Podcasts about hidden cost

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Nurses are taught from the very beginning of their careers that patient advocacy is one of their highest responsibilities. We are expected to speak up when something doesn't seem right, question unsafe practices, and always put the patient's well-being first. But what happens when raising those concerns creates conflict?

Send us Fan MailWaiting to feel like it is quietly costing you your life. Bianca and Emilia break down why the belief that motivation has to arrive before you take action is one of the most damaging stories keeping people stuck, using a full gallon jug and a hand full of marbles to make the cost of "waiting" impossible to ignore.In this episode, we unpack why waiting to feel like it is actually a perception problem wearing a feelings costume, why every minute spent waiting for motivation is a minute of your life you don't get back, and why identity, not inspiration, is what actually drives consistent behavior. Emilia and Bianca walk through why "fake it till you make it" is bullshit, what actually builds the kind of person who shows up anyway, and the one question to ask yourself about the cost of staying the same.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation: #526 How Self-Disciplined Are You, Really? -https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XQm929yZSO34JXGr9mrzz?si=hSfEKWP1R1afIZAunXaVWg Learn more about:

What if being “the strong one” has become another way of losing yourself?Some of us don't disappear in relationships by becoming overly dependent on other people. We disappear in the opposite direction—by convincing ourselves that we shouldn't need anyone at all.We become capable, dependable, self-sufficient and stoic. We're there for everyone else, but when we're struggling, we keep it to ourselves. We override our feelings, minimize our pain and tell everyone we're fine—even when we aren't.In this episode of Masks Off, Kim explores how over-independence can become another strategy of the Inner Controller: a protective part of us that may have learned long ago that needing others, being vulnerable or asking for help wasn't safe.You'll learn:The difference between healthy independence and protective over-independenceWhy being “the strong one” can become a maskHow overriding your feelings becomes a form of self-abandonmentWhy you can be deeply loved and still feel incredibly aloneHow the Inner Controller uses independence to protect you from vulnerabilityThree small ways to begin acknowledging your needs and allowing yourself to receive supportBeing strong isn't the problem.The problem is believing that strength means you're never allowed to need anyone.Because becoming free to be your true self doesn't only mean learning to say, “This is what I want.”Sometimes it means finally allowing yourself to say:“This is what I need.”

In this episode, Dr. Judith reveals why dissatisfaction can persist even in a “good life,” explaining that the problem often isn't wanting more but having too many competing desires pulling at once. She reframes the key question from “What do I want?” to “What part of me is doing the wanting?” noting desires can come from preference, real needs, fear, old wounds, comparison, absorbed expectations, or the soul's quieter pull toward truth, growth, and authenticity. Using examples like Angie avoiding conflict and Claire the caretaker, she shows how unrecognized contradictions can make relationships feel disappointing and turn unspoken needs into others' responsibility. She offers a practical exercise—“the desire beneath the desire”—to identify what we believe a want will give us and what belongs to circumstances versus inner attention, emphasizing awareness over suppression.00:00 Why Enough Feels Empty01:01 Wanting Is Human02:24 Who Is Wanting03:28 Midlife Wants Multiply05:57 Desire Levels Explained08:12 Divine Alignment09:05 Too Many Drivers11:40 Angie Conflict Example14:13 Relationship Contradictions17:19 Claire Caretaker Example20:16 Soul Perspective23:33 Prism Of Wants25:33 Desire Beneath Desire27:46 Weekly Invitation28:40 Closing And Next Week

Why do we spend so much time worrying about the risks of making a change, but rarely consider the risks of doing nothing?In Part Two of Why Podiatrists Play It Safe, I explore 13 more reasons podiatrists resist change, even when they know their practice, career, or personal development could benefit from doing something differently.We look at the fear of being judged by your team, getting burnt by a previous experience, waiting for evidence before experimenting, comparing yourself with others, worrying about becoming too commercial and being afraid to stand out. I also explain why trying something new doesn't mean you're committing to it forever. Most business experiments can be tested, adjusted or reversed.But perhaps the biggest issue is that we often overestimate the downside of change while underestimating the cost of doing nothing. Not increasing your fees, improving your systems, learning new technology, developing your leadership skills or changing ineffective marketing all have a cost.And finally, there's an important distinction between discomfort and danger. Something feeling uncomfortable doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't do it. Sometimes discomfort is simply evidence that you're doing something you haven't mastered yet.If you haven't listened to Episode 433, Part One, you can go back and hear the first 12 reasons, but you don't need to listen to the episodes in order. Together, the two episodes give you 25 reasons podiatrists play it safe and plenty to think about regarding where you might be playing it safe yourself.For additional show notes, please visit the Podiatry Legends Podcast WebsiteConnect With MeIf you'd like to learn more about being a guest on the show, my best email address is tyson@podiatrylegends.com.Become A Sponsor - Are you looking for an alternative way to be noticed by podiatrists?  Consider sponsoring the Podiatry Legends Podcast; many sponsorship opportunities are available.  Please email me or visit the Podiatry Legends Website to learn more. And if you've enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on your favourite podcast platform. Reviews help other podiatrists discover the podcast and let me know you're enjoying what I'm putting together each week.Have you read my book? It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry

Send us Fan MailTeachers have been told to “do more with less” for decades. But eventually, less produces less—and teachers have quietly been making up the difference with their own money, time, creativity, and stress.In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa continues the Four Horsemen of Education miniseries with the Second Horseman: Resources. She examines how teacher generosity became an unofficial funding stream for education, why a single pencil is not really just a single pencil, and how teachers became institutional shock absorbers for poorly prioritized spending.Then, in the Career Transition and Job Search segment, Vanessa turns to ghost jobs: postings for positions employers may not be actively trying to fill. Every application consumes finite resources—including time, attention, energy, and hope. Understanding the dysfunction behind ghost jobs can help transitioning teachers build rejection resilience and stop interpreting every unanswered application as a verdict on their value.IN THIS EPISODE:• Why “doing more with less” is no longer sustainable • How teachers personally subsidize classroom operations • The difference between teacher generosity and institutional responsibility • Why school spending is often a prioritization problem • What ghost jobs are and why employers post them • How ghost jobs consume applicants' unpaid labor • Why networking can reveal information a job posting cannot • How to protect your confidence and build rejection resilienceRead More about GHOST JOBS:Inc.: The End of Ghost Jobs: Why Companies Could Soon Face Huge Fines for Fake Listings https://www.inc.com/chloe-rosenberg/can-state-lawmakers-exorcise-the-hiring-market-of-ghost-jobs/91395784Forbes: 1 in 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2026/04/09/1-in-7-job-postings-are-ghost-jobs-new-study-reveals-here-are-3-steps-to-avoid-fake-job-ads/Job Application Insights: Ghost Jobs on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/job-app-insights_the-job-search-by-the-numbers-what-the-data-activity-7427084888153145344-2ZTy/WORK WITH VANESSA:If your job search is consuming your time, energy, and hope without producing results, you may not need to work harder. You may need a stronger strategy and help separating what you can improve from the dysfunction you cannot control.Schedule your free discovery call: https://TeachersinTransition.com/calendarSUPPORT INVISIBLE EXCELLENCE:The crowdfunding campaign for Invisible Excellence: The Hidden Value of Teachers Beyond Teaching is nearing its halfway point. The book only goes to press if it receives enough support to cross the finish line. Find the campaign link at:https://books.manuscripts.com/product/invisible-excellence-the-hidden-value-of-teachers-beyond-teaching/Campaign ends September 19, 2026!Share this episode with a teacher who needs to hear that the system's lack of resources - and the hiring market's dysfunction - are not evidence that something is wrong with them.Connect with Vanessa Jackson

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Martial Arts Marketing For School Owners Podcast, Gus Lopez sits down with longtime martial arts school owner and entrepreneur Ali Alberigo to talk about the hidden cost of martial arts school growth and what happens when growing your business starts taking away the freedom you originally built it for.More students, more revenue, and more locations can sound like the obvious path forward.But growth also creates more staff, more expenses, more management, more responsibility, and sometimes significantly more stress.After experiencing the realities of operating multiple locations, Ali shares what he learned about profitability, freedom, systems, and why bigger doesn't always mean better.In this episode, you'll learn: Why martial arts school growth can sometimes make owners feel trapped  Why opening another location doesn't automatically double your income  The difference between revenue, profitability, and freedom  Why many martial arts school owners don't truly know their monthly expenses  How to audit your business and your life before trying to grow  Why simplifying your school can sometimes create more profit and freedom  What owners need to understand before trying to replace themselves  Why systems need to be simple, documented, and easy for your team to follow  How to decide whether expanding your martial arts school actually supports the life you want Whether you're running one martial arts school or thinking about opening additional locations, this episode offers a different perspective on martial arts school growth and what successful growth should actually look like.If you want help growing your martial arts school, book a call here: https://leadhuntermedia.com/Lead Hunter Media helps martial arts schools get more students using paid ads, AI-powered follow-up, automated booking, and proven student enrollment systems.

What happens when your business looks successful on paper—but behind the scenes, something feels completely off?In this episode, Holly sits down with Laura Schoenfeld to talk about what happens when the business you've built no longer fits the person—or life—you have today.Laura knows this firsthand. She was bringing in close to half a million dollars a year, yet she wasn't keeping enough of that revenue to make the business feel worth it. Eventually, she made a decision most entrepreneurs would be terrified to make: she shut down her multi-six-figure program and rebuilt her business.Today, Laura has intentionally designed her business around her strengths, her season of life, and the work that actually energizes her—all while raising two young daughters and working under 25 hours a week.She talks about why there is no one-size-fits-all business model, how to recognize when you're following a strategy that was designed for someone else, and how to diagnose the real structural issues in your business instead of continually trying to fix the symptoms.Laura also shares a simple 30-minute exercise you can do this week to uncover what's working, what's draining you, and where your business may be asking for a change.00:00:00 — Laura Schoenfeld's journey from a multi-six-figure program to rebuilding her business around her life00:01:30 — What building a life-first business means while raising two young children00:04:30 — Why an evergreen business model looked perfect on paper but ultimately didn't fit Laura00:07:30 — The danger of copying someone else's successful business model00:09:00 — Creating a personal decision-making framework instead of blindly following business trends00:12:00 — Using personality assessments, Human Design, birth charts, and AI to understand how you work best00:15:00 — Why there's no one-size-fits-all business model00:16:30 — The inside-out framework Laura uses to diagnose what's actually broken in a business00:19:30 — Why your natural communication style should influence your content strategy00:22:30 — Is your strategy really not working—or are you expecting results too quickly?00:25:30 — What happens when your expertise evolves but your audience doesn't00:28:30 — Laura's 30-minute exercise for identifying business misalignment00:31:30 — The business rule Laura has completely unlearned00:33:00 — Why social media engagement is no longer a metric Laura focuses on00:34:30 — Laura's advice to her younger self: be careful who you allow to influence youCONNECT WITH LAURA:Website: lauraschoenfeldrd.comInstagram: @laura.schoenfeldPodcast: The Nourished CEOThe CEO Type Quiz — lauraschoenfeld.com/quiz

For years, I spent more energy trying to prevent other people's disappointment by saying yes and doing more. And I did so at the expense of my own exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, we're talking about a specific flavor of ADHD overwhelm: the kind that builds when your compassion, your capability, and your rejection sensitivity all push you toward being the person who handles everything for everyone else. If you've ever wondered why you used to manage this fine and suddenly can't, this episode names what changed and offers four steps to start shifting it. In Episode 370, You Will Discover: Why caring, capability, and rejection sensitivity combine to make you the go-to person for everyone else The jar-of-sand explanation for why this pattern used to feel manageable and doesn't anymore How your strengths can tip into obstacles when they run unchecked A 4-step way for your ADHD brain to notice the pattern, name the belief underneath it, and practice the pause before saying yes Resources From This Episode: Episode 366: Overpromising and ADHD The Overwhelm to Action Intensive Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 People Pleasing Overwhelm 02:46 Why We Say Yes 05:18 The Hidden Cost 06:58 Capacity Jar Fills Up 10:45 ADHD Amplifiers 13:38 Strengths Turned Weakness 16:44 Start With Awareness 18:33 Four Steps To Shift 23:01 Practice The Pause 25:05 Wrap Up And Resources

Ever finish a meeting and struggle to focus on the task in front of you? The problem may not be distraction, it may be attention residue. Dr. Gabby Caviedes explains how unfinished, rushed, or emotionally charged tasks can follow us into our next activity, draining focus and productivity. Learn a simple 30–60 second "close the loop" practice that can help your brain fully move on and make your attention work harder for you.

For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, the drive to achieve can sometimes hide the very patterns holding us back. What looks like strength on the outside may be carrying a hidden cost. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with structural engineer, entrepreneur, and speaker Jasper Calcara to explore what nearly three decades of building businesses, leading teams, and solving structural problems taught him about personal growth, self-worth, resilience, and the pressure to be the one who carries everything. Jasper shares how his “Superman complex” helped fuel his ambition and professional success while also masking anxiety, perfectionism, control, and struggles with self-worth. He explains how learning to recognize those internal cracks changed the way he approached his personal life—and why the same drive that helps us achieve can eventually cost us if we don't understand what's underneath it. The conversation explores Jasper's Be Good, Do Good, Evolve framework, emotional healing, self-awareness, getting unstuck, asking for help, managing anxiety, resilience, and redefining success. Using lessons from structural engineering and bridges, Jasper explains how becoming more flexible and addressing our weak spots can help us withstand the inevitable “earthquakes” of life without collapsing. CONNECT WITH JASPER CALCARA Website: jaspercalcara.com CONNECT WITH STARTER GIRLZ Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. startergirlz.com WANT TO BE A GUEST ON STARTER GIRLZ? podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

Success is supposed to create freedom. So why do so many successful leaders feel more trapped than ever? On this episode of the Level Up Claims Podcast, Galen Hair sits down with executive coach and former Broadway tour producer Michael Ian Cedar to talk about the hidden cost of ambition, burnout, leadership, and what it takes to build a successful career without losing yourself along the way. Highlights: Why "I'll be happy when..." can become a dangerous way to live The surprising connection between Broadway performers and high-performing executives Why presence is foundational to better leadership How sensitivity and empathy can make you a stronger leader—not a weaker one Why your people shouldn't feel like interruptions to your day The difference between maximum energy and optimum energy Michael's airplane analogy for avoiding burnout What it really means to level up

Chronic pain can become a frustrating cycle of fear, stress, and nervous system dysregulation. But what if some of the patterns keeping that cycle going are happening beneath your awareness?

This time on Code WACK! What is medical debt? Let's start with what it usually isn't: spending too much on vacations, designer clothes, or other luxuries. Medical debt often starts with something nobody planned for: an accident, illness, emergency room visit, or hospitalization. This week, we're looking at the hidden costs of getting sick in America, what happens when patients are left with medical debt they never expected, and why even having insurance doesn't necessarily protect people from huge bills. Joining us is Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League, the nation's oldest consumer advocacy organization. This is the first of two episodes with Sally. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Your healthcare practice looks organized from the outside. But behind the scenes, samples get lost, clinicians spend time hunting for things, and departments operate like they're held together by duct tape. Sam Yeruva, founder of PYCUBE, Inc., reveals why this happens and how operational intelligence fixes it.  Operational intelligence means connecting data across your workflows so you can see bottlenecks and waste in real time. Sam shares why hospitals struggle despite being well-funded, how healthcare can use AI as an assistant (not a replacement for clinical judgment), and what the four pillars of any workflow actually are: people, process, tools, and training.  In this episode, you'll hear about the time biopsies were lost in a loading dock, why 99% of clinicians want to spend more time at bedside, and Sam's powerful one-liner: "Respect the problem." He also explains why picking one strategic question and sticking with it beats trying to solve everything at once.  Practical, honest, and deeply relevant for any practice owner thinking about how to scale sustainably.  Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.    Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

Debbie Simmons, founder of the Architecture of Trust framework and known as The Legacy Architect, who helps founders, executives, leadership teams, and organisations strengthen trust, alignment, culture, and long-term legacy.Through advisory consulting, executive coaching, leadership diagnostics, keynote speaking, and organisational trust architecture work, Debbie helps leaders identify the hidden structural fractures that can quietly erode decision-making, execution, governance, and growth.Now, Debbie's work is rooted in the belief that trust is not just a personality trait or communication issue, but a leadership system that must be intentionally built and sustained, especially under pressure.And while she is navigating her own season of growth, responsibility, and expansion, Debbie is helping leaders understand that pressure does not always mean something is breaking. Sometimes, it reveals what must be strengthened for the next level of impact.Here's where to find more:https://www.facebook.com/TheDebbieSimmonsSpeaks https://www.youtube.com/@TheDebbieSimmonsSpeaks https://www.instagram.com/thedebbiesimmons/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedebbiesimmons/ www.architectureoftrust.co www.bettercalldebbie.com www.thedebbiesimmons.com________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

What if confidence isn't something you gain before taking action, but something you build by taking action? In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack why so many people stay stuck waiting to feel ready, and why confidence actually comes from moving forward before you feel capable. They explore the connection between confidence, competence, courage, and identity, revealing how taking action, embracing failure, and betting on yourself can reshape the way you see what's possible. You'll learn why experience is the fastest path to confidence, how small wins can strengthen your identity, and why the most powerful decision you can make is often to simply go for it.Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic of conversation.Why confidence is so important.Acting your way to confidence through action.The relationship between confidence and competence. Arash explains why doing comes first, then confidence follows.Betting on yourself: why you can't be in fear and action at the same time. The importance of having a great relationship with failure. Arash unpacks the difference between certainty and confidence.Discover the fastest way to accelerate confidence. The biggest pay-off to improving your confidence. He defines identity and confidence, and shares how they work together.Building confidence in an area where you feel knocked down. Faking it less and making it more: living in your future in the present moment. He breaks down the relationship between confidence and courage. Activating your I-don't-give-an-F-muscle.Arash's key takeaway from today's episode: just do it! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Episode 165: The Hidden Cost of People PleasingVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookEmail Voss Coaching CoMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

How much does misalignment really cost? Most people think about missed goals or lost revenue. Anthony "AJ" Vaughan challenges you to look deeper and consider the human cost when leaders fail to communicate, listen, and create environments where people feel safe speaking up. Through stories from his own successes and painful failures, AJ explains why alignment begins long before strategy meetings. You'll discover how honest communication, thoughtful onboarding, rewarding courage, and putting employees first can transform the way people work together. By the end of this episode, you'll likely find yourself looking differently at your own team—and asking where better communication could prevent tomorrow's biggest problems. AJ is a partnerships and growth leader, an HR tech strategist, and founder of The E1B2 Collective, built on the belief that when organizations put employees first, stronger business outcomes follow. He works across three areas—leadership behavior, employee experience, and business performance— to help companies close the gap between what they say matters and how their teams actually operate. AJ is also the host of The Business of Alignment podcast, where he has led more than 1,000 conversations with HR and business leaders around trust, clarity, alignment, and what it really takes to build healthy organizations. You'll discoverWhy misalignment hurts people before profits How one ignored conversation changed AJ's career What great onboarding really accomplishes Why rewarding courage changes culture How honest communication prevents costly mistakesConnect with Anthony (AJ) Vaughan on Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-vaughan-8ba8a8172/ Website The E1B2 Collective https://thee1b2collective.com/ Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailEvery business decision has a cost.When you say yes to one thing, you are saying no to something else. And when you say no, you may be choosing consequences you never intended.In this episode of the EntreMD Podcast, Dr. Una breaks down how seemingly small decisions around visibility, team building, pricing, and investing in your own growth can have a major impact on your business, your income, your time, and your ability to serve.You'll learn how to evaluate both sides of a decision, recognize the expensive choices that may be holding your business back, and start making more profitable decisions as a physician entrepreneur.If you want to build a business that gives you greater impact, financial freedom, and time freedom, this episode will help you think more strategically about the choices you make every day.Tune in!Additional Resources:Learn more about my 12-month program. Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Apply here.Grab a copy of the "The 7-Figure Physician CEO" book. When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways: The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go hereAdditional Resources:Learn more about my 12-month program. Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Apply here.Grab a copy of the "The 7-Figure Physician CEO" book. When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways: The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go here ...

Your institution is spending real money to bring people to the front door, and most of them never get through it. Cornerstone Advisors found 3.36 digital checking applications abandoned for every one completed, or nearly 9,000 potential accounts at the average institution. Research from Debbie puts average application completion around 15%, with the ID upload as the single biggest drop-off point, and some institutions decline 70% of the applications they receive. Meanwhile the average cost to acquire a member runs around $489. Most of that gets treated as a KYC and compliance requirement, and most of the time it is not. The customer identification program rule is risk-based. It permits non-documentary verification, allows identity to be verified within a reasonable time after an account is opened, and expects your procedures to define what someone can do while verification is still underway. Most systems only have approved and declined. Jim Marous looks at what the identity decision is costing banks and credit unions at the new account desk and in digital account opening, why the same gate gets run again on customers who have been with you for years, and what a risk-based verification path looks like in practice. Featuring research from Cornerstone Advisors, FICO and Debbie. Hosted by Jim Marous. Subscribe to Banking Transformed for new episodes multiple times each week.

Before investing in a spray foam rig, cutting corners on power, trailer capacity, or layout can cost thousands in unexpected downtime and repairs. Discover what truly makes a mobile setup reliable and built to endure heavy industrial field use. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ken Allison interviews Jay Hutchek. Selecting the right spray foam rig involves far more than picking out high-end pumps and spray guns. Industry veteran Jay Hutchek from Millennium Custom Coatings shares critical insights earned over decades of spraying, building, and servicing over a thousand equipment setups. From trailer axle weight limits to electrical design and generator ventilation, Jay breaks down why cheap upfront options often fall apart before the spraying machinery ever wears out. The conversation also explores smart equipment maintenance, managing throat seal lube (TSL) to prevent fluid pump failures, and knowing when to invest in advanced cellular monitoring technology. Whether you are an owner-operator looking to purchase your first setup or expand an existing fleet, this discussion offers practical guidance to avoid common pitfalls, control costs, and keep job sites operating smoothly. Inside this episode... 02:45 – The Hidden Cost of Cheap Rigs: Why trailer frame construction and axle sizing matter as much as the spraying equipment. 05:40 – Critical Rig Design Mistakes: Addressing common hazards related to electrical wiring, layout, and generator ventilation. 07:40 – Maintenance & Common Repairs: Essential fluid pump care, maintaining throat seal lube (TSL), and reducing equipment downtime. 11:00 – Modern Technology & Remote Monitoring: Using cellular-based job site tracking and automatic safety cut-offs to protect high-production jobs. 17:10 – Smart Upgrades vs. Unnecessary Costs: Choosing functional rig setups over expensive extras without sacrificing quality.

This time on Code WACK! What is medical debt? Let's look at what it's not.  It's not excessive spending on a pricey vacation, or on designer clothing or expensive watches. Medical debt usually happens when an unexpected accident or illness lands you in the emergency room or the hospital. Focus on the word 'unexpected.' Then add the word 'expensive.' Today we're talking about the hidden costs of getting sick in America, the patients whose lives have been upended by medical debt, and why the system is failing the people it's supposed to serve.  Joining us is Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League, the nation's oldest consumer advocacy organization, working with both consumers and workers since 1899. This is the first of two episodes with Sally Greenberg. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.  

Annie Steicke is a RVP with Arbonne. For 13 years she believed great leaders stayed strong no matter what. They didn't let their team see them struggle. They stayed positive, held everything together, and carried the weight silently. From the outside, her business looked successful. Inside, leadership was getting heavier. In this episode of Behind the Rank, Annie shares what happened when she realized she had spent years confusing perfomrance with leadership, why pretending everything was okay slowly disconnected her from her self and the people she loved most, and how one simple act of telling the truth changed everything. Together, we explore: Why so many good leaders mistake emotional disconnection for strength The hidden cost of always feelilng like you have to hold it together for everyone else What happened when Annie shared a post she'd spent years believing she could never write What LOVE-LED Leadership looks like when you stop performing and start leading form who you really are If you've ever felt like being a strong leader meant hiding what you were carrying, I think this conversation will help you see leadership, and yourself, in a completely different way. Wondering why your business only works when YOU'RE working? Join me for my brand new free, live diagnostic Leadership Ceiling Experience! It's a weekly live session that happens at 12 ET on Tuesday each week.  https://courses.yourvirtualupline.com/ceiling 

Picture Chicago in the dead of winter. It's a cold morning, still dark as students walk the icy sidewalks to school. On the far south side of the city, Dawes Elementary School teacher Anne Shippy watches her middle school students walk in without hats and without gloves. They often don't have school supplies either like pencils, notebooks, or folders. And the classroom needs books.

Send me feedback!Mayor Mamdani announced the start of his city-owned grocery stores and it has people talking. At risk of sounding like every slick salesman ever, I'm going to discuss a major element that most other shows and commentators are missing.Candidate BookingSUPPORT THE SHOWGet a 10% discount by using the code LibertyDad at Black Guns Matter shop.OR, use the referral linkFIND ME ELSEWHERELinktreeSupport the show

Every day, households around the world throw away more than one billion meals. Globally, nearly 1.05 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year, roughly one-fifth of all the food we produce.But food waste is about far more than leftovers. Every wasted meal also means wasted land, water, energy and labour, while contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and costing the global economy nearly a trillion dollars each year.And then there is India. The country is estimated to waste more than 78 million tonnes of food annually, even as millions continue to face food insecurity and malnutrition.So why does food waste coexist with hunger?In this episode, we explore “The Hidden Cost of Food Waste” with Vandana Singh, Director at the Food Security Foundation India, and examine why reducing food waste is critical to building more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems.CreditsGuest: Vandana SinghHost: Shreya MResearch: Alisha CArtwork: PriyankaProduced by: The Good SightConcept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India#FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Hunger #Nutrition #TheGoodSight

Have you ever reached the end of the day and thought, I got everything done, so why do I still feel completely drained? From the outside everything looks fine, deadlines met, plates spinning, but inside you're running on empty. Theresa Lear Levine, an EFT master practitioner and hypnotherapist who works with trauma, ADHD, and subconscious healing, joins host Swati to talk about why achievement is often a coping mechanism rather than proof that you're okay, the small signs that you're running on empty, and why healing setbacks are part of real progress, not evidence that something's wrong. About the Guest: Theresa Lear Levine is an EFT master practitioner, hypnotherapist, and the author of the internationally bestselling book Becoming More Me: Tapping into Success, Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom. She is the founder of Becoming More Me and host of the Becoming More Me podcast, helping high-achieving women heal trauma, ADHD, and high-functioning anxiety through nervous system regulation and subconscious work. Key Takeaways: Struggle doesn't have to look like falling apart, achievement is often a coping mechanism, not proof that you're okay. Watch for small signs: Sunday night dread, rest that doesn't restore you, irritability with the people closest to you. A 30 second pause, feet on the floor, one deep breath, asking what you actually need, is enough to interrupt the stacking of an overactivated day. Backsliding is part of how healing works, not evidence it's failing, the old pattern often gets louder right before it loosens its grip. Before saying yes to the next thing, pause and ask if you're moving from inspiration or urgency, they can feel identical but they take you to very different places. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://theresalearlevine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresalearlevine/

There's a kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up in your calendar. It's the invisible work of holding everything together, of being the one everyone turns to, the one who never cracks. You carry it so well that people forget you're carrying anything at all, and eventually, you start to forget too. Natasha Bryant, a licensed therapist and confidence mindset coach who works with high-achieving women, joins host Sreemedha to talk about what over-functioning really costs, why it so often gets mistaken for strength, and how to start setting boundaries without the guilt of letting anyone down. About the Guest: Natasha Bryant, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, execution strategist, and keynote speaker, and the founder of Speak Life Transformation. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she helps high-achieving women navigate burnout, self-doubt, and perfectionism, blending clinical expertise with mindset coaching to help clients build sustainable success without losing themselves in the process. Key Takeaways: Over-functioning isn't going above and beyond for impact, it's often proving your worth to spaces you fear you don't belong in. Watch for burnout signs like emotional exhaustion, cognitive fog, and quiet resentment toward people who never step up the way you do. Ask yourself: is there a responsibility I'm carrying that was never mine to carry in the first place? Setting a boundary doesn't always mean saying no to someone else, sometimes it just means not doing the solving for them. Less stress, more time, and things feeling simpler are signs the shift is working, that's often more available than you think. Connect With the Guest:

Most organizations think fertility is a private matter. It is not. It is a silent talent drain hiding in plain sight. Employees quietly step back from opportunities, and by the time HR notices, the resignation letter has already been written.This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay, anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast, Nick Day is joined by Jennifer Elworthy, a career and fertility coach and Director of Engagement at Fertility Matters at Work. Jen's own path into this work began in 2015, when a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, a miscarriage, and a second ectopic pregnancy left her navigating PTSD while working at a senior level in the media industry. Despite it all, with the right manager and the right support in place, she was promoted, and she now spends her career helping organizations turn good intentions into meaningful workplace policy. That lived experience, paired with the research she leads at Fertility Matters at Work, is exactly what she brings to this conversation.Nick and Jen explore why fertility remains one of the least discussed issues on the HR agenda despite affecting one in six people globally, and why the myth that it is not happening in your business is quietly costing UK employers an estimated 217 million pounds a year. They unpack the four questions every manager should ask when an employee discloses a fertility challenge, why 87% of managers have no training despite being the first point of disclosure for 70% of employees, and why a policy sitting in a dusty folder means nothing without a culture of psychological safety to back it up. They also dig into why fertility is not a women's issue, the hidden struggles of the childless not by choice community, the often overlooked reality of pregnancy and parenting after loss, and why career ambition and fertility treatment are not mutually exclusive, no matter how well meaning the advice to just relax might be.In a world where 38% of employees have left or considered leaving a role due to lack of support, this episode makes the case that the real barriers were never about policy documents. They are about silence, stigma, and managers who want to help but were never given the tools.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone responsible for building a workplace where employees don't have to choose between their career and their fertility journey.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Guest and Host:Jennifer Elworthy's Website: www.jenniferelworthy.comJennifer Elworthy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferelworthy/Fertility Matters at Work: fertilitymattersatwork.comNick Day's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nickdayFind your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:01) One in Six Face Infertility, Yet It's Still Hidden at Work(03:24) Jen's Story: Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and a PTSD Diagnosis(10:05) What Real Support Looks Like: Policy, Manager Training, and Culture(13:17) Why Fertility Is Missing From the HR Agenda(17:27) Coaching From the Scar: What HR Never Hears in the Coaching Room(20:32) Quiet Quitting and the Hidden Cost of an Unsupported Workforce(24:28) Why 87% of Managers Have No Training for This Conversation(26:17) The Four Questions Every Manager Should Ask(29:14) Fertility Is Not a Women's Issue: Protecting Career Ambition(35:01) When IVF Doesn't Work: Supporting the Childless Not by Choice(37:45) Becoming Fertility-Friendly: Accreditation and the Power of Storytelling(41:28) Life After Loss, the Future of Work, and Rapid-Fire Vault Questions

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What if the patterns helping you build your business are actually holding you back in your life?For many outdoor living pros, hardscapers, and landscapers, the drive to grow a successful business can come with a hidden cost. Hyper-focusing on the business can slowly impact your family, health, relationships, and even your sense of fulfillment. In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with mindset coach and NLP practitioner Kyle Gillette to explore how self-awareness, limiting beliefs, and deeply ingrained patterns shape the way you lead, work, and live. Kyle shares his four-step process for creating lasting change and explains how releasing the baggage you carry can give you the clarity to create, act, and stay focused on the future you actually want.By the end of this episode, you'll learn:How to identify the mental and emotional baggage keeping you stuck and begin recognizing the patterns that may be limiting your business and personal growth.The four steps to lasting change: Release, Create, Act, and Focus, and how to apply them when you're ready to break an old pattern.How greater self-awareness can change the way you lead, helping you show up differently for your business, your team, your family, and yourself.Listen to the full episode and start identifying the patterns that are keeping you from your next level!Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

Book a Connection Call with Jennifer:https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/Get Early Access Amy Armstrong's "No-Regret Response Kit" here: http://podcast.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/productiveMost people think conflict resolution means learning to be nicer or holding your tongue. Amy Armstrong, licensed social worker and conflict resolution expert, says that's exactly wrong. In this conversation with Jennifer Dawn, Amy shares what she learned in the trenches of divorce court and custody battles, and why the real secret to resolving conflict starts with your nervous system, not your words.TIMESTAMPS:1:02 - Meet Amy Armstrong2:18 - We're All Conflict Avoiders4:55 - The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing6:53 - The "Yes Energy" Method7:57 - Starting with the End in Mind9:00 - Turning Complaints into Solutions14:36 - How Calm Is Contagious15:17 - The Nervous System, Safety, and the SOS Framework16:33 - Daily Habits That Keep You Regulated18:05 - Holding Two Truths at Once19:14 - What Survival Mode Really Looks Like20:33 - Amy's Story: Six Years in the Dark22:37 - The Two Words That Change Everything23:14 - Building Self-Trust One Small Step at a Time24:36 - Practice Safety Before Hard Conversations25:31 - The Five-Times-a-Day Check-In28:01 - "Breathe, Breathe, Breathe": How Not to React30:35 - When "Be Nicer" Triggers You32:10 - The Nice Translator Technique36:22 - Conflict Takes Two: You Don't Have to Buy In38:26 - Boundaries Without Pushing People Away39:24 - When Setting Limits Feels Like Survival40:13 - The Teenager and the Dishes42:20 - Amy's Free Resources44:57 - OutroAmy Armstrong:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachamyarmstronghttps://www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/Jennifer Dawn:https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn/#HappyProductivePodcast #ConflictResolution #Boundaries #WomenInBusiness #NervousSystemHealing #BusinessCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #FamilyConflict

Being the person who holds everything together can often look like strength but sometimes you've lost yourself along the way. Dr. Alison Cook joins Ginny Yurich for a fascinating conversation about the inner patterns that drive us to overfunction, rescue, please, perfect, compare, and keep going even if some resentment has crept in. Drawing from her fantastic new book, The Secure Soul, Alison explains the “controller” and “shadow” parts of ourselves, why old experiences of rejection and not belonging can still shape our reactions decades later, and how to notice the bids for connection coming from within instead of shaming or ignoring them. They also talk about friendship, parenting teenagers, loneliness, dating, the healthy dance between closeness and independence, and why play and fun matter more than we think. Learn to answer the question: Is this actually mine to carry? Learn more about Dr. Alison Cook and grab your copy of The Secure Soul !! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Spaghetti on the Wall, we're joined by Chris Jarvis, corporate coach, financial fixer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps successful people see business, money, and life differently. Chris shares powerful lessons on money mindset, entrepreneurship, wealth, partnerships, and why sometimes the path to greater success starts with being willing to “Be the Giraffe” and see what others miss.Connect with Chris JarvisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisJarvisBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYp5GyqOhevoEKi_D-djLQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisRayJarvis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjarvis/Website: https://chrisjarvis.me/

We're bringing back an important conversation from the WalletWin archives! Pelvic floor dysfunction can carry physical, emotional, and financial costs that many women never realize. In this episode, Amanda sits down with Jen Lormand, co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, to talk about pelvic floor dysfunction—how common it is, how it affects our emotional and financial lives, and what healing can actually look like (without invasive treatments or endless Kegels).Jen shares her personal journey of healing prolapse, the $900/year hidden costs most women never think about, and the clinically-backed protocol helping women feel stronger, freer, and more confident—in just 10 minutes a day.Get $50 OFF the Signature Program with code WALLETWIN

Most practitioners don't think of pricing as a clinical issue. Margaret Floyd Barry disagrees. In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret makes the case that what you charge shapes what you're actually able to deliver, and that money discomfort in this field is close to an industry norm, not a personal quirk. She shares two stories from her own practice and closes with three concrete steps for evaluating your pricing this week. The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ Join our email list here: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/join-our-email-list/ Ready to build a practice that's both profitable and aligned with your values? Join Margaret Floyd Barry for The Business Lab, a FREE live training on August 26th, where you'll learn how to create clear offers, price with confidence, and build a business that supports the work you love. There will be no public replay. The replay will only be available to IRH students, as this training is the first part of their coursework. Save your free spot using this link! Keywords: functional nutrition, corporate practice, clinical work, practitioner pricing, charging what you're worth, self-worth, insurance coverage, accessibility of care, supplement protocols, burnout, financial fitness, scarcity mindset, clinical effectiveness, testing panels, building protocols, administrative work, outsourcing tasks, client resentment, sliding scale pricing, scholarship clients, continuing education, business training, pricing packages, multi-session packages, client buy-in, compliance, business audit, offering labs, lead generation tools, email list growth Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.  

In this episode, learn what 3500 Christian killings in Nigeria reveals about global persecution. Christian persecution is accelerating in places most Western believers barely hear about, and the reality is far more severe than lost privileges or cultural pressure. Shawn Wright, president of International Christian Concern, reveals what persecution actually looks like today. Host Dennis Wiens, Senior Impact Catalyst at SAT-7 USA, frames the urgent question underneath it all: what does it really cost to follow Jesus when faith can mean losing your job, your home, your freedom, or your life? Shawn shares sobering updates from ICC's 2026 Global Persecution Index, including the rise of organized violence in Nigeria, state-sponsored pressure in Nicaragua, and the hidden suffering of believers in China, India, the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. You'll discover: Why persecution is growing in specific regions and how it shows up differently from country to country. The heartbreaking story of 14 Christian girls in Pakistan forced into marriage. ICC's three-part response: aid, advocate, and awaken. Practical ways churches can pray, speak up, and support persecuted believers. What the Western church can learn from the persecuted church about dependence, prayer, scripture, and resilience. Shawn also explains how collaboration across ministries is becoming essential, with organizations prayerfully working together instead of operating in silos. From quarterly prayer gatherings to shared training and field partnerships, the conversation points to a bigger vision for helping the persecuted church not just survive, but thrive. If you care about religious freedom, global missions, or what it means to live with real faith under pressure, this episode will challenge your perspective and move you to action. Essential listening for pastors, church leaders, intercessors, and anyone who wants to stand with brothers and sisters who are suffering for the name of Christ. Shawn Wright is president of International Christian Concern, where he leads global advocacy and support for persecuted Christians. International Christian Concern works to aid, advocate, and awaken the church on behalf of believers facing hostility around the world.

Convenience feels like a clean win until you notice what you traded away to get it. From my cabin in Northern Ontario, I dig into the real price nobody prints on the label: the slow loss of competence, the erosion of confidence, and the kind of dependence that creeps in so quietly you only see it when something breaks or a system fails. We talk about everyday places where this shows up fast: food you can order in a minute but can't grow or prepare from scratch, repair habits that default to replacement because fixing is “inconvenient,” and tools designed to be disposable instead of maintainable. We also get into navigation and attention, and how relying on screens can dull your ability to find your way, sit with boredom, and do the hard thinking that builds a solid inner life. The big idea is simple and uncomfortable: when you outsource a task, you outsource the competence that comes with it. Then I share what changed for me after I stopped chasing ease and started choosing friction on purpose, heating with wood, cooking simply, growing and hunting, fixing what breaks, and keeping the knowledge to do things the “inconvenient” way even when I still use modern tools. If you want more self-reliance, practical resilience, and a better relationship with your own life, start with one convenience you lean on the hardest and reclaim that skill. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the one skill you're taking back next.Support the showMy Self Reliance YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/@MySelfReliance?si=d4js0zGc5ogYvDtOShawn James Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L_M7BF5iait4FzEbwKCAgMerchandise  - https://teespring.com/stores/my-self-reliance

What if changing your face has nothing to do with how you feel about yourself? Plastic surgery has become more normalized, more accessible, and more visible than ever. We watch people document facelifts, nose jobs, injectables, and cosmetic procedures in real time, which can make major medical decisions feel as casual as booking a facial. But the polished before-and-after photo rarely shows the full story.  Social media, filters, Zoom, and constantly seeing ourselves in photos and on video have changed the way we evaluate our appearance. We notice every angle, compare our real faces to edited ones, and start believing that changing one feature will finally make us feel more confident. But a procedure can alter your appearance without changing the way you see yourself. If the insecurity underneath it is never addressed, you may simply find something new to criticize. The real question is not always "What should I change?" Sometimes it is "Why do I believe changing this will make me feel better?" Cosmetic procedures are personal decisions, but they should never be treated casually. Understanding the risks, researching the doctor, asking specific questions about recovery, and being honest about your expectations matter far more than following a trend or choosing the surgeon with the biggest social media following. In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I share how social media and filters are changing the way we see ourselves, why plastic surgery may not fix the insecurity underneath it, what people rarely tell you about complications and recovery, and why online popularity does not necessarily make someone the best surgeon for the job. What's Discussed: (02:15) Why plastic surgery has become more normalized, accessible, and visible than ever. (03:55) How a nose job led to breathing problems, complications, and multiple corrective procedures. (05:41) Why the polished before-and-after rarely shows the full risks of cosmetic surgery. (07:03) Why researching a surgeon's aesthetic style and medical expertise matters. (08:42) Why cosmetic procedures are far more invasive than social media makes them appear. (10:36) How confidence and the way you carry yourself can shape how attractive you feel. (12:00) Why constantly seeing ourselves on cameras, Zoom, and social media may damage self-image. (13:11) How filters and edited photos are changing what people ask surgeons to create. (14:05) Why natural-looking plastic surgery has become the newest status symbol. (17:28) Why a surgeon's social media popularity does not necessarily reflect their skill. (20:29) Why fixing one insecurity may only give you something else to criticize.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off. Tru Niagen®: For supplements that are rigorously tested, third-party verified, and actually deliver what's on the label, head to truniagen.com Find more from Jen Cohen: Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements  

Why does the dating market suck, and why are marriage and fertility rates down?… Well, by the time a boy in this country turns 18, he has already been suspended twice as often, diagnosed with a learning disability three times as often, and told none of it matters because he's a boy. For 30 years we've been told the story that men are the problem - they're immature, they're not stepping up. The data says something almost nobody's willing to say out loud: the men are reading the numbers correctly, and the story is the lie. SPONSOR: BRUNT Workwear BRUNT is giving away $50,000 in THE BRUNT POT OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES — one winner takes the whole thing, and it runs now through September 18th. Entering is completely free, and you earn extra entries for every dollar you spend through 9/18. BRUNT also lets you wear their boots on real jobsite days before deciding to keep them, with a full refund if they're not right — a 100% risk-free trial. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod #ad Get $10 off at BRUNT with code NICK, and enter THE BRUNT POT OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000, at https://www.BRUNTworkwear.com/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition Every child is a gift from God, but thousands of women feel abortion is their only option because they're alone and unsupported. For just $26, you can reach a woman right when she's scared and searching online — and become her lifeline. Human Coalition's holistic model provides free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she's stable. Most of these moms actually want to keep their babies; they just need their circumstances to change. Give your $26 gift and leave a legacy of life at https://www.humancoalition.org/freitas ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00:00 The Dating Crisis Hitting Young Men Hardest 00:02:18 The Alarming Data Behind Male Loneliness 00:06:09 Why Schools Are Failing Boys From Kindergarten 00:16:10 How Left-Wing Colleges Reshaped Young Men 00:28:19 Why Progressives Turned Against Traditional Marriage 00:32:33 The Sexual Revolution's Hidden Cost on Marriage 00:39:27 What Women Say They Want vs. What Men Hear 00:46:29 Why Dating Apps Are Rigged Against Men 00:49:24 The Conservative Dating Market Has Hope 00:51:28 How Modern Culture Lied to Both Men and Women 00:52:14 Why Young Men Should Reject Black Pill Culture 00:54:40 Where Men Can Actually Find Marriage-Minded Women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we using AI to expand our thinking, or slowly allowing it to do the thinking for us?I've been asking myself this as tools like ChatGPT become part of our everyday lives.In this episode, I explore what I've noticed through my own AI use, years of reflective writing, and an experiment I've been doing with my clients. There's a subtle shift in how we approach AI that can completely change the quality of what comes back.This isn't about using AI less. It's about paying closer attention to how we use it.

Growth changes more than your income. It changes your relationships. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why leveling up can create distance between you and the people who knew the old version of you—and why protecting your future sometimes requires stronger boundaries. Not everyone will understand your ambition. Some people will question your decisions. Others may resent the discipline, sacrifice, and focus required to change your life. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why personal growth can create tension inside your existing relationships• How shrinking yourself to keep others comfortable limits your potential• Why stronger boundaries become necessary as your goals get bigger• How creating space can attract mentors and operators who push you forward The truth is simple: You cannot carry every relationship into every season of your life. Protect your energy. Stay committed to the vision. Stop apologizing for the discipline required to build your future. When you outgrow the old room, you create space to enter a new one filled with people who challenge you to become even better. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I share something that happened on my way to vote that stopped me in my tracks — three words spoken so flatly, so matter-of-factly, that I couldn't stop thinking about them for the rest of the morning.   "I'm just here."   Those three words revealed something I think a lot of us are doing without even realizing it, and it's quietly costing us more than we know.   Tune in to discover: What "I'm just here" actually means, and why it's not the same as being tired, burned out, or introverted What it costs you every single time you drift into autopilot — in your leadership, your speaking, and your life Four concrete ways to come back to full presence, even when you've been going through the motions for a long time More from Tricia  Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

When leaders are unhappy at work, they often blame the company. But more often it's a sign of dissatisfaction with their own inability to work within the constraints of the job. No job is perfect. Every role comes with constraints: things that stop you from operating at your best. Whether it's a bad boss, a lack of resources, or unrealistic expectations, the question isn't whether your job has constraints: it's whether or not you can live with them.If you don't proactively manage the constraints then, over time, you might not like who you have to become to function in your role.In this episode, I reveal the difference between genuine constraints and the artificial constraints; I explore the symptoms of unhappiness at work; and I give you three critical mindset shifts that will pull your focus off the daily grind and onto the long game, and get back to peak performance.Links mentioned in this episode:No Bullsh!t Leadership episodes:Ep.361: The Hidden Cost of Creeping FrustrationLBT link:Leadership Beyond the Theory————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Your boss wants more with less. Your team wants less, full stop. You're stuck in the middle.Leadership Beyond the Theory is 9 weeks to promotion-ready leadership.2,800+ leaders from 150+ organisations. 99% would recommend.Doors are now open for the June 2026 cohort, they close Fri 26 June!Join the cohort here: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Justin's Holy Health book here: http://www.holyhealthbook.com Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Two studies say the opposite thing about faith and health. Harvard followed 74,000 women and found the ones who went to church more than once a week were 33% less likely to die. Northwestern followed young adults and found the most religiously involved were 50% more likely to become obese by middle age. Live longer, get sicker. In this episode, Ben Azadi sits down with Justin, former NHL performance coach and author of the new book Holy Health, to unpack how that contradiction is even possible and what to actually do about it. Justin's new book Holy Health is out now → https://holyhealthbook.com What we get into: Why "burnout in the name of God" is not holy, and the "devil's playbook" that quietly takes your health apart (distraction, disconnection, division, discouragement, depletion) The three things every cell needs to thrive: oxygen, detoxification, and nutrients Oxygen made simple: VO2 max, and how much zone 2 and zone 5 training you actually need each week Why sleep quality, not juice cleanses, is the real language of detox, plus the 3-2-1 rule for deeper sleep Why your "normal" blood work can look fine while your cells are starving, and what homocysteine and methylation reveal Heart rate variability as the body's language, and Justin's honest take on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic One line to remember: distraction is focusing on good things instead of God things. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com

What you consume throughout the day directly dictates your mindset, your energy, and how successfully you connect with people. This solo episode of the podcast explores the hidden cost of the media, news, and digital content you allow into your head, and how that internal input quietly sabotages your professional and personal life. Discover how carrying self-induced anxiety and stress straight to a customer's front door creates invisible tension at the kitchen table before you even speak. Learn how Zig Ziglar's core framework—that your input determines your outlook, your outlook determines your output, and your output ultimately dictates your future—applies directly to field service work. Hear why tracking your calendar reveals your true priorities, how protecting your mental bandwidth improves high-stakes homeowner interactions, and why managing what you consume is critical for building genuine emotional connection with your own family at the end of the day. Designed specifically for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, and general home service professionals, this discussion provides a vital reality check on mental discipline. Listen to this episode to protect your mindset, sharpen your focus, and ensure your daily habits aren't quietly undermining your career and your relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki discusses something many oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience but rarely talk about: the emotional weight of caring for patients who are in pain, injured, or facing life-changing diagnoses. He explores how repeated exposure to trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, emotional detachment, and secondary traumatic stress, with effects that often extend beyond the workplace into personal relationships. Dr. Stucki also examines the concept of moral injury, describing what happens when surgeons know the right course of action but feel constrained by the realities of the healthcare system. While emotional distancing can be a necessary way to stay focused during difficult cases, he explains that it can gradually develop into cynicism if left unaddressed. Throughout the episode, he encourages surgeons to move beyond the culture of simply "pushing through," recognize the emotional challenges of the profession, and seek support through honest conversations and connection.Key Points From This Episode:What listeners can expect from today's episode with Dr. Stucki.He unpacks some research findings closely related to today's topic of discussion.What makes emotional distancing dangerous to practitioners. Dr. Stucki breaks down compassion fatigue and its effects on practitioners. He looks at another important concept: secondary traumatic stress.How the concept of second victim syndrome works and why it matters.Different experiences surgeons may have after facing serious complications.A classic burnout domain and protective mechanism: depersonalization.Suffering a moral injury: functioning in a broken system. Dr. Stucki explains some of the recurring long-term changes that show up in practitioners. Why this conversation is important. Honest questions practitioners should be asking.He shares steps practitioners can take to bring healing to the healers. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:‘Second Victim Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Outcomes' – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12145115/‘From Moral Injury Vulnerability to Protective Equity: The Voyage Every Surgeon Must Take' – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39692009/‘Moral injury: An unspoken burden of transplant surgery'  – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159721/‘Surgeons' Emotional Experience of Their Everyday Practice - A Qualitative Study'  – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4657990/‘Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation' – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11803599/Jim Rohn — https://www.jimrohn.com/ Rachel Hollis — https://msrachelhollis.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Can being obsessed with other people's lives distract you from living your own? Reality TV can feel like harmless entertainment. You watch the drama, follow the relationships, and debate who was right or wrong. But when people become deeply invested in edited storylines, compare themselves to strangers, or attack contestants online, it reveals something bigger about where we are putting our attention. The more time we spend watching other people live, the less energy we may have for building a life of our own. Entertainment can be a way to unwind, but your attention is still one of your most valuable resources. Reality shows are designed to manipulate emotions, create villains, and keep audiences coming back. We rarely see the full story, yet people make sweeping judgments based on a few edited moments. The better question may be: Is this helping me recharge, or is it pulling me further into comparison, distraction, and negativity? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I break down why Love Island has become such a cultural phenomenon, what reality TV reveals about modern dating and self-respect, how edited storylines influence the way we judge people, why online audiences have become so cruel, and why we need to spend less time watching other people live and more time investing in our own lives.   What's Discussed: (02:12) Why "I do not have time" often means something is not a real priority. (04:51) Why women are often held to a higher standard and expected to answer for men's behavior. (07:12) Why Love Island's constant stream of new episodes keeps audiences deeply invested. (10:42) How reality TV became a launchpad for fame, brand deals, and influencer careers. (11:43) Why audiences are easily manipulated by edited storylines and manufactured drama. (13:21) What Love Island reveals about self-respect, dating standards, and knowing when to walk away. (15:25) Why reality dating shows mirror the confusion and unhealthy patterns of modern dating. (16:38) Why people are drawn to honesty when so much media and social content feels performative. (18:04) How producers turn nonstop footage into emotional storylines designed to provoke viewers. (19:45) How comparison and consuming other people's lives can distract you from building your own.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off. Tru Niagen®: For supplements that are rigorously tested, third-party verified, and actually deliver what's on the label, head to truniagen.com   Find more from Jen Cohen:  Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements  

This summer, I'm revisiting one of my favorite episodes. If you haven't heard it, now is the time. If you have, it's a classic and worth listening to again. Brad Jacobs has built eight billion-dollar companies, completed more than 500 acquisitions, and created extraordinary returns for shareholders over four decades. Few people understand how great businesses are built better than he does. This conversation is about the principles behind that success. Brad explains how he spots trends before they become obvious, why psychology matters as much as strategy, and how he thinks about acquisitions, hiring, capital allocation, decision-making, and building organizations that consistently outperform. He also shares lessons from therapy, meditation, and decades of leadership that changed how he manages people and makes decisions. ----- Chapters: 00:00 - Finding Every Opportunity to Make Money 02:03 - The Singularity & The Future of AI 04:14 - How to Think Rationally 05:40 - The Meta-Trend Driving the Future 07:50 - His Research Process 10:21 - How to Ask Better Questions 16:26 - Rearranging Your Brain for Success
20:55 - What Music & Math Teach Us About Business 30:59 - The Asymmetry of Leverage, Debt & Optionality 35:07 - The Psychology of Contrarian Bets 40:41 - Where True Confidence Comes From 50:19 - The Hidden Cost of Negative Feedback 56:12 - Core Lessons on Money & Wealth 58:11 - The M&A Playbook: How to Build an Empire 01:07:50 - The Exact Questions to Read Anyone Instantly 01:11:10 - The Reality of Board Meetings 01:16:55 - Frameworks for High-Stakes Decision-Making 01:23:35 - The Brutal Truth About Capital Markets 01:25:40 - Avoid Hiring This Type of Person 01:31:16 - Traits of the World's Best Capital Allocators 01:33:53 - The Biggest Lesson of the Past Year 01:37:20 - Redefining Personal Success ----- Follow Brad Jacobs: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjacobsqxo/ QXO: https://www.qxo.com/ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/shaneparrish⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/⁠ ----- Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +Applovin: Launch your first AppLovin campaign and grow your business: https://applovin.com/shane +HeyGen is a message-first AI video platform that helps people and AI agents turn ideas into professional video in minutes. Try for free at https://www.heygen.com/tkp +Matic: the robot vacuum that does it all—grab yourself a year of free bags here. http://maticrobots.com/shaneparrish +LMNT: My go-to zero sugar electrolytes — get a free LMNT Sample Pack here: https://DrinkLMNT.com/TKP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices