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My conversation with Susan begins at 42 minutes  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Lincoln Square CEO Susan Demos  I am a writer, editor, ghostwriter, speechwriter and researcher. I'm also an avid hiker, a mom of two, and a lifelong Midwest resident. While working as a journalist for the last 25 years, I've gone through a lot of upheavals in the industry. But I learned that always means new opportunities — if you're willing to assume some risk. That's never been a problem for me. As the CEO and Executive Editor of Lincoln Square, I run one of the fastest-growing independent political publications in the nation. Each week, I host two shows, The Weekly Assignment, where we discuss the latest headlines and what we can do to fight back against authoritarianism, and First Draft, where I talk to journalists and authors about their important work and the stories behind them. As an expert on Michigan and national politics, I've also appeared on C-SPAN, MSNBC, CNN, NPR, NewsNation, the Australian Broadcast Corporation, Sky News, Jyllands-Posten (Danish TV), WKAR-TV's Off the Record and more. Previously, I was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the nonprofit Michigan Advance for over six years. I also served for five years as the Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, the most-cited political newsletter in the state. And in a past life, I worked as a Democratic campaign strategist during the 2018 campaign cycle (which was a pretty darn good year for the party). My award-winning political analysis has run in more than 150 national, international and regional media outlets, including the Guardian U.K., NBC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, RealClearPolitics, Salon, HuffPost, and The Detroit News. And you'll find me trekking in the mountains whenever I can break away. Why I Write Writer. Entrepreneur. Mother. Public Speaker. Political Analyst. Those are all just words to describe me. What you need to know, most of all, is what drives me to fulfill those roles. I've wanted to be a writer since I was seven, scribbling down observations about people and events in ratty spiral notebooks. My mother always told me that my unique ability to understand people and feel what they were going through was both a gift and a curse. I struggled for many years to make ends meet, especially before my first child was born. I wondered if I'd ever be able to contribute anything of value, something to make the world a better place. I found my calling in journalism, honing my craft for the last 25 years. Being a writer has always been who I am. But now it's also what I do. I have an insatiable curiosity to investigate what's going on in America and the world. I believe in speaking truth to power and following Mencken's rule to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." I've taken on the Old Boys Club in politics (and political journalism) and won, always preserving my integrity. All this has given me a distinctive voice and fearless style to communicate with people why things are happening and what can be done.

What if the strongest people you know are also carrying the heaviest burdens? Many women have spent decades holding families together, leading at work, caring for aging parents, supporting spouses, raising children, and showing up for everyone else. Somewhere along the way, they learned to hide their grief, disappointment, exhaustion, and heartbreak behind competence. In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. mOe Anderson welcomes fantasy author Justin Anderson (J. Vaelorin) to explore why so many women suffer silently, how grief changes us without defining us, and why storytelling can become a powerful form of emotional healing. Raised by remarkable women without a consistent father figure, Justin shares how his mother, sister, and grandmother shaped not only the man he became but also the compassionate writer he is today. His dark fantasy novels are more than entertainment—they're a therapeutic space where readers can safely confront grief, resilience, and hope. One of the most touching moments in this conversation is learning that Justin read Dr. mOe Anderson's personal HuffPost essay about living with cancer and was inspired to write the beautiful narrated piece "A Thread Pulled Too Tight," honoring the invisible emotional burdens carried by so many women. We encourage you to experience it yourself: https://vaelorinverse.com/a-thread-pulled-too-tight/ Whether you've experienced loss, caregiver fatigue, career disappointment, divorce, illness, or simply the quiet weight of always being "the strong one," this episode offers permission to acknowledge your pain while remembering Justin's powerful reminder:   "We are not broken." In this episode you'll discover: Why strong women often don't feel safe grieving openly The surprising connection between fantasy fiction and emotional healing Why different professions process grief differently Why more Baby Boomer women are embracing fantasy fiction How storytelling can help us process emotions we struggle to express The meaning behind Justin's life philosophy: We are not broken Memorable Quotes "We're not broken. We're being forged." "Fantasy doesn't help us escape reality. Sometimes it helps us finally face it." About Justin Anderson Justin Anderson writes dark fantasy under the pen name J. Vaelorin, creating stories that blend grief, hope, resilience, and healing into immersive fantasy worlds. His writing explores emotional truths through imaginative storytelling, helping readers recognize that life's deepest wounds can become sources of strength. Learn more at: https://vaelorinverse.com Connect with Dr. mOe Anderson Website: https://drmoeanderson.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drmoeanderson Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson on your favorite podcast platform and, if this episode resonated with you, please leave a comment and share it with someone carrying an invisible burden. Remember... Change your words. Change your world.    

When we transition into becoming a mother, it is one of the most beautiful seasons and yet can also be a complex time as we begin to shift in our identity and lose a part of ourselves. If you are a Mom longing for a reset and wanting to understand more about your identity in this season of life, today's episode is for you! My guest, Olivia Bergeron, LCSW, PMH-C, is a therapist, parent coach, and founder of Mommy Groove Therapy & Parent Coaching.  She specializes in maternal mental health, helping moms break generational patterns through her frameworks Stop/Soften/See and the Loyalty Bind. She has been featured in The New York Times, HuffPost, Self Magazine, ABC News, and Parents Magazine. She specializes in maternal mental health, helping moms break generational patterns through her frameworks Stop/Soften/See and the Loyalty Bind. Olivia recently launched the Good Mom Reset Session — a 75-minute 1:1 session where we take one specific recurring pattern and build a personalized action plan around it. Not generic advice, but a real plan for that mom's specific child, specific trigger, and specific moment.   Connect with Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommygroove.nyc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mommygroove Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MommyGrooveTherapy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-bergeron-mommy-groove YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliviabergeron   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Rachel Phan about her powerful memoir, ⁠Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family & Belonging⁠ (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). A warm and poignant narrative about finding one's self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter's attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach. When she was three years old, Rachel Phan met her replacement. Instead of a new sibling, her mother and father's time and attention were suddenly devoted entirely to their new family restaurant. For her parents—whose own families fled China during Japanese occupation and then survived bombs and starvation during the war in Vietnam—it was a dream come true. For Phan, it was something quite different. Overnight, she became a restaurant kid, living on the periphery of her own family and trying her best to stay out of the way. As Phan grew up, the restaurant was the most stalwart and suffocating member of her family. For decades, it's been both their crowning achievement and the origin of so much of their pain and suffering: screaming matches complete with smashed dishes; bodies worn down by long hours and repetitive strain; and tenuous relationships where the family loved one another deeply without ever really knowing each other. In Restaurant Kid, Phan seeks to examine the way her life has been shaped by the rigid boxes placed around her. She had to be a “good daughter,” never asking questions, always being grateful. She had to be a “real Canadian,” watching hockey and speaking English so flawlessly that her tongue has since forgotten how to contort around Cantonese tones. As the only Chinese girl at school, she had to alternate between being the sidekick, geek, or Asian fetish, depending on whose gaze was on her. Now, three decades after their restaurant first opened, Phan's parents are cautiously talking about retirement. As an adult, Phan's “good daughter” role demands something new of her—and a chance to get to know her parents away from the restaurant. In Restaurant Kid, Phan deftly combines candour, wit and insight to craft a vibrant and important narrative on the strength and foibles of family, and how we come to understand ourselves. Rachel Phan is a Chinese Canadian author. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Master of Journalism program, she and her work have been featured on CBC, Huffpost, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, the National Post, Chatelaine, and Maclean's. Her instant national bestselling book, Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging (2025), was named one of CBC Books' Best Books of 2025 and longlisted for Canada Reads in 2026. She lives in Toronto, ON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Rachel Phan about her powerful memoir, ⁠Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family & Belonging⁠ (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). A warm and poignant narrative about finding one's self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter's attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach. When she was three years old, Rachel Phan met her replacement. Instead of a new sibling, her mother and father's time and attention were suddenly devoted entirely to their new family restaurant. For her parents—whose own families fled China during Japanese occupation and then survived bombs and starvation during the war in Vietnam—it was a dream come true. For Phan, it was something quite different. Overnight, she became a restaurant kid, living on the periphery of her own family and trying her best to stay out of the way. As Phan grew up, the restaurant was the most stalwart and suffocating member of her family. For decades, it's been both their crowning achievement and the origin of so much of their pain and suffering: screaming matches complete with smashed dishes; bodies worn down by long hours and repetitive strain; and tenuous relationships where the family loved one another deeply without ever really knowing each other. In Restaurant Kid, Phan seeks to examine the way her life has been shaped by the rigid boxes placed around her. She had to be a “good daughter,” never asking questions, always being grateful. She had to be a “real Canadian,” watching hockey and speaking English so flawlessly that her tongue has since forgotten how to contort around Cantonese tones. As the only Chinese girl at school, she had to alternate between being the sidekick, geek, or Asian fetish, depending on whose gaze was on her. Now, three decades after their restaurant first opened, Phan's parents are cautiously talking about retirement. As an adult, Phan's “good daughter” role demands something new of her—and a chance to get to know her parents away from the restaurant. In Restaurant Kid, Phan deftly combines candour, wit and insight to craft a vibrant and important narrative on the strength and foibles of family, and how we come to understand ourselves. Rachel Phan is a Chinese Canadian author. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Master of Journalism program, she and her work have been featured on CBC, Huffpost, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, the National Post, Chatelaine, and Maclean's. Her instant national bestselling book, Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging (2025), was named one of CBC Books' Best Books of 2025 and longlisted for Canada Reads in 2026. She lives in Toronto, ON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Hơn một tuần sau thắng lợi bầu cử của Abelardo de la Espriella tại Colombia (21/06/2026), đến lượt Keiko Fujimori, con gái của nhà độc tài Alberto Fujimori, được loan báo về đầu trong cuộc bầu cử tổng thống Peru ngày 07/06/2026. Chỉ trong vòng 18 tháng, các ứng cử viên liên minh hoặc liên kết với Donald Trump thắng cử tổng thống hay lập pháp tại bảy nước châu Mỹ La-tinh. Bước đột phá ngoạn mục của phe theo chủ nghĩa dân tộc – dân túy dường như đã mang đến cho Donald Trump một thắng lợi trong chính sách của ông tại khu vực. Sự dịch chuyển này đã bắt đầu từ năm 2019, với thắng lợi bầu cử của Nayib Bukele tại Salvador, rồi như một hiệu ứng đô-mi-nô, phe cực hữu trong những năm gần đây lần lượt giành thắng lợi trong các cuộc bầu cử lập pháp và tổng thống tại các nước Achentina, Bolivia, Chilê, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama và gần đây nhất là Colombia và Peru.   Tình trạng mất an ninh, bài di dân : Những điểm chung Sau « làn sóng mầu hồng » trong những năm đầu thập niên 2020, ngoại trừ Uruguay, hầu như toàn bộ các cuộc bầu cử ở khu vực châu Mỹ Latinh những năm gần đây đều có lợi cho cánh hữu hoặc các đảng cánh hữu cực đoan và tự do nhất. Bước đột phá bầu cử này, tuy bắt nguồn từ nhiều vấn đề quốc gia khác nhau nhưng theo quan sát của nhà chính trị học Gaspar Estrada, chuyên gia về Nam Bán Cầu, thuộc London School of Economics, vấn đề an ninh, chống các băng đảng tội phạm, di dân là những điểm chung trong các cuộc bầu cử gần đây. Trên làn sóng RFI Pháp ngữ, ông giải thích : « Trong những tháng gần đây, vấn đề mất an ninh đã trở thành mối bận tâm hàng đầu ở khu vực châu Mỹ Latinh, và hầu hết các cuộc thăm dò dư luận trong khu vực đều xác nhận xu hướng trên. Điều này trái ngược hoàn toàn với một thập kỷ trước, khi tham nhũng là một chủ đề nổi bật hơn nhiều trong không gian công luận và là chủ đề trọng tâm trong các chiến dịch tranh cử. » Anthony Pereira, một chuyên gia về nghiên cứu Châu Mỹ Latinh tại đại học Tulane ở Louisiana, chỉ ra rằng yếu tố đã dẫn đến sự sụp đổ của cánh tả tại Nam Mỹ là giá cả nguyên nhiên liệu. Trả lời kênh truyền hình France 24, ông giải thích : « Khi giá cả cao, người ta có thể thực hiện các chương trình viện trợ, tăng lương và cải thiện khả năng tiếp cận giáo dục. Số người sống trong nghèo đói giảm, và các phong trào tiến bộ giành được chỗ đứng trong khu vực. Nhưng khi không thể duy trì các chương trình này do giá cả giảm, thì sự lạc quan của những năm 2010 đã nhường chỗ cho sự thất vọng. Đồng thời, tội phạm có tổ chức ngày càng lớn mạnh và kiểm soát được toàn bộ các khu phố, thậm chí cả nhà tù. Và cử tri bắt đầu hưởng ứng nhiệt tình hơn đối với các ứng cử viên tự xưng là người chống lại giới cầm quyền. » Không chỉ đối với cánh tả, sự trỗi dậy của làn sóng « cánh hữu cứng rắn » còn phản ánh một cuộc khủng hoảng sâu sắc trong các chính đảng truyền thống mà Colombia là một ví dụ mới nhất, theo như phân tích của Mathilde Allain, chuyên gia về Nam Mỹ, giảng viên trường đại học Sorbonne Nouvelle, với France 24 : « Chúng ta đang chứng kiến ​​sự sụp đổ của cánh hữu truyền thống Colombia, vốn không thể tìm được ứng cử viên nào xứng đáng. Lá phiếu dành cho Abelardo de la Espriella cũng là lá phiếu chống lại các chính đảng, chống lại giới tinh hoa và chống lại giới cầm quyền, như chúng ta đã thấy ở những nơi khác trên lục địa ». Một trong những chìa khóa thành công của « cánh hữu cứng rắn » nằm ở chiến lược truyền thông. Hoạt động tích cực trên mạng xã hội, những ứng cử viên này phần lớn bỏ qua các kênh chính trị truyền thống bằng cách tập trung vào giao tiếp trực tiếp, được cá nhân hóa và thường mang tính khiêu khích, cực đoan, như ủng hộ xu hướng vãn hồi trật tự bằng vũ lực, thậm chí bằng quân sự để chống các băng đảng tội phạm, chống di dân bất hợp pháp, được cho là nguồn cội làm gia tăng tội phạm, hay bài sinh thái, chống các quyền của giới LGBT… Donald Trump: Điểm kết nối lớn Tuy nhiên, giữa các ứng viên cực hữu này, còn một điểm chung khác quan trọng hơn : Tất cả đều chia sẻ các quan điểm, giá trị với nước Mỹ thời Donald Trump và đều được ông Trump hậu thuẫn ! Đối với nhiều nhà quan sát, thắng lợi bầu cử của Abelardo de la Espriella tại Colombia và bà Keiko Fujimori ở Peru khẳng định xu thế « Trump hóa » ở châu Mỹ, đặc biệt là Nam Mỹ, với một kiểu liên minh quốc tế các đảng cánh hữu cực đoan đang được hình thành để cùng giải quyết một số vấn đề. Thomas Posado, giảng viên về Văn minh châu Mỹ Latinh đương đại, trường đại  học Rouen Normandie, trên trang Huffpost, phân tích : « Donald Trump chắc chắn là một trong những động lực thúc đẩy sự cực đoan hóa này. Đầu tháng 3 năm nay, ông đã triệu tập Liên minh "Lá chắn châu Mỹ", tập hợp tất cả các tổng thống cánh hữu và cực hữu của châu Mỹ Latinh, dẫn đến việc hình thành kiểu liên minh này, một liên minh trông giống như sự phục tùng hơn. Nói cách khác, họ đang cố gắng tận dụng thành công của Donald Trump. Họ đang cố gắng tận dụng triển vọng nhận được tài trợ từ Mỹ. » Quả thật Nhà Trắng đã có sự can thiệp về ngoại giao chưa từng có vào các cuộc bầu cử ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Ông Donald Trump không ngần ngại khoe khoang rằng những thành công bầu cử đạt được là nhờ sự ủng hộ của ông. Tuy nhiên, theo các nhà quan sát, Donald Trump có xu hướng sử dụng kiểu ngoại giao dọa dẫm, cứng rắn hơn là mềm mỏng với các nước Nam Mỹ. Tại Achentina, ông đặt điều kiện viện trợ của Mỹ phụ thuộc vào chiến thắng của Javier Milei trong cuộc bầu cử lập pháp năm 2025 và đã ký kết thỏa thuận thương mại với đồng cấp Achentina sau thắng lợi bầu cử. Nhưng thỏa thuận này chủ yếu mang lại lợi ích cho nông dân Mỹ tại thị trường Achentina. Nếu như liên minh này nhằm mục đích chống các băng đảng ma túy như được thể hiện tại kỳ họp thượng đỉnh « Lá chắn châu Mỹ », thì mục tiêu chính của ông Trump là Trung Quốc. Tại khu vực này, Bắc Kinh là đối tác thương mại hàng đầu và do vậy, nguyên thủ Mỹ đang nỗ lực hạn chế tầm ảnh hưởng này của Trung Quốc. Nước Mỹ của Donald Trump muốn giành lại chỗ đứng ở Nam Mỹ, và để đạt mục tiêu này, họ không ngần ngại sử dụng các biện pháp gây áp lực chính trị. Học thuyết Donroe có duy trì được liên minh ? Theo Thomas Posado, đây chính là điểm hạn chế của liên minh của Hoa Kỳ với các nhà lãnh đạo cực hữu Nam Mỹ. « Ví dụ, vấn đề Trung Quốc ngay từ đầu đã là một cái gai trong mắt phe cực hữu ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Khi vận động tranh cử, những người như Bolsonaro hay Milei đều tuyên bố, "Không bao giờ nữa, đó là chủ nghĩa cộng sản Trung Quốc, chúng ta sẽ không giao thương với họ." Nhưng khi lên cầm quyền, họ nhận ra rằng đã tồn tại những mạng lưới thương mại vận hành hiệu quả, các doanh nghiệp cần giao dịch với Trung Quốc và có những cơ hội mà Hoa Kỳ không thể mang lại. Vì vậy, chúng ta sẽ phải chờ xem Hoa Kỳ có thể đảo ngược những động lực quyền lực này hay không. Hiện tại, bất chấp mọi tuyên bố về ý chí chính trị từ các nhà lãnh đạo cực hữu, vẫn chưa có thay đổi đáng kể nào trên mặt trận này. » Học thuyết Donroe cũng vì thế mà ra đời. Trong nỗ lực giành lại ảnh hưởng, Donald Trump đã dùng lại học thuyết Monroe nhưng theo cách của ông. Học thuyết Monroe được đưa ra dưới thời tổng thống Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) nhằm loại trừ  ảnh hưởng của châu Âu khỏi khu vực. Nhưng thay vì « giơ cao đánh khẽ » thì Donald Trump lại sử dụng biện pháp « đao to búa lớn » nhằm áp đặt thế bá quyền của Mỹ. Theo « học thuyết Donroe » mới này, châu Mỹ Latinh phải trở lại là « sân sau » của Mỹ, hiện đang tìm cách chiếm đoạt các nguồn tài nguyên chiến lược như những gì đã diễn ra ở Venezuela. Trả lời trang HuffPost, nhà nghiên cứu về châu Mỹ Latinh, Thomas Posado, lưu ý, chiến lược này của chính quyền Trump là con dao hai lưỡi : « Chúng ta đang chứng kiến một kiểu can thiệp quân sự được kỳ vọng sẽ bù đắp cho những điểm yếu về kinh tế. Canh bạc của Donald Trump khi quay trở lại một cách cưỡng ép với chủ nghĩa can thiệp của Mỹ có nguy cơ sẽ là một canh bạc tồi về lâu dài và thậm chí làm trầm trọng thêm đà suy giảm ảnh hưởng của Hoa Kỳ trong khu vực. Donald Trump rất có thể sử dụng vũ lực để buộc các nước Châu Mỹ Latinh phải giao thương với Mỹ, nhưng đó không phải là một kịch bản chắc chắn sẽ xảy ra ». Trong trước mắt, Donald Trump đang ghi điểm khi có thêm nhiều đồng minh mới ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Nhưng mối liên kết này với Washington không hẳn là vững chắc như cho thấy. Không những Trung Quốc vẫn tiếp tục mở rộng các hoạt động kinh tế trên lục địa này, mà người dân châu Mỹ Latinh không hẳn đều ủng hộ liên minh đó. Chuyên gia về Nam Mỹ Thomas Posado cảnh báo: Việc phải sống dưới áp lực và đe dọa nhiều hơn là lợi ích kinh tế, về lâu dài, sẽ khiến người dân Nam Mỹ bất mãn, và làm đổ vỡ mối liên minh này. Cuộc bầu cử tổng thống Brazil vào tháng 10/2026 sẽ là một phép thử quan trọng cho tương lai chính trị khu vực. Giới quan sát dự báo, đó sẽ là một cuộc đối đầu mạnh mẽ giữa một bên được cho là cánh tả đi theo đường lối  của tổng thống đương nhiệm Lula Da Silva và bên kia là phe cực hữu, hiện diện đông đảo ở Brazil, ủng hộ cựu tổng thống Bolsonaro được Trump hậu thuẫn !

Tim McDonald was sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 when the pain started. A few days later, a doctor handed him a single sheet of paper and said three words nobody wants to hear: "You have cancer."Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Liver covered in tumors. A second oncologist told him he had three years to live and she'd focus on "quality of life." His response? "That's your story. Not mine."In this episode, Tim shares how over a decade of mindfulness practice shaped the way he faced one of the hardest diagnoses a person can receive and how he went from following doctors' orders to becoming the general manager of his own care team, ultimately pursuing a liver transplant at a time when fewer than 20 people in the US had received one for colorectal cancer.This conversation goes deep on:→ What it actually feels like to hear "you have cancer" and stay calm→ Why getting a second (and third, and tenth) opinion saved his life→ The player → quarterback → general manager framework for owning your treatment→ Men, vulnerability, and why cancer support groups changed everything→ The dark thought he had toward the end of chemo — and what pulled him back→ Why survivorship was mentally harder than treatment itself→ How advocacy work became part of his healingIf you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is essential listening.───────────────────────────

Why do so many strong, accomplished women still struggle to speak up — in relationships, at work, and in leadership? In this episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with renowned couples therapist, psychotherapist, and author Tonya Lester, author of “Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself,” to unpack why women so often silence themselves despite being raised to be independent, confident, and capable. Tonya shares how women frequently become emotional “shock absorbers” in relationships — softening their needs, avoiding conflict, and shrinking their voice to keep the peace. Together, she and Dr. Foojan explore the hidden patterns that lead to resentment and disconnection, why healthy conflict is essential for real intimacy, and how emotional maturity changes the way we communicate — at home and in the workplace. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ Why successful women often lose their voice in relationships ✔ The hidden cost of people-pleasing and “shock absorbing” ✔ How to communicate assertively without anger or blame ✔ The difference between emotional maturity and emotional reactivity ✔ Why resentment grows when needs go unspoken ✔ How healthy conflict builds deeper love, trust, and intimacy ✔ Communication strategies for couples, leaders, and professionals ✔ How to set boundaries without damaging the relationship ✔ Why knowing your self-worth changes every conversation Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: the pattern of “shock absorbing” in relationships 1:41 – About the International Awareness Integration Institute virtual clinic 2:54 – Foojan App update: flexible plans & AI-driven onboarding 4:22 – Welcome & introducing Tonya Lester and her book, Push Back 6:48 – Foojan App listener testimonial 7:22 – Mind-body & somatic services at Awareness Integration 8:44 – Interview begins: welcoming Tonya to the show 8:57 – Why Push Back focuses on women's patterns 9:22 – How Tonya discovered this pattern in herself and clients 10:40 – What “shock absorbing” really looks like 14:36 – What it means to “be an adult” in a relationship 17:16 – Getting clear, concise, and direct about your needs 19:02 – What to do when your partner pushes back or resists 22:30 – How to prepare yourself before a hard conversation 24:58 – When and how to push back in the moment 26:54 – Anger vs. true assertiveness 29:16 – Do women hold back at work the same way as at home? 31:22 – Being labeled “difficult” for speaking up 34:05 – Grappling issues vs. deal-breakers: when to stay or go 36:01 – Advice for more traditional or patriarchal relationship dynamics 38:41 – Final thoughts: why speaking up creates real intimacy 39:44 – Where to find Tonya Lester 40:12 – Become AIT certified: training for therapists & coaches About Tonya Lester: Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a Brooklyn-based couples therapist, psychotherapist, and author of “Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself.” Her New York Times Modern Love essay “Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself” and her Psychology Today column “Staying Sane Inside Insanity” have made her a go-to voice on relationships and communication. Her work has been featured in The Guardian, Newsweek, Well+Good, HuffPost, Fatherly, and Bumble's The Buzz. Ready to find your own voice? Visit awarenessintegration.com to book a session with a licensed therapist or coach, or explore our psychotherapy, coaching, and mind-body services designed to help you feel seen, heard, and supported.

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, joins us to discuss their latest report, MAGA Inc., which identifies the Crypto Czars, the Tech Titans and the Prison Profiteers who have bankrolled and benefited the most from Donald Trump's corrupt regime. Then, Ralph welcomes Elliot Negin, executive editor of Money Trail to talk about how Donald Trump is trying to turn Washington DC into a monument to himself.Pratap Chatterjee is an investigative journalist, producer and executive director of CorpWatch, an organization that works to promote environmental, social and human rights by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions. He is the author of several books, including Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance, Halliburton's Army, and Iraq Inc.: A Profitable Occupation.Palantir is really critical to understanding how the surveillance state works, especially in identifying people to deport and locations and people to kill in Trump's new wars overseas, such as in Iran…Palantir's data analytical capabilities are actually extremely simplistic and terrible. But when it comes to looking for an easy solution, that's what Palantir offers. And they've been able to offer this to the Trump administration—to have them speed up their political plans such as deportation, such as waging war against Iran by giving them easy answers.Pratap ChatterjeeThe biggest company behind the cryptocurrency used by criminals and drug dealers and gun traffickers has come out of the shadows, into the light, thanks specifically to the credibility offered by the Trump administration. And so this is really a sea change.Pratap ChatterjeeElliott Negin, executive editor of the Substack newsletter Money Trail, is an award-winning writer, illustrator and publication designer. Prior to co-founding Money Trail in February 2025, he was the managing editor of American Journalism Review, editor and art director of Public Citizen and Nuclear Times magazines, a news editor at NPR, and a regular contributor to HuffPost and the Union of Concerned Scientists' Equation. His freelance articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Common Dreams, The Hill, L.A. Progressive, The Nation, Scientific American, the Washington Post and other publications.It turns out that there is a government-owned ballroom less than a mile from the White House that would serve the purposes of a state dinner, which is one of the only events that you would need a ballroom for. If Trump builds a ballroom, it will not be used probably 360 days out of the year… To have a building that big that's going to be sitting empty for all that time makes no sense whatsoever.Elliott NeginRight now, the cost of this ballroom has been escalating… And half of it's supposed to be covered by taxpayers. Give credit to Public Citizen. It did a report that found out that more than half the donors that were identified as donating to the project when it was pegged at $400 million (including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir) have gained contracts with the federal government worth more than $50 billion in the last six months. That's a hell of a return on investment.Elliott NeginNews 7/3/26* Our top stories this week are the Colorado primaries. First, DSA-backed insurgent Melat Kiros successfully ousted 29-year incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the state's first congressional district, winning in a surprise blowout of over 13 points. Kiros, a 29-year old Tigrayan-American lawyer and PhD student, was fired from Sidley Austin – a “biglaw” firm in 2023, after she “posted an open letter defending students protesting Israel's war in Gaza from charges of antisemitism,” per Colorado Newsline. Axios reports many House Democrats, speaking anonymously, have bemoaned DeGette's loss, with one accusing Kiros of trafficking in “performative politics,” but Usamah Andrabi, spokesperson for Justice Democrats, one of the main groups that backed Kiros, put it simply when he said “If DeGette didn't deserve a primary, Denverites wouldn't have elected Melat” by double digits.* Also in Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser easily defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the primary to succeed Jared Polis as Governor. While Weiser did run to Bennet's left, the real victory for progressives is that Bennet finishing out his own term means the Colorado Democratic establishment won't be able to appoint someone – likely a centrist member of the House – to replace him, per Axios. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democratic institution won his primary as well, fending off a challenge from his left by state Senator Julie Gonzales. However, Gonzales came within 6 points of Hickenlooper, according to Colorado Public Radio, a tantalizingly close margin. Moreover, not only has Hickenlooper vowed that this would be his final Senate term, many are speculating that Bennet himself won't run when his term ends in 2028. That is all to say, it is possible we have not seen the last of Ms. Gonzales.* Speaking of Gonzales, much has been made of the fact that she “softly” distanced herself from DSA as she launched her primary campaign, per Colorado Pols. Perhaps maintaining that organizational relationship would not have resulted in her victory, but the stunning successes of DSA-backed candidates – including Melat Kiros in Colorado – speaks to the group's impressive organizational muscle. In fact, the group can boast of winning yet another seat in the New York State Assembly, with Maurice “Mo” Brown declaring victory against longtime incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli in the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli held the seat for 30 years. Brown won by just over 100 votes after all the absentee and affidavit votes were tallied, according to Syracuse.com. With Brown's victory, DSA will send 16 members to Albany next session, nearly doubling its presence across both chambers of the state legislature.* More impressive than the electoral victories however is the fact that DSA members in office are delivering on their campaign promises. Most notably, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully forced a vote through the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze for the Big Apple's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, Time reports. These units make up a whopping 27% of the city's housing stock and house around 2 million people. Mamdani's predecessor, the corporate-friendly Democrat Eric Adams, pushed through rent hikes via the guidelines board, raising the rent by 12.6% over the course of his term in office. Mamdani called this the “relief that working people across our city deserve.” This move has, predictably, drawn the ire of landlords and their industry representatives, but there is no denying that the people of New York City voted for Mamdani in large part for this exact policy and he delivered.* In Congress, another socialist – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – is fighting for key amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. These run the gamut from prohibiting the transfer of weapons to countries hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, such as Israel, to demanding that the Secretary of Defense conduct declassification reviews or release unclassified reports on American assistance to the dictatorship in Brazil and the coup in Chile, barring Pentagon funds from being used to enforce sanctions on Cuba, and many more. As the scope of national legislation has narrowed in recent decades, amendments to massive flagship funding bills like the NDAA have become a primary means of getting legislation through the gridlock. It is very encouraging to see AOC take advantage of this mechanism to force votes on these issues.* Of course, the centrists will not simply cede power to the left without a fight. Yahoo reports 13 Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto what they are calling the “Promise to America,” consisting mainly of vague commitments to principles like “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” or “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity.” They have also stepped up their rhetoric, saying “there's going to be a war” between themselves and the new crop of progressive and DSA lawmakers, per Fox News. Of course, this all makes one wonder whether the Democrats would be in this position at all if they were this confrontational with the Republicans instead of their own voter base.* Another emerging theater of combat between the center and the left is the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The CHC is led by the lame duck New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who was defeated in his primary by Darializa Avila Chevalier. Both Espaillat and Avila Chevalier – or DAC as she has come to be known – are Dominican, despite Espaillat's last-minute smear campaign calling her Haitian, and she plans to join the CHC once she takes her seat in the House. Yet, POLITICO reports the CHC is divided about admitting DAC. While no member is going so far as to say outright that she should not be admitted, many, such as CHC Whip Sylvia Garcia of Texas, are saying things like if DAC is “aligned with all our priorities and all our legislative programs, we would welcome her.” Of course this raises the question of if she is not, would they still welcome her. The all-Democratic CHC has previously barred the entry of Republican Hispanic Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and the Congressional Black Caucus barred Espaillat himself from joining after a feud between him and former Congressman Charles Rangel. In addition to DAC's accession, the CHC will also have to decide on a new leader with Espaillat gone. The Vice-Chair, Darren Soto of Florida, may lose reelection due to redistricting in Florida, leaving the seat up for grabs.* In more Florida-related news, on June 25th Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” the immigrant detention facility much hyped in the early days of the second Trump administration. While DeSantis claims that the facility had simply “fulfilled the role it was designed to serve,” there is an alternate story being told in the native community. Native News Online has published a statement by Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance, which highlights that the facility was constructed and operated “in violation of the sovereign rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, who took the government to court for illegally constructing the center without their consultation or consent,” and hailed the closure as “a victory for human rights and Tribal Sovereignty.” The statement further decried “The administration's violent crackdown on migrant communities” as “an affront to all we stand for as Native peoples.”* Turning further south, the Guardian is out with a chilling story concerning the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist, who was supposedly investigating self-dealing within the ruling Noboa family of Ecuador. According to her colleagues, Silva Koniuszek was investigating “Noboa Trading, the fruit conglomerate belonging to the family of the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa.” Specifically, they said she had been pursuing allegations that “several tonnes of cocaine had been seized in Noboa Trading banana containers,” and that “high-ranking Ecuadorian judicial officials were stalling the investigations.” Additionally, “Shortly before she was killed, she told friends that she had delivered a dossier of allegations to the US embassy in Quito.” Koniuszek was found dead with a noose around her neck, and Ecuador's interior minister announced that she had died by suicide even before the autopsy results were released. Once those results came out, they contradicted this claim, finding that her cause of death was “a blow to the head and strangulation.”* Finally, in neighboring Colombia, leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, who lost the recent presidential election, has called on the people of that country to engage in mass civil disobedience, according to Jorge Bastidas, a Colombian Congressman and member of Cepeda's party. Specifically, Cepeda is demanding that the Colombian people not recognize the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella unless and until he meets certain demands, including renouncing his U.S. nationality, disproving claims that he is a CIA collaborator, and vowing not to persecute and extradite his political opponents including outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda has stressed that this mass action, if pursued, will be peaceful.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Season 6, Episode 763: What the Architects of Taboo Can Teach Us About Consent, Intimacy, and Trust with the Kink Consultant Amanda Dames.  Listen to an interview with The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication. Guest Bio: AMANDA DAMES, aka The Kink Consultant, is a sexologist, Somatica® Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix specializing in kink, intimacy, and communication. Through coaching, education, media appearances, and her podcast The Kink Consultant, Amanda helps people explore desire without shame while making kink feel approachable, empowering, and rooted in consent, confidence, and connection. Known for her honest, playful, and accessible teaching style, Amanda has built an online audience of more than 300,000 followers across social media and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women's Health, POPSUGAR, and Court TV for her expertise in kink and modern relationships. Her work focuses on helping individuals and couples communicate openly about fantasies, power dynamics, and emotional intimacy so they can create relationships that feel more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling both inside and outside the bedroom.   MORE ONLINE: AmandaDames.com Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Podcast   Discussion Topics: The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication Meeting Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant Sex Education Ignores Female Pleasure and that needs to change, everyone on the planet has been gaslit by culture, society, education, and religion Shame and Communication in Intimate Relationships Sexual Health as Mental Health, we can't ignore sexual health because it's a component of mental health Communication is the Foundation of Kink Origins and Evolution of Kinks and Fetishes, where do these come from? Sex Research Deserves Equal Funding and Attention for BOTH sexes and that has not been done well in the past Instagram Censorship and Women's Health Content,, the social media platforms are unfairly guiding discussions on sexual health, favoring and allowing men's topics, but not women's. They need to stop treating actual body parts as taboo words, especially women's body parts. We need to quit the old Puritanical influence! Breaking Judgment to Build Better Relationships Anatomy Matters! Clitoral Sensitivity and Hood Anatomy Explained, we need real teaching and discussions on real anatomy, not hidden blackballed teaching on women's anatomy Body Modification, the ramifications, and Personal Autonomy Risky Decisions and Living to Tell Tales Where to Find Amanda and Resources Past episode clips, book blurb, FirmTech information From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Travel has never felt more expensive, more confusing, or more designed to wear you down. The good news? You don't have to be a full-time points hacker to save on your next trip. In this episode, founder of From the Tray Table Zach Griff breaks down how you can start maximizing your travel rewards (including the opportunities most people aren't aware of). You'll learn when to book for the best deals, how to earn points faster, and when to redeem them. Plus, find out how to use AI to your advantage before the airlines use it against you. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) Zach's entrepreneurial journey (03:36) The Points Guy to From the Tray Table (08:20) Where he caught the travel bug (11:09) The perks of travel hacking (14:00) Where to start with points and miles (17:09) When to book for the best rates (19:25) 2026 travel trends (23:51) How to beat dynamic pricing (27:00) The CPP points framework (28:12) Autopilot travel tool (30:33) Growing an audience that engages (32:15) What brought you JOY today? If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's  Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung About Our Guest: Zach is a New York City-based travel and lifestyle expert and Wharton MBA graduate with over a decade of experience in the industry. He founded From the Tray Table, his independent travel newsletter, which he pairs with a social media presence of 300K+ engaged followers. He spent nearly eight years covering airlines, credit cards, and loyalty programs at The Points Guy and has visited 67 countries. His insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and HuffPost, and he has appeared on CNN, CBS, Fox News, and BBC. Zach collaborates with leading brands, advises startups, and is a sought-after speaker on travel and loyalty programs. Connect with Zach Griff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_zachgriff/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachgriff X (Twitter): https://x.com/_ZachGriff Newsletter: https://newsletter.fromthetraytable.com/ Website: https://fromthetraytable.com/ Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Courtney Kocak joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her Hollywood misadventures, facing coercion and exploitation as a young woman, systemic structures we bump up against, fighting the patriarchy, having compassion for the girl she was, landing on essays as a place to stretch out on the page, not terrorizing the people we write about, making dialogue feel alive, book incubators, engaging with other writers and finding community, writing as a means to create opportunities for ourselves, forgiving our younger selves, writing our own rules, taking power back, and her new memoir Girl Gone Wild.   Ronit's upcoming workshop: Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story   Also in this episode: - being objectified - deadlines and accountability - small presses as champions for innovative memoir Books mentioned in this episode: - Draft Number 4 by John Mcphee - Finger Exercises for Poets by Dorianne Laux - Wild  by Cheryl Strayed  - Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Stayed - The Wager by David Grann   Courtney Kocak is a writer, podcaster, and comedian who splits time between Austin and Los Angeles. She wrote for Amazon's Emmy-winning animated series Danger & Eggs and Netflix's Know It All. She's produced a slew of highly-ranked podcasts and currently hosts three of her own with over two million downloads to date: Private Parts Unknown, about love and sexuality around the world, The Bleeders, about book writing and publishing, and Podcast Bestie, a best friend to podcasters trying to grow and monetize their shows (and a popular Substack). As a writer, her bylines include The New York Times, The Cut, The Washington Post, LA Times, Cosmopolitan, Slate, HuffPost, and more. Her debut memoir, Girl Gone Wild, with Trio House Press, is out now!   Connect with Courtney: Website: https://www.courtneykocak.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneykocak Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/courtneykocak.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/courtneykocak Purchase Book via Bookshop: Girl Gone Wild on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/85623/9781949487541 Teaching: https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching - Ronit Plank bio and links:  Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Poets & Writers, River Teeth's Beautiful Things, The Rumpus, Salon, Hippocampus, The New York Times, and elsewhere, earning Best of the Net, Best Microfiction, and multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. Her memoir When She Comes Back was a Book Riot Best True Crime Book and Kirkus Reviews calls it, “An intimate, intuitive, emotionally vivid family account that finds hope in reconciliation". Ronit is also the author of the award-winning short story collection Home is a Made-Up Place, and her work has been anthologized in Selected Memories, Vol. 2: 15 Years of Hippocampus Magazine and Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture and Heritage. Ronit is the Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, teaches memoir at a host of venues including the University of Washington's Continuum Program, Antioch University, and 92NY's Roundtable, and is host of the podcast Let's Talk Memoir and the Substack Let's Talk Memoir. Find her on social media @ronitplank   Website: www.ronitplank.com Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ When She Comes Back: https://ronitplank.com/when-she-comes-back/

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, I'm joined by author Ann Tashi Slater for a beautiful conversation about bardo, a Tibetan Buddhist concept often translated as an “in-between state.”Ann is the author of Traveling in Bardo, a book about how we move through uncertainty, change, transition, loss, illness, identity shifts, and all the spaces where life no longer looks the way it once did — but the next chapter has not fully arrived.And isn't that so much of midlife?Our bodies change. Our roles change. Our relationships change. Our children grow. Our identities shift. The world around us can feel uncertain and unstable. So often, we want to rush through the discomfort and get to the place where everything finally feels settled.But what if the in-between is not something to escape?What if it is actually a sacred place of possibility, insight, and transformation?In this conversation, Ann and I explore how bardo can help us understand the human experience of impermanence, why our resistance to change often creates more suffering than the change itself, and how we can begin to meet the uncertainty of life with more presence, compassion, and inner steadiness.We also talk about the connection between Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and yoga philosophy, especially around acceptance, karma, action, alignment, and the importance of living in a way that reflects what truly matters to us.This episode is for you if you are in a season of transition, questioning what comes next, grieving a life that no longer exists, or learning how to stop fighting reality and begin listening for the wisdom that can only arrive in the quiet.In This Episode, We Talk AboutWhat bardo means in Tibetan Buddhism and how it applies to everyday lifeWhy midlife can feel like a powerful “in-between” stateHow resistance to change increases sufferingWhy acceptance is not the same as giving upThe relationship between karma, action, and personal agencyHow our thoughts, words, and actions shape the experience of our livesWhy distraction keeps us from seeing clearlyHow to align your time and energy with what matters mostThe importance of listening to your true self beneath conditioning, people-pleasing, and old rolesWhy mortality can help us live with more clarity, courage, and intentionThe possibility hidden inside both voluntary and involuntary transitionsAnn Tashi Slater has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Paris Review, and many others. In her Darjeeling Journal column for Catapult, she writes about her Tibetan family history and bardo, and she blogged for HuffPost on similar topics. She presents and teaches workshops at Princeton, Columbia, Oxford, Asia Society, and The American University of Paris, among others. Her new book, Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World (Balance/Hachette), has been named a Next Big Idea Club “Must-Read.” Learn more at anntashislater.com.SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.facebook.com/ann.tashi.slaterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-tashi-slater-977b21b/https://x.com/anntashislaterhttps://www.instagram.com/anntashislater/If this conversation resonated with you, I would love to invite you to continue the journey with me on Substack, where I share reflections, practices, and resources for midlife women who are seeking peace, clarity, purpose, and a way back home to themselves.And if you are in your own in-between season and would like support reconnecting with yourself and creating a more aligned life, you can visit my website or book a discovery call using the links in the show notes.About Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate midlife with clarity, peace, purpose, and empowerment. Through yoga philosophy, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices, Katie supports women in reconnecting with themselves and stepping fully into their most aligned and authentic lives.✨ Ways To Go Deeper:If you're ready to feel less overwhelmed and more connected to your body, needs, and inner voice, explore my 4-week private coaching experience for midlife women: Reconnect With Your Body and Yourself. Learn more here.Record your question here and I will answer it on the show!! https://www.speakpipe.com/KatieFarinasJoin the Monthly SatsangVisit Katie's websiteJoin the newsletter for soulful insights and to receive weekly practicesRead and watch on SubstackBook a reflective Insight Seat to come on the show and receive live coachingSchedule a Clarity Call to see if my coaching is right for you.

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The businesses that survive and thrive are the ones that don't try to figure it out in isolation.  If you get a ton of value in this episode, I would love to invite you to subscribe because it costs nothing to subscribe. Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Sales Queen, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Host of Claim Your Career Crown and the Get More Clients shows.  She has been seen on NBC, USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more!  When she is not working with clients, Lynn loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go.  Welcome, Lynn!Support the showCheck out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster!https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

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What happens when years of overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout finally start to make sense? For many women, ADHD goes undiagnosed for decades, leaving them navigating impossible expectations and blaming themselves for struggles they never understood. In this episode, Liz Lewis explores how a late diagnosis can change how you see your past, your relationships, and yourself, while reminding us that ADHD is only one part of the story. Take this conversation as an opportunity to slow down, question old narratives, and create a version of success that actually fits your life.What to expect in this episode:The reality of growing up with ADHD before we understood how it shows up in girls and womenWhy many women discover ADHD through parenting, burnout, or major life transitionsThe hidden ways unrealistic expectations and gender roles amplify ADHD overwhelmWhat happens when an ADHD diagnosis becomes self-understanding instead of self-definitionWhy hitting pause after diagnosis can stop you from turning self-discovery into self-destructionAbout Liz LewisLiz Lewis is a writer, coach, researcher, and self-described chronic overthinker who helps ADHD women navigate motherhood, mental health, and midlife burnout with more clarity and self-compassion. Through her work at HealthyADHD LLC, as well as through coaching, speaking, and her Substack, Liz offers practical, relatable support grounded in lived experience and research. She has facilitated peer support groups for ADDA, spoken at national conferences, and written for publications including HuffPost, Attention Magazine, and ADDitude Magazine. Her first book, You Are Not the Problem, is a gentle guide for late-diagnosed ADHD women that blends personal stories, science, and midlife humor. When she's not overthinking life and writing about it, she enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending time with her husband, son, and their very opinionated dog.​Connect with LizWebsite: Liz Lewis | Healthy ADHD | Substack: Liz Lewis Instagram: @lizlewisliterary Celebrate the launch of Liz Lewis' new book, You Are Not the Problem: Late Diagnosed Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us! Grab your copy and use code NotTheProb20 to get 20% OFF. Don't miss this empowering read for late-diagnosed women navigating identity, ADHD, and the invisible forces shaping their lives.Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.​Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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  Woke By Accident- Representation Matters w/ Special Guest, Danielle Belton S 8 E 246 Episode Details In honor of International Women's Day, I'm sitting down with an award‑winning journalist with major receipts from The Root, HuffPost, and late‑night TV to talk Black storytelling, media, and mental health, Danielle Belton.   Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation   I am calm, centered, and at peace. The African proverb  "If you live in the river you should make friends with the crocodile" (interpret in your own words) Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Buy Me A Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/Wokebyaccident Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Photo Room https://refer.photoroom.com/jen-washington   Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)  

Understanding the psychology of a narcissist is the topic of conversation this week, with my guest Chelsey Brooke Cole. Chelsey is a licensed psychotherapist, expert in narcissistic abuse recovery, and bestselling author of If Only I'd Known: How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakable Self-Worth. She specializes in helping people understand the psychology of narcissists so they can trust themselves again after narcissistic abuse.  Here's the thing about narcissists that can be so disorienting at first: they are fundamentally different from you. This episode gets into the psychology behind it all. Why narcissists operate the way they do, what the different types actually look like, how they show up in relationships, and what the path back to yourself really involves. Because understanding what you were actually dealing with is usually where the healing starts.  What you'll hear about in this episode: Why narcissists are not like you: the personality trait most survivors share, and why it works against them. (2:16) The trauma myth: does trauma cause narcissism? Chelsey shares her insights. (6:33) Six types of narcissists: what each one looks like, and why the most dangerous ones often look the most harmless. (8:44) How narcissists approach communication: what they're actually doing in conversations, and why it's designed to keep you stuck.(26:42) The healing journey: the micro-shifts that actually move the needle, and where to start when you don't even know yourself anymore. (33:30) Learn more about Chelsey Brooke Cole: Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, and best-selling author of If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth. She specializes in narcissistic abuse and complex trauma, with her work routinely featured in outlets like USA Today, HuffPost, and Psychology Today. Chelsey provides support to thousands of narcissistic abuse survivors each day through her speaking, writing, podcast, and comprehensive healing programs. She is the host of Restoring Resilience, a podcast dedicated to helping survivors heal and reclaim their lives, and the creator of Rewired for Resilience: Reclaiming Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse.  Resources & Links: Registration is now open for the Unbreakable Retreat!Kate Anthony's Complete Parenting Plan Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce  Chelsey's websiteGet a free e-book copy of Chelsey's book: If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-WorthChelsey's Masterclass: The Narcissist's Playbook Chelsey on Instagram =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. ===================

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As much as we'd like to think our romantic relationships exist apart from our friendships, the research says otherwise. Your friends' opinions can determine whether a couple stays together, influence the values they hold in the relationship, and even shape the kinds of arguments they have. And that influence starts long before a woman is partnered; it starts while she's still dating.In this episode, Danielle sits down with Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of How to Be Dateable, to explore how your friends can be your greatest asset on your dating journey, or your biggest unintentional roadblock. They break down five dating archetypes, what each one looks like in action, and how to give the right kind of support to the right kind of dater; because the advice that helps one friend can sabotage another.

In this episode of the HR Like a Boss podcast, John Bernatovicz welcomes Mary Baird, a seasoned HR professional and podcaster, to discuss the critical importance of employee experience in the workplace. They explore the paradigm shift in HR, emphasizing the need to prioritize employee well-being to enhance customer experience and overall business success. Mary shares her insights on the purpose of HR, the employee experience flywheel, and actionable strategies for HR professionals to implement in their organizations.ABOUT MARY BAIRDMary Baird, PHR is an Employee Experience Consultant, international workshop facilitator, keynote speaker and the host of The Simplifiers Podcast. Mary helps organizations simplify how they build a better employee experience — the kind that reduces turnover, boosts engagement, improves customer experience, and drives stronger business results. Her work has supported teams at companies like Google, Microsoft, Intel, and Meta. She's also been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, HuffPost, and MSN. Her forthcoming book for HR leaders is called: Squash the Sunday Scaries: The Simplifiers Guide to Better Employee Experience, and is set to release this Spring 2026.

Ashley joins Dr. Thema and shares her homecoming journey from childhood wounds and empowering ways to heal. She also reads a moving narrative of racial trauma from her bestselling book: The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care. Pick up your copy today. Ashley McGirt-Adair is a psychotherapist, TEDx international speaker, author, and the founder and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation, a nonprofit focused on eliminating barriers to mental health care in Black and historically excluded communities. She specializes in trauma, racial trauma, leadership, health equity, mental health, and self-care. Ashley holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, operating a private practice where she addresses racial trauma, depression, and anxiety. Featured in Forbes, MSNBC, and HuffPost, Ashley also serves as the NAACP State Area Conference Health Chair. Don't forget to subscribe and share. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

Blair Fell joins Book Gang to discuss The Sign for Home, exploring the DeafBlind experience and a moving journey of autonomy and connection in this backlist feature. Book Gang welcomes Blair Fell, acclaimed playwright, television writer, essayist, and ASL interpreter, to discuss his heartfelt and eye-opening novel, The Sign for Home. Fell's unique life experience—including decades as an ASL interpreter for the Deaf and DeafBlind communities—shapes this deeply immersive story. Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, The Sign for Home is a funny, moving, and transformative read that will leave you curious and inspired. I'm thrilled to celebrate this unforgettable debut as part of this year's Summer Reading Guide backlist feature and to honor the community it serves. Don't miss how Blair's story left such an impression on a reader that they changed their will after reading it. In this rich, humorous, and moving conversation, we discuss:

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, we explore how therapists and helping professionals can expand their impact by turning their expertise into meaningful speaking opportunities. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares how clinicians can identify their unique “zone of genius,” build confidence in their voice, and begin sharing their knowledge beyond the therapy room. We discuss mindset shifts, practical steps, and visibility strategies that turn lived experience and clinical insight into workshops, presentations, and speaking engagements that connect with audiences. Whether you're curious about public speaking or ready to take the stage on bigger stages, this conversation will encourage you to see your expertise as something worth sharing.What You'll Learn:How to identify your unique “zone of genius” and turn it into meaningful speaking opportunities.Why therapists and helping professionals are uniquely positioned to educate, inspire, and lead through public speaking.Common fears clinicians experience around visibility and how to move through them with confidence.Practical steps for getting started with workshops, presentations, podcasts, and speaking engagements.Bio:Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She's the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She's been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn't on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect with Carrie Severson:http://www.carrieseverson.com/https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storytellerhttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.comConnect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:Website: thejunipercenter.comInstagram: @thejunipercenterFacebook: The Juniper Center

Cassandra Neyenesch is a Brooklyn-based writer, activist, and curator. Cassandra's reviews and cultural pieces have appeared in The Guardian, Brooklyn Rail, HuffPost, Public Books, The International Herald Tribune, and Art in America. She has a recent story in the New Yorker and her debut novel A Little Bit Bad was published in June. I love this novel. Literary, with plot—a mystery runs through it but you'd never call it a mystery. Ron Charles, former Washington Post book reviewer reviewed A Little Bit Bad on his substack page. Cassandra joins me to talk about what kept her going when the going got tough and she had five novels in the drawer,, the crossover from journalism to fiction, why she converted to an outliner, landing the ending, the trend of older novelists, especially women, getting published, and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. (Recorded March 6,, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)      

Today, we are delighted to welcome Lyndsi Edgar, the Founder and CEO of eLuminate Marketing. Lyndsi talks to Eric about entrepreneurship, content marketing, LinkedIn, automation, AI, and staying top of mind with clients and prospects. She also shares how she built eLuminate Marketing, the lessons she learned while growing the agency, and the systems, processes, and mindset shifts that helped her scale the business. Stay tuned for more! Lyndsi's Journey Lyndsi studied marketing and then worked for various marketing agencies. While working in digital marketing and social media, she noticed that small business owners were unable to access authentic, high-quality content that looked like Fortune 500 marketing without the Fortune 500 price tag. So, she launched eLuminate Marketing to help local businesses grow through authentic content. She initially gave herself six months to find clients before deciding whether to continue, and 12 years later, her agency continues to thrive and grow. Networking Lyndsi found her first clients through networking, nonprofit work, and being involved on boards in her community. Most of her business development happened face-to-face before eventually evolving into online lead generation. Processes Lyndsi explains that it's essential to create processes before hiring. You need clear onboarding systems, communication standards, and documented procedures for employees to understand what they need to do without constantly relying on you. Today, AI tools make it far easier to record workflows, generate transcripts, and create standard operating procedures. Who to Hire Lyndsi recommends hiring people for areas that are not your strengths and work you do not enjoy. Her first hires were to do her accounting and graphic design. Hiring in those areas allowed her to focus on growth and strategy. LinkedIn About five or six years ago, Lyndsi began focusing on LinkedIn, and it eventually became the number one lead source for eLuminate Marketing. Although many people dismiss LinkedIn as it's full of bots and AI-generated content, she believes there are still opportunities for businesses that create authentic, value-added content focused on the specific needs and problems of their ideal clientele. Strong Content Instead of talking about your accomplishments, it's important to create content that provides solutions and value. Lyndsi recommends building one large piece of long-form content around a single topic each month, then turning it into multiple smaller pieces of micro content throughout the month. Content Ideas Another strategy Lyndsi uses is creating content around frequently asked questions. She looks at what people are typing into Google and AI tools. She ensures her content addresses those questions directly, as that helps her create practical, searchable content that aligns with what potential clients are already looking for. Balancing Personal and Professional Content On LinkedIn, you should focus mainly on value-add professional content, with only a small percentage dedicated to personal content. AI Lyndsi understands that AI can support research, editing, messaging, and content workflows. Still, it cannot replace the knowledge, stories, systems, and operating methods her agency has developed through years of experience. She believes those stories, insights, and years of knowledge are what elevate content beyond generic AI-generated material. AI can assist the process, but it cannot replace human wisdom and experience. Staying Top of Mind Consumption drives conversion. The more people consume your content, the more likely they are to work with you. Consistent posting, emails, display ads, and remarketing all help move people through the funnel faster. Defining Your Ideal Client Before creating content, Lyndsi recommends narrowing down your ideal clients. eLuminate Marketing focuses on professional service firms, particularly law firms, commercial real estate, and wealth management firms. Her content speaks directly to those industries, so the right people are more likely to stop, read, and engage. Automation and CRM Systems Lyndsi uses automation tools and workflows in HubSpot to stay in front of leads and clients without manually handling every interaction. Different industries and stages of the funnel receive different emails, content, and ads. She recommends that small business owners implement a CRM system instead of relying on spreadsheets. Tracking Metrics and Dashboards Over the last several years, Lyndsi's agency has been using dashboards to monitor sales, email marketing, and overall business performance. She reviews metrics regularly with her sales team to identify where adjustments and optimizations are needed rather than relying on her gut instinct. The Importance of a Growth Mindset Lyndsi believes one of the most important skills for business owners is maintaining a growth mindset. As technology, AI, the economy, and client expectations constantly evolve, businesses cannot remain locked into old ways of operating. Flexibility One of Lyndsi's priorities is to create flexibility for her family. Her long-term vision is to build a business that can continue to operate smoothly while she spends extended time traveling outdoors with her family in an RV. Bio: Lyndsi Edgar Lyndsi Edgar is the founder of eLuminate Marketing, a digital marketing agency specializing in professional services firms. With 15+ years in digital marketing, she helps law firms, CRE brokers, and consultancies grow beyond referrals through her proprietary framework, The eLuminate Effect. Her work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, and Forbes Woman. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Lyndsi Edgar eLuminate Marketing On LinkedIn  

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Malinda Sanna operates at the intersection of creativity, culture, and data, using insight as a creative tool to shape how luxury brands connect with people.As the Founder and CEO of LookLook, she built a 7-figure proprietary consumer insights platform over 15 years with a global team of 16. Her methodology centers around what she calls “Cultivated Communities” — highly curated groups of individuals, particularly high-net-worth women, recruited one relationship at a time rather than through traditional third-party panels.She is the creator of Beautyverse, a proprietary community of 1,000+ affluent women focused on luxury beauty, as well as Luxuryverse, communities designed to provide brands with deeper and more nuanced consumer insights beyond traditional market research.Through more than 900 studies and 30,000+ research participants worldwide, Malinda has helped brands including Shiseido, BMW, LVMH, Google, Mondelez, and Nestlé better understand not just what consumers want, but why they want it — and how to translate that into meaningful products, storytelling, and experiences.Her work spans a global network of executives in New York, Paris, Dubai, São Paulo, Beijing, and Shanghai. She also writes a Substack newsletter followed by luxury brand executives around the world.Before founding LookLook, Malinda studied classical music and English literature at Goshen College and worked as a singer. She has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, HuffPost, Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Washington Post, AdWeek, and Inc.LinksWebsite: LookLookInstagram: @luxuryverse100Support the showIf you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Have you ever felt lonely in motherhood — even when your calendar is completely full? Like meaningful friendships are harder to build than they used to be, and somewhere in the middle of all the busyness you've quietly lost connection?   Friend, today's conversation is going to resonate deeply.  I'm joined by Megan Thompson — lifestyle writer, mom of five, and host of the podcast I Can Do That, which helps moms past the early years reignite their spark and rediscover what lights them up. Her work has appeared in HuffPost, The Independent, and Business Insider — and she brings such an honest, thoughtful perspective to everything she does. In this episode we're talking about:   Why making friends as a mom feels surprisingly hard right now.  How to find meaningful friendships that actually align with your values JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out — and why overscheduling is stealing your connection.  The importance of mentor moms in different seasons of life This is such a refreshing conversation about slowing down, choosing what matters, and creating space for deeper connection.  So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive in Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this summer.    Currently we are just wrapping up our spring round of group coaching.  If you are bummed that you missed your chace to jump into our amazing group grab your spot for our next round of group coaching in the fall.   Waitlist: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist Contact Megan Thompson: Podcast: I Can Do That Instagram: @mrsmeganthompson on IG Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/   I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

Itai Sadan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Duda, a professional website builder for agencies and SaaS Platforms. Under Itai's leadership, Duda rapidly expanded its professional website builder product suite with an emphasis on empowering web professionals with cutting-edge tools to help them create beautiful conversion-driving websites at scale. To date, Duda hosts more than a million active websites that have been built by over 23,000 customers globally. Itai's expertise in the online presence and web design space has been cited by USA Today, Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, Search Engine Land, and more. Itai has a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Ben Gurion in Israel. Fun Fact: “Duda” is a variation of “Dude,” which is the main character in his favorite movies of all time, The Big Lebowski. Links: https://www.duda.co If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOLLOW UP starts with merchandise promotion and YouTube begging reminiscent of 2007, before GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen gets thoroughly criticized by eBay after proposing a $56 billion takeover plan that eBay called “neither credible nor attractive,” which is corporate-speak for “please stop emailing us at 3 a.m.” Meanwhile, California residents might finally receive a small settlement check from Grubhub worth about half a burrito, just as Americans realize they dislike AI data centers even more than nuclear plants because nobody wants a warehouse full of GPUs boiling away the local water supply. Lake Tahoe residents are learning their electricity now goes to AI processing plants instead of people, xAI keeps adding methane turbines despite being sued over them, and SpaceXAI employees are fleeing Elon's “sleep under your desk forever” lifestyle as if it were the last helicopter out of Saigon.IN THE NEWS, we start gently with the revelation that everyone at the Musk v. Altman trial is sitting on luxury butt cushions because apparently the singularity requires lumbar support, before plunging straight into the abyss: fake AI crypto journalists haunting Forbes and HuffPost like SEO poltergeists, OpenAI launching “Daybreak” so the robots can now secure the software they helped break, Anthropic trying to stop AI from becoming evil by feeding it morality fan fiction, and Google catching AI-generated zero-day exploits in the wild because cyberpunk novels were apparently instructional manuals. Waymo robotaxis are experimenting with driving into floodwaters, a family is suing OpenAI after ChatGPT allegedly advised their son to mix drugs with fatal results, graduating students booed an executive for praising AI as if she were announcing the arrival of cholera, and Meta continues its speedrun toward becoming the world's largest scam mall while simultaneously demanding everyone trust its shiny new “encrypted AI chats.” Also: Meta is testing Grok-for-Threads, somebody created an AI poop-analysis startup that quietly sells your bowel movements to data brokers, GM got nailed for selling driver data, Lime still somehow exists and wants an IPO, and Japan's first 3D-printed house shows that the future will at least look cool even as society collapses.MEDIA CANDY features Spotify celebrating twenty years of collecting your listening habits into a psychological profile you absolutely didn't care about during the CD era, plus The Punisher: One Last Kill ironically looking like unfinished PlayStation cutscenes, Good Omens Season 3, Devil May Cry Season 2, NBC somehow turning Wordle into a TV show because every executive has fully given up, shorter waits for Severance Season 3, and Rings of Power returning in November to continue spending the GDP of a small nation on elf misery.APPS & DOODADS checks in with Apple as it prepares Siri app integrations that developers already suspect will become subscription-based hostage situations. TikTok is testing an ad-free tier in the UK because, somehow, ads weren't already enough punishment. Venmo is finally realizing that public payment feeds are insane. There's a Wikipedia clone made entirely of AI hallucinations, and an iPad arm mount sturdy enough to survive the upcoming climate wars.AT THE LIBRARY wraps up with Clowns (First Contact), Dungeon Crawler Carl, the demise of another Goodreads competitor, Kindle alternatives for those trying to escape Amazon's panopticon, and a reminder that Douglas Adams has now been gone for 25 years, which remains, in the immortal words of the man himself, widely regarded as a bad move.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/grumpyCleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! 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Altman Trial Is Using Fancy Butt CushionsFour Financial Journalists Accused of Being Fake AI-Generated Puppets That Shill Crypto in Forbes, HuffPost, and MoreDaybreak is OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Claude MythosAnthropic blames dystopian sci-fi for training AI models to act “evil”Google announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AIWaymo Admits Its Robotaxis Have a Small Issue With Driving Into FloodwatersFamily sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advice led to accidental overdoseGraduation Speaker Says AI Is ‘The Next Industrial Revolution,' Immediately Drowned Out by Booing StudentsMeta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and InstagramAfter Killing Encrypted DMs, Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Trust His New Encrypted AI ChatHey @meta.ai is that true? Threads is testing a Grok-like AI featureInternet of Shit: AI Poop Analysis App Offered to Sell Me Database of Its Users' PoopsGM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving dataThe electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPOThis startup built Japan's first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country's construction crisisAPPS & DOODADSApple wants apps to integrate with Siri in iOS 27, but one fear holds some back: reportTikTok is rolling out an ad-free option in the UKVenmo's redesigned app offers more discreet payments by defaultNew Wikipedia Clone Made Entirely of AI HallucinationsYICOSUN iPad Mount Tablet Holder, 3-Section Foldable Adjustable Aluminum Alloy Arm with Rotating Clamp Base, Heavy Duty Desk Bracket for iPad Tablet Phone Portable Monitor, Bed Office KitchenMEDIA CANDYSpotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the appThe Punisher: One Last KillHere's the Real Deal With That Viral Shot From 'Punisher: One Last Kill'Good Omens Season 3 - The FinaleDevil May Cry Season 2NBC is turning Wordle into a TV showAdam Scott Promises the Wait for ‘Severance' Season 3 Won't Be Nearly as Long‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning in NovemberAT THE LIBRARYClowns (First Contact) by Peter CawdronDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanTome, another Goodreads booktracker rival, shuts downBookshop.orgKoboSmashwordseBooks.comKobo E-readersONYX BOOXThe Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy OmnibusCLOSING SHOUT-OUTS'Revenge of the Nerds' Actor Donald Gibb Dead at 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we take an honest look at burnout—how it develops, how it impacts clinicians, and what it truly takes to recover. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares their personal journey through burnout and the pivotal moments that led to meaningful change. Together, we explore practical tools for resetting your nervous system, rebuilding sustainable routines, and cultivating resilience that lasts. This conversation offers both reflection and actionable insight for therapists who are ready to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with their work in a healthier, more grounded way. What You'll Learn:How to recognize the early warning signs of burnout before it becomes overwhelming. What burnout can look like emotionally, physically, and professionally for clinicians. The key steps involved in resetting your nervous system and daily routines. Practical tools to help you rebuild energy, boundaries, and sustainable work habits.Bio:Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She's the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She's been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn't on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect with Carrie Severson:http://www.carrieseverson.com/https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storytellerhttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.comConnect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:Website: thejunipercenter.comInstagram: @thejunipercenterFacebook: The Juniper Center

Estelle Erasmus is a 2025 TEDx Speaker and an award-winning writing professor at New York University. An award-winning journalist, she has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, Next Avenue/PBS, HuffPost, Business Insider, Marie Claire, WIRED, AARP the Magazine, and more. Her essays for The New York Times and The Washington Post have gone globally viral, and she has appeared on Good Morning America and Fox News, with her work mentioned on The View. She's on the show to talk about her book, Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published, named a “Best Book for Writers” by Poets & Writers. Today is all about non-fiction. Estelle joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about writing essays, finding your voice, hooks, braided essays and hermit crab essays, writing scenes, queries, pitches, and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. (Recorded February 27,, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)    

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This week on We Saw the Devil, Robin tears through the most chaotic news cycle of the second Trump administration so far. Donald Trump told a White House crowd he'll be in office "eight or nine years from now," and they applauded. Politico reports the President personally offered Senator John Fetterman a "financial windfall" to switch parties (usually a bag of cash), on the record, while a sitting US senator "absorbed the suggestion." Trump publicly accused Pope Leo XIV of "endangering Catholics" with his pro-peace stance on the Iran war, sending Marco Rubio to Rome on damage control. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser told the Wall Street Journal flat out: "Trump is the problem. The president is the problem."Robin breaks down Operation Epic Fury, Project Freedom, and the Strait of Hormuz standoff Pete Hegseth insists is "not a ceasefire violation" while Iran sinks ships and the UAE shoots down Iranian missiles. The Senate's $1 billion taxpayer giveaway for Trump's East Wing ballroom, the Supreme Court's gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr.'s campaign to "deprescribe" antidepressants, the closure of the ICE Detention Ombudsman office, the eight Republican AGs arguing in federal court that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional, and the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic that nobody at HHS is equipped to track.Pour something strong. We're going in.Sources:Marjorie Dannenfelser, Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, General Dan Caine, John Fetterman, Joaquin Castro, Adam Kinzinger, Karl Rove, Sean Hannity, Hugh Hewitt, Mike Nellis, Mrs. Frazzled, Abraar Karan, Adam Isaacson, Wall Street Journal, Politico, HuffPost, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, NPR, CBS News, Washington Post, SCOTUSblog, NAACP Legal Defense Fund.Keywords:political podcast May 2026, Trump news this week, Trump second term podcast, Iran war 2026, Pope Leo Trump feud, Fetterman financial windfall, Trump ballroom taxpayer money, Voting Rights Act gutted, Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr. HHS, Christofascism, Section 504 lawsuit, ICE detention oversight, hantavirus outbreak 2026, Met Gala 2026, Athena Strand verdict, Secret Service scandal, Susan B. Anthony Trump problem, anti-Trump podcast, progressive podcast, queer podcast host, snarky political podcast, true crime political podcast, We Saw the Devil podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Jacque Gorelick joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up missing a mother, surviving a fractured family and worrying you're broken in unfixable ways, how her husband's medical crisis upended her life as a new mother, letting our inner selves be cared for, protecting a space where a mother should be, owning our story, gathering all the pieces for structure, weaving in backstory to strengthen the stakes, including letters and managing time in memoir, telling the truth as we know it,  taking risks, how we're never finished, and her new memoir Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home. Also in this episode: -coping strategies -letting our guard down -being once mothered, motherless, and unmothered Books mentioned in this episode:  Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr Fast Draft Your Memoir by Rachael Herron  Jacque's essays about family, motherhood, estrangement, education, and health have appeared or are forthcoming in The New York Times, Salon, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Kenyon Review, Pithead Chapel, X-R-A-Y, Healthy Women, The Washington Post, HuffPost and more.  After spending her fractured childhood in search of home and belonging, Jacque spent her adult life working with children and families. She has a degree in psychology and a graduate degree in education with an emphasis in early childhood development. She has always been fascinated with how family shapes and defines us, and how we ultimately choose to define it for ourselves.  A California native, Jacque has lived all over the West Coast from Santa Barbara to Alaska. Now firmly rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, she lives beside a creek under redwood trees with her husband, two boys, and a mélange of rescues. To find out more about Jacque and her work visit her website at jacquegorelick.com.   Connect with Jacque: Website: https://www.jacquegorelick.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacque.gorelick/ IG @jacgorelick: https://www.instagram.com/jacgorelick/ Threads @jacgorelick: https://www.threads.com/@jacgorelick Substack: Heartmatters https://jacquegorelickheartmatters.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Purchase book via Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/map-of-a-heart-a-memoir-of-love-loss-and-finding-the-way-home-jacque-gorelick/9daeff1a91645131?ean=9783988322265&next=t – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 18! Our guest today is the award-winning author and essayist Minh Lê. Whether writing picture books, middle grade graphic novels, or essays, his work often blends an engaging story with deeper lessons.  His latest picture book is Miles Ahead, the story of an adorable dog who helps his family welcome a new baby cousin. A lighthearted search ensues after their gift goes missing. It's a heart-warming and amusing picture book that showcases a family rethinking what a meaningful gift could be, and they just happen to be of asian descent. With detailed illustrations by Lynnor Bontigao, it's a story with lively dialogue, family memories, and a clever ending.  Minh Lê is also the author of many picture books, middle grade graphic novels, and essays. His work incudes Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature), Real to Me, The Blur, Lift (an Eisner Award nominee), The Perfect Seat, and Let Me Finish!, Green Lantern: Legacy, Green Lantern: Alliance, and Enlighten Me.  His essays have been published in The New York Times, The Horn Book, HuffPost, NPR, Book Riot, and Reading Rainbow. He currently serves on the Board of We Need Diverse Books and is on the faculty of the Hamline MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. In our conversation, we talk about how he develops ideas, his philosophy on guiding illustrators, the benefits of frequent collaboration, Thích Nhất Hạnh, and a lot more. To learn more about Minh, you can visit his MinhLeBooks.com, follow him on instagram @minhlebooks, buy Miles Ahead, or any of his other great stories.  If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

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Are you tired of feeling like you have to choose between keeping the peace and being true to yourself in your relationships? Many people mistake silence for harmony, stuffing down their true feelings for fear of conflict, only to wake up one day feeling unheard, unseen, and disconnected. But what if speaking up—being honest about your needs and setting boundaries—was actually the path to deeper connection and intimacy, not the source of division? In this episode, listeners are invited to rethink what it means to be authentic in close relationships, especially when it comes to sharing hard truths or setting limits. You'll hear insights on why self-assertion is not about ruining relationships, but about bringing your whole self into them. By exploring practical strategies, emotional tools, and real-life examples, this conversation guides you in overcoming the fear of rocking the boat—so you can communicate courageously and build relationships where both people feel truly known and valued. Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself. A Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication, her essay "Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself" was published in the Modern Love column in The New York Times, and she has been writing the popular Staying Sane Inside Insanity blog for Psychology Today since 2020. She has been featured as an expert in The Guardian, Newsweek, Well+Good, HuffPost, Fatherly, and the Bumble site, The Buzz.   Episode Highlights 04:03 The link between speaking up, emotional intimacy, and common gendered roles. 07:18 Navigating differences: collaboration, needs, and the relationship as a system. 12:40 Embracing discomfort and staying present with unresolved issues. 13:53 The importance of vulnerability and framing difficult conversations safely. 17:02 Applying healthy pressure: strengthening or releasing relationships. 19:56 Recognizing the "shock absorber" role and its impact on self and intimacy. 23:10 Identifying "shock magnets": escalation, withdrawal, and unhealthy conflict cycles. 27:29 Communicating effectively with kindness. 30:38 Defining self-possession and its role in relational health. 32:49 Using internal signals and "weathervane" emotions for personal growth. 38:11 Building emotional maturity: self-compassion, timeouts, and ongoing practice. 40:38 Understanding and managing emotional activation. 42:42 Addressing hidden relationship dynamics and the importance of modeling boundaries. 48:21 Exploring possibilities: challenging feelings of being trapped and opening to choice. 51:41 Putting clarity into practice: actionable tools and lasting relationship change.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Practice Soft Startups: Begin hard conversations with vulnerability and clarity about your intentions rather than leading with anger or accusation to lower defensiveness in your partner. Name Your Emotions: Before raising a difficult topic, identify and share your underlying emotions, such as fear, anxiety, or longing, to increase openness. Set Boundaries with Clarity: Clearly state what is not working for you in the relationship and propose specific changes, avoiding blame or generalizations. Tolerate Unresolved Issues: Accept that not every problem will have an immediate solution and practice tolerating the discomfort of ongoing, in-process conversations. Take Breaks When Activated: When conflict escalates, or emotions run high, pause the conversation and use activities like taking a walk or shower to regulate your nervous system before returning. Use "I" Statements: Use concise, direct language to express your needs and feelings without attacking or criticizing your partner. Reflect on the System: Regularly assess if both partners are contributing to the emotional work and call out patterns where efforts are imbalanced. Model Self-Possession: Take responsibility for your own happiness and choices, setting an example for both yourself and others—including children—about how to live in alignment with your values.   Mentioned Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) About Tonya Lester (Psychology Today) Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication (Free guide) How Being "Difficult" Can Assist Growth & Development In Relationship (ERP 360)   Connect with Tonya Lester Website: tonyalester.com Facebook: facebook.com/tlynnlester/ Instagram: instagram.com/tonyalesterpsychotherapy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonya-lester-b9a3ab14 TikTok: tiktok.com/@tonyalesterlcsw  

In this powerful Part 2 conversation, Kate is joined again by Bern Mendez, Dating and Relationship Coach - to go even deeper into the truth about men, love, and what so many women have been getting wrong.This episode isn't about changing who you are to “get the guy.” It's about understanding men in a way that actually creates connection - without abandoning yourself.Because so many women have been taught to decode men, fix men, or perform for men…instead of truly understanding how they operate, what they value, and what creates real attraction and safety from their perspective.Together, Kate and Bern break down the patterns that keep women stuck, the misunderstandings that create disconnection, and the truths men often don't say out loud - but deeply want women to know.In this episode, we explore:What men actually want (that they rarely say out loud)The biggest misunderstandings women have about menWhy “being independent” can sometimes block deeper connectionWhat makes a man feel safe, respected, and openThe truth about masculine vs. feminine dynamicsHow women unintentionally push men awayWhat creates real attraction vs. surface-level chemistryThe difference between a man being interested… and being investedWhat men wish women understood about their emotional worldIf you've ever felt confused, frustrated, or find yourself blaming men… this conversation is for you.Connect with Kate -https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/About the Guest: Bern Mendez is a dating and relationship coach with 14 years of experience who helps accomplished women in midlife meet the love of their lives. His work draws from attachment research, somatic practice, and neuroscience. His YouTube channel is one of the twelve most-followed dating advice sources for women globally, with over 30 million views and 228,000 subscribers. He's coached women in 24 countries, from Fortune 100 executives to physicians, attorneys, scientists, therapists, and entrepreneurs, and he's been featured on CNN, HuffPost, Redbook, Univision, The Good Men Project, and MindBodyGreen. He coaches from his home base in Austin, Texas, and you can find him at bernmendez.com.About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by. Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate is redefining what it means to be an empowered woman in today's world, showing women how to stop waiting for permission and start creating a life and love that aligns with their deepest truth. Known for her rare ability to see exactly where women are out of alignment with themselves, Kate offers a path back to unwavering self- trust, meaningful joy and true fulfillment. Her work is a revolution - one that liberates women from societal expectations and invites them into a life of radical authenticity, thriving relationships and unshakable self-worth. Website: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/The Immersion in Corfu, Greece April 26- May 3, 2026 https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/the-immersionThanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group, the New Truth Movement at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209821843509179/With this podcast, we are building an international community of The New Truth Movement.If you know someone who would benefit from this message or could be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode?Leave a note in the comment section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way! Thank You! Podcast Artwork Photo Credit: Photo by Tarja Ruuska https://www.instagram.com/tarjaruuska.photographyRoyalty Free Music: Bensound.com Artist/: Benjamin Tissot License code: 2S4NM4X7FZVPZP1E

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Jon Waldman is a Winnipeg-based writer, TEDx speaker, and advocate for infertility awareness. His book 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die was shortlisted for the Winnipeg Book Award. His work has appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press, The Hockey News, and The Toronto Sun, and he's been featured by CBC and HuffPost. After a six-year infertility journey with his wife Elana, Jon became a leading voice in the conversation around male infertility. Their daughter, Kaia, was born in 2015. Today, he serves as a spokesperson for Fertility Matters Canada, using storytelling to break stigma and build community. In this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with TEDx speaker Jon Waldman for a conversation most men aren't having but should be. After six years of infertility, Jon opens up about the emotional toll, the silence surrounding male infertility, and how it reshaped his identity, marriage, and sense of legacy. This episode drops during National Infertility Awareness Week—a reminder that 1 in 6 couples face this reality, yet men are often left out of the conversation. From collecting sports memorabilia to confronting one of life's hardest challenges, Jon shares how storytelling became his way through—and why speaking up matters. This isn't just about infertility. It's about fatherhood, identity, and what we leave behind. What We Cover Why male infertility is rarely talked about—and why that needs to change The emotional impact on men, relationships, and self-worth How Jon turned pain into purpose through his TEDx talk The surprising connection between sports memorabilia and legacy Using humor to navigate heavy conversations Building support and breaking isolation   Episode Highlights: - (00:00) Welcome to the Better Call Daddy Show - (05:30) Introduction of Jon Waldman and his TED Talk - (15:00) The statistics of infertility and its impact on men - (25:00) Jon's journey in the sports memorabilia world - (35:45) The importance of storytelling in personal experiences - (45:00) Wayne's insights on legacy and compassion - (55:00) Closing thoughts and reflections Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that encourages listeners to embrace their stories and foster connections. Tune in and discover how vulnerability can lead to strength and understanding in the journey of fatherhood and beyond. Connect with Jon Waldman https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwaldman/ Connect with Reena Friedman Watts: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube (00:00) The Better Call Dream Daddy Show features interviews with influential and controversial fathers (01:54) Jon Waldman did a TED talk on the subject of infertility (07:26) Talk to me about how you started becoming a collector (11:29) In high school, in grade 10, I took our journalism program (13:02) Have you written any favorite pieces? Um, funny question (15:12) There are many people who you dream of interviewing as a sports fan (20:49) Comedian discusses his fertility journey in a new podcast (23:23) The world of infertility, especially around males, is vast (28:05) Is there anything that didn't make it into the book (29:37) Are there any organizations or people like books that you read, anything that helped you (32:17) Have you ever spoken up at all in the Jewish community (38:17) How do you instill the enjoyment of collecting in the next generation (42:37) Jon Waldman says collecting things can be part of your legacy This episode is part of National Infertility Awareness Week, helping raise awareness around male infertility, IVF, and the emotional impact on families.   More info on National Infertility Awareness https://www.asrm.org/advocacy-and-policy/take-action/national-infertility-awareness-week/

Van and Rachel react to the shooting of the rapper Offset before welcoming HuffPost's Akbar Shahid Ahmed to discuss the latest on the conflict in Iran. Then, actor Mark Kassen joins to discuss his newest film, ‘PH-1.' (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jake Paul and blackface (7:11) Offset's shooting (10:33) The state of Atlanta hip-hop (17:12) Akbar Shahid Ahmed joins the show (43:45) Kanye and the cancellation of Wireless Fest (51:59) Peak white mess: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini (59:25) Rachel vs. the AKAs (1:07:35) Mark Kassen joins the show Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Akbar Shahid Ahmed and Mark Kassen Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Cara Lee Barker is an international keynote speaker and visionary artist. She served as an Army nurse during the Vietnam era at Walter Reed Hospital. She has a Master's degree in nursing from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute and University in Ohio. Her post-doctoral work was completed in Zurich as an International Diplomat and a Jungian Analyst. She was a columnist for HuffPost for five years and is the author of three books: World Weary Woman; The Love Project; and her latest release, Nightlight: My Soul Calling, Body Listening, Heart Speaking. "After I completed my PhD in clinical psychology, I began working in the so called 'human potential movement.' People wanted to dig deeper into who they really are on every level: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social. I loved doing that work and would have done it for free! I did my post-doctoral work in Zurich as an International Diplomat and Jungian Analyst. After reading Carl Jung's book–The Symbolic Life–I quickly realized the vital importance of dreams in helping people discover their inborn talents. I continue to work with clients, which uses my best talents, while I devote an increasing amount of time writing. My favorite life lesson from my very supportive parents: 'Lean into the thing you are trying to resist. Always lean in.'"    

Megyn Kelly discusses the U.S. Olympics hockey team taking home the gold with their dramatic overtime win over Canada, the full displays of patriotism at the Olympics, why the victory was so inspirational, the team immediately accepting Trump's invite to the State of the Union, the awesome post-victory interview with Team USA hockey star Jack Hughes, leftists at HuffPost writing about those who feel “ashamed” of America feeling conflicted about American pride at the Olympics, Team USA's inspiring tribute to the Gaudreau brothers after their gold medal victory, the circumstances of their tragic death in 2024, Alysa Liu's inspirational story and why Megyn doesn't care about her politics only that she loves America, why Canada has some of the biggest losers of the Olympics, Gavin Newsom getting major backlash for implying getting a low SAT score and being unable to read makes him more relatable to black Americans, his failed attempt to clean up the PR mess, Trump's upcoming State of the Union address tomorrow, Democrats like AOC and more choosing to protest rather than even showing up, the decline in civility in politics among the left, and more.   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com SaunaSpace: Discover why SaunaSpace's infrared FireLight tech is redefining at‑home wellness—visit https://Sauna.Space/MEGYN and use code MEGYN for 10% off your entire order. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.