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On today's episode, I'm joined by Kristin Juszczyk, founder of Off Season, to talk about how she went from teaching herself how to sew on YouTube to building one of the most exciting brands in sports fashion. Kristin shares the story behind her viral NFL game day designs, how Taylor Swift wearing one of her custom jackets changed everything, and the journey of turning a creative passion into a licensed apparel brand. We also discuss entrepreneurship, taking risks before you feel ready, navigating licensing deals with major sports leagues, building a brand from the ground up, balancing creativity with business, and why persistence is often the biggest competitive advantage. Whether you're an entrepreneur, fashion lover, or simply looking for inspiration to chase a big idea, this episode is packed with actionable insights and founder wisdom. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To connect with Kristin on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Off Season on Instagram, click HERE.To shop Off Season, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollandBranch.com/dreambigger with code DREAMBIGGER. Exclusions apply.Get $25 off your first purchase plus an extra $100 to shop when you sell for the first time. Go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerGo to shopify.com/dreambigger to get started now.Text DREAM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Try Gusto today at gusto.com/DREAMBIGGER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. That's three months of free payroll at gusto.com/DREAMBIGGERProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your biggest competitive advantage in real estate wasn't a market, a strategy, or a mentor - it was your spouse?   In this episode, Cory sits down with Ali and Josh Lupo, known as @theficouple on Instagram, for a conversation about what it actually looks like to build wealth as a team. Ali and Josh first appeared on the show years ago at the start of their real estate journey, and today they're back to share how far they've come - from buying duplexes and fourplexes to stepping back from active investing and moving into private money lending, all while building a business and community around financial independence.   They get into how they got aligned early on and made real estate a team sport, what it actually looked like to divide responsibilities and navigate the hard seasons of entrepreneurship together, and the mindset shift required to stop being an operator and start thinking like a capital allocator. From scaling their portfolio to launching a community built around the FI lifestyle, this conversation covers the full arc of what building a real business as a couple really looks like behind the scenes.   If you've been wondering how to bring your spouse into your investing journey — or how to scale beyond the grind of active management of a few rentals, this episode is your starting point. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

Sami Spalter is back in her nesting series and nine months in, she's sharing the six mantras that have carried her through every appointment, every body change, and every wave of doubt. The actual words she came back to when pregnancy got hard.Tune in as Sami gets real about the strength she endures, the journal entry from Hoffman that pulled her through it, why she believes worry is just a negative prayer and what it actually felt like to stop doing it, the moment she had to consciously let go of who she used to be in her body and choose to focus on who she was becoming. She shares the mantra she wrote in her journal every single day, the meditation where she asked her baby girl if she was okay and actually heard something back, and why reminding herself that her baby chose her, with all her imperfections, her big personality, the home she's building — finally quieted the doubt.If you're somewhere in this pregnancy journey right now, terrified, in awe, grieving, grateful, or all of it at once — this one was made for you!!Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Quince: Go to Quince.com/transform for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Jolie: Try risk-free for 60 days by going to jolieskinco.com/TRANSFORMBetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/transformpodOllie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 70% off your first box!Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code TRANSFORMSpindrift: Visit drinkspindrift.com and use code transform for 15% offProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Traci shares what her return to work has looked like with three kids under three, a demanding career, and a podcast.She opens up about what that took to admit, and why the "have it all" pressure lands differently when both your career and your family are simultaneously demanding more of you. She also gets into what she actually wishes workplaces understood about flexibility, and why the traditional nine-to-five model isn't built for the reality most people are living.What We Cover:— Why the show is going biweekly and what that decision actually cost Traci to make— The "100% problem" and why splitting it a million ways doesn't work— What it's like when both your career and your family are on an upward trajectory at the same time— Why "working mom" and "career mom" don't even feel like the same thing— The pseudo-flexibility trap and what true workplace flexibility would actually look like— Why HR business partners face a specific challenge when it comes to flexible work— What Traci would change if she could wave a magic wand for every woman in her situationConnect with Traci here:https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Want to work with me? Go here: https://fos.now/brwyRwYour business should sit underneath you, not on top of you.Plenty of founders hit this wall around the $5-10M mark. The company they built is paying well, the team is solid, the operation is humming, and somehow they feel more stuck than ever. The business has become their whole identity, and there's no room left to build anything else.In this video, I walk you through the social media machine we're building for a $7M roofing founder in Sydney trying to break out of that exact trap. We're turning his craftsmanship into a founder-led brand, mapping out an education arm, and architecting a flywheel that lets him use the construction business as a launching pad for everything else he wants to build.Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/iPJwajAlready doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I'll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back → https://fos.now/dlgCqBWant to WORK with a team of A-players? Apply to Founder OS here: https://www.founderos.com/careersConnect with me:Website: https://bit.ly/4vouZrGTwitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmattgrayInstagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurshipDisclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.

Greetings, Morons! This week, we're joined by comedian Brad Williams, and somehow the conversation goes from Benihana to billionaires building private Starbucks, dating while short, getting fetishized, and why 5'5" guys need to stop complaining. Brad opens up about growing up with dwarfism, finding confidence through comedy, meeting his wife, raising his daughter, and the surprising reason he's grateful for almost everything. Plus, we debate the world's most ridiculous rich-person purchases, the insanity of limb-lengthening surgery, and whether social media is making everyone miserable. What are ya nuts?! Love ya! Write us! Send your messages to goodguyspodcast1@gmail.com  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!  Sponsors: Visit www.sleep.me/goodguys to get your Chilipad 2.0 and save up to $255 with code GOODGUYS For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code GOODGUYS10 If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/goodguys  Use our code GOODGUYS10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order!* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GOODGUYS  Sponsored by SeatGeek.  *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Go to Zenni.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 Try Hint, now available online at drinkhint.com and in stores nationwide. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 30 million romance readers in the United States and 50% of them read a book a day—but romance has often been overlooked in publishing. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, co-founders of 831 Stories, met as college students at the University of Chicago and are now on a mission to build the Marvel of romance. In this episode they speak with Sara and Phil, who invested in their vision, about building a subscription model, growing community events, and signing a “First Look” deal with Hulu. They also get candid about the work required to run a business with your best friend, how they've learned to ignore bad investor advice, and why books are just the beginning. Watch this episode on YouTube. // MORE FROM 831 STORIES // Learn more about 831 Stories and purchase their books by heading to 831stories.com. Give yourself some love and use the code OVERSUBSCRIBED for 15% off your order. Follow them on Instagram @831stories, on TikTok @831storieshq, and on Substack 831stories.substack.com. // SPONSORS // Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/FOSTER. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/FOSTER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hill House: Visit hillhousehome.com and use code fosters at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of $150 or more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your chronic pain, your tight hips, your inability to wind down… a lot of it isn't just aging or overtraining.This week, I sit down with Liz Tenuto, somatic instructor and founder of The Workout Witch, to talk about what's actually driving the tension most people have been managing for years without ever addressing the root cause. Stress lives in the body. So does the solution.What makes this conversation land is that Liz doesn't just teach this work, she lived her way into it. She came out of chronic pain, insomnia, and a genuinely hard few years. The tools she shares aren't theoretical. They're the ones that got her out.What we explore:- How 80 to 90% of stress and trauma is stored in the body rather than verbal memory, and why that's the missing piece for most people who've already done the mental work.- Why the tight hips epidemic isn't a mobility problem - it's a psoas that never reset after your last stressful email.- What "functional freeze" looks like for high-performing adults who are crushing it all day and then collapsing the moment they stop.- How to know whether your chronic pain is structural or emotional - and the self-check you can do right now to start telling the difference.- Why high-intensity exercise can spike cortisol and backfire when your nervous system is already in survival mode, and how to sequence your training around your actual stress state.Chapters:00:00:00 What Somatic Movement Actually Is00:03:28 Little T Trauma: You Don't Need a Big Event to Be Carrying Something00:07:00 Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated Right Now00:10:15 Why Nervous System Health Is the Next Frontier in Fitness00:19:31 Why 80% of Your Stress Lives in the Body, Not the Mind00:26:06 How to Tell the Difference Between Aging and Accumulated Tension00:36:23 Functional Freeze: The Hidden State Draining High Performers00:41:40 How to Know When Someone Has Actually Shifted00:56:32 How to Start: Time, Frequency, and What to Expect01:05:40 How Chronic Stress Disrupts Your Hormones and Health01:08:32 Why High-Intensity Exercise Can Make Things Worse When You're Stressed01:14:00 How to Build Stress Tolerance and Expand Your Capacity01:25:06 Somatics vs. Talk Therapy: What Each Does BestAbout Liz Tenuto:Liz Tenuto is a somatic instructor, Pilates teacher, and Feldenkrais-trained practitioner with over 15 years of hands-on coaching experience. She's the founder of The Workout Witch, where she's built a science-backed somatic movement method that's reached more than 240,000 students and 4.8 million followers across platforms. She came to this work through her own story, chronic pain, insomnia, and a long search for what actually worked.Connect with Liz Tenuto:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theworkoutwitch_Website: https://theworkoutwitch.com/Book: https://theworkoutwitch.com/pages/book–This episode is sponsored by:AX3: Clean supplements, real standards.

In this Ask Me Anything episode — recorded from memory after the questions were accidentally deleted — Dr. Will Cole and his team answer listener questions on candida overgrowth, body odor as a gut-skin axis check engine light, and Alpha-Gal syndrome. They cover the rotating antifungal approach, the microbiome-body odor connection from a 2017 study, and how ear acupuncture showed 96% symptom relief for Alpha-Gal in a small clinical trial. The conversation also lands on a jaw-dropping Bioethics journal article suggesting scientists should intentionally bioengineer ticks to give humans Alpha-Gal syndrome as an environmental strategy to reduce red meat consumption. Plus Sip of the Summer round two: LaCroix Sunshine, a Costa Rica orange espresso, and organic black iced tea. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Go to http://bioptimizers.com/willcole and use my exclusive code WILLCOLE to get 15% off any order.Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE!To learn more and get 20% off your order, visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use code: WILLCOLE . You can also find Active Skin Repair on Amazon and at your local CVS.Go to lyma.life and use code WILL10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weight loss changes more than your body. It can change how you see yourself, how others treat you, and the story you tell yourself every day. In today's episode, I'm joined once again by registered dietitian, life coach, and Wellness Cottage co-founder Kim Lovely to talk about the emotional side of weight loss that so many women experience but rarely discuss. From body dysmorphia and identity shifts to navigating comments from others and adjusting to life after GLP-1s, Kim shares powerful insights on how to care for your mind as your body changes. For more on Kim, follow her on:Website: https://kimlovelyrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlovely_nutritionist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesnutrition/ Faded to Fabolous Podcast: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz/podcast-1 Thanks to my Sponsors:Leesa: Go to Leesa.com for 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER50 Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsQualia Life Sciences: Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code FLOURISHING Mud/Wtr: Go to mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 43% off. Puori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout for this limited offer. Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at bubsnaturals.com Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A tearjerker episode about the shift to “parenting” aging parents

Rick Chess, attorney, real estate strategist, capital-raising expert, and trusted advisor, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners navigate complex decisions that can dramatically impact enterprise value and long-term success. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, Rick has raised over $100 million for multiple organizations, guided companies through acquisitions, governance challenges, and strategic growth, and helped owners prepare for successful exits. We explore The Capital Raising Framework — Focus on Individuals, Not “the Market”; Be Ready to Sell; Start With Who You Know; Connect on Emotion; and Find a Problem to Solve. Rick explains why raising capital is ultimately about understanding people, not pitching ideas, why investors care more about their needs than your opportunity, and how trust-based relationships create opportunities that compound over time. He also shares lessons from raising capital, building influential networks, serving on boards, and helping entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes when pursuing funding, growth, and exit strategies. — How to be a Trusted Advisor with Rick Chess  Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And my guest today is Rick Chess, who is a real estate and exit strategist. He helps business and real estate owners, and the trusted advisors who guide them, turn complex decisions into strategic moves that grow enterprise value and maximize sale outcomes. Rick, welcome to the show.  Thank you. Appreciate it, Steve.  Well, it’s great to have you. And I’m going to ask you my favorite question, which I always ask: What is your personal ‘Why’, and what are you doing to manifest it in your practice?  When you go back in my career, 50-some years, where I’ve been most happy is either growing an organization. That can be a community, that can be a business, it can be an association. And then, at some point, individuals in that association want to move on, whether that’s to retire, to go someplace else, or whatever. And I find that in that world, there are certain things where they might have a Steve Preda who helps them with how to manage day to day. But they get to certain big issues that they’ve never done before, and maybe they’ll never do again. That’s where I like to come in because I know I’m critically important to them. So you’re a trusted advisor. You like to grapple with the big challenges people have in their lives, whether it’s a big real estate transaction, getting ready for an exit, an acquisition, or something like that.  Yeah.  Yeah.  So, I mean, the things that would be—for instance, most folks, if they’re talking about real estate, they have some idea how to fix a toilet. They have some idea how to buy a property. But when they get to a certain point, it’s like, “We need to raise $10,000. We need to raise $100 million,” whatever the amount is, because there’s either a great opportunity or they want to keep moving upward. And they have, again, a Steve Preda who can help them through the process. How they get that capital often is what trips people up. So that’s where I kind of first got into this.  I was an acquisition guy. I knew how to spend other people’s money, but I didn’t know at that time how to raise the money. And I’ve done it several times. I’ve raised $100 million for three different companies. And like everything in life, like with Summit, there is a process that you go through. And I love doing it. I just love doing that kind of stuff.  Okay. So when you are doing capital raising, fundraising, M&A deals, or real estate transactions, is there a framework that has helped you, that you figured out along the way? And think about something that is three to five steps. Maybe it’s a mental model of how you look at things, or maybe it’s a process. How would you describe that framework that you have, or that has helped you, so that the listeners would also benefit from it?  The listeners are best served if they step back from their preconceived notions of, A, how they think capital is attracted, because they usually are wrong. And they step back from how wonderful they are. And those two things are difficult. Because the reality is, no one is waiting to give you money. That’s foolish. You’ve got to sell the concept like you have to sell everything else. And what you sell is not what you think is wonderful. It’s what the market is going to think is wonderful. It’s like with any other product you’re making. “Hey, I made this great widget.” And the population looks at it and says, “I don’t need it. I don’t want it. I don’t know what it does.”  And depending on whether you’re trying to raise $100,000 from friends and family or $100 million on Wall Street, you look at who it is that you know. Because people that you know might at least return your phone call. So if you don’t know Bill Gates, thinking that you’re going to go to Bill Gates and get a billion dollars is, well, stup*d. But if you’re just trying to raise money from friends and family, and you have an aunt who lives three states away that you don’t see very often, and she has some money, okay, then you start with who you know. So, for instance, thinking about one of the many ways that you can raise money, there’s something called intrastate. And it is something that’s allowed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. If all of your money is raised within your own state, there are certain allowances for that.  But if you do one transaction outside the state, it all collapses. So like everything else on the business side, where there are certain rules that you can’t violate without getting into trouble, it’s the same thing when raising money. And I get so many people saying, “I’m going to list this on Wall Street, and I’m going to make…” It’s like, “No, you don’t. You better be prepared. If you’re going to list something on Wall Street, you’d better have $25 million that you can risk just to get it out there. And nine times out of ten you’re going to fail.” Not because there’s anything wrong with you.  It’s just that if you’re going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a pair of Keds, a T-shirt, and some shorts, you’re not prepared to climb that mountain. It’s no different when raising capital. And also think about when you were a kid. At a certain age, your parents let you cross the street to see your buddy. Then ten years later, they’ll let you get in the car and drive, but you’ve got to get home by midnight. It’s the same thing with raising money. And there aren’t a lot of folks who have done what I’ve done. So talking to your local lawyer or accountant—who may be wonderful people—but if they’ve never raised money, they’re not the people to talk to.  One of the ways people get taken advantage of on a regular basis is they’ll go to a securities attorney. The securities attorney will charge them $100,000 and write this great offering document, and no one ever gives them a penny. Because lawyers generally have no clue what’s happening in the marketplace. I own my own securities broker-dealer. I’ve also raised money for three different companies. It’s not easy. But like having read your book, Steve, if you follow certain paths, there’s at least a chance for success. Same thing here. Fascinating. So what I’m taking away in terms of a framework: Be aware that people are not out there waiting to give you money. You have to sell them. So that’s the first step. The second one is: start with who you know. Don’t start on Wall Street. Start with the people you know, where you have some trust, the people you understand, and where you have a chance to get there. And then look at some special circumstance that’s going to give you a leg up. For example—  Absolutely. Again, this is coming right out of your book on the business side. You create a widget. So what? But you create a widget that solves a problem. Ah. Then you have something. So it’s the same thing. When you get over onto the money-raising side, it’s: who do you know? Where do they live? How much money do they have? How do I approach them? But then, in the end, it’s not what’s in it for you, it’s what’s in it for them. And for them, if it’s friends and family, your mama may give you some money because she thinks you’re cute.  Your aunt might give you some money because she’s related to your mama. But at some point, you’re going to people who really have a checkbook. They have money in the checkbook. They’re not going to give this up just because you’re cute or you have a great idea. You’re either going to get them because you have something they’ve never heard of, or you have something that really feels like it could solve one of their needs. And their needs are not always what you think. Some people think, “Well, what they need is high cash flow.” What if they don’t need cash flow, but they’re really interested in a cure for cancer?  What if you think, “Well, it’s really going to go up in value”? Well, they have all the money they need. They’re not looking for that. But is this something that is going to allow their nephew to come work for you? Yeah. When you start thinking that you know what other people are thinking, that’s when you’re going to fail. When you can step back and just ask them, “Well, what’s important to you?” If you can’t have a conversation, one, you’re never going to date anybody, and you’re never going to raise any money.  And don’t be slick. You can be slick for three sentences, and at that point they’re going to reject everything you say thereafter. So don’t talk about how much money you’re going to make and all the rest of it. No. Talk about them. Talk about them. Talk about them. Your document should talk about them. Your questions should talk about them. Now, does that mean there are certain people who won’t put money into your deal? Yes, because it doesn’t fit. If you sell high-heeled shoes and a runner comes in, they’re generally not going to buy your high-heeled shoes. They’re not going to invest money in high-heeled shoes.  But if that high-heeled shoe actually is a running shoe, and you can break off the heel and then… I mean, I don’t know. You could come up with something there. And the folks that say no are sometimes your biggest advocates. What? The folks that… Yes. Because you’ve been able to get into their head, and they’ve shaken it around, and they’ve looked at it and said, “No, that’s probably not right for me. I’m not into high-heeled shoes, but I have a friend.” If you’ve done a sincere job, a thoughtful job, you’ve really asked them questions, and you’ve connected on an emotional level, they’ll open the next door. And that’s what it’s about. It’s often a lot of the same things that you teach people about how to sell their company. It’s how they sell—  Rick, this is fascinating. So how do you connect with people on an emotional level? What’s the trick there?  First thing is: why are they going to take a meeting with you? Why they take a meeting with you answers almost everything that we’ve just asked. If they’re taking a meeting with you because you’re related, okay, that’s the emotional connection. If they take a meeting with you because some friend of yours called them and said, “This is a great way to make money,” that’s another reason. If you found them in an article in the paper—yes, there are things called newspapers. They print them. There are words in them. And there’s somebody in there who has shown an interest in something you do.  Then you’re talking to them about that interest. You want to try to avoid cold calls. Really, it’s a waste of your time and a waste of their time. It’s a random thing. It’s like asking every girl who walks by in college, “Do you want to go out on a date?” Sometimes it works. You get slapped a lot, get arrested, and what have you. There’s this thing called the internet, Steve. And what shocks me is how few people—not just my age, but young pups—say, “Well, that’s for watching YouTube videos.” No.  Through the internet, you have so much information. So maybe I can’t find anything about Johnny Jones, but his kids are on there and what sports they play. Huh. Okay, so I used to do judo. I did three years of judo in high school. If somebody’s doing karate or whatever, I have an opening. I have something to talk about. Now, it’s great if what you have to talk about then connects to something else that they want. It’s a linking process of connecting various things together. It’s what I did… I told you I was a member of the General Assembly in Pennsylvania way back in the ’70s.  And I learned there that if I could get people talking about themselves, or their next-door neighbor, or some relative… What’s funny is people are much more likely to tell you about somebody else. So when I go into a company—this is just a side note—when I’m doing due diligence and I really want to know their financial condition, I’m not going to get it from the CFO. I’m going to get it from somebody over in property management. Why? Because the property management person knows not to tell me anything secret about property management, but they’ll talk about finances all the time. And it’s the same thing. If I’m in a family and I want to know about Daddy, I talk to the daughter.  If I want to know about a neighbor, I talk to a neighbor. I can go to the post office. Everything you ever need to position yourself to sell is out there waiting for you. But you’ve got to get out of your head what you think the market is about and start thinking about individuals within the market. And accept that when I’ve raised money, 70% to 80% of the people I call on don’t do a deal with me. But of that 70%, half of them lead me to somebody else. And I keep up with them. They become my support group. They become my unofficial advisors. Because I’m a decent guy, they want me to succeed. And once they know I’m not bugging them anymore, I say, “Hey, you told me I should go talk to such-and-such.  Here’s what I heard.” And then the network just expands. And occasionally, that person who said no has somebody new come into their life and says, “You need to go talk to Rick Chess.” And sometimes the next time I’m raising money, their situation is different. So the person who told me no originally has seen me work the market and close the deal. It’s amazing how attractive an opportunity is once you can’t put any more money into it. And so you let them know, “I know it wasn’t the right time for you to come into my deal, but we did buy this company. We’ve doubled their…” Whatever it is. You continue to work with them. If somebody is willing to give you time on the phone, on Zoom, at a coffee shop, or wherever, they’re your friend for life. They don’t know that yet, but you’re going to make them your friend for life. It’s the old six degrees of separation—the Kevin Bacon game.  Everybody’s related to somebody somewhere. And it’s what makes this fun for me. You were talking before about growing an exit. I love the process of putting together the network and feeding the network. There are people I’ve known for 50 years that I still talk with.  You’re very good at connecting people and making them look good with other people that you connect them to. It’s very gratifying. So this is a long game, right? Absolutely.  It’s a long game because you’re being decent. You listen to people. You find something that helps them. You learn what they need, what is the itch that needs to be scratched, and then you connect people who can help them scratch that itch. And then they will reciprocate, and it becomes a self-perpetuating process.  Well, I mean, an example is the work that I do in North Carolina with a family that owns 44 hotels. A woman who was my CPA left the CPA firm and became the family officer for a large family here in Richmond. A friend of hers who does advisory work with family offices was giving up on a client. So she told my friend, who used to be a CPA. She introduced me to them and said, “Would you be willing to serve on the board of a private company?” I said, “Well, do they pay?” I used to be on the board of a public company, and after a certain age, you’re not attractive anymore.  After a certain age, they want you off the board because the institutions say, “We want a mix on the board. So I got introduced to these people, and I’ve had a great time. Members of the family have hired me for other work, and it just goes on and on. But I’ve learned that you’ve got to pay it forward. So I have students of mine from VCU who I’ve helped place in jobs. I keep up with them. I give them ideas. And they’re often shocked to find that I’m still in touch with them. I’m not asking them for anything. I’m just saying, “Look, I paid it forward to you. Now it’s your turn to pay it forward to somebody else.” And some of them are doing it. Some of them haven’t caught on yet.  But it is the circle of life, and it’s all tied together. And there are skills you have that I don’t have. There are skills I have that you don’t have. We both have folks that work with business brokers because they have a different drive. But it’s also self-selecting. There are a lot of people you’ve met that you don’t do business with. There are a lot of people I’ve met that I don’t do business with. If you’re going to get into raising money, doing governance, or doing exit planning, whatever it may be, one of the most important things is saying no. Or, “No, I don’t want to work with this person.” You can always be friendly with them. Yeah. But I try to fire a client every month. Somebody that just doesn’t fit for me ethically. Yeah. Or I don’t think there’s anything more I can do for them.  I pass off legal work to other attorneys in Virginia. I’m the chair of the Real Property Section of the state bar. There are 1,550 attorneys. I have plenty of attorneys that I can pass things on to, and they’re happy to get the business, and I’m happy. I’ve got somebody that I’ve referred that’s happy that I’ve referred them. My biggest challenge, my wife would say, my son would say, is that I’m a squirrel chaser. Something new and interesting comes along, and I want to get involved with it. And I’ve wasted so much time. So I’m working with this hotel group down in North Carolina. The last time I had worked with a hotel company was 30 years earlier. Two owners couldn’t agree on a direction.  I worked with them for six months. We made a decision. It was great work. I learned a lot about hotels. But I then went 30 years without applying the same skills. And that’s one thing that, with age, I’ve realized. I am better off saying: “I’ll help you with capital, I’ll help you with governance, and when you’re ready, I’ll help you exit.” That’s it.  Yeah.  If it’s not one of those three, I’ll talk about it.  Yeah.  I’ll listen to you. You don’t want to engage me.  Yeah. I mean, people want deep expertise. They don’t want generalists. They want someone who knows what they’re talking about and who can link them to other resources who also know what they’re talking about. And in today’s age, I think this is becoming more important again. Because of the internet, there was a disintermediation going on, but now there is a reintermediation, I believe. Because there’s so much noise out there, you don’t know what is true and what is fake. AI is creating a lot of fake stuff.  The only people you can really trust are the people who are in front of you, or someone recommends them whom you trust. It’s a transparency thing. So I think what you’re doing is very valuable. It’s going to become even more valuable. And knowledge is ubiquitous. You can ask ChatGPT, and it will give you an answer. But how do you get the trust? How do you get the emotion? How do you get the relationships? That’s all human stuff. And if you still have that, then you’ve got what is valuable.  Well, I have a friend of mine who wrote a book, and he wrote it as a fable. What I love about it is that I know the true story behind the fable. And what comes across in every single chapter is that, with that trust, people who were afraid took a step. And often that is the hardest thing. So I go to the gym six days a week, and the gym is hard. Getting in the car to drive there is the hard part. Once I’m there, I’m around friends, I work hard, I sweat, I get better. Getting in that car and driving down the drive…  So in your fable, in your book, and in most of where I’ve had success, I would love to say it was because I was brilliant. Eh, sometimes I will say I was brilliant. But let me give you an example. United Dominion Realty Trust, now based in Denver and originally based here in Richmond, has been around for 35 years. It was one of the original five REITs in the country—real estate investment trusts. I came in as acquisitions director. They hadn’t closed a deal in a year. I closed three in the first three months. I grew the firm tenfold in 10 years, and I had great people. Buddy Scott as an analyst. Catherine Surface as an attorney.  But what I did was look at it and say, “Does anybody know what we’re trying to buy?” Because they had no acquisition criteria. So I wrote a one-page acquisition criteria document and put it out to everybody who had ever submitted a deal. Oh, and we weren’t responding to the submissions. So a submission would come in, they would look at it and say, “Okay, that doesn’t work.” But they never told anybody no. So one of my rules was that anything that came in would get a response within 48 hours.  And it should be specific. “We don’t like this because of the city.” “We don’t like this because of the roof.” Something specific, because I knew they’d pay attention. And by responding within 48 hours, we went from struggling to get submissions to doubling our submissions within a year. Because people were like, “Oh, we know what they want. We know they will respond.” And then—and this probably sounds outrageous—we celebrated. We put out a newsletter every month. This is back when you mailed things, so we’re going way back into the dinosaur era. But anytime a broker brought us something that we bought, we would do a full-page spread on the broker. We were marketing him or her.  People loved us. And they would tell others about us. So owners would know that if they came to us, we’d make a fair offer and we’d move on. So I would love to say that’s because I was a great attorney. I would love to say that’s because I was insightful. It was just like, “Well, damn, this is obvious.” And reading some of your stuff, I’ve seen you point that out to people time and time again.  You give me too much credit. But yeah, I mean, if you’re there, they say that if you work hard for 25 years, you can become an overnight success. So yeah, it does get obvious when you’ve been studying it long and hard. Well, listen, Rick, that’s been wonderful. So what is your final thought for an entrepreneur, a young entrepreneur or founder who’s coming up? Maybe he’s in real estate. Maybe he’s trying to be successful. What’s the most important mindset for an entrepreneur to become successful?  Well, I mean, you’ve got to know something. I mean, you either need to really know construction, or you’ve got to really know how to lease a space. If you’re going into it like they do on HDTV, like, “Oh, we’re going to find this property and it’s going to be…” You’re going to fail. So get good at something. Accept the fact that you’re not going to be good at everything. Find people who fill in the spots where you aren’t good. In the old days, you might have had to hire them. In today’s world, there are fractional CFOs.  And then when you get down to picking your experts—your attorneys, your accountants, the people that cost you real money—ask them a simple question: When was the last time they did whatever it is that you’re trying to do? Not when was the last time they prepared a securities document. When was the last time they prepared a securities document that succeeded? And that’ll knock out two-thirds of them right there.  Love it. That’s fantastic. Well, if you’re listening to this and you want to be successful in business, or you have a business and maybe you’re getting close to retirement and want to figure out how to transition it, how to exit right, and how to structure it… Or maybe you have a family company and you’re trying to put together a board, and you need someone who really understands governance. Or if you’re trying to do a transaction, a merger, or an acquisition, and you need a trusted advisor who will connect you to the right people and help you make it happen, then call Rick Chess. Rick Chess is here in Richmond. He is on LinkedIn. And you have a website as well, Rick, right?  Yep, yep.  What’s your domain?  It’s chesslawfirm.com.  Chesslawfirm.com. So you can go there, and Rick is going to respond because he always does within 24 hours, or 48 hours max, and he’ll help you. So Rick, thank you very much for coming on the show and sharing your wisdom with us. And if you’re listening to this and you like this show, please follow us on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Give us a review, and make sure you listen to every episode because we have very exciting entrepreneurs and subject matter experts sharing their knowledge. So thank you for coming, and thank you for listening. Important Links: Rick's LinkedIn Rick's website

Breaking Down The Truth Behind the 1999 vs. 2022 Radiation Guidelines In this episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast, Irene and Victoria tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in dentistry today: radiation protection guidelines and the confusion surrounding lead aprons. You've probably heard the statement: "Lead aprons are no longer required." But what does that actually mean? With the transition from the 1999 radiation protection guidelines to the updated 2022 recommendations, many dental professionals, especially in Ontario, Canada, have been left trying to determine what has changed, what hasn't, and how these recommendations should be applied in clinical practice. Because this conversation isn't about removing protection. It's about understanding protection. In This Episode We Discuss: The key differences between the 1999 and 2022 radiation protection guidelines Why the phrase "not required" is often misunderstood The anatomy of a lead apron: apron vs. thyroid collar When patient shielding may still be appropriate What defines an elective radiograph Why radiographs should only be prescribed when there is a clear indication or risk factor How digital imaging and handheld X-ray devices have changed the landscape The importance of critical thinking when applying updated guidelines Clinical & Real-World Insights How advances in digital radiography have influenced modern safety recommendations Increased specificity in the 2022 guidelines regarding equipment handling, storage, inspection, and damage protocols Real-world examples of responding to equipment alerts and quality concerns The growing emphasis on quality assurance and documentation Why "not required" does not mean "never use" How misinterpretation of guidelines can directly impact patient care Key Takeaway At the end of the day, using protection appropriately based on evidence, clinical judgment, and patient-specific factors. Guidelines evolve, but our clinical judgement and patient needs need to be considered.  The standard of care remains. A simple framework to remember: Assess Risk → Justify Exposure → Optimize Protection Because radiographs are not routine and ought to be prescribed with purpose and reason Resources & References Canadian Resources CDA Position Statement for the Control of X-Radiation in Dentistry https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/about/position_statements/xray/ RCDSO X-Ray Safety Requirements for All Ontario Dentists https://www.rcdso.org/en-ca/standards-guidelines-resources/rcdso-news/articles/1393 Health Canada – Radiation Protection in Dentistry (Safety Code 30, 2022) https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/reports-publications/radiation/radiation-protection-dentistry-recommended-safety-procedures-use-dental-equipment-safety-code-30.html Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP) – Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h02 HARP Certification Course (George Brown College) https://coned.georgebrown.ca/courses-and-programs/dental-radiography-harp-approved-certification Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada – Scope of Practice https://www.fdhrc.ca/pages/dental-hygiene-in-canada/the-profession/ CDHO Update on Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienists in Ontario https://cdho.org/update-on-scope-of-practice/ International Resources ADA Releases Updated Recommendations to Enhance Radiography Safety in Dentistry https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/ada-releases-updated-recommendations-to-enhance-radiography-safety-in-dentistry ADA & AAOMR Patient Selection for Dental Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2825%2900631-2 AAPD Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs https://www.aapd.org/media/policies_guidelines/bp_radiographs.pdf Standards for Licensing Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants in Dental Radiography (US) https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-pt-42-75-app-g/ Additional Resources Toothlife X-Radiation Downloadable Resource https://www.toothlife.ca/products/x-ray-radiation-resource Designs for Vision Loupes https://www.designsforvision.com/DentHtml/HygDes.htm

Isaiah 30:17 uses the imagery of a banner on a hill to describe visibility, identity, and the reality that what is lifted up becomes a symbol others recognize and respond to. In this devotional, Lynette Kittle reflects on the meaning of the American flag as a national symbol and explores how honoring it connects to gratitude for freedom, sacrifice, and heritage. She emphasizes the flag not just as fabric, but as a representation of unity, history, and the values a nation seeks to uphold. Highlights Isaiah 30:17 uses “banner” imagery to represent identity and visibility. The American flag is presented as a symbol of freedom and national unity. Flags historically represent leadership, belonging, and shared values. The U.S. flag reflects the history and sacrifices tied to national freedom. Symbols can serve as reminders of heritage and collective responsibility. Gratitude for freedom can lead to reflection on God’s providence. National symbols often carry emotional and cultural significance. Honoring heritage can encourage unity and respect within a nation. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God who sees you—change the way you approach difficult seasons? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Why Honoring Our Flag Pleases God By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee away, till you are left like a flagstaff on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill.” - Isaiah 30:17 Individuals and groups have stomped on it, carried it upside down, cut it up, and burned it, yet our nation’s flag keeps on flying and representing to many around the world, even if not to some in the United States, a sign of hope and true freedom. On this 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, our American flag is a worldwide symbol of freedom on this earth. Hands down, it is considered the most recognizable flag in the world as a symbol of freedom. When we honor our flag, remembering its history of how God led Christians to establish it, we honor God, because He is accredited with the birth of our nation. “Of course, it’s just a symbol,” notes Dr. Jerry Newcombe, Executive Director of Providence Forum, “but it’s a powerful one. To me, it represents the American story - self-rule under God.” Many who disrespect and spit on our flag do so because they hate the history ascribed to it and our nation’s long-held slogan of being “one nation under God.” Newcombe believes we should honor our flag because it honors God and our country. “A lot of blood was shed defending that flag,” he explains, “and it represents the freedom we enjoy.” Flag Day, celebrated each June 14th, commemorates the day our Continental Congress adopted the original American flag in 1777, made official in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Growing up, many of us in the United States memorized and recited The Pledge of Allegiance, a pledge “written by a Baptist minister in the 1890s, with the ‘under God’ phrase added in the 1950s,” notes Newcombe. The Purpose of Flags Used primarily throughout history in warfare to announce battles and identify troops, national flags still play a role in distinguishing friend from foe. Culturally, the flag symbolizes power and leadership, carried during military processions and announcing dignitaries. They represent the people and beliefs behind them, of the hands that hold and carry them, and the buildings where they are flown. Flags also serve to draw together and rally people for unified causes, flown to signal, decorate, and display in parades and at events. As well, flags declare ownership, borders, and jurisdiction in homelands and foreign lands. Nations around the globe use them to communicate to the masses the loss of leaders and the mourning of national tragedies and disasters. The United States flag drapes the caskets of our fallen military heroes and veterans when they are being transported from the combat zones to home and at their funerals. The Meaning Displayed in America’s Flag America’s flag has 13 red and white stripes, each representing the original 13 colonies that began our nation, along with 50 white stars set on a blue background representing our current 50 states. There is significant meaning within the American flag’s design, as the Founder of Providence Forum, Dr. Peter Lillback notes. Each color displayed on the American flag has a definite meaning, with red standing for hardiness and valor; white for purity and innocence, and blue for perseverance, justice, and vigilance. Unlike some believe, even though Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag, the design is accredited to one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Hopkinson. Our American Flag Stirs Hearts Our American flag is a vital piece of America’s history, representing freedom for all, known to stir the hearts of its patriotic citizens. It’s a symbol that has inspired our nation through many troubles and conflicts, standing for life, liberty, justice, and freedom for all. In honoring it, we please God by recognizing the godly heritage it represents throughout the history of our nation and the world. Intersecting Faith & Life:Did you grow up reciting The Pledge of Allegiance before school each morning? If so, has it impacted your life? In what ways? If not, what are your thoughts on the American Flag? Further Reading:A Prayer to Honor What Our Nation’s Flag Represents Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Brian Decker didn't just stumble into the investing world - he earned his way there. Starting in the mortgage industry in 2004, Brian climbed to become one of the Top 10 Loan Officers in the entire country out of more than 500,000, eventually founding his own mortgage bank, Modern Lending, in 2019. But Brian didn't stop there. He took everything he learned about money, leverage, and wealth creation and built a diverse investment portfolio spanning real estate, crypto, and beyond - and now runs one of the top investing communities on Skool.   In this episode, Brian lays out his step-by-step investing plan for the next five years, what the current market is telling him, and why the moves you make right now will define your financial position for the decade ahead. If you've been waiting for a clear roadmap from someone who has actually done it at the highest level, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

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Mickey Trescott explains that autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own organs, a condition affecting a high percentage of women. The protocol is a diet and lifestyle experiment designed to help individuals identify personal triggers and manage their chronic health symptoms. (9)1849 BRUSSELS

What if the life you're working so hard to build is one you're forgetting to actually enjoy? So many of us spend our days chasing the next goal, waiting for the next milestone, and telling ourselves we'll finally be happy when everything falls into place. But a beautiful life isn't something that begins once you have more money, more success, or everything figured out—it's something you create in the way you live each day. In today's episode of Hot and Unbothered, your host Brianna Gomez shares how to build a life you genuinely enjoy living. From letting go of the pressure to constantly do more to creating meaningful experiences, being present, protecting your peace, and finding joy in ordinary moments, this conversation is a reminder that your life is happening right now. If you've been stuck in the cycle of always chasing the next thing, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and start building a life that feels just as beautiful as it looks.

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week Ade and Tim unpack one of the biggest — and most surprising — trends from last week's Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool: the explosion of day coolers.While the industry has spent years obsessing over multi‑day, expedition‑grade cool boxes that promise to keep ice frozen for 3, 4, even 5 days, this year the pendulum swung the other way. Everywhere the lads turned, brands were showing off coolers designed for real life: the beach afternoon, the park picnic, the long drive, the spontaneous day out.Soft coolers, hard coolers, self‑inflating coolers (yes, really), premium ones, budget ones — every price point, every style, every brand seemed to be in on the shift. And honestly? The show was buzzing about it. So were Ade and Tim.It's not glamorous gear. It's not headline‑grabbing. But it's the stuff people actually use, and this year it finally got its moment.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

This week, the girls are diving into your craziest best friend stories, for better and for worse. Jaci and Chelsey react to listener submissions featuring everything from a boyfriend driving a wedge between childhood besties to unknowingly being pimped out by your ride-or-die, and even getting publicly humiliated by someone you thought you could trust. Don't worry, things end on a much sweeter note with a heartwarming reunion that feels straight out of a movie. Along the way, the girls share their thoughts on navigating relationships without losing your closest friends, and on the Summer House reunion for all the Bravo girls. Grab your right-hand woman and tune in for some truly unbelievable friendship stories.!!! TIMECODES !!!CATCH UP: 0:08STORIES: 17:35*TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM* // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said !!! FOLLOW US !!!INSTA: @WHATWESAID, @JACIMARIESMITH, @CHELSEYJADECURTISTIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS, @JACIMARIESMITHYOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID, CHELSEY JADE, JACI MARIE// SPONSORS //Ross: Find your nearest Ross at RossStores.comIQBAR: Text WWS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Salt & Stone: Try Salt and Stone's discovery set to find your signature scent — Go to saltandstone.com/WHATWESAID and use code WHATWESAID at checkout for 15% off your first order.Labcorp: Visit OnDemand.Labcorp.com/whatwesaid and use code “whatwesaid” to save up to 15% on select tests.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheri Oteri (Scary Movie 6) is here to chat with Chelsea about the power of a salmon plank, why she left SNL at the right time, and how the former First Lady helped her through her breast cancer diagnosis. Then: Can you steal a baby name? A 30-something seeking a burial plot has lost the plot. And a widow wrestles with a cross-country move after losing her husband. * Book Mentions: Near Death in the ICU * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheri Oteri (Scary Movie 6) is here to chat with Chelsea about the power of a salmon plank, why she left SNL at the right time, and how the former First Lady helped her through her breast cancer diagnosis. Then: Can you steal a baby name? A 30-something seeking a burial plot has lost the plot. And a widow wrestles with a cross-country move after losing her husband. * Book Mentions: Near Death in the ICU * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mazel morons! This week the Knicks are in the Finals, Josh coached his last Little League game of the season, and the guys are spiraling about their pant sizes. Plus: the most caloric chain restaurant apps ranked, Ben mistakes decorative sand for chia pudding, and Josh's beef with pocket watches. What are ya nuts? Love ya! Write us! Send your messages to goodguyspodcast1@gmail.com  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!  Sponsors: Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is very special. Kenzie is engaged!! Her fiance, Charlie, joins the show to discuss the proposal, their relationship, future plans & more. Hope you enjoy! PROPOSAL VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze4KsihNwYA&t=921sBLOG: https://kenzieelizabeth.coSHOP MERCH OUT NOW: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/ilysmWatch us on youtube: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabethKenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRnKenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsEHG IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXyThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nature's Sunshine - Nature's Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code HOUSEGUEST at checkout.Quince - Go to Quince.com/houseguest for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#250. In today's ASK P, we are discussing mostly relationship-related topics, with a little glow-up note to lighten the mood. Listeners sent in sensitive topics, like “am I dating his potential or supporting him through a period of growth?,” non-existent sex lives, and sacrifices in closing the distance gap in a relationship.The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No's a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainrossSUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Let yourself run, lift, fail, try and go. Explore Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com Quince.com/payton for free shipping and 365 day returns. Now available in Canada too!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doyle Bramhall II - guitarist, healer, and longtime collaborator of Eric Clapton - joins Dr. Will Cole for his very first podcast appearance. Doyle shares the story of growing up immersed in the Austin music scene, the dark side of the flower power era, and the decades-long personal journey through plant medicine, breathwork, Reiki, and energy work that led to the healing practice he now facilitates. They cover the science of DMT (including why gorillas beat their chests), the dangers of plant medicine without proper integration, the mycelia-internet connection, and intergenerational trauma stored in the body's cells. Dr. Cole also shares what happened during his own three-hour session with Doyle - a psychedelic-level experience with no plant medicine. Plus: how Doyle met Eric Clapton over a cold call from Japan and a Starbucks in Venice. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Head to kettleandfire.com/WILLCOLE25 and use code WILLCOLE25 for 25% off site-wide. The discount applies to all of Kettle & Fire's products including their beef tallow.Go to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/ABW and check out their mattress and bedding sale!Go to lyma.life and use code WILL10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser!Go to weareohho.com and use my code willcole to get 20% off your order, ships straight to your door!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Skytalkers, we're talking all about “The Mandalorian and Grogu” in-ear audio commentary with Jon Favreau, available via the TheaterEars app. Tune in to hear Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: How was our experience listening to the app during the movie?  What were the main themes and talking points from Jon that stood out to us?  How does Jon balance the use of practical and digital effects?  What does Jon have to say about the character development of Din and Grogu individually, and as a clan of two?  How did the film manage to get permission to use the infamous Red Jammer Y-Wing? …and so much more!  Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at ⁠⁠⁠parsecsabers.com⁠⁠⁠. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is your face aging faster than you feel? You're eating well, exercising, and taking your supplements, yet your skin is still puffy, saggy, and dull. The answer might be hiding in a system most people completely overlook: the lymphatic system and fascia. I'm hosting Cathy Goldstein, a licensed acupuncturist, to break down the four layers of the lymphatic system and why understanding them is the key to real detox and skin rejuvenation. Cathy explains how the fascia acts as an instantaneous, whole-body communication highway and why the face has no natural lymphatic pump. She shares how she achieved a 23% increase in collagen production in just 30 days in a third-party clinical study. We also get into why aggressive tools like fascia blasters can actually hurt you and what to do instead.  Cathy describes simple daily practices and frequency-imprinted tools that support your lymphatics, restore fascia flow, and help your cells heal.   "You have to take out before you can put in. So if your cells are loaded down with toxins, then there's no way they can take in or deliver nutrients." ~Cathy Goldstein    In This Episode: - Cathy's healing journey - Why women feel puffy and inflamed - The four layers of the lymphatic system - How the brain lymphatics detox at night - Fascia as an energetic communication highway - Signs of lymphatic stagnation in your body - Why fascia blasting does more harm than good - Tru Energy's frequency-imprinted body stone - How lymphatics affect aging - Tru Energy's skin care products - Daily routine for lymphatic support   Products & Resources Mentioned: Tru Energy Body Lotion and Stone: Enjoy a special discount for Dr. Wendy's listeners at https://truenergyskincare.com/drwendy/?AFFID=526862  Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask: Get 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty, with code WENDY at https://boncharge.com/   Tru Energy Skincare Bio Adaptive Hydration Oil: Try the oil and save up to $197 at trytruenergy.com/wendy5  Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox  Organifi Happy Drops: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox    Heavy Metals Quiz: Check your toxicity score and receive a free video series on how to detox your body at https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Cathy Goldstein: Cathy Goldstein, AP, is an Acupuncture Physician and founder of Tru Energy®, a science-based frequency wellness brand. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, her work bridges functional medicine, detox biology, and cellular repair. She developed Functional Esthetics™, a systems-based approach to aging that focuses on restoring biological function, emotional intelligence, and vitality. Cathy has served on national exam committees, lectured at the university level, and has been featured in publications including Vogue International, Ageless Living Magazine, and Best Holistic Life. Learn more about her work and skincare line at https://truenergyskincare.com/drwendy/?AFFID=526862    Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Ep | 263 A burger chain swapped in grass-fed beef, real butter, and even hired a "chief MAHA officer" — but is there a catch? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack Steak 'n Shake's full MAHA takeover (including what they're not telling us), America's big plan to bring back cotton, and what it means for American consumers. Plus, two viral reels that are blowing up everyone's feed right now. What We Discovered This Week

In this episode Miles is joined by Lesley Chamberlain to discuss her newly-published monograph, 'Undoing the Moral Empire: Moral Philosophy in post-War Britain'. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/undoing-the-moral-empire-9781350457751/ After 1945, Britain wanted to be a new country. The authority of state and church were giving way, the Empire was dismantled, and it was no longer clear who was leading whom in matters of morals. Individuals were left to reinvent their ethical lives anew. The lives and works of the philosophers discussed in this book were caught up this sea-change. Bernard Williams, Philippa Foot, Iris Murdoch, Richard Wollheim, Charles Taylor and Alasdair MacIntyre were all characters in search of a moral England, with a particular vision of the good society. From communitarianism to swinging Sixties' individualism, and radical theories of art – which understood questions of ambiguity, error and forgiveness more than the state ever could – this is the story of their sometimes convergent but often discrepant ideas on ethical life in the second half of the twentieth century. Undoing the Moral Empire is a work of biography, social history and the history of ideas that masterfully reconstructs the shifting sentiments of the post-war era, reconfiguring enduringly relevant questions of freedom, virtue, and society. Lesley is an author, literary critics and translator whose work has focused on Rilke, Nietzsche, German philosophy, Conservative Modern Russia, Heidegger, Van Gogh, Lenin, Freud, travel writing, cuisine in Russia and Poland, journalism and fiction – twelve books in all. She's also the author of the forthcoming chapter on Murdoch and Russian Literature in the Oxford Handbook of Iris Murdoch. This new book marks a homecoming for Lesley. You can find out much more about her work at her website: http://lesleychamberlain.co.uk/

On this episode, Heather welcomes America's government teacher, Sharon McMahon. They chat about their shared last name, lake life in Minnesota, and of course WTF is going on with our country and government. Sharon breaks Heather's questions down in a way that anyone with extreme ADHD can understand. Episode Sponsors:Visit www.vivrelle.com and use code ABSOLUTELY for your first month free.Support your gut health and overall performance with Momentous' Fiber+ and get up to 35% off your entire first order at livemomentous.com, promo code absolutely.Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/absolutely for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to RO.CO/ABSOLUTELYNOT to see if you qualify.Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $27 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to acorns.com/absolutely or download the Acorns app to get started.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your kid won't sleep alone, melts down before soccer, refuses to order their own food, panics over mistakes, clings to you at drop-off and explodes when things feel uncertain. And every instinct in your body says, "Make it better." "Fix it." "Protect them." "Help them feel safe." But what if that's exactly where anxiety wins??In this episode, Deena unpacks one of the biggest parenting mindset shifts you'll ever make: The goal isn't to raise a kid who never feels anxious... It's to raise a kid who knows they can handle anxiety when it shows up. You'll learn why anxiety isn't actually an emotion - it's your brain's safety alarm, why anxious kids often look "difficult" instead of scared, why reassurance can accidentally make anxiety stronger, and why avoidance is anxiety's favorite fuel. This episode is your anxiety playbook. Confidence isn't something kids build before they do hard things; it's what they build because they did them. In this episode, you'll learn:- Why anxiety often shows up as perfectionism, aggression, clinginess, shutdowns, refusal or "bad behavior" - The surprising parenting habit that keeps anxiety growing - What to say instead of "you'll be fine." - How to support your kid without rescuing them - Why "supported struggle" changes the whole system - The exact mindset that builds resilience, courage, and emotional flexibility for life - How to stop anxiety from becoming your kid's identity Most importantly, you'll walk away with a completely different understanding of what anxiety is, what's happening inside your kid's brain, and how to help them build the beliefs that re-wires it all: I can handle hard things, I can feel uncomfortable and still be ok, and I can trust myself. Anxiety isn't a character flaw or personality trait; it's the brain going on high alert when it's actually safe. And once you learn how that alarm system works, you'll never see your child's behavior the same way again. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comRythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Lisa Moskovitz is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, and the founder of NY Nutrition Group, where she helps people build sustainable habits for long-term health, weight management, and a better relationship with food. Known for her practical, evidence-based approach, she focuses on helping clients move beyond diet culture and create realistic strategies that actually work in real life.If you've ever felt confused about calories, macros, intuitive eating, GLP-1s, or what it actually takes to lose weight and keep it off, this episode is for you.Dr. Lisa joins me to break down the unsexy habits that drive sustainable weight loss and why so many women have lost trust in their bodies after years of dieting. We discuss how to bridge the gap between intuitive eating and weight-loss goals, whether calorie counting has a place in a healthy lifestyle, and why your relationship with food and your body is often the foundation for lasting results.We also dive into meal timing, macros, protein requirements, the 1,200-calorie myth, food noise, sleep, circadian rhythms, genetics, and the truth about carbs and fat. Plus, Dr. Lisa shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, including how they can be used responsibly and what people should know before starting them.We discuss:* The unsexy habits that actually lead to weight loss* Counting calories vs. intuitive eating* How to lose weight without obsessing over food* Why women have stopped trusting their bodies* The three pillars of sustainable weight loss* Whether three meals or multiple smaller meals are better* Understanding macros without overcomplicating them* How much protein women really need* Why carbs and fats aren't the enemy* The truth about the 1,200-calorie myth* Whether calorie deficits are all that matter* How sleep impacts hunger and cravings* Using circadian rhythms to support weight management* The easiest way to quiet food noise naturally* The role of genetics in body weight* GLP-1s and weight loss: benefits, risks, and misconceptions* Why BMI doesn't tell the whole storyWhether you're trying to lose weight, improve your health, or simply feel more at peace with food, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed advice you can start applying today.You can find Dr. Lisa Moskovitz at nynutritiongroup.com and at @lisamnutrition on Instagram.This episode is brought to you by:Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code well for up to 35% off your first order.Get 15% off at BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com.Use code WELL and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/WELL. Head to paleovalley.com/well, or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/well.Get 15% off your sitewide purchase and use code well at drinkspindrift.com. Go to vuori.com/well for 20% off your first purchase. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)1937

On today's solo episode, I'm continuing the 2026 Future You Project series and sharing the mindset shifts that have helped me build radical self-belief and become the woman I once only imagined being. We dive into how to make decisions from your future self's perspective, stop letting your circumstances hold you back, tools for self growth, how to build confidence by keeping promises to yourself, and create routines that foster reflection and inspiration. I also share why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think and how to cultivate a mindset that supports your biggest goals. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get $25 off your first purchase plus an extra $100 to shop when you sell for the first time. Go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerRight now, you can save up to $230 on the 12 piece cookware set vs buying the products individually. If you spend over $495 you will receive a Butcherbox for FREE. Plus if you spend over $795 you can also get a FREE cast iron grill pan! Visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER or use code BIGGER at checkout.Shopify.com/dreambiggerProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most small business owners and investors are one Google search or ChatGPT prompt away from making a legal mistake that costs them thousands - and they don't even know it. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Prencipe, a former Wall Street M&A attorney who trained at the #1 international M&A law firm in the world and has overseen more than $100 billion in transactions.   Now he's bringing that same world-class legal firepower directly to small business owners who deserve better than a paper-pushing attorney or a chatbot telling them what's "probably fine." Joe breaks down the most expensive mistakes business owners make, what one bad clause in a contract can do to the best deal of your life, and why slowing down to get the legal stuff right is actually what lets you build bigger.   This isn't a boring legal episode - it's a masterclass in protecting your wealth while you grow it. If you own a business, invest in real estate, or plan to scale anything at all, don't skip this one. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

Sami Clarke is back with her self-love and growth series for a Q+A straight from your questions — and she's going deep on the ones you've been sitting with. From navigating the single era in your 30s, to what it actually means to trust your intuition, to how to feel like yourself again when the sparkle feels far away.Tune in as Sami shares what this season of life has really looked like for her: the hard nights, the big realizations, the cry-on-the-couch-watching-Sex-and-the-City moments, and why she's genuinely excited about where she is. She gets into why feeling "behind" in life is a timeline someone else handed you, how your desires are never there by accident, and what it looks like to move your body in a way that actually responds to the season you're in. If you're doing the work on yourself right now and some days feel harder than others, this one is for you.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Jolie: Try Jolie risk-free for 60 days by going to jolieskinco.com/TRANSFORMRitual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/TRANSFORMTheRealReal: Go to TheRealReal.com/transform and get $25 off your first purchase plus an extra $100 to shop when you sell for the first timeOllie: Ollie. Feed the obsession. Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 70% off your first box!BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/samispalter and use my exclusive code SAMI to get 15% off any order. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code TRANSFORM at oseamalibu.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the more than 7.5 million students in the United States who receive special education services, access to a quality education is not just an aspiration—it is a legal right. Yet despite federal protections through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees students a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), significant disparities in access, quality, and outcomes continue to exist across the country. Today, approximately 15% of all public school students—more than one in every seven children—receive special education services, making this one of the most important issues facing public education today. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, I sit down with Mitch Elatkin, Senior Director of Specialized Services for ReGeneration Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. ReGeneration Schools currently serves students through a network of schools in Chicago and Cincinnati, with a mission of developing values-driven leaders while preparing young people to lead free and fulfilling lives. Mitch oversees special education, Section 504 services, and related supports across multiple schools. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in special education leadership—including roles with KIPP Public Schools and the Noble Network of Charter Schools—he brings a unique perspective on what schools are doing well, where they are falling short, and what meaningful improvements are needed to better serve students with disabilities. During our conversation, Mitch discusses the realities facing educators, students, and families navigating special education today. We explore the importance of inclusive learning environments, the role of co-teaching models, how administrators' mindsets impact student outcomes, and why creating systems that focus on both academic achievement and student belonging is critical for long-term success. We also examine the persistent challenges facing special education nationwide. Research shows that access to services and educational quality can vary significantly based on factors such as geography, socioeconomic status, race, and disability category. These inequities often create barriers that prevent students from receiving the support they need to thrive. Whether you're an educator, school leader, parent, advocate, or policymaker, this conversation offers valuable insights into how schools can move beyond compliance and toward truly inclusive educational practices that empower every student. If we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, then conversations like this are essential. Mitch Elatkin shares a thoughtful and practical vision for creating schools where all students—not just some—have the support they need to reach their full potential.     For more information: https://regenerationschools.org/ LinkedIn: @Mitch Elatkin, Ed.D.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're creating our ultimate Summer Bucket List and talking about how we want this season to feel—not just what we want to do. We discuss living more analog (or at least a lot less digital), slowing down, finding inspiration in everyday activities, and creating a summer that feels intentional and beautiful. From building seasonal color palettes to watching nostalgic summer movies, picking the perfect pair of sunglasses, and enjoying classics like the fair, we share the little things that make summer special. If you're craving a slower, more inspired summer filled with creativity and meaningful experiences, this episode is for you. It's gonna be a What We Said summer girls!!!!! TIMECODES !!!CATCH UP: 0:08BUCKET LIST: 25:11*TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM* // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said !!! FOLLOW US !!!INSTA: @WHATWESAID, @JACIMARIESMITH, @CHELSEYJADECURTISTIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS, @JACIMARIESMITHYOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID, CHELSEY JADE, JACI MARIE// SPONSORS //Skims: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at www.skims.com/whatwesaid. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.Ritual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/WHATWESAID. Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at rocketmoney.com/WHATWESAID. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/WHATWESAID. Promo CodeWHATWESAID. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code whatwesaid at OSEAMalibu.com.Rhoback: Use code “WHATWESAID” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first order through the end of this week! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aussie actress Samara Weaving is here! We talk about becoming a new mom, navigating pregnancy during press, and what motherhood has been like so far.We also get into her new film Carolina Caroline, which I loved so much, mastering a Southern accent, getting locked in a car trunk, and why this role was a nice change from being covered in blood in so many of her previous projects.Plus, Samara reflects on her path from Australian soap operas to Hollywood, being dubbed a scream queen, her iconic viral scream, and why this might just be her biggest year yet.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeVisit crocs.com or a store near you to find your perfect pair of Classic Clogs!You can find JonnyPops in stores nationwide, find the store nearest you at JonnyPops.comGet $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/notskinnyGead to chime.com/NOTSKINNY and join the millions who are banking fee free today.For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at ritual.com/NOTSKINNYGo to zbiotics.com/NOTSKINNY and use NOTSKINNY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics products.Download the Polymarket app now and use code NOTSKINNY to skip the waitlist and be first in line when pop culture markets go live.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#350: In this episode, I'm sitting down with journalist, podcast host, and founder Gia Peppers to explore what it really means to shine—not from a place of performance, but from alignment.Because many of us have confused visibility with validation. We thought shining meant being seen, being chosen, being applauded.But what happens when the applause fades… or never comes?Gia takes us through her journey, from chasing the “dream opportunity” that was supposed to change everything, to having it fall apart in a way that forced her to confront herself, her faith, and what she actually wanted.We talk about the quiet work. The healing work. The kind of work that doesn't trend, doesn't go viral but changes everything.This conversation is about redefining success, releasing timelines, and learning how to show up fully—without needing permission, validation, or a co-sign.It's about shifting from “Who's shining a light on me?” to “What's shining through me?”And once you feel that shift… you can't unsee it.This episode is for you if…You've ever felt like you did everything “right”… and it still didn't work outYou're tired of performing your life instead of actually living itYou're in a season of healing, but questioning if it's workingYou're learning how to release timelines and trust divine timingYou're redefining what success looks like for youYou've outgrown validation, but are still figuring out what replaces itYou feel pulled in multiple directions and want to explore more than one version of yourselfYou're navigating comparison, social media fatigue, or creative burnoutYou're ready to take up space without shrinking, apologizing, or dimming your lightEpisode Links:Follow Gia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giapeppers/Subscribe to Gia's podcast, Healed Girl Era: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapodJoin the Creatives of Faith Community: https://www.creativesoffaith.com/Sponsors:Nebula: Go to Nebula: Spiritual Guidance Space https://nebulaapp.onelink.me/AaEA/j53blqjz and get 3 minutes for free to chat with 3 psychics matched to you.Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at TheFabricofOurLives.comIM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.Monarch Money: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners get their choice of free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef, or Chicken Wings in every box for life, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/lucky.One Skin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LUCKY at https://www.oneskin.co/LUCKY #oneskinpodKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Date Night! We have lots for you today: A failed house bid, a service dog airplane plan for Penny, Summer House hot takes, Love Island feelings, Knicks obsession, and a surprisingly deep conversation about trusting your own instincts. Plus, Bodega vs Deli, Whit's sweet + tart cravings, several airing of grievances, and a new family dream that may involve pulling Sonny out of school and traveling the world. Sweetness and chaos, as always. XOXOThis episode is brought to you by Obé Fitness. If you are looking for something that helps you stay consistent without overthinking it, try Obé Fitness free for 30 days at obefitness.com with code WHIT.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Traci sits down with Greg Roche, founder of Retention and Rewards Partners and author of The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts, to explore why intentional connection is the most underrated retention strategy in any organization.Greg shares the "stepping over the line" framework he's used throughout his career in total rewards, walking through the exact moment an employee mentally checks out, why most organizations are trying to solve engagement from the top down when the real work happens between individuals, and what leaders can do right now to build the kind of trust that makes people genuinely want to stay. What We Cover:– The "stepping over the line" moment – what's actually happening in an employee's mind right before they quit– Why proximity created connection before 2020 and what we lost when it disappeared– Top-down engagement strategies vs. small intentional acts and why one actually works– The 15-minute calendar invite that could change how you're perceived in your organization– What happens in the brain when someone talks about themselves (and how to use it)– Why new leaders who skip relationship-building create stranger danger for the whole team– The one-question approach for building upward relationships without being awkward– How connection directly impacts talent reviews, succession planning, and career visibility– The Relationship First Playbook – five ways HR leaders can make connection a cultural valueFREE GIFT: Download Greg's Relationship First Playbook for HR leaders at retentionandrewards.com/gift – five intentional practices you can put into place with your team today.Connect with Greg Roche: Retentionandrewards.com | LinkedInConnect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

OKAY LISTEN UP EVERYONE, LUCY AND I ARE OBSESSED WITH WOMEN ON THE INTERNET AND WE CAN'T SHUT UP ABOUT IT. Today we are taking you on a tour of our feeds and the content we're consuming, the creators we are in love with, and how we are feeling inspired and creative in a world of internet sameness TODAY'S SPONSORS:ROSS: Find the Ross nearest you at ROSSSTORES.COM //HERS: Get a personalized health plan just for you when you go to FORHERS.COM/BAD GOODWIPES: Head to goodwipes.com/bad to learn how to snag a free pack of goodwives!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mazel morons! This week, we're joined by Sebastian Mansicalco- certified Wemby convert and one of the greatest stand-up comedians alive. Sebastian opens up about being impersonated on SNL by Marcello Hernández and Harry Styles, why a suitcase on the comforter is never okay, and the lost art of dressing like you give a damn. Plus, we dive into roast culture, how his seven-year-old turned him into a Spurs fan, and a mother-in-law with absolutely no boundaries. Carry cash, tip your caddy, and let Italians handle the Passover food. What are ya nuts?! Write us! Send your messages to goodguyspodcast1@gmail.com  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!  Sponsors: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search Whatnot in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Visit www.sleep.me/goodguys to get your Chilipad 2.0 and save up to $255 with code GOODGUYS For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code GOODGUYS10 Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/GOODGUYS and enter our code GOODGUYS at checkout to get 30% off your first Little Spoon order. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/goodguys. Quo - no missed calls, no missed customers. Start earning points on rent you're already paying for by going to joinbilt.com/GOODGUYS Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your gut is running more of your life than you think.I sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, gut health researcher, and one of the clearest science communicators working today, to talk about why fiber is one of the most powerful levers you have for long-term health, how the gut shapes your mood and brain function, and what most people are getting dangerously wrong about protein, GLP-1s, and extreme elimination diets.This isn't a conversation about cleanses or cutting food groups. It's about understanding your gut as a living system that responds directly to what you feed it, within 48 hours.What we explore:- How the gut microbiome directly shapes mood, mental health, and brain function and why diet is often the missing variable in depression treatment.- Why high-protein, low-fiber eating is silently damaging your colon and what the data says about finding the right balance.- What prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols actually do inside your body and how to combine them for maximum impact without buying a single supplement.- How GLP-1 medications affect the gut microbiome and why you have to plan proactively for fiber and nutrient deficiencies if you're on one.- Why fasting, spices, and something as simple as eating with your hands can meaningfully shift your gut health and the four lifestyle levers that matter more than any test or supplement.Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:24 Why High Performers Are the Last to Take Care of Themselves07:07 From Gut Surgeon to Microbiome Advocate: Dr. Karan Rajan's Origin Story10:09 The Gut Bacteria Linked to Depression That Antidepressants Ignore14:00 Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Polyphenols: What Each One Actually Does17:31 How to Add Fiber Without Destroying Your Social Life20:36 The Protein Mistake Even Healthy People Make29:21 How to Optimize the Pregnant Microbiome Before and During Pregnancy33:12 What Your Poop Tells You That Your Oura Ring Never Will43:36 Fasting Windows, Saunas, and What Science Says About Gut Health47:23 GLP-1s Are Changing Your Microbiome: What You Need to Add Back57:06 Why Treating One Organ at a Time Is Failing Patients01:07:27 10 More Grams of Fiber Cuts Colon Cancer Risk by 10%About Dr. Karan Rajan:Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon and clinical lecturer who trained in general and colorectal surgery before becoming one of the most trusted voices in online health education. His content, reaching millions across social media, strips medical science down to what's actionable, without losing the rigor. He's the author of This Book May Save Your Life and This Is Vital Information, and the co-founder of Loam, a fiber supplement built on the science he spent years researching. He lives at the intersection of clinical credibility and genuine accessibility, which is a rare and useful place to be.Connect with Dr. Karan Rajan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr–This episode is sponsored by:RITUAL: So sit back and raise a glass to your new evening Ritual with Magnesium+. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/GABBY. TIMELINESupport your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/GABBY to up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. ANNMARIE: Visit https://www.annmariegianni.com/ and use code Gabby for 20% off.TRUE NUTRITION:Get 20% off your first custom blend at truenutrition.com/GABBY with code GABBY–The Gabby Reece ShowThis is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age.If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it.Connect with Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialWebsite: https://gabriellereece.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UFC World Champion Miesha Tate joins Dr. Will Cole for one of the most honest conversations about an athlete's relationship with food, hormones, and identity ever recorded on this show. Miesha shares her journey from a broke college kid fighting in a barn to winning a world title — and what it cost her: eating disorders, yo-yo dieting for 14 years, a hypothyroidism diagnosis at 19, losing her period after dropping to 125 pounds post-kids, and the moment after retiring that brought her to a breaking point. She also shares what actually healed her — spiritually, relationally, and physically — and why she's now on a mission to close the gender gap in hormonal research, starting with the luteal phase. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Use code willcole at aurahouse.com for 10% off your first order. Completely worth it.For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/WILLCOLE!Use code BEINGWELL at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50!Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE for 10% off sitewide.Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLE to get 32% off Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein when you start a subscription. In addition, you get a free shaker worth $25!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, fashion designer Ramy Brook Sharp is Coming In Hot