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Send us Fan MailSeason 5 is here—and we're starting with sex.More specifically, we're jumping into a debate happening in Catholic circles online:Are Catholic marriage speakers being more prescriptive about sex than the Catholic Church actually is?Recently, Catholic speakers such as Jackie Angel have received criticism for saying plainly that sexual intimacy between husband and wife should culminate in intercourse—what we refer to in our book Lovemaking as PIV. The criticism isn't simply that this language is too explicit.The deeper argument is: The Church never actually says that. You're adding your own interpretation to Church teaching. So… are we?In this season-opening episode, we begin working through that question by going directly to Humanae Vitae 11 and 12 and asking what the Church means when it teaches that every marital act must preserve both its unitive and procreative meanings. And we quickly discover that the disagreement isn't only about sex.It's also about how Catholics read Church documents, how doctrine gets pastorally communicated, how natural law works, and whether making a teaching easier to understand is the same thing as adding something to it.We talk about:Why Catholic social media is arguing about how married couples should have sexThe criticism directed toward Jackie Angel and other Catholic marriage speakersWhy we use the abbreviation PIV when discussing intercourseWhether talking explicitly about sex is inappropriate or actually necessaryThe difference between being explicit and being irreverentWhether saying marital intimacy should culminate in intercourse goes beyond Church teachingWhat Humanae Vitae 11 and 12 actually sayWhat the Church means by the unitive and procreative meanings of sexWhy every marital act must retain its relationship to procreationWhat natural law means in Catholic moral theologyWhy Church documents aren't always easy for ordinary Catholics to interpretThe difference between doctrine and pastoral applicationWhy some Catholics genuinely need someone to tell them plainly, “What does this actually mean?”Why social media makes pastoral accompaniment especially difficultWhy the unitive meaning of sex deserves just as much attention as the procreative meaningWhat it means for intimacy to be rightly ordered toward lifeWhy helping someone understand Church teaching isn't necessarily the same thing as adding to itHow couples' lived experiences should be acknowledged without changing moral truthOne of the biggest questions we raise is this: If Humanae Vitae says that every marital act must preserve both its unitive and procreative meanings, what exactly does that require of a married couple?Because simply repeating the words “unitive and procreative” doesn't necessarily tell a couple what to do. Some Catholics want the theological principle.Others are asking: Okay—but what does that actually look like?And sometimes pastoral care means someone has to be willing to say the difficult thing clearly. This episode begins a three-part conversation examining what the Catholic Church actually teaches about marital intimacy, being “open to life,” and whether the common Catholic understanding of the marital act can really be found in the Church's own documents.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back to Season 5 01:12 Why the Internet Is Arguing About Catholic Sex 01:24 The Controversy Over Jackie Angel's Marriage Advice 02:32 Why We Use the Term PIV 03:23 Is Talking Explicitly About Catholic Sex “Cringeworthy”? 04:15 Are Catholics Adding Rules the Church Never Taught? 05:04 What Humanae Vitae Actually Says About the Marital Act 06:26 Why Church Documents Can Be Difficult to Understand 07:35 What Natural Law Actually Means 09:24 “Each and Every Marital Act” — What Does That Mean? 10:16 Doctrine vs. Pastoral Application 11:35 Why Catholic Social Media Gets This Conversation Wrong 13:24 Why Some Couples Need Clear, Prescriptive Answers 15:09 Why Catholic Speakers Need to Say the Difficult Thing 16:01 Can Sex Be Procreative Without PIV? 17:23 What Does “Ordered Toward Life” Actually Mean? 18:32 The Unitive Meaning of Catholic Sex Matters Too 20:03 Why Some Catholics Need Someone to Just Say It 21:46 Are We Misinterpreting Humanae Vitae? 22:24 What Does “Unitive” Actually Require in Marriage? 23:39 Truth, Pastoral Care, and a Couple's Lived Experience 25:11 Where This Conversation Goes NextTwo Become Family is conversations and encouragement for your Catholic family—helping couples believe in what they are and become the family God created them to be.BOOKS, WRITING, AND RESOURCES

A Realistic Fall Plan for MomsIf your fall routine already feels impossible three weeks in, you're not failing, you built the wrong kind of routine for this season. In this episode, Alisha Carlson breaks down why September functions like a second New Year's in our culture, all momentum and zero sustainability, and why that setup is designed to make you quit, not a personal flaw on your part.Alisha walks through a simple two-step approach: auditing your macro calendar for the next 10-12 weeks (practices, small groups, work travel, the non-negotiables) and picking one true priority to focus on for the season, whether that's nutrition, movement, sleep, or stress. If you're a busy mom who craved routine all summer and is now drowning in everyone else's schedule, this episode is for you.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy treating fall like a fresh start (a second New Year's) sets you up to quit by OctoberHow to run a macro calendar audit for the next 10-12 weeks, before you touch anything elseWhy you can probably only sustain one true priority at a time, and how to choose itHow to avoid the all-or-nothing mindset using a good, better, best frameworkHow to schedule your one priority first, instead of squeezing it into whatever's leftHow to plan for the holiday season shift now, so momentum doesn't reset in DecemberTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF...You spent the summer looking forward to "getting back to routine" and fall hit harder than expectedYou're already tempted to overhaul your nutrition, workouts, and sleep all at once, starting MondayYou've quit by week three before and are tired of that being the patternYou want a realistic, sustainable approach instead of another all-or-nothing resetYou're a busy mom, mompreneur, or working woman juggling fall sports and activity schedulesTwo ways to work with me right now. If you're just getting started and want a low barrier entry point, the Fit and Fueled Foundation is a $27 micro course at the link in the show notes. If you're ready for real hands on support and want someone in your corner, book a free 1:1 consult and let's talk about coaching. Both links are here: https://thestrongherway.com/work-with-us

Are you a therapist who knows coaching is your next step, but you're stuck wondering what you actually need to get started?In this episode, I'm joined by Dana Spuck, Erin Smyth, and Michelle Lesesne-De Santis, three therapist coaches who sit in the hot seat and ask me their most burning business questions. Dana asks about the true business essentials for a brand new coaching business and whether a website belongs on the list, Erin wants to know how to nurture and convert leads when chasing people down was never part of her clinical training, and Michelle asks how to narrow a coaching niche when 25 years of experience makes her capable of helping almost anyone. I walk through the order of operations for getting started, why attorney approved coaching contracts protect your license, the difference between inbound lead generation and outbound lead generation, and how choosing one population with one persistent, painful problem takes strangers from cold to sold.In this episode, you'll learn:Why an LLC gives you more protection than staying a sole proprietorHow to protect your therapy license as you step into coachingWhy fortune is in the follow up and what it costs you to skip itHow organic marketing works when you post with strategy and a direct call to actionWhat to offer in exchange for an email address so leads continue through your client journeyWhy borrowing someone else's audience is the fastest way to grow from scratchWhy serving everyone forces you to compete for every audience at onceHow to narrow your niche using skill level, excitement level, and your warm networkWhat makes a problem painful enough that people pay to solve itHow market research, surveys, and coffee chats take the guesswork out of choosingIf you've been searching for how to start a coaching business, a system for converting leads, and a focused online coaching offer you can market every day, this episode is your invitation to build your business in the correct order from the first step. Open your notes app for this one, because these are the questions you would've asked if you were in the hot seat yourself.To being heard and seen, Carly

In this week's episode, I break down member experience, the single biggest factor in long-term retention, and why a forgettable, unengaging membership is the fastest way to lose members who never got the result they joined for.I'm walking you through 7 specific ways to make every part of that experience work harder for your members and for your retention. None of them involves piling on more content, and we'll also cover the 5 types of overwhelm that quietly kill memberships from the inside.In this episode:How to apply the AAA framework, Affirm, Acclimate, Advance, to build a 90-day onboarding strategy instead of a one-off welcome sequenceWhy personalizing and segmenting the member experience drives a measurable jump in engagementHow to use gamification without accidentally rewarding busywork instead of real progressPractical ways to deliver value off-platform, from member-only podcasts to newsletters that are the value, not just a summary of itHow to set up automated engagement triggers using the 3 signals that actually predict a member driftingGrab the free Engagement Trigger Cheatsheet to help you take action on this episode, or if you want our dedicated support, head over to Membership Academy.Key Quotes & Takeaways:"Member experience is the single biggest factor in long-term retention.""Members don't need instruction, they need inspiration.""Subscriptions rebill passively, so the fact someone continues paying doesn't instantly mean that they're engaged.""Churn is a lagging indicator. It is the result of problems that set in 3 months ago, 6 months ago, 12 months ago."You might also find useful:Why You Need a Solid Member Onboarding ProcessWhy Membership Owners NEED to Embrace Off-Platform EngagementUse Feedback Loops To Drive Our Membership GrowthHow To Reduce Overwhelm In Your MembershipThank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show.They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you've somehow made your life more complicated than it needs to be?In this short, honest, and permission-giving episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson talk about simplifying your life, coming back to the basics, and making space for what actually matters right now.Both Kelsey and Lynnsey are feeling close to overwhelm and burnout, which leads them to reflect on what is working, what isn't, and what they may be holding onto simply because they think they should. Together, they share the questions they've been asking themselves to create more clarity, space, and energy.From asking "What's most important to me right now?" to questioning whether something still needs to be done at all, this episode is an invitation to pause, reassess, and stop overcomplicating things. They also explore why saying "not right now" can be just as powerful as saying no, and why letting go of something today doesn't mean you'll never come back to it.If you've been feeling stretched too thin, stuck in old routines, or unsure what needs to change, this episode gives you permission to simplify, get your feet back on solid ground, and return to what's true for you right now.✨ What You'll Discover:Why simplifying your life can create more clarity and energyThe question to ask when everything feels equally importantHow to identify what actually matters to you right nowWhy saying "not right now" can be better than saying no foreverHow to recognize what isn't working in your lifeWhy you should question the things you're doing out of obligationHow to tell the difference between what you should do and what you actually wantWhy clarity only becomes powerful when you act on itHow to simplify without completely starting overWhy your business, relationships, and routines will always need updatesThe importance of honoring what feels right in your current seasonHow creating more space can help you receive new opportunitiesWhy your energy is a finite resourceHow to stop overcomplicating things that could be much simplerQuestions you can journal on to get back to the basics✨ Want more?In the extended Patreon episode, Kelsey and Lynnsey continue the conversation with a sneak peek from Kelsey's new book, The Manifesting Fix. They explore fear, clarity, self-trust, and what it means to stop letting fear drive your life. Kelsey also shares a tarot message from the book, offering guidance for anyone feeling scared about what might come after making a change.Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

Why do you keep avoiding things you know you need to do?You know what I mean. The unopened post sitting on the side. The form that would probably take five minutes. The donation bag you keep walking past. The email you still haven't sent.Task avoidance can be so frustrating, especially when you know the job itself is small. But avoidance is not always about how long something will take. Often, it is about the emotional weight attached to the task, the uncertainty around it, or simply not knowing how to begin.In this episode, I'm talking about ADHD avoidance and why small tasks can start taking up so much mental space when we keep putting them off. If you have ADHD, avoiding tasks can also be connected to executive function and task initiation, which can make getting started feel much harder than it looks from the outside.We'll look at what is really happening when you keep putting something off, including the avoidance cycle that so many of us get stuck in, why telling yourself to “just do it” usually doesn't help, and how to make taking action easier.You'll learn:Why a five-minute task can feel much harder than it actually isWhat can be happening underneath avoidanceHow uncertainty and hidden steps can make small tasks feel overwhelmingWhy avoidance gives you temporary relief but can create more stress laterHow ADHD can affect task initiation and getting startedWhy the emotional weight of a task can grow the longer you leave itHow guilt and self-criticism can make task avoidance even harderSimple ways to make the first step feel smaller and more manageableHow to identify the next physical action instead of thinking about the whole taskWhy you do not need to finish everything for your progress to countIf you're looking for help to take action the things you've been avoiding, this episode is for you. Here's to fewer things competing for your attention,CarolineIf this is something you struggle with, you may also want to listen to Episode 203, 3 Shifts to Finally Start the Tasks You Keep Putting Off, and Episode 211, Why Tiny Tasks Start Feeling Huge When You're Overwhelmed.Thanks 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

Stoic Lessons for Men Over 40, 50 & 60Episode SummarySome of the most important battles you'll ever fight aren't happening around you.They're happening within you.Between fear and courage. Discipline and comfort. Acceptance and resistance. Seeking approval and trusting yourself. And ultimately, between the man you've been and the man you're trying to become.In this Mindset Academy Monday episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts explores nine internal battles every man must learn to face, using lessons inspired by the Stoic philosophers Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca.Stoicism isn't about becoming emotionless, shutting people out or trying to handle everything alone. Funk explains why strong men still need Brotherhood, family, friends, mentors, coaches, and sometimes professional help. The difference is that while others can stand beside you, there are certain internal battles they cannot win for you.You'll learn how to deal with failure without allowing it to define you, handle being misunderstood, process loss, make difficult decisions without certainty, confront your own weaknesses, live with uncertainty, and stop handing other people control over your confidence.And ultimately, you'll discover why the greatest battle is deciding which man you're building through the choices you make every day.Because after 40, 50 and 60, you have something your younger self didn't have:Experience.You've succeeded. You've failed. You've lost people. You've made mistakes. You've watched plans fall apart. And you've hopefully gained wisdom along the way.The question now is:What are you going to do with that wisdom?What You'll LearnWhy your greatest battles often happen within youWhat Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca can teach modern menThe difference between healthy solitude and isolationWhy failure doesn't make you a failureHow to stop needing everyone to understand your decisionsWhy Stoicism does NOT mean suppressing grief or emotionHow to make difficult decisions when you don't have certaintyWhy confronting your own weaknesses is essential for growthThe difference between preparing for the future and obsessing over itHow seeking approval gives other people control over your confidenceWhy your everyday choices are constantly building your characterThe Stoic question that can change how you handle difficult situations: “What is actually within my control?Join The Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood Today - https://www.over40alpha.com/

Most vision boards end up collecting dust by mid-year. In this episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas shares a research breakdown that explains why vision boards are fun, but maybe not very effective for actually achieving your goals. "Manifesting" and fantasizing about what you want, might actually be the reason you haven't seen success yet.In this episode, she covers:The difference between expecting something and fantasizing about it, and why the research shows they lead to almost opposite outcomesWhy picturing a goal as already achieved can quietly lower your energy and motivation to go pursue itHow the effect gets stronger the more you actually want the thing you're fantasizing aboutWhy a fixed mindset makes the downside of positive fantasizing even worseThe WOOP framework and mental contrasting, and why pairing visualization with a plan for the obstacles is the version that actually worksIf you've ever made a vision board that ended up gathering dust, this episode explains why, and what to do differently.Episodes Referenced: EP 29: Evidence-Based Strategy to Help Clients Achieve Goals (The WOOP Method)Connect with me on Instagram! LEAVE A REVIEW, WIN A WORKSHOP! After you leave your review, take a screenshot and upload it to this form to be entered to win Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Send a voice note or drop your questions here Sources:Kappes and Oettingen, 2011Kappes, Oettingen and Mayer, 2012Oettingen and Mayer, 2002Kappes, Stephens and Oettingen, 2011

When Emma Victoria Johnson sat across from her surgeon in March 2025, the script had already been written for her: stage 4 breast cancer, no surgery, no chemo, no radiation — just two tablets and roughly 18 months. She tore that script up.In this deeply moving episode of Become Empowered, host Sabine Kvenberg sits down with Emma, joining "from the future" near Sydney, Australia, to talk about the moment a diagnosis became a decision. Emma shares why she refused to accept a palliative-only prognosis, how her "inner warrior" put her on a plane to seek alternatives, and what it took to close the hair salon she had built and loved for nearly a decade — choosing herself over the business.This is a conversation about belief, responsibility, and the quiet power of taking your health into your own hands. Emma and Sabine talk candidly about the daily discipline of healing — clean eating, movement, red light, infrared saunas, oxygen, and a home she turned into her own "little wellness clinic" — and the truth that stress is the enemy of healing. And they land somewhere unexpected: purpose. Today Emma wakes to 150+ messages a day from people around the world, walking beside them through their own diagnoses as an ambassador and advocate.If you or someone you love is standing at a crossroads, this episode is a reminder that when one door closes, another opens — and that belief, backed by action, changes everything.In this episode:Why Emma refused the "18 months" prognosis and went looking for another wayThe moment surgery was taken off the table — and how she respondedTurning a home into a personal wellness routine on a real-world budgetWhy she closed the business she loved, and how she made peace with itHow stress works against healing — and what she protects her energy for nowFinding new purpose in service after one chapter closedThis episode is a personal story, not medical advice. Please consult qualified professionals about your own care.Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emma_victoriaj/Connect with Sabine: SabineKvenberg.comhttps://liveyounger.com/healthyandwealthy

View This Week's Show NotesJuliet and I are officially empty nesters. Both girls are launched, the bathroom is clean every morning, and we're figuring out what the next phase looks like. It rhymes with dusk bike rides, protein shakes for dinner, and a cereal bar in Marin we somehow didn't know existed until now.We also revisited one of our longest-running household debates: women's pain tolerance. An Instagram infographic claiming childbirth equals breaking 20 bones made the rounds and reignited everything. We cover what the McGill pain scale actually says, why medical research has failed women on pain, and the full story of my eardrum, which ends with blood in the ER and a pain scale I have never quite recovered from.From there we got into our book Outplay and the data shaping every youth sports conversation right now. The number everyone cites is that 70% of kids drop out of sport by age 13. A researcher on LinkedIn tried to find the primary source and came up empty. So did researchers at the Aspen Institute. So did everyone else. We unpack what the CDC data actually shows and why citation drift doesn't mean youth sports is fine.The biggest chunk of this episode is something I wanted to make sure we gave real time to: what two years of running the Starrett System has actually taught us. Most people coming into the program weren't working a coherent physical practice at all. They might have been doing some weight training or riding a Peloton, but nobody was hitting all three legs of the longevity triangle: strength, conditioning, and mobility. Nobody was sprinting. And a lot of people believed that the moment they felt discomfort, they should stop.Watching that shift has been one of the most rewarding things we've done. Member Lily gained 5.4 pounds of lean mass in eight months. Cole said he's craving training every day for the first time. The fall cohort starts September 8th. Early bird: $200 off at starrettsystem.com.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the "70% of kids drop out of sports by age 13" statistic cited by the American Academy of Pediatrics and major sports governing bodies may have no verifiable primary source, and what the CDC and Aspen Institute data actually showsWhy the claim that childbirth equals breaking 20 bones is a myth, and what the McGill pain scale says is actually more painfulWhy medical research has historically underserved women on pain, and how self-reporting skews the pictureWhat two years of running the Starrett System revealed about what most people were actually missing in their physical practiceWhy having a strength practice, a conditioning practice, and mobility work are three separate things, and why most people were only doing one of themWhat the "longevity triangle" is and why most wellness and longevity conferences have almost no conversation about itHow teaching people to train around injuries and physical limitations, rather than stop, has been one of the biggest shifts for Starrett System membersWhy the program's nutrition approach centers on abundance and eliminating nothing, and what happens when people who have been chronically underfueling start eating enoughKey Highlights(00:00) Welcome to RECESS / Kelly and Juliet go officially empty nest(00:31) The bathroom story and Byron Katie's towel wisdom via Gabby Reese(03:19) Life as empty nesters: bike rides at dusk, protein shakes, cereal for dessert(04:43) Listener ask: send your best recipes for two(05:18) Women vs. men pain tolerance: the debate renewed(06:44) Kelly's eardrum story(08:57) McGill pain scale and Juliet's finger(11:11) Outplay: preparing families for youth sports(13:32) Pay-to-play, private equity, and the Norwegian youth sports model(16:26) The 70% dropout stat and its missing primary source(19:12) Starrett System: origin story from the YPO conference(26:48) Starrett System: member results and the September 8th fall cohort(30:41) Cereal bar in Marin and the great Raisin Bran debate(34:07) Wrap and early bird CTA

Pregnancy has long been treated as a season to slow down and play it safe. The data tells a different story, and it starts with a number most women were taught to fear.Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and professor at the University of Alberta who has spent over a decade studying how the body moves through pregnancy, postpartum, and the years before. What stayed with me most: a pregnancy complication isn't just a pregnancy problem. It's information about a woman's future heart health that most of us are never told to pay attention to.Track your hormones at home with Mira. Get 25% off Mira kits at https://www.miracare.com/ with code “KAYLA”Support cellular health with Solaray Spermidine, featuring 3.3 mg of spermidine from rice germ extract: https://solaray.com/products/spermidine  Use the code “KAYLABARNES” at checkout for 30% off your order.This conversation exploresWhy the “stay under 140 beats per minute” rule taught to pregnant women for decades was already outdated before most of us ever heard itWhat Dr. Davenport's lab is learning by tracking a baby's heart rate and blood flow in real time during heavy lifting and high intensity trainingWhy gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension are now considered a risk factor for future heart disease as strong as smokingWhy the “high risk at 35” label given to so many pregnancies is based on outdated data rather than a woman's actual healthWhy almost no strength exercise, including deadlifts and heavy squats, has been shown to need to be avoided in a low risk pregnancyWhy the standard advice to wait six weeks and then resume normal activity after birth has little evidence behind itHow staying active after birth is tied to a real reduction in postpartum depression and noticeably better sleep quality, even when total sleep doesn't changeJoin the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women's health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you'll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-communityConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Dr Margie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargiedavenport/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-davenport-b3095825/ X: https://x.com/ExercisePreg Website: https://www.ksr.ualberta.ca/exerciseandpregnancy/index.php#womenshealth #gestationaldiabetes #preeclampsia #pelvicfloor #diastasisrecti #fertility #cardiovascularhealth #strengthtraining #hiit#longevity #womenslongevity #pregnancyexercise #exerciseinpregnancy #postpartumrecovery #prenatalfitness 

AI made it cheap to produce content, and now every cybersecurity vendor sounds the same. Brian Reed, CMO at Corsha, argues the answer to that sameness isn't more AI, it's the human layer: real stories, congruent brand moves, and community. He gets specific on how to use AI as a story partner rather than a content mill, why your customer is the hero of every story, and how to stand out in a market of 4,000 vendors.In this episode:Why AI content creates "mass sameness," and where humans still create meaningThe golden triangle: AI as content assistant and community as the source of real storiesWhy your customer is the hero of the story, never your product, your rep, or your companyThe business-card test for a company story simple enough that every employee can tell itHow to open a sales conversation with a 30-second customer story instead of an agenda slideUsing AI to find patterns, sharpen, and retitle stories, plus building "persona" agents like his crusty OT engineerWhere the line sits between a memorable brand moment and a forgettable gimmick (Wiz vs the puppies)The three kinds of community, why "build your own" is hardest, and why community is never lead genAbout the guest: Brian Reed is CMO at Corsha, working in industrial and OT cybersecurity. His background runs from database middleware and data warehousing in the 90s through application security and the DevOps / DevSecOps movement, including helping build the All Day DevOps community, and he writes regularly on AI and storytelling.Notable quotes:"The tide raises all boats, but they're all drowning in content, and it all sounds the same.""Your product's not the hero, your sales rep isn't the hero, your company isn't the hero. The hero is the people.""Community is never, ever about lead gen. It's brand building and giving to get."Chapters (approximate):00:58 — The ugly underbelly of AI content: sameness04:41 — Who the hero of the story really is07:13 — The business-card test and "us and them"13:13 — Using AI as a story partner, and the crusty OT agent19:05 — Standing out vs gimmicks: Wiz, Island, and the puppies27:53 — The coffee truck, and de-risking bold bets33:16 — The three kinds of community37:05 — Why community is never lead gen Support the showThe Cyber Go-To-Market Talk is the show for cybersecurity sales leaders, founders, CROs, and go-to-market operators looking to improve cyber sales performance and build more predictable revenue growth. Hosted by Andrew Monaghan, founder of Unstoppable.do, covering cyber sales leadership, revenue leadership, sales onboarding, forecasting, pipeline generation, and cybersecurity go-to-market execution.Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startupWant to grow your revenue faster? Check out my cybersecurity sales consulting and trainingNeed ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Chelsea Ann was married to a man whose company sold for nearly a billion dollars. Homes across the world, nannies, staff, every material thing money could buy. Then came a prayer at the base of the Dalai Lama's temple, and nine months later she found herself at the Great Pyramid, hearing from a man who told her she'd spend her life teaching women something else entirely: how to return to their own nature. In this episode, Chelsea Ann and Wendy explore:What it actually looked like to walk away from a life of extreme wealth instead of toward one, and why she never expected the prayer to actually be answeredThe gap she kept finding in how women are taught, or not taught, to become mothers, and why she wrote her first two books to fill itHow her work as a menopause practitioner and her spiritual teaching intersect, and why she believes "returning to a woman's nature" is an actual practice, not just a metaphorChelsea Ann's story isn't a rags-to-riches arc, or even a riches-to-rags one. It's what happens when someone decides the life everyone else is chasing isn't the one she wants, even without a clear picture of what comes next.Connect with Chelsea Ann:ChelseaAnnEffect.comInstagram: instagram.com/chelseaanneffectGet her book, The Feminine Effect: amazon.com/Feminine-Effect-Discovering-Your-Nature/dp/163698617X?tag=syty-20Get her book, The Feminine Frequency: amazon.com/Feminine-Frequency-Nature-Awaken-Humanity/dp/163698763X?tag=syty-20See all her books here: chelseaanneffect.com/shopReferenced in this Episode:Ina May Gaskin: penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/9774/ina-may-gaskin/Conversations with God, Book 4: Awaken the Species, A New and Unexpected Dialogue: amazon.com/dp/1786781328?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep doing the very thing I want to change?”You know the pattern. You may even be frustrated by it. Maybe you've promised yourself you'll respond differently, stop overthinking, speak up more, set better boundaries, or break a habit—yet somehow, you find yourself doing the same thing again.In this first episode of the series, we're talking about why self-awareness is often the first step toward real and lasting change.Sometimes the problem isn't that we aren't trying hard enough. Sometimes we simply haven't yet understood what is happening beneath the surface.In this episode, we'll explore:Why automatic patterns can be so difficult to changeThe difference between noticing your behavior and understanding what's driving itHow self-awareness can help you make different choicesWhy curiosity and compassion are more helpful than shameHow the Enneagram can help you better understand your motivations, reactions, and patternsI'll also share a personal example of how becoming aware of one of my own automatic responses has helped me begin to respond differently.If you're tired of asking, “Why can't I just change this?”, this episode is an invitation to pause and ask a different question:What pattern am I noticing, and what might be happening underneath the surface?Because once we can see the pattern, we can begin to understand it. And as we understand it, we have the opportunity to make different choices.

Are you actually searching for a new life—or are you searching for permission to become who you already are?In this episode of Badass Basic Bitch, Brianna sits down with Dr. Sarah Webb, author, channeler, spiritual coach, and internationally recognized expert on colorism, for a powerful conversation about identity, worthiness, self-awareness, spirituality, and learning to distinguish the life you truly want from the one you've been conditioned to live.Dr. Sarah's path began in academia as an English professor working in the humanities and exploring complex social issues. Her work eventually evolved into a deeper examination of colorism, identity, healing, and spirituality. She is the author of Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free and now works with people through channeled coaching and dream journeys, guiding them on a heart-led mission to transform their lives from the inside out.Brianna and Dr. Sarah explore how much of our identity is consciously chosen versus inherited from our families, cultures, communities, and societal expectations. Dr. Sarah explains why the body can be one of our greatest sources of information when determining whether we're living authentically—and why tension, discomfort, expansion, dreams, and even daydreams deserve our attention.They also dive into colorism and the ways skin-tone bias can shape identity and worthiness, sometimes without people consciously recognizing its influence. Dr. Sarah shares why healing isn't only about understanding what happened to us, but recognizing the agency we have now to interrupt patterns and prevent pain from continuing into future generations.This conversation is an invitation to become curious about your own story: How much of your life reflects who you really are—and how much of it was handed to you?In This Episode, We Discuss:How to recognize whether you're living your own story or one that was handed to youThe difference between authentic desire and societal expectationWhy your body can reveal whether your life feels alignedHow identity can be both inherited and intentionally createdWhy changing your life doesn't always mean completely starting overDr. Sarah's journey from English professor to author, channeler, and spiritual coachHow childhood experiences with bullying shaped her compassion and workWhy she became passionate about helping people recognize their unrealized potentialWhat colorism is and why it's important to talk about itHow skin-tone discrimination can occur within the same racial or ethnic communityWhy colorism is a global issue that crosses culturesThe connection between colorism, internalized bias, and worthinessHow societal biases can influence identity without us consciously realizing itWhy healing our relationship with ourselves is foundationalWhat spirituality means outside of traditional religious definitionsHow dreams, daydreams, journaling, and self-reflection can deepen self-awarenessWhat Dr. Sarah means by a “dream journey”How dreams can provide information about our emotions, desires, and directionUsing body scans to recognize tension, expansion, and other physical signalsWhy noticing patterns is more powerful than analyzing one isolated experienceHow inherited and systemic wounds can continue across generationsThe role of agency in breaking cycles of trauma and painWhy becoming more self-aware can change what we pass down to the next generationMemorable Quote“Sometimes we don't need to move out of the house. Sometimes we need to renovate.” — Dr. Sarah WebbKey TakeawaysYour Body Knows When Something Doesn't FitOne of the simplest ways to begin questioning whether you're living authentically is to notice how your life actually feels.Rather than only asking, Does my life look successful? or Am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing?, Dr. Sarah encourages us to pay attention to what happens inside our bodies as we move through our days.Where do you feel tension? Where do you feel expansive? What drains you? What makes you feel more alive?Your body can provide information that your conscious mind has learned to ignore.You Can Honor Your Circumstances Without Being Defined by ThemNot every aspect of our lives is something we consciously chose. We inherit families, cultures, circumstances, expectations, identities, and experiences.But Dr. Sarah explains that recognizing what we've inherited doesn't mean we have no agency over what happens next.Sometimes transformation doesn't require abandoning everything and becoming someone completely different. Like renovating a house, we can examine what's already there, decide what still serves us, and intentionally rebuild the parts that don't.Colorism Is About More Than Skin ToneDr. Sarah defines colorism as discrimination based on skin tone, including discrimination that happens among people within the same racial or ethnic group.But the impact goes deeper than appearance.Colorism can influence how people are perceived, treated, valued, and how they eventually learn to perceive themselves. Because these messages can become deeply internalized, people may not recognize the role colorism has played in their identity until much later in life.Worthiness Starts With Your Relationship With YourselfExternal biases can eventually become internal beliefs.When we're repeatedly exposed to messages about which appearances, identities, or characteristics are considered more valuable, those ideas can shape our sense of worth—even when we consciously disagree with them.Healing requires examining not only how the world has treated us, but also the beliefs we've absorbed and the relationship we've developed with ourselves as a result.Your Dreams May Be Telling You SomethingDream work doesn't have to mean finding a mystical interpretation for every detail of a dream.Dr. Sarah encourages people to simply begin paying attention.Keep a journal beside your bed. Write down what you remember. Notice your daydreams too. What were you thinking about? What was happening immediately before it? What emotions came up?Over time, patterns may emerge that help reveal desires, fears, needs, and possibilities that aren't getting your attention during everyday life.Self-Awareness Can Start With a Simple Body ScanYou don't need an elaborate spiritual practice to become more connected to yourself.Pause and scan your body.Notice your jaw, shoulders, chest, stomach, hands, and legs. Where are you holding tension? Where do you feel relaxed? What happens in your body when you think about certain people, decisions, or areas of your life?The goal isn't to immediately fix what you notice. It's to start listening.Healing Gives Us an Opportunity to Break the CycleWe may inherit wounds, biases, beliefs, behaviors, and coping mechanisms from the people and systems that came before us.But inheritance doesn't have to equal destiny.Dr. Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing our agency. We may not have chosen what happened to us or what was passed down to us, but becoming conscious of those patterns gives us an opportunity to make different choices—and change what gets passed forward.A Simple Self-Awareness PracticeIf you want to begin exploring some of the ideas from this episode, Dr. Sarah suggests starting small:Keep a dream journal. Write down what you remember when you wake up, even if it's only a few details.Pay attention to your daydreams. Notice not only what you're imagining, but what was happening when your mind went there.Scan your body. Notice tension, discomfort, relaxation, and expansion without immediately trying to change any of it.Look for patterns. One dream, thought, or sensation may not mean much by itself. Pay attention to what keeps returning.Get curious about your story. Ask yourself which parts of your life feel consciously chosen and which might reflect expectations or identities you've inherited.The goal isn't to have all the answers. It's to become more aware of the information you're already receiving.Connect with Dr. Sarah WebbDr. Sarah Webb is an author, channeler, spiritual coach, and internationally recognized expert on colorism. Through channeled coaching and dream journeys, she guides students on a heart-led mission to transform their world from the inside out.

"You have to feel worthy" gets thrown around in manifesting circles constantly — but almost nobody explains what it actually means. Today I break worthiness into two parts: the inherent worthiness that gets you the thing, and the functional worthiness that determines whether you can actually keep it. I get into why so many people can manifest something and then watch it slip through their hands, what your nervous system has to do with all of it, and why capacity — not deserving — is the real work. In this episode:The difference between inherent worthiness and functional worthinessWhy manifesting something is different from being able to keep itHow responsibility is the overlooked part of every manifestation conversationWhy your nervous system can block you from receiving what you say you wantHow to use micro-actions and body-based practices to build capacityJournaling prompts to identify where you're blocked in each type of worthiness⭐️YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS: Please: Subscribe + leave 5⭐️Star rating +review HEREEnjoy! xRxFIND ME ON:️INSTAGRAMSUBSTACKYOUTUBEXTHREADS

In this episode of Mind Your Own Karma – Beyond the Bandage, Melissa sits down with Dr. Nicole and Professor Michael Sebastian—the mystic minds behind the Divine Guidance Institute—to explore the ancient and universal sound of HU.You'll learn how this simple, sacred vibration connects us to divine intelligence, activates intuition, and creates harmony in mind, body, and spirit. From the couple's extraordinary “dream meeting” that started it all, to their decades of research on the mechanics of divine communication, this episode reveals how sound becomes a bridge between science and spirituality.What You'll Learn:What Vibrational Sound Therapy™ is and how HU acts as a frequency of higher consciousnessHow HUing clears emotional and mental blocks instantlyThe connection between dreams, intuition, and divine guidanceThe story of how Dr. Nic and Prof. Mike first connected through a dream three years before meeting in personWhat the “Celestial Language of God” really means and how you can tune in to itHow the Divine Guidance Institute and Mystery School help students access intuitive knowingWhy modern science and ancient wisdom arefinally meeting in the same conversationFIND MELISSAON WEBSITES:⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠ON SOCIALSMYOK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠WHERE TO FIND THE DREAM TEAMWebsite: www.DivineGuidanceInstitute.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivineGuidanceInstituteSpiritual IQ Quiz: http://www.SpiritualIQQuiz.comThe Magic Word HU: http://www.1MagicWord.com#MindYourOwnKarma #SomaticMindfulGuidedImagery #SMGI#SomaticHealingJourneys #MelissaBrunetti #DrNicoleSebastian #ProfessorMikeSebastian #TheDreamTeam #DivineGuidanceInstitute #VibrationalSoundTherapy #HU #SoundHealing #FrequencyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #IntuitionDevelopment #EnergyHealing #ConsciousnessShift #DivineGuidance #MindBodySpirit #AlternativeHealing #HolisticHealing

In today's episode, I sat down with Matt Schreiber — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March of 2025 with a blood sugar of 480 and an A1C of 13.1 — and walked away from this conversation genuinely inspired.Matt spent months feeling exhausted, losing weight, constantly thirsty, and running out of steam ten minutes into a workout. It took his girlfriend finally saying enough is enough and dragging him to urgent care for everything to come to a head. He walked out of the ER with a Type 1 diagnosis, a crash course in insulin, and a choice to make about how he was going to live with this condition.Eighteen months later, his A1C is 5.9. He's playing ice hockey. He completed his first 10K. And he's managing Type 1 with MDI and a CGM while continuing to train the way he always has — without letting diabetes set the boundaries for what he can and can't do.We get into what his diagnosis actually looked like, why urgent care initially gave him metformin instead of insulin, how he navigated exercise and blood sugar management as a competitive athlete, what his experience with a GLP-1 medication was like, and the three pieces of advice he'd give every person with Type 1 diabetes right now — whether they were diagnosed last week or twenty years ago.This episode is proof that you are bigger than Type 1 diabetes.

Most nonprofits lose donors after the first gift and blame it on competition or a tight economy. It's usually neither. It's follow-up.Trevor Nelson sits down with philanthropic advisor Brittany Morrison to break down why donors give once and disappear, and the specific relationship moves that bring them back. From getting to know a donor before their balance sheet, to what to do the Monday after your event, to why asking for more isn't greedy, this one is a playbook for keeping the donors you already have.What you'll take away:Why the biggest missed opportunity in fundraising happens after the event, not during itHow to approach high-capacity donors without the fear they can smellWhy the sponsor kit is costing you sponsors, and what to send insteadHow to ask an existing donor for more without damaging the relationshipWhy your best next donor is already in your databaseChapters:00:00 Meet Brittany Morrison, Bespoke Advisory02:00 The mindset shift: capacity vs. aligned values03:46 Approaching high-net-worth donors: invitation, not obligation05:51 The biggest pitfalls and put-offs in the ask07:20 "Donors can smell your fear"08:38 Should you share your long-term plan?11:05 Events as a cracked door: the post-event follow-up gap14:40 Differentiation is stronger than competition18:56 Transacting vs. stewarding20:31 Getting the right people in the room23:25 Beyond the sponsor kit26:40 Why it's OK to ask for more, year over year29:33 Your best donors are already in your phone

In this episode we'll talk about:Why commitment doesn't have to diminish freedom—it can create a deeper kind of itHow healthy love gives both people room to remain individuals while building a shared lifeWhy emotional safety can expand your willingness to grow, create, risk, and becomeHow the right partner supports your gifts without trying to control what they becomeWhy great relationships protect three things at once: you, your partner, and the life you're building togetherAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

When Brittney Scott first came on The Bad Therapist Show, she was still in the early stages of producing her podcast, Mother Daughter Relationship Show, and figuring out what kind of marketing she could keep doing without forcing herself to become an Instagram person. A lot has changed since then.In this episode, Brittney is back to talk about what happened when she gave her marketing enough time to work. We get into the reality of publishing when almost no one is listening, the mindset that helped her stay with it, and why she approaches problems in her business so differently now.Brittney also shares how her podcast, website, email list, and social media started working together. We talk about what she needed to understand before she felt ready to hand parts of the process to someone else, and why understanding the craft and knowing what sounds like her made that handoff possible.We also talk about a much bigger change in her business: creating a coaching offer alongside her therapy work. Brittney explains why that shift made sense for her life, what she had to do to make the coaching offer genuinely different from therapy, and her advice if you're considering the same move.If you have been wondering whether to keep going with your marketing, build a new offer, or finally delegate so you can get some of your time back, this conversation is for you.More about Brittney ScottBrittney Scott is a therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach. She helps mothers and daughters improve their relationships through a clearly defined coaching program, and she hosts the Mother Daughter Relationship Show. Brittney is also a two-time graduate of Liberated Business.Topics covered on Coaching for TherapistsWhat helped Brittney keep publishing before her podcast had an audienceHow giving herself permission to be a beginner changed the way she worksWhy podcasting and SEO felt like a better fit than relying on social mediaWhat happens when your marketing channels begin supporting one anotherHow Brittney knew she was ready to hand off more of her podcast productionWhy learning a process first can make you much better at hiring for itHow being a military spouse informed what Brittney needed from her businessThe work involved in making coaching genuinely different from therapyWhy adding coaching is not the obvious next step for every therapistWhat customized business support gave Brittney that a rigid formula could notResources from this episodeThe Liberated Business Program: https://www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusinessReference book: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan MartellConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachConnect with Brittney Scott:Website: www.brittneymscott.comPodcast: Mother Daughter Relationship ShowInstagram: @theBrittneyScottThreads: @thebrittneyscottRelated episodesFinding Your Authentic Marketing Strategy as a Therapist with Brittney Scott [Ep 114]How to Get Off Insurance and Build a Cash Pay Practice Without the Income Dip [Ep 163]Quote“I think if you're not interested in marketing at all, you're not interested in having a business at all.” - Brittney Scott

Meredith turned 200 followers and a dream into a sold out offer. What if the thing standing between you and your next chapter isn't a bigger following, more experience, or the "right" moment — it's just deciding to bet on yourself? In this episode, Jenna sits down with Magic Marketing Machine client Meredith Smith (@houstonkidsyoga), who walked away from a corporate consulting career and a business that bored her to launch Houston Kids Yoga and sold out multiple camps with fewer than 200 Instagram followers.In this episode:Why Meredith calls betting on herself "the single hardest decision" she's ever made in businessThe corporate-consulting-to-kids'-yoga pivot, and the moment with her three-year-old son that sparked itHow messaging clarity (not audience size) is the real driver behind selling your offer The mindset shift that reframes "starting a new business" as never really starting from zero at all A ton of motivational bite-sized entrepreneurship motivational takeaways that will amp you up to follow your business dreamsThe takeaway: You don't need years of audience-building or a perfect roadmap to succeed in entrepreneurship — you need messaging clarity and the willingness to take the next right step. That's exactly what we help you do inside Magic Marketing Machine, and enrollment is open now if you're ready to stop waiting for the "right" moment.www.magicmarketingmachine.comFollow along with Meredith's journey and her newly viral reel: @HoustonKidsYoga on InstagramReady for the same clarity that helped Meredith sell out camps with under 200 followers? ENROLL IN MAGIC MARKETING MACHINE Here's more about the proven strategy you'll use when you work with us:https://www.videoask.com/f7xjzo38p

Are You Doing Random Tactic Marketing?Networking for a few weeks. Then Instagram or TikTok. Then emails. Then referrals. Then something new because things feel slow again.If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And it's not a talent problem or a budget problem. It's a systems problem.The difference between service business owners who grow consistently and those who stay stuck in feast and famine cycles almost always comes down to one thing: whether or not they have a client acquisition system.In this Maggie's Moment, I'm breaking down exactly what that means — and why it changes everything.What You'll LearnWhy random tactic marketing produces random, unpredictable results — and what to do insteadThe two essential parts of a true client acquisition systemWhy relying on a single lead source is one disruption away from a very stressful monthWhat a documented conversion process does for your close rate — and why most business owners skip itHow a system turns client acquisition into a measurable, repeatable, and scalable part of your businessThis One Is For You If...Some months are great and others are slow — and you're not sure why either happensYou've signed clients but genuinely don't know where they came fromYou're exhausted from trying every new marketing tactic hoping it'll be the one that finally worksYou're ready to build something consistent instead of crossing your fingers every monthBook a complimentary consultation with Maggie to build your client acquisition engine → https://calendly.com/maggie-s2l/discovery-call-1

How do you find your purpose after 40?Finding purpose after 40 doesn't always mean discovering one massive lifelong mission. Your purpose can be found in the season you're living right now, the people who need you, the responsibilities calling you, the problems you're uniquely equipped to solve, and the contribution you're capable of making.Your purpose might be rebuilding your health, repairing your marriage, raising your children, caring for aging parents, mentoring another man, building a business, or serving someone who needs your strength.What You'll LearnWhy purpose after 40 doesn't have to mean finding one massive lifelong callingHow your purpose can change during different seasons of your lifeWhy purpose doesn't have to be permanent to be meaningfulThe difference between achievement and contributionWhy your values tell you what matters while your purpose tells you what to do about itHow caring for an aging parent can become a meaningful purposeWhy rebuilding your health can itself become your purposeHow marriage, family, business, mentorship, and service can give purpose to different seasonsWhy men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s begin asking different questions about lifeWhy your health is directly connected to your ability to fulfill your purposeHow to stop searching for purpose and start looking at what's directly in front of youThe one sentence that can help you identify your purpose in this seasonTimestamps00:00 - Living With Purpose After 4000:45 - My Fourth Week Living With My Mother01:15 - Everything We've Accomplished Since Dad Passed01:40 - Preparing Dad's Celebration of Life02:11 - My Purpose in This Season of My Life02:45 - Why Your Purpose Can Change03:15 - Stop Looking for One Giant Life Mission04:20 - Purpose Doesn't Have to Be Permanent to Be Meaningful05:00 - One Phone Call Changed My Assignment05:30 - Values Tell You What Matters, Purpose Tells You What to Do06:34 - Achievement vs. Contribution After 4007:15 - What Are You Actually Living For?08:00 - Why Your Health Is Connected to Your Purpose08:52 - Your Health Supports Your Mission09:45 - Stop Searching for an Impressive Purpose10:30 - Who and What Needs You Right Now?11:13 - The Over 40 Alpha Action11:45 - Purpose Without Action Is Just Intention12:00 - The Funk Wisdom Lesson12:30 - Final Thoughts and Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood

When you're facing a serious illness, the pressure to "stay positive" can become one more thing to worry about. You may already be frightened about your diagnosis, angry about what has happened, or grieving everything illness has changed, only to wonder whether feeling those emotions could somehow interfere with your recovery.But healing emotionally does not require you to be happy all the time.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the important difference between feeling a difficult emotion, suppressing it, and becoming stuck in it, and what research suggests may happen inside the body when emotions are continually pushed down rather than allowed to move through us.You'll also hear the remarkable remission story of Di Foster, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer after her cancer spread extensively to both lungs and was told she had approximately 12 months to live. Di came to believe that genuine positivity wasn't about avoiding fear, anger, or sadness at all. It was about becoming willing to face those emotions honestly so she could continue living fully alongside them.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you do not have to stay positive every moment in order to support healingThe difference between emotional suppression and healthy emotional regulationWhat happens physiologically when we try to hide or contain difficult emotionsWhat studies involving trauma, immune function, cancer, and chronic illness have found about emotional expression and acceptanceWhy processing an emotion is different from repeatedly ruminating on itHow to recognize when reflection has stopped helping and started keeping your body stuck in the same stress responseA practical process for safely making room for fear, anger, sadness, and grief and then allowing yourself to move forwardListen now to learn how to tend the whole emotional garden, giving the weeds the attention they need without forgetting to make room for the flowers.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why Scripture begins by introducing us to God as CreatorWhat Bezalel teaches us about the relationship between creativity, craftsmanship, skill, and SpiritWhy creativity extends far beyond art into building, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, storytelling, and everyday lifeHow your sensitivity, curiosity, imagination, and ability to notice things can become part of your contributionWhy having a creative gift also creates a responsibility to develop and steward itHow creating can become a way of participating with God rather than simply expressing yourselfAnd more…START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges.→ https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play.→ https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Profit or cash. Efficiency or flexibility. Speed, or doing it right.Leaders feel like they have to make trade-offs like these all the time. But the choice often isn't real.Some contradictions are unavoidable. Others only look that way until you understand the real problem. The most effective organizations realize they don't have to pick a side if they can resolve the underlying tension.Olivier Larue has spent three decades helping companies do this, which he's documented in his three-book series The Toyota Economic System: a philosophy about people and society, the technical design that turns it into results, and the management practices that keep it alive through continuous learning.The real breakthrough is never the tools, optimizing one part of the system, or making unnecessary tradeoffs. It's how every part connects, and understanding the real problem to solve, so people remain the focus and results last.You'll Learn:How to tell a contradiction that's real from one that only looks real, so you stop choosing between things you can't afford to loseWhy an economic lens, not an operational one, changes where you look for the answerWhy the number and order of Toyota's seven wastes aren't arbitrary, and why the first one drives how you understand the restWhy declaring people "empowered" means nothing without the conditions that let them act on itHow respect for people extends to avoiding layoffs even in downturns, and why that matters in a world of AI and supply chain disruptionsABOUT MY GUEST:Olivier Larue was trained by Toyota Motor Corporation and has spent thirty years helping Fortune 500 companies design and implement industrial manufacturing solutions, including more than a decade as a consultant with TSSC, the Toyota Production System Support Center, and hands-on work in the biopharmaceutical industry. He is the founder and president of Ydatum, and the author of the three-book series The Toyota Economic System.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/82 Connect with Olivier Larue: linkedin.com/in/olivierlarue Purchase a copy of The Toyota Economic System (three-book series): https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Economic-System-Environmental-StewardshipLearn more about Ydatum: ydatum.com Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson Subscribe to my newsletter: kbjanderson.com/newsletter Check out my website for resources and working together: KBJAnderson.com Join us on the Japan Leadership Experience: KBJAnderson.com/japantrip TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:02:43 How a NUMMI experience shaped Olivier years later05:14 Why call it the Toyota Economic System?09:42 Profit vs. cash: the trade-off companies get wrong12:32 Why Just-in-Time doesn't mean zero inventory16:30 What happens when company values and work conflict20:20 Why leaders have to “earn” how they manage21:42 Why Toyota's seven wastes are in a specific order23:38 The hidden cost of human waiting27:20 Why leadership skills alone aren't enough30:05 Why organizations keep repeating the same problems31:26 What Andon actually means for empowerment35:17 The leadership response that makes problems safe to surface39:16 Why Toyota can avoid layoffs during downturns44:30 The unanswered question about AI and economic growth48:30 How enthusiasm turns pull into push50:44 Why isolated improvements don't transform systems54:35 Refusing the either/or trade-off Learn more and apply for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/

There's a big difference between knowing your pattern and actually changing it.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I created The Mirror™, but more importantly, I'm talking about the deeper question underneath it all: Why do we keep repeating behaviors we already know aren't serving us?Most women don't have an information problem. We know when we're overthinking. We know when we're people pleasing. We know when we're procrastinating, abandoning a decision, or doing the exact thing we promised ourselves we wouldn't do again.Knowing isn't always enough.There's usually a pattern underneath the behavior. Until you understand what's driving that pattern, changing the circumstances won't necessarily change the result.A new offer can carry the same self-doubt. A new relationship can activate the same fear. A new goal can bring the same old reaction.Your circumstances can change completely while your patterns stay exactly the same.I also share why I use the Enneagram, Human Design, and identity work together. Not to give you another label to live inside, but to create more context around the way you think, react, make decisions, protect yourself, and move through the world.Because one of the most powerful questions we can ask is:What is actually me, and what did I learn to become?The responsible one. The successful one. The easy one. The strong one. The woman who never needs anything. The woman who fixes everything.At some point, those identities can stop feeling like who you are and start feeling like armor.Growth isn't always about becoming someone new. Sometimes it's about separating who you are from who you learned you had to be.In this episode, I talk about:Why awareness alone doesn't automatically change a patternThe difference between behavior and the motivation underneath itHow the default identity loop reinforces what you already believe about yourselfWhy uncertainty can trigger self-distrustHow the Enneagram helps uncover the strategy behind your behaviorHow Human Design gives another lens into the way you naturally operateThe identities women adopt for love, approval, safety, and successWhy self-awareness should create more freedom, not another boxHow to catch a pattern while it's actually happeningWhat real growth looks like when triggers and old reactions still show upHow awareness, alignment, and abundance work togetherWhy I created The Mirror™ as a real-time tool for deeper self-trustA question to sit with:Is this response aligned with who I'm becoming, or is it familiar because of who I've been?You don't need to judge the pattern. You need to see it early enough to choose.The Mirror™ was built to help you see what's happening underneath the surface while you're actually in it.Bring the decision you're overthinking. The conversation you're avoiding. The reaction that feels bigger than the circumstance. The pattern you're ready to understand differently.Your first 3 sessions are completely free.If you don't know your Enneagram or Human Design, you can also take both quizzes for free inside The Mirror.Try The Mirror:https://amysanders.co/mirrorConnect with AmyInstagram: @its.amysandersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamysanders/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachamysanders/Explore Amy's WorkThe Unblocked Woman Collective:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-woman-collective-33The Unblocked Method™:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-method

What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to?In “The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | You're More Blessed Than You Think,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ.Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today.In this sermon, you'll discover:What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's graceIt's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus.When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us.The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.

What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to?In “The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | You're More Blessed Than You Think,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ.Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today.In this sermon, you'll discover:What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's graceIt's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus.When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us.The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.

What happens between the moment women notice something and the moment medicine decides it is real?In June 2026, women all over the internet started asking the same question: what happened to our periods?That strange collective conversation sent me down a much bigger rabbit hole into menstrual cycles, the moon, women's intuition, midwives and witches, unexplained infertility, and the long history of women noticing things before science had an answer for them.In this episode, we explore:The menstrual mystery of June 2026 and what heat, light, seasonality, and even solar activity might (or might not) have had to do with itHow observation becomes scientific evidenceWhy women's bodies are rhythmic, even though medicine often studies them as staticWhether women's periods really syncMenstrual cycles and the moonHow menstruation went from sacred and powerful to impure, pathological, and something women were expected to hideMidwives, women healers, herbal medicine, ergot, LSD, and the ancient roots hiding inside modern medicineWhat science can tell us about women's intuition, interoception, pregnancy, and maternal knowing (and what it still can't)How the witch became a symbol of dangerous female knowledge, and why she still mattersUnexplained infertility and the important difference between there is no explanation and we haven't found the explanation yetThe full episode transcript, citations and companion guide is available on Substack.For more from me beyond the podcast, come hang out on Between Mind & Body on Substack, where I share full podcast transcripts and deeper companion content, essays, physician-created guides, emerging research, and the questions medicine has not quite answered yet.Substack: Between Mind & BodyInstagram: @drmaryellaLinkedIn: Mary Ella Wood, DO, ABOIMIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribing, sharing it with a friend, or leaving a review helps more than you know.

What if the reason you feel stuck in your career isn't because you don't have the answers, but because you're waiting too long to act?In a world where layoffs are rising, AI is reshaping industries, and millions of people are competing for attention online, traditional networking is no longer enough.In this episode, our guest Jen Fort introduces a powerful shift: Connectworking®, a powerful and practical human-first approach she developed to building relationships, and creating opportunity, and moving forward before you feel ready.After rebuilding her own career following an unexpected shift, Jen discovered that success doesn't come from perfect résumés or polished pitches, it comes from meaningful conversations.In this episode we explore:Why traditional networking no longer worksThe concept of Connectworking® and how to apply itHow to start conversations without feeling awkwardHow to create opportunity in uncertain timesWhy introverts have an advantageHow to stand out without sounding inauthenticThe role of human connection in an AI-driven worldSimple, practical ways to build confidence and visibilityThis episode is especially relevant for anyone navigating career transitions, building a business, or trying to stand out in a crowded digital world.Find Jen Here:iamjenfort.com/linkedin.com/in/jenfort/instagram.com/iamjenfort/tiktok.com/@iamjenfortResources:The Wisdom & Warnings® Collection: iamjenfort.com/booksBooks:Stop Networking, Start Connectworking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGFG28QKThe Badass Woman: Daily Wisdom for Living Your Boldest Life (365 Days of Wisdom & Warnings) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXLDH9LLFind Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

Platonic wingwomen are the backbone of society.Some people are reluctant to introduce their friends to one another, but society thrives on it. While it can be nerve-wracking to mix friend groups (we've covered this in a previous episode-- see below), it's a skill we should all have.In this episode, Danielle shares 4 steps to becoming a charismatic and effective wingwoman for your friends.

Change can be uncomfortable, frustrating, and even emotionally exhausting. In this throwback episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica shares why this message remains just as important today. Drawing from changes in podcasting, her business, and her family, Monica explores what happens when the familiar is no longer an option. For entrepreneurs, change can show up through new technology, industry requirements, staffing, the economy, or unexpected shifts in a carefully made plan. Instead of retreating to what feels safe, Monica encourages business owners to recognize the opportunity hidden inside discomfort. She shares practical strategies for adjusting their mindset, staying persistent, protecting their well-being, and continuing to move forward even when moving forward feels hard.What you will learn in this episodeHow to shift your mindset when change feels overwhelmingHow to become more adaptable when your business or industry changesHow to stay persistent when you feel tempted to give upHow to embrace a new normal instead of wasting energy fighting itHow to strengthen your emotional resilience during seasons of constant changeHow to prioritize yourself while navigating business and personal transitionsHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss⁠Take the SIMPLE Life AssessmentSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠

In this special Claude episode, Kaila takes you inside the AI tool she's using to help run My Aligned Purpose more efficiently, and shows you how to get started with Claude in your own business.If you've ever opened Claude and thought, "Okay, but what the heck is an Artifact? What's a Connector? Where do I even start?" this episode is for you.Kaila walks you through the foundational Claude setup, from choosing your subscription and protecting your privacy to connecting the tools you already use in your business. She also explains how she uses Claude as a thinking partner, business assistant, and operational support, rather than as a replacement for human connection or decision-making.The goal is to let the machines be the machines and the humans be the humans, so you can spend less time in the weeds and more time doing the work that actually moves your business forward.What You'll Take Away From This Episode:How to set up Claude for your business and choose the right subscriptionThe first privacy setting Kaila recommends changingWhy connecting your existing business tools is where Claude becomes truly powerfulWhat Claude Connectors, Projects, Artifacts, Skills, Scheduled Tasks, Chat, and Cowork actually meanHow Kaila uses Claude to manage emails, repurpose podcast content, create systems, and support business operationsWhy you should stop trying to solve every technical problem yourself and simply ask Claude to walk you through itHow to start thinking of Claude as a business thinking partner, not a replacement for peopleWhy having a "beginner's mind" is one of the most important skills when working with AIAnd this is only Episode 1! We're going much deeper into how to actually use Claude as your AI business assistant in the episodes ahead.Links & Resources:Grab your free Claude setup guide + prompts: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/claudeSave your seat to our Book Launch Party: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/partyPre-order our book: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/presaleTake our FREE quiz to find your fastest path to making more money in your business: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS 2027: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027

Send us Fan MailYour Pinterest business account is set up. You've got boards going. You're even posting here and there. So why isn't any of it turning into real traffic to your website? In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact posting system I use with my own clients to get consistent outbound clicks without living on Pinterest every day.In this episode:What to actually pin, and the 3 types of pins that work best for service providersHow to build a pin that actually stops the scroll (image, title, description, and CTA)The 5 Pins System, and why it multiplies your reach from a single piece of contentHow often you really need to post, and why volume spikes hurt more than they helpThe 7 day rule for spacing your pins, and the one exception I make to itHow to batch and schedule so your pins go out daily without you touching Pinterest every dayThe 30 second step almost nobody does that earns 123% more outbound clicksFree Organic Pins Checklist Tailwind's Free PlanPin Copy ProTailwind Market Research 1Tailwind Market Research 2Tailwind Market Research 3Wanna read or watch the video? Support the showWanna learn Pinterest with an expert there to help for only $37?  Pinterest Visibility Sprint is a 2-hour sprint with me live to optimize your Pinterest and create a marketing workflow Pinterest Visibility Sprint Here are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? FREE Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass

In this first quarterly update I talk about the private company cohorts I'm building, the free Adobe Firefly workshop series, and three shifts I saw in the field over the last three months. Plus the honest version of how I actually work: three days a week, what that constraint did to my business, and the one thing I got wrong and waited far too long to fix.IN THIS EPISODEWhy Claude Code stopped being a developer tool and turned into a research interfaceHow documentation moved from hygiene to infrastructure, and why designers are well positioned for that shiftWhat changes in your design work the moment an AI feature acts instead of suggestsWhy being an expert in everything is no longer the goal, and what replaces itHow working three days a week made my business sharper instead of smallerWhy design teams rarely struggle with tool knowledge and almost always struggle with agreementThe thing I waited six months too long to fixRESOURCESWork with me: if you're self-employed and open to collaborating at some point, fill out this short survey. Completely non-binding, takes two minutes.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef6hsir1t5StSir8yPVA-0T6YsojyCmfR8X4kidDb8f7wJXw/viewformAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp

I first aired this one back in July 2023 and it became one of the most downloaded episodes I have ever put out. Prodromal labor is one of those topics almost nobody talks about, until you are the one lying awake at 2am wondering if THIS is finally it. So I pulled it out of the vault and dusted it off, because if you are anywhere near the end of your pregnancy, you are going to want this one in your back pocket. ❤️Can we talk about the most emotionally confusing part of late pregnancy for a second?

Peace is something we receive from Christ, not something we manufacture.When anxiety rises, our instinct is often to work harder, worry more, or search for a way to regain control. But Jesus reminds us that peace is not found in our circumstances; it's found in His presence.In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study and the Talk to Your Triggers framework by stepping into John 14:27 and the fourth "R": Receive. This conversation reminds us that even when our hearts are troubled, Jesus offers a peace the world cannot give.What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhat it means to have a troubled heart and why Jesus speaks directly to itHow anxiety stirs and unsettles our minds like water being shakenA powerful illustration of receiving a gift we don't feel worthy ofWhy Jesus offers peace instead of promising easier circumstancesHow running to Christ brings calm and stability when fear begins to riseResourcesBible Study SessionsA four-week guided experience designed to help women study the Bible with more clarity, confidence, and consistency using the Step By Step method.Learn more here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/Step By Step Starter KitA simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast.Download it for free here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepVerse of the Week"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."John 14:27 (NIV)Connect with Angie & Steady Onhttps://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Hey DocYou worked incredibly hard to become a physician. Four years of undergrad. Four years of medical school. Years of residency and fellowship. Endless sacrifices.So why are you acting like you're not allowed to benefit from it?In this episode, I'm giving you full permission to use one of the few privileges you truly earned: your physician network.I've used it to get second opinions when my family needed them. I've gotten my nephew seen by a pediatric subspecialist on short notice. I've leaned on physician communities when my mom had a serious burn. Every single time, someone stepped up because I asked.And that's the part many of us forget.People actually want to help.Somewhere along the way, many physician moms start believing they're bothering people if they reach out, ask a question, or call in a favor. We spend our careers taking care of everyone else but hesitate to let anyone take care of us.I'm here to remind you that this isn't taking advantage of anyone.This is one of the few privileges you worked your entire adult life to earn.Use it.In this episode, we talk about:Why physician moms often hesitate to ask for helpReal examples of how I've used my physician network for my familyThe surprising truth: helping others feels goodWhy asking for help is a gift to the person who's able to give itHow to stop feeling guilty about using the connections you've earnedYou don't have to wait months for an appointment if someone is willing to help. You don't have to feel guilty texting a specialist friend. You don't have to do this alone.Use your privilege, Doc.You've earned it.

There's a version of the "we need to talk about scope" conversation that plays out in almost every agency, and it usually gets treated as a project management and profitability problem. Talia Palermo doesn't see it that way. She compares it to going in for what you think is a shoulder injury and finding out the real issue is somewhere else in your body entirely. Project management issues, she says, are often just the symptom. The real cause is usually hiding a few steps back.Talia is the innovation manager at Function Point, where she talks to agency owners all day and hears what's actually breaking before most of them have language for it. One number she shared stopped me mid-sentence: 56% of agencies say they don't have enough information at the start of a project to scope it properly.In this episode, we cover:Why over-servicing keeps showing up as the top frustration agency owners bring to Talia, and what's really driving itHow value-based pricing works differently on the outside than it does internally, and where agencies get that twistedThe mindset shift that makes time tracking feel like advocacy instead of surveillanceWhy profitability has to be part of the entire project life cycle, from estimating to active work to review, not just something you check at the endThis one will change how you think about the numbers you're not looking at.Want more conversations like this one? Talia is leading a conversation on project management, profitability, and pricing at the Agency Together Mastermind Mingler in Vancouver on September 17th, one of five conversation streams agency owners can choose their own adventure through. Learn more here.Show Notes:-Talia's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taliapalermoGet the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep159Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

You'd think fear is what stops you from doing hard things. At 25, with zero rowing experience, Taryn Smith crossed the Atlantic alone. 3,000 miles, 46 days, and I learned that the fear was never the obstacle. It was the signal she was finally in the right place.In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Taryn Smith discuss:Why fear is a "metric of success," not a stop sign, and how to train yourself to move toward discomfort instead of away from itHow food becomes visible performance fuel when you're the only engine, and how to preserve muscle on limited calories using protein and daily amino acidsThe "long-term optimist, short-term realist" mindset that carries you through a slog with no end in sightThe post-achievement crash nobody warns you about, and why the low after a big win is predictableWhether or not you'll ever touch an oar, you'll walk away with a portable mental framework for facing anything you've been avoiding, and a clearer sense of who you are when no one's watching.Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://bit.ly/4u5VSRe

What if meditation was treated like brushing your teeth—not as a luxury, but as daily maintenance for a healthy mind? In this episode, Melissa talks with Veronica Moya, a children's meditation teacher, author, and founder of Mindful V, about how mindfulness helps kids buildconfidence, resilience and emotional intelligence from the inside out.From debunking myths about meditation to sharing practical tools parents can start using today, Veronica shows us that it's never too early—or too late—to nurture inner peace.In this episode, you'll learn:Why meditation should be viewed as mental hygieneHow early mindfulness builds confidence and emotional resilienceSimple one-minute practices to help kids calm their bodiesThe biggest myth about meditation and how to reframe itHow meditation supports self-acceptance and prevents anxietyWhat adults can learn from children about joy and presenceWhereto Find Veronica Moya:Website: https://veronicamoya.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeronicaMoyaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicamoyacoach/FIND MELISSAON WEBSITES:⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠ON SOCIALSMYOK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠#MindYourOwnKarma #BeyondTheBandage#SomaticMindfulGuidedImagery #SMGI #SomaticHealingJourneys #VeronicaMoya#MindfulV #ChildrensMeditation #KidsMindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAcceptance #MentalHygiene #ParentingTools #RaisingMindfulKids#ConsciousParenting #AnxietyRelief #MindBodyConnection #HealingForKids#ConfidenceBuilding #InnerWisdom #MeditationPractice #MindfulnessEducation#CalmKids #SpiritualParenting #MindYourOwnKarmaPodcast

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Jungian-trained coach Chuck Gafvert for a deep conversation about money, self-worth, emotional intelligence, and the unconscious patterns that shape how we build businesses and live our lives.Chuck explains why money problems often aren't really about money. Instead, money can expose deeper beliefs and emotional patterns formed through childhood, family dynamics, relationships, and our need for security, approval, and significance.The conversation explores why making more money doesn't automatically make those issues disappear—and can actually amplify them. Chuck shares his own experience of becoming more arrogant after making his first million, how wealth affected his relationships, and why he eventually had to look inward.From childhood money stories and self-sabotage to anger, grief, shadow work, and the intelligence of the head, heart, and gut, this episode goes far beyond financial strategy.It's a conversation about understanding yourself well enough to build wealth without letting wealth define who you are.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy money problems often reveal deeper emotional issuesHow childhood experiences shape your relationship with moneyWhy more money can amplify insecurity instead of eliminating itHow self-worth affects pricing, earning, and business growthWhy entrepreneurs sometimes sabotage themselves when success becomes easierHow suppressed emotions can influence business, relationships, and healthWhy money itself is neutral—and the meaning we attach to it mattersHow shadow work can uncover unconscious patternsWhy your head, heart, and gut can all provide different forms of intelligenceHow to build a healthier relationship with wealth and successHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Money amplifies what's already thereChuck opens with the idea that money may solve financial problems, but it can amplify unresolved issues within your personality.[01:00] Meet Chuck GafvertChuck introduces his work as a Jungian-trained coach who uses money as an entry point into deeper personal transformation.[02:00] Your money problems may not be about moneyChuck explains how financial insecurity often connects to family experiences and unconscious beliefs absorbed during childhood.[03:00] What happened after Chuck made his first millionChuck shares how financial success amplified his arrogance and negatively affected his relationships.[04:00] Why rich people can still feel financially insecureRodric and Chuck discuss how comparison keeps people dissatisfied regardless of how much money they accumulate.[05:00] Self-worth, pricing, and self-sabotageRodric shares how self-worth issues show up in entrepreneurs through pricing, giving away time, and sabotaging businesses once success becomes easier.[06:00] When the body sends the billThe conversation explores how living out of alignment can eventually manifest through stress, health problems, and other consequences.[07:00] The money stories we inherit from our parentsRodric shares memories of hearing his parents argue about money, while Chuck explains how childhood associations with money can follow us into adulthood.[08:00] Grinding for approvalChuck discusses how some men unconsciously associate hard work and financial achievement with earning a father's approval or love.[09:00] Money is neutralChuck explains why money itself isn't good or bad—it's a tool onto which society projects enormous emotional meaning.[10:00] Why we resent extreme successRodric and Chuck explore why society often roots for the underdog until that person becomes “too successful.”[11:00] When old coping mechanisms stop serving youChuck explains that many unhealthy patterns originally served a useful purpose but eventually become sources of stress.[12:00] There are no bad emotionsChuck challenges the idea that anger, grief, and sadness need to be suppressed.[13:00] What's underneath the anger?The conversation explores how fully acknowledging anger can reveal deeper grief, sadness, and unresolved pain.[15:00] Head, heart, and gut intelligenceChuck explains why logical intelligence is only one piece of the puzzle and why people should learn to listen to emotional and intuitive signals too.[17:00] “I don't need therapy. I need results.”Rodric shares the story of a former coaching client who wanted business results without addressing the emotional patterns influencing the business.[18:00] What if this all feels too “woo-woo”?Chuck offers advice for people who are uncomfortable exploring emotions and inner work.[20:00] Everything is connectedChuck explains why patterns appearing in relationships often appear in business and money as well.[21:00] Who are you without your identity?The conversation goes deeper into ego, identity, and separating who you really are from your job, thoughts, emotions, and social conditioning.[23:00] Releasing controlChuck discusses having goals while accepting that life won't always unfold exactly according to plan.[24:00] Life as a mirrorRodric and Chuck explore how the behaviors that trigger us in other people may reflect rejected parts of ourselves.[27:00] The $100 money exerciseRodric shares a powerful mastermind exercise designed to uncover emotional reactions to money, competition, and comparison.[29:00] The stories we project onto wealthy peopleThe conversation explores assumptions about millionaires, billionaires, greed, and the morality people attach to wealth.[31:00] Where to find ChuckChuck shares how listeners can connect with him and experience an emotional audit around their relationship with money.[32:00] If money were a person...Chuck leaves the next guest with a powerful question: If money were a person, what would your relationship with it be?[33:00] Chuck's definition of successChuck shares how his definition of success has evolved and why the respect of his children matters more to him now than financial achievement.Notable Quotes“Money will solve our money problems, but money is an amplifier for other things in our personalities that we haven't really taken the time to resolve.” – Chuck Gafvert“If our self-worth is based on where we are in that strata, we are never gonna feel satisfied.” – Chuck Gafvert“Money is neutral.” – Chuck Gafvert“There's no such thing as a bad emotion.” – Chuck Gafvert“If you're suppressing other emotions, joy will not enter your house.” – Chuck Gafvert“You can't separate one category from another.” – Chuck Gafvert“The suffering in life comes from the fact that we think our perspective is the only one.” – Chuck Gafvert“If money were a person, what would your relationship be with it?” – Chuck GafvertConnect with Chuck Gaffert

The questions around ketogenic therapy keep getting more layered, and your latest submissions reflect that. In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica Gerard tackle some of the most common questions about insulin resistance, ketosis, bone health, and a fun rapid-fire round on popular ketogenic products and practices.In this discussion, you'll learn:The difference between pathologic and physiologic insulin resistance and why insulin levels matter mostWhy someone in deep ketosis may fail a glucose tolerance test and how to interpret itHow metabolic health affects how strict your ketogenic approach needs to beWhy some people can stay in ketosis at 75 grams of carbs while others need under 25Why claims about ketogenic diets causing bone loss don't hold up under scrutinyThe role of protein intake, resistance training, and walking in supporting bone densityA rapid-fire round covering MCT oil, electrolytes, caffeine, diet sodas, keto bread, creatine, exogenous ketones, intermittent fasting, and artificial sweetenersThis conversation captures the nuance that ketogenic therapy and metabolic health really call for, while keeping the practical realities of everyday life in view.

Today I'm sharing another personal healing testimony and what Bible mindsets I had to receive the healing Jesus purchased via the cross. I'll also be addressing some questions I've received about how I can believe that God wants all healthy, when not everyone IS walking in healthYou'll hear today:The danger of building a theology based off of experience and not what the Bible saysWhy people are sick if God wants everyone healthyWhere scripture shows us God is not the one making you sick and why it's also not him, even if he uses it for goodThe importance of knowing the Word of God and what your inheritance is in ChristThe thing Satan wants to steal from youOur responsibility to share the Gospel message in its fullness but not to make people believe itHow we can know from Jesus' healing ministry that God wants all wellThe different things Jesus purchased for you on the crossThe simple and effective way to speak to your sick or injured body, outlined by Jesus for us in the GospelsThe persecution even Jesus had for his teachings about healingEpisodes mentioned:Healing ones: ⁠What Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)⁠⁠Learn to Speak to Nausea, Period Cramps or Any Sickness or Injury Like Jesus Would⁠⁠Mark 11:23 is a SUPER Handy Tool When Dealing with Sickness or Injuries⁠⁠Jesus Wants You Free of Anxiety (Bible Based Advice that Has Worked for Me)The Identity Shift that Unlocked Asthma Healing⁠⁠Why a Headache was Healed on Day 4 and Not Day 1 (God revealed I had THIS wrong mindset preventing my healing)⁠⁠Why I Stopped Watching the Chosen (it has to do with health)⁠⁠Taking Communion Can Heal Your Complicated Relationship With Food⁠Connect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's Christian business podcast On the Job with God⁠⁠

Description:You're selling two products: the kitchen, and the experience of getting the kitchen. The second one is built almost entirely out of work your client never watches you do.In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James walk through six habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones — the invisible work that protects your margin and quietly earns you the referral.They cover:The pre-con coffee — sitting down before a job starts and asking "what's going to go wrong here?"The Tuesday job card pass — the three questions to ask on every active job, every weekPAL meetings — a weekly 30,000-foot view of each job (and how to run one on yourself if you're a one-man show)Benchmark walks — catching problems at the stage where they cost $500 instead of $5,000Documentation emails — how eating a cost on purpose builds leverage you'll need laterPre-start crew walkthroughs — the 50-point checklist that answers questions before anyone asks themWhy clients don't see any of this, but absolutely feel itHow to charge for planning work when the deliverable isn't something you can holdIf you're doing good work and still watching profit disappear, the gap is probably in the six things nobody sees.Contractor Cuts is a weekly podcast for contractors who want to build a better business — covering sales, operations, hiring, finances, and everything in between.

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How motherhood changes your closest friendships, with Dr. Anne WelshYou're crushing it at work, you're showing up for your kids, and you're trying… really trying… to also be a good friend. But the pursuit of excelling in all three keeps leaving you depleted and falling short across the board. And that picture of the village you keep seeing everywhere? The tight-knit crew of women who are all magically available and deeply connected? It might be setting you up to discount the support you already have.In this episode, Danielle sits down with clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Anne Welsh, author of the forthcoming book Ambitious Mother, to talk about what happens when ambition, motherhood, and friendship all compete for the same woman's energy. They dig into the difference between healthy and unhealthy striving, why ambition works better as a web than a ladder, what most women get wrong about the village, and how to maintain friendships with child-free women when everyone feels underwater. Dr. Anne also shares what she sees ambitious women ignoring that costs them the most: their own wants.