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Send us a textSometimes the most meaningful collaborations don't start as collaborations at all.Marnie and Patrick originally came to Staci as clients. Two passionate, creative humans who loved each other deeply, but could feel that love alone wasn't going to carry them through blended family stress, real-life pressure, and the places where communication gets messy.Fast forward, and they're not only thriving, they're living proof of what happens when people learn skills they were never taught.In this conversation, we sit down with Marnie and Patrick to talk about the real work of building a relationship that lasts: emotional safety, voice, honest repair, and learning how to stay close even when life is loud.In this episode, we talk about:How “magic” can be real and still not be enough on its ownThe moment you hit the bottom of your bag of tricks and realize you need skillsThe “gap” where assumptions grow and relationships drift (and how to close it)What changes when you learn to say the thing… kindly, clearly, and without explodingWhy emotional safety is the foundation for blended families, grief, and big life transitionsNovelty vs. grounding: how couples stop fighting their differences and start using themA simple but powerful truth: nobody completes you, but the right partnership can expand youWhy so many people hit a crisis around 40, and what's actually happening underneath itThe difference between a “travel itinerary” and an experience that helps you remember you like each otherWant to join us in Tuscany? We're co-creating a couples retreat in a thousand-year-old castle in Tuscany, Italy. It's part romance, part relationship skills, part sensory reset. Slow mornings, incredible food, a space that helps you exhale, and daily relationship sessions designed to bring you back to each other.Book/save your room (only 7 couples): https://stacibartley.com/couples-retreatWant to taste what Marnie + Patrick create? You can order Solstice Savory Pies online (they ship nationwide) and bring a little “break bread together” energy to your own kitchen.Order here: https://solsticesavorypies.com/Want support choosing what's next? If you're not sure what you need right now, book a clarity call and we'll help you find your best next step.Clarity Call: https://stacibartley.com/applyAnd if this episode moved you, share it with someone you care about. Human to human is how this work spreads.Timestamps: 04:05 Navigating Blended Families05:54 Transformative Relationship Skills08:08 Balancing Individuality and Partnership14:13 The Challenges of Modern Relationships20:47 Generational Perspectives on Relationships29:15 Gratitude for Supportive Partners30:29 A Strong Partnership30:52 Tuscany Retreats: A Journey Begins32:18 The Magic of the Castle33:50 Immersive Experiences36:25 Slowing Down in Tuscany38:12 Etruscan History and Exploration42:48 Creating Forever Memories54:46 Savory Pies and Final Thoughts
In this episode we'll talk about these energies:Why clarity matters more than intensity in both faith and relationshipThe difference between striving to become and learning to be anchoredHow containment creates safety more than constant expansionWhat it means to lead before anyone is watching or followingHow masculine presence stabilizes feminine intuition without competing with itThe role of receptivity in mature partnership and leadershipWhy learning to receive is as important as learning to stewardHow to practice faith as companionship rather than constant instructionHow pausing, listening, and timing build trust with God and othersWhy peace and resonance are more reliable than excitement and adrenalineWhat it means to become trustworthy with waitingHow safety is created through steadiness, not provingWhy connection becomes sustainable when no one carries more than they're meant toAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm shining a spotlight on a reality most people don't want to talk about: the fact that earning more money doesn't automatically make you feel rich or free. In fact, more than half of households making over $100,000 a year are still living paycheck to paycheck. If you've ever wondered why hitting a higher income doesn't bring lasting peace or satisfaction—and sometimes even leads to more anxiety—this episode is for you.I share why the feeling of being rich is rarely about the numbers in your bank account, but much more about psychology, behavior, and clarity. Drawing from my decades as a CPA, entrepreneur, and money mentor, I walk you through the science of happiness and the “hedonic treadmill,” how our brains adapt to new income levels, and why most financial struggles are rooted in emotions—not math.We'll get real about lifestyle creep, emotional spending, and the sneaky ways comparison culture fuels our financial stress. I lay out actionable steps to help you break out of the “never enough” cycle, define your own finish line, and create a results-driven plan that aligns with your values.Today's episode isn't just about theory—it's about empowerment. My hope is that you'll walk away ready to live a life by choice, not by default.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:Why more income alone won't make you feel rich—and the surprising data behind itThe “hedonic treadmill” and how your brain turns financial breakthroughs into baselinesLifestyle creep: how subtle upgrades can silently steal your raisesThe power of emotional spending—stress, reward, comparison, and moreHow social comparison and the hunt for external validation undermine your financial well-beingActionable steps to track the real triggers behind your spendingWhy “future you” won't magically fix your money habits, and the myth of “I'll save more when I earn more”The importance of defining what “enough” means to you—in dollars and in lifeHow to pivot from a demand-driven to a choice-driven life with a real financial planWhy money is a tool—not the source—of fulfillment and peaceRECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/9 Subtle Behaviors That Quietly Signal You're Upper ClassThe Psychology of People Who Have $1M Net WorthThe Silent Rules of the Financial System That Keep You Poor7 Assets Rich People Never Buy And The Poor Always DoHow Much Money Do You Actually Need to Be Rich in 2026RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:9 Subtle Behaviors That Quietly Signal You're Upper Class: https://youtu.be/dbdUDwElYY0The Psychology of People Who Have $1M Net Worth: https://youtu.be/-65r-OsaHMEThe Silent Rules of the Financial System That Keep You Poor: https://youtu.be/akr5474dwps7 Assets Rich People Never Buy And The Poor Always Do: https://youtu.be/A9f-IgNKU8wORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic appr
If you've ever felt like life hit you in the back of the head with a two-by-four, whether from a failed business, divorce, or the collapse of a dream, this episode is your roadmap for rising again. Former NFL player Marques Ogden lost millions, went bankrupt, became a custodian earning $8.25/hour… and then rebuilt a life working with Fortune 100 companies. In this raw and powerful conversation, Marques shares how discipline, not motivation, became the foundation of his comeback, and how you can do the same.From trash-covered rock bottom to multimillion-dollar stages, Marques walks us through how radical responsibility, discipline, and authenticity can change your life.Whether you're stuck in shame or struggling to find your footing, this is your permission slip to rise.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What separates a fixed, growth, and “victory” mindset and why only one truly sustains a comebackHow Marques went from bankruptcy to working with 85+ Fortune 500 companiesWhy self-discipline trumps motivation, and how to develop itThe difference between authenticity and perfectionA three-question framework to begin your own 90-day comeback todayKey Takeaways:✔️Discipline is doing what you don't want to do to get the results you crave.✔️Stop waiting to feel motivated, show up anyway.✔️Rock bottom is not a death sentence; it's a wake-up call.✔️Authenticity means being true to your evolution, not who you used to be.✔️If you want a comeback, start by answering: Who am I? Why am I here? What's my aligned purpose?✔️True resilience isn't avoiding pain, it's choosing to keep moving through it.✔️Comparison kills originality, be a lighthouse, not a copycat.Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Opening Quote: Discipline over everything[03:38] – Introduction to Marques Ogden and his NFL to janitor comeback[07:22] – The rock bottom moment on a trash-covered loading dock[11:09] – On radical ownership without self-shame[15:25] – Navigating divorce, loss, and rebuilding from zero[17:59] – Building a “Victory Mindset”[22:04] – Why comebacks don't happen on your timeline[25:46] – From embarrassment to inspiration: sharing your story[30:07] – Defining authenticity in a copycat world[36:22] – The 3 questions to start your 90-day comeback[42:20] – How to know you're on the right track (resistance vs. resilience)[45:29] – A powerful prayer and reflection on character[47:49] – Tattoo wisdom: “Discipline over dedication”Connect with Marques Ogden:Website: www.marquesogden.comInstagram: @marquesogdenFacebook: Marques Ogden SpeakerYoutube: @marquesogden695LinkedIn: Marques OdgenYour Challenge This Week:Loved this episode? DM George your biggest takeaway or share this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant and @marquesogden to continue the conversation.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease?Apply here.Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/retreat/
So you want to be spiritual?Usually that urge doesn't show up because life is going great. It shows up when old explanations stop working. When advice feels rehearsed, achievements feel hollow, and silence starts getting louder than noise.In this episode, I talk about what happens after that crack appears—when spirituality turns into something we consume, collect, organize, and apply, instead of something we actually enter.Books, frameworks, cosmic explanations, star-seed theories, tidy narratives for pain. None of it comes from bad intentions. Most of it is people trying to make sense of intense inner experiences with the only tools available: language, metaphor, story.But somewhere along the way, experience starts arriving already explained—and the encounter itself gets shorter.This episode explores:How spirituality can quietly become another form of avoidanceWhy labeling pain doesn't always transform itThe difference between knowing about consciousness and encountering your ownWhy some practices perform for identity instead of grounding the nervous systemI also explain why, for me and my clients, breathwork has remained the cleanest entry point into real inner work. No mythology. No identity updates. No audience. Just breath, sensation, attention, resistance, calm, boredom—whatever actually shows up.This isn't anti-spirituality.It's a return to it.If things start feeling overly abstract, overly cosmic, or disconnected from your real life, this episode is an invitation to return to the simplest thing in the room.Your breath has been here the whole time.It doesn't exaggerate.It doesn't theorize.And it doesn't lie.
Are you making marketing mistakes that are quietly sabotaging your booking calendar? In this workshop-style episode, we're diving deep into the seven most common marketing mistakes photographers make—and I'm challenging you to get honest about where you're thriving and where you need to level up. Plus, I'm sharing what I've been working on behind the scenes for the last few months that's going to change everything for your 2026 marketing strategy.In this episode, you'll discover:The #1 marketing mistake that's making you blend in with every other photographer (and how to stand out instead)Why hiding behind your logo and pretty pictures is costing you bookings—and what to do about itThe truth about SEO strategy and how it can literally book clients while you sleepHow to create a marketing system that fits your real life as a busy photographer, not the other way aroundIf you're tired of feeling invisible online, relying solely on referrals, or wondering why your marketing just isn't working, I have the solution for you. Join me inside Market Like a Tog, my brand-new marketing membership designed specifically for photographers who want to market with confidence and ease.For just $50/month, you'll get plug-and-play monthly content calendars, ready-to-send email templates, reel scripts and ideas, monthly coaching calls with me, AND a free social media audit. Stop spinning your wheels and start marketing like the successful photographer you're meant to be.Get all the details and join today at brookejefferson.com/membership Grab what you need!
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), pervasive drive for autonomy, is a deeply misunderstood and often overlooked profile within the neurodivergent spectrum. For many families, living with PDA can feel confusing, isolating, and emotionally overwhelming, especially when traditional parenting approaches seem to make things harder, not easier.In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Casey Ehrlich, a researcher, coach, and mother to two PDA children, who brings both personal insight and professional expertise to help us reframe what's really going on beneath the behaviours.If you've ever been told your child is “oppositional” or “defiant,” or your child resists even basic everyday requests, from brushing their teeth to getting dressed, or you're exhausted from trying to get it “right,” and you're starting to question the very foundations of what parenting is “supposed” to look like...This conversation is for you.With the right support and education, children with PDA can thrive. And as parents, we can begin to feel more resourced, more connected, and far less alone in supporting our kids.Tickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event are ON SALE!Click here to book your ticket for a full day of community, connection, awareness and growth.Key Takeaways:Why Casey prefers the term "pervasive drive for autonomy"How PDA can override even basic needs like eating, hygiene and safetyWhy traditional parenting approaches often backfire and what to try insteadThe four observable PDA traits: survival drive for autonomy, equalising, masking, and need for undivided attentionHow PDA differs from Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)What nervous system dysregulation looks like in PDA children and how to support itThe emotional toll on parents and how to care for yourself tooHow animals can support emotional regulation for PDA kidsWhat PDA can look like in adulthood (and why it's often misread as narcissism or avoidance)Timestamps07:01: A Deep Dive into Pervasive Drive for Autonomy12:22: Understanding Oppositional Defiance and PDA18:13: The Journey of Parenting Neurodivergent Children23:34: A Paradigm Shift to Parenting PDA Kids26:51: Understanding PDA and Burnout35:57: Nervous System Activation in Parenting and Adult Life41:21: The Impact of PDA on Relationships47:54: Navigating Parental ChallengesTickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event are ON SALE!We're so excited to be offering you a full day of real-life connection, calm, and community for late-diagnosed women ready to feel understood, supported, and seen.Kate will be joined by two ADHD expert guest speakers, Hannah Miller and Dr Hannah Cullen!You can expect:Honest, thoughtful, informative conversationsConnection with like-minded, late-diagnosed ADHD womenInformation on hormones, energy levels and nervous system regulationA space to come back to yourself, with women who truly get itEvent details: Friday, March 6th 2026, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm in Wilmslow (near Manchester).Book your...
Welcome to season nine of Off the Grid!We're kicking this one off by talking about why I'm kinda closing my business…Or more accurately: how pruning one tree helps another grow. Tune in to hear all about:Abolishing ICE & Standing with MinnesotaWhat I did before I started Softer SoundsMy step-by-step transition from side hustle to small businessThe one strategy that brought in 6 months of $$$Why I started this podcast… and then almost quit making itThe 3 keys to Off the Grid's successHow I'm turning this tiny indie show into my full-time job in 2026 LINKS & RESOURCES:
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Most athletes don't stall because they lack discipline. They stall because they accept timelines, labels, or averages before their own experience has fully played out.In this conversation, David Green talks about how timelines — especially medical or cultural averages — can become invisible ceilings if you accept them too early.David has spent decades in endurance sport and long-form adventure, where outcomes can't be rushed and certainty is rare. Over time, he learned that progress often depends less on pushing harder and more on refusing to lock into assumptions before the body has finished responding.We explore:Why recovery timelines are useful data — but dangerous identitiesHow athletes quietly stop themselves by accepting averages meant for someone elseWhy the ability to recalculate matters more than optimismHow judgment breaks down during injury, illness, or bad timing — and how to protect itThe difference between listening to your body and surrendering agencyWhy hunger, discomfort, and uncertainty are often signals — not problemsDavid also reflects on coaching, recovery, and decision-making under stress — and why the athletes who last longest learn to stay adaptable without becoming reckless.This episode isn't about ignoring expertise. It's about knowing when to use it — and when not to let it define your limits.Stay to the end for David's thoughts on recovery, intuition, and why the most resilient athletes learn to stay off the center of the bell curve.About David GreenDavid Green is an endurance athlete, retired entrepreneur, and author of Lucky: A True Story, a book I read cover to cover and strongly recommend. He documents his long-form running projects and writing at davidgreen.run, where he shares trip journals, interviews, and reflections from the road.Recent supporters for the show via Buy Me A Coffee include: Chits, Himalayanadventurer, Deepak Karnwal, Margit, Geoff Barstow, Someone, Loree Bolin, Mandy Hostetler, Amit Verma, and Bob Becker. Thank you!---
Send Katie a Text Message!! If you've ever looked at your business and thought, “Why did this feel easier when I was making less money?”—this episode is for you.Today, I'm talking directly to designers who are doing “everything right” on paper. The revenue is there. The team is there. The projects are bigger. And yet… everything feels heavier. More complex. More draining.Here's the truth I want you to hear upfront: you didn't do anything wrong. This tension doesn't show up because you failed—it shows up because you succeeded. And in this episode, I walk you through what that actually means and how to respond as a CEO, not by working harder, but by building a business that can truly carry its own weight.In this episode, I cover:Why most designers hit a wall after profitability—not before itThe difference between effort and capacity (and why effort eventually stops working)How to recognize when your business has outgrown its current “muscle”Why more revenue doesn't automatically equal more freedomThe mindset shift from control to capacity—and why letting go is strategic, not recklessHow the wrong client mix can exhaust even the strongest systemsWhy decision-making has to be decentralized if your business is going to scale sustainablyHow processes like project closeouts reduce emotional labor and prevent repeated mistakesThe real reason your business feels heavy (and why it's not a time management failure)I also share personal examples from my own firm—where I hit ceilings, what broke when we grew too fast, and the exact shifts that allowed the business to support growth without burning me out.This episode is about evolution. About recognizing when your business is asking for something different. And about understanding that heaviness is a signal—not a verdict.Final takeaway:If your business feels heavy right now, it doesn't mean you're bad at managing your time. It means your business has outgrown the way it was built—and that's not failure. That's growth asking for leadership.And if you're listening and thinking, “This is exactly where I am,” I see you. You don't need more grit. You need a business designed for the level of success you're already experiencing.As always, your business should be working for you—not the other way around.Connect with Katie LinkedInBusiness Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers Free Resources for scaling your interior design firmWebsite
What if the real power of video isn't in going viral—but in being seen, remembered, and trusted?In this powerful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond is joined by two of the most beloved and influential voices in mortgage and fintech content: Dalila Ramos of Taco Tuesdays and Jason Smith of One Take.Together, they unpack:Why authenticity beats perfection in video contentHow to come up with engaging topics without overthinking itThe minimal tech setup you actually need to start creatingWhy video deepens relationships before you even shake handsThe role of video in personal branding, trust-building, and lead generation in 2026Whether you're in mortgage, fintech, or just trying to figure out how to show up more consistently online, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome + Introductions02:30 – How Dalila & Jason Met (and how “One Take” was born)06:00 – Where great content ideas really come from08:15 – Gear, lighting, and iPhone setups that actually work14:00 – Why being yourself on camera is your unfair advantage17:00 – How video creates warm intros and deeper networking22:00 – What's next for video content in 202624:00 – Final thoughts: Spread value, not noise
Dr. Chris Pernell joins the class for a conversation that is equal parts urgent and tender. As a public health physician, strategist, and NAACP Fellow, Dr. Pernell breaks down the Black maternal health crisis with unflinching clarity: racism kills. She unpacks how the medical industrial complex fails Black mothers, offers practical advocacy tools for birthing people and their loved ones, and navigates the dangerous terrain of vaccine misinformation in the current political climate.But this conversation doesn't stop at systems—it goes to the soul. Dr. Pernell shares the lessons her parents taught her: a mother with "a PhD in love" who taught her how to protect her core, and a father who was "a fighter's fighter" who cultivated in her "a sense of self that racism can't touch." This is about survival, yes—but it's also about joy, freedom, and the ancestral wisdom that keeps us fighting.IN THIS EPISODE:Why Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications—and what we can do about itThe difference between misinformation and disinformation (and why it matters)Practical advocacy advice: "What else might this be?"How the current administration's attack on vaccines threatens public health for generationsGuarding joy in the midst of systemic battlesThe legacy of love and resistance that fuels the fight for health equityRESOURCES SHARED:American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.orgYale School of Public HealthJohns Hopkins School of Public HealthCommonwealth FundThe Political Determinants of Health by Daniel DawesNAACP Center for Health Equity: https://naacp.orgFOLLOW DR. CHRIS PERNELL:Instagram: @thegooddoctormdLinkedIn: Dr. Chris T. PernellNAACP.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.
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Healing after betrayal can feel confusing — especially when your partner is “doing everything right,” yet something still feels off.In this episode, Amie and Alana explore unspoken resentment in betrayal recovery: how resentment can exist without awareness, why it often gets denied, and how betrayed partners sense it before it's ever named.We discuss:Why resentment doesn't have to be felt to be acted outHow shame and “good guy” identity keep resentment hiddenWhy partners should trust their body instead of dismissing itThe difference between awareness and weaponizing emotionsThis is part 1 of a four-part series focused on understanding resentment without excusing harm — and without asking betrayed partners to carry what isn't theirs.Chapters01:55 Categories of Resentment05:46 Importance of Awareness08:02 Deeper Layers of Resentment10:58 Resentment as a Protector13:02 Managing Resentment in RelationshipsRegister Now!
In this gripping, brutally honest episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, Luis Guzman sits down with reality TV icon Renee Graziano—and nothing is off limits. Best known from Mob Wives, Renee has lived through a storm of public scrutiny, personal battles, and deeply private traumas. But today? She's standing in her truth. This episode is not about the glamor of TV. It's about the real woman behind it all—the one who's fought addiction, heartbreak, betrayal, and years of internal struggle just to sit here and tell the story.If you're looking for a surface-level conversation, this ain't it.This is a raw, reflective, and surprisingly hilarious deep-dive into the life of a woman who's been through hell and decided to redecorate.Renee opens up about how she went from champagne and cocaine to a quiet life of sobriety, celibacy, and self-awareness. She shares how trauma shaped her identity, how she lost nearly everything—including her sense of self—and how she's rebuilding her life brick by brick with therapy, God, and a little bit of Prozac-fueled peace.We talk about:The unexpected addiction that started long before drugs: powerGrowing up with a father in the mob and what that really looked like behind closed doorsWhy her title as Anthony's daughter felt more important than being a motherThe toxic relationships that almost destroyed her—and the moment she finally said enoughHow losing 50+ pounds and gaining clarity helped her fall back in love with herselfThrough laughter and tears, Renee reflects on the harsh lessons that came from being on reality TV while quietly spiraling behind the scenes. She gets real about the damage that Xanax, secrecy, and shame did to her—and why she's finally done running from the mirror.You'll hear stories of violence, betrayal, mental breakdowns, and—somehow—still walk away feeling hope. Luis creates a space where Renee opens up like never before, from the trauma of a sexual assault while hospitalized to the pain of losing her father's letters and keepsakes to someone she once trusted.Highlights from the episode include:The chilling story of Renee's ex-husband wearing a wire while sleeping in the same bed as herWhat it's like dating as a well-known mob daughter—and why Renee's over itThe immersive mob-themed dinner show “Married by the Mob” and why it's her way of taking power backWhy she believes God kept her alive—and what she's doing with her second (okay, maybe eighth) chanceThere's no performance here. Just one woman, unfiltered, unpolished, and unapologetically transparent about the mess, the beauty, and the weird in-between of survival and self-discovery.Whether you're an artist, a recovering perfectionist, or just someone who's ever felt like a mess in a world that rewards masks, this episode will hit you in the gut and maybe even make you laugh while you're crying.Want more from Renee Graziano? You can catch her performing in Married by the Mob—an immersive wedding experience like no other—February 13–15 at the Avenel Performing Arts Center. And if you're in the skincare game, check out her brand Bad Body Butter—because healing is an inside and outside job.Let's keep this conversation going:Follow Luis Guzman on all platforms: @imanartistnotasalesmanSubscribe to the I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman YouTube channel for more raw and real episodes.Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that they're not alone—and that starting over doesn't mean you've failed.If this conversation moved you, challenged you, or made you think differently about your own story, drop us a review or a DM. We read them all. This podcast is for the misfits, the creatives, the comeback kids—and the ones still finding their way back home.
In this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, we're breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in the spiritual space—and why so many people feel stuck even though they're doing all the “right” manifestation practices.This isn't an affirmations or visualization episode. It's a grounding conversation about movement, identity, and the quantum mechanics behind turning ideas into reality. If you've been feeling inspired but stagnant, aligned but inactive, or clear on what you want yet frustrated by the lack of momentum, this episode will reframe how you understand manifestation at its core.Manifestation isn't about waiting for the universe to deliver. It's about materialization—and materialization requires motion.In this episode, we explore:Why ideas arrive with timing, energy, and an expiration dateHow delaying action diffuses momentum instead of protecting itThe lie of passive manifestation and why “just receive” is incompleteThe quantum law that explains why potential needs movement to collapse into formWhy action creates belief—not the other way aroundHow resistance isn't laziness, but loyalty to an old identityWhat actually shifts when you let the body move first and let belief catch upThis episode is grounded, empowering, and slightly disruptive—in the way that creates real change. It's an invitation to stop waiting for certainty and start trusting movement as the path.Stay ConnectedPS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business is officially open for 2026.
In today's episode, we're diving into a deeply personal and highly requested topic in today's episode: strength training and pregnancy - what actually changed for Iris, what didn't, and why so much of what we hear about prenatal fitness is flat-out wrong. We get honest about fatigue, nausea, modifying lifts as the bump grows, why resistance training is not only safe but incredibly beneficial, and how mindset plays a huge role in staying active through every trimester.We also move into a raw and compassionate conversation around postpartum depression - what it felt like when it hit me hard, how my husband helped me recognize I wasn't okay, and why getting support (including medication) changed everything. We talk about the emotional roller coaster of postpartum life, the importance of advocacy and support systems, and why moms deserve care, strength, and joy - not martyrdom.If you're pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode is equal parts education, validation, and encouragement.“Pregnancy and birth are hard work - why wouldn't we want to strengthen our bodies to prepare for something that demanding?”- Amy Rudolph“More is not better. Better is better. It's not about the length of the workout - it's the intention, intensity, and progression you bring to it.”- Iris DeadliftsThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:Evidence-based truth about resistance training during pregnancyWhat actually changed in my workouts across trimesters (and what didn't)How nausea, fatigue, and fueling influenced training decisionsSmart modifications for lifting with a growing bellyCore training that supports pregnancy instead of scaring you away from itThe reality of coning, diastasis, and what “listening to your body” really meansA very real conversation about postpartum depression and getting helpEncouragement, compassion, and support for moms in every phase of the journeyConnect with Us:Iris Deadlifts on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramWork with us at Beth Feraco FitnessThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.
Bitcoin and blockchain are reshaping money, trust, and the future of AI. In Episode 189 of the Disruption Now Podcast, Rob Richardson sits down with Andrew Burchwell, Executive Director of the Ohio Blockchain Council, to break down why blockchain matters more than ever—and why understanding it now is critical for anyone navigating the next decade of technology.This conversation dives into Bitcoin's core value as a trust engine, why blockchain is essential for the AI era, how decentralized systems empower individuals and communities, and the massive economic transformation coming to states like Ohio. Andrew shares the personal story behind his leap from a secure energy-tech career into full-time blockchain advocacy, why his faith guided the transition, and how local policy can unlock global innovation.We unpack the realities behind Bitcoin's volatility, long-term value, inflation, the S-curve of exponential tech adoption, and why blockchain should be seen as a utility—not a gamble. You'll learn how agentic AI will depend on blockchain rails for payments, how on-chain verification combats deepfakes, and why crypto is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for regions left behind by globalization.Andrew also shares why privacy matters, what people misunderstand about crypto, where regulation should (and shouldn't) go, and why the next five years will be the fastest technological pivot in human history.If you've been curious, skeptical, or overwhelmed by crypto, this is the conversation that makes it all click.What You'll Learn:Why Bitcoin is “better, faster, more secure money”How blockchain + AI together solve trust, speed, and verification gapsWhy inflation quietly erodes wealth and how Bitcoin counters itThe real difference between gambling memes vs. real digital assetsHow agentic AI will need blockchain for payments and micro-transactionsWhy Ohio is emerging as a national leader in blockchain policyHow decentralized tech can help rebuild forgotten communitiesWhere privacy, transparency, and security intersect in Web3Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Andrew's story03:15 Why he left a secure career for blockchain09:45 The meaning of Bitcoin as sound money14:20 Inflation, trust, and why blockchain matters19:30 Blockchain + AI: the critical connection26:40 Privacy, regulation & misuse: what's real33:10 Meme coins vs. real utility38:20 The next 5 years: “The Pivot”42:15 What's ahead for Ohio & cryptoQuick Q&A:Q: Why does Bitcoin matter today?A: It creates trust, speed, and financial sovereignty in a system where inflation and centralization reduce purchasing power.Q: How do AI and blockchain work together?A: AI creates speed; blockchain creates trust and verification. Together they enable secure agentic automation.Q: What do people misunderstand most about crypto?A: They confuse speculation with utility. Blockchain's long-term value is in its function, not its hype.Connect with Andrew Burchwell:Website / Organization: https://ohioblockchain.org/X (Twitter): https://x.com/AndrewBurchwellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-burchwell-a7284994/Ohio Blockchain Council (organization page): https://ohioblockchain.org/Be a guest on the podcast or Subscribe to our newsletterAll our links - https://linktr.ee/disruptionnow#Blockchain #Bitcoin #Web3 #aiagents Music credit:calm before storm - moñoñaband
The Real Question:Why do some people transform while others stay stuck no matter how many programs they join?The Answer:They stay when their ego tells them to run.What This Episode Reveals:Why your first instinct when transformation starts is to find fault with the containerWhat happens when you stop performing the work and start actually doing itThe moment you realize the price was never about money, it was about self worthHow scarcity shows up everywhere you refuse to receiveWhy comparing yourself to others is just avoiding your own powerWhat becomes possible when you finally ask for what you needYou'll Recognize Yourself If:You always keep one foot out the doorYou deflect compliments automaticallyYou're exhausted from doing it alone but won't ask for helpYou can see the vision but something always stops you before you claim itYou've been settling for fine when your soul is screaming for aliveWhat You'll Learn:Why resistance is information, not a stop signThe exact moment most people quit and what happens if you don'tHow to tell your channel from your fearWhat it takes to move from healing loop to healed masteryWhy wobbles are where real transformation happensLinks
There are powerful cards in Legacy.There are cards that define decks.And then there are cards that shape the entire format.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, we break down Orcish Bowmasters — not as just another strong card, but as a format-defining force that dictates how Legacy decks are built, sequenced, and played.Bowmasters doesn't counter spells.It doesn't tax mana.Instead, it punishes one of Legacy's most fundamental behaviors: drawing cards.We explore:Why draw effects become liabilities in a Bowmasters formatHow Brainstorm, Ponder, and card selection are fundamentally alteredWhy Bowmasters doesn't actually check the best Brainstorm decksHow asymmetrical hate narrows deck diversity instead of broadening itWhy slower blue and midrange decks are squeezed outHow Bowmasters incentivizes speed, redundancy, and linear strategiesWhy even decks not playing Bowmasters must still play around itThe difference between a strong card and a format dictatorWhether Bowmasters is a necessary correction — or a step toward homogenizationWhether you love Orcish Bowmasters or hate it, one thing is clear:Legacy revolves around it.Let us know in the comments — does Orcish Bowmasters improve Legacy, or make it worse?
Have you ever found yourself wondering…Why does change feel so hard, even when I know I'm ready?Why do I keep second-guessing myself?What if the thing blocking me isn't discipline... but something deeper? The key to finding your power might not be doing more, but instead trusting yourself again. In this episode, I'm joined by bestselling author and world renowned mentor Danette May for a deep conversation about intuition, worthiness, and how to get out of your own way.We unpack why so many women feel stuck not because they're broken, but because they've learned to ignore their inner knowing.And, we explore how health, food, and your own body become gateways to trusting yourself. In this conversation, you'll hear about:How intuition gets muted, and how to reconnect with itThe hidden ways that beliefs of unworthiness blocks progress with your health, joy, and personal expansionWhy fear often shows up right before we growHow to tell the difference between fear and intuitionCaring for your body from devotion, instead of disciplineThe small daily practices that strengthen self-trust over timeIf you're standing at the edge of change and wanting to feel healthier, more confident, and more connected to yourself, this episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and take the next step forward.Welcome to the Mastering Mindfulness Institute.Here, food becomes your greatest teacher, and your body becomes your wisest guide.www.MasteringMindfulness.instituteConnect with gina: @gina.worfulExplore Danette's workInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.com#selflove #healthandwellness #mindfuleating
There are moments when a conversation slows you down in the best possible way. My discussion with Brad Farris was one of those moments—a reminder that growth isn't just about doing more, faster, or harder, but about becoming the kind of leader who can sustain momentum without burning everything down in the process.Brad has spent decades working alongside agency and expert-firm owners, helping them move past the $1M–$2M ceiling and into healthier, more durable growth. What stood out to me wasn't just his experience—it was his insistence that the real work happens internally. The biggest constraint to progress, he argues, isn't strategy or systems. It's what's happening between your ears.Six Discussion PointsWhy agency growth stalls at the $1M–$2M mark—and why effort alone won't fix itThe hidden cost of hurry, speed, and “getting through the list”Why leadership is about choosing, not clearingHow inbox habits reveal whether you're managing or leadingThe role of presence, energy, and reflection in better decision-makingWhy leading yourself is the first step to leading othersThree Connection PointsAnchor Advisors – Brad's home base and advisory workBrad Farris on LinkedInHow To Transform A Single Daily Theme Into An Everyday FocusBrad's perspective reinforces something I've seen repeatedly: sustainable growth isn't about squeezing more output from yourself or your team. It's about creating the conditions where clarity, rest, and intention can do their work. This conversation is an invitation to slow down just enough to lead better.
What if the breakthrough for Black boys and men in education isn't more pressure… but more belonging?In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Dr. Calvin J. Hadley, Assistant Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Partnerships at Howard University, joins Ashanti for a real conversation about what's happening to Black male enrollment, why emotional safety has to come before performance, and what it looks like to build a community where men don't have to “hold it down” alone.In this episode, they cover:Why Black men often aren't given the tools to understand, and move through their emotions (and how that shows up as a “mask”)“Mirror-cleaning” work: what young Black men see when they look at themselves and how to blow limitations off the hingesEmotional intelligence as a muscle many men never got to exercise (and why naming weakness matters)The Men of the Mecca faculty/staff check-ins: “45 minutes of real check-ins”… and why grown men end up cryingHealth avoidance, cultural fear, and why “put your oxygen mask on first” isn't a cliché it's leadership“Emotion overrides intellect”: why we can know what to do—and still not do itThe crisis of Black male presence in higher ed (Howard's context + HBCU averages)Belonging, rites of passage, and the “Burning of Fear” ceremony, writing fears down and burning them together“Look to your left and right…”: brotherhood as responsibility, not just connectionTimestamps(0:01) Intro: who Dr. Hadley is + what this episode tackles (enrollment, emotional barriers, belonging, masks)(0:01) Welcome + Dr. Hadley introduces himself (son of Harold & Ernestine, two-time Howard grad, father/husband, Assistant Provost role)(10:33) Dr. Hadley: Men of the Mecca language—“taking off the mask” + not being taught emotional tools(12:30) “Mirror cleaning” + the “N-word mask” and how limitations get internalized(16:11) Emotional honesty: “I'm fairly emotional… I start crying on podcast” + “intellectual juggernaut / emotional first-grader”(24:40) Men of the Mecca: student support → faculty/staff arm → a space to check in for real(26:12) Annual physical moment: a room full of high-achieving Black men hanging their heads—health avoidance and cultural fear(27:45) “Put your oxygen mask on first”: why educator wellness is student success work(29:35) “Emotion overrides intellect”: you can't teach, lead, or heal past what hasn't been felt(41:13) Rites of passage + “Burning of Fear”: write fears down, burn them, and build responsibility through brotherhood(57:47) How to connect/partner + Dr. Hadley shares his email; closing invitation to make a mask anonymouslyConnect with Dr. Calvin J. HadleyEmail (partnerships / school districts / collaboration): calvin.hadley@howard.eduHoward University work: Men of the Mecca (student + faculty/staff community-building)Resources & Ways to EngageThe Million Mask Movement – Create a mask anonymously: https://millionmask.orgEducator Portal – Bring mask-making and emotional data into your schoolGlobal Young Men's Conference – Youth voice, belonging, and healing spacesEver Forward Club – Brotherhood, connection, and mentorshipConnect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward Clubhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #BlackMaleEducators #BlackBoys #BlackMenHealing #EmotionalSafety #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #HBCU #Mentorship #Belonging #MensWellness #TraumaInformedEducation
This episode is not for beginners — and that's intentional.If you've already built something real, you have paying clients, consistent revenue, momentum, and you know seven figures is possible for you, this conversation is for you. Especially if you can feel that the next level is close, but you're not quite sure what actually needs to change to get there.In this episode, I break down what truly shifts when scaling from six to seven figures — and why this stage of growth has far less to do with doing more, and far more to do with leadership, capacity, systems, and identity.This is based on my own journey scaling from zero to six figures, six to seven, and now preparing for eight figures. If you've ever felt heavy, stretched thin, or quietly wondered whether your effort is becoming the bottleneck — this episode will bring clarity.In this episode, we cover:Why scaling from six to seven figures is not about hustling harderThe identity shift required at higher levels of businessHow effort becomes a bottleneck at multi–six figuresWhy burnout happens after success — not before itThe role of leadership, capacity, and restraint in sustainable growthHow money, payroll, and reinvestment reflect nervous system capacityWhy holding, releasing, and trusting money matters at scaleThe importance of systems, team, and operational clarityMoving from doer → owner → authority-level CEOWhy seven-figure businesses are coherent, not chaoticHow simplification and restraint become the real strategyWhat it means to lead without holding all the contextWhy refinement — not expansion — is the key to the next levelKey takeaway:Scaling to seven figures isn't about being louder, faster, or more creative on demand. It's about becoming steadier, clearer, and more precise as a leader.Work With Carly
When You Want to Scale but Don't Feel Ready (And When You Feel Ready but Your Business Isn't)If you've ever felt eager to grow but your business keeps resisting… or your business is perfectly poised for growth but you keep hesitating… you might be experiencing something I call readiness dissonance.There are two kinds of readiness:Being fully prepared, andBeing willingMany entrepreneurs only focus on the second one, willingness.But scaling requires both.In this episode, I break down why readiness often gets out of sync, what that mismatch reveals about your business and your beliefs, and how to move forward even when you don't feel 100 percent “ready.”Whether you're hitting walls in your delivery, your team, your time, your mindset, or your confidence, this conversation will show you how to identify what's actually holding you back and what needs to shift so scaling becomes possible, practical, and sustainable.In This Episode You'll Learn:The signs your willpower wants to scale but your business model can't support itThe hidden belief patterns that make you pull back just when things start workingHow to move forward when you don't feel ready without waiting for confidence to magically appearNext Steps:If you're listening to this and you're tired of guessing your way to the next level, I created a roadmap that shows you exactly how to scale to consistent hundred-thousand-dollar months with more freedom and far less stress.This is the operating system behind sustainable growth, the same structure I teach my clients to help them step out of the weeds and actually enjoy their business again.If you want it, DM me “ROADMAP” on Instagram and I'll send it to you.Explore more to help you build unshakable:Check out free trainings and tools hereConnect with Kathryn on InstagramWhere we can Connect:Follow the Podcast Follow The Unshakable Company on InstagramFollow The Unshakable Company on FacebookEnjoying the Podcast?Are you following Building Unshakable? If not, I'd love for you to follow today so you don't miss any future episodes. I have so many powerful topics coming your way—and I don't want you to miss a single one.Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts.Loving the show? I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review. I read every one—and your feedback helps more business owners like you discover the podcast.How to leave a review:Click here to open the showScroll to “Ratings and Reviews”Tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Tap “Write a Review” and share what you're enjoyingIt's simple, quick, and so appreciated.
For our first More Yourself episode of the year, I wanted to share with you the quiet but powerful commitment I have made to myself to prioritise my inner peace above everything else this year.In this episode, I reflect on the pull I felt to be productive and perform in 2025, and how this year I am choosing to follow invitations that are aligned with my values, that encourage a state of flow, and to step into the version of me which feels most true.This year, I am hopeful that more of us will begin to drop the mask, give ourselves permission to follow what lights us up and to reclaim peace as a daily, radical act of self-trust.In this episode, I explore:How I'm actively prioritising inner peace, and what that looks like in practiceWhy I've stopped making decisions that go against my nervous systemWhat flow means to me, and how the podcast became a surprising example of itThe power of doing more of what feels effortless, energising and easefulWhy this year isn't about fixing or achieving, but about remembering what brings us aliveHow ADHD awareness continues to evolve and the links to hormones, inflammation, pain, anxiety, addiction and moreI hope this episode helps you to reflect on what brings you peace and a sense of flow, so that you can move through this year with more softness, more honesty, and more joy?Tickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event are ON SALE!We're so excited to be offering you a full day of real-life connection, calm, and community for late-diagnosed women ready to feel understood, supported, and seen.Kate will be joined by two ADHD expert guest speakers, Hannah Miller (this weeks podcast guest!!) and Dr Hannah Cullen!You can expect:Honest, thoughtful, informative conversationsConnection with like-minded, late-diagnosed ADHD womenInformation on hormones, energy levels and nervous system regulationA space to come back to yourself, with women who truly get itEvent details: Friday March 6th 2026, 10:00am – 15:30pm in Wilmslow (near Manchester).Book your ticket or find out more information here!Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!),
In this episode, I sit down with Luke, a flight instructor based in Utah who's currently at around 900 hours and grinding his way toward the airlines. Luke shares his experience going through ATP Flight Training in just 8.5 months, the reality of being a CFI without the guaranteed job he expected, and how social media helped him land his current position as chief instructor at a flight school in Provo.We discuss the challenges of building time in today's aviation environment, the pros and cons of the ATP route, and what it's really like to be in the trenches as a CFI. Luke opens up about his ultimate goal of flying for Delta, his concerns about being an aviation influencer while job hunting, and the valuable lesson he's learned about building relationships in this industry.Whether you're currently grinding toward 1,500 hours, considering flight training, or just finished your ratings, Luke's honest perspective on the realities of early career aviation will resonate with you. This is the grind—unfiltered and real.Topics covered:Why Luke chose ATP and if he regrets itThe hidden costs and realities of accelerated flight trainingFinding CFI work without the ATP guaranteeBuilding time through aerobatics and upset recovery trainingBalancing social media presence with professional aviation careerThe importance of mentorship and networking in aviation
EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode was recorded during the roofing boom—when being busy hid bad numbers. Today, work is slower and margins are tighter. Dave explains why job costing is now the difference between surviving and disappearing, and why “gut feel” leaves contractors broke even even when they're busy.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONThis interview was recorded a few years ago when the roofing market was on fire. Phones were ringing, jobs were everywhere, and being busy hid a lot of sins.Today it's different.Jobs are harder to get. Margins are thinner. And the contractors who don't truly understand their numbers—what jobs actually make money, what crews are profitable, what their real labor cost is—those companies won't survive this market.I hear it every week:“Dave, we're working like crazy… but there's never any money in the bank.”That's not bad luck. That's no job costing.Successful contractors job cost every job. Unsuccessful ones run on gut feel—and in this market, gut feel will put you out of business.In this conversation, Dave Sullivan sits down with construction finance expert Leslie Shiner to break down the simple job costing system profitable roofers use to protect margins and make real decisions.You'll LearnWhy “gut feel” lies—and cash proves itThe real reason busy roofers still have no moneyHow to calculate true labor cost (labor burden)Paid hours vs billable hours = labor utilizationWhy labor overruns destroy profit faster than materialsHow estimate vs actual fixes bad pricingHow to see which crews and job types make moneyTwo KPIs every roofer must trackTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why this matters now02:20 – Gut feel vs real profit06:20 – What job costing actually means10:15 – True labor cost & labor burden17:30 – Labor utilization explained24:15 – Estimate vs actual the right way30:25 – Fixing downtime & productivity36:40 – Sales to production handoff40:35 – KPIs that matter44:15 – Improving your systemRESOURCESShiner Group: https://www.shinergroup.comFree Labor Burden Calculator (on Leslie's site)LINKSWork with Dave / Mentoring: https://theroofercoach.com/mentoring/Free resources: https://theroofercoach.com/resources/Connect with Dave!Text Dave: (510) 612-1450Free Strategy CallWant to grow a more profitable roofing business?Book a free strategy call with Dave here → davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callFree ResourceDownload your FREE 1-Page Business Plan for Roofing Contractors → theroofercoach.com/planWatch on...
Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Dating after emotional abuse isn't about learning better lines or spotting red flags faster. It's about understanding what gets activated inside you when intimacy returns.In this episode, I sit down with Tina Joy, and we go far beyond surface-level dating advice. We talk about what really happens when someone starts dating again after a narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationship—and why so many people feel confused, triggered, or afraid even when nothing is “wrong.”We explore:What to focus on before dating again after abuseHow to tell the difference between real red flags and old wounds getting activatedWhy emotionally intelligent, self-aware women are often told they're “too much”How abuse distorts self-worth—and what it takes to rebuild itThe green flags that actually matter when you want a healthy, emotionally safe partnerAnd honestly? We talked about a lot more than we planned—because this conversation opened doors.This episode is for anyone who wants to date again without losing themselves… for anyone who doesn't want to repeat old patterns… and for anyone who wants connection without chaos.Tina Joy is a literal joy to talk to—grounded, insightful, and refreshingly real. Tina is a distinguished Relationship Coach and Matchmaker known for her success in guiding high-profile clients toward meaningful connections. She has curated transformative relationship strategies for over 200,000 individuals, leveraging a blend of personal insight and sophisticated matchmaking techniques.In addition to her coaching prowess, Tina has a vibrant background in entertainment as a successful actress, bringing a unique perspective on personal charisma and storytelling to her coaching practice. Her career also includes significant achievements as a Special Events Coordinator, where she skillfully managed high-profile events, TikTok Branded Live-streaming Host, and as a Personal Trainer/Stretch Therapist, crafting tailored wellness programs for diverse clients.With a powerful combination of coaching expertise, VIP matchmaking, and a dynamic presence from her acting career, Tina offers a compelling perspective on creating impactful relationships and navigating high-profile environments. She is an ideal guest for podcasts exploring elite coaching, relationship dynamics, matchmaking and the intersection of entertainment and personal development.Connect with her: https://www.instagram.com/iamtinajoy/Support the showTo learn more about my Programs visit the websitewww.radiatenrise.com Email: Allison@radiatenrise.comFree 30 Min Root Cause Call Join Radiate and Rise Together - Survivor Healing Community for Women To send a DM, visit Allison's profiles on Instagram and Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/https://www.facebook.com/allisonkdagney/*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)
From Founder to CEO: Vijay Rajendran on The Founding Framework, Fundraising Psychology, and Building a High-Trust TeamIn this episode of Uncomplicated, I sit down with Vijay Rajendran Berkeley, trained executive coach, startup advisor, and former investor to break down what it really takes to evolve from “chief everything officer” into a true CEO.With two decades supporting founders worldwide (including leading global startup support at 500 Global and advising through GAI Ventures), Vijay has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs through the moments that make or break a company: building teams, navigating co-founder conflict, and fundraising with clarity. His new book, The Founding Framework, turns the messy reality of raising capital into a practical, repeatable process so fundraising doesn't become a never-ending distraction from building.This conversation is a masterclass for founders who want to raise smarter, lead better, and communicate in a way that creates momentum internally and with investors.We cover:The real shift founders must make to become a CEO (it's an identity, not a title)Why your first hires should create time, not consume itThe hidden distrust behind micromanagement and how to build trust without losing standardsCo-founder conflict: why most startup problems aren't technical, they're humanThe 4-part Founding Framework (and what's actually below the fundraising “iceberg”)Storytelling that makes investors remember you (hint: your customer is the hero)Investor psychology, social proof, and how momentum drives decisionsTerm sheets + cap tables explained simply for first-time foundersWhy “product-market fit” is becoming product-market evolution in an AI-driven worldKey Takeaways:Great leadership is leverage: your job shifts from doing everything to enabling everyone.Fundraising is a process, not luck, not networking, not “spray and pray.”The most memorable pitches are customer-led stories with emotional clarity.Healthy conflict is possible when communication stays high-trust and blame-free.In the AI era, speed matters but only when it buys back focus and execution.This is a grounded, tactical episode for founders, operators, and builders who want to raise capital with confidence and lead teams that actually perform.
This special episode commemorates the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking ABC television series Batman, the pop-culture lightning bolt that turned comic books into primetime spectacle and permanently rewired how superheroes could be portrayed on screen. I share a couple of professional and personal encounters with "The Bright Knight" But, at the heart of the episode is a rare 2016 interview with the late, great Adam West, recorded not long before his passing. West reflects candidly on stepping into the cape and cowl, navigating the razor-thin line between sincerity and satire, and why playing Batman seriously—even when the world was laughing—was the key to the show's success. He discusses:How the series embraced comic-book logic without mocking itThe cultural shockwave of Batmania in the 1960sThe unexpected responsibility of becoming Batman to generations of fansWhy the role followed him for life—and why he ultimately embraced that legacyThis episode isn't just a celebration of a TV show. It's a tribute to an era, a performance, and a philosophy of heroism that proved Batman could be smart, strange, colorful, and iconic—all at the same time. Six decades later, the Bat-signal still shines. And Adam West is a big reason why.
Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
What if you can't “think your way” out of missing him, obsessing, or feeling anxious… because your nervous system is still stuck in survival mode?If you've left (or are trying to leave) a narcissistic relationship and you still feel on-edge, numb, exhausted, or trapped in rumination, this episode will give you what you need to move forward.In this episde you will learn:Why it still feels like you're stuck after all the healing work you've doneHow to tell if you're stuck in survival mode without realizing itThe way to stop dissociating, stop over-functioning, and finally feel real freedom instead of just “holding it together.”QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Ep 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Have Healthy Relationships & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping https://pod.fo/e/27408eBrooke's website: lifecoachinggoddess.comBrooke's book: Shattered, Broken and BeatutifulAbout Brooke Deanne:Meet Brooke Deanne — a phoenix in heels and a force of healing fire. Rising from the ashes of trauma, religious oppression, and narcissistic abuse, she's turned pain into purpose, helping others reclaim their power through nervous system work, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), and raw, soul-led truth. With one foot in science and the other in the sacred, she's dismantling old stories and leading a revolution of authenticity, embodiment, and fierce feminine freedom.RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
Send us a textDr. Kate Lund, psychologist, best-selling author, and host of The Optimized Mind podcast, shares powerful strategies for building mental resilience in lacrosse goalies and young athletes.In this conversation, we explore:The Relaxation Response Technique: A simple 5-minute daily practice using breathing and a calming word/phrase to modulate stress and build emotional controlPre-Game Routines & Visualization: How to create a solid foundation of confidence before stepping on the fieldManaging Emotions on the Sidelines: Why parent stress transfers to players and what to do about itThe "Even Keel" Mindset: How to celebrate great saves without losing focus for the next shotProcessing Failure: The importance of sitting with disappointment rather than sweeping it under the rugThe Daily Wins Exercise: Writing down 3-5 things that went well each day to counteract negative thought patternsThe Car Ride Home: How parents can support their goalie after tough gamesDr. Lund also discusses her new book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting, and shares insights from her personal journey with resilience, starting from childhood challenges with hydrocephalus to becoming a competitive tennis player.Connect with Dr. Kate Lund:Website: katelundspeaks.comInstagram: @dr_kate_lundLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kate-lundSupport the show
Today's Sponsor: ToyBox 3D Printers In today's episode, we talk about wine, anesthesia, and the quiet ways men numb pain instead of feeling it.As Jesus was led to the cross, He was offered wine to dull the pain. He refused it. Not because the pain didn't matter — but because He chose to fully feel the weight He was carrying.Many men don't explode emotionally.They disappear.Instead of anger, they feel numb.Instead of emotion, they feel distance.Instead of presence, they reach for distraction.Scrolling.Drinking.Porn.Overworking.Anything that keeps the feelings at bay.In this episode, we explore what it looks like to stop numbing and start feeling again — not all at once, not perfectly, but honestly. Because when you begin to feel, you begin to heal. And healed men become present men.In This Episode:Why emotional numbness is just as serious as emotional blowupsThe overlooked moment when Jesus refused wine on the way to the crossHow men practice “avoidant coping” without realizing itThe cost of numbing out on marriage, fatherhood, and presenceA simple one-minute practice to begin feeling againToday's One-Minute Practice:Instead of asking, “What am I feeling?”Ask this:“What am I avoiding feeling today?”Sit with it.Name it.Don't numb it.You don't need to fix everything.You just need to stay present.Strong families begin with healed men.
Send us a textWe're kicking off 2026 by teaching you how to think critically about Christian marriage and relationship advice! Rebecca and I walk through some really problematic articles and social media posts - from the Gospel Coalition's piece against therapy to Tilly Dillehay's tandem bike marriage metaphor - and show you exactly why they make us feel unsafe. We'll teach you how to spot red flags, question who benefits from this advice, and why prioritizing your safety and discernment isn't selfish - it's Biblical.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: The Desiring God article on tandem bikesThe Gospel Coalition article on therapyOur book The Marriage You Want, and the video series that goes with itThe study on followership behaviourSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.
What if the reason your podcast isn't converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief?In today's episode, I'm interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls.Patricia didn't need more tactics. She didn't need another social media strategy or a new funnel. What she needed was clarity — in her messaging, her structure, and the belief journey she was guiding her listeners through.In this conversation, you'll hear:Why “just get on the mic and talk” is not a strategyHow structure unlocks creativity instead of stifling itThe mindset shift that made selling feel like service instead of sleazeWhy a podcast can become your primary lead generator when social media feels soul-suckingWhat changes when your episodes stop being fluffy and start being intentionalYou'll also hear Patricia share what she can't unsee now that she understands how belief-based podcasting works — and why her show finally feels fun, aligned, and effective again.If you've ever thought:“I don't want to sound salesy”“My podcast is good, but it's not converting”“I don't want to depend on social media to get clients”…this episode will hit home.Listen not just for what's said, but for how belief, structure, and authority are modeled throughout the conversation. Patricia is a pro guest!Patricia's LI
In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Logan Montague, an entrepreneur, coach, and founder of marketing agency Your Marketing BFF's, to discuss the journey from burnout to balance. Logan shares her story of starting an agency at 25 and the challenges she faced as it grew. She discusses her decision to scale back after feeling overwhelmed and how she's now building a life that aligns with her personal values.They explore the messy middle of business growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to balance ambition with self-care. Logan talks about her transition to a more sustainable freelance lifestyle and the lessons she's learned about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Tiffany reflects on her own growth, helping Logan clarify his next steps while honoring her need for both personal and professional fulfillment.What You'll Learn:How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from growthWhy scaling your business too quickly can lead to burnout and what to do about itThe importance of defining personal and professional boundaries to achieve long-term successIf you're interested in working with Logan, check out this link:Your Marketing BFF's: www.yourmarketingbffs.comFor more from Tiffany:Are you a busy working mom looking to optimize your morning and evenings? Grab this FREE checklist: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Morning-Evening-Routine-ChecklistFollow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:27) Meet Logan: marketing agency founder(03:58) Burnout and challenges from scaling too quickly(04:46) Scaling back to find work-life balance(06:45) Personal growth during business transitions(13:57) Logan shares strategies for time management(22:09) How Logan plans and prioritizes her time(26:52) Navigating special projects and overcoming distractions(29:15) Balancing business growth with personal life(30:20) Staying disciplined with personal and professional goals(30:44) Using business principles for personal life balance(32:40) Life changes affecting priorities and business growth(35:09) Setting foundations for future success(35:44) Logan's transition to professional growth and coaching(38:36) Defining goals and setting boundaries for success(49:17) Pricing strategies for business growth(50:34) Implementing systems to manage boundaries and timeCheck out the sponsor of this episode:Created in partnership with Share Your Genius
AI is everywhere right now, but most of what you see is noise: silly videos, ChatGPT-generated captions that scream "a robot wrote this," or tech bros flexing workflows that have zero real-world application for service businesses. So when I found Sam Howell, I knew she was different.Sam Howell, also known as AI with Sam, is an AI strategist and CEO of Intevo AI who teaches entrepreneurs how to replace up to 70% of their busywork with AI. No coding or tech background required. She's spoken on over 150 stages, she's a mom of two, and she built her business around creating genuine freedom, not just tech tricks. She'll be delivering a keynote at the Mobile Bev. Pros Conference in February, and this episode gives you a sneak peek of what's to come.In this conversation, we cut through the AI hype and get into what actually matters: how AI can take tasks off your plate that you're not even doing right now because you don't have the time, the budget, or the bandwidth. We're talking lead-to-speed response, intelligent DM automation, content systems, and the crucial balance between automation and authenticity.In this episode, you'll hear:Why the "AI bro" approach to automation (think: banana-gorilla videos) is useless for service businessesWhat AI "employees" actually are and how they're different from basic chatbotsThe five buckets of your time that AI can take over (without replacing your human touch)How lead-to-speed can make or break your bookings and why AI helps you respond firstThe ManyChat vs. intelligent conversational AI difference (and why it converts 30-40% better)Why Sam owns it when people ask "is this AI?" and how that builds trust instead of breaking itThe line between delegating to AI and losing your magic, and how to avoid "flat brand" syndromeWhy your voice, face, and relationships still matter more than ever in an AI worldWhat to expect from Sam's keynote: the 5 AI employees every business should haveResources & Links:Connect with Sam: Website: https://aiwithsam.comInstagram: @aiwithsamGet tickets for the Mobile Bev. Pros Conference: https://mobilebarpros.comLearn more about N8N (the automation tool we discussed): https://n8n.ioManyChat: https://manychat.comQuestions, ideas, or want to sponsor the conference? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.comQuestions, ideas, or want to sponsor the event? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.com—she'd love to hear from you! JOIN THE MOBILE BAR ACADEMYhttps://www.mobilebevpros.com/mobile-bar-academyWORK WITH SARAHhttps://www.mobilebevpros.com/accelerator-business-coachingJOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mbpgroupCONNECT ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/mobilebevpros
We dive into:Why your beingness is the brand—and how to access itThe quiet resistance most leaders carry that keeps them from full expressionHer philosophy on “branding from the inside out”How she helps clients identify and speak from their core essence, not just what they doThe real story of how she and I met—and why she decided I needed a podcastThis conversation goes far beyond brand strategy. It's about being brave enough to be fully seen and fully yourself. Jenna doesn't just build brands—she calls people home to who they are.If you're ready to stop performing and start resonating, this is an episode you don't want to miss. ----- Jenna Flanagan is an award-winning broadcast journalist, host, and producer whose work bridges public media, local accountability reporting, and smart, accessible conversations about civic life. She has reported and hosted for WNET's MetroFocus, bringing audiences across the New York region in-depth coverage of policy, culture, and community voices. She has also been a field reporter responsible for covering how policy presented in the New York State legislature impacts constituents across the state for WMHT's government and public-affairs program New York NOW.Jenna began her career at New York's 1010 WINS, rising from production assistant to assistant editor in a fast-paced newsroom. She then went on to WBGO in Newark as a general-assignment reporter before spending six and a half years at WNYC's All Things Considered as a writer, reporter, and producer. Her work has also aired nationally on NPR.Her recent projects include co-creating and co-hosting the podcast Laid Off and Looking, a candid series that examines how news is made, who shapes it, and what's at stake for democracy as the media industry restructures. She has also hosted the award-winning podcast series, After Broad and Market, revisiting the 2003 murder of Sakia Gunn to explore the power and limits of local journalism.A Hudson Valley native who grew up in New Paltz, Jenna studied communications and journalism at Seton Hall University. She continues to champion localism and public-interest reporting across platforms, appearing on radio, television, and digital outlets to elevate stories that inform, challenge, and connect communities. Laid Off and Looking Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LaidOffandLookingPodcastIn the Margins with Jenna Flanagan Substack: https://jflanagan.substack.com/Jenna Flanagan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jflannys?lang=en --------John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.Sign up for his weekly micro-trainings for free at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty, and connection.
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Send us a textWhat if your job search had an engine—and you just needed to spark it? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson (former middle school teacher turned career transition coach) breaks down the power of hope, the weight of shame, and the five career hacks every burned-out educator needs right now. Whether you're exploring new paths or rewriting your résumé mid-meltdown, this episode will help you jumpstart momentum and reclaim your agency. ✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why hope is your starter, momentum is your engine, and habits are your alternatorVanessa goes on a crusade against shame and secrecyPermission to call out medical gaslightingWhy your résumé isn't landing—and exactly how to fix itThe 20-minute trick that kickstarts your job pivotA power paragraph that makes your LinkedIn and cover letters sparkleHow to answer “Why did you leave teaching?” without the trauma dumpWhy LinkedIn isn't a stage—it's a hallway (and how to walk it with confidence)
Your conscious mind has committed to your 2026 vision. But your subconscious? It's not convinced. In this episode, I break down the exact mechanism of how your subconscious works and give you the daily protocol to reprogram it so your mind is finally aligned with where you're taking your business. Learn the three modalities that actually rewire your subconscious, the RAS activation technique that trains your brain to notice what you're becoming and the exact journaling, hypnotherapy, and visualisation practice you can start today.Topics covered on How to Make Your Subconscious Believe:How your subconscious mind actually worksThe three modalities that reprogram your subconscious (visualisation, hypnotherapy, journaling from identity)The RAS Primer: priming your Reticular Activating System first thing in the morningThe Integration Protocol: your daily practice to align your mind with your visionWhy assuming the belief works better than trying to believe itThe guided visualisation: connecting with your 2026 identityThe 30 day challenge: exactly what to commit toYour RAS Primer Questions (Fill in blanks based on your 2026 goal - Future Pace Your Day):Today, what will I notice about myself?Today, I will notice that I'm ______________________________Today, people will see me as someone who ___________________Today, I will handle ________________ with ease because _______What am I choosing to do today from this identity?Today, I'm going to ________________________________________Today, I will show up as someone who _______________________Today, I'm taking aligned action by _________________________How will I move through my day?My energy today will be ____________________________________When someone challenges me today, I will _____________________By the end of today, I will feel ____________________________Connect with Rebecca Haydon:Apply to work with meThe Subconscious Membership for more hypnotherapy workCome say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFind the full show notes & more resources at www.rebeccahaydon.com/podcast/
In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we're joined by Danielle Darcy of UBS Wealth Management, who specializes in working with ultra-high-net-worth clients—families and individuals managing $40+ million in assets.What's surprising? The strategies that keep wealthy families wealthy aren't about having more money—they're about structure, intentionality, and planning. And many of those same principles apply directly to farm operations of all sizes.In this conversation, we cover:How Danielle got into wealth management and what most people misunderstand about itThe habits and mindset that separate families who preserve wealth from those who lose itWhy the ultra-wealthy review financial and estate plans quarterly—and what farmers can learn from thatTax strategies used by high-net-worth families (and how scaled-down versions apply to farms)Entity structuring, gifting strategies, and using life insurance as a liquidity toolCommon mistakes families make when they wait too long to plan transitionsWhy only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation—and how communication plays a bigger role than moneyRisk management basics every farm should have in placeThe growing role of women in farm ownership, inheritance, and wealth decisionsHow the ultra-wealthy use philanthropy to teach stewardship, purpose, and legacyDanielle also shares practical takeaways any farmer can use today, regardless of operation size or net worth. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Let's talk about the thing I didn't even realize was happening until it had already messed with my head: AI was quietly killing my creativity. If you've ever opened your laptop, told yourself you're “just getting a little AI help,” and then suddenly noticed your ideas feel watered down, your content feels off, and you're second-guessing everything—you're not alone. When I posted about this on Instagram, you confirmed that this little creep has been slipping into your business too… and not in the cute, helpful way we hoped.So today, I'm getting brutally honest about how AI slowly started impacting my creativity, confidence, workflow, and even the way I approached this podcast. This episode is your reminder that your most valuable business asset is your brain—your original ideas—not a robot's outline telling you how you should create.In this episode, you'll hear…How AI slowly crept into my creative process without me realizing itThe dangerous shift from “this helps” → “this must know better than me”How AI's feedback made me doubt my instincts and dry up my idea wellThe moment I realized AI was contributing to a huge creativity blockWhat happened when I quit using AI for outlines, brainstorming, and feedbackThe difference between using AI as a repurposing tool vs. as a creatorThe creative habits and practices I'm returning to in 2026How to rebuild your originality in a world obsessed with shortcutsClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's free weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarSubscribe to Sam's Substack Beyond Business Get Sam's book "When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy"My Instagram Reel on quitting ChatGPTListen to Episode 140. We Need To Talk About Dupe CultureMeet Your AI All Stars Course (affiliate link)Grab the Ultimate Bundle® Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on Instagram
Join Wendy for the Word of the Year Workshop on Saturday, January 3rd — a 90-minute guided experience designed to help you uncover the word that will anchor your year ahead. We'll use meditation, journaling, and a beautiful mind-mapping practice to move beyond resolutions and choose a word that speaks to who you're becoming.Save your seat here.Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy is joined by money coach Hanna Bier for a conversation that goes way beyond mindset work. If you've ever felt like you “should” be further along financially—or if affirmations, budgeting, or manifestation haven't worked for you—this episode offers an entirely different lens. Hanna shares how unresolved energy patterns, generational pain, and unconscious entanglements can block our ability to feel safe with money, and how real healing begins when we stop bypassing the deeper work.They explore:Why mindset, strategy, and affirmations can only go so far when you're still entangled in inherited painWhat it actually means to "heal your money"—and why you don't have to relive your trauma to do itThe difference between money healing and money management (and why we need both)This is a conversation about energetic healing, generational patterns, and creating a relationship with money that feels safe, supportive, and aligned. Press play and discover what becomes possible when you stop forcing change and start creating safety in your nervous system and beyond.Connect with Hanna:Instagram @hannamoneyblissHannaBier.comClose More Sales Challenge Waitlist Apply to work with HannaReferenced in this Episode:Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast 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.
The NYE Lollapalooza is not about predictions or resolutions. It's about reflection, responsibility, and deciding—consciously—who you are becoming as the calendar turns.In Episode 1, Jay Doran opens the day alongside longtime collaborator and co-host Mike Calhoun for a wide-ranging, deeply philosophical conversation on growth, transformation, and personal ownership.They explore the idea that life can only be understood backward, but must be lived forward—and why a new year isn't a clean slate, but another shot to do it better. Through metaphors of fire, light, proximity, and chemical reactions, Jay and Mike unpack why some people ignite when placed in the right environments, while others remain “duds,” even when all the ingredients for growth are present.This episode dives into:Why real growth requires intensity, friction, and self-confrontationHow proximity to the right people creates transformation—if your mindset allows itThe danger of carrying old habits into a new year unchangedWhy repetition, practice, and responsibility are required to “grow your knife”The difference between collecting wisdom and actually activating itJay reflects on his word for the year shifting from Intensity to Love, framing love as “intensity externalized”—the act of caring deeply about the existence of another. Mike shares his own evolution from Recalibration to a defining word for the coming year: Different, underscoring the truth that better outcomes require different actions—and the strength to break old patterns.This episode sets the tone for the entire NYE Lollapalooza series:Think clearly. Take ownership. Be strong. Be different.And don't just sit in the room—leave it changed.
This episode is a raw reflection from a few years ago, after I spent over 60 hours immersed in Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within.I'm sharing insights that changed how I decide and lead when clarity feels out of reach.If you've been feeling stuck or overthinking your next move, this episode breaks down why uncertainty is the real problem and how to rebuild certainty from the inside out.We chat:The KEY to getting out of an energy of stuckiness or stagnationHow to build more CERTAINTY around your next moveHow to prime your body to listen to your innate KNOWING and shut out the noise from the naysayersWhy uncertainty breeds inaction and keeps you trapped in lower timelinesThe 3 decisions you're subconsciously making at every moment of your lifeThe Achiever's curse — what it is and how to integrate itThe subtle dance between the science of achievement & the art of fulfillmentThe formula for a high fulfillment life
An atheist looks you in the eye and says, “There's just no evidence for God.” What do you say? In this episode, Joel Settecase exposes the “apologetics cycle of doom” and shows you a better way to answer the skeptic who keeps demanding “more evidence” but never seems satisfied. Instead of chasing objections forever, you'll learn how to flip the script using presuppositional apologetics, uncover the atheist's hidden assumptions, and bring the conversation back to the cross of Jesus Christ, where real transformation happens. If you're a Christian man who wants to lead your family, stand firm in a hostile culture, and give confident answers when atheists push back, this episode is your playbook.You'll learn:What the “apologetics cycle of doom” is—and how to break out of itThe one question you must ask first: “What do you mean by evidence?”Why atheism has a logic problem, a mind problem, and a world problemHow the atheist is trusting laws of logic, the human mind, and the orderliness of the world that his worldview can't explainHow Christianity uniquely grounds evidence, science, and rationalityA simple way to pivot from philosophy back to the gospel of Jesus ChristPartner with The Think Institute: Help us equip more Christian men to build a worldview legacy in their homes, churches, and communities. Become a financial partner today: https://thethink.institute/partnerJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society: Step into a brotherhood of serious Christian men sharpening one another through weekly live cohort calls, courses on worldview, apologetics and family discipleship, plus challenges, resources and real accountability. Get equipped and build your legacy in community: https://thethink.institute/societySubscribe, rate, and share: Follow the show on Spotify, leave a 5-star rating and quick review, and share this episode with a Christian man who needs better answers for his atheist friends.Keywords: Christian apologetics, presuppositional apologetics, evidence for God, atheist objections, laws of logic, worldview, Christian men, men's discipleship, family discipleship, evangelism, Joel Settecase, The Think Institute, Hammer & Anvil Society, transcendental argument for God, TAG, answering atheists, biblical worldview.
In this episode, Christa takes you behind the scenes of a live training she hosted for her Inner Circle clients, all about how to get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT. If you've ever felt stuck staring at a blinking cursor when trying to write content - or ended up with a robotic, boring blog post - this episode is for you.You'll learn exactly how to write better prompts that get you high-quality content tailored to your brand voice, audience, and goals.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most people get bad content from AI—and how to fix itThe formula for a high-performing blog prompt (hint: it starts with “Act as a…”)Real-time examples:“Caring for your feet in the summer” → transformed into an SEO-rich, client-attracting blog“Pilates and pelvic health for women in menopause” → turned into a carousel, reel, blog, and email ideaHow to target your content for different types of buyers:Ready-to-buyInformation-gatherersLurkersWhat backlinks are and how to use them for SEO (including a genius idea for backlink swaps with peers)Tips for making ChatGPT content sound more like you (and not like a robot)
In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explains why most weight loss goals don't stick and how you can set a weight loss goal that actually works this year.Nicole breaks down why willpower isn't the problem, why so many people feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, and how to approach weight loss in a way that works with real life instead of against it.Throughout the episode, you'll learn:Why weight loss is one of the most common New Year's resolutions - and why most people struggle to maintain itThe real reason consistency feels hard (and why it's not a motivation issue)How awareness, capacity, and nervous system safety impact long-term weight lossWhy rigid diet rules backfire and skill-building creates sustainable resultsWhat makes weight loss habits stick on stressful, imperfect daysHow identity and confidence naturally follow sustainable habits over timeIf you've ever wondered why your weight loss efforts don't last, even when you “do everything right”, this episode will help you understand what's been missing and how to set a weight loss goal you can actually reach.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility: https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v
Become Unbeatable!Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge: https://unbeatableleader.com/products/two-day-opt-inIn this deeply honest conversation, Mark Divine sits down with entrepreneur, consciousness leader, and author Scott Britton to explore the missing link between success, fulfillment, and awakening.Scott shares his journey from building and selling a venture-backed tech company to Salesforce to confronting the inner emptiness that achievement alone could not solve. Together, they unpack the intersection of spiritual practice, discipline, identity, leadership, and purpose—and why true growth requires integration, not escape.This episode challenges the belief that spirituality means retreating from life, ambition, or responsibility. Instead, it reveals why awakening is meant to deepen your engagement with the world, sharpen your leadership, and align you with your true dharma.If you're a founder, leader, high performer, or seeker who feels called to more—but doesn't want to abandon excellence, discipline, or impact—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.In this episode, you'll discover:Why success without awareness leads to burnout and emptinessThe danger of using spirituality as an escape instead of an integrationHow achievement can become a path to awakening—not a distraction from itThe difference between ego-driven ambition and aligned purposeWhy warriors, leaders, and builders are needed more than everHow meditation, discipline, and embodiment support real spiritual growthWhy life itself is the practice—not retreats, substances, or titlesUnlock your full potential and lead with courage, clarity, and purpose—join The Unbeatable Tribe and become truly unbeatable in life and leadership.Join for free for 7 days: The Unbeatable Tribe → https://www.skool.com/unbeatable-mastery-tribe/aboutJoin The Unbeatable Leader Challenge: https://unbeatableleader.com/products/two-day-opt-inRob Links:Website: https://scottbritton.me/Book: https://a.co/d/1JT8D84LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottbritton/X: https://x.com/brittonSubstack: https://blog.scottbritton.me/Mark Links: Website: https://markdivine.comUnbeatable Leader Challenge: Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge: https://unbeatableleader.com/products/two-day-opt-inThe Unbeatable Tribe: https://www.skool.com/unbeatable-mastery-tribe/aboutDivine Inspiration Newsletter: https://markdivine.com/newsletterSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact.Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners.Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments!#MarkDivine #ScottBritton #ConsciousLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #HighPerformance #PurposeDrivenLife #Awakening #EntrepreneurMindset #SelfMastery #MentalToughness #ConsciousAccomplishment #LeadershipPodcastTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Practice00:53 Sponsor Message: Indeed02:15 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show02:53 Guest Introduction: Scott Britton04:29 Scott Britton's Entrepreneurial Journey09:49 Unbeatable Leader Challenge Announcement10:46 Scott's Spiritual Awakening14:19 Mark Divine's Psychedelic Experience17:43 Unbeatable Leader Challenge - Join Now23:44 The Power and Risks of Psychedelics34:51 Join The Unbeatable Tribe43:11 Exploring the Purpose of the Soul43:53 The Teacher Archetype and Personal Journey44:17 The Realization of Worthlessness and Awakening46:08 The Importance of Dharma and Karmic Duty48:06 The Warrior's Path and Spiritual Practice52:41 The Integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit01:05:52 The Role of Conscious Accomplishment01:16:45 The Future of Consciousness and Leadership01:20:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.