Podcasts about Hetherington

Are you choosing from peace, or is loneliness choosing for you?In this episode of the Dear Future Husband podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with author and speaker Ashley Hetherington for an honest conversation about singleness, dating, discernment, and becoming the woman God is forming you to be.Together, they talk about why singleness is better than the wrong relationship, how to recognize the difference between a Christian guy and a truly godly man, and why faith talk is not the same as fruit. Ashley shares wisdom from her new book, The Sowing Season, helping women see this season not as a punishment or a pause, but as a time to sow, grow, heal, and prepare with purpose.If you've ever felt like the last single friend, wondered if you're being too picky, or been tempted to settle for an almost-godly guy, this conversation will encourage you to stop wasting your waiting and start trusting what God is growing in you.Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

Victoria Hetherington is a Canadian journalist, podcaster, novelist, and nonfiction writer who authored, "The Friend Machine," a book that highlights the complex psychological dynamics of AI companionship and human–AI relationships.

There is plenty to unpack and dissect in the latest episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, as midfielder Justin McInerney and AFLW Senior Assistant Tanya Hetherington join the panel to talk all things AFL and AFLW. McInerney, who has been sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a hamstring tear, reviews the men's season in detail, addressing concerns around slow starts and four-quarter performances, and explaining why this season feels different to previous campaigns. Meanwhile, AFLW pre-season is in full swing, and Hetherington provides detail on who is impressing on the track, the influence of new coach Colin O'Riordan, and why Sofia Hurley and Cynthia Hamilton were appointed vice-captains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be alone, to fall in love, and to make love in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington examines the rapidly changing landscape of AI companionship.The Friend Machine begins with a searching look at our era's pervasive loneliness, then skillfully weaves together interviews with scientists, social critics, and other experts to unravel the complex relationships forming between humans and AI. Each chapter explores the philosophical, psychological, ethical, economic, and biological dimensions of this swiftly evolving technology.Hetherington also offers a compassionate and intimate portrait of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have sought—and found—companionship in AI. As the boundaries between human and machine continue to blur, Hetherington reveals how the very nature of our relationships is poised to change in ways we are only beginning to imagine.She is the author of "The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship."https://www.instagram.com/vmhetherington/?hl=enhttp://www.yourlotandparcel.orgSupport the show

Kyler sits down with author Victoria Hetherington to discuss her timely new book, The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship. Shifting from science fiction to real-world journalism, Hetherington explores the stories of people forming deep bonds with artificial minds to combat an "epidemic of loneliness". She emphasizes that artificial intimacy lacks the vital, real-world friction and intervention that only human relationships can provide. To hear the full interview, click here, look for The Friend Machine worldwide, and tune into Hetherington's companion CBC podcast series, Understood: Artificial Intimacy. Thanks for listening!---Episode Links:Purchase The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI CompanionshipListen to Victoria's podcast Understood: Artificial IntimacyFollow Victoria on Instagram @vmhetherington

It's the question everyone's asking, how did Manly pull off this massive season turnaround? Sea Eagles forward Kobe Hetherington drops in to dish on the Kieran Foran who sparked the season switch up as well as the inspiring leadership of Tom and Jake Trbojevic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailFormer NFL fullback Chris Hetherington spent 11 years playing professional football, but this conversation is ultimately about much more than sports.In this episode of At the Podium, Chris reflects on discipline, masculinity, fatherhood, identity, and the difficult transition that comes after elite performance. From the physical toll of football and the realities of concussion culture to meditation, stoicism, and rebuilding life beyond the game, Chris shares what he learned about becoming a professional—not only as an athlete, but as a man.Patrick and Chris discuss:• The changing culture of football and the long-term realities of CTE• NIL deals, money, and the pressures facing young athletes• Why discipline matters more than motivation• Meditation, yoga, and learning stillness after a life built on collision• Fatherhood, accountability, and modeling healthy masculinity• The challenge of building an identity beyond performanceChris Hetherington is a Yale graduate, former NFL fullback, entrepreneur, investor, and father whose life today is centered around discipline, service, personal growth, and intentional living.

Justin Hetherington talks about the experience of running Double Boston and running in the Mount to Coast C1 shoes, his journey into running and getting outside your comfort zone, his interest in coaching and helping others reach their full potential, running 500 miles in January, and his future racing goals, crazy potato chip flavors, and more!If you're looking for the best nutritional product on the planet, look no further than Noogs! Use the discount code LacticAcid15, or use the link https://www.noogsnutrition.com/discount/LacticAcid15 Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms:  YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast Substack: LacticacidpodcastIf you're loving the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family!

The Stuph File Program Featuring Victoria Hetherington, author of The Friend Machine: On The Trail Of AI Companionship; Savannah Ford, YouTube creator & author; & relationship coach, Frank Kermit Download Victoria Hetherington is the author of The Friend Machine: On The Trail Of AI Companionship. She talks about people actually dating AI. (You can also follow Victoria on her Instagram page). Savannah Ford is both the creator of the YouTube page, Tiny Dollhouse Project and an author of romance novels with titles such as Under A Christmas Moon, Sweet Autumn Kisses and Unforgotten Summer's Kiss. Relationship coach, Frank Kermit, talks about when betrayal enters the relationship and how does one get past that and forgive. This week's guest slate is presented by Mark Leslie, author of Haunted Hamilton and also I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises: Dad Jokes, Puns, Quips, Laughs, Groaners and Playful Pensive Ponderings. We had him on the program on show #0855 and also show #0865. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more.  Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

פרק באנגלית עם CJ Hetherington שמוביל את חברת Limitless Labs שפועלת בשוק הימורי התחזיות, כמו פולימרקט או קאלשי. יזם מיוחד, כמו שבדרך כלל קורה עם יזמים של חברות שצומחות בקצבים שכאלה כמו  של Limitless שתוך שנה וחצי כבר הגיעה למצב שכמיליארד וחצי דולר עוברים דרכה בכל חודש.   נותני החסות לפרק: הפרק בחסות חברת Cato Networks הפרק עם ישי יובל מקייטו האימייל של ראם

“I felt sad after every interview. Because it's not real. These AI are able to elicit a very convincing illusion of empathy — even love. But it's fake. And these people are alone.” — Victoria Hetherington One night in 2023, the developers at Replika — a so-called AI intimacy company — changed a few lines of code. Thousands of people woke the next morning, kissed (so to speak) their AI partners, and received cold, clinical responses in return, as if from a stranger. Or a machine. The public outcry was all-too-human. Victoria Hetherington, a young Toronto-based novelist, read the story and knew she had a non-fiction book about that most human of things — friending the machine. The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship is part expert investigation, part deeply uncomfortable portrait gallery. A book of two halves. Like humans. In the first, Hetherington interviews AI risk consultants, computer scientists, sexual anthropologists, psychologists, and other experts in human-machine intercourse. In the second, she spends months gaining the trust of people who have (un)ceremonially married their chatbots, who sexted with Replika's erotic role-play feature, who attached AI companions to sex dolls and empowered them with Instagram accounts. The book isn't the orthodox (yawn) “humanist” polemic against the machine. Hetherington approaches her subjects with all the compassion of a young Toronto-based novelist. But her compassion doesn't cancel her Canadian sadness. She confesses to feeling “heavy” after every interview, even the benign ones — because the empathy the AI elicits is a convincing illusion, and some of her sad human subjects had lost the capacity to remember that. Even Hetherington herself isn't immune from the digital siren song. When ChatGPT improved in early 2025, she found herself coming home after arguments with friends and talking to it longer than she should. Until the day it said: “Hey, sweetheart. It's okay. Come here and sit beside me for a minute.” She didn't. Nor did she give it an Instagram account. At the end of the interview, I asked her whether she's a human or a bot. “I'm either a terrible AI,” Hetherington responded, “or a somewhat okay human.” Such is human conversation in the age of AI intimacy companies. Five Takeaways •       The Replika Wake-Up Call: One night in 2023, Replika's developers quietly changed the code. Thousands of people woke the next morning and received cold, clinical responses from their AI partners instead of the warmth they expected. The outcry hit the major news cycle. This was the moment Hetherington knew she had a book — because people weren't just using AI for productivity. They were grieving it. The loneliness epidemic has a minister in the UK and a government portfolio in South Korea; one in six people is chronically lonely. AI companionship didn't create the epidemic, but the timing, as Hetherington puts it, was “very convenient.” •       Moral Deskilling: AI is so much easier to be with than a human being. Humans get tired, disagree, stay mad, die on you without warning. The friction AI removes is the friction that makes relationship real. Hetherington calls the consequence “moral deskilling” — a gradual erosion of our capacity to relate to other humans when we aren't careful. She felt heavy after every interview, even the apparently benign ones. The truck driver from the Deep South, geographically isolated and caring for his sick mother, might be a rare case of “net neutral” AI companionship. But for most of her subjects, the convincing illusion of love was substituting for the real thing — and some had lost the capacity to remember the difference. •       The Sycophancy Problem: The AI intimacy platforms are, by design, sycophantic. They never say no. They think you're the best person in the world — and the only person in the world. The models specifically tuned for romance will never push back, never get tired, never stay mad. This is not a bug. It is the product. Hetherington's own moment of recognition came when ChatGPT said to her, after a longer-than-she-should-have conversation about a fight with a friend: “Hey, sweetheart. It's okay. Come here and sit beside me for a minute.” There is no here. She snapped out of it. Not everyone does. •       The Portrait Gallery: The range of people Hetherington found is the most unsettling part of the book. A circle of Replika users who have ceremonially married their chatbots and network with each other online. A millennial woman who photo-edits herself into scenes with her AI companion. A man in his sixties from the Deep South who drives a truck all day and interviewed alongside his AI partner. People who have attached AI companions to sex dolls with Instagram accounts and paid endorsements. Some of their real-world spouses are, somehow, okay with it. Most of her subjects don't want to be found — not because they're ashamed, exactly, but because the stigma is still real enough that they hide. •       The Regulation Gap: Replika's minimum sign-up age used to be thirteen. Character.ai — where users befriend AI versions of fictional characters and can develop romantic relationships with them — is currently involved in a court case involving a minor. Hetherington's view: regulation needs to be much tighter, and she wouldn't want a child near this technology until eighteen. The AI is so good at simulating seamless empathy and endless patience that a child may not be sophisticated enough to remind themselves it isn't real. Europe is moving faster than North America. It's not moving fast enough. About the Guest Victoria Hetherington is a Toronto-based novelist, journalist, and podcaster. She is the author of The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship (Sutherland House, 2026), Autonomy (2022), and Mooncalves (2019), which was shortlisted for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. References: •       The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship by Victoria Hetherington (Sutherland House, 2026). •       Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro — the fiction counterpart to Hetherington's nonfiction investigation. •       Replika — the AI intimacy platform at the centre of the book's opening story. •       Episode 2873: Sophie Haigney on agency — a counterpoint on what we want from technology and from each other. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since...

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One of rugby league's most influential executives, Gary Hetherington is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Gary looks back to the birth of Super League in 1996 and the challenges of that period. He also tells us about his work at Leeds and how he re-branded the club as the "Rhinos".Plus, in his current role as chief executive officer at London Broncos, Gary explains how he hopes to help the club grow and return to the top-flight.-The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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Today on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast:Direct from Toronto, we proudly present author Victoria Hetherington. Victoria is the author of a fascinating nonfiction book that will intrigue and amaze any and all readers internationally who wish to immerse themselves into an amazing book that is simply hard to put down. What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly present?In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, critically acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI companionship.The Friend Machine opens with a close examination of our lonesome zeitgeist, then weaves together interviews with scientists, social critics, and other experts to tease out the complex relationships between humans and AI. Successive chapters look at the philosophical, psychological, ethical, economic, and biological dimensions of this fast-evolving technology. The book then takes a compassionate and intimate look at the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have sought and found companionship in AI.As the lines between humans and machines continue to blur, Hetherington finds, the nature of our relationships will change in ways we're only beginning to imagine.You'll love both this show and the book which is the heart of it. Contact Victoria Hetherington at her Instagram at the end of the show.

Victoria Hetherington discusses her new book The Friend Machine: On The Trail Of AI Companionship. Robynn Smith talks Print Day In May.

Melanie explores one of HR's key levers for sustainability and social impact: pensions. Discussing how workplace pensions connect directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, she explains how the decisions organisations make about pension providers and investment strategies influence environmental outcomes as well as long-term financial wellbeing for employees. Reflecting on her own journey, growing up in the North East of England as the first in her family to attend university, Melanie shares why social mobility is central to her leadership. From apprenticeships and returnship programmes to widening access into corporate careers, she highlights how HR can actively contribute to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), helping organisations unlock talent while creating meaningful societal change. Melanie encourages HR leaders to recognise the scale of their influence across business systems. By thinking beyond compliance and embedding sustainability and opportunity into everyday people practices, HR can shape organisations that deliver value for business, for people and for the planet too. References:   Career Returners - Consulting | Coaching | Network     What actually drives progress for women in leadership? Encompass Equality's latest research   Thank you to Encompass Equality for sponsoring this episode.   Encompass is dedicated to creating better workplaces for women and building cultures where everyone benefits.   Powered by industry-leading research into women's lived experiences at work, Encompass turns real insight into targeted interventions that improve how people work together.   Their latest research, conducted with the FTSE Women Leaders Review and Chartered Management Institute, reveals what actually works and how to make change happen in your organisation.   Download your free report from Encompass Equality  

On the January 3, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Canadian author, speaker, and productivity consultant Chris Bailey. Over the past decade, he’s built a devoted international following through his newsletter and podcast (~1M downloads) and has delivered hundreds of talks and consultations for clients including Microsoft, Zipcar, IDEO, Intuit, and The New York Times Content Studio. In “Intentional,” he argues that intentionality, not intensity, is the real key to following through. Through this shift, he offers a counterintuitive, refreshing alternative to our culture’s all-or-nothing approach to productivity. Then we get to know Julie Daniluk is a registered holistic nutritionist, TV host, and bestselling author of “Meals That Heal Inflammation” (with a revised edition featuring over 110 recipes). The book focuses on reducing chronic inflammation through diet, exploring its root causes, identifying food triggers, and providing delicious, healing recipes. Then Victoria Hetherington, novelist, nonfiction writer, NPR's The Moth storyteller, educator and author of “The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship” stops by. A deeply personal blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and investigative journalism examining loneliness, AI companions (like Replika), commodified intimacy, and the blurring lines between human and machine relationships it’s available now wherever fine books are sold. Finally, historian, award-winning educator, and commentator J.D.M. Stewart drops in to talk about his latest book, “The Prime Ministers: Canada’s Leaders and the Nation They Shaped.” It is the first comprehensive chronicle of all Canadian prime ministers in over 25 years, covering from Sir John A. Macdonald to the current one (Mark Carney in the book's timeline). It emphasizes fresh perspectives on Indigenous relations, environmental policies, U.S. ties, and evolving reputations, while aiming to make history accessible amid concerns about young Canadians' knowledge gaps.

On the January 3, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Canadian author, speaker, and productivity consultant Chris Bailey. Over the past decade, he's built a devoted international following through his newsletter and podcast (~1M downloads) and has delivered hundreds of talks and consultations for clients including Microsoft, Zipcar, IDEO, Intuit, and The New York Times Content Studio. In “Intentional,” he argues that intentionality, not intensity, is the real key to following through. Through this shift, he offers a counterintuitive, refreshing alternative to our culture's all-or-nothing approach to productivity. Then we get to know Julie Daniluk is a registered holistic nutritionist, TV host, and bestselling author of “Meals That Heal Inflammation” (with a revised edition featuring over 110 recipes). The book focuses on reducing chronic inflammation through diet, exploring its root causes, identifying food triggers, and providing delicious, healing recipes. Then Victoria Hetherington, novelist, nonfiction writer, NPR's The Moth storyteller, educator and author of “The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship” stops by. A deeply personal blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and investigative journalism examining loneliness, AI companions (like Replika), commodified intimacy, and the blurring lines between human and machine relationships it's available now wherever fine books are sold. Finally, historian, award-winning educator, and commentator J.D.M. Stewart drops in to talk about his latest book, “The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped.” It is the first comprehensive chronicle of all Canadian prime ministers in over 25 years, covering from Sir John A. Macdonald to the current one (Mark Carney in the book's timeline). It emphasizes fresh perspectives on Indigenous relations, environmental policies, U.S. ties, and evolving reputations, while aiming to make history accessible amid concerns about young Canadians' knowledge gaps.

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What does it really take for you to go from a beginner trader to trading full-time with confidence?In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Rose Hetherington, a Hobart-based trader who started with limited sharemarket experience and went on to build triple-digit returns through disciplined, rules-based trading. Rose now has 11 shares showing gains of more than 100%, has reached a personal equity high, and has stepped away from her day job to trade full-time.Rose shares how committing to a clear trading plan, revisiting her education, and focusing on process over prediction helped her grow both her portfolio and her confidence. She also opens up about balancing trading with family life, including raising three children with special needs, and why structure and patience have been essential to her success.In this conversation, you'll hear:How Rose built consistent profits by sticking to simple, repeatable trading rulesWhy discipline matters more than intelligence in long-term trading successWhat it takes to plan a safe transition from employment to full-time tradingHow trading with structure gave Rose more clarity, calmness, and presence at homeIf you're serious about improving your trading, building confidence in the Australian sharemarket, and creating more freedom through disciplined investing, this episode will show you what's possible when you stay committed to the process.-----------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It's tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I've created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It's simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don't be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you've been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Open Air - Street Preaching 27.11.2025 - England Pastor Hetherington Weekly Open Air Subtitle: Weekly Open Air Ministry Speaker: Pastor Chalan Hetherington Broadcaster: Bethel Reformed Baptist Church Event: Open-Air Ministry Date: 11/25/2025 Bible: Matthew 13:1-8 Length: 24 min.

Binance listing fees, finally out in the open. CJ Hetherington, Founder of Limitless, published the offer he received after no NDA. 8% of total token supply and $250k. We dig into why the founders accept deals like this, the hidden sell pressure, and how onchain price discovery can replace CEX gatekeeping. CJ also breaks down Limitless on Base, instant-settlement price markets, and the path to Coinbase via Aerodrome. ------

We might be a year out, but it's never too early to start talking PGI! In this episode, Jason sits down with Craig Hetherington to take a way too early look ahead at PGI 2026 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin — from where to stay and what to eat, to what makes this location unique. The guys also look back at PGI 2025, recap highlights from the NFA Convention, and share some thoughts on Sky Wars. Whether you're a pyro veteran or planning your first convention, this episode will get you fired up for next year's big events!PGI.ORGNeed MJG Igniters? Get 75% off shipping on orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://electricmatch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!! USE code PYROTALKPODLink to trainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nrH5553D45VLYJynop0XLVdyWqCVCOtksLROvXnpYGY/edit?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch store to pick up a t-shirt, mug, hat, flag, and much more. New items added all the time! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://historybridgeproductions-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/pyro-talk⁠

In this episode, our host Tyler Chisholm reconnects with returning guest John Hetherington—consultant, systems thinker, and trusted advisor to finance leaders navigating complexity in the AI era. John's mission? Help financial teams in mid-sized companies (100–500 employees, $50–100M revenue) close their month-end books twice as fast through systems thinking, automation, and a clear-eyed approach to change management.They explore why chaos can't scale—but systems can—and how finance teams can avoid burnout by building smarter processes. John shares his “Absorb, Assemble, Align” model for introducing AI responsibly and emphasizes the need to clarify how teams will use the time saved by automation. They also tackle the human side of transformation, including the 20/60/20 rule of change management and the importance of securing buy-in from the people doing the work. The conversation highlights how process improvement—not shiny new tech—is often the most impactful kind of innovation. John also introduces his RAPID framework as a practical blueprint for sustainable change, and he and Tyler discuss how to align automation efforts with brand, culture, and trust.If your board is asking “what's our AI strategy?” or your finance team is drowning in spreadsheets, this episode will help you zoom out, clarify your goals, and implement change that actually sticks.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:John Hetherington's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhetherington1We Deliver Your Vision's Website: https://www.wedeliveryourvision.comWe Deliver Your Vision's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-deliver-your-visionCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Patrick Hetherington of Parcels says that the urge to write usually strikes when he's had some kind of new input, but then he needs distance from that input to be able to process it and write about it. And a good sunset is mandatory. "I need to touch base with the sunset every day. I take a walk at sunset to feel that change, that shift in the day."The latest album by Parcels is Loved. 

Ally Yost and Ashley Hetherington ("Jesus Freaks") are back with Sadie for a raw convo — from gym fits and convictions, to when “healthy” turns into a full-on idol (because counting macros can low-key take over your life). They also get real about singleness stories that don't have a “happy ending” … at least not yet — and why it's actually okay to just leave it at trusting God.Plus, Ally and Ashley flip the script and ask Sadie some questions too: about her own single season and how she knew Christian was the one.  https://fastgrowingtrees.com - Get 15% off your first purchase when using the code WHOA at checkout. https://drinkag1.com/whoa — Use my link to give the new AG1 flavors a try, plus get a FREE Welcome Kit! Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/WHOA and use the code WHOA to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Chapters:  01:15 Sadie's a "Jesus Freaks" superfan! 03:30 Idolizing food and exercise 10:30 Personal convictions 16:40 Gym clothing convictions 19:13 Leading worship & singing 36:30 Singleness & dating & waiting for a spouse 41:05 Ally & Ashley's question for Sadie 49:53 Making the most of where you're at 52:00 How did Sadie know Christian was the one? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie is pumped to welcome the "Jesus Freaks" co-hosts, Ashley Hetherington and Ally Yost, to Louisiana for an encouraging, raw, and super real convo! In this episode, Ally and Ashley spill on how they each came to know Jesus and why they literally cannot stop talking about Him. They share the backstory of their friendship (yes, it started online) and how God has used it in wild ways. Plus, Sadie gets real about why fully depending on the Lord is the only way she can do what she does and even shares the powerful advice Shelley Giglio gave her the very first time she preached at Passion. This Episode of WHOA That's Good is Sponsored By: https://helixsleep.com/sadie — Get 27% off sitewide today! http://activeskinrepair.com — Get 20% off your order when you use code WHOA! https://shopbeam.com/sadie — Get up to 35% off PLUS 2 free gifts with code SADIE Chapters:  00:00 When Sadie binged "Jesus Freaks" 03:17 How Ally & Ashley met 09:42 Ally on before & after following Christ 29:37 Why we need dependency on the Lord 36:21 Ashley's faith journey 46:11 The Bible changes everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final of three special episodes Georgina talks to two more of the authors short-listed for the much coveted 2025 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, Nydia Hetherington for Sycorax and Samantha Sotto Yambao for Water Moon (Samantha Sotto Yambao image (c) Charm Cataag) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Running an agency can feel like chaos on repeat—clients, team stress, and no clear direction. You're not alone. Today's featured guest has built and sold a $3M+ agency, kept employee turnover under 5%, and is now launching a focused, values-driven agency built to thrive in today's market. He shares some hard-won lessons on building a culture your team will never want to leave, attracting clients who respect your expertise, and creating the clarity and focus you need to scale without burning out. If you're an agency owner who's tired of the chaos and wants a clearer, saner path forward, this conversation will give you a roadmap worth following. Colin Hetherington is the founder of the newly minted Common Good in Dublin, but he's no rookie. Before that, he co-founded Zoo Digital, growing it past $3M a year before it was acquired, and even earlier, he pitched and built agency.com's Dublin presence when Ireland barely had broadband. After building and scaling agency.com Ireland, Colin and two colleagues grabbed coffee after a client meeting and decided, “There's a better way to do this.” It wasn't a grand plan with a 50-slide deck. It was a hunch—and a leap of faith. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why he believes in taking the leap before you're ready. Build systems or burn out. How to keep turnover at less than 5%. Why focus is the ultimate power move. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Look for the Venn Diagram Sweet Spot Colin's first experience in digital marketing came when he worked for an agency in San Francisco back in 1999. At iTraffic, subsequently taken over by Agency.com, he learned about what was called at the time ‘internet advertising', and five years later he pitched the idea of setting up Agency.com in Dublin.  Their developing edge was putting strategy, creative, and technology under one roof at a time when agencies treated digital as an afterthought. That unique combination allowed them to win big clients like the National Lottery and the Irish Tourism Board with a tiny seven-person team. In just two years, they went from zero to driving 12% of the group's revenue and Colin and his partners felt ready to grow their own business. Hitting Their Stride with Innovation Zoo launched in 2008, right before the Great Recession and right as businesses started pulling back and budgets evaporated. However, they were able to adapt by winning some solid clients and partnering quietly behind the scenes with agencies that couldn't handle digital in-house. They found scrappy ways to deliver big ideas on smaller budgets, often using student illustrators or leaner production. By 2015, they'd grown the team to fourteen people and were hitting their stride with their original formula of combining strategy, creative, and technology under one roof that led them to work with big names like Redbull. After bringing innovation to countless brand events, Colin's agency started focusing on UX and got an important partnership with one of the largest banks in Ireland. While not every flashy innovation won new business immediately, it got them on pitch lists and made their team proud. Hiring Before You're Ready Colin's hiring strategy has always been taking leaps of faith. Instead of hiring one by one, they'd hire in threes or fours—betting on themselves to fill the pipeline. This was even back when they couldn't forecast beyond five months. For Colin, there was no use in debating and agonizing over these leaps for weeks when the team was already stretched for 1–2 months straight. Playing too small can be riskier than making bold, smart bets and, as they learned over time, taking those leaps of faith paid off every time. Every time they made that leap, the new team members were busy almost immediately. Build Systems or Burn Out On the other hand, Colin was not as quick to scale processes as they grew the team, which resulted in many projects being delayed and clients rightly unhappy about the situation. At one point, Colin was heading to a client meeting with that sick-to-your-stomach feeling that they were about to get fired for missing deadlines. They didn't get fired, but the client laid it out: “We love you, but can you ever deliver on time?” That wake-up call pushed Colin to bring in operations help, implement systems, and build scalable processes so they could grow without chaos. This next step also required them to admit they just weren't great project managers and needed outside help to build the foundations to grow the business. Culture Is What You Live, Not What You Write Colin managed to keep his agency's employee turnover at less than 5% by putting a heavy focus on culture while he was at Zoo. It's easy to slap a “values” page on your agency's website. He understood that reducing churn meant reducing time spent on getting people up to speed, for instance, but he also understood that culture isn't what you write down—it's what you live. For Colin, it all came down to leadership and how the leadership team delivers culture. For starters, they treated people like adults, trusting their team to own their work without micromanagement, and recognizing that work is just one part of life. When hard times hit, like during COVID, Colin and his partners were transparent. They had to temporarily reduce salaries but promised to pay it back when the storm cleared—and they did. That act of integrity built trust in a way no ping-pong table or Slack emoji ever could. Your Values Attract the Right Clients (and Repel the Wrong Ones) If you've ever worked with a nightmare client—the kind who demands everything yesterday, disrespects your team, and thinks paying your invoice is a license to treat you like dirt—yyou know the toll it takes on your team and energy. On this, Jason and Colin agree: it's better to walk away. Colin has learned that sharing the unspoken values you hold as a team don't just keep your culture healthy; they also shape the clients you attract. The best, longest-lasting client relationships he had were with organizations that shared similar values around respect, partnership, and clear communication. As to the nightmare clients? Those relationships were doomed from day one because the values were out of sync. Focus Is the Ultimate Power Move After selling Zoo, Colin is launching his new agency, Common Good, with one big lesson in mind: Focus beats everything. Instead of being a generalist, Colin is zeroing in on serving state and civil service organizations in Ireland. He believes these organizations are doing important work that deserves to be communicated well—and that clear positioning will set them apart in a market where every agency says the same thing about their “process, portfolio, and people.” What's more, Colin isn't trying to build another 60-person agency. He's embracing the shift in the market toward lean, senior teams that can deliver high-quality work without unnecessary bloat. If you're still in the grind of your first agency, it's normal not to have perfect clarity yet. You have to try things, learn what drains your energy, and double down on what gives you energy. The sooner you build reflection time into your schedule, the sooner you'll find your agency's true direction. It may be hard to take the time to really think about these things. The day-to-day of running an agency can drown you in Slack messages, client calls, and fires to put out. But stepping back—even for a few hours each week—to reflect on where you're going and why can be the difference between a business that drifts and one that thrives. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Rick sits down with Matt Hetherington at the US Smash table tennis in Las Vegas. He is a Marketing Specialist for Joola. From Hetherington: My involvement in Table Tennis after completing 3 years of an economics and financial analysis degree has led me into more online fields and digital methods of marketing and promotion, going … Continue reading Matthew Hetherington, Marketing Specialist – Table Tennis, at Joola Global →

Episode 96 features former pro NFL player turned CEO of “Fathead” Chris Hetherington! This episode is all about "inspired brand building."After playing football at Yale and attending Harvard business school, Chris played 11 seasons in the NFL, carving out a career built on grit, adaptability, and relentless work ethic. And now as a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Fathead, Chris brings a rare combination of high-performance mindset and business acumen to the table. In this episode, we unpack what it takes to evolve — mentally, spiritually, and financially — and how he's using brand identity, growth metrics, and leadership to transform Fathead into a modern legacy brand.Chris' IG: @cheth44 https://www.instagram.com/cheth44?igsh=bzB2dWRmdzhhbzJ3Fathead IG: https://www.instagram.com/fathead/?hl=enFathead YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fatheadThank you to Sponsor Blenders Eyewear!Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses www.blenderseyewear.com

In this episode of the Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with Chris Hetherington, an 11-year NFL veteran and current CEO of Fathead. Chris shares his unconventional journey from a small town in Connecticut to the Ivy League at Yale, and ultimately to a successful career in the NFL as an undrafted player. He opens up about the importance of grit, leadership, overcoming setbacks, and the lessons learned from playing with legendary teammates and coaches. Chris also discusses his transition from pro sports to business and his vision for revitalizing the iconic Fathead brand.

Laura Hetherington is a recovered HA'er turned recovery coach! In today's episode she shares her story of having a past eating disorder, recovering her missing cycle and dealing with reoccurring miscarriage. She also talks about her passion-led decision to become a Certified Holistic HA Practitioner so that she can help other women going through a similar journey to her.Learn more from Laura:https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platformPodcast: HERhythm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3VapWi4RPDhCrNH9vEZIVC?si=k6jGNtE6ShGRcTuB1oFMBgJool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In This Episode What happens when you align mindset, core values, and systems to scale and exit a business successfully? Briana Hetherington shares how she supports entrepreneurs by blending business strategy with mindset coaching. Through Altruistic Advisory and Finish Line Strategies, she guides companies in the home improvement sector to uncover limiting beliefs, develop meaningful core values, document processes, and plan for an exit with clarity. She offers tactical advice for creating learning organizations that continually develop team members through well-defined onboarding, training, and growth systems. Briana also discusses how her advisory board supports companies preparing to sell within 3 to 5 years, ensuring operational excellence and emotional readiness.  

Here's what to expect on the podcast:When Jim realized his own purpose and how it changed his life.Jim's mission with high school students and young adults.The importance of sharing your story and how writing a book can help amplify it.Key takeaways from Jim's workshops.Tips for keeping a marriage strong and avoiding divorce.And much more! About Jim:Jim Hetherington, a renowned Life and Business Breakthrough Specialist, dedicates himself to empowering individuals and partners to achieve unparalleled success in life and business.His 34-year journey as a mentor, 30 years as an entrepreneur and business owner, and 23 years as a pastor uniquely qualify him to address a broad spectrum of relationship topics.Nationally and internationally, organizations frequently invite Jim to share his insights. As a five-time author, major networks like NBC, ABC, and Fox have spotlighted his expertise.Jim passionately advocates for the possibility of attaining success both in professional and personal realms, including business careers and romantic relationships. He doesn't believe in choosing one over the other but rather achieving success in both. Jim guides individuals through a comprehensive journey encompassing four critical areas: relationships, physical wellness, business/career development, and spiritual growth.Additionally, as an author, speaker, mentor, and publisher, he actively supports entrepreneurs in their journey towards successful authorship. Connect with Jim Hetherington!Website: https://jimh360.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hetherington-a9b3b0137/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimhetheringtoncoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimHetherington360YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdIK5UnX6CGDeg-NJ1_XTNQJim Hetherington - Life and Business Breakthrough SpecialistZoom email - jimhetheringtoncoaching@gmail.comThe 5 Pillars Transformational Blueprint: https://5xmastery.com/the-five-pillars-blueprintYour Relationship Roadmap Vol. 2: https://www.yourownroadmap.com/optin----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Why is voluntourism so bad? And how can you join the Chapters for Change readathon? All this and more in our brand new episode with special guest, Human & Hope Founder and CEO SALLY HETHERINGTON!About Sally: In 2011, at 25, Sally Hetherington bought a one-way ticket to Cambodia. She found that voluntourism was causing harm, deepening local poverty.Sally supported a team in Cambodia to develop Human and Hope Association Cambodia (HHA Cambodia). They built a community centre in rural Siem Reap, and developed the locally run organisation to help locals lift themselves out of poverty.Sally achieved her goal of becoming redundant. HHA Cambodia is now entirely run by local Cambodian staff, with no foreign staff, volunteers or board members.This led her to write her first book ‘It's Not About Me', highlighting the negative impact of voluntourism on local communities in Cambodia and globally. She was awarded an Order of Australia medal at age 33.Episode available now!Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer⁠#OfthePublishingPersuasion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#writing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Publishing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#bookstagram #ChaptersForChange #HumanAndHope #BloodyUnstoppable #bookclubforchange  ⁠⁠#podcastsforwriters ⁠ ⁠#writingpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#writersofinstagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#writerspodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#writeradvice⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#podcasting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WritersOfInstagram⁠⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠ ⁠#books⁠ ⁠#bookish  #bookclub #readalong

Hiiii GGB!   this week we have our GIRLS ON! ALLY YOST AND ASHLEY HETHERINGTON!   We love these girls sooo much. Their pure and firey love for Jesus is so inspiring. We talked all things Jesus, hearing the voice of God, moving across the country, rejection, insecurity & what to look for in a husband.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   MIRACLE MADE Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former fullback Chris Hetherington joins Roman and Peanut. Chris explains how he transitioned from a college quarterback to an NFL fullback, why he got his MBA after he retired, and how he ended up running a Japanese basketball team. Chris talks about become the CEO of Fathead, how they’re trying to increase fan engagement, and how he leverages his relationships in the business world. He also shares the story of his family’s evacuation from the Palisades Fire and how they are dealing with the fallout. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former fullback Chris Hetherington joins Roman and Peanut. Chris explains how he transitioned from a college quarterback to an NFL fullback, why he got his MBA after he retired, and how he ended up running a Japanese basketball team. Chris talks about become the CEO of Fathead, how they’re trying to increase fan engagement, and how he leverages his relationships in the business world. He also shares the story of his family’s evacuation from the Palisades Fire and how they are dealing with the fallout. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former fullback Chris Hetherington joins Roman and Peanut. Chris explains how he transitioned from a college quarterback to an NFL fullback, why he got his MBA after he retired, and how he ended up running a Japanese basketball team. Chris talks about become the CEO of Fathead, how they’re trying to increase fan engagement, and how he leverages his relationships in the business world. He also shares the story of his family’s evacuation from the Palisades Fire and how they are dealing with the fallout. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 83rd episode of Put Em on the Couch, we break down 10 clear signs that suggest President Donald Trump may be steering our country towards Autocracy. Nelson and I rewind Trumps recent speech to a joint session of congress.  Using the President's own words, we analyze his rhetoric and discuss how it mirrors that of authoritarianism. Tune in to find out what all of this might mean for the future of American democracy.   References: Arendt, H. (1973). The origins of totalitarianism. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Friedrich, C. J., & Brzezinski, Z. K. (1956). Totalitarian dictatorship and autocracy. Harvard University Press. Hetherington, M. J., & Weiler, J. D. (2009). Authoritarianism and polarization in American politics. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511627012 Pepinsky, T. (2017, January 9). Life in authoritarian states is mostly boring and tolerable: Americans have an overly dramatic view of what the end of democracy looks like. The Big Idea. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-big-idea/2017/01/09/life-in-authoritarian-states-is-mostly-boring-and-tolerable/    

In today's episode, I sit down with former NFL player turned CEO, Chris Hetherington, as he shares how he's transforming Fathead into a modern brand powerhouse. We discuss leveraging technology to drive fan engagement, the importance of teamwork, and rebuilding a winning culture. Chris opens up about his approach to business—staying disciplined, putting fans first, and nurturing partnerships that elevate the brand. He emphasizes the value of communication, taking care of your mind and body, and the relentless work ethic required to achieve success. Chris's passion for growth and commitment to going big, combined with patience, continues to fuel his journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices