Podcasts about Identity

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“The Jewish voice must be heard, not because it's more right or less right, but it's there. The suffering is there, the grief is there, and human grief is human grief.” As Jews around the world mark Tisha B'Av, we're joined by Columbia University professor and award-winning poet Owen Lewis, whose new collection, “A Prayer of Six Wings,” offers a powerful reflection on grief in the aftermath of October 7th. In this conversation, Lewis explores the healing power of poetry in the face of trauma, what it means to be a Jewish professor in today's campus climate, and how poetry can foster empathy, encourage dialogue, and resist the pull of division. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.   Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: Untold stories of Jews who left or were driven from Arab nations and Iran People of the Pod:  Latest Episodes:  An Orange Tie and A Grieving Crowd: Comedian Yohay Sponder on Jewish Resilience From Broadway to Jewish Advocacy: Jonah Platt on Identity, Antisemitism, and Israel Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: The Dinah Project's Quest to Hold Hamas Accountable Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview:   Owen Lewis:   Overheard in a New York Restaurant.   I can't talk about Israel tonight.    I know.    I can't not talk about Israel tonight.    I know.    Can we talk about . . .   Here? Sure. Let's try to talk about here.   Manya Brachear Pashman:   On Saturday night, Jews around the world will commemorate Tisha B'av. Known as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the culmination of a three week period of mourning to commemorate several tragedies throughout early Jewish history.  As a list of tragedies throughout modern Jewish history has continued to grow, many people spend this day fasting, listening to the book of Lamentations in synagogue, or visiting the graves of loved ones. Some might spend the day reading poetry.  Owen Lewis is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics at Columbia University. But he's also the award-winning author of four poetry collections which have won accolades, including the EE Cummings Prize and the Rumi Prize for Poetry.  His most recent collection, A Prayer of Six Wings documents in verse his grief since the October 7 terror attacks. Owen is with us now to talk about the role of poetry in times of violence and war, what it's been like to be a Jewish professor on the Columbia campus, and a Jewish father with children and grandchildren in Israel. And also, how to keep writing amid a climate of rising antisemitism. Owen, welcome to People of the Pod. Owen Lewis:   Thank you so much, Manya. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So you opened with that short poem titled overheard in a New York restaurant. I asked you to read that because I wanted to ask whether it reflected how you felt about poetry after October 7.  Did you find yourself in a place where you couldn't write about Israel, but yet you couldn't not write about Israel? Owen Lewis:   Among the many difficult things of that First Year, not only the war, not only the flagrant attacks on the posters of the hostages one block from where I live, 79th and Broadway, every day, taken down every day, put back up again, defaced. It was as if the war were being fought right here on 79th and Broadway.  Another aspect that made this all so painful was watching the artistic and literary world turn against Israel. This past spring, 2000 writers and artists signed a petition, it was published, there was an oped about it in The Times, boycotting Israeli cultural institutions.  And I thought: artists don't have a right to shut their ears. We all need to listen to each other's grief, and if we poets and artists can't listen to one another, what do we expect of statesmen? Statesmen, yeah, they can create a ceasefire. That's not the same as creating peace. And peace can only come when we really listen to each other. To feel ostracized by the poetry community and the intellectual community was very painful. Fortunately, last summer, as well as this past summer, I was a fellow at the Yetzirah conference. Yetzirah is an organization of Jewish American poets, although we're starting to branch out. And this kind of in-gathering of like-minded people gave me so much strength.  So this dilemma, I can't talk about it, because we just can't take the trauma. We can't take hearing one more thing about it, but not talk about it…it's a compulsion to talk about it, and that's a way to process trauma. And that was the same with this poetry, this particular book.  I feel in many ways, it just kind of blew through me, and it was at the same time it blew through me, created this container in which I could express myself, and it actually held me together for that year. I mean, still, in many ways, the writing does that, but not as immediately and acutely as I felt that year.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   This book has been praised as not being for the ideological but for the intellectually and emotionally engaged. So it's not it's not something that ideologically minded readers will necessarily be able to connect to, or is it actually quite the opposite?  Owen Lewis:  Well, it's very much written from the gut, from the experience, from in a sense, being on the ground, both in Israel and here in New York and on campus, and trying to keep a presence in the world of poetry and writers. So what comes from emotion should speak to emotion. There are a few wisps of political statements, but it's not essentially a politically motivated piece of writing.  I feel that I have no problem keeping my sympathies with Israel and with Jews. I can still be critical of aspects of the government, and my sympathies can also be with the thousands of Palestinians, killed, hurt, displaced. I don't see a contradiction. I don't have to take sides.  But the first poem is called My Partisan Grief, and it begins on October 7. I was originally going to call the bookMy Partisan Grief, because I felt that American, Jewish, and Israeli grief was being silenced, was being marginalized. And I wanted to say, this is our grief. Listen to it. You must listen to this. It doesn't privilege this grief over another grief. Grief is grief. But I wanted ultimately to move past that title into something broader, more encompassing, more humanitarian. Manya Brachear Pashman:  And did that decision come as the death toll in Gaza rose and this war kept going and going and the hostages remained in captivity, did that kind of sway your thinking in terms of how to approach the book and frame it?  Owen Lewis:  Yes, but even more than those kind of headlines, which can be impersonal, the poetry of some remarkable Palestinian poets move me into a broader look. Abu Toha was first one who comes to mind Fady Joudah, who's also a physician, by the way. I mean his poetry, I mean many others, but it's gorgeous, moving poetry.  Some of it is a diatribe, and you know, some of it is ideological, and people can do that with poetry, but when poetry really drills down into human experience, that's what I find so compelling and moving. And that's what I think can move the peace process. I know it sounds quite idealistic, but I really think poetry has a role in the peace process here. Manya Brachear Pashman:  I want to I want to unpack that a little bit later. But first, I want to go back to the protests that were roiling Columbia's campus over the past year and a half, two years. What was it like to be, one, writing this book, but also, teaching on campus as a Jewish professor?  Owen Lewis:  Most of my teaching takes place up at the Medical Center at 168th Street. And there I have to say, I didn't feel battered in any way by what was happening. I had a very shocking experience. I had a meeting that I needed to attend on, or that had been scheduled, I hadn't been quite paying attention. I mean, I knew about the encampments, but I hadn't seen them, and I come face to face with a blocked campus. I couldn't get on the campus. And what I'm staring at are signs to the effect, send the Jews back to Poland. I'm thinking, Where am I? What is this? I mean, protest, sure. I mean we expect undergraduates, we expect humans, to protest when things really aren't fair. But what did this have to do…why invoke the Holocaust and re-invoke it, as if to imply the Jews should be punished? All Jews.  And what it fails to account for are the diversity of Jewish opinion. And you know, for some Jews, it's a black or white matter, but for most thinking Jews that I know, we all struggle very much with a loyalty to Israel, to the Jewish people, to the homeland and larger humanitarian values. So that was quite a shock. And I wrote a piece called “The Scars of Encampment,” in which I say, I can't unsee that. " And I go to campus, and, okay, it's a little bit more security to get onto campus. It's a beautiful campus. It's like an oasis there, but at the same time, I'm seeing what was as if it still is. And in a way, that's the nature of trauma that things from the past just roil and are present with almost as much emotion as when first encountered. Manya Brachear Pashman:  So did you need to tune out those voices, or did that fuel your work? Owen Lewis:  No, that fueled my work. I mean, if anything, it made me feel much more, a sense of mission with this book. And a commitment, despite criticism that I may receive, and no position I take is that outlandish, except to sympathize with the murdered on October 7th, to sympathize with their families, to resonate with what it must be like to have family members as hostages in brutal, brutal conditions. Not knowing whether they're dead or alive. So I really felt that the Jewish voice must be heard, not because it's more right or less right, but it's there. The suffering is there, the grief is there, and human grief is human grief. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Owen, if you wouldn't mind reading another poem from the collection. Of course, many of us remember the news out of Israel on Thanksgiving Day 2023, right after October 7th. And this poem is titled, “Waiting for the Next Release, Reported by the New York Times, November 23 2023”. Owen Lewis:  Waiting For the Next Release, Reported N.Y. Times, Nov. 23, 2023    Maybe tomorrow, if distrust  doesn't flare like a missile,  some families will be reunited.    How awful this lottery of choice; Solomon would not deliberate. Poster faces always before my eyes,   Among them, Emma & Yuli Cunio.  Twins age 3, Raz Katz-Asher, age 4, Ariel Bibas, another four year old.    What do their four year old minds make  of captivity? What will they say? What would my Noa say?    What will the other Noas say?  Remembering Noa Argamani, age 26,  thrown across the motorcycle    to laughter and Hamas joy.   I have almost forgotten this American day,  Thanks- giving,   With its cornucopian harvests,  I am thinking of the cornucopian  jails of human bounty.    (What matter now who is to blame?) Manya Brachear Pashman:  Really beautiful, and it really captures all of our emotions that day. You have children and grandchildren in Israel, as I mentioned and as you mentioned in that poem, your granddaughter, Noa. So your grief and your fear, it's not only a collective grief and fear that we all share, but also very personal, which you weave throughout the collection.  In another poem, “In a Van to JFK”, you talk about just wanting to spend one more hour with your family before they fly off to Israel. And it's very moving.  But in addition to many of the poems, like the one you just read, they are based on and somewhat named for newspaper headlines, you said that kind of establishes a timeline. But are there other reasons why you transformed those headlines into verse? Owen Lewis:  Yes, William Carlos Williams in his poem Asphodel, says, and I'm going to paraphrase it badly. You won't get news from poems yet, men die every day for wanting what is found there. And I think it's a very interesting juxtaposition of journalism and poetry. And I mean, I'm not writing news, I'm writing where my reflections, where my heart, goes in response to the news, and trying to bring another element to the news that, you know, we were confronted.  I mean, in any time of high stress, you swear off – I'm not watching any more TV. I'm not even gonna look at the newspaper. And then, of course, you do. I can't talk about Israel today. I can't not talk about it. I can't read the paper. I can't not read the paper. It's kind of that back and forth. But what is driving that? And so I'm trying to get at that next dimension of what's resonating behind each one of these headlines, or resonating for me. I mean, I'm not claiming this is an interpretation of news. It's my reaction, but people do react, and there's that other dimension to headlines. Manya Brachear Pashman:  That seems like it might be therapeutic, no? Owen Lewis:  Oh, totally, totally. You know, I'm very fortunate that having started a career in medicine, in psychiatry, and particularly in child and adolescent psychiatry. I always had one foot in the door academically. I spent, you know, my life as, I still teach, but I'm very fortunate to have, maybe 10+ years ago, been introduced to a basically a woman who created the field of Narrative Medicine, Rita Sharon. And now at Columbia in the medical school, we have a free-standing Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics, of which she's chairman.  So I've had the fortune of bringing psychiatry and medicine and writing together in a very integrated way. And yes, writing is therapeutic, especially, I could say in medicine, which has given itself over to electronic medical record keeping, but our whole society is moving towards the electronic. And what happens when you sit and write, and what happens when you then sit and read, you reflect. Your mind engages in a different way that is a bit slower than the fast pace of electronic communications and instant communications and instant thinking. And now with AI, instant analysis of any situation you want to feed data from.  So that's sorely lacking in the human experience. And the act of writing, the act of reading has huge therapeutic values, huge salutary benefits for humans in general, but particularly in times of stress. In a lot of work on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, finding an outlet, an artistic outlet, it doesn't have to be writing, but that's often a way of transcending the trauma.  And medicine is filled with trauma. People trying to come to terms with acute illnesses, chronic illnesses. Doctors and caregivers trying to come to terms with what they can and can't do. And you know, we're coming up against limitations. But how do you make peace with those limitations? And it's not that it's a magical panacea, but it's a process of engagement, not only with the subject, but with yourself in relation to the subject. Manya Brachear Pashman:  I mean, I imagine dialogue is really the healthiest way of conversation and speaking through and interacting with a topic. And so I would imagine poetry, or, as you said, any art form, responding to news reports, it makes that a two way conversation when you're able to process and it's not just the headlines shouting at you, you're actually interacting and processing it by writing and reaction, or painting and reaction, whatever you choose to do. Owen Lewis:  Exactly. Manya Brachear Pashman:  You have said that poetry can serve a purpose during times of war. Is this one of the purposes to to be therapeutic or are you talking more in terms of what statesmen could learn from it?  Owen Lewis:  Well, yes, of course, what statesmen could learn from it, but it's human nature to want to take sides. I mean, that's kind of just what we do. But I think we can always do better than that. So I'm really talking about the people. I mean, there are also many Jews who are so angry at Israel that they can't listen to the story of Jewish grief. They should be reading mine and others poetries from this era. I wish the Palestinian poets were. I wish the Palestinian people. I mean, of course, in their current situation, they don't have time when you're starving, when you're looking for your next glass of fresh water. You don't have time for anything beyond survival.  But once we get beyond that, how long are these positions going to be hardened. I mean, I think when the people of all sides of the dilemma really listen to the others, I mean, they're, I mean, if, unless as Hamas has expressed, you know, wants to push Israel into the sea, if Israel is going to coexist with the Palestinian people, whether they're in a nation or not in a nation, each has to listen to the other.  And it's, you know, it's not one side is right, one side is wrong. It's far too complex a history to reduce it to that kind of simplicity. And I think poetry, everyone's poetry, gets at the complexity of experience, which includes wanting to take sides and questioning your wanting to take sides and moving towards something more humanitarian.  Manya Brachear Pashman:  You said earlier, you recommend Abu Toha, Fady Joudah, two Palestinian poets who have written some beautiful verse about– tragically beautiful verse–about what's happening. But there have been some really deep rifts in the literary world over this war. I mean, as you mentioned before, there was a letter written by authors and entertainers who pledged to boycott Israeli cultural institutions. Some authors have refused to sell rights to their books to publishers in Israel. So why not reciprocate? And I know the answer. I think you've already addressed it pretty well. What's wrong with that approach? Owen Lewis:  In any conflict, there are at least three sides to the conflict. I mean, claims to nationhood, claims to who shoved first, who. I mean, you don't entangle things by aggressively reacting. I mean, if we learned anything from Mahatma Gandhi, it's what happens when we don't retaliate, right? And what happens when we go the extra mile to create bridges and connections.  There are a host of people in Israel who continue to help Palestinians get to medical facilities, driving them back and forth, working for peace. I mean, there's a Palestinian on the Supreme Court of Israel, and well, he should be there. You know, that's the part of Israel that I am deeply proud of. So why not retaliate? I think it entrenches positions and never moves anything forward. Manya Brachear Pashman:  So have you gotten any negative feedback from your writing colleagues? Owen Lewis:  Some cold shoulders, yes. I mean not nothing overtly. I haven't been slammed in a review yet. Maybe that's coming. But when I publish pieces, I tend not to look at them. I had an oped in the LA Times. I've had some other pieces, you know, that precipitates blogs, and I started to read them.  And the first blog that came off of the the LA Times oped was, God, is he an opportunist, just taking advantage of having a daughter in Israel? And trying to make a name for himself or something. And I said, You know what, you can't put yourself out and take a position without getting some kind of flack. So occasionally, those things filter back, it's par for the course. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Right, not really worth reading some of those. You included Midrash in this book. You also spelled God in the traditional sense in the poems. Why did you choose to do that? Owen Lewis:  Well, I felt it honors a tradition of Jewish writing. It mean we have yud, hey, vav, hey, you know, which in English comes down as Yahweh, but it's unpronounceable. The name of God is unpronounceable. And, you know, yud, hey, vav, hey is just a representation. It isn't God's name. And there's a tradition that the name of God, when it's written down, can't be destroyed. And it's a way of honoring that tradition. Millennium of Jewish writers, you know, it's similar to say Elokim, instead of Elohim when the text is written. To sort of substitute. We know what we're talking about, but really to honor tradition, to pay respect and sort of to stay in the mind frame that, if there is a God, he, she, they, are unknowable. And somehow it creates, for me, a little bit of that mystery by leaving a letter out. It's like, G, O, D, seems more knowable than G-d. It's leaving that white space right for something bigger, grander, and mysterious, for the presence of that  right in the word itself. Manya Brachear Pashman:  And what about including Midrash? Owen Lewis: That's a very interesting question. You know Midrash for me, when you steep yourself in traditional Midrash, there's stories that exemplify principles and they fill in gaps. I mean, some of the most important. I mean, we have this notion of Abraham breaking the idols of his father before he left. No. That's Midrash, thats not in the Torah. And yet, nine out of ten Jews will say that's in the Torah, right? So, it kind of expands our understanding of the traditional text. But it also very much allows a writer to creatively engage with the text and expand it. It's like a commentary, but it's a commentary in story, and it's a commentary in terms that evoke human responses, not necessarily intellectual responses. So frankly, I think it's every Jews' responsibility to write Midrash. That reinvigorates the stories, the texts, and the meanings, and then we write midrashes upon midrashes. And you know, we get a whole community buzzing about a single story. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Which is very much what you've done with this collection, you know, writing poetry in response to news stories and engaging it in that way. It's very Jewish response, I would argue.  Do you observe Tisha B'av? Owen Lewis:  You know what I do. You're gonna laugh. My grandmother always warned us, don't go in the water on Tisha B'av, the sea will swallow you up. So I'm a big swimmer. I love swimming. I don't swim on Tisha B'av, because I hear my grandmother's voice, I'm going to be swallowed up. Manya Brachear Pashman:  If you could please wrap up this conversation by sharing a poem of your choice from your latest collection. Owen Lewis:  A poem I love to read again starts with a headline.   2000 Pound Bombs Drop, Reported N.Y. Times, Dec,, 22 2023.   In Khan Younis, the call to prayer  is the call of a dazed Palestinian child crying baba, standing at the brim of a cavernous pit of rubble   biting his knuckles–baba, baba . . .  It's so close to the abba of the dazed  Israeli children of Be'eri, Kfar Azza. There is no comfort. From his uncles   he's heard the calls for revenge– for his home and school, for his bed  of nighttime stories, for his nana's  whisper-song of G-d's many names.   His Allah, his neighbor's Adonai,  cry the same tears for death  and shun more blood. No miracle these waters turning red. Who called forth    the fleets of avenging angels? By viral post: Jewish Plagues on Gaza! A firstborn lost,  then a second, a third. What other plagues  pass over? Hail from the tepid sky?   From on high it falls and keeps falling.  Though we've “seen terrible things,” will you tell us, Adonai, Allah, tell us– do You remember the forgotten promise?   From the pile once home of rubble stone, a father's hand reaching out, baba, abba crushed by the load. We know the silence  of the lost child . . . G-d “has injured us   but will bind up our wounds . . .” Mothers  Look for us, called by the name yamma, calling  the name imma. Our father of mercy, not the god of sacrifice. Our many crying heads explode. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Owen Lewis, thank you so much for talking to us about how this book came about and for sharing some of these verses. Owen Lewis:   Thank you so much. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to listen to my conversation with Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder on the sidelines of AJC Global Forum 2025. Hear how his Jewish identity shapes his work, how his comedy has evolved since the Hamas terror attacks, and what he says to those who try to silence him.

The headlines may be focused on Stafford's health, but we've got a different concern when it comes to the 2025 Rams, and it could impact everything. In this episode, we dig into what's flying under the radar at training camp. We break down Jared Verse's development heading into Year 2 and why his growth could unlock this defense. Plus, Puka Nacua is learning from one of the best to ever do it: Davante Adams. We dive into how that mentorship is shaping his game and what it means for the Rams' wide receiver room this season.

In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske, founder of Limitless Dentists, gets real about what's draining your power; and it's not just insurance companies or patient load. It's the hidden stories you believe about success, masculinity, and identity. Dr. Buske dismantles the myths dentists live by; like the idea that your white coat is your worth; and helps you reframe your life from the inside out.From caffeine-fueled mornings to collapsing marriages, from chasing production to feeling like you're failing at home, Dr. Buske unpacks the core issue: when your identity is anchored in what you do, not who you are, everything feels fragile. He shares how redefining your narrative, gaining clarity on your purpose, and joining a supportive tribe can flip the script on burnout and lead to a deeply aligned, high-impact life.Whether you're just starting out, knee-deep in debt, or running on empty after decades in the game, this episode will challenge your thinking and reignite your fire.Key Takeaways:Don't Build on Sand: Your identity must be rooted in something that can't be taken from you; skills fade, but character lasts.Rely on Power, Not Props: Energy doesn't come from caffeine, clothes, or luck; it comes from conscious internal choice.Dentistry Is What You Do; Not Who You Are: When your “who” is stable, the “what” can change without destroying you.Clarity Is the Cure: Most burnout stems from confusion, not capacity. A clear narrative and roadmap can reset everything.You're Not Alone: Even in a group practice, you can feel isolated. True transformation requires support, community, and mentorship."Your identity cannot be tied to something that can be taken away from you." – Dr. Jeff BuskeTo connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist AcademyJoin Dental Syndicate HERE

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that Civility, in one of its meanings, is among the most valuable social virtues: the skill to discuss topics that really matter to you, with someone who disagrees and yet somehow still get along. In another of its meanings, when Civility describes the limits of behaviour that is acceptable, the idea can reflect society at its worst: when only those deemed 'civil enough' are allowed their rights, their equality and even their humanity. Between these extremes, Civility is a slippery idea that has fascinated philosophers especially since the Reformation, when competing ideas on how to gain salvation seemed to make it impossible to disagree and remain civil.With Teresa Bejan Professor of Political Theory at Oriel College, University of OxfordPhil Withington Professor of History at the University of SheffieldAnd John Gallagher Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of LeedsProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list: Teresa M. Bejan, Mere Civility: Disagreement and the Limits of Toleration (Harvard University Press, 2017)Anna Bryson, From Courtesy to Civility: Changing Codes of Conduct in Early Modern England (Oxford University Press, 1998)Peter Burke, The Fortunes of the Courtier: The European Reception of Castiglione's Cortegiano (Polity Press, 1995)Peter Burke, Brian Harrison and Paul Slack (eds.), Civil Histories: Essays Presented to Sir Keith Thomas (Oxford University Press, 2000)Keith J. Bybee, How Civility Works (Stanford University Press, 2016)Nandini Das, João Vicente Melo, Haig Z. Smith and Lauren Working, Keywords of Identity, Race, and Human Mobility in Early Modern England (Amsterdam University Press, 2021)Jurgen Habermas, The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere (Polity, 1992)Jennifer Richards, Rhetoric and Courtliness in Early Modern Literature (Cambridge University Press, 2003)Austin Sarat (ed.), Civility, Legality, and Justice in America (Cambridge University Press, 2014)Keith Thomas, In Pursuit of Civility: Manners and Civilization in Early Modern England (Yale University Press, 2018)Phil Withington, Society in Early Modern England: The Vernacular Origins of Some Powerful Ideas (Polity, 2010)Lauren Working, The Making of an Imperial Polity: Civility and America in the Jacobean Metropolis (Cambridge University Press, 2020)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio ProductionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Red and Blue finally decide it's time to tell their friends the truth—they're from Mars. But how do you share the biggest secret of your life without sounding completely crazy? With a little help from awkward planning, burnt cookies, and Blue's unstoppable enthusiasm, Red takes the first step toward revealing her real identity. Will her friends freak out, or will this be the start of something even more amazing? ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ ✔️ Themes: Friendship and Trust, Sibling Dynamics, Identity and Belonging, Aliens Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Are you having trouble getting along with people? Struggling with constant comparison, conflict, or the need for approval? This week's One Thing is all about identity—and how understanding who you truly are in Christ changes everything. Your vertical identity—who you are before God—will always drive your horizontal impact—how you relate to others. If you're rooted in God's truth about you, you'll stop needing validation from people who can't give what only God can. In this episode, Lina unpacks the false identities we often carry (like perfectionist, failure, or self-sufficient) and reminds us that our true worth is found in one place alone: being a child of God.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she's passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life's hardest questions. When she's not speaking or creating content, she's providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

In Part 2, we go even deeper into the emotions that drive our financial behavior—especially when life doesn't go as planned. Shannah Game joins me to talk about emotional spending, identity confusion, and how to unlearn shame-filled money patterns. Plus, she shares her new creative direction: baking cupcakes named after emotions to spark real conversations about money, grief, and reinvention. You'll walk away learning How to recognize and reset emotional spending habitsWhy shame is the most expensive emotion we carryHow grief and money are deeply intertwinedHow to reconnect with your creative self—even if it feels lost Get Shannah's Book: Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. Follow Shannah on Instagram @shannahgame. Keep up with Everyone's Talkin' Money on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We read and discuss Homecoming by Dr. Thema.Our website is HERE:  System Speak Podcast.You can submit an email to the podcast HERE.You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE.  Once you are in, you can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE. Once you are set up, then the website and app work on any device just fine.  We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, movie groups, social events, and classes.  Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  Natural pauses due to dissociation have not been edited out of the podcast, and have been left for authenticity.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emma and her system are not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1765: Benjamin Hardy reveals the hidden culprit sabotaging most people's success: a lack of clear and emotionally compelling goals. By exploring how identity, motivation, and decision-making are deeply shaped by the future you envision, he lays out a powerful argument for living with intentionality rather than defaulting to your current circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/the-single-most-common-reason-people-dont-succeed-e4c55bf98d95 Quotes to ponder: "The reason most people don't succeed is because they are more committed to their current identity than to a desired future identity." "Your behavior is not based on the present, but on the future you are most committed to." "Most people are being driven by the past and by the current environment they are in, rather than by a clear and chosen future." Episode references: Personality Isn't Permanent: https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Isnt-Permanent-Self-Limiting-Beliefs/dp/0593083318 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you work to live…or live to work? For many, the answer is simple: “I work to make a living.”But what if there's more to work than just earning a paycheck? Could it be that work holds deeper meaning—something essential to who we are and how we're made? David Bahnsen joins us today to offer a perspective on work you might not have considered.David Bahnsen is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm managing over $7 billion in client assets. He is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, and Fox Business. He is also the author of Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. Rethinking Work and IdentityWe live in a world that often tells us our identity has nothing to do with our work. Unfortunately, that idea has not only crept into culture but also into the church. But let's be honest: that's simply not true. Our identity is tied to our work—not in the sense that a job title defines us, but because we are made in the image of a working God.We all instinctively know this. We don't look at someone who is contributing meaningfully to society and compare them equally to someone who spends every day in idleness. That's not about transactional worth—it's about reflecting the nature of our Creator. God created us to be productive, useful, and active. That's not a controversial claim. It's Genesis 1. Work isn't all of who we are, but it is a vital part of who we were created to be.Too often, we treat faith like an add-on. We make decisions about money, career, education, even family, and then sprinkle a few Bible verses on top. But the goal isn't to balance faith and work—it's to integrate them. That begins by grounding our understanding of work in a creational theology: God made work good.What we need in the church is not more dichotomy between sacred and secular, but an integrated vision that sees every good job—yes, even spreadsheets, sales, and software—as part of God's design. This mindset shift must begin in our pulpits. Our congregations need to hear that their Monday through Friday labor is not second-tier spiritual activity. It is sacred.The Relationship Between Work and RestInstead of chasing a “work-life balance,” Scripture offers a “work-rest paradigm.” God modeled six days of work followed by one day of rest—not the other way around. The purpose of rest isn't to escape work; it's to be restored for more of it. Rest has meaning because work has meaning.That's why we push back on the cultural narrative that says rest, leisure, and early retirement are life's ultimate goals. While rest is essential, its purpose is to equip us to return to the good, God-glorifying work He's called us to do.Culture often treats retirement as the finish line—an end to productivity, as if people cease to offer value once they reach a certain age. But that view is deeply flawed.We must challenge the financial industry's narrative that the goal is to accumulate enough so that we never have to work again. That mindset undermines the dignity and purpose of work. Yes, physical limitations may alter what work looks like in later years, but wisdom, experience, and the capacity to contribute remain. Companies and churches alike lose something precious when they usher older workers out instead of tapping into their gifts.Job, Career, or Calling?So, how should we think about our work? Is it just a job? A stepping stone? Or something more?Every Christian, no matter their vocation, should view their work as a calling. That doesn't mean God gives us a divine word about every job transition, but it does mean that the act of producing goods and services, solving problems, and serving others is inherently meaningful. That's our calling: to work with excellence, for the good of others, and the glory of God.To young adults wondering what to do with their lives: Don't believe the lie that you need to find your dream job tomorrow. Instead, embrace the next opportunity in front of you with excellence, humility, and a long-term view.Work is not just a means to a paycheck. It's how we serve our neighbors, develop skills, build character, and participate in God's ongoing work in the world. Some jobs may be stepping stones—but every job matters. The key is to remember the why behind your work: it's about loving God and loving others.Here's the truth: work isn't something we do just to meet our needs. It's something we do because God made us to work. He worked in creation, and He continues to work in redemption. When we work, we join Him in that sacred task—creating, restoring, cultivating, and contributing to human flourishing.Our work builds families, economies, culture—and yes, even the Kingdom of God.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I recently retired and now work part-time delivering food for a restaurant using my personal vehicle. Am I allowed to deduct mileage, gas, or other vehicle expenses when I file my income taxes?My son is having a hard time covering his business expenses and has turned to several payday loans just to stay afloat. I'm looking for advice on how he can get sound financial guidance—or if there's a way he can consolidate that debt and get back on track.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. BahnsenChristian Credit CounselorsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

What is your Reiki business really here to do, and how do you share it with the world? In this free online Distance Reiki Share, we guide Reiki practitioners and teachers through how to create a professional Reiki business that reflects both their heart intention and the practical structures needed for success. This is part 5 of our “Teaching Reiki” series and focuses on building your Reiki business identity from the energetic purpose behind your practice, to branding, naming, and visual design. In this video, you'll learn: * How to align your Reiki business with your values and spiritual guidance * Questions to ask Reiki about your intention, ideal clients, and voice * Tips for choosing a business name that grows with you * How to create your logo and brand visuals with intention * What every Reiki website needs to communicate clearly * How to write content that speaks to both people and search engines * The role of Reiki in shaping your business path * How to let Divine guidance and self-Reiki lead your decisions

 This video is for Reiki teachers, practitioners, and anyone building a healing business rooted in clarity, professionalism, and spiritual purpose. Listen to this discussion to receive inspiration, guidance, and practical tools to reveal the true identity of your Reiki business. Watch the companion guided meditation:
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Welcome to week 7 of the fruitful fitness series as we cover the fruit of goodness. If this is an area you find yourself struggling with to see how wonderful and beautiful God has made you then you are going to want to listen in. It is not based on what we do or don't do, Jesus has completed the finished work on the cross and you are included in that. Grab your bible, coffee and notebook, let's dive in!   Grab your worksheet here!-   https://mailchi.mp/boxfitqueens/2p4nyuaqzz Join my 7-day Boxing & Bible devotional challenge here.-   https://rebrand.ly/7day_boxing_bible    Grab your She is Strong confidence box here: https://www.boxfitqueens.com/shop  

When Sarah Robbins lost her billion-dollar sales business overnight, it wasn't just income she had to grieve—it was identity, leadership, and the thousands of relationships wired into her brain. In this episode, we talk about how betrayal changes your mental landscape, how forgiveness protects neuroplasticity, and why clarity often comes from knowing who you are when the systems fall away. Sarah shares how she rebuilt her business and emotional stability in just one year—starting not from scratch, but from wisdom.Order Sarah's new book The Multiply Method: The Multiply MethodFollow Sarah on Instagram: Sarah RobbinsOrder my new book Help in a Hurry at www.helpinahurrybook.comTimeline:00:00 Introduction to Sarah Robbins01:12 Sarah's Journey: From Teacher to Entrepreneur04:29 Facing and Overcoming Profound Loss07:09 The Power of Identity and Forgiveness21:46 The Importance of Community26:00 The Role of Systems in Success28:24 Introducing 'The Multiply Method'31:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Candor Coach and executive coach Farrah Mitra joins Amy Sandler to share her 4-step Communicating Change Framework—a practical guide for leaders navigating layoffs, performance conversations, or org changes. Learn how to deliver tough news with kindness, clarity, and confidence, without causing unnecessary harm. A must-listen for anyone leading through change with Radical Candor. Get all of the show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadicalCandor.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Episode Links: Transcript Communicating Change with Clarity and Care—A Framework for Leaders The Biggest Reason We Run from Challenging Conversations What's Your Radical Candor Story? Candor Coaches Share The Feedback They're Most Grateful For Farrah Mitra | LinkedIn Lead Change Better: A New Way to Communicate What's Coming Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Amy introduces Farrah Mitra, Radical Candor coach and creator of the Communicating Change framework. (00:01:49) Why This Matters Two stories that highlight the power of how change is communicated. (00:04:47) Framing Makes the Difference How message delivery impacts emotional response. (00:06:28) Goals of the Framework The overarching goal of the Communicating Change framework. (00:07:36) Why We Avoid Empathy Why leaders struggle with human-centered communication during change. (00:09:54) Structure Creates Confidence Creating a process that facilitates courage and clarity in conversations. (00:11:30) Communicating Change Framework A framework that gives leaders direction during tough conversations. (00:13:00) Coaching for Mindset Shifts Coaching to focus on reframing how leaders feel before they speak. (00:14:20) Reframing from Guilt to Partnership A real coaching story shows how shifting mindset changes everything. (00:17:51) Grief, Identity & Communication Why emotional processing is key before delivering hard news. (00:21:00) Clarifying the Message Choosing a narrative that doesn't mix performance and role decisions. (00:25:13) Focus on the Receiver Questions to help reverse engineer empathetic communication. (00:29:02) Helpful Phrasing Tips Phrasing examples to tailor language to ensure authenticity and clarity. (00:31:15) Empathy vs. Niceness Thoughtfully using structure to communicate with clarity and compassion. (00:35:24) Company-Wide Implementation How one org made the framework part of their leadership culture. (00:38:19) Why Empathy Still Wins Human-centered communication prevents harm—even in tough moments. (00:39:52) Connect with Farrah Where to connect with Farrah and find her framework. (00:41:11) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when AI starts generating content for everyone—and no one wants to watch it?In this episode, MSNBC's Chris Hayes and ad tech veteran Antonio García Martínez join a16z General Partner, Erik Torenberg to unpack the shifting economics of attention: from the rise of “AI slop” and spammy feeds to the difference between what we want to pay attention to and what platforms push on us.They explore:How AI changes what gets created and what gets seenWhy internet ads still mostly suckThe return of group chats—and the slow death of mass cultureBased on Chris's new book The Sirens Call, this is a candid look at what AI might amplify or break in our online lives. Timecodes:0:00 Introduction 1:47 Meet the Guests: Chris Hayes & Antonio Garcia Martinez3:01 The Economics of Attention & AI Slop6:38 Acquisition vs. Retention: The Attention Challenge10:01 Fame, Identity, and Social Media Fragmentation13:21 The Group Chat Solution & Privacy16:01 Business Models, Community, and Technology19:01 Mass Culture, Fragmentation, and the Algorithm23:01 Ad Tech, Personalization, and Advertising Effectiveness29:01 The Future: AI, Growth, and Abundance Resources: Find Chris on X: https://x.com/chrislhayesFind Antonio on X: https://x.com/antoniogmLearn more about Chris' book ‘The Sirens' Call': https://sirenscallbook.com/Learn more about Antonio's book ‘Chaos Monkeys': https://www.harpercollins.com/products/chaos-monkeys-antonio-garcia-martinez?variant=32207601532962 Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

What if building your dream business… costs more than just your time? In this episode of Deeper Than Dough, I sit down with John Sampogna, seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and CEO, to unpack what it really takes to scale a company from two people to a 100+ powerhouse. John co-founded Wondersauce, grew it into one of the fastest-growing companies in America, landed Fortune 500 clients like Nike, Grubhub, and L'Oréal, and led it to acquisition by Project Worldwide. But behind the headlines? There were decisions that weighed heavy. Identity shifts. Emotional costs. And a constant dance between business ambition and personal fulfillment. Now, John leads a team of 100+ creatives and shares what he's learned from the inside out. We dive into the real stories behind the scaling:  

Send us a textWhat if everything you've believed about motivation is backwards?In this episode of The Cosmic Valkyrie Podcast, Lynn Louise unpacks one of the biggest myths in personal development: that motivation comes before action. Drawing on the neuroscience of Andrew Huberman and her expertise in subconscious identity work, Lynn reveals the real reason you're stuck—and how to rewire your brain to create motivation from the inside out.Because here's the truth: ✨ You don't get motivated and then act. 

Ever wondered if your home could be spiritually “off”? In this eye-opening episode, Doug Overmyer returns to take us deep into his book Peace in Your House. We get into everything from spiritual atmospheres and demonic influence to identity, repentance, and practical steps to cleansing your home and land. Doug breaks down the difference between praying a prayer and living in authority, talks angels (and why they're not your spiritual butlers), and dives into the role of worship and fasting in spiritual warfare. With loads of insight, honesty, and a healthy dose of discernment, this one's a must-listen for anyone serious about walking in spiritual freedom.Click to Join the upcoming Book Study with Doug!Sign up is FREEPeace in Your House book--https://amzn.to/4lpUtk4Seers See book --https://amzn.to/3XUviMChttps://www.youtube.com/@seersseeEpisode 123 To See or Not to See

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a countywide organization of churches, business, and non-profits in Wilson County, TN, outlines how funerals point to God's sufficient grace and why everything rises and falls on leadership. Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about the example Tim Tebow set during his playing days and Scottie Scheffler pointing to Jesus once again, in the midst of winning The Open. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this episode of Arise + Aide, Curtis and Sally dive into Isaiah 12, a brief but powerful chapter of celebration and restoration. Flowing directly from the promises of Isaiah 11, this chapter presents a song of praise for salvation—a turning point from judgment to joy. Curtis reflects on the imagery of God's anger turning to comfort and the hope of restoration even for a people heading into exile. Sally draws rich connections between Isaiah's words and Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, showing how the “fountain of salvation” echoes across Scripture and invites us to trust in God's provision. Together, they explore how this prophetic song calls us to witness and share our faith even in seasons of trial, becoming living testimonies of God's grace. Themes of unity, divine presence, and worship in community resound throughout the discussion, revealing the beauty of God as our strength, our song, and our victory. With echoes from Exodus, the Psalms, and Revelation, Isaiah 12 becomes a chorus of hope that reminds us: joy comes after the storm, and God's presence is our greatest treasure.

Today, I want to speak to the part of you that is always reaching, always striving, always climbing—believing that just one more achievement will finally make you feel like you're enough. Audiobooks and courses: https://emma-digallo-s-school.teachable.com/YouTube Channel All about Business and Self-care : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86s2ZCT-JvW4A5i3UfoaLA

In Episode 4 of Season 4, Katie and AnnMarie are joined by a familiar face from the Inner Therapy team – Eoin Stephens, an experienced psychotherapist, supervisor, and educator with over 30 years in the fields of mental health, addiction, and disability.Eoin brings a deeply personal and professional lens to this conversation, sharing insights from his own experience as a late-discovery autistic adult. His current work focuses on the unique challenges and therapeutic needs of autistic individuals who receive a diagnosis later in life – often after years of masking, misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis.Together, they explore what it means to understand yourself anew, how therapy can evolve to meet neurodiverse needs, and the importance of creating space for individual experience in mental health care.This episode is a rich and thoughtful listen for anyone interested in neurodiversity, autism, or the evolving role of therapy in understanding ourselves and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we'll take a look at n8n—the agentic workflow engine/tool/product/service. How does it compare to Power Platform, Azure Functions, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and other similar offerings from Microsoft? Self-hosting vs. cloud-hosted? We also share lessons learned and other insights. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:44) - Show content starts.Show links- n8n.io- n8n GitHub Repo- n8n workflowsFeedback - Give us feedback!

As the Vatican seeks to harness social media to spread its message, others are warning that artificial intelligence poses a huge challenge to all religion. Could AI even be a rival to faith, projecting itself as a source of wisdom that's neither human nor divine?Professor BETH SINGLER of the University of Zurich is the author of the new book, Religion and Artificial Intelligence.GUEST:Professor Beth Singler - Assistant Professor in Digital Religions at the University of Zurich

The Cultural Meaning Making trope of Superman, especially as a trope used in US white nationalism, serves as a point of entry to consider power, collective identity and belief in the US Social Structure. In a moment in US and global history especially fraught with mass and social media manipulation, how can we leverage the momentum of memory to empower alternative visions of self-determination? Critical white nationalist reaction to the latest “Superman” movie reminds us of the US's persistent need for savior figures, often racialized to uphold white nationalist ideologies.JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes areheld live with a live chat.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Knarrative Twitter: https://twitter.com/knarrative_Knarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knarrative/In Class with Carr Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclasswithcarrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the beginning of June, as I returned back to some form of 'normalcy' post book tour month, I felt called to give myself a challenge: 21 days to completely alter my identity/frequency. And I did just that. In this ep., I break down the challenge itself, how it went for me, and what ended up happening - which was (spoiler alert) surprising, and also not as based in my original plan as I thought.    Join us in the premier Dreamaway Membership for so many resources including 40+ Dreamaway-exclusive Slingshot Sessions (90 minutes of deep-dive subconscious rewiring/EFT tapping), visualizations, 40+ tapping "Money Dates" (abundance programming), daily tapping videos, weekly energy readings, astrological updates, and so much more! https://haleyhoffmansmith.com/dreamaway Try a Taste of Dreamaway for free: https://www.haleyhoffmansmithprograms.com/offers/y5bMkDqb/checkout @dreamawaymembership on IG Order my book, You Have the Magic:  https://youhavethemagic.com/  @haleyhoffmansmith on IG/TikTok

In this episode of the Untrapped Podcast, host Keith Kalfas speaks with Ryan Kettering, founder of Prolific Brand Design. They explore the significance of comprehensive rebranding and the importance of establishing a brand identity. Ryan shares insights into his decade-long experience in branding service businesses, emphasizing the need for businesses to act authentically and resonate with their market. They discuss the role of core beliefs, marketing strategies, and the importance of client experiences that are genuinely worth talking about. This episode offers valuable advice on branding, personal growth, and building a memorable business identity.     “You can never spend enough money to say the right thing—only you can say it, because it's your story. So why not be yourself, with the volume turned all the way up?” – Ryan Kettering Topics Covered: Meet Ryan Kettering: Branding Expert The Importance of Branding in Service Businesses Deep Dive into Branding Strategies Creating a Unique Brand Identity The Power of Authenticity in Branding Building a Strong Company Culture Marketing Strategies and Personal Motivation Creating Emotional Connections in Marketing The Power of Storytelling in Business   Practical Tips for Personal and Business Growth Key Takeaways Branding Isn't Just Design—It's Identity in Action: Ryan breaks down how powerful branding starts from within. It's not just about logos and colors—it's about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and how that shows up in every customer interaction. The strongest brands aren't loud—they're authentic and consistent.    Build a Business Worth Talking About: If no one's talking about your business, you're probably not doing anything worth talking about. Ryan challenges service business owners to stop chasing trends and start creating remarkable experiences that make customers want to share their story.   Purpose Isn't in the Clouds—It's in the Moment: Purpose isn't some big, elusive dream. It's doing the right thing, right now, with intention. Whether it's blowing off every inch of a customer's patio or handing a kid a Pokemon card, small, genuine actions leave lasting impressions.   Connect with Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryankettering/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ryankettering Website: https://prolificbranddesign.com/pages/about-us/ Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas   Resources and Websites:  Start Getting Leads Now https://www.footbridgemedia.com/keith Resources You Need To Build A Successful Business https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources

Bryan Anthony Davis discusses not jumping the gun to label, pads going on, and waiting to get started. All this and more on his solo show, BAD Language. Steel Curtain Network is courtesy of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week I'm talking with Erin Washington—author, former college athlete, podcast host, and the founder of “Squats and Margaritas.” Erin is a fierce voice for women breaking free from perfectionism, diet culture, and comparison traps. Her story of going from disordered eating and self-doubt to empowered confidence is raw, real, and refreshing. She teaches women how to create sustainable wellness and lasting joy—without shrinking themselves or their lives.    

I think we'd probably all agree that digital distraction is at an all time high. News from around the world is at our fingertips at a moment's notice. We get real-time updates on, well, everything. We can play any sort of game imaginable anywhere in the world and we can post our own thoughts and musings for anybody to see. Smartphones are truly an incredible innovation, but they come with a cost. Instead of engaging with the world right around us, we engage in a digital world filled with avatars and algorithms. Instead of looking up to God or out to the people directly in front of us, we look down into the screen of a metal rectangle. This past weekend at Saddleback, Pastor Darren Whitehead spoke on his book, The Digital Fast. Darren was kind enough to join this podcast to follow-up on his message. In this conversation we talk about how to fill the gaps in our time if not on our phones, spiritual practices and rhythms, reading the Bible, the difference between Australians and Americans, the calling of a generation to re-engage in the spiritual, and much more.Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.thedigitalfast.com/Watch Darren at Saddleback: https://welcome.saddleback.com/watch/Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Falling in Love with Jesus with J.D. Lyonhart - https://youtu.be/4eIbcYXm288Choose to Move In - https://youtu.be/R53X8JG5QKUHow Your Identity Impacts Your Self-Esteem - https://youtu.be/mVjJUfr2T2EMusic, Story, and Experience with Luke Smallbone - https://youtu.be/6I-ayiHn7TwNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasALiving with Hope in the Midst of Struggle - https://youtu.be/99Nki49V0fI

If you're navigating the world of youth sports with your kids, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, two seasoned sports dads with decades of experience in athletics and ministry to talk about one of the biggest parenting pressures today: how do we raise kids who love sports without losing sight of their faith, values, and family life?Whether you're in the early stages of weekend games or juggling high-stakes club teams, this conversation offers so much wisdom and practical advice for keeping Jesus at the center.Here are four takeaways from our conversation:How to keep your child's identity rooted in Christ not in their performanceWhy character development > championship rings (and how to model that)Questions to ask when it's time to set boundaries or take a step backThe importance of re-centering your family's values in the middle of a busy sports seasonEd and Brian are the co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. With deep backgrounds in athletics, family ministry, and discipleship, they speak directly to the heart of Christian parents trying to balance competition, character, and calling. Their passion is helping families honor God both on and off the field.I'm so grateful for this timely conversation, and I hope it encourages you to lead your kids through sports with peace, confidence, and kingdom perspective.(02:49) The Youth Sports Industrial Complex(05:30) Parental Pressures and Identity in Sports(08:21) Recognizing Warning Signs as Parents(11:21) Navigating the Balance of Support and Pressure(14:06) Character Building Through Sports(17:07) The Impact of Social Media on Youth Sports(19:58) The Dangers of Specialization in Youth Sports(21:33) Integrating Faith and Sports for Holistic Development(26:00) Balancing Sports and Family Spiritual Life(28:55) Navigating Sundays: Sports vs. Church(34:41) Encouragement for Parents in the Sports LandscapeResources MentionedAway Game bookA Great Cloud of Witnesses prayer journalChristian Parenting productsAdventure BibleConnect with Ed Uszynski and Brian SmithEd Uszynski XEd Uszynsky InstagramBrian Smith InstagramThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CPPODCAST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code CPPODCAST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 5 Episode 19: Has The Identity Of Jack The Ripper Been Discovered? In February of 2025, Drew and Amanda saw some headlines that said the identity of "Jack The Ripper" had been discovered. We didn't understand why this wasn't bigger news, so Drew dug in! He found a wealth of information on this statement, as well as lots of information about the "Jack The Ripper" cases. This is an interesting episode you don't want to miss! Resources for this episode: ttps://www.jack-the-ripper.org/kosminski.htm https://people.com/jack-the-ripper-identified-with-dna-match-according-to-researcher-se eking-closure-11680644 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6562384/ https://nij.ojp.gov/nij-hosted-online-training-courses/principles-forensic-dna-officers-court /02-biology-dna/biological-terminology/nuclear-dna https://www.science.org/content/article/does-new-genetic-analysis-finally-reveal-identity-jack-ripper Follow or Visit Invisible Tears everywhere at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Credits dreamy-piano-soft-sound-ambient-background-4049 Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WinkingFoxMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ethereal-wasteland-music-1-3490 Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrofreq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although Portland, Oregon, is sometimes called “America's Whitest city,” Black residents who grew up there made it their own. The neighborhoods of Northeast Portland, also called “Albina,” were a haven for and a hub of Black community life. But between 1990 and 2010, Albina changed dramatically—it became majority White.In We Belong Here, sociologist Dr. Shani Adia Evans offers an intimate look at gentrification from the inside, documenting the reactions of Albina residents as the racial demographics of their neighborhood shift. As White culture becomes centered in Northeast, Black residents recount their experiences with what Evans refers to as “White watching,” the questioning look on the faces of White people they encounter, which conveys an exclusionary message: “What are you doing here?” This, Evans shows, is a prime example of what she calls “White spacemaking”: the establishment of White space—spaces in which Whiteness is assumed to be the norm and non-Whites are treated with suspicion—in formerly non-White neighborhoods. Evans also documents Black residents' efforts to create and maintain places for Black belonging in White-dominated Portland. While gentrification typically describes socioeconomic changes that may have racial implications, White spacemaking allows us to understand racism as a primary mechanism of neighborhood change. We Belong Here illuminates why gentrification and White spacemaking should be examined as intersecting, but not interchangeable, processes of neighborhood change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email (johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

  Explore the intricate link between work and personal identity in this segment, emphasizing how losing or changing a job can impact one's sense of self. Learn practical activities and reminders to help separate your identity from your job roles, equipping you with the confidence and tools needed to navigate job transitions. Tune further to learn how to properly reflect on personal growth moments and internal validation, as well as leveraging freedom and agency during career transitions, and taking intentional time for self-reflection and skill development.    We'll Talk About: 01:04 Separating Work from Identity  02:17 Rebuilding and Recognizing Your Value Beyond the Job 03:10 The Toolkit: Taking Your Skills With You 06:27 Strengthening Self-Confidence and Identity 09:30 Learning and Growing During Transitions   _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching  

Ozempic might be quieting the food noise for some women, but what happens when the medication wears off, the weight comes back, or the brain circuits underneath remain untouched?In Part 2 of the Spiritual Brain Surgery takeover series, guest host Leanne Ellington dives into what she calls the brain-based "Ozempic Effect", a natural, sustainable way to quiet the food noise by working WITH your brain's built-in circuitry for peace, safety, and self-control.This episode isn't here to judge the medication—or debate whether you should or shouldn't take it. We're not here to talk about the prescription- we're here to talk about the pattern.Because no matter how the food noise gets quieted, if you don't rewire what's underneath, it's just a temporary fix.Inside, Leanne breaks down:The exact brain circuits that drive food obsession, and how emotional eating, cravings, and compulsive thoughts are wired in neurologically (not rooted in a lack of discipline)Why medications like Ozempic can temporarily turn down the “food noise," but don't rewire the deeper brain loops causing it in the first placeHow to create a natural "Ozempic effect" in your brain by calming your nervous system, retraining your emotional coping patterns, and rewiring the food-seeking circuit, for goodThis episode blends cutting-edge brain science with Spirit-led truth, and gives you a roadmap to heal your brain, reclaim your peace, and end the war with food once and for all.Because when your brain is rewired for truth, the noise finally goes quiet.Resources and LinksWatch Leanne's on-demand workshop.Listen to Outweigh Podcast.Listen to What's God Got To Do With It? Podcast. (00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery (01:43) - The Ozempic Discussion Begins (03:01) - Addressing Emotional Eating (04:53) - Understanding the Food-Seeking Circuit (07:12) - The Limitations of Ozempic (08:53) - Creating the Natural Ozempic Effect (11:55) - Rewiring Emotional Patterns (16:02) - Transforming Beliefs and Identity (20:32) - Recap and Key Takeaways (25:24) - Upcoming Episode Teaser (27:23) - Closing Thoughts and Farewell

The Nature Of is a new podcast series from the nonprofit nature and culture magazine Atmos that speaks with prominent figures in conservation and culture about how humans relate to the natural world, and how they might heal and strengthen that relationship. On this episode of Mongabay's podcast, its host and Atmos editor-in-chief Willow Defebaugh details the series' resulting revelations and why her publication covers the environment through the lens of community, identity, arts and culture. “From the beginning, we knew that we wanted to invite creative storytellers and artists into this conversation alongside scientists and journalists,” she explains. Storytelling and the arts, she says, house rarely tapped potential for helping people place themselves in the context of nature: “I think that what we need is to be changing people's hearts, not just minds.” Defebaugh also highlights how little individual action is actually needed to inspire greater collective action among the public, a fact that Harvard researchers revealed: only 3.5% of the public needs to be engaged in non-violent resistance for a movement to succeed. Subscribe to or follow the Mongabay Newscast wherever you listen to podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, and you can also listen to all episodes here on the Mongabay website. Please send questions, feedback or comments to podcast[at]mongabay[dot]com. Image Credit: Willow Defebaugh, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Atmos. Image courtesy of Camila Falquez/Atmos. --- Timecodes (00:00) The nature of relationships (11:24) Why science and empathy go together (16:23) On ‘spiritual ecology' (20:43) Meditations on how humans see nature (23:41) Willow's inspiration (26:10) Identity, community & nature (28:43) Art & culture (31:10) Biomimicry (36:38) Collective vs individual action (43:14) Speaking of solutions

In this episode of Most Memorable Journeys, I'm joined by legendary Australian broadcaster George Donikian, a man whose voice has shaped newsrooms across three national TV networks and whose story is as rich as the cultures he proudly represents.We dive into George's Greek-Armenian roots, growing up in Sydney speaking Greek, Armenian, and Turkish before learning English at the age of seven. He reflects on his father's journey from Athens to Australia, the early challenges of migration, and the deeply personal moment when his father, despite his reservations, drove with him to Queensland to support the start of his television career.George shares candid memories of being encouraged to change his name in radio, navigating identity in Australian media, and the importance of staying true to your cultural heritage. We also share a mutual love for the Middle East, Armenia, and the deep beauty found in ancient cultures that are too often misunderstood.From soccer dreams and shoulder injuries to breaking barriers in multicultural broadcasting, this conversation is rich with wisdom, resilience, and insight. George opens up about the importance of representation, the stories behind his television rise, and the power of vulnerability when carving a public path.

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Feeling unvalued? Meditate on Luke 19:5-6. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Although Portland, Oregon, is sometimes called “America's Whitest city,” Black residents who grew up there made it their own. The neighborhoods of Northeast Portland, also called “Albina,” were a haven for and a hub of Black community life. But between 1990 and 2010, Albina changed dramatically—it became majority White.In We Belong Here, sociologist Dr. Shani Adia Evans offers an intimate look at gentrification from the inside, documenting the reactions of Albina residents as the racial demographics of their neighborhood shift. As White culture becomes centered in Northeast, Black residents recount their experiences with what Evans refers to as “White watching,” the questioning look on the faces of White people they encounter, which conveys an exclusionary message: “What are you doing here?” This, Evans shows, is a prime example of what she calls “White spacemaking”: the establishment of White space—spaces in which Whiteness is assumed to be the norm and non-Whites are treated with suspicion—in formerly non-White neighborhoods. Evans also documents Black residents' efforts to create and maintain places for Black belonging in White-dominated Portland. While gentrification typically describes socioeconomic changes that may have racial implications, White spacemaking allows us to understand racism as a primary mechanism of neighborhood change. We Belong Here illuminates why gentrification and White spacemaking should be examined as intersecting, but not interchangeable, processes of neighborhood change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email (johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu) 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 Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers – ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French theorist René Girard – he explores how identity can be a spiritual violence that leads us away from truth. Through their worlds and radically different cultures, we discover how, at moments of historical rupture, our hunger for being grows: and yet, it is exactly these times when we should make peace with our indeterminacy and discover the freedom of escaping our selves. Alexander Douglas was born in Canberra, Australia where he studied music and philosophy. He now teaches the history of philosophy and the philosophy of economics at the University of St Andrews. He has published two books on the philosophy of Benedict de Spinoza and one on the philosophy of debt. He has grown increasingly interested in combining ideas from Western and East Asian philosophy. 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 episode of The Art of Vibrant Living Show, I'm joined by Lion Goodman—world-renowned coach, healer, and “Subconscious Pattern Detective”—to explore how clearing deep-rooted beliefs and past trauma is the key to creating freedom, fulfillment, and vibrant living.   If you've ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating… or why success and peace always feel just out of reach… this is a conversation you don't want to miss.   This episode is especially for those ready to rewrite the stories running their lives—and reclaim the truth of who they really are.

In this episode, we move beyond first impressions to truly celebrate the unique identities each student brings to your classroom. We dive into Day 2: Identity & Belonging, exploring the "Culture Hand Activity" as a powerful visual handshake that helps every student feel seen, valued, and essential to the richness of your classroom community.For Unpacking Student Identity:Understand the "Culture Hand Activity" as a unique "visual handshake" to introduce student uniqueness.Learn how to guide students to represent five aspects of their identity (heritage, hobbies, talents, values, etc.) through drawing or writing on their hand outline.Discover how this activity moves beyond surface-level introductions to invite deeper self-reflection.For Fostering Connection & Growth:Recognize why seeing and sharing uniqueness reveals individual strengths and areas for growth.Explore strategies for facilitating small group sharing and whole-class reflection on the "Culture Hands."Learn how to guide discussions that highlight the "richness of identities and experiences" in your classroom, emphasizing the value each unique background brings.For Extending the Impact:Gain insight into several additional ways to use the "Culture Hand Activity" throughout the year (e.g., "My Learning Hand," "Our Class Hand," "Future Self Hand") to continue building community and exploring identity.The "First 10 Days: Building a Welcoming and Respectful Classroom of Belonging" Resource Bundle: Your comprehensive guide with 10 days of intentional lesson plans and activities.FREE Day 1 Lesson Plan & Materials: Get a taste of the full bundle! Includes the "I Am..." template, "Norms of Engagement" chart, and the "Self, Peers, World" exit ticket.The "Culture Hand Activity" Worksheet: A printable outline of a hand for students to use.

ZITADEL is pioneering the next generation of identity infrastructure, providing a developer-first platform that handles everything from basic authentication to complex multi-tenant B2B scenarios. With $11.5 million in funding and a unique open-source approach, ZITADEL has positioned itself as the "GitLab for identity" - offering both self-hosted and SaaS deployment options while maintaining flexibility through comprehensive APIs. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Florian Forster, CEO and Co-Founder of ZITADEL, who recently relocated from Switzerland to the Bay Area to accelerate the company's go-to-market efforts and tap into the massive US opportunity. Topics Discussed: ZITADEL's comprehensive identity platform covering authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant scenarios The company's innovative dual-licensing approach combining AGPL open source with commercial offerings Florian's strategic decision to relocate his entire family from Switzerland to the Bay Area The evolution from per-user pricing to capability-based pricing models Building a global team across three regions: Europe for engineering, US for go-to-market, and Argentina for customer success Marketing strategy focused 80/20 on developers versus buyers Cultural differences between European and American go-to-market approaches Future vision for AI risk mitigation and behavioral analytics in identity management GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Embrace "cash or code" open source strategy: Florian introduced the concept of "cash or code" - users either pay for commercial features or contribute meaningfully to the open source project. ZITADEL's shift from Apache to AGPL licensing ensures that free users contribute back to the community while commercial customers get enterprise features and SLAs. This dual-licensing approach creates sustainable economics while building a strong community foundation. Rethink pricing to align with customer value creation: ZITADEL is moving away from per-user pricing because, as Florian explains, "we are the system that makes users useful. So if we hinder our customers on creating users in the first place, it kind of defeats the whole idea." Instead, they're shifting to capability-based pricing where customers pay for specific features like compliance notifications rather than user seats. This removes friction from customer growth and better aligns pricing with actual value delivered. Focus marketing efforts on developers, not just buyers: ZITADEL discovered that an 80/20 split between developer-focused and buyer-focused marketing works best. Florian notes that "targeting the developer ultimately leads to us being in the debate when somebody procures a system like ours." Developers do the initial evaluation and recommendation, so winning them over is crucial for getting into procurement discussions with buyers. Leverage geographic arbitrage strategically: ZITADEL operates across three regions - Europe for core engineering (quality engineers at $100-250K vs $250-500K in Bay Area), US for go-to-market, and Argentina for customer success and sales engineering. This approach optimizes for both cost efficiency and timezone coverage while maintaining quality across all functions. Adapt messaging for cultural differences: Moving from Switzerland to the US taught Florian that "in US marketing, things get overinflated quite severely, but the buyer knows that and automatically deducts some of it." Europeans tend to under-market solid products, while US buyers expect and discount for marketing inflation. B2B founders must calibrate their messaging appropriately for different markets and buyer expectations.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM   

What does it really take to reinvent yourself and leap into a new timeline of success? In this episode, I sit down with Holly Carroll, an iconic model turned entrepreneur and best-selling author. We talk about her journey of writing a vulnerable book that helped her heal from addiction, overcoming shame, and toxic relationships. She also breaks down the mindset tools and daily practices that can help you embody the version of yourself you've always envisioned. Get ready for a quantum leap in life and business! Check out our Sponsors: Airbnb - Start making money by listing your home on Airbnb with an experiences Co-host, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host BambooHR - Experience the software that makes HR easier for all of your employees. Try BambooHR for free at bamboohr.com/freedemo Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code EARN for 40% off their best-selling sheets, apparel, and more. Open Phone - Stop running your business from your personal phone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/earn Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Constant Contact - Get all the automation, integration, and reporting tools that get your marketing running seamlessly. Try Constant Contact free for thirty days at constantcontact.com. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How the sponsor and steps formula applies to any major life shift. 07:00 Why the “comfort zone” can be the most uncomfortable place. 12:15 The emotional challenge of Holly's last breakup after years of on-again, off-again. 17:15 Tools to combat negative self-talk and reprogram your mindset daily. 24:00 What are quantum leaps and jumping timelines? 29:15 What to do when spiritual healing and self-help stop working. 34:30 How did you become the “real estate queen of Muskoka”? 38:15 Daily practices to embody and build belief in your iconic self. 43:30 Holly's approach to closing deals and setting clear goals before meetings. 48:00 Advice on creating the life and goals you want. RESOURCES Get your copy of Holly's “Closing Deals in Heels” HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Holly: @hollyanncarroll

We're kicking off our first-ever book report episode—and yes, we're calling it that on purpose. Because books have always been part of our whole life. I'm joined by my favorite reading partner: my husband, Matt. Together, we dive into stories that make us laugh, think, and ugly-cry in public. We talk about what we're reading (Margot's Got Money Troubles and Atmosphere, spoiler-free, promise). We also chat about how books shape our worldview, challenge our biases, and sometimes leave us sobbing on a treadmill—or doing laundry while quietly falling apart. Whether you read with your partner or solo, whether you love audiobooks or prefer paperbacks, this episode is an invitation to think differently about fiction—and how the right story at the right time can shift everything. 0:00 | Why We're Talking About Books 1:15 | Fiction That Surprises and Stretches Us 4:30 | Letting Go of Judgment (Even the Quiet Kind) 6:45 | Systems, Safety, and How We Care for Others 8:30 | How and Why We Read (Audiobooks, Shared Credits & Book Clubs) 11:30 | An Author We Love (and Why She's More Than “Chick Lit”) 13:00 | Space, Sexism, and Historical Power 17:00 | What Draws Us Into a Story (Even When It's Not Our Thing) 19:15 | Identity, Safety, and Belonging 21:45 | Choosing Between Love and Purpose 23:30 | Emotional Payoff (Without Spoilers) 25:00 | When a Book Wrecks You—in the Best Way 27:00 | Crafting Characters That Actually Matter 30:00 | Layers of Family, Friendship, and Social Pressure 33:00 | Villains, Compassion, and Personal Growth 35:00 | What We're Reading Now 41:00 | Our Love Story, Told in Audiobooks 43:00 | What's Next on Our Reading List Find Stacy: ⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠missionmakersart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Tim interviews Dr. Annahita Madhavi West, a psychologist and Iranian-American immigrant. They discuss her journey from Iran to the U.S., the cultural and religious landscape of Iran, the impact of American intervention in Iranian politics, and the current state of immigration and asylum in the U.S. Dr. West shares her critical views on the Democratic Party and emphasizes the importance of hope and advocacy for justice in the face of political challenges. Annahita on Instagram | @dr_annahitamahdaviwest Chapters 01:40 Growing Up in Iran: A Personal Journey 07:43 Cultural and Religious Dynamics in Iran 17:21 The Current State of Immigration in the U.S. 25:31 Political Landscape: Trump, Biden, and Beyond 34:09 Faith, Hope, and Advocacy ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices