflections on navigating grief, embracing yoga as a practice of equanimity, and finding freedom from societal and personal expectations. This conversation touches on practical advice for yoga teachers, studio owners, and anyone seeking to live with more peace, purpose, and presence.Topics Covered in This Episode:Alex's journey from Iowa to Chicago to California and the Midwest values that shaped herThe pivotal moment that changed Alex's life on her 33rd birthdayNavigating the two-by-four moments in life with grace and gritThe role of yoga in building equanimity and resilience during hardshipPractical tips for yoga teachers and studio owners to balance passion with sustainabilityThe importance of cultivating a consistent personal practiceHow surrender and acceptance play a key role in finding freedomThe intersection of business and wellness: balancing profitability with authenticityResources Mentioned:Alex's book: Soul Dive: My Journey Into the Deep – Available on Amazon and select local bookstoresAlex's website: Soulful Alchemist – Sign up for Alex's weekly poetic wisdom drop, Into the Deep with AlexFollow Alex on Instagram: @AlexSabagUpcoming Events:Visit Alex's yoga studio, Soul Dive Yoga, in Palm Desert, California. Whether you're in the area for golf, Coachella, or simply to soak up the sun, join a class in this welcoming community space.Alex's Retreat in Sicily: August 31–September 7, 2025. Stay tuned for updates on her website for this soulful and transformative experience.Connect with Amy Wheeler:Website: The Optimal StatePodcast: The Yoga Therapy HourSocial Media: @TheOptimalState

Episode Highlights With Heather GrayHer experience with many chronic issues and how this led to the work she does nowIf you don't recognize an ingredient on a label, neither does your body Your lifestyle of convenience is part of what is killing youHow coffee enemas can be helpful and why to consider them, even if they sound scary Sleep and supplements and how these things changed everything for herThe things she has people rule out before they start working together Ways to support sleep in order to recover Importance of outdoor light first thing in the morning for healing The core things (that are free) that we can all do to improve health before we supplement or try expensive therapies The inner piece of making time for downtimeResources We MentionHeather Gray - Free Guide