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Dr. Maria Sophocles, board-certified gynecologist, surgeon, and sexual medicine specialist, joins Dr. Rena Malik to explore sexual burnout, the bedroom gap between partners, and the impact of cultural and historical messaging on sexual expectations and intimacy. They discuss the health benefits of maintaining sexual activity, overcoming shame and miscommunication about sexual needs and desires, practical strategies to restart intimacy from zero, and the importance of communication in long-term relationships. The conversation covers medical interventions like vaginal estrogen and FDA-approved treatments for low desire, societal double standards in aging and sexuality, and embracing evolving definitions of sex and intimacy at every stage of life. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:22 Sexual burnout and bedroom gap00:06:09 Sexlessness and relationship impact00:08:07 Cultural messaging about sex00:12:28 Health benefits of sexual activity00:13:20 Restarting intimacy from zero00:23:59 Initiating difficult conversations00:27:02 Communication, rejection, and intimacy00:40:35 Aging, body image, and sex00:44:30 Medical solutions for sexual health Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/RENA and use code RENA to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code RENA for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes Erika Kitzmiller, a research associate professor at the University of Chicago and author of the new book, Unchartered: How One Public High School Transformed First Generation College Success. Drawing on her own background as a former middle school teacher and a proud first-generation college graduate, Kitzmiller shares the insights gained from an intensive, multi-year case study of a public high school pseudonymously named Clayton. While the school boasted a near-100 percent college acceptance rate, only half of its alumni were successfully graduating from college. To address this gap, Kitzmiller and Clayton's principal designed a unique practice-to-research partnership that centered student voices, incorporated alumni interviews, and directly empowered youth agency. The conversation explores pragmatic, on-the-ground structural changes implemented at Clayton that did not require massive budgets or flashy technology. Kitzmiller discusses how the school expanded elective choices, created a dedicated senior college seminar embedded directly into the school day, and shifted student supports from an opt-in model to an opt-out expectation. The duo also notes the tangible benefits of Advanced Placement classes, which allowed students from low-income backgrounds to gain academic confidence and bypass large university introductory courses that frequently act as academic hurdles. Beyond policy shifts, Kitzmiller highlights the vital role of building trust over long horizons and honoring the human stories of public school educators through detailed teacher portraits. This episode offers a grounded perspective on how K-12 institutions can actively prepare first-generation students for post-secondary endurance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Erika Kitzmiller and her new book; 01:00 - Erika's background as a first-generation college graduate and middle school teacher; 02:45 - Initiating the practice-to-research partnership at Clayton High School; 05:30 - Fostering student agency, course catalogs, and college options; 11:00 - Transitioning to opt-out support systems and embedded senior seminars; 12:30 - The pragmatic value of Advanced Placement (AP) classes for low-income student persistence; 18:00 - Bringing a first-generation college success mission into K-12 environments; 22:30 - Navigating research collaboration, school district permission, and funding levers; 30:30 - Humanizing public education through rich teacher portraits; 34:00 - Rebuilding community trust and relational connections within schools; 39:30 - Final thoughts and expressing gratitude to frontline educators. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you never miss an episode.

There are discoveries that change a region's prospectivity forever. The Challenger Gold Mine in the Gawler Craton is one of them. In this episode of Coffee with Samso, I sat down with David Edgecombe, the geologist who was instrumental in the discovery of the Challenger Gold Deposit in outback South Australia. David is not simply a man who happened to drill a good hole. He is a geologist's geologist — one who understood the rocks, trusted the science, and applied a methodology that was, at the time, genuinely groundbreaking in this part of the world. At 1.2 million ounces of gold, Challenger remains an enigma in the Gawler Craton. There is nothing comparable within a radius of several hundred kilometres. And yet, as David explains, the discovery almost didn't happen. A single calcrete sample — one out of more than 3,600 collected — came back at 180 parts per billion gold. Move that sample 200 metres in either direction, and the number drops below 20 ppb. The story of Challenger is as much about luck as it is about the brilliance of the exploration strategy. What makes this conversation particularly compelling is that David takes us back to the very beginning — the regional sampling programs, the calcrete geochemistry methodology that Dominion Mining pioneered in South Australia, the moment that anomalous result came through on the fax machine late one evening, and the drilling program that confirmed one of the more significant gold discoveries in Australian exploration history. This is a conversation about discovery methodology, about what works and what doesn't, about the value of good science over noise, and about what the next generation of explorers should be looking for in one of Australia's most underexplored terrains. In the words of Samso, get your favourite beverage and sit and listen to another great insight from Coffee with Samso. Coffee with Samso - Episode 219 | The Discovery of the Challenger Gold Mine | Adelaide | South Australia   Chapters 00:00 Start 00:10 Introduction 03:12 Introduction of David Edgecombe 04:32 The South Australian Connection 05:31 The South Hilda Project - The Biginning of Interest in Gold Exploration 06:08 - The Introduction of Exploration in the Challenger Area and Calrete Sampling 06:58 The Realisation of Gold and Calcrete - Bountry Gold Mine 07:40 Adelaide Resources - Andromeda Metals Limited - Realisation of the Potential - Calcrete Samspling. 08:42 The Calcrete Sampling Program 10:29 Tigtening of the Regional Sampling Program. - Initiating the Drilling Program. 11:22 The Discovery Hole - The Sixth Hole 12:37 Confirmation Hole - The Seventh Hole 13:02 The Mother Lode - Drilling the Lode Plunge 13:54 The Complicationm of Corporate Activities 14:33 Did David Think It was Going to As Big As It was? 16:29 Does David think Challenger is still feasible? 17:04 Is Challenger a Geochemical or Goephysical Discovery? 17:39 Geophysical was not Impactful in the Exploration 18:40 No Outcrop - Surface Description 19:27 Modern Explorers should go back to Calcrete Sampling 20:29 New Thoughts on Exploration - XRF 21:25 The Importance of Regolith 22:09 Did the MMI work ? 23:04 The XRF Sampling Potential 23:56 The Mystery of Sampling Points 24:28 Sampling the calcrete and soils with XRF. 25:21 The Naming of Challenger 27:09 Mineral Exploration takes time. 28:06 Was there a sliding doors moment that meant Challenger was not Discovered? 28:36 Timing of the Discover soil sample. 29:09 Was It a Eureka moment? 29:21 Closest Sampling result 29:41 Infill Discussion 30:37 Latest Gold Potential in Gawler 31:19 Could the same exploration style work today in 2026? 32:16 Should we go back to Calcrete sampling ? 34:15 Was there much Iron in the Challenger Area? 35:57 Is Challenger Alone ? 37:17 The Element of Luck 38:22 How close were you to missing the target ? 39:33 Othe Sampling Techniques ? 40:37 Interpretation of the Other sampling Techniques ? 42:09 What Would David Tell A Younger Geologist? 44;03 The Wisdom of Age ? 44:34 Any last minute Wisdon to share? 45:20 The Myth of Geologist Destrying the Environment 46:29 David The Geologist. 47:20 Conclusion

In today's episode of From the Heart, Rachel shares her process of getting things done and how she stays productive in her daily life. It looks a lot like this: manifesting with the energy of a thousand suns, side questing on the way to another side quest, and then falling apart on the couch with a tub of ice cream once all is said and done.  We all have different ways that we generate and create. But it all comes down to how we can rest and recover. Do you know what true rest looks like? Are you depleting yourself more than you're filling yourself up? This is a fun episode of story-telling (and even some duck poop) that will inspire you to work hard, rest hard, and keep building the life that reflects you.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Receive caregiver advice for managing life while caring for aging parents. Access expert family caregiver support to set boundaries, initiate eldercare discussions, discuss shared eldercare responsibilities, reduce guilt, and create sustainable support systems. Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert, shares aging parent care and caregiver tips for initiating difficult caregiving discussions and prioritizing well-being and self-care without abandoning elderly parents. Aging parent health issues can be challenging for caregivers who sacrifice important aspects of their lives, including careers, financial stability, health, and family relationships. Learn how to initiate elder care planning conversations using structured caregiving topics to avoid the negative impacts of caregiving in this educational and motivational podcast for caregivers.To find show transcripts and article links on the topic of elder care planning in Episode 244 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, visit Pamela's podcast pagehttps://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and support family caregivers seeking trusted, expert caregiving information about health, healthcare, family relationships, and the financial and legal aspects of caring for elderly parents.Visit Pamela's website, a leading source of trusted eldercare information and caregiver support featuring online caregiver courses, The Caregiving Trap book, caregiving library, The Caring Generation podcast, her caring for aging parents blog, and educational videoshttps://www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional elder care background, and her caregiving experiencehttps://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 virtual elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamelahttps://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Sign up for Pamela's caregiving and aging advice newsletter https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D. Wilson is a professional family caregiving and eldercare expert. As a caregiving consultant, expert witness, and speaker, she provides caregiver advice and tips, individual and family caregiver support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Pamela's 25 years of professional experience inform caregiving discussions, eldercare strategies, and care plans that encompass health, healthcare, financial, and legal aspects, as well as family dynamics. Visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com to access caregiver resources, online courses, her caregiving blog, library, book, videos, and podcast transcripts, offering practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. ©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

In superhero movies, every hero has something unique that makes them powerful, but they do not discover their strength alone and they do not use it randomly. They learn what their power is, how it works, and how it impacts the people they are trying to protect. Marriage is very similar. Each spouse has different emotional needs, different ways they feel loved, and different “super powers” they bring into the relationship.I shared how for many husbands, when a wife initiates affection or makes him feel desired, it is like his entire world shifts. It strengthens his confidence, connection, and emotional bond. For wives, when a husband steps in and says “I've got it” without her having to carry everything alone, it feels like emotional relief, safety, and love. It is like someone stepping in to carry the weight of her “battle,” even for a moment. These small actions often speak louder than words ever could.Think of it like superheroes working together on a team. One hero might have strength, another might have speed, another might have the ability to protect or heal. If they all try to operate the same way, the team falls apart. But when they understand each other's strengths and work together intentionally, they become unstoppable. Marriage works the same way. When spouses learn each other's emotional “powers” and love languages, and then intentionally use them, the relationship becomes stronger, safer, and more connected.This is where love as an action really comes in. Just like superheroes do not just say they will save people, they actually show up and act, love in marriage has to be lived out in real ways. It is expressed through words, service, affection, support, and emotional presence that is tailored to what your spouse actually needs.In this episode, we talk about both sides of this, how masculinity and femininity play into these “super powers,” and how understanding your spouse's emotional needs and love language can completely transform your connection. When couples stop guessing and start intentionally loving each other in the way their spouse actually receives love, marriage stops feeling like a struggle and starts feeling like a team working in sync.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Tom Finn is Founder & CEO of The Shift Effect Initiative. Global Keynote Speaker. Author, strategist for leaders.The Shift Effect Initiative seeks to spread the notion of small shifts throughout our society, where complexity can often stifle action. Tom's discovery of the power of small shifts comes out of 30+ years of coaching business and government leaders. Two patterns stood out, particularly from 50 leaders featured in The Shift Effect book.1) Many of us get stuck and lose opportunity for business or personal results because we tend to think in extremes - either/or mindsets where we OVERDO or UNDERDO a behavior and2) Small shifts off those extremes generate options and big results, like implementing organization-wide systems and programs or collaborations, having strategic impact, and developing the ability to handle crushing workload.The Shift Effect Initiative is a framework and method that helps people, conflicts, and projects to get unstuck and thrive. We are bringing the Shift Effect method to a society where complexity and stagnation can be discouraging, and where small shifts can provide momentum and positive change for individuals, teams, or societal problems.Tom's clients include The Weather Channel, Verizon, numerous government agencies including the FDA and NRC in the USA, The Argentine Education Ministry, and NASCAR.His first book is Are You Clueless? 7 Clues to Profit, Productivity, and Partnership for Leaders in a Multicultural World.Socials:Website: https://tomfinnassociates.com/Book: The Shift Effect (Amazon AU)Amazon US Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Welcome back to the podddd! This week marks three years of me officially being an enhanced athlete and using PEDs so I wanted to recap and reflect, and also answer some questions you guys has about PED useI hope you enjoy, and don't forget to share and tag me on insta @emma.currivan xoxo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN MY PATREON HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - just 5.99 a month hehe xTo submit a question for a Q&A episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch you in the next one xoTimestamps:00:00 - Emma's upcoming wedding and her personal milestone00:30 - Emma reflects on her transition from natural to assisted bodybuilding01:48 - The emotional and financial realities of wedding planning amid training02:47 - Skin and grooming updates leading up to the wedding week03:41 - The impact of current beauty routines on confidence04:39 - Excitement for wedding activities and final prep plans06:02 - Emma's reflection on her journey and social media secrecy06:59 - Discussion of her experience with PEDs over three years08:25 - The significance of her three-year anniversary as an enhanced athlete09:19 - Addressing the stigmas and misconceptions around PED use in women10:46 - Health implications of prolonged natural bodybuilding and hormonal health11:41 - The importance of research, informed choices, and coach transparency12:39 - Emma's competition history and switch to wellness division15:29 - The role of genetics and body structure in choosing competition categories18:50 - Personal health struggles with amenorrhea and hormone health post-prep20:17 - Her decision to pursue assisted bodybuilding for health and performance reasons23:34 - Blood work insights, hormone replacement therapy, and medical guidance26:20 - Transitioning coaches and the importance of support systems29:39 - Initiating her PED journey with Christian in April, early cycles, and doses31:26 - The progression of her hormone levels and current TRT protocol32:48 - The effects of testosterone therapy on her cycle and health34:13 - The use of growth hormone, T3/T4, and other peptides in her routine36:36 - The balance of drug use, experimenting, and minimizing risks37:30 - The importance of moderation, age, and long-term health in PED decisions38:28 - Her stance on femininity, body image, and maintaining health39:28 - Peptides, long-term use, and priorities in therapy40:55 - Honest thoughts on human growth hormone and its timing43:27 - Weighing risks versus rewards of PED use for results44:52 - The value of patience, conservative use, and personal growth46:15 - The influence of PEDs on strength and body composition—estimated contribution54:09 - Combining TRT with cycles of Anavar or Primo for optimal results62:50 - The reality of social media influence, transparency, and honesty66:50 - Using PEDs outside of competition, potential long-term health impacts67:18 - The ban on GLPs and peptides like Ozempic in sports67:48 - Short cycles, one-off attempts, and the importance of understanding implications68:41 - Advice on natural vs assisted fitness models and safety considerations69:10 - Negative side effects experienced: voice deepening, sensitivity, and more73:42 - Emma's reflections on her overall journey, regrets, and lessons learned75:04 - The misconception of work ethic and drug use—working smarter, not just harder75:32 - The importance of taking health seriously while using PEDs76:02 - Final thoughts on comparing natural and assisted pathways, promoting respect in the sport

Fitting social gatherings into busy lives often isn't easy, but let me remind you of their value:One of the longest studies on human connection found that adults who went to social gatherings regularly reported reduced levels of depression and better life satisfaction.The good news? You don't have to wait for life to ease up or to get invited to see your people; you can start creating recurring friend gatherings right now, which is what I'm talking about in today's episode.Not only will these gatherings help you keep up with friends – whether they be in your inner circle or neighbors you want to know better – they might even become your secret weapon for meeting new people in a low pressure way.In this episode you'll hear about:My counterpoints to common fears about hosting (What if nobody shows up? What if my home's not nice enough?)The value in starting small (just one or two people!) and simple, remembering that most people don't remember the details of a gathering, only the emotional impactTactics for setting up recurring gatherings, such as locking in regular times or activities – plus, how my husband organizes regular movie nightsMaking gatherings easier for people to attend and enjoy (familiarity and comfort are key!) and host (popsicles, anyone?)Resources & LinksListen to Episode 6 about the six roles of hosting; Episode 91 about taking charge of your guest experience; Episode 111 about hosting perfectly imperfect (and consequently more frequent) gatherings; and Episode 155 about hosting on any budget.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

4. European arrival brought a herding culture that clashed with North American predators. Driven by human exceptionalism and religious dogma, colonists viewed wolves as enemies, initiating bounties to eliminate the "common devourer". (4)1838

Discover the counterintuitive strategy to help revitalize your marriage and deal with a sexless marriage: stop initiating. This episode breaks down the psychology behind strategic withdrawal, how it changes the dynamic, and what your attention should be on instead.When you are dealing with marriage problems and a dead bedroom, more pursuit is usually not the answer. The real work is recalibrating your energy, rebuilding yourself physically and mentally, and restoring self respect without neediness or over eagerness.VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:Watch this playlist to figure out how to fix your failing marriage:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEXcvFDdRqPuu_G8-sTLS7eXT7myvidMFWatch this playlist to help you get over your ex for good:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEXcvFDdRqPsZ9JCTSAIkin-oMnavqNJZWatch this playlist to develop an unshakable frame and take control of your life:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEXcvFDdRqPvgN8idHfGfOp3gA8Y0tMxT&si=NccZ6koKYz3hSuUz--------------------------------------------BOOKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE➡️ Want to learn the life lessons I wish I knew when I was 18? Click here to get started:https://mybook.to/EIWIKWIW18➡️ Want to master your mindset and build an unshakable masculine presence? Click here now:https://mybook.to/psychology-paradigm➡️ Get your wife to bang you again:https://mybook.to/GHTFYA➡️ Move on from your ex FOR GOOD:https://mybook.to/FTB➡️ Keep your woman FOREVER:https://mybook.to/KeepYourB-tch➡️ This Little Book Will Change Your Life:https://mybook.to/littlebook--------------------------------------------FOLLOW MEFollow on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@comeonmanpodFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/comeonmanpodcast/Follow on X:https://x.com/bestmenspodFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/comeonmanpodcast--------------------------------------------COMMUNITIES➡️ Join The W.O.L.F. Pack:https://wolf.comeonmanpod.com/➡️ Become a Spotify Channel Subscriber:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comeonman/subscribe--------------------------------------------

"Leaders aren't born. They are made." — Vince Lombardi Spring is here, and it's time for the seeds we've planted to bloom. Referencing my 6-segment series, Catalyst to Bloom, this mini-sode explores the identity shifts and transformation that occurs to rise as a leader. Honor your self with a guided meditation and healing sound bath by LUCIANA.To explore your own relationship with perfectionism, explore The Inner Light Experience. A fully guided, multi-media experience, to see, feel, and express your inner light - the way your inner child has always known how.New mini-sode every other Sunday at 11:11. Please subscribe/follow the podcast on your favorite app to be notified of all new segments.If you enjoy this segment, please leave a 5-star review and share with your loved ones.Let's Connect:Newsletter | Inner Light Experience | Contact(c) Catalyst by Kaylin. 2026. All Rights Reserved.

This week on the pod, Sarah explores the complex world of lupus with expert rheumatologist Dr. Roberto Caricchio, who is known for his lupus research. Discover what lupus is, its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the promising new treatments that could revolutionize patient care. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDSXLe-78gc Roberto's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-caricchio-facr-949202/ Lupus Research Alliance website: https://www.lupusresearch.org/ Lupus Therapeutics website: https://www.lupustherapeutics.org/ CAR T Study for Reference: A Guide for Initiating and Managing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases - Caricchio - 2025 - ACR Open Rheumatology - Wiley Online Library (00:00) Intros (03:18) What Exactly Is Lupus? (06:39) Is It Difficult To Diagnose? (09:57) Are There Different Types Of Lupus? (11:35) Is Lupus A Genetic Disease? (14:18) What Factors Are Important Besides Genetics? (19:49) How Is A Lupus Diagnosis Established? (23:19) Are There Any Promising Treatments On The Horizon? (30:13) What's Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a viable option for the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. Initiating weightbearing after a TAA has traditionally been conservative, with anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks of non-weightbearing recommended by surgeons. There is a scarcity of literature examining the impact of earlier weightbearing after TAA on postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to compare weightbearing at 3 weeks vs 6 weeks on functional recovery after primary TAA. We hypothesized that patients allowed to weightbear earlier would exhibit greater improvements in ankle range of motion (ROM) without an increase in postoperative complications. In conclusion, initiating earlier weightbearing after a primary TAA brings about greater improvements in postoperative ankle ROM compared with preoperative ROM, sustained even up to 2 years postoperative. Earlier weightbearing group demonstrated increased ankle ROM compared with the delayed weightbearing group at early follow-up without an increase in complications. These findings suggest earlier initiation of weightbearing after a primary TAA is safe and beneficial in terms of motion.   Click here to read the article.

Mandy Wiener speaks to SALGA Portfolio Head for Energy and Electricity Distribution, Nhlanhla Ngidi about SALGA’s response to Eskom initiating the PAJA consultation process. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hannah talks through the common mistakes women make when it comes to initiating sex and how women can improve at initiating with their partner. Click here to learn about The Intimacy Accelerator and get the support of our team: https://hannah-deindorfer.mykajabi.com/90-day-intimacy-accelerator

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Please Me!, host Eve welcomes Brent Dowlen, relationship and personal development coach, podcast host, and creator behind multiple shows including Driven To Thrive Broadcast and Dad Hat Shenanigans. Together, they unpack the rarely discussed realities of men's sexual health, including performance anxiety, shame, stress, and identity — and how these factors deeply impact intimacy, relationships, and mental health. Brent shares candid personal experiences with erectile dysfunction caused by stress and exhaustion, shedding light on how strongly many men tie sexual performance to masculinity and self-worth. The conversation explores how fear, shame, and societal expectations can quickly turn sex from a source of connection into a source of anxiety — and what men (and their partners) can do to interrupt that cycle. This episode also dives into foundational habits for long-term sexual health, including sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, stress management, and honest self-assessment. Eve and Brent address the men's mental health and loneliness epidemic, the outdated “playbook” men are still handed, and why vulnerability is often encouraged in theory but punished in practice. The episode concludes with a realistic and educational role-play conversation, modeling how couples can communicate desires, boundaries, fantasies, and consent — proving that healthy sexual communication can be awkward, playful, respectful, and deeply connecting. Men's sexual performance anxiety and identity Erectile dysfunction, stress, and exhaustion Shame and fear surrounding sexual health issues When men should seek support for sexual health concerns Sleep, hydration, nutrition, and cardiovascular health for sexual wellness Testosterone, exercise, and healthy fats Men's mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic Why traditional therapy often misses men Masculinity, vulnerability, and societal expectations Initiating intimacy and feeling desired as a man Power dynamics, submission, and stress relief in the bedroom How to talk to your partner about fantasies and boundaries Consent, communication, and curiosity in long-term relationships Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Nutrition | Juice Plus+https://www.juiceplus.com How to Connect with Brent Dowl Website https://purposedrivenmen.com Connect with Eve & Please Me! Website:https://pleaseme.online Social Media & Contact:https://pleaseme.online/contacts Substack Newsletter:https://pleaseme.substack.com Patreon — Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content:https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest on Please Me!:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on the concern many devotees are feeling after the recent GBC meetings in Māyāpur, where the question of women serving as initiating gurus was met with an indefinite moratorium and a call for further study. Speaking candidly, but with care, they resist the internet's favorite pastime: demonizing the "other side." Instead, they explore the issue with a steady Bhāgavatam lens — examining guru-tattva, scriptural reasoning, and a central tension within spiritual culture: Do bodily designations override bhakti qualifications? For those who have felt unsettled, conflicted, or simply fatigued by the online crossfire, this episode offers grounding — rooted in śāstra, guided by thoughtful reasoning, and framed by a practical caution. A stabilizing conversation for a sensitive moment in the devotional community. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on the concern many devotees are feeling after the recent GBC meetings in Māyāpur, where the question of women serving as initiating gurus was met with an indefinite moratorium and a call for further study. Speaking candidly, but with care, they resist the internet's favorite pastime: demonizing the "other side." Instead, they explore the issue with a steady Bhāgavatam lens — examining guru-tattva, scriptural reasoning, and a central tension within spiritual culture: Do bodily designations override bhakti qualifications? For those who have felt unsettled, conflicted, or simply fatigued by the online crossfire, this episode offers grounding — rooted in śāstra, guided by thoughtful reasoning, and framed by a practical caution. A stabilizing conversation for a sensitive moment in the devotional community. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Take Our FREE Quiz To Create A Relationship Where You Feel Safe, Chosen & Cherished Without Loneliness, Hot-And-Cold Men Or Ending Up Alone Click: http://MagnetizeYourMan.com/PDThis INSTANTLY Makes You More Magnetic to MenAre you exhausted from chasing men, overgiving, and never feeling truly chosen or secure in your relationships?In this video, Brody Boyd (Masculine-Feminine Polarity Expert) reveals the five powerful shifts that make you magnetically attractive to high-quality men who actually pursue, commit, and protect your heart.Whether you want to understand masculine-feminine dynamics, stop people-pleasing, or finally attract a man who steps up without games, this video will show you how to embody authentic feminine energy that quality men can't resist.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:12 Hunting vs. Gathering04:25 Initiating vs. Signaling07:50 Respect vs. Love10:57 Closing vs. Opening15:04 Boundaries with Yourself18:13 ConclusionTHE 5 MAGNETIC SHIFTS:1. From Hunting to Gathering Stop chasing men like you're training for the Man-athon. Learn why masculine energy pursues and feminine energy attracts, and how the law of polarity makes opposite energies magnetically drawn to each other.2. From Initiating to Signaling Discover why initiating everything (texting first, planning dates, bringing up "the talk") pushes men away, and how to signal your interest while letting HIM step up and pursue you.3. From Love to Respect Men don't crave love the way women do - they crave respect. Learn the biblical principle that transforms relationships: give him respect to receive his love and devotion.4. From Closing to Opening Your emotional walls are blocking intimacy. Learn how vulnerability and sharing your authentic feelings (not logic) creates the deep connection and attraction men desire.5. Be His Cheerleader, Not His Coach Stop trying to fix, change, or improve him. Discover why appreciation and admiration make him want to be better FOR you, while criticism makes him shut down and pull away.WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS: ✓ Women tired of chasing emotionally unavailable men ✓ Women who struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or people-pleasing in relationships ✓ Women ready to understand masculine-feminine polarity and what makes men commit ✓ Women who want to attract a loving, long-term relationship without playing games ✓ Women seeking biblical relationship wisdom and proven communication strategiesHigh-quality men don't commit to women who chase them. They commit to women they're afraid to lose. When you shift into authentic feminine energy, you stop begging for love and start magnetically attracting it.TAKE OUR FREE LOVE QUIZ: Get your personalized roadmap to attract the relationship you want: https://www.MagnetizeYourMan.com/YTRELEVANT VIDEO: When You Let Love Be EASY, Everything Changes Watch NOW: https://youtu.be/xIFsFm1SnJo====================================== Brody Boyd & Antia Boyd We're Relationship Experts specializing in Masculine-Feminine Polarity and Magnetic Feminine Communication.For over 20 years combined, we've helped thousands of women worldwide attract loving, committed relationships with high-quality men.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnetizeyourmanWant personalized coaching? Visit: https://www.MagnetizeYourMan.comDISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not accept liability for any decisions you make based on this content. Always use your own judgment and seek professional help when needed.©Magnetize Your ManKEYWORDS: feminine energy, masculine feminine polarity, how to attract men, high valSupport the show

Emotional strength and grounded presence are essential when initiating sex, in the context of long term relationships. In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses how boys are raised and how that upbringing sets them up for failure as men. This shifts when men become more comfortable with vulnerability and presence; in the process attraction increases and relational connection deepens, all of which leads to a loving yes from a woman, and more fulfilling sex for both of them. If you're a man and this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating, and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating Subscribe to The Intimate Marriage Podcast Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Create a marriage that feels alive, deeply connected, and supportive of your ambitions and full life. Start here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/work-with-alexandra/ Apply for Relationship & Intimacy Coaching Personal coaching for couples who want more closeness, desire, and emotional safety without losing themselves or each other: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/private/ Aligned & Hot Marriage My proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise): https://www.alignedhotmarriage.com Read My Bestselling Book, Uncompromising Intimacy Learn the principles and practices that make deep connection and passion sustainable in long-term marriage: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the First Chapter (Free) A powerful introduction to what it truly takes to create extraordinary intimacy. https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Stay Connected With Dr. Alexandra Connect Online: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Join my email list for practical intimacy insights, relationship guidance, and invitations to live Q&A sessions: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe For speaking, media, or professional inquiries: https://alexandrastockwell.com/contact/ About Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success! This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Emotional strength and grounded presence are essential when initiating sex, in the context of long term relationships. In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses how boys are raised and how that upbringing sets them up for failure as men. This shifts when men become more comfortable with vulnerability and presence; in the process attraction increases and relational connection deepens, all of which leads to a loving yes from a woman, and more fulfilling sex for both of them. If you're a man and this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating, and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating       Subscribe to The Intimate Marriage Podcast Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify   If you desire a marriage that feels alive, deeply connected, and nourishing while supporting your ambitions and full life, this is where to begin: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/work-with-alexandra/ Apply for Relationship & Intimacy Coaching Personal coaching for couples who want more closeness, desire, and emotional safety without losing themselves or each other:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/private/ Aligned & Hot Marriage My proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise): https://www.alignedhotmarriage.com   Read My Bestselling Book, Uncompromising Intimacy  Learn the principles and practices that make deep connection and passion sustainable in long-term marriage: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the First Chapter (Free) A powerful introduction to what it truly takes to create extraordinary intimacy.  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book    Stay Connected With Dr. Alexandra Connect Online: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Join my email list for practical intimacy insights, relationship guidance, and invitations to live Q&A sessions: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe For speaking, media, or professional inquiries: https://alexandrastockwell.com/contact/   About Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!     This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Nephrologist Dr Darren Green about patients with Type 2 Diabetes who also have Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure.  We go through a hypothetical case to illustrate some of the finer points of management that can commonly get missed or might not be appreciated. A really detailed talk full of useful practice enhancing tips for this complex group of patients.  Disclaimer: All educational content in this podcast was developed as part of the Circulation Health collaborative working project between Boehringer Ingelheim Limited, Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board and Health Innovation Manchester. Content has been created by Circulation Health Clinical Leads for educational purposes, reflecting NHS Clinical Lead and guideline-based recommendations. Boehringer Ingelheim had no input into content development. They have provided financial resources to support Podcast recordings related to this project. Darren would like us to make you all aware that he has working relationships with pharmaceutical industry partners. Specifically, that he has received speak fees and consultancy fees from AstraZeneca, GSK, Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, and Lilly, and has been part of collaborative working agreements with Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and AstraZeneca. You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: Dr Kevin Fernando counselling diabetic patients starting an SGLT2 Inhibitors like Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc99SdtlsyU Diabetes UK counselling sheets on SGLT2 inhibitors: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/sglt2-inhibitors Kidney Care UK Patient Booklets: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/free-resources/patient-information-booklets/ Pumping Marvellous Heart Failure Charity with patient resources: https://pumpingmarvellous.org/ International Society for Nephrology Toolkit for Initiating or Changing RAASi - Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors (like ACEis such as Lisinopril or Ramipril, or ARBs like Candesartan on Losartan): https://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/ Royal College of General Practitioners Acute Renal Failure Toolkit: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=899 CONFIDENCE trial: Finerenone with Empagliflozin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410659 ATLAS trial: Efficacy and safety of high-dose lisinopril in chronic heart failure patients at high cardiovascular risk, including those with diabetes mellitus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071803/ Metformin lactic acidosis Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2084896 UK AKI Summit report UKKA AKI Summit Report + Recommendations: https://share.google/7uw1GPQ5sV2riJtiV RCGP AKI follow up  post discharge recommendations: https://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2020/06/15/bjgpopen20X101054/tab-figures-data?versioned=true ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 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Initiating sex successfully isn't about having the right words, it's about creating the right feeling. Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares a grounded, compassionate approach to masculine confidence, helping men create deeper intimacy, stronger connection, and a more fulfilling sexual relationship without pressure or performance. If this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples: studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights, and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Initiating sex successfully isn't about having the right words, it's about creating the right feeling. Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares a grounded, compassionate approach to masculine confidence, helping men create deeper intimacy, stronger connection, and a more fulfilling sexual relationship without pressure or performance. If this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating   Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples: studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy     Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram   Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book   Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:  www.alignedhotmarriage.com   Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights, and opportunities to learn with her:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact

Take Our FREE Quiz To Create A Relationship Where You Feel Safe, Chosen & Cherished Without Loneliness, Hot-And-Cold Men Or Ending Up Alone Click: http://MagnetizeYourMan.com/PDSUBSCRIBE FOR GOOD LUCK IN LOVE!CHAPTERS:00:00 Are You Making Relationships Harder?00:31 The Art of Receiving01:46 Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energy03:24 Initiating vs. Signaling04:56 Real-Life Example06:05 The Receiving Audit10:08 Five Micro Shifts to Transform Your Relationship16:44 Knowing When to Walk Away18:13 Becoming a Queen19:21 Embracing the Art of ReceivingOTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH:This Makes You Feel WORTHY With A Man: https://youtu.be/NNKsFcA4WpETHIS Silent Signal Tells Him You're the One: https://youtu.be/mB7SffAaejQWant His Full Attention? Show These 5 Feminine Qualities: https://youtu.be/wAm7Y5Hl7poMen Start Chasing When You Do THIS One Thing: https://youtu.be/5OaTEK_rxZQHe'll Never Forget You After You Do THIS: https://youtu.be/7aDBBSBOA_wThe #1 Thing Men Find IRRESISTIBLE in a Woman: https://youtu.be/S8tEunyy9z4Follow Us On Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MagnetizeYourManFollow Us On TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@MagnetizeYourMan Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://MagnetizeYourMan.buzzsprout.com/shareFollow Us On Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MagnetizeYourManFollow Us On X: https://Twitter.com/MagnetizeMenFollow Us On Threads: https://Threads.net/@MagnetizeYourManCheck Out Our Blog: https://MagnetizeYourMan.com/Blog~ Your Expert Love Coaches, Brody & Antia Boyd ~Husband and wife team Antia & Brody Boyd have been helping thousands of successful women all over the world for over 20 years combined to magnetize their man to share their life with & have a loving, long-term & committed relationship ASAP without loneliness, trust-issues or emotionally unavailable men.Antia studied Attachment Styles & Personality Psychology at U.C. Berkeley, Brody has a degree in Communications & Interpersonal Relationships and they have been keynote speakers on hundreds of stages, radio & TV shows all over the world including Google, the Harvard University Faculty Club and Good Morning San Diego.They have also been featured on ABC Radio, Brides Magazine & The Great Love Debate and for over a decade studied EVERYTHING they could get their hands on in the areas of male psychology, feminine communication & creating an incredible relationship fast without low-confidence, anxiety or rejection.They look forward to helping YOU to attract your man for a happy, healthy and supportive relationship the easy way and becoming one of their newest success stories soon as well! Check Out Antia's Full Love Story: https://MagnetizeYourMan.com/AboutAntia~ Incredible Client Love Stories & Reviews! ~“My man and I are very happy as we are exploring and enjoy our new life together. Our coaching together was very helpful in my ability to stay centered in the reality of a true intimate loving relationship unfolding. It has also helped me in nurturing it too. Thanks so much for your support!” -A. G.“One year since the day my fiancé and I met is just around the corner, and we are now married! We are in love and don't want to live life without one another. I have lived with him for 6 months and have been the happiest I have ever been in my life. Thank you so much for the coaching… I will check in very soon. Lots of love!” -L. W."My guy is so easy to love and be with. It's a treat to share time with him. He now makes me feel so special in his ways. He isn't afraid to be himself with me... the best compliment. LOVE the program, and now I'm learning how to be in a healthy relationship!" ~F. W."I just wanted to lSupport the show

Rubina Aminian was a 23-year-old fashion student killed during the deadly anti-government protests in Iran. Aminian's mother drove six hours from their home in western Iran to a makeshift morgue, checking hundreds of body bags in search of her daughter. Ramy Inocencio has more. A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home. Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports. YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll. Measles cases are continuing to climb in the U.S. with the CDC reporting 171 new cases so far this year across nine states. Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. since 1991. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on what to know about the rising cases. As America celebrates 250 years this year, sixth graders at a Virginia middle school shared with CBS News what they believe makes the U.S. beautiful. Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood. Family law attorneys say the beginning of the year is always busier as many couples try to make a fresh start. Therapist Oona Metz specializes in treating women as they navigate the emotional effects of divorce. She tells "CBS Mornings" why more women are initiating divorce and the reasons driving the decisions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

                                  Initiating Claims with OWCP.Procedures initiating claims with OWCP for an employee who has (A)suffered a Traumatic Injury, (B) suffers from an Occupational Injury orDisease, (C) Recurrence of Injury or Disease, and (D) Death:Seasosn 5 podcast episode 1 explaining  how OWCP works from an OWCP Claims examiner's training. Today we are going over something I have never addressed in the podcast before…we are going to teach OWCP from OWCP Claims Examiner training material. In order to be successful with communication with an OWCP claims examiner, it is important to understand what they are trained to do, trained to look for and how to meet the eligibility requirements from their training and understanding. It helps to understand how to speak the language that the OWCP claims examiner is trained in. Click on the transcript for more information to source for Initiating Claims with OWCPThe podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm.  Dr. Taylor's contact information is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville, Pensacola Florida, Southern Mississippi or Daphne Alabama    you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, or Dr. Sullivan   at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers or M & R Medical Centers. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor  call the clinic at 813-215-4356 or 813-877-6900 in Tampa  go  to our website at https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/     or     https://fedcompconsultants.com/For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comFor responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comSupport the showFEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast: https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email

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This sermon focuses on the importance of personal vision as the foundation for corporate church vision. The pastor emphasizes that vision must begin in the heart of every believer before a church can have an incredible corporate vision. Using biblical examples like Joseph's dreams and Mary's response to God's calling, the sermon outlines that vision involves visualizing what God births in your spirit, internalizing it deeply in your heart, strategizing with a plan, initiating action even when alone, and overcoming obstacles through faith. The pastor shares personal stories and church examples, including a motorcycle ministry that started with one person's vision, to illustrate how individual obedience to God's calling creates powerful ministry impact. The message concludes with encouragement that despite life's turbulence and setbacks, God remains faithful and has a unique vision and purpose for every believer.Key Verses:- Proverbs 29:18- Genesis 37- Joshua 24:15Life Application:This week, spend time in prayer asking God to reveal or clarify His vision for your life. Write down what you sense He is speaking to you, then take one concrete step toward that vision - whether it's researching, planning, or simply sharing it with a trusted friend or mentor. Remember that vision requires both hearing from God and taking action in faith.Key Takeaways:Personal vision must come before corporate vision - every believer needs individual vision from God before the church can have incredible corporate visionVision involves five key elements: Visualizing what God births in your spirit, Internalizing it deeply in your heart, Strategizing with a plan, Initiating action even when alone, and Necessitating perseverance through obstaclesGod always provides someone to support you even when you feel completely alone in your vision, just like Reuben planned to rescue JosephVision happens in steps over time and requires overcoming turbulence and setbacks while trusting that God remains faithfulEvery believer has unique gifts and talents that God wants to use for His kingdom - obedience to personal calling enables corporate church vision to flourish.

The NETwork and Erntz work hard to get the shard realm portal open. Frey removes a stinger, Uther motivates his team, Stynexx works through a problem and Erntz give Stynexx a helping hand... or two.Find us on Our NEW Discord Server! Crittalkers Community Hit us up with any questions or comments:Insta @crittalkerspodcastFacebook: crittalkerspodcastX: @Crittalkerspodor drop us an emailthecast@crittalkerspodcast.comMusic/Sound Effects Include:Recap voice acting by Jennifer Millard, written by Jake PrewittFrey is played by Britt H.Uther is played by Shane FStynexx is played by Chris A."Camera Flash" by MalarBrush"The Details Intro" by Ryan S."The Details Long" by Ryan S."Rest of The Fallen" by GuilhermeBernardes via Pixabay"Comedy - Detective" by Onoychenkomusic via Pixabay"Chamber Strings" by SigmaMusicArt via Pixabay"Dizzy ellectric bolt spell 1" by FxProSound via Pixabayhttps://the-crittalkers-podcast.captivate.fm/acadeconUse code crittalkers5 for $5 off on all badges!Additional Royalty free Music and SFX Credits that were found via Pixabay:Edgy Night - Tension Loop by SonicanArmy Military War MusicBackgroundMusicForVideo by 2:56Main title WarArmyMilitaryromance by JourinHannahHoly Spell Cast by DRAGON-STUDIOSword Slice 2 by DRAGON-STUDIOWings of insects by freesound_communityTense by NastelBomComputer Startup Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIODark Horizon – Suspense Build-Up Music | Copyright free music by DesiFreeMusicEpic Fight Battle Music by TunetankElectric Shock by CreatorsHomeSparkling_Star_01 by freesound_communityHeroes by MusicWordSci-fi Portal Jump 04 by DRAGON-STUDIOMilkBottles by freesound_communityTime Travel Transition_1 by DJARTMUSIC

This year required me to live inside my power, not just understand it. And what I learned about Manifestor power through that lived experience isn't something I hear spoken about often , even in Human Design spaces. In this episode, I share what actually happens when a Manifestor stops containing their power and starts expressing it. I talk about why expressing power can make people uncomfortable, how it activates others' unhealed relationship with influence, and why boundaries become unavoidable the more impact you have. I explore the difference between influence and being used, and how quickly power collapses when your own needs aren't being met. We move into the deeper layers too, around nervous system safety, self-abandonment, and why many Manifestors are trying to access power without first establishing safety in their body. You'll learn why it can be safer to be misunderstood than to over-explain, and what changed when I stopped creating comfortable spaces for people to stay unchanged. This isn't about fixing yourself or becoming louder as a Manifestor, it's about learning how to hold power without losing yourself. This episode closes the season, but I'll see you again soon x The Manifestor Community Founder, Holly Resources mentioned: – Initiating from Feminine Energy As A Manifestor

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Nephrologist Dr Darren Green about patients with Type 2 Diabetes who also have Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure.  We go through a hypothetical case to illustrate some of the finer points of management that can commonly get missed or might not be appreciated. A really detailed talk full of useful practice enhancing tips for this complex group of patients.  Disclaimer: This episode was supported by Greater Manchester NHS who received support from Boehringer.  You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: Dr Kevin Fernando counselling diabetic patients starting an SGLT2 Inhibitors like Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc99SdtlsyU Diabetes UK counselling sheets on SGLT2 inhibitors: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/sglt2-inhibitors Kidney Care UK Patient Booklets: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/free-resources/patient-information-booklets/ Pumping Marvellous Heart Failure Charity with patient resources: https://pumpingmarvellous.org/ International Society for Nephrology Toolkit for Initiating or Changing RAASi - Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors (like ACEis such as Lisinopril or Ramipril, or ARBs like Candesartan on Losartan): https://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/ Royal College of General Practitioners Acute Renal Failure Toolkit: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=899 CONFIDENCE trial: Finerenone with Empagliflozin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410659 ATLAS trial: Efficacy and safety of high-dose lisinopril in chronic heart failure patients at high cardiovascular risk, including those with diabetes mellitus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071803/ Metformin lactic acidosis Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2084896 UK AKI Summit report UKKA AKI Summit Report + Recommendations: https://share.google/7uw1GPQ5sV2riJtiV RCGP AKI follow up  post discharge recommendations: https://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2020/06/15/bjgpopen20X101054/tab-figures-data?versioned=true ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC - https://frequencyspecific.com/  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT - https://fsmsports365.com/ 01:50 The Importance of Being Present 03:32 A Story of Pain and Healing 08:30 The Emotional Component in FSM 18:14 Integrating Neurophysical and Endocrine Systems 20:29 Personal Experiences and Insights 25:04 The Role of Listening in Therapy 30:03 Exploring Advanced FSM Techniques 34:28 Q&A Session 34:43 Recap of Last Week's Discussion 36:06 Healing a Rotator Cuff Injury 37:58 Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy 41:18 Quantum Physics and Trauma 43:29 Precautions and Treatment for Herpes 48:19 Radiation Effects and Treatment 55:31 Emotional Frequencies and Cancer 01:04:40 Conclusion and Announcements *Integrating Emotional Frequencies with Physical Therapy* The healing journey in FSM emphasizes not just the physical, but also the emotional well-being of patients. It's crucial to dig deeper into emotional blockages that may hinder physical recovery. Practitioners are encouraged to consider the emotional frequencies within FSM, as these can dramatically alter the healing process. Patients often experience breakthroughs when practitioners address underlying fear, abandonment, and loneliness alongside physical symptoms. *Neurological Pathways and Safe Movement Patterns* Understanding the integration of the neurophysical endocrine system is pivotal. Initiating safe movement patterns early in treatment expedites the healing process. Safe movements coupled with emotional reassurance can lead to significant improvement. Practitioners should pay attention to the essential sequence of treatments, including using FSM to reduce fear-based responses that manifest as physical blockages. *Addressing Scar Tissue and Radiated Areas* For patients with radiation exposure or chronic scar tissue, FSM can be transformative. Treating scar tissue and areas affected by radiation requires a comprehensive approach. Practitioners are advised to consider the full impact of radiation through all tissue layers, including the dura, periosteum, and connective tissues. Clearing radiation and scar tissue effectively demands an understanding of the interconnectivity between these structures. *The Importance of Holistic Listening* Effective FSM application goes beyond hands-on therapy; it involves attentive listening to the patient's body and narrative. Practitioners are encouraged to cultivate skills that allow them to sense through touch and carefully listen to what the body communicates. This not only aids in diagnosing but accelerates the treatment process as patients feel acknowledged and safe during interventions. *Practical Considerations in Treatment Applications* Practitioners are reminded of the importance of step-by-step frameworks in applying FSM, starting with foundational emotional and physical assessments. The treatment process should be adaptive, maintaining a balance between physical maneuvers and machine settings to optimize patient outcomes. Recognizing the inherent response of tissues to FSM is key to advancing therapeutic efficacy. *Overcoming Conventional Barriers in Therapy* The FSM approach challenges traditional therapy's limitations. It asks practitioners to consider trauma memory and emotional shifts in therapy sessions actively. As the understanding of the body's electro-magnetic system grows, practitioners can harness this knowledge to create lasting improvement and comfort for patients.

The significance of the Lord's Supper initiated by Jesus during the Holy Day of Passover. We will see the betrayal of Judas, the symbolism of bread and wine, and Jesus as the Passover Lamb and the covenant of grace. Sermon Notes Mark 14:10 & 11 Judas makes a deal to betray Jesus Mark 14:12 – 16 Preparation for the Passover meal Mark 14:17 – 21 Jesus reveals He will be betrayed by one of them Mark 14:22 - 26 Jesus initiates Communion/Lord's Supper

In May 2019, the Chinese Communist Party declared a whole-of-society “People's War” on the United States. Yesterday, Beijing announced highly restrictive controls on exports to this country of rare earth minerals essential to our economic activity and national security.  History may record it as the moment when China's longstanding, pre-kinetic “unrestricted warfare” against us took the turn towards the old-fashioned, shooting kind.  If so, that will be because in short order, Chinese dictator Xi Jinping will follow that crippling blow with others inside America for which he has been preparing for some time. A webinar today will examine the resulting “enemy within” threats.  You have an urgent need-to-know what is now in prospect – and what we must do immediately to put this country on a war-footing and protect all you hold dear. Please, join us at 1 p.m. ET at PresentDangerChina.org. This is Frank Gaffney.

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions:1) I've been single for a few years and was desperate for sex, so started an affair with a friend of a friend. I knew he was married, and it's not my style to sleep with married men, but we all got drunk at a party and it happened. The sex was incredible, so we did it again. We've been meeting for sex about once a fortnight for a year now. To me, that's all it is—sex. So imagine my surprise when he told me he wants to leave his wife for me. I have no interest at all in a relationship with him. He's said he's hinted to her that there might be someone else and told the mutual friend who introduced us what's been going on. I'm going to come out of this looking very bad. How do I manage it?2) I've been with my husband for 13 years and our sex is pretty good. We both used to take turns initiating sex, which is about once a week. Lately, he's stopped initiating and leaves it up to me. He's very happy to have sex when I do, but I don't like it. I gently asked why he's stopped taking the lead, and he said he hadn't noticed any change so I just let it drop, but it's bothering me. 3) I'm 31 and my boyfriend of two years is 25. We're both really open about sex and he admitted early on to being addicted to porn and masturbation. He hasn't done either—watched porn or masturbated—for over a year now. He's in such a healthy place that I asked him if he wanted to start again. He was adamant that he doesn't, for fear of becoming addicted again. Is that likely? I'm at a loss of what to do because I don't want him to feel unloved or restricted.To have Tracey and Kelsey discuss YOUR secret sex question, enter it anonymously at https://bit.ly/3C4AelUWant a copy of Tracey's book, Great Sex Starts at 50? Enter code GREATSEX on ChronicleBooks.com for 30% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's how to initiate more intimacy, affection and erotic connection. Initiating can be vulnerable, scary and intimidating – but it doesn't have to be. The more you practice, the easier it gets and you can create a culture in your relationship where you can fearlessly initiate, respond authentically and together create more of the kinds […]

Send us a textSpacemen, I can tell that we are gonna be friends. On today's episode, Matt and Rob snub their other friend Mike to explore the complexities of making friends as adults. This is another listener request. So listen in and go make some friends.  Keywordsfriendship, adult friendships, social anxiety, making friends, shared experiences, vulnerability, social dynamics, men's mental health, connection, communityTakeawaysMaking friends as adults can be challenging due to social anxiety and past experiences.Shared experiences, like hobbies or activities, can help foster friendships.It's important to recognize that many people feel lonely and are looking for connections.Vulnerability can strengthen friendships and create deeper connections.Asking for help can be a way to build friendships and show trust.Engaging in activities with others can lead to natural conversations and connections.It's normal for friendships to take time to develop; patience is key.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to cope with it can help in making friends.Initiating plans can be uncomfortable, but it's often necessary to build connections.Understanding that others may also feel insecure can help ease social interactions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia06:09 The Challenge of Making Friends as Adults12:09 Building Friendships Through Shared Experiences17:52 The Importance of Vulnerability in Friendships23:34 Overcoming Social Anxiety26:20 The Importance of Asking for Help28:36 Shifting Perspectives on Rejection30:33 Building Connections Through Shared Activities32:19 The Role of Instigators in Friendships37:35 Understanding Male Loneliness40:46 Practical Tips for Inviting Friends46:43 Creating Opportunities for ConnectionSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

#OZWATCH: JEREMY ZAKIS, NEW SOUTH WALES. #FRIENDSOFHISTORYDEBATINGSOCIETY. SUMMARY: Dallas the spoodle encountered a teenage magpie that rolled onto its back, initiating play as magpies do among themselves. Confused, Dallas sat and wagged his tail. Cockatoos are currently preoccupied stripping bark off pine trees due to the wind. Smaller birds (noisy miners, rosellas) have moved to the front garden to feed on small insects. 1963

G 2 a Milly #12! Follow along as I open-source building my investment portfolio. In this episode we discuss how I sold some crypto positions to invest in Lemonade. Now I'm beginning the process of researching this as a new company/investment idea with a toe in the water position. I'm not sold on it so far, but I like the potential. Tesla and Bitcoin remain my main holdings with the long term theses intact ... At the end I answer your questions and discuss FOMO about missing Robinhood stock's epic run. Leave questions in the comments for me to answer next episode!!Huge shoutout to my sponsor The Rundown podcast, go listen!!! https://open.spotify.com/show/0VYfS0q26zf0cFc5VuCjwG0:00 Portfolio Overview1:39 Lemonade Stock ($LMND)3:46 Lemonade Financial Analysis5:02 Slow Like a Turtle6:01 Hesitations about Lemonade Stock (car insurance industry)8:03 Tesla Update (Elon Musk Buy, Robotaxi)9:10 Bitcoin, Ethereum & Crypto Update10:08 THANK YOU THE RUNDOWN SPONSOR10:39 Answering Your Questions :)11:37 Thought on Robinhood ($HOOD) StockMy X: https://twitter.com/gfilcheHyperChange Patreon :) https://www.patreon.com/hyperchange Disclaimer: I'm not a financial advisor. Nothing in this show is financial advice.

269. Questions for More Connection and Laughter in Marriage with Casey and Meygan Caston   *Disclaimer* This episode contains some mature themes and listener discretion is advised.   2 Corinthians 1:4 NIRV "He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God."   *Transcript Below*   Questions and Topics We Cover: Will you share three of the questions from your most recent book, specifically the ones people have told you unlocked the best conversations in their own marriage? You say you're an unlikely couple to help support marriages. Will you share a glimpse of your own backstory? What are a handful of ideas for ways couples can strengthen their connection with one another?   Casey and Meygan Caston are the Co-Founders of Marriage365. Casey and Meygan were perfect examples of what not to do in marriage. Three years into marriage, they found themselves having racked up more than $250,000 in debt, fighting constantly, and were ready to call it quits. Despite the 12 failed marriages between their parents, they knew this wasn't the legacy they wanted for themselves or their children. They began reading and educating themselves on how to do marriage the right way. The result of their journey is Marriage365, where they millions of people worldwide through their books, social media, retreats, and their online streaming service, Marriage365.   Marriage 365 Website Marriage 365 App Marriage 365 Books Marriage 365 Coaching   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Sample of Previous Episodes on Sexual Intimacy on The Savvy Sauce: 4 Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life With Your Spouse With Certified Sex Therapist and Author, Dr. Jennifer Konzen 5 Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau  6 Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma 89 Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery 108 Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder 135 Healthy Ways for Females to Increase Sexual Enjoyment with Tracey LeGrand 155 Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1 156 Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 158 Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta 165 Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas 186 Sex Series: Enhancing Female Pleasure and Enjoyment of Sex: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Degler 218 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma Special Patreon Release: Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder 252 Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marriages and Recovering from a Sexless Marriage with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcript*   Music: (0:00 – 0:11)   Laura Dugger: (0:12 - 1:15)  Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage. Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse.   To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org.    Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Casey and Meygan.   Casey Caston:  Thanks for having us. Excited to be here.   Laura Dugger: So, thrilled to have both of you, and let's just dive right into one of your sweet spots. How can open-ended questions change a marriage?   Casey Caston: (1:16 - 2:33)  Yeah, well, if you think about when we first met somebody that we fell in love with, fell attracted to that first date, as you're sitting across the table, you are looking at that person with so much curiosity. Like, who is this person? What are their hopes and their dreams and their life experiences?   What are they afraid of? Where are they going in life? And that curiosity drove us to ask really good open-ended questions.   Like, tell me more about yourself. It's funny because we were just reading in Proverbs this morning that in a man's heart, he has a purpose, but a man of understanding draws from the deep wells to pull that out. And I just, I always think about how a great question plums the deep wells of a man's heart or woman's heart.   And that attraction, that energy we feel, helps us with asking great questions. But then what happens is when we get married and we move into the wash, rinse, repeat of childcare and chores and, you know, the mundaneness of going to work, coming home, dinner, like, it can really sap all of the romance out of a relationship. And so, what happens is we fall into asking really boring questions.   Meygan Caston: (2:33 - 2:34)  Like, how was your day?   Casey Caston: (2:34 - 2:36)  What's picking up the kids?   Meygan Caston: (2:36 - 2:37)  What's for dinner? Yeah.   Casey Caston: (2:38 - 3:18)  So, we realize that when the well is dry, so to speak, you're not asking those great questions. We need prompts. We need an outside prompt because I don't think naturally we would ask great questions to spark this, you know, connecting conversation.   And I will tell you too, that if you just dropped in and, you know, just ask your spouse, like, “Hey, so, tell me some boundaries we need to set up with your parents.” People are going to be like, “Excuse me, where did that question come from? And what's the question behind the question?   What's your motivation here?” But those are conversations we need to have. We just need prompts.   So, yeah.   Laura Dugger: (3:19 - 3:32)  Well, I love that response. And I'm also curious after working with so many married couples, what have you seen as that connection between these amazing prompts for open-ended questions and emotional intimacy?   Meygan Caston: (3:34 - 4:20)  Yeah. Well, kind of like what Casey was mentioning about, um, just that curiosity of getting to know each other. I think the other part of asking those open-ended questions and having these deeper conversations is really about intentionality.   Like you still care about me. You still want to know about my heart. Well, for us, 25 years later, I still care about you.   I still love you. And I think that of course, as women, we long for that emotional connection. And I don't think that men realize it, but they actually long for that too.   And it's creating a safe place for spouses to share, to cry, to even, um, dream together about their future. And I think, again, if we don't give ourselves those opportunities and we're not intentional with that, we get stuck in the mundaneness of marriage.   Casey Caston: (4:20 - 5:03)  But, uh, and I would add to that, that curiosity, Meygan, I've talked about how curiosity is the pursuit of something. Right. And we all long to be desired to be pursued.   I mean, that is, that underlying communication is so powerful in relationships, because if you think about it, if you're not being pursued and your spouse isn't curious, I mean, that's like the, the heart of apathy. It's like, I don't care. And I know that people aren't intentionally trying to communicate that, but when you feel that, like my spouse doesn't really care about what I dream about or what I'm hoping to achieve this year, they just come home and they just watch TV or they're on their phone.   Meygan Caston: (5:04 - 5:18)  Right. That communicates a lot non-verbally. And so, that's why these open-ended questions are something that we should never stop being a learner of each other and of ourselves.   And that will provide that emotional intimacy.   Laura Dugger: (5:19 - 5:45)  That's so good. And obviously your resources are amazing. I would love, because you have these 365 Connecting Questions for Couples.   And so, I want to just hear maybe three of these questions that come to mind for you guys, especially as you've heard, these are the ones that tend to unlock something deeper in the conversation.   Meygan Caston: (5:46 - 6:07)  Absolutely. So, August 3rd is, are you someone who spends a lot of time in deep thought, processing things before making a decision, or do you tend to make quick decisions? Why or why not?   That question has genuinely sparked so much conversation between us and even like with our kids and other couples. Maybe you can explain why.   Casey Caston: (6:07 - 6:11)  Yeah. Well, I'm Mr. Impulsivity, so.   Meygan Caston: (6:11 - 6:29)  Yeah, you are. Where I, I don't, I wouldn't consider myself a deep thinker, but I definitely like to make pros and cons lists and think through things. But if you think about a dynamic between a husband and a wife, you know, there are so many decisions that you make together, small and large, your whole life, every day.   Casey Caston: (6:29 - 6:30)  Decision-making is huge in relationships.   Meygan Caston: (6:31 - 6:57)  And it's an everyday thing that couples are tackling. And it's important to know that no one is better than the other. It's not that a deep thinker is better than a more impulsive person. It's kind of more just naturally how you are. Have you always been this way? Do you like that about yourself?   Wow. You know, well, when it comes to these bigger decisions, I do spend, make more time, you know, thinking through and pros and cons. Oh, well, with small decisions, I'm more impulsive. I mean, you could just talk about that for hours and hours.   Casey Caston: (6:57 - 7:01) Yeah. But what's interesting is I tend to think more futuristic and big picture.   Meygan Caston: (7:01 - 7:01)  Yes.   Casey Caston: (7:01 - 7:03)  Even though I'm impulsive in the moment.   Meygan Caston: (7:03 - 7:05)  And I cannot, I can't do that.   Casey Caston: (7:05 - 7:06)  You are Ms. Realist.   Meygan Caston: (7:06 - 7:08)  Just tell me today, tell me this week.   Casey Caston: (7:09 - 7:10)  I can't think about this fun sponge.   Meygan Caston: (7:11 - 7:11)  Yes. Yeah.   Casey Caston: (7:12 - 7:15)  Because I'm like, let's dream big. And she's like, yeah, but what's happening today?   Meygan Caston: (7:16 - 7:49)  Yeah. Yeah. Another great question is January 18th.   How can we romance each other during the day in anticipation of sex? Because as we all know, us ladies, we need the foreplay. But again, I think that husbands also enjoy the foreplay.   But I don't think that couples are having these conversations. I think they think a foreplay is, well, once we enter into the bedroom, you know, and what we like to say is it's anything positive is foreplay. So, a thoughtful text, you know, a flirty I'm going to grab your hand to empty out the dishwasher.   Casey Caston: (7:49 - 7:50)  Amen.   Meygan Caston: (7:50 - 7:55)  Yeah. You know, it's those kinds of conversations. But like, I would never think of asking you that.   Casey Caston: (7:56 - 7:56)  Right.   Meygan Caston: (7:56 - 7:58)  Right. Thankfully for those.   Casey Caston: (7:58 - 8:10)  But as you know, Laura, like couples that need to talk about their sex life. And if you don't talk about your sex life, most oftentimes there's a lot of assumptions. And that leads to, you know, dysfunction.   Meygan Caston: (8:11 - 9:14)  Well, and missed expectations. Totally. Yeah. And then I have another question. April 25th is how do our differences help complement each other?   Oh, so, kind of another one of those things, like with making decisions. Every single couple has differences. And we always tell people Casey, and I are more different than alike.   I think people see us online and whatnot. And they hear, oh, we're both extroverts. We are. So, we have some similarities. We're both stubborn, very competitive, both competitive. But in the day-to-day operations of who Casey and Meygan are, we make decisions, we run our lives, run our business, run our business.   We are completely opposite. And what I think it's good to do for couples is to actually own your differences rather than shy away from them or make yourselves feel bad, like, oh, I wish we were the same. I get it.   You know, we actually are attracted to those things when we're dating. That's why opposites attract. But then when we get married, it's like, why doesn't he do everything the same way? I do it because I do it the right way. That's what we think. Right.   Casey Caston: (9:15 - 9:21)  Well, you heard the joke that marriage is about becoming one. And in the earlier years, it's about which one.   Meygan Caston: (9:21 - 10:14)  Yeah. Which one? Which figure out?   Yeah. And so, that question really allows you to identify your differences, but then go, how do they balance each other out? And I think for me, as someone who is organized, type A Casey's very spontaneous.   If we were both type A and structured, we wouldn't have a lot of fun. We really wouldn't. His spontaneity really brings out that side of me.   But if we were both spontaneous, our bills would never be paid, and we'd be broke. So, you know, I'm a I'm a saver. He's a spender.   You can see the balance in that. It's good that we're both those things. Right.   I'm on time. He's late. We could continue going on and on and on and on.   But I think that he's a risk taker. I'm a complete play it safer. And so, those really draw out a beautiful balance in our marriage versus trying to change one another.   So, I hope that question sparks listeners to really ask your spouse that and have fun with the conversation.   Laura Dugger: (10:15 - 11:03)  Well, you chose three great ones. I love it. And they draw out such different parts of our personality.   You highlighted where Casey's more futuristic. Meygan, you're more present. Some people will connect with questions that direct them more past oriented.   And so, our orientation to time comes out and the meta conversations, the talking like having the conversation about your conversation. Just so much goodness. And yes, especially with sexual intimacy.   So, many couples report that it is much harder to engage in conversation about sex rather than just have sex. And like you said, missed expectations can be one of the blow ups there, among many other things. So, you have questions that don't shy away from all forms of intimacy.   Meygan Caston: (11:04 - 11:10)  Yeah. And to also say we have a lot of fun questions, too. Like, tell me about what your bedroom looked like when you were a teenager.   Casey Caston: (11:11 - 11:12)  That's a great one. I love that one.   Meygan Caston: (11:12 - 11:47)  Let's talk couples. If you had a really hard day with the kids or at work, pick a fun question. You don't have to go by the date.   If you don't like the question, it's triggering, then flip to the next one. But going back to that emotional intimacy and connection that you were talking about, Laura, is you have to have those deep questions and those conversations. And you did when you were dating, because if you went on a date with your husband and you were like, hey, tell me, you know, what do you want to do when you retire?   And he was like, I don't know. Yeah, you'd be like snooze fest. This guy's boring, right?   Or if he was on his phone the whole time, there was something intriguing about your spouse.   Casey Caston: (11:47 - 11:48)  I don't know. I don't know.   Meygan Caston: (11:48 - 12:01)  Yeah, there was something intriguing about your spouse when you were dating and you were asking those questions that should never stop. Just like we hear that quote, never stop dating your spouse. Well, never stop learning about your spouse.   It's the same thing. Absolutely.   Laura Dugger: (12:02 - 12:16)  And I love how you two have such a humble approach because you say that you're a very unlikely couple to help support marriages. So, will you let us in on your own backstory?   Meygan Caston: (12:17 - 12:46)  Yeah, well, can I just start off by saying this? We live in a county that has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation. So, it's 72 percent divorce rate where we live.   We also come from there's 12 marriages between our parents. So, we come from so much divorce and trauma. And then we also got married very, very, very young.   So, all those statistics were against us on top of that. I'm just going to start off by saying that. Casey Caston: (12:46 - 13:18)  Yeah, my mom's been married six times. So, when by the time I hit junior high, I had probably like nine different iterations of home life and different dads and step siblings and half brothers. And all of that between both of our parents.   There's just there's some mental illness. There's affairs. There's all this trauma that was really unprocessed.   But then when Meygan and I saw each other, it was like we knew the wounds that we shared. It was like almost like a trauma bond.   Meygan Caston: (13:19 - 13:19)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (13:19 - 14:08)  Like, oh, I've got abandonment. So, do you. And, you know, let's do it's like, wow.   So, let's make each other happy. And dating was just all the fun stuff, right? It was long walks along the beach.   It was going to street fairs or, you know, going out and having fun. And then we're like, if this is what life could be like, then we should do this forever and ever and ever. And just, you know, we were so doe eyed of like and optimistic about how marriage life would look like.   So, then once we did get married, done, done, done, we had to like work through stuff. Now, I was so conflict avoidant because I was afraid if there was conflict, then that means that there's going to be distance between Meygan and I and she might leave me.   Meygan Caston: (14:08 - 14:24)  Oh, there's another there's another difference. I'm a fighter. He's a fighter.   So, anytime we would have conflict triggers, you know, emotional regulation, I was like, we're going to go for it. Now, of course, my fighting tactics were not healthy. I yelled. I blamed. I was very aggressive, assertive.   Casey Caston: (14:24 - 14:37)  Conflict was very scary for me. Now. Now, Meygan, she's like wanting to deal with issues. And here I am, like trying to run for the hills. And she's like, he doesn't care about me. And I'm like, I'm trying to protect the marriage by not dealing with it.   Meygan Caston: (14:37 - 14:49)  So, you never really resolved anything. We would fight really bad. We broke all the fighting rules.   And then there was no true resolve, no apologies, no remorse. And you just kind of move forward.   Casey Caston: (14:49 - 15:06)  And so, then we piled ourselves like we had over two hundred fifty thousand dollars of debt when we started to try to work on getting pregnant. We we dealt with infertility. We I have ADHD, so that creates a lot of that's fun.   A lot of fun for the marriage.   Meygan Caston: (15:06 - 15:08)  The divorce rate is very high with ADHD.   Casey Caston: (15:08 - 15:10)  My life gets to teach you patience.   Meygan Caston: (15:11 - 15:11)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (15:12 - 16:44)  But and then we have a child with special needs as well. So, we we had like if there's something that could go wrong, it it went wrong. We had you know, once we got married, there was toxic in-laws that boundaries that were crossed.   So, it just nothing for us came easy. And so, that's why we were the least likely to succeed in marriage. I mean, if we there was a couple doomed from the get go, it was Meygan and I believe a hundred percent that God used those trials, those hardships to create marriage.   Three sixty five. He gave us the strength to, you know, have the courage to say we're not going to follow in our parents footsteps. We're going to change that.    You know, it ends with us literally like we are going to change and break this generational sin because it goes back many, many generations for both of us. Our whole family is littered with divorce. And now like when we approach marriage, it because of where we've come from, it wasn't all flowery.   It was really tough. We have to be practical and very tactical with our advice, because when you're sitting across from a couple that's angry and resentful. We have to sit there and go, we know what that's like.   And here's exactly what you need to do next. I'm not going to give you a platitude. I'm not going to give you some flowery statement or we're not going to just talk through it.    No, we're going to give you a tool and an action step that's going to help you. Laura Dugger: (16:46 - 18:56)  Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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It took us three years to destroy our marriage, and it took about four or five years to repair our marriage.   It was, as you know, Laura, it is not a quick fix when your marriage is as bad as ours. And so, our story is unique in the sense where we were both not wanting to get help for our marriage. I love you, babe, but he was resistant.   He didn't want to go to therapy. His family didn't go to therapy. That wasn't normalized.   Casey Caston: (19:26 - 19:31)  Well, my faith background said that therapy is bad from the from the devil.   Meygan Caston: (19:31 - 19:38)  It was specifically your parents. But from the devil. Yeah, because I have a faith background, too. And my parents went to therapy. But that's what I was saying.   Casey Caston: (19:38 - 19:40)  My background was that you don't do that.   Meygan Caston: (19:40 - 21:16)  Yeah. So, I was wanting to get divorced and he wouldn't divorce me. He was like, no.   So, if you're going to do it, you got to do it. And so, I got help for myself. And I had the most amazing woman who a therapist who just walked me through basically how to save my marriage by myself.   And she goes, listen, you know, at the end of the day, if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. You have zero control over Casey. You have 100 percent control over you.   He's not here. You are. I can show you how to communicate, how to forgive him even without getting an apology.   I can show you how to bring to his defenses down. I can show you how to create boundaries so he doesn't yell at you anymore. I mean, and that's literally for 13 months I worked on myself. And I believe that that is what genuinely changed everything. And that's really the message behind Marriage 365 is if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. Stop waiting around for your husband or your wife to get on board.   They may never. Then you're only going to build resentment while you sit there and wait. At the end of the day, you're responsible for how you show up.   And so, in that 13 months, the hope was, of course, that I would positively influence Casey, which I did. And he saw the change in me. Everything changed.   I mean, like we both used to be yellers, right? We would both yell and scream. And I was like, I'm not going to yell anymore.   Like, I just I don't want to be a yeller of a mom. I don't want to be a yeller of a wife. Like, I don't like this part of me. My mom was a yeller. I mean, oh, yeah, I hate this. And I just remember like one day he came walking in and he was all heated and frustrated and he started yelling at me. And do you remember what I did, babe?   Casey Caston: (21:17 - 21:33)  Yeah. She looked at me and calmly said, you know, I can tell that you're very upset. I really want to have to listen to what you want to share with me.   Why don't you go outside, take a break, come back in? We're going to sit back on the couch. We can talk about it. I'm here for you. And I was like, what a change.   Meygan Caston: (21:33 - 22:07)  Who is this person? I changed the way that we did marriage. I did that.   And I tell people that I didn't do that once. I didn't do it twice. I did that for months because we had habits we had created.   But I was like, that was like a new boundary. I'm like, I'm not going to engage with him when he's angry. It's been triggered.   Nothing good is coming from this. So, it was all of that we started to really adopt and learn together because he's like, you're a different person. Like, it was obvious we were doing the tango.   And now I was doing the rumba and he was over there doing the tango. And I'm like, come join me in the healthy rumba over here because it's way better.   Casey Caston: (22:07 - 22:09)  And so, for toxic tango.   Meygan Caston: (22:09 - 23:20)  Yeah, we went to a marriage. Yeah, we went to a marriage intensive. And we did some therapy.   We did a lot of self-help. But through that journey, this is kind of where we started Marriage 365 is. First off, we couldn't afford therapy.   We needed to pay off all that debt that we had with a lot of student loan debt, a lot of stupid debt. What do you do if you can't afford therapy? What do you do if you don't have a good therapist?   What do you do if you have a bad experience with therapy? What do you do if the books aren't enough? And that was there was a really big hole and missing part in the marriage.   I don't say industry, but in the marriage space, where were all the online resources? Because this was back again in like 2010 when like podcasts weren't even around, social media was just becoming a thing. And it was really hard.   We were really disappointed with the lack of resources there were for marriage. And it felt like every church you go to, there was, you know, the missions ministry and the children's ministry and the youth groups. And all those are great.   Where in the world are all the marriage ministries? Then we found out only 3% of churches have actual paid marriage ministries. And I thought, that's messed up.   That's reverse. It's supposed to be the opposite, because then everything else will work itself out, as we know, with what research shows.   Casey Caston: (23:20 - 23:21)  Same with men's ministry, by the way.   Meygan Caston: (23:21 - 23:22)  Yes, same with men's ministry.   Casey Caston: (23:22 - 23:23)  Men's and marriage.   Meygan Caston: (23:23 - 23:26)  That's like the stepchild.   Casey Caston: (23:26 - 23:33)  Tech guy slash men's guy slash, you know. Children's persons can also do marriage.   Meygan Caston: (23:33 - 23:40)  So, we really just started helping our friends out. Obviously, people could see the change. Then people would come to us. We started helping couples at our church.   Casey Caston: (23:40 - 23:48)  And we had a ghoul pool. Like people were like, we give you guys another like ten months and then we're expecting you.   Meygan Caston: (23:48 - 23:51)  Yeah, everyone that knew us thought we'd get divorced.   Casey Caston: (23:51 - 23:52)  We were messy.   Meygan Caston: (23:52 - 23:58)  We were bad. Yeah. So, to see the complete transformation. And again, I go back to that work we did was on ourselves.   Casey Caston: (23:58 - 25:31)  And I just have to say that if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. If you're hearing that. And you're kind of in a one sided marriage right now, I got to just say, I know that message sucks because it's a message that says you have to go first.   And that's not fair. In a marriage, you're supposed to be a team. But I do want to say there's so many couples that are stuck. Waiting for their spouse to join them on the let's get healthy train. So, their spouse doesn't join them. And then what they do is they kind of lean back, fold their arms and go, well, I guess we're stuck.   But I want to say that that's there is a message of empowerment to say you do have influence and the ability to steer your marriage in a healthy way. I have lots of regret that I did not join that train much sooner. But the story is that Meygan, you know, became the hero of our journey.   And that is something that I work actively so that I'm never in that place again, that I am the one that's always actively trying to improve myself, that I'm a better communicator, that I'm not a yeller, which we've ditched that a long time ago, that that I'm considered of Meygan's needs. And I'm even like attuned to like, what is she feeling? And how do I meet her where she's at?   Laura Dugger: (25:32 - 25:54)  Which is amazing that watching Meygan, it was compelling enough for you to join in. And it's admirable on both sides, the work that you've done. And are there any specific areas that you grew in that now you teach couples? I'm thinking specifically under conflict and repair or communication.   Casey Caston: (25:55 - 27:42)  Yeah. So, I remember those early years and every single week was chaos to chaos. Like coming home, it'd be like, what's for dinner?   I'm hungry and we need to make a decision now. Or, you know, it's Friday night or Saturday morning. What's going on this weekend?   Or where's all our money going? It was very, it was very reactionary. And I remember reading through Stephen Covey's, you know, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.   And the first habit is be proactive. You cannot be intentional with your life. You cannot create purpose and meaning unless you are proactive with your life.   So, Meygan and I, you know, I'm working in a company and every single week we get together and we go through what are everyone's goals? What do we need to accomplish this week? We find alignment and the week goes really well.   We've got KPIs. We've got all these like, hey, as a team, you know, work team, here's what we're trying to accomplish this week. And it just kind of dawned on us like, well, why don't we do that in marriage?   Why don't we do that for a family? You got a family of six. You got six people running around the house. All have agendas. And you are trying to find alignment so that, hey, this is what the family is all about this week, right? We've got tournaments.   We've got parties. We've got projects. We've got meals.   And I think for so many couples we talk to, they live. Life with purpose on like building their career or their business or purpose with other areas of their life. And then when it comes to family, they wing it.   Meygan Caston: (27:42 - 27:43)  They just wing it.   Casey Caston: (27:43 - 28:31)  Yeah. And it's like, well, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. It's the winging attitude creates chaos.   And so, Meygan and I love to teach this tool called the Weekly Marriage Business Meeting. And it is all of the logistics of our relationship schedules, meal plans, budgets, connection time, sexy time, alone time, self-care time. Yeah.   And and we kind of set with intention the week ahead for us. And we go through all the decisions of who's going, what, where, when. And all of that's done.   So, when you walk into the day, you're not like stressed about what's supposed to be happening. There is alignment and there's no missed expectations.   Meygan Caston: (28:31 - 29:27)  Yeah, there's no fights anymore about, well, you said you'd be home at six. No, I didn't. I said I'd be home at seven.   We sync our calendars. And I think, too, a big thing with this is we've noticed we fight when we don't do this now. It's one of those tools that it's prevented most of conflict.   I mean, we say it will on average for the most couples that use it. We have at least over 10,000 couples we know right now currently using it that are our members that they say it cuts conflict in half in half, because what you're doing is you're even scheduling that connection time or date night time where you're like, no matter how busy we are, when are Casey and Meygan going to get to be Casey and Meygan?   And that's so important, because again, if you're winging it and you're just trying to find time to connect, well, you've got four kids, we've got two teenagers. It's never going to happen. Right. And so, the weekly marriage business meeting is definitely one of the amazing and favorite worksheets and tools that we've taught and that we use ourselves because it works.   Casey Caston: (29:28 - 29:28)  Yeah.   Laura Dugger: (29:28 - 29:59)  What a game changer. That is awesome and so practical, so intentional, which we're all about. But then also we had talked about emotional intimacy earlier and emotional intimacy is interconnected with sexual intimacy and communication is the root issue.   And that's what you teach couples. So, what are some conversations that couples can begin so that they can grow in both of those types of intimacy and enjoyment?   Casey Caston: (30:01 - 31:34)  Yeah, so, I feel like I have to start off by saying I got this so wrong when we were first married. It's OK. I forgive you now.   Yeah, because, you know. Let's just let's be we'll be we'll be completely transparent. So, Meygan and I waited to have sex until we were married.   So, now I actually waited till I was married to have sex. And I thought that under that purity guideline, I was promised maybe by a youth group, maybe by a convention, that if you withhold sex and remain pure, God is going to bless you with the best sex life when you're married. And that just simply did not happen.   Like when we first got married, I really got went into the bedroom thinking. I don't know what foreplay is, but let's have intercourse until I come and then we're done. And that's sex. That's our sexual intimacy. And we missed out on so many intimate ways of knowing each other and sex being an obligation and something like I just was demanding of it from Meygan. And. What I've come to discover and what I love to teach other men is that sex is so much more broader than just having intercourse. I mean, there was this total understanding like, well, I feel good during intercourse. This feels very stimulating, which means that Meygan must feel the exact same way while we're having intercourse.   Meygan Caston: (31:35 - 31:35)  Nope.   Casey Caston: (31:36 - 32:35)  Because that's because listen, I never had sex before. But anytime I watched a rom com, you know, the guy threw up, you know, against the wall or they're having intercourse and she's going and he's going and they're having a great time. Like this must be what sex is all about.   And what I've discovered now and I get to teach other men is that emotional intimacy is kind of the birthplace of sexual expression of love, right? That we we create safe places for our wives to to open up. And because of that, they become more willing and wanting that that sexual expression rather than us just coming in and saying, OK, it's time for sex.   Let's go. And so, when we talk about just this book, this 365 Connecting Questions for Couples, I tell my guys, I'm like, hey, if you want to have great sex, start here because that is foreplay.   Meygan Caston: (32:35 - 33:48)  That's start here. It's good to know my heart, not just use me for my body, which can feel like that for a lot of people. And I think going back to the emotional intimacy, I think that, again, you had that when you were dating or you wouldn't have gotten married.   There was no way you were. If the person was boring, closed off, if, you know, your spouse was just completely on their phone every time, you wouldn't have had that second, third, fourth date. So, there was emotional intimacy at some point, which means you can't ever say we never had it.    You can always get it back, but you can have to be intentional. And I think a great way is we call it connection time. I think date night scares a lot of people.    I think it's the idea of. We have to go to a restaurant, we have to spend money, we have to find a babysitter, all these hurdles that you have to go through to make it happen, so then couples just don't even do it. So, we're like, listen, if you if that's overwhelming to you, then try connection time.    And really what that is, it's still undivided, you know, attention and time with you and your spouse. Maybe it's smaller, maybe it's 15 minutes, 30 minutes. And I know for when our kids were little, we played board games and card games and they'd go to bed, you know, at 7:30 or 8:00 PM.    And we would bring out Yahtzee.   Casey Caston: (33:48 - 33:51)  There'd be a lot of trash talking over chutes and ladders.   Meygan Caston: (33:52 - 34:29)  But we would play. We would play games. And it was our time to connect.    And when we didn't talk about the kids, you know, we just chatted about our day and again, going through some of these connecting questions that didn't even really exist yet, but they were in our heads. Taking a walk with the dog and, you know, going to a little local coffee shop, even if it's just 30 minutes and sharing and talking and exploring that emotional intimacy should never stop again. And that's going to give people opportunities to then go into the bedroom, like Casey mentioned, more willing and more excited to be intimate to each other because it's like, oh, that's right.    We like each other. We're still married. We're still friends.   Casey Caston: (34:29 - 35:15)  You bring up a great point. Like I said, I think sitting down over the table, staring at each other can be intimidating for a lot of guys, because especially if this is not a regular habit in your relationship and taking a walk for guys when we're doing something and maybe it's less intimidating because we're not even staring at each other. But that kind of like getting the, you know, oxytocin going, like getting moving, like that kind of adrenaline can actually stimulate guys for good conversations and processing things.    And so, what we hear from a lot of couples that take our book, maybe they'll take a picture of the question and they'll go, Hey, let's take a walk. And then they'll use the question on their walk.   Meygan Caston: (35:15 - 35:15)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (35:15 - 35:24)  And that gets conversations going. So, if that's like a on ramp onto this, that's a that's a great starting point for a lot of people.   Laura Dugger: (35:24 - 36:48)  Oh, that's so good. And I love how you say just an on ramp, because the goal is more intimacy overall together to know one another, be known. And I love that you're showing this is not a manipulation factor.    This isn't ask these questions so we can be more active in the bedroom, regardless of whichever spouse is the higher desire one. But this is to really enhance all levels of your relationship. And as you talk about oxytocin, it just makes me think such an interesting cycle that the Lord created where I will speak more stereotypically that where women require the emotional connection and then they open up and enjoy sex more.    But then men, once they've had sex and they just have this like 500 percent increase of oxytocin in this neurochemical bath that opens them up emotionally. And we could see it even as we view our differences. You could be upset because they're opposite or we can see it as a gift that they can fuel one another.    And then we get more of a holistic picture of overall intimacy. So, I'll also link to quite a few episodes because we do about one per month where we dive deeper into sexual intimacy. S   o, I can link all of those in the show notes.    But Casey, were you going to say something?   Meygan Caston: (36:49 - 36:50)  I want to say something to it.   Casey Caston: (36:51 - 37:16)  He loves. Well, so, we're talking chicken and egg, right? Like who gets the emotional intimacy, who gets the physical intimacy first?    And I just think that there's if we approach our relationship with selfishness, well, then neither people get satisfied. But if we are in an approach to serve one another and be selfless lovers. So, men would be like, you know what?    I want to meet my wife's emotional needs.   Meygan Caston: (37:16 - 37:16)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (37:17 - 37:38)  Like and I do believe that men are the spark of initiation. If you're a husband out there listening to this, like that one of your greatest gifts to marriage is initiation. You were the one who asked for the first date.    You were the one who got down one the knee. You are the spark of initiation. And I believe that God's created women as nurturers of that initiation.   Meygan Caston: (37:39 - 37:41)  And to clarify, you're not talking just about initiating sex.   Casey Caston: (37:41 - 37:43)  Well, yes. Just everything.   Meygan Caston: (37:43 - 37:55)  Initiating, just initiating, initiating a weekly marriage business meeting. Women are so turned on by when a husband's like, hey, I don't necessarily know what we want to do for a date night, but I want to take you on a date. Can I get an amen, Laura?   Laura Dugger: (37:55 - 37:56)  Right, sister?   Meygan Caston: (37:57 - 38:14)  Hey, women are turned on. Listen, men, women are turned on. If you say, you know what?    I know that like this has been an issue with my parents and I don't even know how to handle it, but I really want to have that conversation. Oh, my gosh. Just initiating the conversation is all we're looking for.    It's OK that you don't have all the answers.   Casey Caston: (38:14 - 38:14)  Yeah.   Meygan Caston: (38:14 - 38:23)  But for men that avoid stonewall, escape, numb out, busy themselves, it is such a turnoff. It is so not what we want.   Laura Dugger: (38:23 - 39:55)  I want to make sure that you're up to date with our latest news. We have a new website. You can visit theSavvySauce.com and see all of the latest updates. You may remember Francie Heinrichsen from episode 132, where we talked about pursuing our God given dreams. She is the amazing businesswoman who has carefully designed a brand-new website for Savvy Sauce Charities. And we are thrilled with the final product.    So, I hope you check it out there. You're going to find all of our podcasts now with show notes and transcriptions listed a scrapbook of various previous guests and an easy place to join our email list to receive monthly encouragement and questions to ask your loved ones so that you can have your own practical chats for intentional living. You will also be able to access our donation button or our mailing address for sending checks that are tax deductible so that you can support the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and help us continue to reach the nation with the good news of Jesus Christ.    So, make sure you visit theSavvySauce.com.    Okay, so, then continue the conversation with just overall intimacy. What are some examples of de-escalation techniques that you recommend to couples who are in conflict, ones that can maybe help the strained relationships so that they can be repaired?  Yeah.   Meygan Caston: (39:55 - 42:19)  Yeah. So, a big thing that I've learned as someone who's very direct, I can tend to be on that, like I mentioned, fighter side. And I know a lot of women, studies have shown 75 percent of us ladies are the ones that typically bring up the issues.    So, just be aware that there is a gender difference there. And if you're a dude, there's nothing wrong with you if you're in, you know, that 75 percent or 25 percent. But I think the biggest thing I've recognized is to remind your spouse in the very beginning of the conversation, why you're having the conversation.    You know, I love you. I love us. I want to see us be the best people that we can be.    I want to see us enjoy marriage and enjoy life. I love you. Like bring the positivity and the reminder that you're better together than apart.    And really, that's part of what we call a soft startup, right? There's a lot of different soft startups you've heard of. You know, I feel when you I need those work to but I like to take it a little bit deeper to say, remind your spouse how much that you love being married to them.    Or again, whatever the issue is like we have the most. Let's say it's parenting. Casey and I are very different in our parenting styles.    Last night would have been a great difference of how that happened. But like reminder that like we both love our children. We both want the best for our kids.    No one doubts that. We both have made we made two beautiful, wonderful, quirky children. Right.    And so, even you can start the conversation with that. But I wish that more people did that because I think people are are, you know, I'm really upset about something. OK, well, the second you say that defenses, sorry, but defenses are going to go up.    We want to keep the conversations defenses low, guards low, right, de-escalation. And so, use soft startups, use kind, positive language. But I think another thing behind that would be come to the conversation processed.    Do not have these conversations 11 o'clock at night when you're tired or when you're hungry. Do not have these conversations when it just happened and you haven't had the time to just like stop. Think about what do I really need?    Why did that trigger me? What am I hoping to achieve? Why is my husband acting this way?    Oh, is he under a lot of stress? Yeah, we got to give ourselves time to sit and process before we even use those soft startups. So, that would be my advice for de-escalation.   Casey Caston: (42:20 - 43:04)  And mine actually would be an apology. I think that we all make mistakes. And when you think about a couple that's maybe living reactively, just winging it, I doubt that there's ever an apology that's given on either side because it takes a little it takes awareness to recognize, gosh, you know what?    My that little comment I just made that probably had a little zing to it. Or, you know, I really let my spouse down by not parenting the children the way she would want me to. Or, you know, I said I was going to do something and I didn't.    And I let my partner down. You want to de-escalate a tense situation. Apologize.   Meygan Caston: (43:04 - 43:04)  Yeah. Own it.   Casey Caston: (43:05 - 43:12)  When you apologize, you know, you're taking all of the heat out of the fire. They really are.   Meygan Caston: (43:12 - 43:16)  And you're validating your spouse's feelings. Who doesn't want to be validated and seen? Everybody does.   Casey Caston: (43:16 - 43:38)  And then you're taking responsibility and accountability for your actions, which is the trust builder for relationships. So, that's why when you talk about high conflict relationships, there aren't a lot of there's not a lot of trust there. It's not a safe place anymore.    So, to create that safety, we want to we want to build trust back into the relationship.   Laura Dugger: (43:39 - 43:50)  Those are fantastic. And do you guys just have maybe a handful of ideas for ways that couples can strengthen their marriage with one another?   Meygan Caston: (43:51 - 44:09)  Absolutely. I would say, obviously, the weekly marriage business meeting. I mean, I know we talked about it, but the important thing is to schedule it, put it in the calendar because you don't want to wing it.    And that way it's showing, oh, you're prioritizing us. Taking walks has been a big one for us. Playing games is a big one.   Casey Caston: (44:09 - 45:18)  The 60 second blessing is where we intentionally spend time. 60 seconds reminding our partner of how much we love them, using our words to say, like, I saw how hard you work for the family. I love how you take care of the kids and kind of reminding your partner, like I see the goodness in each other.    I think it's really important because. Day to day life, we can just be very transactional, and if we again, we have any sort of criticism or, you know, our words just are not flavored with life, well, proverb says, you know, our words have the power to give life or to give death. Right.    So, the words that we speak, if we evaluate. Are we producing what I call weed seeds? Or are we planting fruit trees?    Because weed seeds choke out the garden. Those sharp, critical words can leave your garden looking pretty shabby, whereas being intentional by speaking positive over each other. It's like planting fruit trees.    And who doesn't like a good, juicy orange? Right.   Meygan Caston: (45:18 - 47:15)  Well, and the 60 second blessing, you know, you start off by writing five to seven positive things you love about your spouse. And so, one spouse shares their list for 60 seconds and then the second spouse shares their list. And it's this habit that we actually started doing after our marriage intensive that we did as we were repairing our marriage because we had yeah, we had we had spoken such mean and harsh words or just a lot of roommate stuff.    And we needed that positivity. And it's a great foreplay tip, by the way, just to sit, sometimes sit down and go, I just need to tell you how wonderful you are. Like, who doesn't want to hear that about themselves?    I think another thing that Casey and I have recognized it is the only thing, by the way, Laura, in our marriage, the only thing that has ever stayed consistent. That's we have fun together. We laugh a lot, even in hard times.    Yeah, it wasn't as enjoyable, but we still had fun. And, you know, again, fun is different for everybody. We don't ever want to judge someone else's fun.    But we are constantly like we we are sarcastic. But that's for us because we have high trust levels. I usually tell couples if you're, you know, in a fair recovery or you have low trust levels, sarcasm is probably not great.    But we're very playful. We have again, we play a lot of fun games and we play ping pong and cornhole and we take our dogs on our dog on a walk. And we, you know, we're going to try to go ax throwing in April.    We've never done that before. Like there are fun that we've taken dance lessons. So, we like to think out of the box and do new things or things that we know that like how many games of Yahtzee have we played?    I don't even know. I mean, we've lost count. Or gin rummy, you know, I mean, we just play Sequence or Rummikub like we play them all.    And for that for us, that's really fun. We dance a lot. We love the 90's music.    Like get out your favorite playlist and just dance and sing and be goofy. Like I think if couples were to laugh and enjoy each other more and be able to laugh with themselves, I think that there would be more marriages that would stay together. Laura Dugger: (47:16 - 47:39)  That is something that I've even experienced in this time together. You guys are so fun to be around. And that's very life giving to others.    But I can see where it starts in that secret place between just the two of you, your best friend. And you share a lot of this goodness with Marriage 365. So, can you let us know all the different things that you have to offer?   Casey Caston: (47:40 - 48:48)  Yeah, I would probably say the number one way that people experience all of the resources that we've created over the years is through our mobile app. So, we have an app that has over a thousand pieces of videos, workshop, worksheet, excuse me, courses, challenges. We even have a checkup so you can actually rate kind of your marriage.    And that is a great way for people to be able to have access, you know, on the spot if they're dealing with an issue, they don't know how to get through and they're looking for a tool or a conversation to help them work through that. That our app provides such a valuable resource. I mean, beyond that, you know, some couples need a little bit more hands on approach.    So, we do coaching. We have a coaching staff actually to handle all the incoming couples that are saying, hey, can you can you help us out? And again, I just want to say coaching is really, really focused on giving action plans and homework and accountability to our clients.    And coaching is really, really helpful if you're like, I just need to know what to do next.   Meygan Caston: (48:48 - 49:17)  Yeah. We do intensives for couples that are in crisis, you know, there that are seriously considering separation or divorce or an affair recovery and that we have an over 90 percent success rate because we went through an intensive when we were struggling and it was something we knew we wanted to get trained on and do. And it's a full two days with Casey and I.    I mean, two days back-to-back. We know you. We get Christmas cards from all of our couples, you know, every year.    We love it. And it's they become almost I mean, yes, they're our clients, but they almost become like our friends.   Casey Caston: (49:17 - 49:45)  Yeah. And then probably personally, one of my favorite things that we do is we host our own couple's getaway. And this is a four-day experience.    It's not your it's not like a typical retreat where you're sitting in a conference room, you're just getting lectured all day. We're actually facilitating tools and then giving couples opportunities to work on them. Then some free time to really spend some time making great memories.    We have a dance party. It is a ton of fun.   Meygan Caston: (49:45 - 49:55)  We make sure. Yeah, we make sure it's fun. It's more it's definitely more for couples who are doing OK or want to do better, not they're not ideal for couples in crisis because it's going to be very uncomfortable.   Casey Caston: (49:55 - 49:56)  I love our retreats.   Meygan Caston: (49:56 - 49:57)  I know.   Casey Caston: (49:57 - 49:58)  I love interacting with her.   Meygan Caston: (49:58 - 50:05)  And of course, we have our social media. You can just search Marriage 365 and then we have our website, too. And we have our books, of course.   Casey Caston: (50:05 - 50:09)  Oh, and I have a men's group. I know I launched a five-week men's reset. . Meygan Caston: (50:09 - 50:34)  Needless to say, Laura, we're really busy. I do a lot. I think that's what's funny, right?    I think that people see us online and they think that we just have an Instagram, or we just have Facebook. And I'm like, we've been doing this for 12 years and we have a staff of 12 people. So, we reach a lot of people.    And we because marriage is never a one stop, you know, one size fits all. It's it's true. There are so many different dynamics, and we want to be able to help as many people as we can.   Laura Dugger: (50:35 - 50:59)  Wow. Thank you for sharing that. We will add all of those links.    I love all these different offerings that you have and that will meet people in whatever phase they're in. But you two already know we are called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for both of you, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Meygan Caston: (51:00 - 51:47)  Mine would be I would want every single person to think about becoming more confident. And that starts with becoming more self-aware. I think that that is completely changed who I am.   And I'm we're raising two kids, and I see the confidence that they have. And we're modeling that but also walking them through how to be self-aware. And really, that starts with having to be one with your thoughts, turning off the phone, sorry, turning off the podcast, sometimes turning off the music and just actually sitting and really going.    Do I really know my thoughts, my feelings, my values, my personality, my good, my bad, my ugly? And we don't do this enough. We are busy ourselves.    We're distracted constantly. And I think that it's really harming our mental health. And so, that would be my savvy sauce.   Casey Caston: (51:47 - 52:30)  Hmm. I love that, babe. It's kind of hard because we find so much alignment.    I mean, I would that's exactly what I would say, too. Um, I, you know, my focus in twenty, twenty-five has really been turned towards helping husbands. And there's a quote that Henry David Thoreau says that many men live lives of quiet desperation and they die with their songs still inside them.    And most guys are terrified of stopping and evaluating. And so, for me, creating space too. Listen, I do a 10, 10, 10 practice in the morning.   Meygan Caston: (52:30 - 52:32)  That's what I thought you were going to say.   Casey Caston: (52:32 - 52:32)  Yeah, yeah.   Meygan Caston: (52:32 - 52:36)  Well, I was like, I bet you he's going to talk about it because it's been life changing for you.   Casey Caston: (52:36 - 53:01)  Yeah. So, I spend 10 minutes of scripture reading. So, that's input.    Then I spend 10 minutes of quiet meditation where I'm sitting and I'm in a listening posture. And I mean, I think about everything from lasagna to the last wave I serve to. But there's intentionality about just opening myself like here I am.    I'm ready to be downloaded on like what you have for me today.   Meygan Caston: (53:01 - 53:02)  God be one with your thoughts.   Casey Caston: (53:03 - 53:18)  Yeah. And all sorts of things come up. And then I spent 10 minutes journaling.    And that process is just and that's like the output. Right. So, now I've got input.    I've been listening and now I get to write stuff out. And that's been a huge game changer for me.   Laura Dugger: (53:19 - 53:43)  Wow, I love both of those. You two are just refreshingly vulnerable and such an incredible mixture of intentional and lighthearted. And it has been so great just to sit under your teaching today.    So, thank you for sharing your story and for helping all of us. And thank you just for being my guests.   Meygan Caston: (53:43 - 53:45)  Oh, you're welcome. It was a pleasure to be here.   Casey Caston: (53:45 - 53:49)  Yes, you asked great questions that plumb the deep wells of Casey Meygan.   Laura Dugger: (53:52 - 57:35)  One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.

#286 This week's episode is extra special. Melissa joins me for a conversation we originally had on Marriage Therapy Radio. Together we share how our marriage has grown from survival mode into something we both call a “ten.” You'll hear about the systems we use to stay connected (date nights, family meetings, Sunday check-ins), the role of faith in deepening our relationship, and how moments of crisis shaped us for the better. We even talk about Jiu Jitsu and how the mat taught me lessons I carry into our marriage. If you're looking for hope and practical takeaways to strengthen your relationship, this one's for you. Key Takeaways: “Ten” doesn't mean perfect—it means committed. Systems build connection: date nights, marriage meetings, family rhythms. Initiating connection is a skill Melissa had to practice. Transformation starts within—personal growth changes the relationship. Faith deepens when life gets harder. Jiu Jitsu taught humility, discipline, and emotional control. Links & Resources: Marriage Therapy Radio Podcast Connect with me on Instagram: @BillyHofacker Learn more about the Profit Growth Mastermind - DM me “Growth” Subscribe to the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast for more insights Book a Q&A 

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Zach sits down with Billy and Melissa Hofacker, parents of five, homeschoolers, entrepreneurs, and deeply intentional partners. They share how their relationship evolved from survival mode to something they both now call a “ten.” Through structured connection points like weekly date nights and monthly marriage meetings, the Hofackers have built a resilient, emotionally intelligent partnership. Melissa opens up about postpartum struggles and therapy breakthroughs, while Billy shares how a health scare became a wake-up call for spiritual and emotional growth. From their faith journey to Jiu Jitsu metaphors, the Hofackers offer a practical and heartfelt look at what it takes to grow together over decades, not days. Key Takeaways “Ten” doesn't mean perfect; it means committed: Even with five young kids and busy schedules, Billy and Melissa see their marriage as a ten because of the consistent work and shared mindset they bring to it. Systems build connection: Weekly date nights, monthly family and marriage meetings, and Sunday listening sessions help them stay aligned and emotionally available. Initiating connection is a skill: Melissa learned to lead with vulnerability instead of waiting for Billy to go first, transforming the emotional tone of their marriage. Transformation starts within: Billy's health scare sparked personal growth that made him a more emotionally present husband and father. Faith goes deeper when life gets harder: Their spiritual path moved beyond habits and routines into intimate, soul-stretching territory, especially in moments of crisis. Jiu Jitsu shaped Billy's identity: He credits the discipline, humility, and emotional control he learned on the mat with strengthening his role in the marriage. Guest Info Billy Hofacker Entrepreneur, host of the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Billy helps service-based business owners grow profitably through yourfitnessmoneycoach.com. His blend of structure, discipline, and humor brings strength to both his work and his marriage. Melissa Hofacker Homeschooling mom of five and Billy's partner in transformation, Melissa brings spiritual depth, emotional intelligence, and candid reflection. Raised in a pastor's home, she's forged a personal path of healing and connection grounded in faith and honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach sits down with Billy and Melissa Hofacker, parents of five, homeschoolers, entrepreneurs, and deeply intentional partners. They share how their relationship evolved from survival mode to something they both now call a “ten.” Through structured connection points like weekly date nights and monthly marriage meetings, the Hofackers have built a resilient, emotionally intelligent partnership. Melissa opens up about postpartum struggles and therapy breakthroughs, while Billy shares how a health scare became a wake-up call for spiritual and emotional growth. From their faith journey to Jiu Jitsu metaphors, the Hofackers offer a practical and heartfelt look at what it takes to grow together over decades, not days. Key Takeaways “Ten” doesn't mean perfect; it means committed: Even with five young kids and busy schedules, Billy and Melissa see their marriage as a ten because of the consistent work and shared mindset they bring to it. Systems build connection: Weekly date nights, monthly family and marriage meetings, and Sunday listening sessions help them stay aligned and emotionally available. Initiating connection is a skill: Melissa learned to lead with vulnerability instead of waiting for Billy to go first, transforming the emotional tone of their marriage. Transformation starts within: Billy's health scare sparked personal growth that made him a more emotionally present husband and father. Faith goes deeper when life gets harder: Their spiritual path moved beyond habits and routines into intimate, soul-stretching territory, especially in moments of crisis. Jiu Jitsu shaped Billy's identity: He credits the discipline, humility, and emotional control he learned on the mat with strengthening his role in the marriage. Guest Info Billy Hofacker Entrepreneur, host of the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Billy helps service-based business owners grow profitably through yourfitnessmoneycoach.com. His blend of structure, discipline, and humor brings strength to both his work and his marriage. Melissa Hofacker Homeschooling mom of five and Billy's partner in transformation, Melissa brings spiritual depth, emotional intelligence, and candid reflection. Raised in a pastor's home, she's forged a personal path of healing and connection grounded in faith and honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this week's Listener Q&A, I'm answering two questions that reveal how we give away our emotional power to others' opinions and societal expectations. One listener struggles with body image after years of parental criticism—believing their worth is tied to their size. Another feels frustrated by always initiating sex in their marriage—turning intimacy into resentment.Both questions highlight a key issue: we let other people's actions dictate how we feel about ourselves. Whether it's believing your worth is tied to your body size—or thinking your partner needs to initiate intimacy for it to “count”—you're giving away your power. Tune in to learn how to take it back.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/401