Podcasts about Integration

Send me a Text Message!In this episode, Mike breaks open the truth behind emotional storage, nervous system release, and the real work of personal freedom: Shadow Work. This isn't about coping. It's about healing the unprocessed emotions that are still running your life from the inside. If you're ready to stop reacting, stop holding it all in, and start releasing what's not yours to carry — this episode is your how.Key TakeawaysShadow Work Is About Releasing What's Stored, Not What's New Most emotions aren't new — they're old wounds triggered again. Shadow work clears the internal pressure.You Can't Think Your Way Out of Stored Emotion You have to feel it. Amplify it. Breathe through it. And release it with presence.The Nervous System Stores Emotional Residue Unprocessed experiences live in the body until they're moved through consciously.The Drill Method Is the Tool Drop into the body. Recognize. Inquire. Listen. Let go. It works because it goes beyond mindset.Letting Go of Low-Level Energy Raises Your Reality Peace, power, and overflow are on the other side of clearing shame, guilt, fear, and grief.Notable Quotes“Shadow work will help you do that. You put yourself into the experience that you're trying to avoid. You visualize the experience. You feel the experience. And then as you feel and amplify, you begin to breathe and release all the emotion that you've just dredged up.”“Emotion is like an orange and a knife. The knife doesn't create the juice. The knife just reveals it.”“You don't reach for the higher levels. You let go of the lower levels.”“You just allow yourself to go deeper into it and explore and allow yourself to let it go.”“Every single time I do shadow work, something amazing happens.”Call to Action

In this deeply supportive session, Christine coaches Kelly, who is learning to open her heart to healthy love after leaving a toxic marriage. Kelly recently met someone kind and emotionally available—but her nervous system keeps sending mixed signals, leaving her wondering whether it's intuition or fear. Christine helps her understand how the body stores memories of past trauma, how to distinguish real red flags from old triggers, and how to gently retrain the nervous system to feel safe in love again. Together, they explore what integration looks like after healing work—when awareness turns into embodiment. If you've ever questioned your body's signals, struggled to trust love again, or feared repeating old patterns, this conversation will bring deep clarity and compassion. Consider / Ask Yourself: Do you mistake fear for intuition—or intuition for fear? Have past painful relationships made it hard to feel safe in love? Are you waiting to be "fully healed" before allowing intimacy in? How do you respond when someone truly shows up for you? Key Insights and A-HAs: The nervous system often reacts to memories, not the present moment. Fear can mean danger—or it can mean expansion. Integration is the bridge between awareness and embodiment. Healing doesn't mean fear disappears; it means you relate to it differently. Safe love can still feel unfamiliar—and that's okay. How to Deepen the Work: Journal about how your body reacts when someone is kind, consistent, or loving. Write down red flags from past relationships to clarify what's truly unsafe. Practice "titration": letting love in slowly, without judgment. Notice when your nervous system feels unsettled and speak to it with compassion. Remind yourself: you can feel fear and stay open to love. Sponsor: Cured Nutrition Need more energy and focus without the crash? Christine recommends Flow Gummies by Cured Nutrition—made with Lion's Mane, green coffee extract, and ginkgo for clean, sustained energy. No jitters, no afternoon crash, and no sleepless nights. Get 20% off when you subscribe at curednutrition.com/overit with code OVERIT. Upcoming Program: Christine's new Emerge Program is now open! This 3-month embodiment experience is for anyone who's done the inner work but still feels "stuck." You'll integrate your growth through body-based tools, live coaching, and lifelong access to all materials. Join or catch up anytime at christinehassler.com/emerge2025.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

What if the very parts of me I've been told to hide are the ones that make me whole?Lately, I've been reflecting on how often we tuck away pieces of ourselves to fit the moment — the job, the relationship, the image we think others want to see. But the truth is, the more we shelve, the more disconnected we become from our own essence. Integration, not perfection, is where peace lives.There was a time when I believed that sharing certain truths about myself would make me appear weak or too much. But every time I hid, I felt further from my own center. The moment I started showing up as the unfiltered version of me — even when it felt uncomfortable — I began to feel whole again.Here's what you'll take away from today's episode:Why hiding parts of yourself creates distance from your truth.How integration leads to peace and personal freedom.What to ask yourself when you feel tempted to mask or shrink.The difference between privacy and self-protection vs. self-erasure.A reminder that every part of you — even the messy and tender ones — holds wisdom.Thank you for tuning in to Empowering Her. If today's message resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder that their wholeness is their power.Today's episode is sponsored by Bright Girl by Dr. Angela Casey, a skincare line created to empower tweens and teens to care for their skin with confidence. Use code EMPOWER at checkout for 20% off your purchase at brightgirl.com/discount/empower.Let's Stay Connected!As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.I'd love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

Episode OverviewWhat if your body has been trying to communicate with you, and you've just forgotten how to listen?In this episode, Bryce sits down with Stuart Champion, a performance coach, educator, and founder of Balanced Body Wisdom, to explore the connection between movement, the nervous system, and true embodiment. Stuart shares how years of pain and imbalance became the catalyst for deeper awareness and how he helps others reconnect with their body's natural intelligence.This episode bridges the gap between fitness and feeling, performance and peace, strength and stillness.⸻Time-Stamped Show Notes00:00 – Introduction: The Science of FeelingBryce opens the conversation with the question: What if true strength begins with awareness, not effort?04:45 – Stuart's Story: From Injury to InsightStuart shares how back pain and surgery led him to discover the wisdom of the body and the power of awareness.“Pain isn't punishment, it's information.”11:20 – The Modern DisconnectExploring how many people live from the neck up, disconnected from their body's signals and trapped in survival mode.“The nervous system can't heal in survival mode.”18:50 – Practice One: Current StateHow awareness is the first step toward transformation and why most people are training compensation instead of capacity.“Awareness is the first rep of transformation.”27:10 – Practice Two: Waiting for the Nervous SystemLearning to slow down, create safety, and let the body open naturally instead of forcing adaptation.“Force tells the body what to do. Safety invites it.”36:30 – Practice Three: Equal and OppositesFinding balance through contrast: effort and ease, inhale and exhale, light and dark.“Balance isn't stillness, it's movement in harmony.”44:20 – Practice Four: IntegrationTurning insight into embodiment and understanding why awareness must become action.“Wisdom doesn't live in knowing, it lives in doing.”53:00 – The Art of Play and PresenceHow reconnecting to play restores energy, creativity, and presence.“Play is the purest form of presence.”59:10 – Tools for ReconnectionPractical breathwork, movement, and daily rituals to restore balance and self-awareness.“Breath is the remote control of the nervous system.”1:05:00 – Closing ReflectionsHow Stuart's approach helps people rediscover freedom, stability, and trust in their body's wisdom.⸻Key Takeaways    •    Awareness is the foundation of transformation.    •    You can't out-train a nervous system that doesn't feel safe.    •    True balance exists within contrast: strength and softness, effort and ease.    •    Pain is a signal that you've drifted away from alignment.    •    Breath and play are gateways to restoring natural harmony.⸻Notable Quotes    •    “Stillness is strength in disguise.”    •    “You can't heal if you're stuck in fight or flight.”    •    “Your body is wiser than your mind if you learn to listen.”    •    “Integration is the art of living your lessons.”    •    “Healing isn't about doing more, it's about doing what matters with awareness.”⸻Call to ActionIf this episode inspired you, subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who's ready to come home to their body.Follow Stuart Champion:Website: wThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

How do you decide between a best-in-class tech stack and an all-in-one platform?I caught up with Bill Fanning, CRO of Stayntouch, and Klaus Kohlmayr, Chief Evangelist at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, to discuss the new NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality Technology Report, where 300+ hoteliers shared how they're making those crucial tech decisions. On hashtag#NoVacancyNews, we look at what's driving those hashtag#hoteltechnology choices, the cultural and operational challenges behind switching systems, and why more hotels than ever plan to replace their tech stack within the next 24 months. Key Insights:

SHOW: 975SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #975 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET NEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SPONSORS:[Interconnected] Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. With expert guests and real-world insights, we explore the systems driving AI, automation, quantum, and more. Just search “Interconnected by Equinix”.[TestKube] TestKube is Kubernetes-native testing platform, orchestrating all your test tools, environments, and pipelines into scalable workflows empowering Continuous Testing. Check it out at TestKube.io/cloudcastSHOW NOTES:LaunchAny websiteapicoach.io (note)Lessons learned after a decade of API StrategyLatest book: “Principles of Web API Design: Delivering Value with APIs and Microservices (Addison-Wesley under the Vaughn Vernon signature series)Upcoming report on AI-Assisted API DesignJames on The Cloudcast #153James on The Cloudcast #435Topic 1 - Welcome back to the show James. It's hard to believe it's been 11 years since we last spoke on the show! Give everyone a brief introduction.Topic 2 - To say we've come a long way with APIs as an industry is an understatement. But let's set the table for everyone. In your interactions with Enterprise customers, what trends or standards are currently top of mind? Topic 3 - You wrote an article (link in show notes) titled Lessons after a Decade of API Strategy. What struck me from the article was the combination of technology, business, and even culture, all of which have to come together. When talking to Enterprises these days, have we moved past understanding what APIs are and straight to solving problems with APIs?Topic 4 - What are the most common use cases you see today? API transformation? API sprawl and consolidation/documentation? Integration of SaaS/3rd party services?Topic 5 - No conversation would be complete without a discussion about AI and AI's impact on API's. I view this in several different ways. AI is creating APIs, and AI is being consumed through APIs. How do you think about AI and its impact? What's changed and what has stayed the same?Topic 6 - Second aspect to the AI topic, where and how does security fit into this intersection of AI and APIs?Topic 7 - If anyone is interested, what's the best way to get started?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

SUMMARY In this episode of Vibe Science, host Ryan Alford interviews cannabis scientist Amanda Reiman. They discuss the science behind cannabis, its health benefits, and the ongoing stigma and policy challenges. Amanda explains how cannabis and functional mushrooms can be integrated for wellness, shares insights from her work with FQ Plus, and highlights her educational platform, Personal Plants. The conversation emphasizes the importance of science, education, and personal stories in changing perceptions and policies around plant-based medicine for improved health and well-being. TAKEAWAYS Cannabis research and its therapeutic benefits The stigma surrounding cannabis use and its historical context The role of drug policy in shaping perceptions of cannabis The human endocannabinoid system and its connection to cannabis The importance of regulation for cannabis quality and safety The rise of lower-dose cannabis products for therapeutic use Integration of cannabis with other botanical medicines and functional mushrooms Distinction between edible, functional, and psychedelic mushrooms Barriers to research on cannabis and psychedelics The need for education and personal storytelling to destigmatize cannabis use  

In Episode 161 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Mishal Makshood, Azure Partner Alliance Manager at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®), and David Kalish, Sr. Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer at CIS. Together, they explore how CIS Hardened Images® help to secure cloud environments and strengthen critical national infrastructure (CNI) resilience through collaboration.Mishal and David explain how these virtual machine images, which are pre-configured to the CIS Benchmarks®, serve as secure, scalable blueprints for cloud deployments. They highlight how CIS Hardened Images reduce human error, accelerate compliance, and foster trust across a global cybersecurity ecosystem that includes hyperscalers, supply chains, and public-private partnerships.Tony shares the origin story of the CIS Hardened Images and reflects on the evolution of cybersecurity from isolated efforts to a cooperative model built on shared standards and integrated tooling. The group also discusses how CIS Hardened Images align to frameworks and how they help organizations navigate multi-cloud environments while maintaining consistent security postures. Here are some highlights from our episode:00:50. Introductions to Mishal and David01:36. What CIS Hardened Images are and why they matter03:14. Why CIS Hardened Images are uniquely suited to strengthening CNI resilience04:24. The cultural shift toward working as an ecosystem to start from secure baselines06:34. The origin story of the CIS Hardened Images10:32. The value of taking guesswork out of secure configuration management in the cloud13:44. How CIS Hardened Images support compliance directly and through the CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®)20:39. Building trust through cloud partnerships and collaboration28:50. The foundational role of configuration management in cybersecurity34:35. Getting started with strengthening your cloud security foundationResourcesCIS Hardened Images® ListSecure by Design: A Guide to Assessing Software Security PracticesSoftware Supply Chain Security25 Years of Creating Confidence in the Connected WorldMapping and Compliance with the CIS ControlsGuide to Implementation Groups (IG): CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1Build a Zero Trust Roadmap for FinServ with CIS SecureSuiteEpisode 154: Integration of Incident Response into DevSecOpsHow to Construct a Sustainable GRC Program in 8 StepsIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

In this moving Veterans Day episode of Ever Forward Radio, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Forest opens up about his personal battle with depression, grief, and identity loss after 25 years of service — and how psychedelics became a catalyst for healing, love, and authentic living. He and Chase explore the mental-health crisis among veterans, the epidemic of loneliness and suppressed emotion in men, and how plant medicine, breathwork, and community can help reconnect us to meaning and purpose. Forest shares insights from his book Trip of a Lifetime: The Psychedelic Guide to Healing, Loving & Living, explaining that true recovery requires vulnerability, relational healing, and learning to open the heart — whether through psychedelics or other integrative practices. Follow Ben @benjamin.forest.bliss Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Introduction & U.S. mental-health statistics 02:22 – A cultural depression: loneliness, disconnection & anxiety 04:29 – Playing a role vs. discovering the authentic self 07:07 – The military, identity, and emotional suppression 10:30 – Masculinity, vulnerability, and the loneliness epidemic 13:00 – Grief, alcohol, and the cost of unprocessed emotion 15:30 – Healthy masculinity and belonging after service 18:00 – The biology of belonging & the need for community 20:10 – Losing identity and brotherhood after leaving the military 23:10 – Lessons learned from 25 years in uniform 24:30 – Healing, loving, and living: wounds and relational repair 27:30 – Learning to love well and open the heart 28:45 – Doing life "right" and rediscovering joy 31:00 – Psychedelics as heart-openers & catalysts for healing 34:30 – Veterans leading the way for psychedelic legalization 38:40 – Alternatives to psychedelics: breathwork & somatic therapy 44:00 – Integration: applying lessons after the trip 46:50 – The danger of ego, money, and misuse in plant-medicine circles 49:50 – Writing Trip of a Lifetime and lessons learned 54:30 – Advice to young service members: asking for help is strength 56:16 – What "Ever Forward" means to Benjamin Forest ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Benjamin

Clinical psychologist Dr. Genesee Herzberg joins Kyle to reflect on two decades in trauma work and 15 years inside the psychedelic ecosystem—from early MAPS conferences to running Sage Integrative Health. She traces how personal psychedelic experiences set her on a path of service, research at CIIS on MDMA-assisted therapy, and hands-on roles with MAPS: Zendo Project harm reduction, adherence rating, and ultimately serving as an MDMA therapist in clinical trials. Today she leads Sage, an integrative clinic (psychotherapy, psychiatry, bodywork, acupuncture, and functional nutrition) focused on ketamine-assisted therapy while preparing for MDMA's eventual approval. She also co-founded a sliding-scale KAP nonprofit (now Alchemy Community Therapy Center), co-edited Integral Psychedelic Therapy, and is helping to launch the International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners. In this episode From counterculture to mainstream: What's been gained—and lost—as psychedelics scaled. Accessibility vs. corporatization: Why cutting corners (prep/integration, therapeutic time) undermines outcomes and safety. "Myth of the magic pill": Psychedelics can catalyze change, but healing is an ongoing process anchored by integration. What good care looks like: Preparation → medicine sessions → robust integration, individualized cadence, and adding bodywork and functional medicine to address gut-brain links, mineral status, sleep, and somatic tension. Ketamine realities: Differences between psycholytic (talk-forward) and psychedelic (eyes-closed, inner-directed) dosing; why some need multiple sessions to build relationship with the medicine; risks of mail-order models (high dosing, poor screening/support), daily prescribing, addiction potential, cystitis, and safety concerns. Sitting, not guiding: The therapist's task is to follow the client's process; intervene sparingly and with consent—especially in trauma work where attuned co-regulation is essential. Multiple access pathways: Support for regulated clinical care and community, peer, and ceremonial models—paired with education and harm reduction (Zendo's SIT peer training and new crisis-responder training). The MDMA pause: Initial devastation at the FDA decision gave way to seeing benefits: time to strengthen ethics, accountability, training standards, and to temper hype-driven investment. Pace and ethics: Lessons from burnout; moving at the speed of trust; exploring "psychedelic business models" (stakeholder focus, distributed decision-making, employee ownership, public benefit structures). Resources & organizations mentioned Sage Integrative Health Alchemy Community Therapy Center (sliding-scale KAP) International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners Integral Psychedelic Therapy (edited by Genesee Herzberg, Jason Butler, Richard Miller) Takeaway: Thoughtful preparation, right-sized dosing, and committed integration—held within ethical, community-minded systems—turn powerful experiences into durable change.

What if your deepest pain could guide you to your purpose & surrendering to life could take you farther than forcing ever could? In this heart-opening episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Devi Brown – a healer, creative advisor, author, and one of the most sought-after wellness educators in the country – to explore what it really means to live your wisdom. Devi shares her powerful journey from public success to inner freedom, and how grief, loss, and surrender became doorways to trust, embodiment, and joy. Together, we talk about the evolution from self-awareness into embodiment, finding safety in spirituality after trauma, and practicing joy even in darkness. If you've ever felt like you're waiting to be fully healed before living – this conversation will change that. We'll dive into: 01:05 – Intro 02:10 – Trust After Heartbreak, Trauma, Betrayal 04:15 – Surrender as a Spiritual Practice 06:05 – Trusting Life's Patterns 07:25 – Self-Trust & Divine Trust 09:05 – Patience + Timing 10:35 – Building Self-Trust 12:05 – Synchronicities & Guidance 14:05 – The Challenge & Wisdom of Isolation 15:50 – Darkness as a Teacher 18:05 – Living Your Wisdom 20:25 – Practicing Joy 23:05 – Authenticity + Emotional Freedom 25:00 – From Isolation to Community 28:55 – Embodying Healing 30:05 – Somatic Practices for Integration 32:05 – Coming Home to the Body 34:05 – Healing Through Connection 36:10 – Finding Purpose After Success 38:10 – Redefining Success 40:30 – Trusting Your Path 43:20 – Awakening to True Purpose 46:00 – The Kendrick Lamar Story 48:20 – Following the Inner Call 49:10 – Knowing Yourself + The Courage to Change 50:45 – Practicing in Community 51:50 – When Relationships Expire 54:00 – The Evolution of Friendship 55:30 – Honest Communication & Boundaries 56:30 – Meditation as Master Healer 58:30 – Trauma-Informed Meditation 1:00:50 – Guided Meditations & Safety 1:03:20 – Emotional Release in Practice 1:04:40 – Advanced Meditation + Higher Consciousness 1:06:40 – Living Your Wisdom Every Day 1:10:30 – Closing & Gratitude Have you listened to our latest episode with Dr. Martha Beck? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-martha-beck-the-psychic-experience-that-changed/id1705626495?i=1000735210163     ====  

What if the real healing from cancer isn't solely focused on making the tumor disappear, but transforming the person carrying it?When therapist Geneva Jacobs learned she had cancer, she remembered watching her mother go through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries at the same age. She knew she'd take a different path. That decision led her to a 29-day water fast that changed everything about who she is. Dr. Katie Deming guides you through Geneva's story of profound transformation, where morning energy replaced exhaustion, introversion shifted to connection, and paralyzing fear dissolved into peace.Chapters:02:08 – Why she refused chemo after her diagnosis04:15 – From night owl to morning person overnight07:26 – Fear drops away and calm returns11:40 – The refeeding epiphany hits hard14:58 – The hawk appears at the perfect moment20:24 – Why connection during fasting changes everything28:43 – Dropping below the waves of emotion33:47 – Her tumor stayed and she's grateful for it35:20 – Mitophagy, what fasting really does44:30 – Integration matters more than the fast itselfYou'll hear how Geneva's fast brought unexpected changes she never saw coming like experiencing a spiritual awakening that revealed the perfection in her journey.  Discover why Geneva calls it the most powerful healing experience of her life. Dr. Katie explains why these shifts matter just as much as what happens to the tumor, diving into the science of mitochondrial healing and why fixing your cellular energy might be the key to everything.This conversation challenges everything you think you know about successful cancer treatment.  If you've ever felt confused about what "healing" really means, or worried that you're not doing enough, this conversation offers a completely different lens for understanding your journey.Listen and learn why the most profound healing often happens in ways you can't see on a scan, and how giving your body a chance to reset at the cellular level might unlock the vibrant life you'veAccess the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.com 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Email: INFO@KATIEDEMING.COM Please Support the Show Share this episode with a friend or family member Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.

Beloved soul, we are so grateful you have landed here. The doors are officially open to our sacred feminine healing 8-day experience: Triple Moon Goddess RetreatHappening June 13 to 20, 2026 in Lake Atitlán, GuatemalaIn this episode, you'll hear myself and dear soul sister, Shanti, reflect on our 2025 experience and speak to what 2026 will be. We also touch on:The Triple Moon Goddesses - archetypes, essences, representations Life bring a cycle of birth, death & rebirth Intuitive living and our connection to our menstrual cyclesIntentions going into the 2025 retreat from the participants Our own waves of initiation to hold this container as the space holders & facilitatorsWhat we witnessed, the transformations What it means to be in a container for deep healing The moments that most stood out to us Connection with the land, elders and  “being of earth decent” Take-away's from our Integration closing circleThe genuine sisterhood that has grown Visit the Triple Moon Goddess Retreat June 2026 WebsiteSubmit your Application & Book a Call with us Early bird investment is open 11/11 - 12/12 and we offer various payment plan options To experience our work:ONLINE: Join Shanti's Shadow Womb Alchemy Free Masterclass on Sunday Nov 16ONLINE: Tune into Stephanie's From Stuck to Sovereign Free Replay, a guided energetic clearing & soul activation journey to reignite your sovereign soul power through breathwork & light language transmission NYC: Join us at ⁠Soul Immersion: Awaken Self-Trust through Soul Alignment ⁠ on Sunday Nov 16, hosted by Siembra Today at Casa Wellness Sandoval Co-lab in LIC, Queens. 1pm to 5pm. Free to the community.NJ: Join us at Goddess Nature Walk in-person Saturday Nov 22 late morning for a Friendsgiving potluck picnic in the forest, meet other soulful down to earth women and embrace the fall weather before we descend into our wise woman winter time. This is a free community event, come as you are. NYC & NJ: Join us at our co-led women's circle, Womb Wisdom Activation, in ⁠NYC - Dec 7⁠ and in ⁠New Jersey - Dec 17⁠The Triple Moon Goddess Retreat is an 8-day sacred healing, activation and remembrance of your feminine power, your womb's wisdom, and your soul's eternal rhythm with the moon.In this portal, the Maiden, Mother, and Wise woman within you awakens & expands. We are calling in 13 women that:Feel the call to reconnect with her womb, cycles, and feminine power. Are navigating a new threshold, big identity changes, transitions or rebirthing herself after loss.Longs for authentic sisterhood and the safety of sacred community.Seeks to release ancestral and emotional wounds, anger, fear grief, or shame - particularly in the motherline.Desires to embody her next level of freedom, abundance and intuitive power.Desires practical tools and embodied practices to live in alignment with the moon, nature, and her soul.If this speaks to your heart, this retreat was created for you, dear one. Visit our website, submit your application & book a call so we can connect with you :)

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Jay Fiset, best-selling author and founder of The Psychedelic Coach Accelerator. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-329/?ref=278  Jay shares how psychedelics have transformed his marriage, business, and view of leadership—offering a look into what he calls Functional Psychedelics, a practice of intentionally using medicine to expand awareness, connection, and creativity. Together they discuss how to hold trauma-informed space, translate insights into everyday leadership, and why integration is the true measure of transformation. Want to join The Psychedelic Coach Accelerator? Get a special discount with code THIRDWAVE. Go Here. Jay Fiset is a psychedelic educator, advocate, and guide. A best-selling author, global speaker, and mastermind mentor, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs expand both their businesses and consciousness. Through The Connection Experience and The Psychedelic Coach Accelerator, Jay and his wife Cory train psychedelic guides and coaches to integrate medicine work into leadership and relational growth. Highlights: • What "Functional Psychedelics" really means • How couples' journeys deepen emotional intelligence • Integration as innovation in business • The importance of trauma-informed facilitation • Building ethical, scalable psychedelic leadership • Balancing achievement with embodiment • Why business can be a spiritual practice Episode Links: The Psychedelic Coach Accelerator  (Use Code THIRDWAVE for a special discount) The Connection Experience  Integrate In Between Guide Certification  Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Microdosing Practitioner Certification by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute helps you master Paul F. Austin's microdosing protocol and build a meaningful, profitable coaching practice in just 4 months. Early Bird pricing: $4,000 (until November 16). Program begins January 6, 2026. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

Author and psychotherapist Marc Aixalà is on the show to talk to us about psychedelic integration. What You'll Learn About: 

This episode with Dr. Sue McCreadie is going to inspire your entire midlife journey. Dr. Sue is a holistic pediatrician and midlife transformation coach who helps women in their forties, fifties, and sixties move through hormones, heartbreak, and healing with grace and joy. After decades as a Western-trained physician, she followed her inner guidance into reiki, energy work, nutrition, tarot, and numerology, creating a bridge between science and spirit.   In this heart-opening conversation, we talk about: ✨ Midlife as the Second Adolescence — how our forties, fifties, and sixties mirror adolescence, with shifting identities, evolving relationships, and an invitation to remember who we truly are.

** AWS re:Invent 2025 Dec 1-5, Las Vegas - Register Here! **Vice President of Solution Engineering Chris Timmerman reveals how Boomi's integration platform evolved into a no-code AI agent builder on AWS, serving 22,000 enterprises while solving the 95% failure rate in AI production deployments.Topics Include:Chris Timmerman shares his 9-year journey from Field CTO to VP Solution Engineering at BoomiBoomi connects cloud and on-premise systems, helping enterprises move data seamlessly since early 2000sThe platform serves 22,000+ customers, from order-to-cash processes to complex M&A integrationsNew CEO Steve Lucas pivoted Boomi toward generative AI when ChatGPT emergedBoomi approaches AI three ways: internal automation, product enhancement, and customer enablementAI Agent Studio lets users build agents on AWS Bedrock without writing codeAgent Garden marketplace allows partners to share specialized agents for Salesforce, NetSuite, and moreChris reveals 95% of enterprise AI projects fail to reach production due to data issuesAWS partnership since 2018 provides infrastructure plus hands-on engineering collaboration for problem-solvingHackathons with AWS engineers generate excitement and innovative solutions for customer challengesChris advises new AWS partners: "Don't be afraid to ask for help" and be transparentFuture vision: Partner with market leaders like AWS rather than reinvent foundational AI frameworksParticipants:Christopher Timmerman – Vice President, Solution Engineering, BoomiSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

In this episode, join Matt Edwards, CEO, GEMCO Medical and Heather Trumm, Partner Account Manager, VGM & Associates, as they explore the latest advancements in Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology—from extended wear times to new pump integrations—making diabetes management easier and more effective for patients. We also unpack what these tech shifts mean for Home Medical Equipment (HME) providers, who are increasingly seen as the go-to experts in diabetes care. Learn how HMEs can strengthen patient relationships, support physicians, and grow their CGM business through best practices, strategic partnerships, and high-touch service models. Whether you're navigating market saturation or scaling operations, this conversation delivers actionable insights for forward-thinking providers.

Episode 288 of The Business Development Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Nathan Plumb, Managing Director of Fabled Solutions, an award-winning technology company transforming how businesses approach software development. Nathan shares his incredible journey from teaching across Europe and Asia to leading a fast-growing tech firm in Edmonton. His background in education built the foundation for strong leadership, adaptability, and global perspective—skills that have fueled his success in tech and entrepreneurship. Together, Kelly and Nathan explore how servant leadership, creative problem-solving, and an openness to opportunity can redefine what it means to build and scale in the modern business world.The discussion dives deep into the evolution of Fabled Solutions, from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted technology partner for companies seeking smarter, more efficient systems. Nathan breaks down the hidden value in custom software, the power of integration over complexity, and why authenticity and trust remain non-negotiable in business today. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and embracing the unexpected—proof that with vision, adaptability, and a learner's mindset, you can truly turn any path into a platform for success.Key Takeaways: 1. Adaptability can change everything; the ability to pivot opens opportunities you never saw coming.2. Teaching builds exceptional leadership skills through communication, patience, and planning.3. Servant leadership drives stronger teams by putting people first and leading from within.4. The best opportunities appear when you're ready to say yes; success favors those who stay open.5. Failure is a teacher, not an ending; every setback brings lessons that prepare you for the next success.6. Authenticity builds trust; in business, relationships will always outlast transactions.7. Integration is the future; connecting powerful tools creates better results than any single solution.8. Investing in technology early helps small businesses compete with giants and scale efficiently.9. Continuous learning is essential; what worked yesterday won't guarantee success tomorrow.10. Build long-term relationships, not quick wins; the best partnerships are built on trust and shared growth.If you listen to The Business Development Podcast, you belong in The Catalyst Club.

High performers often mistake discipline for proving. This episode explores how to practice without pressure — so you can restore joy, focus, and peace. Learn why real mastery flows from presence, not performance, and how to rewire your brain for peace.For many high-capacity humans, discipline has become disguised defense. You're not afraid of practice — you're afraid of what might happen if you stop.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks why even the most dedicated high performers can lose joy when practice turns into proving. Through the lens of neuroplasticity, she explains how your brain learns safety through repetition — not striving — and how to rebuild a rhythm that restores your energy, focus, and identity.You'll learn how to:Recognize when “discipline” has turned into self-protection.Reprogram your nervous system through repetition in safety, not stress.Shift from proving your worth to practicing your peace.Understand why integration doesn't slow you down — it compounds your impact.Lead teams where growth flows from trust, not tension.Drawing from the later chapters of Tiger Woods' comeback, Julie shows what it looks like to return to mastery with humility, peace, and gratitude. His quiet strength reminds us that excellence doesn't disappear when pressure is released — it deepens.This isn't mindset work. It's Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) — the psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that begins with the who, not just the how. It's not another strategy. It's the smallest internal shift that changes everything.Today's Micro Recalibration:“Practice becomes worship when peace is your measure of success.”And if you lead a team, bring this to your next meeting:“What if growth didn't come from pressure, but from safety?”Integration begins when you remember — peace isn't passive. It's the posture that makes power sustainable.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

In this episode, Haris Ackerman, Director of Integration and Strategic Operations at Virtua Health, shares how the system is improving patient experiences through integrated care, hospital at home programs, and innovative technologies like wearables and AI. He also discusses partnerships with academic institutions and offers leadership advice for emerging healthcare professionals.

This is not your average sexual empowerment story. In this deeply personal episode, I share the unexpected journey of injuring myself during a self-pleasure practice, being diagnosed with Mycoplasma, and the spiral of shame and fear that followed as well as the hormonal dysregulation this pointed to. This is a story about arousal literacy. The all too familiar experience you have when your body says “yes” whilst your nervous system screams “not yet.” It's about reclaiming sovereignty when the very thing that once gave you life, your turn-on, feels like a betrayal. You'll hear me reflect on: - The difference between regulated vs. dysregulated arousal - How pelvic tension, unprocessed grief, and overfunctioning play into sexual shutdown - The relationship between nervous system healing and cervical awakening - And the unexpected medicine of sexual rupture as a rite of passage This episode is part erotic memoir, part nervous system teaching, part spiritual transmission, and it's a real-time unfolding of what it means to fuck yourself back to life... not in a performative way, but through profound honesty and repair. If you've ever felt confused by your body, terrified by your turn-on, or ashamed by your symptoms, this is for you. 00:00 Intro 04:40 The Erotic Spark & Dysrelugated Arousal 11:58 Introducing (Phases 1 & 2) of the 3-phase Path to Orgasmic Sovereignty 22:27 Ancestral Integration + Real-time Alchemy 32:46 Introudcing the Mycoplasma STI + Regulated vs. Dysregulated Arousal 51:06 Female vs. Male Libido + Cyclical Arousal 60:00 Erotic Sovereignty + Holistic Dive into Erotic Self-Repair +Mycoplasma 67:38 Integration & Reclamation

Finding our way to wholeness through integration - of all we are, have been, wish to be - internally and in community - you can be the path to your own completion!

The conversation explores the significant changes in the workplace, particularly the rise of virtual assistance and remote work since 2022. It highlights the challenges businesses face in hiring and onboarding remote workers, emphasizing the need for effective integration into teams to foster a sense of belonging and commitment. Takeaways Virtual assistance has transformed the way businesses operate.Remote work has become more widely accepted since 2022.Many firms struggle with effective hiring practices.Onboarding remote workers requires intentional effort.Integration into the team is crucial for remote employees.Businesses often overlook the importance of proper training.A sense of belonging is vital for remote workers.The approach to remote work varies significantly across firms.Effective communication is key in remote settings.Companies need to adapt their culture to include remote workers.

Im Sommer 2015 flüchteten so viele Menschen nach Deutschland wie nie zuvor. Gleichzeitig aktivierte diese große Fluchtbewegung so viele Freiwillige wie nie zuvor. Zehntausende engagierten sich in der Flüchtlingshilfe. Sie gaben Sprachkurse, begleiteten Geflüchtete zu Behörden, halfen beim Ankommen im Alltag. Zehn Jahre später ziehen fünf von ihnen Bilanz: Warum haben sie sich damals engagiert? Was haben sie dafür aufgegeben? Warum sind manche bis heute dabei - und wie hat sich ihr Blick auf Integration, Politik und Gesellschaft verändert?"Ohne Ehrenamt keine Integration?" erzählt von Engagement, Erschöpfung und langem Atem - und fragt, was passieren würde, wenn die Ehrenamtlichen fehlten. Ein Rückblick auf zehn Jahre Flüchtlingshilfe - und ein Blick nach vorn: Wie kann Integration gelingen, damit die, die sie tragen, nicht müde werden?

Kroger is making history as the first retailer to integrate restaurant delivery directly into their grocery app through an expanded partnership with Uber Eats. Now customers can order their weekly groceries AND dinner from local restaurants in one seamless experience, with special benefits for Kroger Boost members. Chris and Anne discuss why this integration is brilliant for the subscription wars and predict when Walmart will respond with a similar Door Dash partnership. Is this the future of grocery shopping? Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/7d-eJ-WAhfw #kroger #ubereats #grocerydelivery #restaurantdelivery #krogerboost #subscriptionservices #omnichannel #retailinnovation #fooddelivery #seamlessshopping

EchoStar says it will sell a set of wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for about $2.6 billion in exchange for stock in the space startup. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Reflex Aerospace has closed a €50 million Series A funding round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Yanni Barghouty, Co-founder and CEO of Cosmic Shielding Corporation. You can connect with Yanni on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Cosmic Shielding Corporation on their website. Selected Reading EchoStar to sell more spectrum licenses to SpaceX for $2.6 billion- Reuters Kratos to acquire Orbit Technologies - Intelligence Community News Reflex Aerospace Secures Record €50 Million Series A Record-Breaking Optical Power Beaming Proves Path to Scalable Power Grid for Space   Portal unveils Starburst, an ESPA-class rapid-maneuverability spacecraft, and announces Starburst-1 mission on SpaceX in Q4 2026 Firefly Aerospace Closes Acquisition of SciTec National Security Technology Company Starlab Names Leidos as Primary Assembly, Integration and Testing Provider Ecosmic partners with ESA to validate SAFE on Agency satellites Raytheon UK awarded UK Space Agency contract to deliver orbital analyst capability- RTX ispace selected for Japan's Space Strategy Fund project Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael Popcak Isaac developed the Success and Performance Coaching Program and is our guest on this episode. Rachael grew up as a competitive figure skater and dancer, so she knows the love of competition. She has also experienced the intense pressure, anxiety, and stress inherent in sports or any high-pressure endeavor and this is the part of competition she did not like. Early in Rachael's career, she leaned on her faith and the love God had for her, and something shifted in her spirit and this new perspective changed her life. Rachael was able to enjoy and flourish in her God-given talents.   Rachael is the daughter of Dr. Greg Popcak, founder of CatholicCounselors.com and the Success and Performance Coaching Program is a division of her father's company. Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and uses her skills and experience to help people who are in highly competitive, high-performance, high-pressure, high expectation, and/or high stress professions. Her clientele ranges from high school to professional athletes, dancers, doctors, lawyers, executives, anyone who has a position with high responsibility and high expectations. Common among these are people who have unbalanced competitive professions where stress and anxiety are the norm and which, if left unchecked, can lead to unhappy, anxious, and stress-filled lives apart from their field of endeavor. That is where Rachael's new program can help.   Like the other services offered on CatholicCounselor.com, the Success and Performance Coaching Program uses tele-services to help clients achieve their goals. Unlike sports psychologists or other secular counseling services, CatholicCounselors.com bases their services on St. John Paul II's teaching on the Theology of the Body. Rachael explains the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit in the life of a competitor. Disintegration in a competitor can lead to failure, stress, and frustration in their endeavor and can spread to other areas of a person's life. Integration can lead to a sense of calm and confidence that can make success much more attainable and offers a more fulfilling life outside a person's field of endeavor. Rachael explains what to expect in counseling and the benefit of incorporating faith in the process.  An added gem, Rachael explains her favorite definition of “confidence” and why it's important in the life of a competitor (or anybody). Rachael also talks about how most competitors experience unique pressures, expectations, experiences, and their language might be a little different than people with other counseling needs and that's the niche the Success and Performance Coaching Program aims to fill.   For everyone who enjoys participating in sports, or those who enjoy watching sports, Rachael suggests fostering and maintaining healthy relationships around sports is most important. Rachael ends with a heartfelt story where she experienced a time when fierce competition got in the way of enjoying her God-given gifts and those of others.  It's summed up in her adopted motto “I have nothing to prove and everything to share” and where it should lead us all… toward true confidence in relationships with others. It's a motto that works everywhere, on or off the field.   Links: Success and Performance Coaching - Catholic Counselors   Home - Catholic Counselors   https://catholiccounselors.com/playing-for-glory-how-theology-of-the-body-transforms-the-way-athletes-compete/   #catholicsports, #coachingforsuccess, #successandperformancecoaching, #godandathletes, #sportstheologyofthebody

Welcome to Pulse: Amplify, where we sit down with the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of health. In today's show George and Louise chat with Professor Peter Brooks (clinician academic, health systems & workforce policy), Dr Claire Smith (retired GP; social & environmental determinants advocate), and Dr Frank Nicklason (geriatrician, Tasmanian Health Service) on how social prescribing can be integrated into electronic medical records and why this could be a game changer for clinicians and individuals.Resources:A call to integrate social prescribing into health reforms: Croakey articleSocial prescribing: bringing community back to health? LinkA comparison of social prescribing approaches across twelve high-income countries LinkEffectiveness of Social Prescribing for Mental Health Across Care Intensity Needs: A Pre-Post Evaluation in Australia LinkThe Whitehall Studies and Michael Marmot LinkVisit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news.Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+ITFollow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+ITSend us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.newsProduction by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Christina Galbato—entrepreneur, creator, and host of She's WELLthy—for an honest and deeply personal conversation about growth, spirituality, and the courage it takes to start over. Christina opens up about walking away from her multi-million dollar online education business to rediscover who she truly is beyond her success and public identity. She shares how hitting rock bottom became the beginning of a profound spiritual awakening that transformed every part of her life—her work, friendships, and sense of peace. We talk about the messy middle of transformation, the beauty of letting go, and what it means to build a life that's rooted in alignment rather than achievement. Christina also shares the practices that helped her rebuild—like meditation, surrender, and faith—and how she's now leading with purpose, authenticity, and presence. If you've ever felt called to burn it all down and begin again, this episode will remind you that peace, power, and possibility are always waiting on the other side. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence 00:49 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:49 Christina's Journey: From Travel Blogger to Online Course Creator 02:42 Burning Down to Rebuild: Finding Alignment 03:32 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Transformation 11:07 Kundalini Awakening in Bali 16:52 Integration and New Perspectives 21:18 Creating Space for New Beginnings 22:08 The Role of Energetic Matching 22:47 Shifting Focus: From Strategy to Mindset 24:08 Courage to Change and Community Support 26:59 The Connected Table: Building Community 29:44 Reinventing Through Podcasting 31:46 Embracing Singlehood and Personal Growth 34:43 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Influence QUOTABLES: “ One of my biggest intentions with  the rebrand of my podcast, was that I was starting to feel very bored and very itchy with the complacency of what I was doing, and I knew that the gift of that was showing me that it was time to just expand and just express in a new way.” - Julie Solomon  “   I've realized for a lot of my life experiencing addiction and, and recovery and now all these different spiritual things is that I spend a lot of my life and most people spend their lives trying to live outside in. Painting the picture of their life to be perfect and surrounding themselves with people that make them look good or earning a certain amount of money, and just hoping that those external things will soak in and make them happy when really it's about making your internal world aligned, calm, present joy within yourself, so that no matter what happens outside of you, you still remain in that state.” - Christina Galbato GUEST RESOURCES: IG: www.instagram.com/christinagalbato website: www.christinagalbato.com RESOURCES:

Most of the time, I come into these solo episodes with a well-thought-out topic, complete with an outline and bullet points. But today, I wanted to riff organically with no structure. Just me talking about something I've been thinking a lot about lately: integration. Integration is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around in personal growth, but it's often misunderstood. It's the moment where insight turns into embodiment, the thing I like to call the point of no return where you stop trying to “fix” yourself and start actually living what you've learned. Many people stay stalled or stuck here (me!), so I'm here to talk about it! In this episode, I talk about what integration really looks like, why emotions are at the center of it, and how to move through this phase with compassion and curiosity. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why integration is the bridge between who you've been and who you're becoming. The “point of no return” moment when personal growth stops being conceptual and starts being embodied. How emotions play a central role in integration—and why learning to name, feel, and move through them changes everything. What it means to witness yourself first before expecting anyone else to. How tapping into your childlike nature helps you see all the dimensions of yourself and stay connected to your wholeness. Integration isn't glamorous or a mountaintop moment. It's the in-between space where you practice what you know and learn to trust yourself in the process. My hope is that this episode helps you soften into that space and recognize that this, right here, is where real transformation happens. Resources from this episode:  Sign up for my free workshop!  We Are the Stars by The Nunnery (on Spotify) Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ https://andreaowen.com/podcast/701 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tiun is building auth and payment infrastructure that consolidates two traditional categories into one streamlined solution. By combining social login with instant payment functionality, tiun eliminates the standard account creation and credit card entry flow, reducing user onboarding to a two-click process. Operating as merchant of record, tiun serves online entertainment businesses, content creators, news publishers, and SaaS platforms. The company currently reaches 10 million users monthly through customer website placements and is growing transactions 15-20% month-over-month. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Sandro Zweig shares how tiun evolved from targeting news publishers to building a broader entertainment ecosystem, the challenges of creating a market for a combined category, and the data-driven approach to proving ROI before scaling. Topics Discussed: Evolution from news publisher focus to entertainment and SaaS ecosystem strategy Consolidating auth and payment infrastructure into a single category Case study metrics: 20% uplift in paying users with under 1% subscription cannibalization The 2.5x lead generation improvement versus traditional subscription models Building market-specific ecosystems as a B2B2C go-to-market strategy DACH penetration strategy before US expansion Achieving organic exposure through customer website placement Reducing integration complexity to drive adoption in an emerging category GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Geographic density creates B2B2C flywheels: tiun's go-to-market prioritizes ecosystem density within a single market over broad geographic distribution. Users discover tiun on one platform, then encounter it across 3-4 additional properties in their consumption pattern, creating recognition and repeat usage. This required penetrating DACH (100 million people, single language, unified regulations) before considering US expansion. For B2B2C products where end-user familiarity drives business adoption, concentrate on saturating one market until the consumer-side network effect reduces enterprise sales friction. Validate with 6-12 month pilot data before scaling: tiun ran contained pilots with 3-4 customers for a full year before pursuing their long-tail market. This produced case studies showing 20% paying user uplift and under 1% cannibalization—metrics that directly addressed the primary objection (subscription revenue risk). Sandro notes this extended validation period became essential because "there is no market for it yet. We're creating the market." When creating a new category, resist scaling pressure until you have multi-month data that quantifies business outcomes and neutralizes the biggest adoption barriers. Strategic revenue trade-offs accelerate ecosystem development: tiun deliberately adjusted pricing to "pay out more to our businesses to grow a bit faster"—prioritizing transaction volume and ecosystem density over near-term take rate. This economics decision reflected that their value proposition strengthens with ecosystem scale: users need to encounter tiun across multiple properties for the solution to deliver its full promise. When building network effects or marketplace dynamics, model whether lower monetization drives the velocity needed to reach critical mass faster than optimizing for immediate margins. Integration speed directly determines category creation velocity: Sandro identified that "if the sales cycle is too long and integration is too complicated, people won't do it. Especially since it's a product that doesn't exist and there is no market for it yet." They focused on reducing implementation to 2-3 weeks, recognizing that asking companies to replace existing auth and payment infrastructure requires minimal switching costs. For emerging categories where customers must displace incumbent solutions, integration complexity often determines adoption more than feature superiority. Build investor relationships 12+ months before raises: Sandro emphasizes starting fundraising conversations well before needing capital: "If you decide, oh, I need to fundraise right now, then you will automatically get into a cash crunch. Because by the time you have established all the relationships, it just takes such a long time that you run out of money where it really hurts your negotiation power." Treat investor relationship development as continuous rather than transactional—similar to enterprise pipeline development where deals close from relationships built quarters earlier. //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.  Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM  

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join our host, Gabrielle Crichlow, in asking guest Daniel Tausan a very important question: should we believe in science? Together, we discuss what science means and why it matters for our health.In this episode, you'll learn about:Understanding Science: Science isn't about blind faith; it's based on knowledge and facts.Personal Advocacy: Find out why it's essential to advocate for your own health.Knowledge vs. Belief: Discover the difference between knowing something and just believing it.Trust in Experts: Learn how to balance trust in doctors with critical thinking.Variability in Health: Understand that health guidelines may not work for everyone.Importance of Critical Thinking: Get tips on how to spot reliable information versus misleading claims.Science as a Tool: See how science helps us understand the world around us.Continuous Learning: Recognize that science is always changing, so staying informed is important.Community and Connection: Learn how community support can help with health issues.Integration of Knowledge: Find out how to combine scientific knowledge with personal experiences for better health.Gabrielle and Daniel discuss why science should be seen as a helpful tool, not just a set of beliefs. Daniel, a freelance scientist focused on health and communication, shares insights on the need for critical thinking and the changing nature of science. He encourages listeners to engage with scientific information, question claims, and look for trustworthy sources to make informed health choices.Tune in to explore how clear communication, personalized health approaches, and community support can improve your understanding of science and its impact on your life.Who is Daniel Tausan?Daniel Tausan is a freelance scientist specializing in health and communication. He works with everyone from CEOs to everyday individuals, guiding them through what he calls practical longevity—or dissolving disease through applied biology. Daniel shares his scientific frameworks to help strengthen team cohesion, communication, and effectiveness for business and the everyday man. His approach centers on the N of 1 principle—where personalized health becomes a discovery of what's possible for you. He helps you uncover what works best, and when, based on your unique biology, genetics, history and purpose. You can find Daniel:On the web: https://timelinesciences.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timelinesciences/On X: https://twitter.com/TimelineScienceOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-tausan-0330a0293On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJE4qWAAtABWGa8ksxJr1-wFreebie: https://timelinesciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TLS-Issue-1-The-Science-of-You.pdfWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nk5OVRXEgvYRate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: August 5, 2025

In this episode of Workforce 4.0, Ann Wyatt interviews Hendrik Stoltz, CEO of Automated Industrial Robotics (or AIR). They discuss Hendrik's journey from South Africa to the USA, his experiences in the robotics industry, and the importance of cultural transformation within organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges of acquisitions, the significance of employee retention, and the future of work with technology integration. Hendrik emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence in leadership and offers advice for the next generation of professionals. Join us for this week's conversation packed with tips on how people are the center of your business and how acquisitions can integrate products and people- seamlessly.In This Episode:-00:00: Introduction to Workforce 4.0-00:30: Welcoming Hendrik Stoltz of AIR on Workforce 4.0-03:10: Hendrik's Journey and Experience in Robotics-05:58: Cultural Transformation and Team Development-08:53: Acquisitions and Integrations in Business-11:41: Employee Value Proposition and Retention-14:24: Future of Work and Technology Integration-17:07: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence-19:58: Advice for the Next Generation-22:41:Final Thoughts and Networking Opportunities-33:28: Workforce 4.0 OutroMore About Hendrik:Hendrik Stoltz is a globally experienced business leader in advanced automation, packaging, and industrial technology, with over 25 years of executive leadership across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. As President of Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR)—an Ares Management portfolio company—he has led transformational restructuring, diversification, and value-creation initiatives, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Hendrik's career spans leadership roles in multinational firms such as Elopak, where he oversaw global capital equipment operations across multiple continents, and Totally Automated Systems (TA Systems), where he integrated engineering innovation with digital performance management. Renowned for his people-centered, coaching-based leadership, he builds resilient, high-performing teams and cultures that thrive on accountability, innovation, and collaboration. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and multiple patents to his name, Hendrik combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight—applying state-of-the-art automation and data-driven technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness in complex global manufacturing environments. To learn more about Hendrik, connect with him here.

Syrien liegt in Trümmern. Außenminister Wadephul zweifelt an, dass Geflüchtete schnell zurück in ihr Heimatland gehen können. Kanzler Merz sieht keinen Grund mehr für Asyl. Und Sie? Diskussion mit Journalist Borhan Akid, WDR-Journalist, und Moderator Tobi Schäfer. Von WDR 5.

Transpersonal psychologist and dharma teacher Dr. John Churchill joins us to explore how ancient wisdom and modern psychology unite in the path of conscious evolution. Drawing on decades of training in Tibetan Buddhism and developmental psychology, John reveals how the Bodhisattva path—awakening not just for oneself, but for the benefit of all beings—offers a map for our individual and collective transformation.https://livemomentous.com and use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off the best creatine in the game20% off Pique Life Tea:https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyselfGuided Meditation: https://youtu.be/i_5WApfC1pMAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________00:00 Intro 01:38 Humanity's Evolutionary Moment 03:14 Planetary Perspective & Spiritual Transition 04:15 AI as Symbol of Transformation 05:06 End of Time & Psychological Judgment Day 07:18 Destiny vs. Fate in a New Age 09:06 Shift into Love as a Developmental Stage 10:57 Individuation & Inner Sovereignty 12:00 Seven Stages of the Heart-Mind 13:32 What Is the Heart-Mind? 14:02 Reincarnation & Consciousness Evolution 16:02 Awakening in Animals & Soul Development 17:00 Beauty, Goodness & Truth vs. Ego Development 18:43 Ad – Momentous Creatine 19:04 Cartesian Split & Blossoming Intelligence 20:21 Stage 1 – Awakening the Heart Seed 23:06 Stage 2 – Emotional Healing & Astral Awareness 26:08 Stage 3 – Training the Mind & Sacred Sciences 33:15 Stage 4 – Stabilizing Heart-Mind & Path of the Bodhisattva 36:46 Pitfalls on the Spiritual Path 42:00 Stage 5 – Integration & Service46:22 Ad - Pique Life 48:30 Stage 6 – Transcendence & Non-Dual Awareness 56:00 Stage 7 – Embodied Wisdom & Planetary Participation 01:04:00 The Bodhisattva Path in Modern Times 01:11:00 Navigating Glamour & Spiritual Ego 01:18:00 The Role of Practice & Discipline 01:25:00 Collective Awakening & Cultural Healing 01:32:00 Mystical Science & Sacred Technology 01:39:00 The Return of the Sacred Academy 01:46:00 Inner Sovereignty & Social Transformation 01:53:00 Living from the Heart-Mind 02:00:00 Final Reflections & Call to Action 02:06:00 Conclusion ___________Episode Resources: https://www.planetarydharma.comhttps://www.instagram.com/planetarydharma/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

I had the opportunity to sit with down with Nick McWhirter or SHM Architects to explore the nuances of transitional design, the delicate dance between modern and traditional elements, and the intentionality behind every architectural choice. From furniture-driven layouts to aspirational lighting strategies, Nick shares the thought process, research, and we discuss philosophy that transform houses into harmonious, living machines. Listeners will gain insight into how design, balance, and playfulness converge to create both beauty and functionality in contemporary residential architecture. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. What makes a home truly exceptional isn't just the materials or the finishes—it's the careful orchestration of space, light, and style. In this episode, Nick breaks down his approach to transitional design, revealing how subtle choices like shutter placement, dormer adjustments, or color balance can shift a home's aesthetic from modern to traditional. The conversation spans everything from lighting plans and hidden technology to furniture-first design principles and the philosophy behind architecture as a living, breathing machine.  Of course, that idea comes from Le Corbusier and his thoughts on this very subject.  We also discuss the role of photography, the tension between realism and aspirational imagery, and the evolving vernacular of form and function in modern homes. This episode is a masterclass in thoughtful, intentional, and style-agnostic design. Topics and Ideas Introduction & Context Welcome and setup: Exploring transitional design Nick's philosophy: Style agnostic but deeply researched Transitional Design: Modern vs. Traditional Subtle moves: Shutters, dormers, cut stone, and symmetry Playfulness in design: How small details create balance Color palette: Black-and-white schemes as intentional high-contrast statements Design Process & Interior Layouts Inside-out approach: Furniture-driven architecture Achieving balanced asymmetry Experimentation and editing: Knowing when less is more Lighting as a Core Component Invisible vs. visible fixtures: Philosophy of recessed lighting Lighting as both function and art Integration with technology: Wi-Fi, AV, and smart home systems Photography, Aspirational Design & Reality Balancing reality and idealized imagery in marketing Photoshop as a tool to highlight design intent How photography conveys quality of light, space, and atmosphere Form Follows Function & Architectural Philosophy Homes as “machines for living” The role of beauty and human experience in architecture Historical perspective: Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and modern vernacular Outdoor Spaces & Technology Integration Creative solutions: Two TVs on a patio LED walls and emerging tech as part of design storytelling Closing Thoughts & Personal Insights The freedom in design: Few right or wrong answers Nick's passion for music, smoked meats, and lifestyle influence Preview of future conversations and projects Thank you, Nick for the time and conversation. Thank you for listening. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend or colleague who loves design and architecture like you do, subscribe to Convo By Design wherever you get your podcasts. And continue the conversation on Instagram @convo x design with an “x”. Keep those emails coming with guest suggestions, show ideas and locations where you'd like to see the show. Convo by design at outlook.com.

If you think your podcast isn't working, think again. In today's episode, I'm talking to service-based business owners who are ready to treat their podcast like a business asset, not just a hobby. I'm covering the ways that your podcast can be integrated into your business and the possibilities that come from leveraging it correctly. Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you'll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Find It Quickly: Integration vs. isolation (1:17)Isolation in marketing (2:09)Integration in marketing (3:50)Integration with your client experience (5:30)Building a central hub as a thought leader (6:49)Your podcast's big vision and impact (8:57)Why isn't your podcast working? (9:35)Mentioned in this Episode:The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growthConnect with Haylee:Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/dzQF3GZMWuO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an era where enterprises are undergoing a significant re-evaluation of virtualization strategies, our episode dives into the new strategic partnership between Pure Storage and Nutanix. Join industry experts Don Poorman and Erin Stevens as we unpack the latest trends in virtualization strategies and why the timing is perfect for a new approach, and how Nutanix, with its AHV hypervisor, is well positioned with Pure to deliver a solution designed from the ground up for high-performance and enterprise scale. This episode explores the "what" and "how" of the jointly engineered Pure and Nutanix solution, detailing how Nutanix AHV hosts can leverage Pure FlashArray for shared storage, offering an apples-to-apples replacement for traditional setups. We'll cover the details around joint integrations, including the NVMe/TCP connection between Nutanix and Pure FlashArray, and how VMs are managed through Nutanix Prism for a granular vVols-like experience. Learn about the specific workloads and use cases this solution targets, particularly environments needing a balance of computing and networking, and those with high transactional database demands. Gain insights into the current state of the project, including its early access phase with customer feedback, and what to expect regarding general availability coming soon. Finally, get their "Hot Takes" on industry trends, memorable customer screw-ups, and their predictions for the future of data management. For more information, visit: https://www.purestorage.com/partners/alliances/nutanix.html Check out the new Pure Storage digital customer community to join the conversation with peers and Pure experts: https://purecommunity.purestorage.com/ 00:00 Intro and Welcome 04:49 Stat of the Episode 09:53 Current Virtualization Landscape 14:46 Primer on Pure Nutanix Relationship 23:28 Target Use Cases and Workloads 28:12 Details on Integrations and APIs 36:15 Early Feedback on Early Access 40:20 Hot Takes

If you're curious as to whether you have any stored emotions or trauma that might be causing your illness, preventing you from achieving your goals, or even just showing up as the best, authentic version of yourself, I invite you to take my free Stored Emotions and Trauma QuizThat person isn't copying you. They're showing you something you haven't owned yet.In this episode, I delve into the distinction between shadow projection and mirror reflection, and why it matters for anyone who aspires to lead, heal, or simply act with greater integrity. We unpack the subtle ways projection hides in plain sight, how it sneaks into your reactions, and why it's often rooted in the parts of yourself you've pushed away.This isn't about blaming or fixing. It's about awareness, learning to recognize when your judgments are really mirrors, when your triggers are teachers, and when it's time to take back your power from what you've projected. Sometimes the hardest work isn't seeing others clearly, but seeing yourself without distortion. Once you start catching your own projections, everything changes, especially your peace.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:48] What shadow projection really means and how it hides behind judgment[05:36] Why emotionally “informed” people often project the most without realizing it[07:12] The real reason others trigger you, and what it reveals about your inner work[09:45] How mirror reflection helps you see your strengths and wounds more clearly[11:33] The subtle ways wanting validation or being “seen” can expose hidden shadows[13:02] What feeling “not enough” actually signals about self-worth and authenticity[15:21] Why overpraising others can be just as revealing as criticism[18:47] The difference between constructive feedback and projection in disguise[21:40] How to spot, own, and integrate your projections so you stop giving away your peaceFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Dr. Stephanie Davis | WebsiteQuantum Rx | InstagramQuantum Rx | Skool

Johanna Jaakola – Integration Lead, Corporate Development Integration Team, Cisco Tesia Hostetler – Leader, Acquisition Integration Practice, Cisco Johanna Jaakola, Integration Lead on Cisco's Corporate Development Integration Team, and Tesia Hostetler, Leader of Cisco's Acquisition Integration Practice, continue their deep dive into Cisco's integration-led M&A framework. In Part 2, they reveal how integration planning shapes diligence, how value drivers guide surgical execution, and what it takes to coordinate a 180-person M&A community. From day one employee experience to go-to-market complexity and the Splunk mega-deal, this episode delivers practical frameworks for M&A professionals looking to accelerate value creation while protecting what matters most. Things you will learn: Learn how Cisco tests integration strategy during diligence and adjusts execution plans based on findings without losing sight of deal thesis Discover how Cisco structures functional integration leaders, maintains alignment through recurring touchpoints, and tracks everything in a centralized M&A hub Understand how to validate customer stories, align partner ecosystems, and make surgical decisions about when to integrate sales motions versus protecting existing revenue engines _____________________ M&A Doesn't Have to Be So Painful

"10% Happier" by Dan Harris explores mindfulness and meditation as tools for finding greater happiness and well-being. Buy The Book on Amazonhttps://geni.us/10HappierDanHarrisGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/QOLAxzBecome a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsHere are some key themes from the book that can help people who want a better life:1. Mindfulness: The book emphasizes the practice of mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Cultivating mindfulness helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and sensations, leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences.2. Meditation: Dan Harris shares his journey with meditation and highlights its benefits. Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind and training it to become more calm and clear. By incorporating meditation into their daily routine, individuals can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance their overall well-being.3. Acceptance: The book encourages readers to cultivate acceptance and let go of perfectionism. Acceptance involves acknowledging and embracing life as it is, including the inevitable ups and downs. By accepting life's pleasant and challenging aspects, individuals can find greater peace and contentment.4. Emotional Resilience: "10% Happier" explores how mindfulness and meditation can strengthen emotional resilience. Through these practices, individuals can develop the ability to respond to life's difficulties with greater equanimity and bounce back from setbacks more effectively. This resilience allows for a more balanced and fulfilling life.5. Compassion: Dan Harris emphasizes cultivating compassion towards oneself and others. Practicing compassion involves developing empathy, kindness, and understanding. By fostering compassion, individuals can improve their relationships, enhance their connection, and experience a deeper sense of happiness.6. Self-Discovery: The book encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery. By examining their beliefs, values, and desires, individuals can better understand themselves and what truly matters to them. This self-awareness can guide them in making choices and living a life aligned with their authentic selves.7. Integration into Daily Life: "10% Happier" emphasizes the integration of mindfulness and meditation into daily life. Rather than being separate activities, the book encourages readers to incorporate these practices into their routines, such as mindful eating, walking, or even during daily chores. This integration allows individuals to experience the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in various aspects of their lives.Buy The Book on Amazonhttps://geni.us/10HappierDanHarrisGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/QOLAxzBecome a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsRUNSHEETINTRODan Harris introduces us to why he wrote the book, and the issue with the voice in your headPublic panic attack (3m36)Monkey mind and mindfulness (4m02)Three steps (3m12)5 tips to protect (2m54)Embrace the challenge (3m54)MEDITATIONDan speaks about the importance of focusing on one thing at a timeHOW TO BOOST YOUR HAPPINESS BY 10%Dan and his initial reluctance to try meditationDan breaks down the five things he did daily during COVID to protect his mental healthOUTRODan's final tips toward having a 10% happier life, and how to appreciate the difficulty whilst having a sense of humourBuy The Book on Amazonhttps://geni.us/10HappierDanHarrisGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/QOLAxzBecome a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/Moonshots

This episode features the core team behind Sora, OpenAI's groundbreaking video generation platform that became the #1 app in the App Store. Bill Peebles (research lead), Rohan Sahai (product lead), and Thomas Dimson (engineering/product lead with Instagram background) discuss the unexpected viral success of Sora's launch, the product journey that led to the breakthrough "cameo" feature (putting yourself in AI-generated videos), and their philosophy of building a creator-first social network that prioritizes human creativity over passive consumption. They reveal the technical milestones in video generation, their small team size (under 50 people total at launch), navigation of content moderation challenges, early monetization strategy, and their ambitious vision for video models as world simulators that could eventually contribute to scientific breakthroughs by 2028. The conversation captures both the tactical product decisions and strategic philosophy that made Sora a cultural phenomenon. (0:00) Intro(1:35) Unexpected Success of ChatGPT and Sora(3:55) Sora as an Independent App(5:38) Sora Prototypes and Evolution(8:07) User Creativity and Surprising Use Cases(14:46) Celebrity Engagement and Rights Management(17:58) Competition and Future of AI Video Models(25:42) Empowering Creators(31:21) The Evolution of Image Generation(33:36) How Do Models Need to Improve?(42:10) Monetization of Sora(45:54) Global Reach and Cultural Impact(48:38) Moderation and Safety Challenges(50:09) Integration with Other OpenAI Products(52:07) How do Models Learn Physics?(55:16) Quickfire With your co-hosts:  @jacobeffron  - Partner at Redpoint, Former PM Flatiron Health  @patrickachase - Partner at Redpoint, Former ML Engineer LinkedIn  @ericabrescia  - Former COO Github, Founder Bitnami (acq'd by VMWare)  @jordan_segall  - Partner at Redpoint

Summary In this podcast episode, neuroathletic performance and pain coach Jannik Schuster discusses neurocentric training, a method focusing on the brain and nervous system to enhance performance and alleviate pain. Schuster explains how he discovered this approach through personal experience with injuries and highlights its effectiveness in reducing inflammation and pain. He defines neurocentric training as targeting brain and nervous system interactions to improve performance, distinguishing it from traditional training methods that focus on biomechanical structures. Schuster emphasizes the significance of understanding the nervous system's role in pain and movement limitations, advocating for individualized approaches to address specific nervous system needs. He also discusses the integration of neurocentric training with traditional practices, the impact of visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs, and the potential for neurocentric training to become more prevalent in both athletic and therapeutic settings. The conversation underscores the importance of neuroplasticity and suggests resources for those interested in exploring neurocentric training further. Guest Jannik Schuster — Neuroathletic Performance and Pain Coach, M.Sc. in Sports Science, educator, and former elite footballer. After training in the youth academy of FC Augsburg and the professional squad of FC Schweinfurt, Jannik discovered neurocentric training as a breakthrough method to unlock performance, prevent injury, and resolve pain. Educated through Z-Health and grounded in sports science, he now helps others apply neuro-based strategies for pain-free movement and optimal function Content 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:47 Yannick's Background and Introduction to Neuroathletic Training 00:02:49 Definition and Differentiation of Neurocentric Training 00:04:36 Scientific Foundation of Neurocentric Training 00:08:39 Common Misconceptions in Neurotraining 00:10:23 Role of the Nervous System in Pain and Movement Limitations 00:11:55 Neurocentric Training in Rehab 00:14:42 Assessment and Testing in Neurocentric Training 00:21:46 Role of Visual, Vestibular, and Proprioceptive Inputs 00:25:19 Typical Neuroperformance Training Session 00:28:17 Effects Observed in Performance-Oriented Athletes 00:31:01 Athlete Feedback on Neuro Training 00:35:38 Prevalence of Neurocentric Training in Elite Sports 00:37:29 Integration with Traditional Training and Therapy 00:40:08 Incorporating Neurocentric Elements in Daily Work 00:47:03 Striking Changes Observed Through Neuro Training 00:49:23 Resources for Learning About Neurocentric Training 00:51:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Bonus Material Download the referenced transcript including PubMed Links and a high-resolution infographic on this episode as part of your Physiotutors membership on the Physiotutors App. Download the Free App now   Follow our Podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts  

In this powerful episode of The Alpha Male Coach Podcast, Kevin breaks down the core framework of transformation used within the Academy for Consciousness Expansion: the Five Phases of Awakening. This system represents the primary logos of the Academy - a deliberate and structured path that leads men from unconscious survival-based living to conscious, self-authored creation.Kevin begins by revisiting three major analogies he has taught in previous episodes: the holographic reality, the 1% vs. 99% shadow and light expression, and the natural versus matrix world. While each analogy offers a different perspective, they all point to the same truth - human beings live through layers of perception that obscure their access to the deeper reality of consciousness. These analogies serve as the backdrop and context for understanding each phase in the awakening process.The journey starts in Phase One: Awareness. Most people never reach this stage - the recognition that thoughts exist, that thoughts are not facts, and that thinking is observable. Kevin explains how metacognition initiates empowerment and breaks the automatic conditioning of the survival-based “beta condition.”Once awareness is established, Phase Two: Observation of Emotion teaches men that emotions are not emergencies. Kevin explains emotions as biochemical indicators of thought rather than signals of truth or danger. Instead of resisting, reacting to, or buffering emotional discomfort, listeners are encouraged to allow emotions to move through the body while gathering the valuable data they reveal about internal beliefs.Phase Three: Ownership of Action marks a shift from reaction to pro-action. Here, a man learns to stop waiting for motivation and start acting from intention - showing up in discipline, speaking truth, and behaving in alignment with his standards, regardless of how he feels. This is where courage and confidence take form.In Phase Four: Choosing Conscious Thought, identity intentionally shifts. Kevin emphasizes the transformational nature of belief work: changing language from hope to decision, try to commitment, can't to will. As thoughts change, vibration changes - leading to radical shifts in perception, behavior, and results.Finally, Phase Five: Embodiment and Integration represents mastery as a way of being. Standards become internalized. Fear becomes an invitation. Discomfort becomes proof of purpose. The work is no longer something practiced - it is lived. Yet, even here, the enemy of complacency remains, reminding listeners that the path continues and devotion is ongoing.Throughout the episode, Kevin reminds men that awakening is not a destination but a lifestyle - a continual recalibration toward the alpha state. The Five Phases of Awakening provide a clear, logical, and repeatable path for dissolving conditioning, reclaiming self-authority, and elevating one's life to the highest potential.