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Brian breaks down the two real paths to buying a business with zero dollars out of pocket, why the one the internet obsesses over is a trap for most buyers, and the exact strategy he's used personally and helped hundreds of people execute.Brian covers:Why 100% seller financing is possible but wildly misrepresented online, and what the gurus skip when they pitch itHow the SBA + capital partner model actually works and why it's the path real acquisition entrepreneurs useWhat a capital partner actually wants from you, and how to present yourself to get fundedWhy $30,000 to $50,000 in reserves is the real minimum before you pursue your first acquisitionThe exact due diligence costs you need to budget for (buy-side lawyer, quality of earnings report) and why skipping them is a catastrophic mistakeHow 35% of Action Academy's 650+ member community is actively deploying capital into other members' deals right nowThe goal isn't to buy a business for zero. The goal is to buy the right business, structured the right way, without blowing up your family's financial stability in the process.If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Angela Gaeddert was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at nine years old. For 23 years, she showed up to her endo appointments and filled in the gaps on her own. Along the way, she navigated diabulimia during one of the most isolating seasons of her life, and more recently, received a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.In this episode, Angela shares how her meal spikes went from 220 to 170, her energy from a 5 to a 9, and her self-love and acceptance from a 4 to an 8. But what shifted most was how she sees herself. She shares what it looked like to recover from diabulimia largely on her own, stop comparing to other T1Ds, and finally look for more support.Tune in for an honest, moving conversation about what it looks like to keep going through the hard parts of this disease, and the reminder that it's never too late to reclaim your rise.WHAT WE COVER:How Angela valued feeling thinner more than her T1D during COVID, and the moment she finally put the pieces togetherWhat it felt like to think "anything under 250 was a win" and why that mindset was so hard to move past aloneThe moment Angela looked up at her husband and her vision had completely changed, and what the doctor said nextWhy Angela felt devastated after her retinopathy diagnosis and how she worked through itHow her meal spikes went from 220 to around 170, and what that shifted in her energy and peace of mindWhat finally made her feel like she's one step ahead of T1D.WHAT'S NEXT:

Sometimes the hardest clutter to let go of is not the thing itself.It is the version of ourselves we hoped it would help us become.The yoga mat for the daily practice we imagined. The craft supplies for the creative afternoons we thought we would have. The kitchen gadget, the unread books, the course, the clothes, the resources, the hobby equipment, all waiting for a future life that may not actually fit who we are today.And that can feel surprisingly emotional.Because aspirational clutter is often tied to hope, good intentions, identity, and the pressure to become a better, calmer, more organized version of ourselves.In this episode, you'll learn:What aspirational clutter is and why it can feel so difficult to declutterWhy we often hold onto items for an imagined future version of ourselvesHow things like craft supplies, fitness equipment, books, kitchen gadgets, courses, and clothes can become identity clutterWhy keeping something does not bring back the money you spent on itHow aspirational clutter can contribute to clutter stress, emotional overwhelm, mental overload, and the feeling that you are constantly falling short The difference between genuinely wanting to do something and liking the idea of being someone who does itTwo simple decluttering questions that can provide instant clarity when you are struggling with decluttering guilt Why motherhood, neurodivergence, self-improvement goals, and changing interests can all create their own unique forms of family clutter and personal clutter How letting go of unused items can allow someone else to benefit from themIf you have shelves, drawers, boxes, or cupboards filled with things for a future version of yourself, this episode is an invitation to look at them with honesty and compassion.Because life changes. Priorities shift. And sometimes the things we once hoped for no longer fit the season of life we are in now.Here's to making space for who you are today,CarolineThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer 

Send us Fan MailThis episode is technically about grandparenting. But it is really about something most of us deal with every day: how to correct someone you love without making them feel like something is wrong with them. That shows up in how you give feedback at work, how you argue with a partner, how you talk to yourself when you mess something up. And yes, how you talk to a kid when they are driving you absolutely crazy.Sami and Angela use grandparenting as the lens because it is where the stakes feel especially clear: you love these kids completely, you only get so many reps, and the patterns you absorbed from your own upbringing have a way of showing up without permission. Their conversation centers on the difference between guilt (I did something wrong) and shame (there is something wrong with me), a distinction borrowed from Brene Brown that is one of the most practically useful frameworks in the episode. Once you have it, you will start noticing it everywhere. In this episode, they dig into:Why shame shows up in grandparenting even when no one intends itHow telling a child to "be careful" all the time might be quietly building their anxietyThe difference between correcting a behavior and attacking an identityAngela's ABCs (and Sami's three Rs) for interacting with grandkids without shameWhy repair matters just as much as getting it right in the first placeSami and Angela get personal here. Angela talks about the very real capacity limits of grandparenting (and why "I love my grandkids but send them home" is not a character flaw). Sami talks about what it is like to watch a grandparent say something she also says, and realize the two are not that different. They walk through the backpack metaphor, the sleeping-grandchild test, and why knowing better is not the same as saying you did it wrong. If you grew up hearing "be careful" constantly and have spent your adult life with an anxiety you cannot fully explain, this one might give you a word for it.You do not need a grandchild, or even a child, to walk away from this one with something real.Press play. The kid who grew up being told to be careful might need to hear this one.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBrene Brown's work on shame vs. guilt (brenebrown.com)The motivational triad (avoid pain, seek pleasure, be efficient) -- referenced in discussionSupport the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

I'm recording this from Bali, and I can feel something shifting in me.There is a version of this story that could sound like luck. Like I just happened to be able to take my family here for three months, work from beautiful cafes, go to the gym, get massages, swim with Leo every afternoon, and build a life that feels expansive and alive.But I need to be clear. This was never about luck.Everything I have created has come from a decision. A desire. A clear vision. A willingness to take inspired action before I knew every single step. I have had fears, doubts, and plenty of moments where I could have talked myself out of the life I wanted. But at some point, I stopped waiting for permission and chose to create it anyway.That is what this episode is really about. Not just Bali. Not just business. Not just AI or offers or systems. It is about what happens when you decide to live like the pilot of your own life.What You'll LearnWhy our second time in Bali feels completely different, and how preparation, support, and clarity changed everythingWhat it actually takes to create freedom, adventure, and intention, and why luck has nothing to do with itHow coaching, breathwork, rituals, and embodiment work have helped me reconnect with the bold, courageous version of myselfWhat is shifting inside my business, including new offers, old frameworks coming back to life, and a deeper body of work beginning to emergeHow I'm working alongside Josh as his fractional CMO, bringing AI education, workshops, and systems into the worldWhy I believe AI and talented humans can create an incredible partnershipKey TakeawaysThis life was built through decisions, not luck. If you want a different life, start by deciding it is available to you.Clarity makes everything easier. We came back to Bali knowing the visa process, the school, the rhythm, the support systems. When you know what works, you move with so much more ease.Support changes the whole experience. Freedom does not mean doing everything alone. It means setting up the right structure around you.Your Perfect Day is not a silly exercise. When you allow yourself to imagine how you actually want your life to feel, you begin to notice what needs to change.The next body of work is revealing itself. This season is about looking back at 16 plus years of work and asking what still feels alive, what needs to return, and what will serve my clients best now.ResourcesStart with my free Perfect Day exercise and workbook at lifepilot.co/perfect. This is one of the simplest but most powerful ways to get clear on what you actually want your life, business, energy, relationships, work, and everyday rhythm to look and feel like.Try the free Owaken Breathwork session on YouTube. It is a beautiful place to begin if you are craving more clarity, intuition, grounding, and connection back to yourself.If you want real accountability, life coaching, and a proven system to prioritize what matters most join the Legends ClubCome and connect with me on Instagram at @nataliesisson or find me on LinkedIn, Natalie Sisson. I would genuinely love to hear what part of this episode landed for you, what you are creating in your own life, or what you are ready to stop waiting for.And if you have been listening to The Life Pilot Podcast and getting value from it, I would be so grateful if you left a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.For the month of June, I'll be sending a little gift to listeners who leave a review and let me know. Think of it as a small thank you from me to you, filled with tools and resources to help you create more freedom in business and more adventure in life.A little reminder before you go: You do not need to wait for permission to create the life you want.You are the pilot. Make the move. Book the ticket. Launch the offer. Share the dream. Then go make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people think money problems are about not having enough. But for a lot of entrepreneurs, the real problem is something else. You work harder. Make more. Grow the business. Then wonder where all of it went. And every year feels like you're starting over again.Rick is joined by financial strategist Mike Milligan for a conversation that goes far beyond taxes, investments, and retirement accounts. Because money isn't just about numbers. It's about choices. Freedom. Time. Family. And whether the life you're building is actually aligned with what matters most.In this conversation, Mike Milligan, who has spent decades helping entrepreneurs create long-term financial freedom, challenges one of the biggest assumptions people make about wealth. The goal isn't maximizing income. It's maximizing options. Together, he and Rick unpack why most people wait too long to plan, why retirement has changed completely, and why money can either create fear or create freedom depending on how intentional you are with it.In this interview you'll learn:Why taxes should be a year-round strategy instead of a once-a-year eventThe hidden difference between making money and keeping itHow retirement has changed from an ending into a new chapterWhy location, lifestyle, and taxes all affect what your money is actually worthHow intentional planning creates more freedom than simply earning more incomeFollow Rick's Socials:Instagram | LinkedIn | RickJordan.TV

If you've been eating well, exercising consistently, and still watching your body change in ways that don't make sense, this episode is for you.Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Certified Thyroid Specialist, and host of the globally ranked Hormone Solution Podcast. She went through early menopause at 42, rebuilt her health twice, and has spent the last decade helping women understand what's really happening during perimenopause, and what to do about it before symptoms steal years of their vitality.In this candid, science-forward conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Karen breaks down the most common myths around HRT, explains why women are being undertreated, and makes a compelling case for why perimenopause, not menopause, is the critical window for hormonal intervention.What You'll LearnWhy testosterone pellets aren't the right starting point for most women, and what to use insteadHow a genetic variation common in women of Asian descent affects testosterone metabolism and can cause unexpected side effectsThe real difference between oral and transdermal progesterone — and why sensitivity to one doesn't mean you can't benefit from the otherWhy most practitioners are wrong to wait until menopause before addressing estrogenThe glycan age study: women aging 9 to 20 years faster internally during perimenopause without estrogen, and what stopped itHow cycling progesterone preserves estrogen peaks and supports tumor suppressionOver-the-counter hormone options, estrogen face cream, progesterone melatonin oil, and vaginal moisturizer, and how women are using them when they can't get prescriptionsYour body isn't failing you. It's asking for something most doctors haven't offered yet. This episode gives you the language, the knowledge, and the options to ask better questions, and get better answers.

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham tackle one of the most fascinating and controversial questions in the diabetes world:What will happen first—a cure for Type 1 diabetes or a way to prevent it altogether?The conversation begins with a discussion around continuous glucose monitors, the barriers to bringing new diabetes technology to market, and why FDA approval plays such a significant role in innovation and accessibility.From there, Ken and Graham zoom out to examine diabetes on a global scale. They explore the challenges people with diabetes face in developing countries, the realities of insulin access, and whether advanced technology like CGMs should be prioritized when many people still struggle to obtain life-saving insulin.The discussion then shifts into the future of Type 1 diabetes research, including Teplizumab (Tzield), immunotherapy, stem cell research, autoimmune triggers, and the ongoing debate between prevention and cure.Along the way, Ken shares his perspective on the role that lifestyle factors—including stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and overall health—may play in autoimmune conditions, while Graham challenges the conversation by exploring whether vaccines, immunotherapy, or preventative treatments could eventually become the standard approach.This episode is an honest discussion about innovation, skepticism, hope, and the future of diabetes care.

Send us Fan Mail#083. What if the financial system your kids inherit looks nothing like the one you grew up with? According to Silicon Valley venture capitalist Matthew Le Merle, that's not a hypothetical - it's already happening. Matthew is the co-founder of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors, and has backed over 750 blockchain and AI companies, including 75+ unicorns. In this episode, he breaks down why the digitalization of money is the next great transformation — and what it means for parents raising kids today.We cover:Why blockchain is to finance what the internet was to communication - and why you don't need to understand the technology to benefit from itHow to invest in innovation the right way, including why venture capital follows a power curve, not a normal distributionThe money values Matthew and his wife Allison passed on to their five kids - and why "money is energy" is the framework that changed how he thinks about wealthWhy the skills that will matter most in an AI-powered world aren't content-based - they are creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to keep learningThe real reason your kids are better positioned for the future of finance than you areShow notes and more at:https://moneydadpodcast.com/session083Support the show

The next chapter of James Bond has arrived—and somehow, before many people have even played it, 007 First Light has already become another front in the internet culture war.In this episode of The Whitfield Report, Sam Whitfield takes a deep dive into the controversy surrounding IO Interactive's highly anticipated Bond game and asks the question few people online seem interested in answering honestly: Is 007 First Light actually “woke,” or is the backlash just another manufactured outrage cycle driven by politics, clickbait, and outrage for engagement?While longtime Bond fans have largely been celebrating the reveal of a fresh new 007 adventure, critics across the internet have been quick to turn every trailer frame, casting choice, and character detail into evidence for a larger political argument. But how much of that criticism is genuine—and how much of it is projection?Sam breaks down why 007 First Light feels like Bond through and through: sleek action, espionage, beautiful women, exotic locations, dangerous villains, fast cars, sharp style, and the classic swagger that has defined 007 for decades. From nods to Ian Fleming's original novels to the cinematic energy longtime fans expect, First Light looks far more interested in delivering a thrilling Bond story than serving any ideological agenda.This episode also explores the larger issue beneath the controversy: how modern entertainment is increasingly judged through a political lens before audiences even get a chance to experience it for themselves. Whether it's Hollywood films, TV series, comics, or video games, nearly everything now gets forced into the “woke vs. anti-woke” machine—and many fans are simply burned out by it.Sam dives into:Why 007 First Light has become an unexpected online culture war battlegroundWhether the accusations of “wokeness” actually hold up under scrutinyHow outrage-driven internet commentary often distorts entertainment discourse for clicksWhy many Bond fans are embracing the game while critics obsess over narratives around itHow 007 First Light honors the spirit of Bond without trying to reinvent him politicallyWhy audiences are increasingly exhausted by ideological gatekeeping in entertainmentHow independent creators are pushing back by focusing on storytelling, escapism, and fun over messagingMore than just a conversation about one game, this episode is about the broader state of entertainment in 2026—and why so many people are hungry for stories that entertain first without requiring a political litmus test.If you're a Bond fan, gamer, storyteller, or someone tired of endless outrage cycles consuming pop culture, this episode is for you.Because sometimes the best response is simple:Play the game. Watch the movie. Read the book. Decide for yourself.And in the case of 007 First Light… the real winner may just be the fan who wants a great James Bond adventure.Follow & Support The Whitfield Report:Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DIcoDO0BIDyuH7SWIsAB8Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WhitfieldReportReloadedWatch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheWhitfieldReportFollow Sam on X: https://x.com/SamW_NGCRead Sam's writing on Substack (Whitfield's Report): https://whitfieldsreport.substack.comSupport the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitfieldreport

"Every step of this album led here. Not to perfection, but to peace."In the final installment of our breakdown of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, we reach the destination Kendrick has been building toward from the very beginning.This episode explores the album's most personal and emotional moments as Kendrick confronts generational trauma, takes accountability for his actions, and ultimately chooses healing over expectation.We break down:The difference between understanding trauma and actively healing from itHow pain and silence can be passed down through generationsWhy accountability is necessary for growthThe importance of challenging what we've been taughtKendrick's decision to reject the savior role and choose himselfFrom the hard truths of Auntie Diaries, to the accountability of Mr. Morale, to the emotional weight of Mother I Sober, this episode follows Kendrick through the deepest parts of his healing journey before arriving at the album's final revelation.By the time we reach Mirror, the message becomes clear:You can't save everyone if you're losing yourself.This isn't just the end of the album—it's the completion of a journey from grief, guilt, and expectation to self-acceptance, freedom, and peace.Sometimes healing means choosing yourself.

Are you exhausted from over-giving, over-performing, and waiting to be chosen — and you can't figure out why you keep doing it? This episode is for you.In Episode 313 of Secret Life Podcast, Brianne Davis-Gantt breaks down the concept shaking up the conversation right now: decentralizing men. And she's clear — this is NOT about hating men or giving up on love. Brianne has been in a 21-year relationship. This is about you being the most important person in your own life."Your life is like a cake. Your partner should be the icing. It doesn't have to be your whole life and your whole goal."──────────────────────────WHAT YOU'LL LEARN──────────────────────────Why so many women are exhausted right now — and what's really driving itHow generational conditioning (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Disney) wired women to believe being loved by a man was the ultimate achievement — and what that wiring costsWhat emotional outsourcing really looks like: when a text back determines your mood, a breakup destroys your identity, and someone pulling away ruins your nervous system — that's not love, that's emotional dependencyThe #1 sign a woman can't decentralize: she abandons herself the moment she likes someone — her routine, self care, boundaries, friendships, goals all disappearThe question that changes everything:"Who are you when nobody validates you?"What actually happens when women start decentralizing — energy returns, creativity opens up, purpose comes back. Women who decentralize genuinely glow up.The 5 characteristics to move toward:1. Self trust2. Emotional regulation3. Purpose — a mission, a dream, a calling4. Community — female friendships matter5. Discernment — not every attraction deserves accessThe characteristics to move away from — and how they map directly to The Fantasy Loop™ frameworkHow to stop confusing anxiety, chaos, and inconsistency for chemistry and passionAnd finally: "The goal is not to become hard or anti-love. The goal is interdependence, not emotional captivity. I love you deeply, but I do not disappear inside of you. That is healthy love."──────────────────────────TIMESTAMPS──────────────────────────0:00 — Your life is the cake. He's the icing.1:35 — What decentralizing men actually means2:09 — The framework: romance is part of life, not all of it3:01 — Why women are exhausted4:27 — Society doesn't help men emotionally evolve — and women pay for it5:37 — Generational conditioning: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Disney6:39 — Performing womanhood instead of living it7:02 — Brianne's personal disclosure: validation addiction 20 years ago8:14 — A text back determines your mood — that's not love8:33 — Decentralizing ≠ men don't matter9:49 — The #1 sign a woman can't decentralize yet11:03 — "Who are you when nobody validates you?"11:36 — What happens when women actually decentralize13:05 — Women who decentralize glow up13:29 — 5 characteristics to move toward17:10 — Characteristics to move away from18:07 — How this connects to The Fantasy Loop™19:13 — "I love you deeply but I do not disappear inside of you"19:48 — Your joy, dreams, body, and peace matter right now──────────────────────────LISTEN & CONNECT──────────────────────────

☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MMP Ep. 299: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2czH3QxMJCYrIe0L7TmNiI?si=ufuXZL-qTwKtW05qDfZWZQMocktail Recipe: https://www.vitalityoet.com/holiday-detox-mocktailsIn this episode of the Metabolism and Menopause Podcast, Stephanie pulls back the curtain on what alcohol actually does to a woman's body in perimenopause and menopause. This is not a lecture and it is not a sermon — it is honest education. By the end you will have the full science and the framework to make your own choice with eyes open.You will learn:How alcohol shuts down fat-burning the second it hits your bloodstream — and why your liver drops everything else to deal with itHow it tanks your testosterone levelsWhy "the wine helps me sleep" is a  lie The cortisol reboundThe gut- inflammation loop And how to drink but still lose weightIf you have been doing everything right and watching the scale refuse to move, this episode might be the missing piece.

IQ is a commodity now. AI can out-think, out-research, and out-process almost anyone in the room. So what is left?In this episode, John shares a conversation with Colleen Stanley, bestselling author and founder of Sales Leadership Development, to talk about the two things that AI cannot replicate — emotional intelligence and meaningful mentorship. Colleen has spent decades proving that EQ is not a soft skill, it is a revenue skill. And her new book, Be the Mentor Who Mattered, makes the case that the next generation of leaders cannot go it alone.They get into why self-awareness is the mega skill every sales leader needs to develop, how to give feedback without triggering defensiveness, and why the best mentorship rarely comes from a formal program. If you lead a team, coach reps, or are trying to figure out what your competitive edge looks like in a world of AI, this one is for you.Want to build the skills that hold up in any market? Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnWhy self-awareness is the mega skill and how to actually develop itHow to give feedback using empathy followed by assertivenessWhy the best mentorship happens informally, not through assigned programsHow one conversation from the right person can change your entire trajectoryWhy mentorship cultures produce two times the profit of those without themHow to find a mentee instead of waiting to be asked to be a mentorColleen Stanley is president of SalesLeadership, a sales development firm specializing in the integration of emotional intelligence, sales, and sales leadership skills. She is the author of three books, Emotional Intelligence For Sales Success, now published in eight languages, Emotional Intelligence For Sales Leadership, and Growing Great Sales Teams.Connect with Colleen Stanley:Website: https://www.salesleadershipdevelopment.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenstanleysliYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColleenStanleySalesLeadershipGrab your Free Corporate Sales Training Resources: https://www.salesleadershipdevelopment.com/resources/John Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrowsCheck out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

What happens when your water breaks is one of the most common questions we get as doulas, and the answer rarely matches the Hollywood version.In this episode, we're talking through both sides of the water breaking conversation. The one where your water releases on its own at home, and the one where your provider suggests breaking it for you. Both come with options, and both deserve real information instead of the rush-to-the-hospital panic we've been taught to expect.What you'll hear:What to actually do if your water breaks at home, including how to assess the fluid and when to call your providerThe 24-hour clock conversation, why it's evolved since our parents' generation, and what evidence-based birth has to say about itHow we protect physiological birth after your water releases, from limiting vaginal exams to building oxytocinWhen a provider may suggest breaking your water (called AROM, or artificial rupture of membranes), and the real risks and benefits to weigh before saying yesThe BRAIN acronym we walk every How2Mom client through when they're making a decision in the momentMentioned in this episode:Evidence-Based Birth article on Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM): PROM-Handout.pdf  Our recent episode on oxytocin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3l790j5k4WVmffMdG1CzS0?si=d0f608c6ee2641f2 Childbirth Education Course: https://www.how2mom.com/courses-and-events/childbirth-class-online-and-in-person/Birth Doula Services — How2Mom | Birth Doula Services in the Twin CitiesChildbirth Ed Course — How2Mom | Birth Support, Online Birthing Classes, Resources for New MomsThank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower women and bring the community together through storytelling and education. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we're so happy to have you!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE! Please also make sure  to comment, share and subscribe! xoxo, StephanieLet's Connect:Website (how2mom.com) Instagram (@how2mom)Facebook (@how2mom)TikTok (@how.2.mom)Twitter (@how_2_mom)Linkedin (@how2mom)Pinterest (@how2mom)YouTube (@how2mom)

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley, co-founders of SWBC, to mark the company's 50th anniversary. What began in 1976 with $1,500, a third partner in Dallas, and car trunks for offices has grown into one of San Antonio's largest and most diversified private companies, with 2,500 employees, operations in all 50 states, and a growing presence in Monterrey, Mexico.They discuss:How two friends from the Gulf Coast reunited in college, learned the insurance business from the inside, and quit their jobs on the same day to start something betterWhy they chose San Antonio as their headquarters — and why a vote, a house sale, and a buyout sealed itHow surviving 17–19% interest rates in the 1980s shaped their philosophy on diversification and financial resilienceThe decision to expand into multifamily real estate development — and what the post-COVID softening of that market looks like nowWhy they joined the group that kept the Spurs in San Antonio in 1993, and what that $85 million bet looks like at a $3.5 billion valuationTheir operation in Monterrey — why they went, how H-E-B showed them the way, and how they're thinking about security during the World CupWhat 6,000 intern applications revealed about SWBC's reputation — and how they're thinking about AI across their businessesWhy San Antonio has work to do on corporate recruitment, workforce development, and staying top of mind for CEOsRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ 161. Former Assistant City Manager Lori Houston Reflects on 23 Years at City Hall and Her Next Steps — SWBC's growth mirrors San Antonio's own civic evolution. This episode examines the infrastructure and leadership decisions that shaped the city Charlie and Gary bet on.…..GET THE NEWSLETTER

If you have been watching the GLP-1 conversation explode and quietly wondering if there is another way, this one is for you. Andrea sits down with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an honest, science-forward talk about appetite, cravings, and why our relationship with food shifts in perimenopause and menopause. Sarah explains why hunger is biology rather than a willpower problem, and how Calocurb uses a hops extract from New Zealand research to gently support your own natural appetite hormones. It is not a pitch for a magic pill, just a grounded look at one more option so you can decide what is right for you and your body.Topics CoveredWhy weight and appetite feel so different in perimenopause and menopauseThe willpower myth, and why hunger is biology, not a personal failingWhat GLP-1s are in plain English, and why everyone is talking about themWhere Calocurb came from, and the New Zealand science behind itHow a natural, hops-based option is different from the injectionsWhat it is actually like to use day to dayWhat the research has shown so farA straight answer on the canola oil questionSarah's honest story of making peace with foodWhy this is one tool, not a magic fixUse this link to save on Calocurb: https://www.calocurb.com/morphusChapters0:00 At peace with food (cold open)0:50 Welcome and who is Andrea Donsky1:46 Meet Sarah Kennedy, and life in New Zealand3:24 What is a GLP-1, and why it is everywhere5:59 Satiety hormones and what shifts in perimenopause6:52 Willpower is a misnomer: the physiology of hunger9:46 The Calocurb origin story: New Zealand government science11:53 Bitter taste receptors all the way down the gut13:20 1,000 extracts tested, and why hops won14:46 The first human clinical: a 600% hormone increase15:57 How it compares to semaglutide and Ozempic16:59 How to take it: timing, empty stomach, and onboarding19:10 Why it is considered gentle on the body20:27 Building a routine and intermittent fasting21:24 Can you take it with your medications22:23 Side effects, bloating, and what they actually mean23:37 Gastroparesis: how it differs from the synthetics24:59 The clinical studies, including a women-only trial28:11 Blood sugar, insulin resistance, and the newest trial29:25 A message for women gaining weight in midlife30:41 Sarah's personal story with food32:45 Age limits and adolescent research33:33 Do you take it forever, and the weight-regain question36:44 The canola oil question, answered transparently39:54 Hops and estrogen: is there an effect41:08 Where to find Calocurb42:13 A tool in the toolkit43:12 Closing thoughts and how you can helpSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

In this episode we'll talk about:Why most people are stuck proving their value instead of living from itHow the need for external validation keeps you performing instead of becomingWhy embodiment produces a level of self-knowledge that no amount of outside approval can matchHow being inside your work your faith and your process shows you what you're truly capable ofWhy the people who embody their worth stop needing the world to confirm itWhat shifts when you stop seeking to be seen by everyone and start seeing yourself clearlyAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

In a world that rewards distraction, being seen has become rare — and precious. In this episode, we sit with the quieter stories of 2 Kings, where the narrative shifts from kings and prophets to ordinary people with ordinary needs, and ask what it means to actually show up for someone.We dig into:Why presence is the foundation of empathy, and what gets in the way of itHow recognition validates the parts of us we usually keep hiddenThe difference between hearing someone and truly listeningPractical ways to be a source of visibility in the lives of the people around youA conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and remembering that everyone you meet is carrying a story worth acknowledging.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the honest conversation I wish someone had shared with me before my first pregnancy. Looking back now as a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mum of three, there are so many things I would approach differently when it comes to birth prep, pelvic floor support, and postpartum recovery.This episode is not about fear or chasing the “perfect” birth. It is about understanding your body, feeling informed, and giving yourself the support you deserve during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.In this episode, we discuss:What I would personally do differently if I was pregnant for the first time againWhy there is no one “perfect” type of birthHow age and genetics may influence pelvic floor recoveryThe importance of pelvic floor assessments during pregnancyOveractive pelvic floor and how it may affect birthWhy learning to relax the pelvic floor matters just as much as strengthening itHow pelvic floor assessments help create baseline postpartum recovery goalsThe role of regular exercise during pregnancy for childbirth and recoveryPerineal massage and reducing the risk of severe tearingWhy I believe every woman deserves a proper 6-week postnatal checkThe importance of postpartum rehab and recovery supportWhy I would avoid excessive “birth prep stretches”The mistake I made by doing too much too soon postpartumWhat I wish I knew about labour, transition, and birth educationMy reflections on epidurals and pelvic floor relaxationWhy postpartum recovery deserves far more attention and supportWhether you're currently pregnant, preparing for birth, or navigating postpartum recovery, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed, supported, and reassured that every birth journey is unique.https://www.fitnestmama.comLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @kathbaquie.physio1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Why do you keep craving deep connection but still feel like no one really knows you?Michael Trainer breaks down why the way most of us go about connecting actually keeps us at arm's length from the thing we want most. This conversation goes beyond relationship advice into the subconscious patterns that turn genuine connection into performance.What you'll learn:Why craving depth can be the thing blocking itHow performing connection is different from actually having itWhy the containers you create determine the relationships you getMichael Trainer spent 30 years researching human connection and wrote Resonance: The Art and Science of Connection. He's studied the gap between what people say they want in relationships and what their behavior is actually building.Find Michael's book "Resonance" and all links at: mindlove.com/455Want to stop performing connection and actually build it with people who get it? Join the free Mind Love Collective for the kind of intimate community where breakthroughs happen. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailWholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Enneagram Seven | Episode 4 of 4The Enneagram Seven's longing for satisfaction, fullness, and aliveness is real and God-given. But what happens when that longing drives a relationship instead of enriching it? And what does it look like when a Seven finally learns to receive what's already in front of them rather than planning for what's next?In this closing episode of Seven month, Amy sits down with Christa Hardin, Enneagram expert, host of Enneagram in Marriage, fellow Seven, and author of the upcoming The Three Desires, for a conversation that is warm, specific, and full of the kind of insight that only comes from someone who has done deep personal work and spent years helping couples do the same.Together, they unpack how the three Seven subtypes show up very differently in marriage and close relationships, where the Seven's fixation on planning creates friction even when it's well-intentioned, and what it looks like to let God meet the longing rather than letting the longing run the show. Christa also shares her own faith story — including a season of disillusionment with the church, how her husband quietly brought her back in, and why she eventually chose to build her platform inside the Christian space even when it cost her listeners.This one is a beautiful close to Seven month.In this episode:The Seven's core gift in relationship — and the planning fixation that can quietly undermine itHow the three Seven subtypes show up differently in marriage: self-pres, sexual, and socialTime hoarding, family preservation, and the self-preserving Seven who looks like a Five or SixThe sexual Seven's depth and imagination — and the cautionary note that comes with itThe social Seven's nurturing energy — and the blind spot for overcommitmentWhat healthy satisfaction looks like for a Seven in a relationship — vs. what drives a relationship off courseGoing to the Five space — how solitude, gratitude, and reflection anchor the SevenChrista's faith journey — church wounds, a husband who opened the door, and why faith is her foundation for everything she buildsWhat people who love Sevens most need to understand — and the inner critic nobody sees comingA preview of Christa's upcoming book, The Three Desires, releasing February 2027Christa Hardin is the host of Enneagram in Marriage and author of The Three Desires: Reshaping Your Connection, Intimacy, and Teamwork in Your Marriage (February 2027).Connect with Christa! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/podcastSupport the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

She had hot flashes, weight gain, and brain fog for 10 years. Five doctors told her it was normal. One finally listened.This episode tells the real story of Mori Johnson, a corporate executive who sweated through her business suits, gained 50 pounds, and was told to just wear layers.In this episode you will learn:Why menopause symptoms get dismissed for years and what to do about itHow to find a doctor who will actually listen to youWhat happened when Mori finally got HRT and why it changed everything in two weeksWhy Black women are dismissed more often by the healthcare systemHow Mori went from patient to menopause coach to fight for other womenIf you have been gaining weight, losing sleep, forgetting words, and wondering if something is seriously wrong with you, this episode is for you.You are not crazy. You are not a burden. And you deserve a doctor who believes you.FREE RESOURCE + NEXT STEPDownload the free Menopause Guide: https://go.trulybalancedwc.com/menopause-guideFor women ready for personalized support, Book a Menopause Clarity Call: https://go.trulybalancedwc.com/menopause-clarity-call-6620

Check out Jon Fogel's "Parent Lab" membership. It has courses, challenges, and coaching included. Learn more at Members.wholeparentacademy.com.In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with parenting educator and author Jon Fogel to unpack the science behind punishment, discipline, emotional regulation, and raising resilient kids without fear, shame, or power struggles. Jon explains why punishment often teaches the wrong lessons, what actually happens in a child's brain during moments of stress, and why long-term influence comes through connection, boundaries, and skill-building; not fear or control. Whether you're parenting a strong-willed child, a neurodiverse child, or simply trying to break generational parenting patterns, this conversation offers practical, brain-based strategies that help parents lead with calm authority while still holding healthy boundaries. If you've ever wondered:“If I don't punish, won't my child just keep doing it?”“What's the difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness?”“How do I hold boundaries without yelling, shame, or punishment?”…this episode is for you. In This Episode:Why punishment often teaches the wrong lessonWhat brain science reveals about discipline and emotional regulationThe difference between punishment, consequences, and permissivenessWhy kids need boundaries without fear-based parentingHow shame impacts a child's brain and behaviorParenting neurodiverse children with greater understandingWhy most effective discipline happens after the moment, not during itHow to help children build resilience through natural consequencesPractical tools parents can use during meltdowns and conflict Key Takeaways:Punishment may stop behavior temporarily, but it rarely builds long-term skillsChildren learn best when they feel safe, connected, and emotionally regulatedBoundaries and authority still matter in connected parentingNatural consequences are often more effective than punishmentParenting with empathy does not mean permissivenessLong-term influence is built through relationship and trust Resources Mentioned:Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice by Jon FogelSet My Feelings Free by Jon FogelJon Fogel / Whole Parent: https://www.jonfogel.comThe Parent Lab: https://www.jonfogel.com/parentlabInstagram: @WholeParent View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/why-punishment-doesnt-work-and-what-actually-helps-kids-learn-with-jon-fogel Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

The IRS actually built a legal way for business owners to pay their kids, cut their tax bill, and start building generational wealth — all at the same time. Most business owners have no idea it exists. And the ones who do usually aren't doing it right.In this episode, David breaks down the Hire Your Kids strategy from top to bottom — including the part most people skip — and adds two more powerful moves to set your kids up for financial success long before they need it.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow to legally hire your minor children in your business and deduct their wagesWhy sole proprietors and single-member LLCs get an extra tax break most people don't know aboutWhat counts as legitimate work (and what the IRS will reject)Why teaching your kids to manage money matters just as much as saving itHow a Roth IRA opened at age 15 can grow to over $2.4 million tax-free by retirementThe authorized user strategy for building your kid's credit before they ever need it — and the real risk you have to know aboutHow David's family bought a college house that paid for itself (and then some)The Numbers That MatterRoth IRA compounding example (8% average annual return):Contribute $5,000/year from age 15 to 30 → $164,000 at age 30Never add another dollar → $2.4 million tax-free at age 65Total out of pocket: $80,0002026 Roth IRA limits:Under 50: $7,500/yearAge 50+: $8,600/yearSingle filers: full contribution below $153K MAGI, phases out by $168KMarried filing jointly: full contribution below $242K, phases out by $252KStrategy #1 — Hire Your KidsIf you own a legitimate business, you can hire your minor children to do real work and pay them a reasonable wage. Here's why that's a big deal:Their wages are a deductible business expense. If you're in the 32–37% federal bracket, that's real money shifted out of your tax bill.Sole props and single-member LLCs get an extra break. Wages paid to children under 18 are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes — that's another 15.3% in savings.Your kids pay taxes at their own rate. With the 2026 standard deduction, most minors owe zero federal income tax on the first chunk of their earnings.What counts as legitimate work? Social media content, filing, office cleaning, errands, video editing, client file organization. The work has to match the child's age, be documented with timesheets, and pay a reasonable market wage. Run payroll like any other employee.The rule of thumb: You can't pay a seven-year-old $40,000 to "organize your desk." You can pay a fourteen-year-old $10–12/hour to manage your social media scheduling.The Part Most People Skip — Teach Them to Actually Manage MoneyDon't just funnel every dollar straight into a Roth IRA and call it done. When your kids get paid, let them manage some of that money. Give them real decisions. Let them feel what it's like when $200 disappears faster than expected. Let them experience the satisfaction of saving up and buying something themselves.David's philosophy: "How we handle our money should positively impact our lives and the lives around us." That doesn't start at 25. It starts when they're young, when the stakes are low and the lessons are cheap.The Roth IRA AngleOnce your child has earned income, they're eligible for a custodial Roth IRA. You can contribute up to their earned income (max $7,500 for 2026) — and you can gift them the money to fund it. The IRS only cares that the earned income exists.Sit with this number: $5,000 per year from age 15 to 30, at a very average 8% return, becomes $164,000 by age 30. Let it sit untouched until 65 and it becomes over $2.4 million. Tax-free. That's not a typo.Strategy #2 — Build Their Credit Before They Need ItAdd your child as an authorized user on one of your credit cards. When you do, your account history — payment history, utilization rate, account age — starts showing up on their credit report. By the time they're 18 and applying for an apartment or a car loan, they're not starting from zero.The honest risk: If your child has the physical card, they can max it out. And there's very little you can do about it legally — you added them, the bank doesn't care about family dynamics.The practical solution: Add them to the account for the credit-building benefit, but keep the card in your wallet. The credit history still builds. That's the whole point. When they're ready, have the real conversation about credit before the card becomes a spending tool.Strategy #3 — The College House PlayWhen David's first child went to college, instead of paying for a dorm, the family bought a house. Three bedrooms — their kid took one, they rented out the other two. The rental income covered the entire cost of the house: mortgage, taxes, insurance, everything. Free housing. Plus the house appreciated in value.Compare that to four years of dorm payments: money gone, no equity, no asset, nothing to show for it.Is this for everyone? No — you need capital for a down payment, a market where the numbers work, and a kid who can manage roommates. But if you're a business owner with assets and your kid is heading to a college town with reasonable real estate, this is worth running the numbers on seriously.Resources Mentioned

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first board-certified female urogynecologist in the world, to dismantle the lie that estrogen causes breast cancer, expose the hormone training gap hiding inside every OB/GYN office in the country, and explain why the online HRT explosion isn't liberation; it's the setup for the next Women's Health Initiative.At 41, Dr. Greenleaf was surgically menopausal, prescribed antidepressants for symptoms her doctors blamed on hormones, and living with a lupus diagnosis she'd carried since age 18. When she stopped treating the symptoms and started treating her gut microbiome, the mood swings resolved, the immune dysfunction cleared, and the lupus markers that had defined her health for decades simply disappeared. The conventional medical system had no framework for what happened to her so she went looking for one.If you've ever been handed a hormone prescription with no questions asked, or been told your labs look "normal" while you feel anything but, this episode will give language to what you've already suspected.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your gynecologist, urologist, and endocrinologist almost certainly received zero formal training in sex hormonesWhy only 23% of residents finishing training today feel prepared to treat midlife womenHow chronic stress hijacks your sex hormones and converts them straight to cortisolWhy when tens of millions of women stopped HRT after the Women's Health Initiative, breast cancer rates went up, not downWhy estrogen is not cancerous and why progestins are a different story entirelyHow 90% of your serotonin and 80% of your immune system live in your gutWhy putting a 20-something on testosterone is masking the real problemThe five lactobacillus strains that actually rebalance the vaginal microbiome and why most probiotics don't contain themWhy no probiotic will work until the tissue itself is healthy and the full menu of options that can fix itHow the brain-gut-vagina connection drives libido, and why testosterone is rarely the answer for low sex driveEpisode Timeline00:00 Introduction to Urogynecology and Dr. Betsy Greenleaf03:48 Awakening to Functional Medicine06:34 The Importance of Gut Health08:14 Training Gaps in Hormonal Health11:09 The Dangers of Hormone Mismanagement14:00 Stress and Hormonal Balance16:46 The Role of Lifestyle in Hormonal Health19:21 The Fear of Hormones and Cancer21:55 Understanding Estrogen and Cancer Risks24:01 The Holistic Approach to Health28:38 Integrative Medicine and Continuous Learning31:30 The Role of Tools in Health Management34:19 The Shift from Conventional to Holistic Medicine37:15 Understanding Microbiomes: Gut and Vaginal Health40:05 The Interconnection of Health Systems43:58 Intimacy and Libido: The Psychological and Physical Connection50:38 Navigating Midlife Symptoms and Hormonal Health53:33 Innovations in Health Tracking and Patient EmpowermentWhere to find Dr. Betsy Greenleaf:Website: pauseinstitute.comInstagram: instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Web funnels are like teenage hex.Everyone claims they are crushing it. Almost nobody really has a clue.Elise Zareie spent last year actually building them.She has been in UA since 2019. Last year she became a part-time product manager just to ship funnels herself. That meant learning Figma, coordinating designers, front-end developers, back-end developers, and analytics teams. Running QA. Shipping it. Then using AI to test faster than she ever could before.In this episode she talks through what the process actually involves, the three levers that move the needle in any funnel, the one benchmark she watches obsessively on landing pages, how she uses Claude to generate full funnel copy from screenshots of top-performing creatives, and why AI visuals are making consumers more suspicious, not less.Key topicsWhy web funnels are harder to build than most people think and what the process actually looks likeHow to identify the dominant funnel in a vertical before building anythingThe 40% page-one to page-two benchmark and what to do when you fall below itHow to match landing page copy to ad creative using UTM tagsHow Elise uses Claude to generate funnel copy and assessment questions from top-performing creativesHow AI helped her launch a male-specific funnel in two weeks for an app with 80% female usersWhy AI-generated visuals are creating consumer suspicion and what to do about it

If you're a coach trying to build your business and you have no clients (or not enough of them), there's a good chance you're skipping one critical step. In this video, I'm walking you through the exact framework I use with my clients inside the Business Building Boutique so you can see where the gap is and what to do next.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.This is the first episode in a new series. After this overview, I'll come back and take a deep dive into each step so you can fix the gaps one at a time. Save this video, take notes, and use it to figure out exactly what's been holding you back.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why your niche is the foundation of everything and what happens when you skip past itHow authentic branding becomes the curb appeal of your business (and why disconnection costs you sales)The marketing message mistake that's quietly killing your conversionsWhy social media is not step one and how to know when you're actually ready for itHow to create a signature offer and pricing that you actually believe inThe truth about content planning, business systems, and email list growthWhy marketing is the ATM of your business and how to do it on repeat without burning outWhat authentic selling really sounds like (no arm-twisting, no scripts that make you cringe)How planning and CEO mindset change everything about how clients see youBy the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which step you've skipped and what to do next. The coaches who build sustainable, profitable businesses are not the most talented. They're the ones who refused to skip steps.Ready to start with Step One? Grab the Profitable Niche Blueprint, the exact process I walk my clients through to find a niche that pays:https://www.lifecoachbusinessbuildingschool.com/niche-courseWant to walk through every step with me? Join my free workshop here:https://debbieshadid.com/workshopConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtgIf this video was helpful, share it with a coach who's been spinning her wheels trying to build her business. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode where I take a deep dive into Step One: how to find a niche that actually pays.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let's connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule

If you've been struggling with overthinking, self-doubt, anxiety, or negative thought patterns… this episode is for you.Today we're breaking down the difference between therapy and coaching, how both can help you in different ways, and why so many women still feel stuck even after years of consuming self-help content, podcasts, and personal development advice.In this episode, we talk about:The difference between healing vs moving forwardThe power of accountability and supportWhy you know what to do… but still struggle to do itHow coaching can help you rebuild confidence, self-trust, and consistencyWhy overthinking and negative self-talk keep so many women stuckConnect with Me: ⁠⁠APPLY TO BECOMING HER ACADEMY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram (the.mindsetbabe)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: theperryrichardson@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠www.themindsetbabe.com ⁠⁠⁠Keywords:therapy vs coaching, life coaching, confidence coaching, self confidence, overthinking, self doubt, anxiety, negative thoughts, mindset coaching, personal growth, emotional healing, accountability, confidence for women, stop overthinking, self sabotage, mindset shift, ambitious women, self improvement, emotional mastery, coaching vs therapy, women empowerment, becoming her academy

Ever noticed yourself holding your breath while checking your email?Or reading the news?Or seeing a text notification flash on your phone?This week on Vedge Your Best, Annette and Graham Henry, AKA the Vegan Breathing Coaches join the pod.Berlin-based Brits Annette and Graham are vegan. They are breathing coaches. And they are talking to us about something most of us assume we already know how to do: breathe.We talk about mouth breathing, nose breathing, over-breathing, breath-holding, snoring, sleep, anxiety, posture, modern stress, and the very real phenomenon sometimes called “email apnea.”But this conversation is really about something bigger than breath.It's about noticing what we didn't know we weren't noticing.So many of us walk around thinking, “I'm just anxious,” or “I just don't sleep well,” or “I'm just overwhelmed,” when sometimes there may be something very basic happening in the body that we have not even considered.And if you are part of the Vedge Your Best community, you know how much of changing our lives begins with awareness. We inherited a way of eating. We inherited ideas about animals, food, normalcy, health, and comfort. And apparently, many of us may also have inherited or developed breathing habits that are not serving us as well as we think.This is not a magic wand episode. Breathing does not fix everything. Veganism does not fix everything. No single practice fixes everything.But sometimes change begins with one small question:What if this thing I thought was “just me” is actually something I can understand, support, or gently change?In this episode, we talk about:Why Annette and Graham call themselves the Vegan Breathing CoachesWhat “email apnea” is and why so many of us may be holding our breath without realizing itHow modern stress, phones, inboxes, posture, and daily habits may affect the way we breatheThe difference between mouth breathing and nose breathingWhy “just take a deep breath” may not always be the most helpful adviceHow breathing patterns can relate to sleep, anxiety, snoring, and feeling constantly on alertWhy the diaphragm matters more than many of us realizeThe connection between awareness, body signals, and lasting changeWhy noticing your breath can be a useful practice — without turning it into one more perfectionist projectImportant NoteThis episode is for education and curiosity. It is not medical advice. If you have sleep apnea, significant breathing concerns, chronic insomnia, panic attacks, serious snoring, or you are considering something like mouth taping — especially for a child — please work with a qualified professionalResourcesLearn more about Annette and Graham Henry and their breathing resources here: https://www.henryandhenryeu.com/Mentioned in this episode:Breath by James NestorSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Have you ever had this thought? Why does not my team just do the thing that seems so obvious? That thought is a clear signal of what financial advisor coach Ray Sclafani calls the silent leadership paradox. And it is a pattern he sees repeatedly, not just at mid-tier advisory firms but among firms that perform at the very highest level. The problem is not talent. It is clarity, or more precisely, the lack of it. In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray makes the case that leaders do not earn leverage through harmony or empowerment. They earn it through clarity. And until founders and firm leaders understand that distinction, their teams will keep waiting for direction that never arrives.What you will learn in this episodeWhat the silent leadership paradox is, why it shows up most powerfully in founder-led firms, and why the most talented leaders are often the most susceptible to itHow founders unintentionally withhold the direction their teams need by assuming everyone sees what they seeThe three-step framework for breaking the silent leadership paradox without becoming controlling or micromanagingWhy turning roles into charters with visible scorecards changes everything about how teams own outcomesKey insight from this episodeYour team does not need you to lower the bar. They need you to define it. You cannot unlock potential when people lack clarity about which responsibilities they own. And you cannot scale a firm when execution depends on what only the founder sees.The three-step framework for breaking the silent leadership paradoxExternalize your thinking — pull the execution plan out of your head, identify the five to eight outcomes that matter most this quarter, assign one owner to each, and define what done looks like in plain languageTurn roles into charters — define a clear scorecard for each team member and a visible scorecard for the organization, then review it weekly at the same day and timeMatch your leadership style to the task — lead directly at the beginning by stating exactly what you see and what you expect, then gradually shift into coach mode as competence and confidence growResources and references mentionedRobert Dilts — From Coach to AwakenerPatrick Lencioni — The AdvantageAndy Grove — High Output ManagementJim Collins — Good to GreatKim Scott — Radical CandorCoaching questions for reflectionIdentify one thing that seems most obvious to you but may not be obvious to a team member. What can you share that will make your vision and insight more clear to them?What would change or improve over the next 90 days if you made expectations more explicit and required your team to claim more ownership?How will your team more clearly communicate expected outcomes this quarter?Building the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

This episode explores why spiritual growth, raising your vibration & activating your soul gifts isn't just about connecting to the higher realms - it's also about deeply inhabiting your human experience. I dive into the often-overlooked role the physical body plays in intuition, emotional healing, energetic capacity, and spiritual expansion.Why many people unconsciously use spirituality as a way to disconnect from the body instead of grounding into itHow nutrition, detoxing, and caring for the body can impact energy, clarity, and spiritual sensitivityThe importance of movement, exercise, and activating the lower chakras to balance spiritual workHow stored emotions like grief, rage, and sadness can block intuition, gifts, and energetic capacityWhy nervous system regulation, safety, grounding, and rest are essential foundations for sustainable spiritual growth------------------------------------------------------Sign up to become a member of my free online Community, Cosmic Soul Circle: https://divine-soul-alignment.circle.so/join?invitation_token=1efac3b34f4f9a8e128f811c14dbb025f69249fb-1d1c46b3-1501-4b6a-84e7-f70f6e7e8e1d ------------------------------------------------------For more inspiring content, follow me on IG @chiaranaala: https://www.instagram.com/chiaranaala/-------------------------------------------------------To remember and activate your unique light language, sign up for my 4-week light language course Echoes of Light: https://www.chiaranaala.com/echoesoflight--------------------------------------------------------If you're ready to go deeper or you want to know what working with me is like, sign up for one or several of my FREE sessions:*Remember Your Essence*: Connect to your soul's essence, activate your psychic abilities & start embodying your unique magic. https://www.chiaranaala.com/remember-your-essence-replay-optin*Aligned & Abundant*: Release past life and ancestral blocks, open up your channel & align with abundance. https://www.chiaranaala.com/aligned-and-abundant-replay-access*The Portal*: Heal your womb, activate your soul gifts and open up your channel: https://www.chiaranaala.com/the-portal-replay*Soul Awakening*: Remember your soul's essence, activate your psychic abilities and start embodying your magic: https://www.chiaranaala.com/soulawakeningreplay-optinAlternatively, you can also check out my FREE meditations: Open to Receive Meditation: Strengthen your intuition, deepen the connection with your soul & your guides, raise your vibration and open up to receiving: https://www.chiaranaala.com/opentoreceiveCosmic Connection Meditation: Open up your connection to the higher realms, meet your galactic guides & receive galactic transmissions: https://www.chiaranaala.com/cosmic-connection

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Daj Mitchell—school-based SLP, online educator, and Illinois State University graduate—about getting everyone on board with AAC. With over six years of experience serving pediatric and adult clients across settings, Daj breaks down her buy-in stair step framework and explains why many SLPs accidentally skip to the last step. She shares practical strategies for coaching parents and staff, building real collaboration, and improving carryover beyond the therapy room. They also explore Daj's work in AI, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care, along with how she supports fellow clinicians through education and social media. This one's for any SLP who's ever handed a family a home program and never heard about it again.Bullet Points to Discuss: What the AAC buy-in stair step framework actually looks likeHow adult learning theory applies to parent and stakeholder coachingWhy video modeling works better than handouts for skeptical caregiversHow to use Google Forms, scheduled emails, and templates to manage AAC collaboration without eating your lunchWhat an AAC profile spreadsheet is and why Daj swears by itHow to extend the same coaching framework to teachers, paras, and adminHere's what we learned: Buy-in has three parts. Acceptance, willingness to support, and active participation are not the same thing—and most caregivers are only at step one.Don't skip ahead. Handing over a home program before a caregiver is ready guarantees the device stays on the refrigerator.Adults need a reason. Connect AAC to something that already matters in their life and they'll move faster.Start with one win. Find the routine they actually care about and build from there.Set it and forget it. Once your emails and forms are built, your collaboration system basically runs itself.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn more about Daj Mitchell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

https://linktr.ee/gatewaystoawakeningDear Community, What if losing everything was the moment that woke you up? In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with entrepreneur, artist, and author Jeffrey Brian Grubert to explore a story that is far bigger than crypto.After losing $71,500 in a single afternoon to professional social engineers, Jeffrey found himself not just confronting financial loss, but something deeper—his beliefs around safety, trust, and control. What followed was an unexpected and almost surreal encounter with a former social engineer, now facing federal prison, who would go on to reveal how these systems really work.Together, they unpack the hidden mechanics of social engineering—how fear, urgency, and authority can override even the most intelligent and well-informed individuals. But this conversation goes beyond tactics. It becomes a deeper inquiry into perception, intuition, and the ways we are constantly being influenced—not just online, but in culture, media, and everyday life. You can read his latest book, Confessions of a Crypto Thief, here. This episode is an invitation to look at where you may be outsourcing your authority, overriding your inner signal, or tying your sense of safety to external structures.Because ultimately, this is not just a conversation about crypto.It is a conversation about awareness.“I realized I wasn't losing money—I was confronting what I believed made me safe.” - Jeffrey Grubert In this episode, we explore:How a $71,500 loss unfolded—and why it could happen to anyoneWhat “social engineering” actually is (and where it shows up beyond scams)The psychology of manipulation: fear, authority, and false safetyWhy intelligent people can be more vulnerableThe role of intuition—and what happens when we override itHow to cultivate real safety in an increasingly complex worldThe deeper spiritual and human lessons behind loss, trust, and awakeningThis is a conversation about discernment, inner authority, and what it truly means to feel safe.Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, creators, and spiritual pioneers shaping the future of consciousness. We would love to hear from you! What did you take away from this episode? Tag us and let us know. For more from me: follow my writing on Substack (substack.com/@therealyasmeent), find me on Instagram @TheRealYasmeenT, or visit InnerKnowingSchool.com.I recently wrote the book A Glitch In The Matrix: 10 Energy Codes to Become The Main Character of Your Life which is available in print, kindle and Audible (in my own voice). 

Peak season has a way of grinding people down. Not dramatically, but slowly, week by week, until you hit November running on empty and wondering why you do this.In this episode, Sam and Katy talk through four categories of energy — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — and what it actually takes to protect each one across a full busy season. Sleep, hydration, client boundaries, scheduling buffers, letting go of outcomes you can't control…all contribute to preventing burnout.You'll learn:How your physical habits directly determine how much mental energy you have at workWhat smart scheduling boundaries look like before busy season locks inWhy emotional over-investment in clients quietly drains you and how to manage itHow recovery rituals at the end of a long day change everything

In this episode, Jen talks about something that can feel uncomfortable but can completely change your business: feedback. After receiving some difficult client feedback this week, Jen breaks down how she handled it, what she learned from it, and why feedback is one of the most important tools florists can use to improve their consultations, client communication, and overall wedding experience.If you are a florist, wedding vendor, or creative business owner, this episode will help you understand how to ask for feedback, how to sort useful feedback from emotional noise, and how to use both positive and negative feedback to strengthen your business instead of spiraling.In this episode, Jen covers:Why feedback is information, not a personal attackHow to ask for feedback after a client goes in a different directionWhat Jen learned from a difficult consultation and follow-up conversationWhy not all feedback is created equalHow to separate feedback from your identity as a business ownerWhy patterns in feedback matter more than one-off commentsHow to use client feedback to improve consultations, onboarding, communication, timelines, and systemsWhy positive feedback matters just as much as critical feedbackThe CEO mindset for handling feedback without drowning in itHow feedback can help you refine your brand, process, and client experienceWhat florists can learn from feedbackJen shares a real story from a recent inquiry where a bride felt like the consultation was not the right fit. Instead of reacting emotionally, Jen asked for feedback, reflected on what she could improve, and used that experience as an opportunity to refine the questions she asks during consultations. This episode is a powerful reminder that feedback can reveal growth opportunities — even when the person giving it is difficult.Key takeawayFeedback is not always fun, but it can be incredibly valuable. The most successful florists are not the ones who never receive hard feedback — they are the ones who know how to use it to improve their systems, communication, and client experience.If you are a florist struggling with:difficult client feedbackwedding consultation improvementproposal and onboarding communicationcreating a better client experienceconfidence in your floral business…this episode will help you think like a CEO and use feedback as a growth tool instead of making it mean something devastating about your worth.Mentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindhttp://floralceo.com/mastermind

There are questions we carry in silence — not because we don't feel them, but because we're afraid of what it means to say them out loud.Questions like: Why is this still happening? Why have I prayed for years and nothing has changed? Why does everyone else seem to be getting breakthrough while I'm still waiting?In this episode of Just Nona, I'm answering a heart question from a listener named Kristy, who has been living with an inherited kidney condition since her early 30s, is now being evaluated for a transplant, and has spent years praying for healing — only to keep receiving the same quiet response: My grace is sufficient.This isn't a conversation about doubt. It's a conversation about what happens when you are faithful, obedient, and still suffering.We talk about:Why living with chronic illness creates a unique and ongoing griefThe Apostle Paul's thorn — and what it actually means that God didn't remove itHow unanswered prayer can quietly distort your identity and your theologyWhat "my grace is sufficient" really means in the original Greek — and why it's not a consolation prizeThe weight of fear, body image, and loneliness that chronic conditions carryAnd how to ask a better question than "Why hasn't God healed me?"Your diagnosis is not a verdict on your faith. And God is not absent in your suffering — He is actively sustaining you through it.If you have been praying and waiting and wondering if God is even listening, this episode is for you.You are not being punished. You are not forgotten. And you are allowed to long for healing and still be grateful — those are not opposites.Order my books at https://www.nonajones.com/books Connect with me: https://www.nonajones.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nonanotnorahttps://www.facebook.com/NonaNotNoraListen to Just Nona PodcastNew episodes drop every Monday!https://nonajones.com/applehttps://nonajones.com/spotifyhttps://nonajones.com/amazon

Steve Gilbert is an 80-year-old, two-time Boston Marathon finisher and one of the most inspiring people I've ever had the pleasure of sitting down with. Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004 — the same year he was forced into early retirement and diagnosed with prostate cancer. He could have accepted the "go home and take your medication" prescription. He didn't - and has since completed seven marathons.Thank you to Alan Errichiello for connection to Steve!During this episode, sponsored by Cure Hydration and Noogs, we talk about:Being told "this is the best you'll ever be" at 59 — and choosing to ignore itHow a prosecutor, a Golden Gloves boxer, and a borrowed gym space became Rock Steady Boxing — now a worldwide movement for people with Parkinson'sHis very first Indy Mini in 1979 — because his wife said soTraining through winters, falls, and a fall outside a Kroger on 116th Street (with a DoorDash driver as the first responder)His first marathon finish at the 2011 Monumental — complete with the Rocky theme playing as he turned onto the finish stretch

 What if the biggest growth lever in your business isn't finding more clients — it's finally protecting the ones you already have? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Bradley Rausch — Branding and Operations CMO for founder-led companies, client success architect, and founder of Level Up Influence — for one of the most operationally rich and immediately actionable conversations we've ever had on this show. Bradley has taken a B2C training company from $650,000 to $1.5 million in under six months, achieved 140% Net Revenue Retention across a book of 250+ C-level executive relationships, and cut customer acquisition costs by 35% — all by mastering one specific and chronically underestimated truth: what happens in the first 72 hours after a client says yes determines whether your business compounds or bleeds. In this episode, you'll discover:The psychology of a new client in the 72-hour post-sale window — and why this is the most critical moment in your entire businessThe silent churn signals most founders never see until it's too lateHow to build a Client Success system that doesn't require the founder to be the productWhy great onboarding is the most powerful upsell mechanism available — no sales call requiredThe expectation equation that determines whether every client is happy or disappointed before you deliver a single resultWhat Net Revenue Retention is, why it matters more than any other metric in a service business, and how to optimize for itHow a founder's personal brand connects directly to client retention and referral generation If you are a founder, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or agency owner who celebrates the close and then moves on — this episode is the wake-up call your business has been waiting for.

What happens when you remove food… and are left alone with yourself?In this episode, Jimmy and Drew unpack Jimmy's recent 72-hour fast and the deeper lessons it revealed about discipline, boredom, dependency, energy, and identity.What started as a conversation about fasting quickly evolved into a deeper exploration of modern habits, comfort addiction, work culture, and the stories we tell ourselves about what we “need” to function.They discuss:Why fasting exposes more than hungerThe connection between boredom, impulse, and self-awarenessWhy discomfort reveals hidden dependenciesThe difference between activities that drain energy vs. generate itHow flow states create “infinite energy”Why most people are exhausted by misalignment, not effortThe powerful “Don't Cheat Your Family” mindset around work and purposeAnd the question that changes everything:Are you escaping something… or creating something?Jimmy also shares a meaningful moment with his son during the fast — explaining why quitting early creates patterns that repeat later in life.This episode is about much more than food.It's about discipline.Presence, identity, and learning how to become the kind of person who can do hard things.

A donor asked one of my clients, “How much do I have to give for you to stop asking?” Oof. That question hit me right in the chest. And honestly, I think a lot of fundraisers have either been asked something like this or secretly fear hearing it.In this episode, I break down exactly how I would respond and why I believe obligation has no place in major gifts fundraising. None. I'm not interested in convincing, pressuring, manipulating, or cornering someone into giving. That's not partnership. That's coercion with a tax receipt.We talk about the difference between fundraising from desperation versus fundraising from grounded leadership. Because donors can feel your energy. They can feel when you're white knuckling a goal, trying to force a gift, or needing their validation. And they can also feel when you genuinely mean it when you say: “You do not have to give.”The best donor relationships are built with people who are all in. People who want to be there. The people who don't just write checks, but become real partners in the mission. That kind of fundraising starts with you releasing pressure from yourself first.What you'll learn in this episodeHow Julie would respond when a donor says, “How much do I have to give for you to stop asking?”Why obligation-based fundraising damages donor relationshipsThe psychological reason donors are more likely to give when they feel fully free to chooseHow desperation and pressure show up in donor conversations, even when you think you're hiding itWhy emotional regulation matters in major gifts fundraisingThe difference between inviting someone into a mission versus convincing them to fund itHow to stop white knuckling individual donor relationshipsWhy real donor partnerships require alignment, not pressureWhat “walk away power” actually looks like in fundraising conversationsHow releasing donors from obligation helps attract more passionate, committed supportersAt the end of the day, major gifts fundraising is not about getting people to do things they do not want to do. It's about leading well enough, listening deeply enough, and believing strongly enough in your mission that the right people naturally lean in. The more grounded and pressure-free you become, the more authentic and sustainable your donor relationships will be.Want 15 leads in 5 minutes? DM me "Breakfast burrito" on LinkedIn and I'll send you a pdf and 6-minute training to help you generate 15 leads for your nonprofit in minutes. It's totally free. All you need is an email to sign up. DM me "Breakfast burrito" - I'm from Texas, what can I say? - to get your pdf and mini training.If you're an ED or DD of a $1M+ making a difference in your community and you're ready to make bigger, bolder asks, then DM me “CL” on LinkedIn and I'll share details.

Pastor burnout and soul exhaustion do not happen overnight. In this conversation, Mindy Caliguire shares a simple, practical framework to help ministry leaders guard their soul before it is too late.Many pastors and ministry leaders do not realize how depleted their soul has become until they hit a wall… burnout, exhaustion, emotional collapse, or a crisis that forces everything to stop. But what if soul care didn't have to be reactive? What if there were simple, practical rhythms that could safeguard your interior life long before you reach the cliff's edge?In this highlight from our conversation with Mindy Caliguire https://youtu.be/I3ujn3Lcqsk?si=BKYuW_uRs4ek6nDE, host Jason Daye explores a simple but powerful framework for soul care that can help you stay grounded and healthy in the midst of ministry demands. Mindy shares what she calls a page, a person, and a plan. These are three intentional rhythms that help protect your interior life and sustain long-term ministry.Drawing from decades of experience walking alongside pastors, as well as insights from neuroscience and spiritual formation, Mindy offers a practical path toward deeper awareness, meaningful connection, and intentional living.In this conversation, they explore:Why many pastors drift toward burnout without realizing itHow journaling creates space for clarity, honesty, and emotional awarenessWhy every leader needs a safe, trusted relationship outside of hierarchyHow relational connection actually shapes your futureWhy your interior life often shrinks as ministry responsibilities growHow a simple plan can help you guard your soul, your relationships, and your callingWatch the full conversation with Mindy Caliguire here: https://youtu.be/I3ujn3Lcqsk?si=BKYuW_uRs4ek6nDEThis episode is especially helpful for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone carrying the weight of spiritual responsibility who wants to build a healthier, more sustainable rhythm of life and leadership. If you are a pastor or ministry leader who feels stretched, tired, or quietly running on empty, this conversation offers a simple and hopeful way forward.Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.Love well, live well, & lead wellComplimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesessionFollow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

In this episode we'll talk about:Why two people can build the same thing and have completely different experiences based on the energy behind itHow anxiety-driven work produces results that eventually cost you everythingWhy alignment-driven work creates sustainability that anxiety never couldHow to recognize whether you're building from peace or from panicWhy the energy you bring to the work determines whether the work gives life or takes itHow to shift from building out of fear to building out of devotionAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Listen on your podcast app:                    Resources Of This Episode: Download Em Gee's free starter pack:Click here. Summary Of This Episode: Click here to read the episode transcript Marketing can be one of the most time-consuming parts of running your business as a solopreneur or small business owner. Now, AI is opening up incredible opportunities to save time, simplify how we show up, and create more with less effort. But instead, it often feels more overwhelming. There is too much information, too many tools, and constant change. It is hard to know what matters and where to focus your energy. Don't use AI until you actually know what your strategy is That is exactly why I invited Em Gee to share her expertise on this topic. Em Gee is a Marketing and AI Consultant, Educator, and two-time best-selling author whose helping business owners reclaim their time and grow faster using the power of AI. In the last 3 years, Em has taught over 1500 small-business owners how to use AI tools to save hours each week, improve their marketing, and create systems that make business easier. In this conversation, we explore how to approach AI without getting lost in the noise. You will start seeing how to use it in a way that feels effective and authentic for your business. What you will learn: How to use AI in your marketing strategy while staying authenticHow to choose the right AI tools to save time and improve your resultsHow to navigate the tension between using AI's benefits and the ethical concerns around itHow to balance AI and human support to build a more powerful business and drive better results Find Em Gee online: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn Chapters: [04:15] The Story That Led Em Gee to AI Marketing [07:53] Impact of AI in Business and Life efficiency [12:31] The Value of AI Versus a Human Team [15:07] Ways to Effectively Use AI In Marketing [18:46] AI Tools for Marketing Success [20:53] Aligning Marketing Strategies With The Right AI Solution [23:57] Impact of Replacing Human Marketing Expertise with AI [26:31] The Importance of Strategy in AI Utilization [29:56] Navigating AI Tools: ChatGPT vs. Claude [35:33] AI in Different Phases of Entrepreneurship [39:22] Authenticity and Ethics in AI Usage Find this episode on YouTube:  Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a review Please leave a review or a comment to help me reach more people who need to hear this. Choose your favorite podcast app:                   

In this episode, Darrin sits down with Dr. Joy Karavedas to explore what it really means to develop leaders intentionally—and why that “tap on the shoulder” can be life-changing.Joy shares her journey into leadership and how her research revealed a powerful pattern: nearly every leader can point to a moment when someone saw their potential before they did.The conversation dives into:The importance of intentionally building a leadership pipelineWhy performance alone isn't enough to identify future leadersThe reality of the “messy middle” and how leaders grow through itThe role of reflection in leadership development—and why most leaders skip itHow to give emerging leaders space to practice, fail, and growJoy also introduces her TAP framework:Trust – The foundation of leadership that must be earned dailyAuthenticity – Knowing who you are as a leader and showing up with confidencePerformance – The skills and execution that can be developed over timeOne of the biggest takeaways?A pat on the back might feel good—but a tap on the shoulder can change someone's life.This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership development isn't accidental—it's intentional.Connect with Dr. Karavedas - https://drkaravedas.com/Sponsor SpotlightThis episode is sponsored by HeyTutor.If improving student outcomes is part of your plan, don't wait until the fall to build your support system.HeyTutor provides high-dosage tutoring in Math and ELA—handling recruitment, training, and management—so your team can focus on impact.Learn more at HeyTutor.comLet's ConnectIf you're working to move from planning to execution—and want to ensure your team stays aligned and focused throughout the year—Darrin can help.Through coaching, leadership retreats, and team development, he supports leaders in building clarity, alignment, and lasting impact.

It's not just *what* you give, it's *when* you give it. And that timing alone can completely change how your client perceives your gift or gesture. In this episode, we're breaking down a counterintuitive but powerful approach to client gifting that helps you move from transactional relationships to deeply personal client connections. You'll learn how to use timing, intention, and personalization to make your clients feel seen, valued, and remembered for the right reasons. If you've ever wondered how to make your client experience feel more meaningful without just adding more “stuff,” this one's for you.What you'll walk away with:Why giving a gift at the point of transaction can actually weaken your client relationship instead of strengthening itHow timing your client gifts outside of onboarding creates more emotional impact and memorabilityThe difference between marketing swag and true client gifts (and why logos change everything)How to use personalization to make clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued in a scalable wayBy the end of this episode, you'll rethink not just what you give your clients, but when you give it.So here's the takeaway: great client gifting isn't about being more generous in the moment—it's about being more intentional over time. When you step away from transactional timing and lean into thoughtful, personalized gestures, you turn everyday business into a relationship-building experience your clients actually remember.If this episode made you rethink your approach, your next step is simple: look at your current client journey and ask where a surprise-and-delight moment would actually feel meaningful, not mechanical. That's where real differentiation happens.Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Is IBS still running your life - even though you've tried the low FODMAP diet? Are you cutting out more and more foods, following all the “rules", taking probiotics or supplements, and still dealing with bloating, indigestion, and abdominal pain? Or maybe the low FODMAP diet worked at first, but now your IBS symptoms are creeping back in and you're wondering, why did it stop working? If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today, we're talking about one of the most recommended IBS treatments out there: the IBS low FODMAP diet. This was the diet I put myself on in 2015 when my IBS, constipation, and bloating started. It was the diet I followed perfectly for 2 years because it helped reduce my symptoms, but it never fully healed my gut, and every time I tried to reintroduce foods, all my symptoms came rushing back. Now, after working with hundreds of clients with IBS for over 8 years, I've heard this story over and over and over again. So on today's episode, I'm diving into WHY the low FODMAP diet is not working for thousands of people with IBS (likely millions) - and what to do instead to find IBS relief. In today's episode, we'll talk about:What the low FODMAP diet isWho developed itHow the low FODMAP diet for IBS theoretically is supposed to workWhy, for many people, the low FODMAP diet isn't helpingWhat to do instead to find your real IBS causes and get the IBS treatment you need to permanently reverse your IBS Because removing foods isn't the same thing as healing your gut. And if your low FODMAP diet isn't working… there's a reason. Let's go find it. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Low FODMAP Not Enough 02:00 - Podcast Welcome And Disclaimer 03:10 - Low FODMAP Refresher 04:06 - What FODMAP Means 05:02 - Origins And Success Rates 06:52 - When It Fails Patients 08:48 - How It Should Work 11:55 - The Real Root Cause 13:39 - Five Toxin Trap Overview 15:20 - Breaking Down The Five 19:07 - Training And Resources 21:37 - Should You Stay On It 23:07 - Why Food Is Not The Fix 25:46 - How The Trap Drives IBS 29:15 - Wrap Up And Next Episodes EPISODES MENTIONED:5 Toxin Trap Related Podcast Episodes:1. Poor Digestion298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder Surgery2. Hidden Pathogens​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

Why do growing businesses struggle with cash flow and inefficient systems? Adi Klevit, CEO and Founder of Business Success Consulting Group, works with companies that are already successful but struggling to keep up with growth due to missing or inconsistent systems. Instead of focusing only on more leads or revenue, the focus shifts to documenting, optimizing, and aligning processes so the business can scale without adding chaosAdi shares real examples, including an HVAC company that improved cash flow by collecting payments at the end of each job and a company that reduced onboarding time by up to 75% after documenting and organizing their processes. These examples show how operational changes can directly impact revenue, efficiency, and team performanceThis conversation explores why many businesses operate without clear systems, how inefficiencies go unnoticed over time, and why documenting processes with the team leads to better adoption and results. It also covers the role of AI in process development and why human strategy is still required to make systems effective.What You'll LearnHow inefficient systems impact cash flow and growthWhy documenting processes creates a single source of truthWhat the HVAC payment example reveals about improving cash flowHow small process changes reduce delays and errorsWhy teams don't follow processes and how to fix itHow to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflowsThe right way to use AI for documenting and improving processesWhy AI cannot replace human strategy in operationsHow documented systems reduce onboarding timeWhat it takes to scale a business without adding chaosIf your business is growing but operations feel disorganized, this episode breaks down how systems create structure, improve cash flow, and make scaling more predictableLearn more from Business Success Consulting Group: https://bizsuccesscg.comConnect with Adi Klevit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiklevit Explore the Process Guru AI tool: https://bizsuccesscg.comResources:● Connect with Ian● Download a Tackle Box!● Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!● Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most investors spend their energy asking the wrong question. It's not which fund is best -- it's which combination of funds gets you to your actual goal at a cost and complexity level you'll actually maintain. Joe and OG break down the full index investing playbook: where to start, when to add complexity, what Wall Street calls indexing that really isn't, and the one number that should change how you think about your entire portfolio.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the real argument for index investing isn't that nobody beats the market -- it's that you can't predict who will do it nextThe crockpot principle of index investing -- and why the self-cleaning oven analogy might be even betterWhy the S&P 500 and the total stock market index are closer than most people think -- and which one Joe is increasingly favoring for the long runThe $100,000 turning point: what changes about your investment strategy when the portfolio gets big enough to get scientificThe first two additions most Stackers should consider beyond their core index -- and why OG would actually add more than twoWhy mixing index funds from different companies can quietly undermine your diversification without you ever knowing itHow to replace the word "index" with "list" to instantly identify whether a product is actually doing what you think it isThe buffered ETFs, factor ETFs, and active ETFs that call themselves indexes -- and why most Stackers should walk right past themWhy you're not racing against the index -- you're on a road trip -- and what that shift in framing changes about every investing decisionThe season one recap from OG and Anna's financial planning basics series -- plus the free workbook that ties all seven episodes togetherWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, the portfolio is finally big enough to matter -- and that's exactly when the temptation to complicate things gets strongest. New products, new strategies, and new buzzwords show up constantly, each promising a smarter approach. The investors who come out ahead aren't the ones who found the best fund. They're the ones who built something simple enough to maintain, scientific enough to optimize, and sturdy enough to hold through the moments when everything feels like it's falling apart.From the BasementJoe and OG dig into the full index investing playbook -- from the first fund a beginner should buy to the asset class combinations that actually improve long-term outcomes once the portfolio gets big enough to warrant it. OG and Anna close out their seven-week financial planning basics series with a full recap and the surprise release of a free downloadable workbook at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguide. Doug arrives with Nolan Ryan trivia that connects strikeout records to index investing in a way that only the basement could pull off. Whether the analogy fully lands is a question best answered with your earbuds in.Resources MentionedThe Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins -- referenced as the foundational text for beginner index investorsPrior interviews with JL Collins: Interview 1 and Interview 2Paul Merriman's annual asset class research -- referenced for data on adding small cap value and international to a core S&P portfolio; paulmerriman.comiShares -- referenced as an example of a consistent index fund family worth staying withinJP Morgan Guide to the Markets -- referenced in prior episode; available at jpmorgan.comStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- free seven-episode workbook at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- weekly investing hot takes from Kevin Bailey at stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Meetups -- stackingbenjamins.com/badSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.