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Introduction: Why Should I Confess from My Heart? (Psalm 51) Because My God is MERCIFUL AND LOVING (Ps 51:1–2) Because My Sin INSULTS GOD (Ps 51:3–6) 2 Samuel 12:9 – “Why have you despised the word of the LORD, to do what is evil in His sight?” Because My Heart NEEDS RENOVATION (Ps 51:7–12) Because My Worship and Witness is HINDERED BY HIDDEN SIN (Ps 51:13–19) James 5:16 – Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Psalm 51What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Why is sin such a big deal in the life of the Christian and why must it be confessed? What happens if you don't confess sin but keep it hidden?What often keeps you from confessing your sin to God? What often keeps you from confessing your sin to other believers?BreakoutSeparate by gender and confess your sin to one another. Encourage and pray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Who has ever received a bad haircut?Don't point to the person next to you. I'm asking you personally that'd be really rudeWhen I was a kid back in the mid 90s, I got a bad haircutMy barber really messed up my bowl cutAnd that may sound like an oxymoron because you think well a bowl cuts already kind of messed upAnd they're all kind of lame, but mine actually look pretty goodfor bull cuts except for this one timeAnd for the rest of this story, I'm gonna shift to my mom's perspective to give the story some more dramatic weightSo we get home from the haircutLater on that day my mom goes into the bathroom to find quite the crime sceneThere's hair everywhere and there are scissors right on the sinkMy mom didn't need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out what had happened because there is an abundance of evidence right in front of her faceI had obviously tried to fix my bowl cut and made it way worse in the processAnd like any good detective my mom tried to get me to confessShe came up to me and said TaylorDid you cut your hair?I said no I didn'tEven though there's a huge chunk missing right out of the front of my bull cutSo my mom tried a different approachWell, I found hair in the sink. I found scissors and there's a huge chunk just gone from your hairAnd I kept digging my own graves. No that lady messed it upAnd my mom tried one last attempt. She said TaylorYou're not gonna be in trouble for cutting your hairBut you will be in trouble if you keep lying and you don't tell the truthWell, that was the final strawI finally broke down and I confessed like in one of those over-the-top crime dramas on TVI told my mom everything even though she already knew everythingAnd I'm sure that many of you have a similar story to tellIsn't it interesting that no one has to train you to cover up what you're ashamed ofIt comes so naturally to youIt started at a young age and even continues to this dayYou knock over something very valuable in your house as a kid and it shatters on the groundWhat do you do?You pick up all the pieces and you try to hide it somewhere, right?But you're just a kid so you're hiding place stinks and your parents find it almost immediatelyYou hit your brother or sister and they start to weep and to wailWhat's your response?You cover their mouth and threaten him or her to not tattle to your parentsYou finally get your driver's license and you promised your parents you will take care of their carBut then you immediately scratch itWhat do you do?You try to buff out that scratch and try to cover it up with the cheapest paint you can findOr how about now?At work you make a very serious and embarrassingmistakeWhat's your first blush response?To say nothing and hope that no one notices what you didHiding is easyComing clean is hardYou and I struggle to confess our sins to other people and we also struggle to tell God everything that we have doneEven though he already knowsWhat we have doneThis reluctance to be honest about our failures reveals that we have deep issues within our hearts that we cannotignoreThere's a second week of our latest series heart problems what to do when you don't want GodNo matter who you are or how long you've been a Christian you have a heart problem of some kind right nowMaybe it's spiritual lazinessMaybe it's indifference to the things of GodMaybe it's a lack of connection with the Lord in prayer or maybe it's serious doubts that you have about the Christian faith or ahabitual sinThat is hiddenAll of these problems require a surgical solution and not a quick fixLast week we studied the parable of the sower and unpacked the importance of evaluating our hearts to see how seriousof a heart surgery the Lord needs to give usThis morning we will dig into Psalm 51 as the Lord lays out the importance of another surgical solution that we must cooperate with andparticipate inConfession of sinIs this the most popular of topics in the church today?Sin is often affirmed and accepted rather than confessedAnd this is why there are so many unhealthy and dying churchesThis is why there are so many unhealthyhuman hearts within those churchesThat are spiritually withering awayFor you to get better the infection of hidden sin needs to be pulled out by the root and the method of that extraction isheartfelt confessionto the Lord andYour natural response to a message like this a passage like this will be to inwardly cross your arms and dig in your heelsAnd I want to plead with you not to do thatLower your defenses and prepare your heart for what God is going to command you to doSo let's go to the Lord and ask for his help because we certainly need itFather we come to you and we admit that we so often hide from youWe're like Adam and EveFoolishly hiding in the garden when you can see them right thereLord there are people in this room who have others fooled, but they do not have you fooled IPray that today would be the day ofRevealing what has been hidden to others ofConfessing to you what you already knowAnd we thank you for the healing we thank you for the change that you will bring through this genuine confessionWe ask all these things in Jesus name amenThe turn your Bibles to Psalm 51Psalm 51It's important to note that you should never skip the descriptions at the beginning of many of the Psalms because these descriptionsGive you helpful background informationSkipping these descriptions would be like fast-forwarding through the first two minutes of Star Wars asThe music blast the logo appears and the background text of the storyScrolls on the screen in front of you if you fast forward through thatYou're gonna miss a lot of helpful background information that will really lead you not fully understand the storyAnd the same is true for this description at the beginning of Psalm 51 if you skip itYou're not gonna understand why David wrote it in the first placeSo let's see what he says to the choir master a Psalm of David when Nathan the prophetWent to him after he had gone into BathshebaDavid may have been a great king of Israel and a man after God's own heartBut he was not free from sin and heart problems far from it. He committed adulteryand murderHe had sex with a woman who was not his wifeAnd he thought everything was under wrapsAnd no one knew but then BathshebaGets pregnant and the problem is she's married to a man named UriahInstead of confessing what he had done David decides to have Uriah killed in battleThen he movesBathsheba into his house they get married and they have their childIt seems once againThat David got away with these things got freeBut he hadWho was the one who saw what David had done?God himself the one who sees all thingsWe were told this in 2nd Samuel 11 27, but the thing that David had donedispleasedthe LordAnd God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David in his sin and thankfully David doesn't cross his arms and dig in his heelsNo, he confessesAnd he acknowledges what he had doneAnd he accepts the consequences for his sinWhich is the death of his son who was a result of this affairAnd violent division within his own familymoving forwardAnd after this confrontation David writes one of the rawest most hard-hitting songs in the entire bible in Psalm 51David honestly confessed his sinfrom the heartI know what you may be wondering after all this setupTaylor i'm certainly not a perfect person. I've made mistakes in the past. I've never done anything as bad as DavidI'm actually a pretty good person. I'm nice to other people. Why should I?confess from my heartSome of you have a different thought that has that ends with the same exact questionI see why David should confess his sin. He lived in the old testamentBut i'm a christian living after the new testament. I'm covered by the grace of jesus christ. All of my sin has been forgiven. Why should I?confessfrom my heartWell, that is a great question that we're going to spend the rest of this message answering. Why should I?Confess from my heartReason number one because my god is mercifuland lovingMy god is mercifuland lovingDavid kicks off this psalm by getting as low as he can as fast as he canHe humbles himself before his maker and admits his need for compassionIn verses one through two. Let's read that togetherHave mercy on me. Oh godAccording to your steadfast love according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressionsWash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse mefrom my sinDavid makes zero excuses for his sinHe doesn't try to minimize what he has done or try to lessen its seriousnessLike celebrities and politicians who get caught in underhanded scandalsYou know what i'm talking about, right? You've received those press conferencesOr statements from famous people that are non apologeticapologiesOh, what I did was unfortunate. I got caught up in a moment of weakness. I'm sorry if what I did offended anyoneAka what I did wasn't that bad so lighten upDavid doesn't do any of this soft peddling nonsenseHe describes his affair in three different waysas transgressionas iniquityand as sinAnd these three words cross over with one another but communicate different aspects of the same conceptTransgression is purposeful rebellionIniquity is perversion a twisting of god's ways and intentionsSin is falling short and missing the mark of god's holy standardDavid is brutally honest here because he knows that he has abused his role as king to satisfy his own evil desiresDavid knows that he deserves nothing good from godBut david also knows that he serves a god who is willing to forgiveAnyone of anything if that person comes to him in repentance and faithDavid knows that he shouldn't run away from the one who is readyto embrace himIf you have not yet turned from your sin and trusted in christ, what are you waiting for?I have to be honest with youYou are not a good personI am not a good personYou may not have ordered a hit on someone else like david, but you are just as guilty as him ofPerversion, iniquity, and sinYou have rebelled against god's rightful rule and authorityYou have perverted how life should be livedYou have fallen away short of god's perfect and holy standardYou are far more wicked than you could possibly understandBut god is far more gracious than you could ever imagineGod wants to show you mercyHe doesn't want to give you what you deserve, which is eternal punishment in hellGod wants to give you what you don't deserve, which is graceEternal joy in heavenGod wants to show you his steadfast love and his abundant mercyHe wants to blot out your transgressions and erase all record of your evil deedsHe wants to wash you thoroughly of your iniquity and cleanse you of all your sinBut god will only do those things if you ask him toIf you humble yourself before him like david and make no excuses for your evil desires and decisionsYour heart problem may be that your heart is spiritually deadIt needs to be brought to new life in christIf that's the case confess your sin for the very first time and plead for christ's forgiveness and he willGive it to youHe will fix your heart problemHe will give you the solution which is faith in jesus christ and what he achieved by dying on the cross and rising againPlease don't let your pride keep you from the abundantMercy and steadfast love of godWhy should i confess from my heart?Reason number two because my sin insults godBecause my sin insults godDavid goes even deeper in verses three through six to reveal why his sin and your sinIs such a big deal. Let's read that together for i know my transgressions and my sin is ever before meAgainst you you only have i sinned and done what is evil in your sightSo that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgmentsBehold i was brought forth in iniquity and incended my mother conceived meBehold you delight in truth in the inward being and you teach me wisdomin the secret heartDavid has a constant reminder of his affair and murder right in front of him all the timeIn the form of bashebaI think that's one of the reasons why he says my sin is ever before meEvery single time he sees basheba. He remembers that he took her when she didn't belong to himAnd he ended the life of her first husband uraya who was a man of great integrityYes, he wronged this woman. Yes, he wronged her husband, but they're not the ones that david is most concerned about wrongingListen again to verse four against you. You only have i sinned and done what is evil in your sightWho is david most concerned about wronging?The lordNo one matters more than god. So offending him matters more than offending anyone elseEvery sinful thought every sinful word action inaction reaction is an insult to godIt is a slap in his faceAnd this inescapable reality is highlighted when the lord asks a direct question to david through the prophet nathanIn second sancton 12 9Why have you despised the word of the lord to do what is evil in his sight?In the following verse god says that david didn't just despise his word. He despised himWhen you take the word lightly you take god lightlyWhen you disobeyGod's wordYou disobey the one who spoke it into existenceChristians in the room and watching onlineI want you to understand what you communicate to god when you choose to do something that you know you shouldn'tOr you fail to do something that you know you shouldYou are telling god. I love this sin more than I love youWhen you click that link and watch that pornographic video you are telling god. I'd rather look at this than behold you in your wordWhen you gossip and slander you're telling god. I care more about other people think about me than what you think about meWhen you lie and cover your tracks you are telling god. I care way more about my comfortThan honoring youWhen you intentionally disrespect your husbandOr selflessly dishonor your wifeYou are telling god. I'd rather do things my way than your wayin this marriageIn those moments you dismiss god and act like he is worth nothing to youHow insulting is that?If that view of your sin doesn't make you want to confess. I don't know what else to tell youWhen I am rude and disrespectful to my wife, we are still marriedMy bad behavior doesn't divorce or separate me from herIn that moment, but it does affect how close I feel to herAnd I can't enjoy that closeness that fellowship again until I confess to herHow I have wronged herIf you are a true believer in jesus christ, you confess to draw near to the lordIn fellowship to enjoy a closeness with him that you cannot enjoy when you were holding on to sin and refusing to let it goYou confess because you're already forgivenYou confess because you love god and are loved by godSo often we feel like god forsakes usBut he's not the one who forsakes youYou are the one who forsakes himThe hymn come now founten nails this on the headProne to wander lord. I feel it prone to leave the god I loveDoes that describe anyone else besides me this morning?Is your heart problem that you feel distant from the lord because you've been wandering off the path of his wordIf that's you admit that you've strayed because he already knows that you haveConfess that you need his help because god is well aware that you already need his helpDraw near to god and scripture promises that he will draw near to youWhy should I confess from my heart third reason because my heart needs renovationBecause my heart needs renovationInVerses seven through twelve david continues on with morePlease for god to wash him of what he has done and then he pops the hood so to speak and ask god to work on the engineof his heartPurge me with hissup and I shall be clean wash me and I shall be wider than snowLet me hear joy and gladness. Let the bones that you have broken rejoiceHide your face from my sins and blot out my iniquitiesCreate in me a clean heart. Oh god and renew a right spirit within meRestore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with the willing spiritDavid asked god to create in him a clean heartAnd that hebrew word for create is the same word used in genesis one one when god made everythingIn the beginning god created things that were not there to begin withHe did something brand newAnd david is asking him god do something brand new and me creating me something that doesn't existA heart that desires you a heart that would rather choose you than sinAnd david doesn't want this change to be a passing fad or a flash in the pan. He wants it to lastThat's why he says renew a right spirit within meUphold mewith the willing spiritIn other words god, don't let me be lazyDon't let me go back to business as usual. Let this change last for the rest of my daysHelp me to step into who you've created me to be instead of sliding back into who I used to beDavid understands that his life is a marathon not a sprintHe needs to focus on the long termNot just the short termAnd david says something in verse 11 that may have surprised youCast me not away from your presence and take not your holy spirit from meMaybe that verse unlocked a new fear within you and you're starting to wonder waitCan that actually happen? Can god take his spirit away from his people?You just said that god doesn't forsake his people. Aren't you contradicting yourself?Well, I don't have the time to fully explain the theology of this verseSo let me try to do my best in 90 seconds. You can even time me if you really want toIn the old testament the holy spirit did not live within god's peopleas he does todayInstead he would rush upon people and anoint them for specific tasks and rolesHe would empowerthe prophets the kingsJudges and others to say and do what god told them to say and doAnd one such man was king sallThe first king of visual he certainly looked the part. He was tall dark and handsome, but the problem was his heartHe had a heart problem that was never resolvedHe sinned he disobeyed but he didn't truly confess and repent as david wouldSo god took away his holy spirit from sallWhich also meant that he took away the throne from sall as wellAnd that's what david is thinking about in this verse god. Don't let me be another sallDon't take the throne away from me. Don't take your holy spirit and his help away from meBut if you are a follower of christ this side of the cross in the empty tombYou don't need to share this fear of davids because you are sealed and indwelt by the holy spiritHe has made you into a new creation and given you a changed heartThe holy spirit can never be taken away from you just as your salvation can never be taken away from youHow amazing it is to enjoy the blessings that david longed forA brand new heart and the constant presence the constant indwelling of the holy spiritBut you and i often take these blessings for granted don't weWe often take advantage of these blessings and acts as if we don't need to do anythingIn our personal journey of holinessLike david asked god to uphold you with a willing spiritTo maintain this heart that has been given to youYou know who likes new stuffA new car with a new car smellNew shoes that don't stink like a gym locker roomA new phone that can do one do stuff that your old one could nota new carHow about a new house that doesn't have the issues that your last one didAnd i think one of the reasons we like new stuff is that we think we can enjoy a break from maintenance and upkeepIs that trueThat's a really false hope that really goes away very quickly a new car can be trashed in a few daysIf you're not diligent in cleaning it outA new phone can be broken and shattered if you don't have a protective case in screen shieldNew shoes will look very old and gross if you don't spray them out every once in a while and clean the dust and the grime that accumulatesI want you to imagine that a wealthy friend has a brand new house built for you free of chargeThis house is state-of-the-art everything inside and outside the house looks fantasticBut how fantastic will that house look if you never cut the grassIf you never do any upkeep of any kind if you never keep up with ongoing renovationsAs the years pass byThat new house will not look new for very longThe same goes to the new heart that god has gifted to you it needs ongoing maintenance and renovationThis isn't a task you could do once a year really quickly. This is a 24/7 projectAnd we'll talk about this heart maintenance in even greater detail in two weeksBut for the time being I want you to understand that this heart maintenance includes personal time with the lord in prayer and in his wordParticipation in the life of the church not just attend attendanceParticipation in the life of the church and yes ongoing confession and repenting of sinIt's hard to maintain a car and keep it runningIt's hard to maintain a house and keep it looking presentableIt's way harder to maintain your heart and keep it dialed in to the lordWhat's the motivation for this difficult projectWhat keeps you on task on schedule on mission?Well, david gives us the answer in verse 12 restore to me the joy of your salvationYou will not continually maintain your heart if you are not continually blown away that you are saved in the first placeYou will not constantly confess to your father if you are not thrilled that you belong to himAnd you are a part of his familyThe moment you take your salvation for granted is the moment you stop growingIs the moment you stop making progress? It's like all the gas is siphoned out of your tankAre you running on empty in this current season of life?If so ask the lord to fill your tank ask him to restore to you the joy of your salvationAsk that you would once again celebrateThat your name is written in heaven and nothing and no one can scratch it outDo you know what the best thing about me is?That I belong to jesusAnd if you're a christian the best thing about you is that you belong to jesusDo you truly believe that this morning?Is that a truth that's on the forefront of your mind and fills your heart?If not ask god that it wouldBecause otherwise you're not going to grow and your heart problem will not be solvedWhy should I confess to my heart final reason because my worship and witness is hindered by hidden sinBecause my worship and witness is hindered by hidden sinLet's wrap up with verses 13 through 19Then I will teach transgressors your ways and sinners will return to youDeliver me from blood guiltiness. Oh god. Oh god of my salvation and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousnessOh lord, open my lips and my mouth will declare your praiseFor you will not delight in sacrifice or I would give it you will not be pleased with the burnt offeringThe sacrifices of god are a broken spiritI'm broken in contrite heart. Oh god, you will not despiseDo good design and your good pleasure build up the walls of jesusThenWill you delight and write sacrifices and burn offerings and whole burn offerings then bulls will be offered on your altarDavid's heart is broken in contriteAs we studied a few months ago in the beatitudes david is poor in spirit and one who mourns over his sinDavid understands that his sin doesn't just affect himIt affects everyone in positions underneath of himIt affects everyone in israel as the nation goes as the king goes so goes the nationIn this section david isn't me focused. He is othersfocusedHe asked to be used for god's purposes. Listen again to verse 13 that I will teach transgressors your ways and sinners willreturn to youdavid wants to be a living testimony of god's grace and kindnessVerses 14 through 15 deliver me from blood guiltiness. Oh god. Oh god of my salvationAnd my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. Oh lord open my lips and my mouth will declare your praiseDavid wants to demonstrate what it truly looks liketo holy worship godVerse 18 do good design and your good pleasure build up the walls of jr.David doesn't want to hoard all the blessing for himself. He wants jr.And all of israel to experience the blessing of god as wellDavid isn't interested in keeping his sin a secret any longerHe's ready to go public with it and one of the ways he does this is by writing this psalm that we are readingright nowThink about it. How many transgressors have been taught? How many sinners have returned to god because of this psalm?How many countless numbers of sins have been confessed because david gives us a clear example of how to do thisIn a godly way, but this wouldn't have happened if david kept his sin a secret and only confessed it to godConfession increased david's worship andstrengthened his witnessAnd the same can be true for you as wellconfession will increase your worshipand strengthen your witnessBut the problem is you often believe the exact oppositeYou think to yourself, I don't want to ruin my testimony. So I'll just keep my struggles to myselfI won't tell anyone about my failures except godThat is a horrible planThat plan is pride disguised as humilityThat plan is self-interest disguised as an outward focusPlease listen to me. There is only one sinless person in all of existenceAnd this person is without a doubt not you or meNo one will benefitFrom a false image of your fake perfectionPeople will only benefit from a true image of your genuine confessionHow many unbelievers could you point to the forgiveness of christ by sharing how you have experienced his forgivenessHow many fellow believers can you remind can you remind them of that?It is a good and godly thing to be transparent in the body of christYou can model that because so often we think this isn't a safe placeBut this should be the safest place to confess our sins and be honest with one anotherFor the rest of my life, I'll never forget one particular night at Geneva college during my freshman yearWhen my guy friends and I were completely honest with one another about what we struggled withAnd to a man we all admitted that we at one point had struggled with pornography useI'll never forget the looks on people's faces. Everyone was shocked. We were all amazed because each guy thought he was the only oneBecause that's how satan wanted us to feelaloneisolated selfcondemningNo one wants you to confess your sin less than satanHe doesn't want you to confess to godHe doesn't want you to confess to others because then you will receive loveAnd prayer that will help you to make those needed changesListen to james 516Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one anotherThat you may be healedIt is so healing to shine a light on what you've kept in the darkIt is so freeing to unearth what you've kept covered upIt is such a blessing to share what you have done to a person who is ready to build you upwith the truths of the gospelYou don't need to hide your sins any longer because god himself has already hidden his face from your sinAs we close let me ask you what sins are you so desperate to keep hidden?What are you holding on to and refusing to confess to god and to those who are willing to help you?Maybe it's a sexual sin of some kindMaybe it's a substance abuse problem. Maybe it's an anger issue or a pattern of lyingMaybe you've destroyed someone's reputation and they don't even know itMaybe it's an all-consuming worry that no one knows the full extent of besides you and godWhatever it is you can and should confess it to the lord and your loved ones todayNot next week when you've had more time to think about it because you're just going to talk yourself out of it in the meantimeNot when it's more easy and convenient. No, it's never going to be easy and convenient to confess your sin do it todayBut I know what some of you are thinking taylor you just don't get itIf I share this secret my life will be ruined. I'm going to hurt so many peopleWell over the past 10 years in ministry, I've had people confess some doozies to meAnd then to other people who need to knowAnd guess what it was hard. It was painful, but they survivedAnd most those people not only survive they are thriving right now. They are closer to god than ever beforeIf you don't plan to confess to godThat tells me that you may not truly understand his saving graceIf you don't plan to confess to others that tells me that you don't actually plan to changeYou should confess from your heart because god is ready to pour out his love and mercy upon youYou should confess from your heart because you shouldn't want to indulge in what insults godYou should confess from your heart because you are in desperate need of renovationYou should confess from your heart because hidden sin will shipwreck your worship of god and your witnessto everyoneThere is no better place to come and confess our sin in the table of the lord supperThis god-given meal reminds you of god'sGiven solution to your heart problemThe sacrifice of his one and only sonJesus christ came down from heavens that you could join him thereSomedayHis heart was set upon the cross so that your heart could be transformed and set to worship him foreverand everAs you come to the lord and communionwithhold nothing from himBecause he withholds nothing from youOur servers can now make their way forward as well as the worship teamYou don't need to belong to this church to take part in the lord supperBut you do need to belong to jesus christIf you have not yet confessed your sins and asked jesus to save you please remain seatedBut please don't just tune outPlease considerHow your sin has offended godHow it has hurt others and how it has damaged your own soulBut also find hope in the fact that you can lay those sinful burdens down at the foot of the crossAnd receive forgiveness today

Have you ever hesitated before telling someone you pulled a tarot card to help make a decision - because you could feel their “that's cute” energy before the words even left their mouth?Same.In this episode of Stay Magic, we're busting the myth that magic is simply window dressing, overly woo, or only for a certain type of person. Whether you're navigating toddler meltdowns, work meetings, chronic fatigue, or just trying to feel more like yourself again—intentional living with energetic awareness (aka real-life witchery) is one of the most practical tools you've got.You'll hear:Why practical magic isn't about escaping life - it's about showing up more powerfully in itHow to use rituals and magical tools (like tarot, crystals, and moon phases) in your everyday decision-makingThe difference between performative spirituality and deeply anchored self-leadershipReal examples of using magical practices to regulate your nervous system, ground during chaos, and create sacred space in the middle of your real, messy lifePlus, Sara shares a simple daily ritual you can start right now - no fancy tools required.Because here's the truth:The most powerful magic makes you more of who you are.Ready to Make Magic Your New Normal?If this resonates, check out our Enchanted Journey Membership where we bring intentional living, moon magic, and witchy self care into everyday life. You'll find:Monthly co-witchings to set your intentionsSeasonal rituals to align with the Wheel of the YearA community of women who get itYou're not too old, too late, or too “woo” for this.You're exactly where you're meant to be.

If you're in the thick of it emotionally right now — riding the waves of overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, or just “off” energy — this episode is a warm, grounding hug for your nervous system and soul.In today's transmission, Nikki shares 5 powerful reminders to help you navigate emotional intensity with presence, grace, and deep compassion. This episode is truly for the moments when we feel "disconnected" from our power and out of touch with our higher awareness.Expect to walk away feeling soothed, empowered, and reconnected to your truth.This episode is for you if:You're feeling emotionally overwhelmed and unsure how to process itYou feel like you are in a "forgetting" phase and forgetting your power You're on a healing journey and want to deepen your emotional resilienceYou want to stop over-identifying with your emotions and start holding them with graceYou're ready to feel safe in your body, even when things feel messyTune in now and let this be the reminder your soul was calling in.Connect with usPodcast Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ooom.pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ooom.pod Connect with Nikki: Nikki's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oathtogrowth Nikki's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oathtogrowth

How do you build a thriving physical therapy business in the middle of Manhattan while surviving cancer—three times—and undergoing a lung transplant? You lean on grit, community, and the undeniable will to live, love, and lead.Meet Cynthia, a force of nature in the PT world and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Cynthia shares:Her experience as a three-time lymphoma survivorStarting her first PT clinic at age 29 with a platinum Amex and a dreamHow Team in Training and endurance sports became both personal therapy and business rocket fuelThe leadership lessons she learned scaling seven NYC clinic locationsWhy building a practice is a lot like training for a triathlon: painful, joyful, and always worth itYou'll hear about resilience, self-talk, business mistakes, and the moments that shaped her as a healer and leader. Whether you're a clinic owner, PT student, or just someone navigating adversity—this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why PTs Make Great Storytellers00:22 – Cynthia's Life-Defining Grit02:50 – Starting a Practice After Cancer05:30 – Business Failure, Then Business Boom08:00 – Treating Patients Through Chemo10:30 – A Second Diagnosis and Choosing Fertility13:40 – Endurance Training as Healing17:00 – Building Client Cohorts Through Triathlons19:15 – Coping Mechanisms and Self-Talk23:00 – Leadership Lessons from Scaling in NYC25:10 – Strategic Partnerships: Can't Do It Alone27:30 – Building a Brand That Heals and Inspires

Have you ever been called ungrateful, selfish, or disloyal by your mother just for setting a boundary, speaking your truth, or simply because you exist?In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we're talking about what happens when a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother turns the tables and calls you the problem. Whether she accuses you of betrayal, labels your healing as disloyalty, or punishes you for pulling away, the pain of these attacks runs deep and can leave daughters drowning in guilt, confusion, and shame.We'll unpack:Why narcissistic mothers often accuse their daughters of being ungrateful or selfishHow emotional abuse and gaslighting distort your reality and erode your self-trustWhat it really means when a mother can't love, not because she won't, but because she's emotionally incapableThe difference between actual selfishness and the healthy self-protection daughters are entitled toHow to anchor into your wise mind when trauma brain tells you to go back and fix itYou are not the problem and in this episode, you'll learn how to start believing that.Join Tuesday Group or Thursday Group: Supportive spaces for daughters navigating the mother wound Learn more about the Mayhem Daughters community If this episode spoke to you, please consider leaving a rating or review. It helps other daughters find the show and reminds the algorithm (and me) that these conversations matter.

APPLY FOR MASTERMIND HERE BUY "GET OFF THE TOOLS HERE"In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Life of KG, Katie sits down with her client and friend, Georgia Jackson, founder of The Salon Box in Essex. Georgia opens up about the full journey of building her dream salon, from working 14-hour days alone in a tiny back room to now leading a team of six, training apprentices, and earning recognition as a Remi Cachet Super Stylist.Whether you're just starting out in the industry or looking to scale your business sustainably, this episode is packed with real talk, valuable tips, and reminders that the hard work is worth it.What we cover in this episode:- Georgia's journey from apprentice to salon owner- Building a clientele and brand from scratch- The reality of burnout and learning to set boundaries- How hiring an apprentice changed her life- Choosing employed vs. self-employed teams- Going VAT registered and what to prepare for- Her game-changing experience on a business retreat- Manifesting her dream brand collaboration (yep - it happened on my retreat!)- How face-to-cam video transformed her confidence and contentThis episode is for you if:You're thinking about opening your first salonYou're struggling with team building and want real adviceYou've ever questioned if it's all worth itYou want to scale but still love being on the salon floorYou're ready to grow a salon and a personal brandFollow Salon Box here

You've read the books. You've tried the deep breaths. You've told yourself, “Just calm down.”But when overwhelm hits? Your body's still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse.Here's the truth: you can't out-think a dysregulated nervous system.Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline.In this episode of Alive & Well, we're unpacking what really happens in your body when you're overwhelmed—and why somatic tools (not more hacks or habits) are the key to feeling calm, grounded, and in control again.

Send in a question or comment via text.How do real anxiety therapists apply mindfulness principles when working with real anxiety clients in real therapy sessions? Let's check out part two of my chat with therapists Lauren Rosen and Joanna Hardis. We all make heavy use of the principles of mindfulness in our practices, and in our daily lives.What you'll learn in this episode:Why "being present" isn't about feeling calm or peacefulThe concept of being "aggressively present" when anxiety strikesHow mindfulness is really attention training, not relaxation trainingWhy meditation for anxiety is like going to the gym for your attentionThe difference between facts and the meaning we make of factsPractical ways to interrupt anxiety spirals in the momentWhy you can't just decide to be mindful only during panic attacksKey takeaways:Mindfulness in anxiety treatment isn't gentle - it's about slamming on the brakes when your mind races toward catastrophic conclusionsThe goal isn't to eliminate anxiety, but to develop a different relationship with itYou have to practice attention skills during calm moments to access them during triggered momentsRecovery means feeling real fear but knowing you're not in real dangerIf you missed part one (episode 318), go back and listen to that first for the complete conversation.This episode offers a practical, no-nonsense look at how mindfulness actually works in anxiety recovery - not the soft-focus version you might expect, but the real-world application that helps people move forward in their recovery journey.Resources mentioned:Lauren Rosen: theobsessivemind.comJoanna Hardis: joannahardis.comMore resources at theanxioustruth.comRemember: there are no small moves in recovery, only valuable ones. Keep at it - you can do this.Support The Anxious Truth: If you find the podcast helpful and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee. Other ways to support my work like buying a book or signing up for a low cost workshop can be found on my website. None of this is never required, but always appreciated! Interested in doing therapy with me? For more information on working with me directly to overcome your anxiety, follow this link.Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

Today, we're talking about something that every artist encounters—but few talk about openly: rejection.Whether it's a juried show, a gallery application, or simply putting your work on social media, the fear of hearing “no” often holds artists back in big ways. But here's the truth: rejection isn't the problem. It's the meaning we attach to it that creates so much pain and paralysis.Antrese breaks down:Why rejection feels so intense—and why that's totally normalThe science behind the physical response to rejection (it's not all in your head)How your brain turns a simple “no” into a worst-case-scenario spiralReal stories from Growth Studio artists navigating fear, discomfort, and unexpected winsWhat it means to build rejection resilience—and how to do itYou'll also hear about a two-month Rejection Challenge happening inside Growth Studio, and why some artists are already discovering that the “no's” they feared are turning into surprising “yeses.”If rejection has ever stopped you from taking action, this episode is for you.Links and Resources:Learn more about Growth StudioConnect with Antrese: @savvypainterpodcastLike what you hear?Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more artists find this show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this, send it their way.Support the show

You trained for it. You lived it. You gave everything to the job—until one injury took it all away. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the silent and often overlooked grief that comes with career-ending injuries and medical retirement (Amazon Affiliate). For first responders, the job isn't just a job—it's an identity. So when injury, illness, or medical retirement forces that chapter to close, what's left behind is often grief no one talks about. This episode dives into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual toll of losing the career you loved—not by choice, but by circumstance. If you've felt lost, angry, numb, or invisible after leaving the job due to injury… you're not alone.

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like your mind is all over the place? Emails. Notifications. News. Noise. We live in a world designed to hijack our attention, and it's working. Attention Is a Superpower In a world this noisy, your ability to focus isn't just helpful. It's everything. Viktor Frankl found purpose in the darkest of places by choosing where to direct his mind. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered flow while surviving war by focusing on a single game of chess. Louis Zamperini endured torture by turning his attention toward faith and forgiveness. These weren't magic tricks. They were choices. Repeated. Intentional. Life-saving. What You Focus On Becomes Your Life Science backs it up. As Dr. Andrew Huberman says, “The ability to focus and direct one's attention is the distinguishing factor between those who will succeed and those who won't.” That's not just about work or goals. That's about everything. Your relationships. Your health. Your sense of self. Because attention doesn't just shape what you see. It shapes who you become. Train Your Attention Like Your Life Depends on It You don't have to escape to the mountains or delete every app on your phone. You just have to start noticing where your attention goes, and gently bring it back to what matters most. Ask yourself: What am I really focusing on right now? Is it helping me or draining me? What would happen if I chose differently? Your attention is yours. Don't give it away without a fight. Until next time, stay focused and stay free.  

Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part burnout series! In this episode, we're starting at the root: identity. If you're a high-achieving SLP (or OT or PT) who gets told you're “a lifesaver,” “the only one who gets it,” or “the one who always says yes”... it's time to ask: Is your job your entire identity?I'm covering:How well-meaning validation keeps us stuck in burnoutThe hidden cost of being the “fixer,” the “flexible one,” or the “overachiever”Why compliments feel good—but can trap us in people-pleasingA mindset shift that lets you love your career without losing yourself in itYou'll also learn how to: ✅ Identify the role you play at work (and whether it aligns with who you actually are) ✅ Audit your schedule for obligation vs. intention ✅ Start reclaiming an identity outside of your productivity To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharpLearn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

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Send us a textI've known Amber for a long time. She was an OG at SOS and back then I could sense something was off, but I didn't know the full story. I didn't know she was quietly fighting a battle with food, control, and over-exercise that was stealing so much more than just her energy—it was stealing her presence. Her joy. Her health. Her period.It wasn't until we recorded the Infertility Series that I learned the whole story—and damn, it hit me hard.In this episode, Amber gets brutally honest about what it's like to live inside the mental spiral of orthorexia and exercise addiction. We talk about how that level of control shows up in everyday life, how it impacts relationships, and what it takes to finally break free. Because this isn't just about food or fitness. This is about being so consumed by the need to control, that you miss out on life itself.She talks about:Losing her period for years—and why that was the wake-up callHiding disordered habits behind “health”Why presence is the real flexThe little moments that helped her start healingWhat it looks like to work out and eat because you love yourself, not because you hate your bodyIf you're listening and your stomach is turning a little, or you're recognizing something in yourself or someone you love—listen all the way through. Amber's story is powerful, but more importantly, it's proof that healing is possible.You don't have to stay stuck. There's a way out. The door is open.

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What might I say to a newer ballroom dancer that was just getting started? This was asked of me in a recent coaching session with a brand new bronze level dancer. I answered her questions and decided to pass some of the answers on to you. Even as a seasoned dancer, I think you will find yourself in these 7 pieces of advice:Crash into itYou can't skip suckingNever stop having funMaintain a sense of sovereigntyResults are just a tool, not the truthMinimize mental inputCompete (or perform) as soon as you canListen in and enjoy!!Go HERE to get on my waitlist for my group coaching program! Scroll to the bottom and click on the "JOIN THE WAITLIST" button!Join my Facebook Group,⁠ JOYFUL BALLROOM ⁠to be a part of a fun, positive ballroom dance community!

This week, Rudi is joined by transformational coach, speaker, and Flipping the Lid podcast host, Brian Bogert, for one of the most powerful conversations ever recorded on The InPowered Life. At just seven years old, Brian's life changed forever after being run over by a truck, severing his left arm. What followed was a 33-year journey through physical, emotional, and mental pain—and ultimately a radical awakening.In this episode, Brian unpacks how trauma shapes identity, how emotional pain manifests in the body, and how true healing requires surrender, not force. He breaks down how to shift from performing through pain to living in aligned presence. This is a masterclass on personal freedom, self-awareness, and the power of vulnerability.If you've been fighting to hold it all together, this episode might just set you free.

Got a question or feedback? Send me a text!The Second Half Can Be the Best Half… If You Train for ItYou're not too old to feel strong, energized, and in control again—you might just be out of practice.In this episode, Healthspan coach Aaron Shaw breaks down why most of the physical decline we associate with aging is actually due to disuse—not destiny. And more importantly, how to flip the script in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.If you've been feeling tired, heavy, or off-track… this is your reset button.Midlife isn't a decline—it's a performance phase. But only if you train for it.

So your books are looking a little empty, and you're wondering… “How the hell do I get more clients without resorting to cringey sales tactics or paid ads I can't afford?”This episode is the business masterclass you didn't know you needed.I'm lifting the curtain on the exact strategy I used to go from a totally empty consult room (literally no clients booked), to packing out events with 100+ people, and booking 40 new dream clients the very next day.

You've read the books. Taken the courses. Done the therapy. But you're still stuck—trapped in a loop of overthinking, overdoing, or overwhelmed healing. Sound familiar?In this raw and real episode, Dr. Andrea Moore shares the true root cause of stuckness that most trauma-informed, somatic, and self-help work completely misses. And she introduces her new self-paced course, Meet Yourself: The Key to Getting Unstuck, designed specifically for people like you—those who know where they want to go but just can't seem to take that next step.Why nervous system tools, journaling, or therapy might be reinforcing your stucknessHow healing and overachieving can both become subtle trapsWhy "doing more" (even more rest) isn't always the answerHow striving for a better version of yourself can backfireThe mindset shift and somatic practice that finally moves people forwardThe one thing you need before any practice or protocol can actually work

Send us a textIf you're here, it's because something painful happened and maybe you've never fully said it out loud.In this deeply soothing episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, I guide you through a healing meditation for women who have experienced physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse. Whether you've spoken about it or held it quietly in your heart, this space is for you.You'll be gently led to:Reconnect with your body and breathRelease tension stored from traumaSpeak loving truths to yourselfCall in safety, peace, and your voice againBegin reclaiming your story with compassionThis meditation is not gonna fix you it will remind you that you're already whole, already brave, and already healing. 

Is your wife overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally drained—and even when you do try to help, it feels like you're still falling short?In Part 5 of this raw and practical series, we dive into the hidden weight men often carry: the belief that needing support means you're not strong enough. That you should already have it figured out. That if your wife is struggling, it must be your fault—or your job to fix it.In this episode, you'll hear:Why trying to “fix her feelings” often backfiresHow shared vulnerability can create spiritual intimacyWhy your wife's struggles don't mean you're failingThe difference between offering support and hijacking her growthHow true partnership means honoring her revelation—not replacing itYou'll also hear real experiences of women learning how to ask for support without handing over the steering wheel—and how their husbands showed up with empathy, not solutions.This episode is for men feeling the pressure to be everything… and for couples learning that true intimacy comes through mutual discovery—not control.Want to read more about this topic? ⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/the-battle-of-perspectives-laman-nephi-and-the-power-of-faith/Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfNQYddKqtMCheck out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/marriage-repair/⁠

Great news -- the expressions are back!"Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are available now for you to stream. Click this link to subscribe on your favorite player: https://essential-english.captivate.fm/listenIn the meantime, enjoy this sample episode!--Learn the English expression, "Expression: Look forward to"Are you happy or excited about something in the future? If so, you're "looking forward to" itYou can look forward to an event, an activity, or even a time of year. If you have plans to see a movie this weekend, you can say, "I'm looking forward to seeing the movie." That means you're happy about it.If it's just been a long, cold winter, you might even say, "I'm looking forward to the warm weather." That means, you'll be happy when the weather gets warmer.What about if something will happen and you're not happy about it? Just say you're not looking forward to it. "I'm not looking forward to this party." That means, the party is coming...but you don't want to go.So remember: "look forward to" is all about the way you feel about something that's coming in the future.--Like this episode? Sign up to our free e-mail course on English expressions: https://plainenglish.com/essential-expressions-course

Most people run from problems. Preston Brown builds businesses around them.He believes every sale is simply a solution to a problem—and if you can solve enough of them, you can build real wealth without sacrificing your time, health, or freedom.Preston is a prolific entrepreneur and systems thinker who automates, optimizes, and scales companies across real estate, lending, construction, and service industries. He's built a 9-figure portfolio of cash-flowing businesses by identifying everyday frustrations and turning them into opportunities through strong systems and self-managed teams.In this episode, you'll learn how Preston structures his businesses so they don't depend on him to operate, how to spot hidden profit leaks in your operations, and how to turn recurring problems into scalable income streams—all while freeing up your time to focus on what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn: 1.) The “4 Flows of Capacity” framework that fixes broken businesses fastMost business owners don't know where they're bleeding time, money, or energy. Preston shares his simple but powerful system—Leads, Sales, Delivery, Cash—and how identifying the weakest link in these flows can unlock exponential growth.2.) Why Return on Time (ROT) is the new ROI—and how to design your business around itYou'll learn how Preston optimizes for time freedom, not just profit—and how applying ROT, ROM (Return on Marketing), and ROE (Return on Emotion) has helped him build a business portfolio that supports his lifestyle, not consumes it.3.) How he turned a $12M lawsuit into the best thing that ever happened to his companyWhen a shady developer put Preston's real estate empire at risk, he could've folded. Instead, he went public, led with integrity, and earned even more trust from banks and partners—proving that doing the right thing when no one's looking is the ultimate business strategy.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/235Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Goons!In this episode of The Bate Escape podcast, I chat with ThiccyNick! The co-founder of the jack off party, Columbus Jacks! "Columbus Jacks is a private social organization that hosts group jack-off events for adult men (ages 18+) in Columbus, OH and surrounding areas. Our diverse membership seeks to embrace and empower men of all sexual orientations to explore male sexual energy through masturbation and mutual touch"In this episode we chat about:The bate scene in ColumbusGiving and taking back consent Why sensuality in men is hot!Why talking about work at the bate party is not itYou can learn more and follow Columbus Jacks at the following link: https://linktr.ee/cbus_jack sYou can follow me @: https://linktr.ee/BeastlyB8RPlease like, share, subscribe and comment on this episode!Have a burning question you need answered? Or a comment or opinion you want shared, contact me at thebateescapepod@gmail.com and I'll read it on the pod!Thanks for listening!XXX, Beastly

You told yourself it would be a short break… but now it's been weeks (or months), and your podcast is still collecting dust. The guilt? It's real. But here's the truth: pausing your podcast doesn't mean you failed.In this episode, I'm breaking down podcasting guilt: what it is, how it sneaks into your creative process, and how to come back to your show with compassion, clarity, and confidence. Whether you've ghosted your feed or are just feeling a little “meh” about your mic lately, this episode is the pep talk you need.Inside this episode:The real reasons podcasting guilt shows up (hint: it's deeper than missing an episode)Why executive dysfunction and identity can make podcasting feel impossibleHow perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking keep you stuck in shameA gentle journal prompt guide to reconnect with your original podcast visionWhy you don't need to return with a rocket-launch plan3 soft re-entry options that make your comeback easier and more sustainableA reminder that your capacity isn't a character flaw—and neither is taking a breakThis episode is for you if:You're feeling disconnected from your show but still love the heart behind itYou've paused and want to return, but feel too ashamed to open your host accountYou want to build a podcasting workflow that actually fits your life nowWant to Reset Your Podcast With Support? If you're nodding your head and thinking “this is me,” I've got you. Book a Podcast Reset and get a personalized roadmap to return to your show with intention, ease, and strategy.Let's Connect DM me on Instagram or Threads: @SONIVIAStudios Shoot me an email: rue@sonivia.com Tell me where you're at with your podcast. I always want to hear your story.Your voice still matters. Your show is still worthy.Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell SpenceUp An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

HE BUILT 50 STR UNITS AND STILL WORKS A 9–5.Ron Curtis didn't quit his job.He just built a business so efficient that he didn't have to.In this episode, Ron breaks down how he:Turned a $3,700 house hack into a 50-property portfolioCleared over $10K in credit card debt and now manages $300K in available creditUses his 9–5 income to fuel real estate moves without burnoutBuilt systems, VAs, and SOPs to scale without stressTeaches financial literacy by living it, not just posting about itYou'll also learn:Why relationships > money in cohostingThe mindset shift that tripled his capacityAnd how he helped one client buy a $1M building, just from Airbnb cash flowThis episode is proof you don't need to quit to win.04:30 – Market Momentum: Flips, Deal Flow, and Fear-Based Opportunity09:00 – Financial Literacy First: Foundational Principles for Entrepreneurs13:30 – Zero to Fifty Listings: Scaling with Systems and Strategic Partnerships18:00 – Designing Teams for Freedom: SOPs, VAs, and the Org Chart Blueprint22:30 – The Mindset Shift: Working On the Business, Not In It27:00 – Simplify to Scale: Letting Go of the Noise and Focusing on ROI31:30 – Buying Back Time: Vertical Integration and Efficiency Hacks36:00 – Real Client Wins: How STR Cashflow Changed Lives and Bought Freedom41:00 – House Hacking & Books That Sparked a Million-Dollar PortfolioGuest Bio:Ron Curtis is a native Washingtonian and the founder of a short-term and mid-term rental management business based in the Washington, DC area. Ron's journey into short-term rentals started with house hacking—he leveraged first-time homebuyer programs to purchase his first home, a turnkey $423,000 property, for just $3,700 out of pocket. He converted his basement into a studio efficiency and listed it on Airbnb. As Ron traveled, he realized his basement was consistently booked and covering his mortgage. That's when he fell in love with the concept of Paycations—earning passive income while exploring the world. He built an automated, scalable business model that allows him to manage rentals from anywhere with just WiFi and a reliable cleaning team. Over the last 3.5 years, he has organically grown from managing one property to 50—all while working a full-time 9–5 government job in DC. Ron loves to share his insights on scaling a short-term rental business, automation strategies, and how others can achieve financial freedom through short-term rentals. Guest Link:www.instagram.com/wavy_stayGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com

HE BUILT 50 STR UNITS AND STILL WORKS A 9–5.Ron Curtis didn't quit his job.He just built a business so efficient that he didn't have to.In this episode, Ron breaks down how he:Turned a $3,700 house hack into a 50-property portfolioCleared over $10K in credit card debt and now manages $300K in available creditUses his 9–5 income to fuel real estate moves without burnoutBuilt systems, VAs, and SOPs to scale without stressTeaches financial literacy by living it, not just posting about itYou'll also learn:Why relationships > money in cohostingThe mindset shift that tripled his capacityAnd how he helped one client buy a $1M building, just from Airbnb cash flowThis episode is proof you don't need to quit to win.04:30 – Market Momentum: Flips, Deal Flow, and Fear-Based Opportunity09:00 – Financial Literacy First: Foundational Principles for Entrepreneurs13:30 – Zero to Fifty Listings: Scaling with Systems and Strategic Partnerships18:00 – Designing Teams for Freedom: SOPs, VAs, and the Org Chart Blueprint22:30 – The Mindset Shift: Working On the Business, Not In It27:00 – Simplify to Scale: Letting Go of the Noise and Focusing on ROI31:30 – Buying Back Time: Vertical Integration and Efficiency Hacks36:00 – Real Client Wins: How STR Cashflow Changed Lives and Bought Freedom41:00 – House Hacking & Books That Sparked a Million-Dollar PortfolioGuest Bio:Ron Curtis is a native Washingtonian and the founder of a short-term and mid-term rental management business based in the Washington, DC area. Ron's journey into short-term rentals started with house hacking—he leveraged first-time homebuyer programs to purchase his first home, a turnkey $423,000 property, for just $3,700 out of pocket. He converted his basement into a studio efficiency and listed it on Airbnb. As Ron traveled, he realized his basement was consistently booked and covering his mortgage. That's when he fell in love with the concept of Paycations—earning passive income while exploring the world. He built an automated, scalable business model that allows him to manage rentals from anywhere with just WiFi and a reliable cleaning team. Over the last 3.5 years, he has organically grown from managing one property to 50—all while working a full-time 9–5 government job in DC. Ron loves to share his insights on scaling a short-term rental business, automation strategies, and how others can achieve financial freedom through short-term rentals. Guest Link:www.instagram.com/wavy_stayGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com

What if burnout isn't a breakdown… but a breakthrough?In this episode, we explore how quantum principles—like energy, vibration, the observer effect, and non-locality—can be powerful tools for healing burnout at its roots. If you're open to a more expansive, interconnected view of reality, this conversation may change everything.We dive into:How your consciousness shapes your experience of burnoutThe illusion of time, and how healing doesn't have to be slowWhy burnout might be a signal from your soul, not a sign of failureThe energetic shift that makes rapid recovery possibleWhat professionals really want from their leaders—and how to embody itYou don't need to "try harder" to recover. You need a new way of seeing. One that reconnects you to yourself, your purpose, and the vast creative energy available when you stop resisting and start allowing.✨ This is burnout recovery on a whole new frequency. Reach out if you're ready to step into a new paradigm of healing at https://mini.dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comBurnout Recovery eCourse: https://go.dexrandall.com/beatburnoutFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallTWITTER: @coachdexrandallor join the FACEBOOK group for burnout coaches onlyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1030925731159138See https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin and support coach Lurinda sit down with Mads, a Shadow Alchemy Certification student whose journey from sceptical single mum to shadow work coach reveals the transformative power of embracing vulnerability. What started as judgment toward Lurinda's career shift eventually led Mads to her own breakthrough moment, showing how our strongest resistance often points directly to our deepest healing. This episode dives into the messy reality of feminine and masculine energies, the freedom that comes from surrendering control, and how shadow work creates profound shifts beyond just mindset.This episode is for you if:You pride yourself on being "hyper-independent" but secretly feel exhausted from doing it allYou've tried traditional therapy but still feel stuck in the same patternsYou're curious about shadow work but have been skeptical or resistant to trying itYou're a coach who wants to understand how to create deeper, more lasting transformations for clientsWhat we'll cover:Why our harshest judgments of others always reveal our own shadowsThe misconceptions about feminine/masculine energy and how they impact our ability to receive supportHow shadow work differs from traditional talk therapy in creating rapid transformationThe real responsibility that comes with being a transformational coach and why proper training mattersKey Points and Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and WelcomeCaitlin introduces Mads, with Lurinda sharing how they connected and Mads' inspiring journey to Shadow Alchemy.05:29:00 - The Transformational First SessionMads shares the powerful shadow work session that changed everything, allowing her to embrace her feminine energy and open up to receiving support.12:21:00 - The Feminine-Masculine ConversationA nuanced discussion about what feminine and masculine energies actually mean beyond societal gender roles and gender norms.25:15:00 - Motherhood and Slowing DownExploring how motherhood created a craving for connection and presence despite societal pressure to "do it all."30:05:00 - Confronting Judgment as ShadowMads reveals how her judgment of Lurinda's career shift was actually jealousy of her boldness and confidence.41:45:00 - Beyond Talk TherapyMads discusses the limitations of traditional therapy compared to the action-oriented transformation of shadow work.48:36:00 - The Ethical Responsibility of CoachesAn important conversation about safety, trauma, and the responsibility coaches have when doing transformational work.Resources Mentioned:Shadow Alchemy Coaching Academy: @shadowalchemycoachingacademyConnect with Mads on Instagram: @madsleonard__Follow Lurinda: @perspectivebylurindaConnect with Us:Loved this episode? Screenshot it, share it, and tag us with your biggest takeaway. Your journey from resistance to transformation might be just what someone else needs to hear today.P.S. If you've been curious about shadow work but something's been holding you back, this is your sign. The transformation you're resisting is usually exactly what you need. Visit shadowalchemycoaching.com to explore certification or book a session with one of our coaches.

On this episode of the Blerd By Nature Podcast we return for A Shot of Kurosake. Here we will be reviewing and discussing episode 1 & 2 of Soul Eater. Other segments in this episode include:Vibe Guys - Where we catch up with each other since the last episodeOff The Cuff - Where a topic is brought to the table and we discuss itYou can reach out to us to ask questions, provide review suggestions and give feedback:By email at BlerdByNature@gmail.comOn Instagram @BlerdByNatureOn Facebook at Facebook.com/BlerdByNatureOn twitter/X @BlerdByN8ture

Welcome to Part 4 of the Viral Videos for Business Series!Today, I'm walking you through an original piece of content that exploded to over 1.3 million views on Instagram. No remix. No trending audio. Just strategic content that worked. I'm breaking down: - How this viral video combined emotion, entertainment, and education- The on-screen text strategy that kept people watching to the end- How to prompt engagement in your videos to spark shares and comments- What business owners often miss when their Reels blow up—and how to avoid itYou don't need to be in the wedding industry to apply this strategy. This episode is for entrepreneurs ready to create content that connects and converts.What You'll Learn in This Episode:[01:18] The Backstory: My Wedding Dance Coach Business and This Viral Reel [03:45] Why This Video Surprised and Delighted Millions [04:13] The 3 E's of Viral Content: Entertaining, Educational, Emotional [07:28] The Hook Strategy That Stops the Scroll [09:24] How I Prompted Engagement and Boosted Comments [10:51] How I Taught and Sold Without Sounding Salesy [11:49] The Importance of Optimization and Niche Alignment [12:48] How to Repurpose Winning Ideas Instead of Starting From ScratchKey Takeaways:Viral content doesn't need remixes, trends, or even you on camera. It needs a strategy.Use on-screen hooks and curiosity-building text in the first 3 seconds.Invite your viewers into the conversation. Ask questions in your Reels to boost engagement.Optimize your Instagram profile before your video goes viral, or you'll miss out on conversions.When something works, recreate and repurpose it. You don't need a brand new idea every week.Resources & Links:Join The Hot Reels VIP WaitlistViral Father-Daughter ReelCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, ELIZABETH MARBERRY:WORK WITH ELIZABETH Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram Follow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

Episode 5 means we're finally warming up and getting good at this podcast thing. Bug and Matt talk about big brains and unexpected knives, and deliver 2 brand-new cool songsJam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠DeepBlueInk ⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our artwork and squeezing us into his busy schedule!If you'd like to download the demos we showed off, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us!Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc!Please rate / review and share the show (and our music) with friends!-- SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE BELOW --Prompt: "Warming Up"----Bug's Song-----Title: Waiting for the Snow to MeltAdditional Challenge: coooooolLyrics: You were the first one that I thought ofwhen the forecast called for snowyou said you'd race me to the bottomand you took off down the slopesYou were the coolest on the mountainmaking sure everyone knows ittaking shortcuts off the trailwhile we just wondered "where'd he go"You said the loser has to buy a beerwhen we're back down at the lodgeand you knew I didn't drinkyou also knew you never lostI'd find you grinning, waiting for mebut I didn't mind the costit was worth it for the storieswhen you got a little sloshednow the mountains warming up as welland we're just waiting for the snow to meltcut to the crispest day of winteryou could see it in your grinweaving past all the beginnersskiing faster than the windwhen I beat you to the bottomthat's when the fear kicked inI MAY not know a lot but knowyou'd never let me winnow we're just waiting for the snow to meltWe're just waiting for the snow to melt to find something we lostsomeone taken by the mountain in a grave made out of frostAnd when we find your body I will send word to your momshe's the only one still holding on to hope after this longyeah we're just waiting for the snow to meltYou had the kind of wild spirit everyone else tries to fakeyou lived a life devoid of fear only an avalanche could takenow when our friends start drinking I'm the first to raise a toastcause you're the first one that I think of when the forecast calls for snowNow I'm just waiting for the snow to meltto get a break and thing of something else---- Matt's Song -----Title: Warming UpAdditional Challenge: Must be SHARPLyrics:you're just warming up to me nowi know that i can be a little too much sometimesalright maybe most of the timeI know that I'd struggle to love someone like me butYou can see itYou can see itYou can feel the swing and swayAll my crazy, random flailingLooks like dancing when you do it with meCan't you feel itCan't you feel itI'm just warming up to this nowNot so long ago I would sooner die than be knownBut you are gentle and slowAnd the further this goes i swear to god it's almost likeI can see itI can see itStrap me to the spinning latheTake your tools to all my failingsDecorate the floor as you cut them awayI can see itI can see itBut now I'm realising I could see it all this timeOh why do I only like myself when I'm reflected in your eyesI can see itFor the first timeHow I outsourced all my smiling to youHow I gave inGave up learningLet you carry me cause you offered toHow'd I miss thisHow'd I miss thisHow'd I miss thisHow I'll miss this How I'll miss this

I realize everyone who listens to How I Made It In Marketing is not a marketer, per se.Entrepreneurs also listen. Not native to our industry, so to speak, but you still need to know it well enough to get customers…so you can run your business and do whatever it is that you really are passionate about.Well take heart in a lesson from my next guest – everything is learnable. Even marketing. Even photo shoots.To hear the story behind that lesson, along with more lesson-filled stories, I sat down with Connor Swegle, CMO and Co-Founder, Priority Bicycles [https://www.prioritybicycles.com/]. Priority Bicycles started by raising $565,000 on KickStarter 11 years ago, and now has 35 models and fields 25,000 orders a year. Swegle manages four brands – including e-comm, omnichannel, advertising, and events – with a core nimble team of six.Lessons from what he madeEverything is learnableWhatever they said about lemons and lemonadeYour worst friend is still better than your best marketingYou can (and should) be yourselfPeople want your story – be brave enough to tell itYou are not aloneDiscussed in this episodeJoin us to learn how to craft a Customer-First Objective in Session #2 of MEC200: Design Your Offer [https://join.meclabsai.com/design-your-offer] on April 10th at 1 pm EDT (from MeclabsAI, MarketingSherpa's parent company).Creative Social Media Marketing: When to break the rules (podcast episode #129) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/creative-social]Strategic Advertising and Marketing: It's not what you make, it's what you make possible (podcast episode #117) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/strategic-advertising]Email Marketing: 3 award-winning lessons about relevance [https://sherpablog.marketingsherpa.com/email-marketing/email-awards-winners-relevance/]3 case studies of marketers that made a positive change in customers' lives (while getting results for their business) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/positive-change-marketing-case-studies]Content and Communications: Tenacity, keep it simple, authenticity works (podcast episode #33) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/content]Get more episodesSubscribe to the MarketingSherpa email newsletter [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/newsletters]to get more insights from your fellow marketers. Sign up for free if you'd like to get more episodes like this one.For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages [https://meclabs.com/course/ free digital marketing course. Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application

3 Steps to Create a Clear Business Strategy That Gets You HiredDo you ever look at your beautiful website, all your offers lined up, and think “Why isn't anyone booking with me?” You're not alone. In today's episode of Unjaded, we're unpacking why your ideal clients might be clicking away—and what you can do to change that.This episode is packed with practical strategy—because here's the truth: if you're confused about your offers, your audience is definitely confused. When you confuse, you lose.I'm walking you through three essential steps to create a clear, aligned pathway for your audience to follow—so you actually get hired. Whether you're a healer, coach, or Human Design practitioner, this is the structure your business needs to grow with clarity.Here's what we'll cover:✨ How to differentiate yourself in a saturated space—plus a real case study from one of my Human Design clients✨ Why clarity in your offers creates confidence in your audience (and how too many choices is killing your conversions)✨ A simple client pathway strategy that works with your Human Design—not against itYou'll also hear why your lead magnet might be hurting you more than helping, how to design a welcome sequence that sells, and why integration is the key to building deeper relationships with your clients.This is the exact process I'm working through with private clients right now—and I want you to have it too.

You can't lead from depletion — and you definitely can't sustain success without your health.In this bold, movement-based episode of the Ambitious & Fit Podcast, Michelle reveals why your body + health aren't optional… they're foundational. Because how you treat yourself behind the scenes is the true measure of leadership—and others can feel it.This episode is your reminder that:✨ Your energy is your business card✨ Your habits are your self-respect in motion✨ Your body + health are your brand—and they deserve to be treated like itYou'll learn:

If You Feel Stuck, This is for YouYou're smart. You're capable. You've done all the “right” things.So why does it still feel like you're running in circles, waiting for clarity, motivation, or the “right time” to finally move forward?Here's the truth: Stuck is not a circumstance. It's a thought loop.And I'm going to show you exactly how to break it in my Get Unstuck Masterclass on March 7th at 1 PM EST.Why You're Stuck (And How to Get Out of It)You don't need more strategies, productivity hacks, or another book on mindset. You need a shift in how you think about yourself and what's possible for you.In this live masterclass, you'll learn:✅ The real reason you feel stuck (it's not what you think)✅ Why action isn't the solution—until you fix THIS first✅ How to stop second-guessing and start making bold movesThis is NOT a fluffy webinar.I'm giving you the exact process I use with my coaching clients to get unstuck, create momentum, and build the confidence to take action now—not someday.Are You In?Click here to save your spot → https://fabulous-originator-6309.kit.com/587cce7cbaYou don't have to stay stuck. You just have to decide to change it. I'll show you how.See you on March 7th.

On this episode Pat sits down with Milena Oliveira, Partner of Latin American early-growth fund Volpe Capital to dive into the dynamics of investing post Series-A, portfolio construction and making concentrated bets in a few select opportunities. We dive into why LatAm Tech entrepreneurs and VCs can produce top tier returns, and Volpe has the data to back it up. You learn about- Volpe's investment thesis- How to convince LPs to bet on the asset class and invest in multi-vintages- The maturity of LatAm tech entrepreneurs and how they are thriving not only despite the adversity but because of itYou can find Milena on LinkedIn here. Want to stay up-to-date on latest episodes? Follow The Enthusiast wherever you are getting your podcasts and make sure to check out our newsletter on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠ to stay up to date on our latest episodes with founders and investors beyond the Valley. Follow Pat on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠.

AND WE ARE BACK! Season 3 kicks off with Bug and Matt catching up on their names, their goals, and of course, their favorite party tricks.Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to DeepBlueInk for our artwork and squeezing us into his busy schedule!If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showed off), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us!Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, etc! Please rate / review and share the show (and our music) with friends!-- SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE BELOW --Prompt: "Not Guilty Anymore"----Bug's Song-----Title: Guilty VerdictAdditional Challenge: "Party Trick"Lyrics:CongratulationsGimme your hand and let me shake itA signature is all it takes, an engraving on the dotted lineand then you've made itTurn on the news, kidEveryone's got their eyes on you, kidYou'll get the credit for producing this, in truth,all I did was introduce it... the rest is you, kidYou took the news like its a sermon but, but when I heard itthat shit hit me like a guilty verdictGood news, you tell me I deserve it butI didn't earn it, I didn't earn thisSo have your way, thenI'll take the money and the fame, thenThis is what happens when you're waiting on your breakand no one tells you when to say "when"And if I lose itI have no way to reproduce itJust watch me crawling back to you, sit backI'll ask for second chances you'll refuse itThe rest was you, kidYou took the news like its a sermon but, but when I heard itthat shit hit me like a guilty verdictGood news, you tell me I deserve it butI didn't earn it, I didn't earn thisI made a deal with the devilI meant what I said when I said I'd do anythingDidn't think we'd make it as far we didarmed with our party tricks, all that we're carryingI made a deal with the devilI meant what I said when I said I'd do anythingToo late for take-backs or argumentsonce you have started it, take it and bury itYou took the news like its a sermon but, but when I heard itthat shit hit me like a guilty verdictGood news, you tell me I deserve it butI didn't earn it, I didn't earn this---- Matt's Song -----Title: Pardon MeAdditional Challenge: Last Line == First LineLyrics:I went and did some things that I shouldn't have done(I guess) I got a little carried awayEverybody's done it, got their gun and gone to congressTried to overthrow democracyDon't act like it's a big dealIt was just a party baby, hardly anybody was killedTreason isn't treason when you do it badlySo how about a solid from daddyPardon mePardon meI won't ever do it againProbablyI mean no guaranteesYes I learned my lesson, I guess you'll always pardon meSay good boy and pat my bumThat was just a goof, a gaffe, a blunder, and a good dry runI swear that I will love and serve, honour and obey theeSo How's about a favour for babyPardon mePardon meI won't ever do it againProbablyI mean no guaranteesYes I learned my lesson, I guess The best defense is a presidentWho let's us get away with whatever we pleasePardon meI went and did some things that I shouldn't have done

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Hoping the absolute best for you in 2025! To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber and grab a copy of this album, Be Attentive To What They Take From You.No pillow for me this yearBlack-eyed peas collared greensNo despairRemember all the services of yesteryearBut I'm going to the next one so clearFurther convinced hope shines in the darkSo when I tell you keep faithI hope you take it to heartThe ingredients obedience selflessnessPeace love and righteousnessYou cannot purchase thisJust kerchief thisKeep it in your pocketAnd the longer you liveThe more they'll try to stop itConvince you it's too heavyCompel you to drop itBut keep itYou'll need itIn lean times like theseCuz on the other side it transforms to keysWhat are you looking for my friend?Are you waiting for the suffering to end?Are you waiting for the chains to rust?What if it's dangerous?What if all dreams dry into angeldust?What if there really aint nobody saving us?What if the grave of a slave is the name to trust?So what you rave and cuss?It's just a game to us!When you frustratedInvitation tame to usDon't even speak to usPipsqueak to huh?!Enumerated miseducatedDisgrace to usThe love that I have it adds valueLooking for the least to show you how youAre priceless the nicestIn spite of the crisisThis is what Christ isWhole time you watching for meI'm watching youI seen what they did to youHow they mistreated youIt's typical that the bully try to play heroSmiling in our face but we knowAnd I know you know that they ain't my kinfolkImma Rock him to show that I'm no joke This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.baddestchaplain.com/subscribe

On this podcast, I talk to Jessi Walter Brelsford, the owner of Taste Buds Kitchen.We discuss how you can operate and own a Taste Bud's Kitchen doing something that you love, cooking!  This business uses cooking as entertainment. Taste Bud's Kitchen model includes:Kids parties, date nights, corporate team building, and moreMake sushi, pasta, cupcakes, and everything in betweenPlus, it's BYOB!You teach your clients to cook and have fun doing itYou'll hear about Taste Bud's Item 19 and weekly average revenuesThere are A LOT of opportunities across the country for youSend me a text3 ways I can help you make money through franchising: - Learn the basics from my weekly newsletter - Work directly with my team to buy your first franchise - Scale your franchise to 8-figures by joining my private community Find me on X / Twitter, LinkedIn, & YouTube

70% of us use phones for our work, yet we all know how much they distract us.  As productivity is crucial for any business I wanted to speak to an expert to help manage this necessary evil.Dr Kristy Goodwin is a neuro-performance scientist & Australia's leading expert on peak performance in the digital age. Her book Dear Digital, We Need To Talk enables individuals & organisations to enhance their performance & productivity in the digitally-intense world we live in & conquer tech distractions. Keep listening to hear Dr Kristy's advice on how to use digital tools to help us and not hinder, how to work in tandem with your neurobiology to achieve your goals & why rest really is a super power.Kristy's advice:Know your goals Success must be sustainableListen to your body; you cannot outperform itYou will have 4 - 6 hours a day of best performanceRemember that time spent not conspicuously working is often the most valuable productive timeFocussing our eyes on a small screen or area triggers a stress responseWe are programmed to sigh, or exhale fully, every five minutes; however, staring at screens typically means we are holding our breathWe are more successful if we can direct our focus and avoid distractionLeave margins - ie. blank spaces, unprogrammed gaps It is NOT about the hours you put in - it's about the outcomesBe clear to others about how you wish to be contactedIdentify when you are at your most productive You can bundle your notifications Have a VIP list and block everyone elseSleep is vital; get to know your own sleep pattern and keep it regularAs a founder, make sure you - and your team - enjoy not just the results of your work but the process itselfTech robs us of our time, our energy and our attention; be aware of this and take controlLive by design, not defaultFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts. Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2023 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. FF&M recommends: LastPass the password-keeping site that syncs between devices.Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesBuzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

Our bad days are our good days. And this is not to bypass the pain you are going through. This is not to say, YAY YOUR DEVASTATION IS AMAZING, or to say you deserve it. What I hope with this episode is that you see the beauty in you and the beauty that comes from it. In this episode I talk about: You recognize your resilienceYour learn more about yourselfYou feel so damn good after overcoming itYou recognize how wise you are / how much you have learnedPain is wisdomLet me support you! Head to my website HEREFollow me on Instagram HEREChanneled Email Reading HERELeave a review, screenshot it, and message me on IG or my email (hello@themodernmedium.co). You'll receive a free 20 min tarot session or 30 min psychic mediumship session.

We used to love watching "Extreme Home Makeover" as a family on Sunday nights. It was incredible to see a house transformed or built in just a week. Imagine if change in our own lives could happen that quickly!But the truth is, it doesn't work that way. Even those shows don't show the countless hours of preparation and the many people involved in the process. If we want to see real transformation in our lives, we need certain key elements. That's what we're discussing in today's show. So, “Move that Bus!” and tune in!Life Transformation Takes DesirePeople who excel in things are passionate about itIf you want to change your life, you have to want to do itYou have to have a desire and a motivation to make it happenThe desire has to move past momentary feelingsWe have to find our way and internalize our desire or our transformation will be short-lived or won't even startLife Transformation Takes WorkIf we want to see change in our lives it will take work on our partWe can learn things from people but we still have to do the workThis means we will often crawl before we walkNot everything comes easyGet rid of the expectation to be instantly good at something and decide to go on the journeyLife Transformation Takes TimeTransformation is a life-long process and we are never doneThere isn't a finish line in lifeRetirement isn't a finish lineThere is always something for you to grow and transform inWhen you decide that you are on a journey, you can relax and enjoy itCHALLENGE:What is an area you need to do transformative work in? Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual?What is the first step you need to take?Take it then take the second step and so forthStart the journey and plan to stay in it for the long haulRESOURCES TO HELP YOU THRIVE AS A MAN========================Thriving Man Coaching Resources4D MODEL FREE PDFLearn about the 4 fundamentals of a Successful LifeDiscover OUR SPEAKING AND HOW WE HAVE EMPOWERED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD

(2:00) Squatters and Replacement ChaosNow the Venezuelan Prison Gang is involved in ChicagoSanctuary Cities map of where they're welcome and a satire map of areas they need to avoidWATCH police refuse to do anything to illegals because "sanctuary city"Escalation of gang wars and resentment for preferential treatment75% of arrests in NYC are illegalsGOP is part of the Great Replacement as Gov Stitt (R-OK) wants more migrants to take American jobs.  Trump as well, but no criticism of Trump by MAGAThe Fantasy Election League of Presidential PageantsListener comments on replacement chaos(26:51)What to do when there's NO HELP coming from the governmentListener from AustraliaNew South Wales government admits they lied and exaggerated Covid "cases" — and WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO"The Greatest Crime" in history says Naomi Wolf of the mRNA shots — and they targeted reproduction for depopulationRFKj calls for "a reckoning for immoral homicidal" TrumpShots yet endorses TrumpNo licensed Covid injections for children, yet 3 shots are on the children's schedule within the first 9 monthsWhy vaccines are essential to pediatricians' financial survival(59:43) A prayer request for my family (1:05:44)UK teacher arrested, AGAIN, for not using preferred pronouns — THIS TIME AT HOME.  Police tell the man they're doing their duty.  Are they?Book publishers SUE FLORIDA TO FORCE TAXPAYER FUNDED PORN FOR KIDSSkull & Bones indeed — "Yale Divinity" students begin with SPELL led by a self-identified "Queer Witch".  Students had to chant individually.  A lesson in intimidationNot a "Trad Wife" dressing up in '50s attire, this Complementarian Wife truly gets it.  WATCH the clipAfter states stop abortion, federal courts give the states' federal funding to PLANNED PARENTHOOD!4 of 5 Conditions Met for Civil War says "Fourth Turning" Author. "Fourth Turning" author whose theory of cyclical history has been widely referenced in defining society by generations, says only one more condition is necessary for civil warThe Trump Delusion is getting stronger with Christians who say the only hope is Trump.  These are disciples of Trump in whom their REAL faith is placed, NOT Christ(1:52:30) How's the law PROHIBITING HUMAN SACRIFICE working for Uganda? They're called witchdoctors there.  Here, they're called Planned Parenthood.  And, one of the last very late term abortionists speaks out — "I love it". (2:08:26) The Presidential Pageant & Lottery — Only 7 States Get to Play and the Game's RiggedEven IF counted honestly, your vote won't make a difference unless you live in these 7 "battleground" states — but there ARE things you can/should do.  The pageant is to distract youHey, Alexa: The incredible bias built into Alexa.  Is it to galvanize the bipolar partisanship?WATCH — Trump says he lostWATCH — boasts he saved NATO as he pushes to make NATO even bigger as he did just before Ukraine war startedWATCH — says he'll release files of his pal EpsteinWATCH — talks again of releasing JFK files (he won't, he's completely owned by intel agencies)Time magazine laughably argues for the healthiness of junk food after RFKj talks about how it is affecting our health(2:29:20) Listener comments (2:33:07) Commie-nomics of Lala & DemsRon Paul: Both Trump & Lala are ignoring the Great Danger facing AmericaAfter Lala copies Trump on eliminating tax on tips, California Republicans call the Democrats' Bluff and Dems Vote NONY Deputy Chief of Staff to Hochul charged by FBI as an Agent of ChinaLala's Manchurian Candidate, Tim Walz — Did he notify the military or get permission about his Maoist pilgrimages to celebrate Chinese communism when he was a soldier?Will Lala's pushing of transgender rights cost her votes?  MAGA doesn't think issues matter unless it's an issue where Lala is out of step and they can use itYou won't believe the priorities of those who oppose transgender gaslighting.  What's THE most important aspect to them?(2:56:01) UK Labor Party is Literally a Soviet-Era Joke Remember the Soviet car joke that Ronald Reagan told?  Forty years later, the UK Labor commies ARE literally that jokeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) Squatters and Replacement ChaosNow the Venezuelan Prison Gang is involved in ChicagoSanctuary Cities map of where they're welcome and a satire map of areas they need to avoidWATCH police refuse to do anything to illegals because "sanctuary city"Escalation of gang wars and resentment for preferential treatment75% of arrests in NYC are illegalsGOP is part of the Great Replacement as Gov Stitt (R-OK) wants more migrants to take American jobs.  Trump as well, but no criticism of Trump by MAGAThe Fantasy Election League of Presidential PageantsListener comments on replacement chaos(26:51)What to do when there's NO HELP coming from the governmentListener from AustraliaNew South Wales government admits they lied and exaggerated Covid "cases" — and WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO"The Greatest Crime" in history says Naomi Wolf of the mRNA shots — and they targeted reproduction for depopulationRFKj calls for "a reckoning for immoral homicidal" TrumpShots yet endorses TrumpNo licensed Covid injections for children, yet 3 shots are on the children's schedule within the first 9 monthsWhy vaccines are essential to pediatricians' financial survival(59:43) A prayer request for my family (1:05:44)UK teacher arrested, AGAIN, for not using preferred pronouns — THIS TIME AT HOME.  Police tell the man they're doing their duty.  Are they?Book publishers SUE FLORIDA TO FORCE TAXPAYER FUNDED PORN FOR KIDSSkull & Bones indeed — "Yale Divinity" students begin with SPELL led by a self-identified "Queer Witch".  Students had to chant individually.  A lesson in intimidationNot a "Trad Wife" dressing up in '50s attire, this Complementarian Wife truly gets it.  WATCH the clipAfter states stop abortion, federal courts give the states' federal funding to PLANNED PARENTHOOD!4 of 5 Conditions Met for Civil War says "Fourth Turning" Author. "Fourth Turning" author whose theory of cyclical history has been widely referenced in defining society by generations, says only one more condition is necessary for civil warThe Trump Delusion is getting stronger with Christians who say the only hope is Trump.  These are disciples of Trump in whom their REAL faith is placed, NOT Christ(1:52:30) How's the law PROHIBITING HUMAN SACRIFICE working for Uganda? They're called witchdoctors there.  Here, they're called Planned Parenthood.  And, one of the last very late term abortionists speaks out — "I love it". (2:08:26) The Presidential Pageant & Lottery — Only 7 States Get to Play and the Game's RiggedEven IF counted honestly, your vote won't make a difference unless you live in these 7 "battleground" states — but there ARE things you can/should do.  The pageant is to distract youHey, Alexa: The incredible bias built into Alexa.  Is it to galvanize the bipolar partisanship?WATCH — Trump says he lostWATCH — boasts he saved NATO as he pushes to make NATO even bigger as he did just before Ukraine war startedWATCH — says he'll release files of his pal EpsteinWATCH — talks again of releasing JFK files (he won't, he's completely owned by intel agencies)Time magazine laughably argues for the healthiness of junk food after RFKj talks about how it is affecting our health(2:29:20) Listener comments (2:33:07) Commie-nomics of Lala & DemsRon Paul: Both Trump & Lala are ignoring the Great Danger facing AmericaAfter Lala copies Trump on eliminating tax on tips, California Republicans call the Democrats' Bluff and Dems Vote NONY Deputy Chief of Staff to Hochul charged by FBI as an Agent of ChinaLala's Manchurian Candidate, Tim Walz — Did he notify the military or get permission about his Maoist pilgrimages to celebrate Chinese communism when he was a soldier?Will Lala's pushing of transgender rights cost her votes?  MAGA doesn't think issues matter unless it's an issue where Lala is out of step and they can use itYou won't believe the priorities of those who oppose transgender gaslighting.  What's THE most important aspect to them?(2:56:01) UK Labor Party is Literally a Soviet-Era Joke Remember the Soviet car joke that Ronald Reagan told?  Forty years later, the UK Labor commies ARE literally that jokeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Episode Highlights With LeelaQThe potential issues of EMF exposure and reasons it is important to be aware of and mitigate Not all EMFs are bad and the nuance we need to understand Since we aren't likely to get rid of EMFs and exposure to them, we need to focus on mitigating the effects and harmonizing them insteadHow EMFs essentially add stress to our systems The ways EMFs impact the nervous system and our physiologyWhy it isn't true that you can't stop it unless you block itYou don't have to avoid a waveform to mitigate its impact How it is possible to not just mitigate EMFs but change the way they impact the body and create a positive cascade vs a negative oneWays to use this technology to mitigate EMFs on planes, from Wi-Fi, and in other use cases How shielding EMFs can also block native and beneficial EMFs like from the earth and sun Their testing showed that the EMF-blocking stickers for phones didn't seem to workThe science of how grounding, sunlight, and meditation/mindfulness benefit us and are complimentary to these technologies Resources We MentionQuantum Upgrade - Use code Katie for 15 days freeLeelaQ