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You're good at what you do. Your clients know it. The people who refer you know it.But your next ideal consulting client may have no idea you exist.That's the gap between being credible and becoming sought after.In this episode, Melisa Liberman shows independent consultants how to make lead generation easier by building an inbound lead system that helps more right-fit clients find you, trust you, and reach out already interested.You'll learn how to move beyond relying only on referrals, past clients, and inconsistent outreach by becoming more recognizable for the specific consulting work you want to be hired for.Melisa breaks down the three components of an inbound lead system for independent consultants:The inbound foundation: the specialization that makes you known for a specific problem, client, or outcomeThe sought-after mindset: the shift from hidden expert to obvious choiceThe inbound lead mechanism: the system that builds visibility, grows your audience, creates direct relationships, and keeps you top of mindYou'll also hear Melisa's own specialization example as a fractional COO for PE-backed tech startups, plus three real consultant examples using a podcast, speaking, and unattached networking to generate more right-fit opportunities.Listen to learn how to build visibility, differentiation, and demand in your consulting business, so lead generation gets easier the longer you do it.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Episode overview[00:05] Why becoming sought after changes everything[00:07] The 3-part inbound lead system[00:08] Component 1: Inbound Foundation[00:09] Two specialization blockers[00:15] The In-N-Out Burger specialization example[00:18] Fractional CRO example for PE-backed tech[00:22] Component 2: Sought-After Mindset[00:28] Component 3: Inbound Lead Mechanism[00:32] Podcast + diagnostics example[00:33] Speaking + white paper example[00:35] Unattached networking example[00:37] Next stepsResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Lead Generation Effectiveness Scorecard: www.pipelinescorecard.comFull Show Notes https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-274Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

What are the most essential resources for classical education, and where do you even begin? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Jessica, Paul, Tanya, and Martin share the books, journals, and periodicals that have most shaped their thinking on classical education. From Climbing Parnassus and G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy to the Wall Street Journal's review section, this is the list that we keep coming back to! Resources mentioned in this episode: • Climbing Parnassus - Tracy Lee Simmons • The Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them - E.D. Hirsch • Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton • In Defense of Classical Education - Livingston • Seven Myths About Education - Daisy Christodoulou • Great Ideas from the Great Books - Mortimer Adler • Student's Guide series - Intercollegiate Studies Institute • Modern Age, The New Criterion, First Things magazines • Simply Classical - Cheryl Swope • The Classical Teacher magazine (free subscription on memoriapress.com) Have a question for the podcast? Email us at podcast@memoriapress.com

Dr. Abramson reveals how doctors unknowingly rely on distorted data and how journals prioritize pharma revenue over scientific integrity. #MedicalBias #ClinicalData #DoctorAwareness

In this episode, I'm joined by philosopher, grief educator, and author Tom Attig for a thoughtful conversation about grief, meaning, and the mysteries of being human.Tom helped create the world's first PhD program in applied philosophy and has spent decades exploring the questions that can't be neatly solved — questions about love, suffering, death, impermanence, and uncertainty. Together, we explore why grief is not a series of stages to complete, but rather a lifelong process of “relearning the world.”We talk about what it means to continue loving and missing those we've lost, the importance of remembrance and legacy, and why our culture's discomfort with death often leaves grieving people feeling isolated. Tom also shares his perspective on spirituality beyond religion, the difference between soul and spirit, and how humility and curiosity can help us navigate life's biggest mysteries.This conversation is a gentle reminder that some things are not meant to be solved — only lived, loved, and carried with usWhat Applied Philosophy MeansProblems vs MysteriesLiving With ImpermanenceTeaching Death and DyingRelearning the World After LossGrief Takes a LifetimeContinuing Love and LegacyLove in SeparationWhen the World Goes SilentLetting Go of PainEmotions Need UnderstandingReconnecting With the LivingA Mother's Journals of MemoryHonoring Without DistortingFriends Who Walk AwaySoul Versus SpiritMeaning Beyond AttachmentReligion And SpiritualityDoes Consciousness SurviveAccepting ImpermanenceImagining The AfterlifePsychedelics And MysteryBelief Without ViolenceSchweitzer And CommunionWisdom From LossFriends And GratitudeVisit Thomas's website________NEW PODCAST! Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy (available in audio and video):Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy's website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

Most independent consultants think differentiation means a sharper niche, a cleaner methodology, or better positioning.It doesn't.The consultants landing more work aren't winning because of their pitch or their network.They're winning before the proposal gets written.If you're like most consultants, you think the real evaluation happens when you submit the proposal. It doesn't. Buyers are already deciding in the conversation, before a scope ever gets drafted.In this episode, Melisa breaks down what consulting buyers are actually weighing when they choose which consultant or consulting firm to engage.You'll learn- the mistake most consultants make about differentiation, - how corporate buyers actually decide who to engage, and - four specific ways to use your consulting skills inside the sales process so buyers choose you first.The proposal is a formality.The decision happens long before that.You already have the skills (even if you don't realize it). This episode shows you how to use them before a proposal ever gets drafted.  Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:01] Why clients choose certain consultants over others and what prompted this episode[00:03] Why responsiveness is a baseline and what actually sets you apart beyond that[00:05] Companion resource: the consulting proposal template from the IC Toolkit[00:06] The mistake consultants make when thinking about differentiation[00:10] How B2B buyers actually decide who to engage[00:13] Why the proposal is a formality and what wins the work before it[00:15] Example 1: The stakeholder question and why it helps the buyer, not just you[00:18] Example 2: The restraint advantage and why showing everything you can do often loses the work[00:23] Example 3: The success clarity test and how to find the real reason a buyer needs you[00:27] Example 4: Process ownership and how to lead the decision instead of following the buyer's lead[00:31] Steps to put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Download the Consulting Proposal Template from Melisa's IC Toolkit: www.ICtoolkit.comFull Show Notes https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-273Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Ali Hackalife spricht mit dem Forensiker und Molekulargenetiker Prof. Dr. Cornelius Courts. Es geht um fake Journals, Betrug bei Studien und Zitationen. Und wie diese Praktiken die Wissenschaft gefährden.

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As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about decluttering journals, clothes […] The post 512: Decluttering Journals, Clothes Between Sizes, and Take It There Now with Limited Energy appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

When you think about your revenue goal for this year, what's the first thought that runs through your head?For most independent consultants it's some version of "I hope I can make it happen" or "I'm trying to make it happen."If you're like most of us, you don't even know you're thinking it.It's subconscious.And it's the reason your consulting business keeps plateauing, even when your strategy, your offers, and your effort all look right on paper.In this episode, Melisa walks through the three belief stages every independent consultant operates from.Doubtful. Hopeful. Inevitable.You'll hear what each one sounds like in your own head, the impact each one has on your pipeline and pricing, and how to tell which stage you're in right now.You'll also hear three real examples.Sarah, who set a 500K goal from a hopeful place and got herself to a 625K run rate once she stopped asking her business to prove it was possible first.Colin, who replaced a referral-dependent pipeline with speaking and three conversations a week. Same work, different headspace.And Amy, who shifted from day rates to value-based pricing in ten minutes a day.If you've been telling yourself you need a better strategy, you should listen to this one first.The strategy isn't the ceiling.The way you're thinking about your goal is.What you will learn in this episode:[00:05] - The first thought that reveals how you are approaching your consulting goals[02:00] - What separates consultants who hit their numbers from those who stay stuck[03:05] - Companion resource: Business Brain Journal[05:00] - The three belief stages: doubtful, hopeful, and inevitable[07:00] - How doubtful thinking creates inconsistent revenue and watered-down action[09:30] - Why hopeful thinking still creates consulting business plateaus[11:45] - What an inevitability mindset sounds like[13:00] - How to identify your belief stage across goals, sales, pipeline, and pricing[16:30] - Goal setting example: turning a $500K goal into consistent $50K months[22:30] - Pipeline example: moving from word-of-mouth dependency to lead generation ownership[26:00] - Pricing example: raising rates and moving toward value-based pricing[31:00] - The inevitability test for independent consultants[34:30] - How to add inevitability thinking into your business owner routineTune in to Episode 272 for a practical look at how to make success inevitable as an independent consultant, so you can stop operating from hope and start building from certainty.Resources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Check out Melisa's Business Brain JournalFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-272Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

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Ep. 138 Workplace bullying is still legal in most of the United States — and it may be showing up in your therapy room more than you realize. In this episode, Andy Riegel, former media executive and author of Surviving Bully Culture, shares how workplace bullying impacts mental health, self-esteem, and psychological safety. We discuss shame, self-blame, power dynamics, and what therapists should be listening for when clients present with anxiety, depression, or burnout. If you work with adults navigating toxic work environments, this conversation offers practical insight and clinical awareness.  

Let us know what you think!#genealogy #familysearch #census #bountylandEpisode OverviewHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, helping researchers uncover overlooked records and stronger research strategies. In this episode, host Kathleen Brandt answers listener questions focused on three high-impact genealogy sources that can quickly break through stubborn brick walls: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) records, Virginia Revolutionary War bounty land grants, and Ireland's newly free 1926 census.Kathleen explains where to search, what clues researchers often miss, and how to connect these records to broader family stories involving migration, military service, inheritance, and identity.In This Episode, You'll Learn Why CCC records are valuable for Depression-era genealogy research  How Revolutionary War bounty land files extend far beyond the first certificate  What makes the 1926 Irish Census important for Irish family history  How supporting records reveal widows, heirs, migration patterns, and community ties  Why original files often contain clues omitted from abstracts and indexes Topics Covered Civilian Conservation Corps records and Depression-era family research  CCC applications and clues about parents, schooling, work history, and migration  Researching CCC records through newspapers, local societies, state archives, and National Park Service collections  Virginia Revolutionary War bounty land digitization  Common mistakes in bounty land research  Warrants, surveys, plat maps, patents, tax lists, deeds, probate, and wills  Why abstract books are not enough for complete genealogy research  Ireland's free 1926 Census and Irish genealogy research  Linking Irish census records to passenger lists, naturalization records, and church documents Episode Discussion & Key MomentsKathleen walks listeners through three record groups that frequently contain overlooked genealogical evidence. The episode begins with CCC records, explaining how applications and related files reveal personal details about family structure, education, employment, and migration during the Great Depression.The conversation then shifts to Virginia Revolutionary War bounty land grants, where Kathleen explains why researchers should never stop at the initial certificate. Supporting documents—including surveys, deeds, probate files, and tax lists—often identify widows, heirs, neighbors, and land relationships that deepen family reconstruction.Finally, Kathleen explores the release of Ireland's 1926 Census, discussing how researchers can connect census findings with U.S. immigration records, naturalization paperwork, and church records to build more complete Irish family histories.Key questions examined include: What records are researchers most likely to overlook?  Why do original files matter more than abstracts?  How can one record group lead to multiple generations of evidence? Resources & Research Tools MentionedNational Archives of Ireland 1926 Census Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) applications and records  Newspapers and local historical societies  State archives and National Park Service collections  Virginia Revolutionary War bounty land records  Plat maps, tax lists, deeds, probate, and wills  Ireland's 1926 Census  Passenger lists, naturalization records, and church registers Why This Episode MattersMany genealogy breakthroughs come from looking beyond indexes and pulling the full record set surrounding an ancestor. This episode demonstrates how layered research across military, land, labor, and immigration records creates stronger and more accurate family histories.About the PodcastHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, helping listeners navigate historical records, research challenges, and overlooked sources to uncover deeper family stories.Support the showBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks  for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. 

PseudoPod 1030: Keeping Up With the Conan Doyles is a PseudoPod original. C/W: disordered eating, fat-shaming May 22nd is Conan Doyle's birthday and Sherlock Holmes Day Jess Whitecroft's Patreon Cautionary Tales: Photographing Fairies From the Journals of the Society for Psychical Research. Interview with Angela Patterson, housekeeper of Latham Hall… Source

Are you at capacity in your consulting business?Fully utilized on client work.Or a lot on your plate personally, whether that's a family situation, a move, recovery from surgery, or a season where your kids' schedules have swallowed your calendar.Or both.If you're like most consultants, the moment any of that hits, business development is the first thing you drop.It feels logical. Clients come first. The work pays. Lead gen can wait until things calm down.Then three months later, the engagement ends. The personal stretch passes. And your pipeline is empty.In this episode, Melisa shows you how to keep your consulting business moving with a bare minimum business development plan, built for the weeks you can't give it your full attention.You'll take-away:What "at capacity" actually means, and why most consultants underestimate how often they're in itThe handful of business development activities that protect your pipeline without eating your weekWhat you should temporarily deprioritize without guiltHow to set the bar low enough that you'll actually do it on your hardest weeksHow to come out of a capacity stretch without a dry spell waiting on the other sideIf you're heading into a busy season, a personal stretch, or you're already buried in client work, this episode gives you a way to keep your business moving without burning out.Timestamps for Key Moments:[01:10] Why independent consultants stop business development when they are busy[03:00] How a bare minimum plan keeps your consulting business on track[04:20] The ACE Business Development Session 1 Pager[05:00] What working on your consulting business actually means[08:00] Why being fully utilized can create future consulting revenue gaps[10:00] What you can temporarily deprioritize in your business[12:00] Three questions to separate productive work from profitable work[14:30] Why the bare minimum is a strategy, not laziness[20:00] The cost of guilt, regret, and inconsistent business development[22:00] How to choose your highest leverage business development activities[25:00] How to pressure test your bare minimum plan[28:00] How to commit to making your consulting business development plan work[30:00] How to put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The ACE Business Development Session 1 Pager: https://www.theACEbd.comFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-271Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a new selective dopamine agonist for people with Parkinson's disease, the use of artificial intelligence in preparing journal manuscripts, and caffeinated coffee's role in reducing dementia risk.

This week on the podcast, we're joined by Certified Spinal Flow Practitioner Isha Love for a conversation about the powerful connection between the spine, nervous system, stress, energy, and emotional healing. We're diving into: how unresolved stress and trauma can get “stored” in the body why so many people are stuck in survival mode how Spinal Flow works to help the body reconnect, release, and regulate naturally. Isha shares what actually happens during a session, the surprising emotional shifts clients experience, and why healing isn't always as “woo” as people think. We also talk about: nervous system overload in modern life emotional releases during bodywork signs your body is begging for rest ways to feel more grounded and connected daily Whether you're healing physically, emotionally, spiritually — or you're just stress-marinated and running on caffeine and chaos — this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and practical wisdom. Isha love can be found here: https://anahataspinalflow.com/ Journals can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F8WL3QJ3

As we close our verse-by-verse study through the book of James, we're stepping back to see the full picture of what God has been forming in us.James is not just a collection of teachings, it's a roadmap for a living, active, and steady faith.In this final episode, we revisit the major themes of the book and reflect on what it means to live a faith that is:steady in trialsobedient to the Wordtransformed in relationshipscareful with wordsgrounded in wisdomsurrendered in planningpatient in sufferingand anchored in prayerIf you've walked through this series, this episode will help you connect everything together and see the deeper work God has been doing through it.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

HE OVERDOSED OVER 20 TIMES AND STILL KEPT USING He spent months in the hospital and years behind bars and now “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” Mike is 17 months sober. He's happy. He wants to make his dad proud. His amazing journey in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. How did he do it? Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links: https://youtu.be/2sWs6EQ7KYo You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or watch or listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or audio only on iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Why isn't your independent consulting business consistently generating $500K per year?It's not the economy. It's not because the market is getting more saturated with consultants. It's not because AI is replacing your expertise. And it's not because you're not good at business development.If it's not these things, what is it?In her work with independent consultants, Melisa consistently sees 5 themes that prevent consultants from consistently generating 500k (and beyond).In this episode, Melisa breaks down the five hidden blockers that keep independent consultants stuck below the $500K revenue mark.You'll learn why your current revenue ceiling is not random.This is not a generic “scale your business” conversation. It is a practical diagnostic for independent consultants who want to make $500K their new revenue baseline, not a lucky year they hope to repeat.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why your consulting business is not at $500K yet[02:10] The companion resource to assess your consulting business health[03:20] Why the real blockers are not the market, competition, or AI[04:35] Reason 1: You do not fully believe $500K is possible for you[12:10] Reason 2: You still identify as your current revenue level[17:40] Reason 3: Your pricing model is not built for $500K[22:15] Reason 4: You are repeating the patterns that created your current ceiling[27:00] Reason 5: You are not prioritizing your own business[31:30] How to identify your biggest $500K blocker and start fixing itResources Mentioned:Companion Resource:Take the Independent Consultant's Business Health Check: https://assessments.melisaliberman.com/consulting-health-assessmentRelated Podcast Episode: Episode 109 - 3 Ways to Make $500k In Your Independent Consulting Business, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-109 Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-270Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Homeschool math curriculums can cause you to question all of your life choices. Or at least questions your ability to homeschool well. Whether you are a math genius or feeling like you are just scrapping by let's talk homeschool math curriculums. I confess this is not my favorite subject, especially as I get into the older grades and I can't remember anything. But math is necessary, and so we need to do it. On of the best things about homeschooling is that we get to tailor curriculum for our individual kids. One of the hardest things about homeschooling is that we get to tailor curriculum for our individual kids.  There can be a lot of trial and error to find the right curriculum for your tribe. Sometimes you can find the right curriculum right away, but other times it takes testing and sampling. You can follow all the trends, pick the homeschool math curriculums that everyone is raving about, and it just doesn't work for you.  But here is the good news. There is homeschool math curriculums out there that will work for you. After all my years of homeschooling, we've tried a lot of different math programs. This post is all about the homeschool math curriculums we've used to help save your sanity as you pick curriculum. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-math-curriculums/ Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jodie-the-Mom/author/B097RQRRQ1~~~ MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblogTo learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

As James closes his letter, he doesn't give a summary, he gives us a lifestyle.In James 5:13–20, we see that prayer isn't meant to be occasional or reactive… it's meant to shape every part of our lives.In this verse-by-verse teaching, we walk through what it looks like to:Turn to God in both suffering and joyInvite community into our weakness instead of isolatingUnderstand what Scripture really says about healing and prayerExperience freedom through confessionSee how ordinary people can pray powerful prayersRestore those who are drifting with humility and loveThis passage shows us that prayer is not just something we do, it's how we live.If faith is real, it won't just be seen in what we do… it will be revealed in who we turn to.✨ In every season. ✨ In every need. ✨ In every moment.We are invited to turn to God.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

HE RELAPSED! “NOW I'M A WORK IN PROGRESS” Bryan was a shining star in the treatment program, but after 14 months of sobriety, he relapsed. Why? What goes through his mind? Will he make it this time around? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he takes an honest, sobering look at recovery and why the journey is so difficult. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links: https://youtu.be/oQNSlbJyeQU You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or watch or listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or audio only on iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

PIPs have a bad reputation.And usually for good reason. In corporate, a PIP was rarely about improvement. It was a paper trail.But strip away that baggage and the core idea is sound: here's where performance is falling short, here's what good looks like, here's the plan.As an independent consultant, that's exactly what you need. And you're the only one who can give it to yourself.In this episode, Melisa Liberman introduces the PIP Technique: a self-directed performance improvement plan built for independent consultants.You're excellent at delivering the work you sell. But if you're like most consultants, lead gen, sales, follow-up, and business development? Those are a different story.You're underperforming in at least one of these areas. You know it. The question isn't whether you should fix it. It's figuring out which part to fix first.That's what the PIP Technique does. It helps you identify which role in your business is falling short. CEO. CRO. Marketer. Sales development rep. Consultant delivering the work.And then it gives you a structure to actually do something about it.In this episode, you'll learn how to rate your own performance across those roles, choose the highest-impact area to improve, and build a 90-day plan with clear milestones and feedback loops that hold you accountable when the work gets uncomfortable.No one is going to hand you this plan. That's the point.You're the one who sees the gap. You're the one who builds the plan. And this episode shows you exactly how.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] What a PIP is and why independent consultants should use one[05:00] The client story that inspired the PIP Technique[07:35] How the Consultant's Business Health Check helps you find your baseline[09:50] Five reasons a PIP improves consulting business performance[14:10] Why separating yourself from your business changes how you lead[16:05] How to rate yourself as CEO, CRO, CMO, SDR, and consultant[19:00] How to decide which business role needs a PIP[21:15] How to create your PIP from the manager lens[24:45] How to approach your PIP from the employee lens[28:10] Mistakes to avoid when improving your consulting performance[32:00] How to put the PIP Technique into action over the next 90 days                  [34:50] How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Take the Independent Consultant's Business Health Check: www.icassessment.com   Related Podcast Episode: Episode 233 - The Big Leadership Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-233 Related Podcast Episode: Episode 234 - The #1 Management Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-234/Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-269Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Dear Diary, ohmygosh, you will NOT believe what happened this week on Office Ladies 6.0! Listeners have been writing in asking Jenna and Angela to share their journals on the podcast, so guess what?! They finally did! As the ladies read from their real life journals from spring break trips, it's equal parts hilarious, sweet, and a little chaotic, and you TOTALLY get why everyone wanted this episode so bad. Plus, the ladies talk about the new Office Ladies 6.0 format and answer a fun fan question about what Pam and Angela's social media would look like today. More soon! XOXO Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, The Paper & Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Dusty Journals to Self-Discovery: Yael's Mountain Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-06-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: יעל עמדה מול האגם, משקיפה לעבר הרי הרוקי.En: יעל (Yael) stood by the lake, gazing towards the הרי הרוקי (Rocky Mountains).He: ריח האדמה הטרייה מילא את האוויר.En: The scent of fresh earth filled the air.He: זה היה האביב, והשלג המותך נתן מקום לפרחי בר צבעוניים.En: It was spring, and the melted snow had made way for colorful wildflowers.He: היא הגיעה לכאן לקחת הפסקה מחייה העמוסים בעיר, אך המחשבות על החלטה עברה לא חדלו להטריד אותה.En: She had come here to take a break from her busy life in the city, but thoughts about a past decision relentlessly troubled her.He: בבוקר, יעל נכנסה לבקתה העתיקה שנחבאה בין עצי האורן הגבוהים.En: In the morning, יעל entered the old cabin hidden among the tall pine trees.He: הבקתה הייתה ישנה, רועדת ברוחות, אך משהו בה משך אותה.En: The cabin was old, trembling in the winds, yet something about it drew her in.He: היא עברה בין החדרים הקטנים, פתחה ארון ישן והוציאה ממנו יומן מאובק.En: She wandered through the small rooms, opened an old cupboard, and took out a dusty journal.He: הוא היה כתוב בקודים ושפות שהיא לא הכירה.En: It was written in codes and languages she did not recognize.He: סקרנותה התעוררה.En: Her curiosity was piqued.He: התשובות שהיומן יכול היה להציע נראו קשורות למטען שהיא נשאה בליבה.En: The answers the journal could offer seemed linked to the burden she carried in her heart.He: אין לה זמן רב להישאר בהרים.En: She didn't have much time to stay in the mountains.He: על כן, יעל פנתה לדוד, היסטוריון מקומי.En: Thus, יעל turned to דוד (David), a local historian.He: הוא יושב בקפה בעיירה קטנה ומדפדף בניירות ישנים.En: He was sitting in a café in a small town, leafing through old papers.He: "אני צריך עזרה." היא אמרה, מושיטה לו את היומן.En: "I need help," she said, handing him the journal.He: דוד הביט ביומן ולחש: "זה יומן מעניין מאוד."En: דוד looked at the journal and whispered, "This is a very interesting journal."He: יעל ודוד פנו יחד למרים, ספרנית מקומית, שהייתה ידועה במידע הקשרי שהיה לה על בקתות האזור.En: Together, יעל and דוד turned to מרים (Miriam), a local librarian known for her contextual information about the area's cabins.He: במשך שעות רבות הם ניסו לפרש את היומן.En: For many hours, they tried to decipher the journal.He: לאט לאט, סיפורו של אדם ששמו יוסף התגלה.En: Slowly, the story of a man named יוסף (Yosef) emerged.He: הוא היה אהוב עצוב, שניסה למצוא את דרכו בעולמו לאחר שאיבד את האישה שאהב.En: He was a sorrowful lover, trying to find his way in the world after losing the woman he loved.He: ל"ג בעומר הגיע, זמן של מדורות ושמחה.En: ל"ג בעומר (Lag BaOmer) arrived, a time of bonfires and joy.He: בעזרת הסיפור של יוסף, יעל הבינה שעליה לשחרר את העבר שלה.En: With יוסף's story, יעל understood that she needed to let go of her past.He: היא החליטה להישאר עוד קצת בהרים, לחגוג עם המקומיים ולתת לנפש שלה למצוא שלווה.En: She decided to stay a little longer in the mountains, celebrate with the locals, and allow her soul to find peace.He: כשחזרה לבית, הרגישה יעל קלילה יותר.En: When she returned home, יעל felt lighter.He: היא מצאה בתוכה את הכוח להשלים עם מה שהיה ולחיות את ההווה במלואו.En: She found within herself the strength to come to terms with what had been and to live the present fully.He: הבקתה הישנה, הסיפור שגולתה, והחברים החדשים שרכשה עזרו לה להרגיש כעוף החול הקם לתחייה מאפר הישן.En: The old cabin, the story she uncovered, and the new friends she made helped her feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes of the past. Vocabulary Words:gazing: משקיפהmelted: המותךwildflowers: פרחי ברrestlessly: לא חדלtroubled: להטרידcabin: בקתהtrembling: רועדתdraw: משךcupboard: ארוןdusty: מאובקcodes: קודיםcuriosity: סקרנותpiqued: התעוררהburden: מטעןdecipher: לפרשemerged: התגלהsorrowful: עצובlover: אהובbonfires: מדורותjoy: שמחהlet go: לשחררcelebrate: לחגוגsoul: נפשpeace: שלווהstrength: הכוחterms: להשליםfully: במלואוphoenix: עוף החולashes: אפרreborn: לתחייהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Investigative leads from Jennifer Palmer reveal the missed warning signs behind the tragic dog mauling of an Oklahoma City toddler, while J.C. Hallman explores the high-stakes mystery surrounding a deputy's death and the journals he left behind. Plus, Jake Ramsey examines new data exposing how Oklahoma's eviction process is being used as a tool for rent collection. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

What do you do when life feels unfair… and God feels silent?In this episode, we walk verse-by-verse through James 5:7–12 and uncover what it truly looks like to wait well. James doesn't just tell us to be patient, he shows us how to live with steady faith in seasons of suffering, delay, and uncertainty.You'll learn:What biblical patience actually meansWhy waiting seasons are spiritually significantHow to stay grounded when nothing seems to be changingThe connection between suffering and relationshipsHow Job's story points to God's compassionWhy your words matter in the waitingIf you're in a season of waiting, this passage will meet you right where you are and remind you that God is not absent—He is working.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

“FENTANYL TURNED ME INTO A MONSTER” Ramsey was addicted to drugs for 25 years, but after switching to fentanyl he was stabbed, shot at and overdosed 3 times. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about trying to turn his life around and making things right with his mom and 4 of his children. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links: https://youtu.be/LaLMWzxdTQs You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or watch or listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or audio only on iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

What if every time you reached for a packaged snack… you were quietly increasing your risk of a heart attack? In this urgent and deeply personal solo episode, Darin breaks down groundbreaking new research showing that each serving of ultra-processed food may increase cardiovascular risk by over 5%, not over time, but every single time you eat it. This isn't about calories. It's about chemistry, biology, and a system engineered for convenience at the expense of your health. From the shocking data to the underlying mechanisms: gut destruction, visceral fat accumulation, brain hijacking, and toxic exposure, this episode exposes the real cost of ultra-processed food and gives you the tools to reclaim control of your health and your life. What You'll Learn The shocking stat: 5% increased heart risk per serving of ultra-processed food Why ultra-processed foods act like compounding debt on your health The difference between calories vs chemical toxicity in food How emulsifiers and additives destroy your gut microbiome Why ultra-processed foods increase visceral fat around your organs How these foods are engineered to override your brain's satiety signals The hidden toxins from processing and packaging (PFAS, bisphenols, AGEs) Why this crisis disproportionately impacts certain communities The truth: you can't "out-exercise" ultra-processed food damage Practical ways to transition back to real, whole foods Chapters 00:00:04 – Opening: SuperLife mission and setting the stage 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint and hidden indoor toxicity 00:01:24 – Why conventional paints off-gas harmful chemicals for years 00:02:27 – Cradle-to-Cradle certification and non-toxic living 00:03:24 – Entering the episode: the 5% heart risk question 00:03:34 – The shocking claim: every serving increases heart risk 00:04:16 – Ultra-processed food as "compounding debt" 00:05:08 – Leaning into discomfort as a path to growth 00:06:33 – The convenience trap: food delivered instantly 00:07:15 – The real cost: trading time for lifespan 00:08:07 – 2026 study overview (MESA dataset, 6,800 participants) 00:09:01 – 5.1% increased cardiovascular risk per serving explained 00:09:29 – 66.8% higher risk in high-consumption groups 00:10:08 – Risk is independent of calories, weight, and fitness 00:10:56 – "This is not a calorie story—it's a chemistry story" 00:11:10 – Racial disparities and food system inequality 00:12:08 – Additional studies confirm elevated heart risk 00:13:04 – Global meta-analysis: over 1 million participants 00:13:26 – The conclusion: the science is no longer debatable 00:14:18 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:15:36 – What is ultra-processed food? (NOVA classification) 00:16:18 – Examples: chips, cereals, protein bars, fast food 00:16:57 – "These foods are engineered—not real food" 00:17:00 – Mechanism #1: gut microbiome disruption 00:18:03 – Emulsifiers and inflammation explained 00:18:49 – Gut inflammation triggers systemic disease 00:19:18 – Mechanism #2: visceral fat accumulation 00:19:56 – Why visceral fat is more dangerous than visible fat 00:20:18 – Mechanism #3: brain hijacking and satiety override 00:20:47 – Engineered foods and addictive eating patterns 00:21:04 – Mechanism #4: toxins from processing and packaging 00:21:30 – PFAS, bisphenols, and chemical contamination 00:21:37 – The solution: whole food first 00:22:02 – Breaking habits and reclaiming control 00:22:20 – Simple swaps: fruit, nuts, whole ingredients 00:23:00 – "If you can't trace it back to a real food, put it down" 00:23:32 – Making whole food convenient 00:24:06 – Batch cooking and preparation strategies 00:24:16 – Personal story: losing a friend to diet-related illness 00:24:40 – The emotional reality: this is life or death 00:25:00 – Community support and accountability 00:25:25 – Call to action: share this message 00:25:41 – Closing: courage, awareness, and living a SuperLife 00:26:23 – Outro Thank You to Our Sponsors: Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis Paint: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Every time you reach for ultra-processed food, you're not just making a small decision—you're compounding a biological cost that your body has to pay later. But the moment you become aware, you reclaim your power. Because the same way those choices can slowly take your health away… different choices, repeated daily, can give it all back." Bibliography/Sources Primary Study — News Hook Haidar, A., Rikhi, R., Watson, K. E., Wood, A. C., & Shapiro, M. D. (2026). Association between ultraprocessed food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk: MESA. JACC: Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102516 Supporting Studies — 2026 Willett, Y., Yang, C., Dunn, J., et al. (2026). Consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risks of cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults. The American Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.01.012 Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses Dose-response meta-analysis: UPF consumption and cardiovascular events risk — 20 studies, 1.1M participants. (2024). eClinicalMedicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102480 Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease: Analysis of three large US prospective cohorts and a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2024). The Lancet Regional Health – Americas. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00186-8/fulltext Mechanisms — Gut, Inflammation & Additives Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular diseases: Potential mechanisms of action. (2021). Advances in Nutrition. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8483964/ Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health and disease. (2024). Nature Reviews. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38388570/ Ultra-processed foods and incident cardiovascular disease in the Framingham Offspring Study. (2021). Journal of the American College of Cardiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2021.01.047 Ultraprocessed foods and their association with cardiometabolic health: A science advisory from the American Heart Association. (2023). Circulation. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001365 Visceral Fat Konieczna, J., et al. (n.d.). Contribution of ultra-processed foods in visceral fat deposition: Prospective analysis nested in the PREDIMED-Plus trial. Clinical Nutrition. https://www.explorationpub.com/Journals/edd/Article/100523 NOVA Classification Monteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Levy, R. B., et al. (2019). Ultra-processed foods: What they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutrition, 22(5), 936–941. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30744710/ Policy & Public Health Context American College of Cardiology. (2025). ACC 2025 concise clinical guidance: Front-of-package labeling endorsement. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov General Coverage — News Hook Food Safety Magazine. (2026, April). Study links diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased heart attack, stroke risk. https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11290-study-links-diets-high-in-ultra-processed-foods-to-increased-heart-attack-stroke-risk ScienceDaily. (2026, March). Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319074604.htm

If your pipeline is weak, it's easy to assume your messaging is the problem.So you tweak your positioning. Rewrite your offers. Refine your niche. Rework your elevator pitch.And still… no predictable flow of ideal clients.This episode breaks down why “fixing your messaging” is often the wrong focus and how it keeps you stuck in analysis instead of creating real opportunities.You'll learn how to tell if messaging is actually your bottleneck or if you're avoiding the real issue that drives pipeline growth.What you'll learn:Why “I need better messaging” is the most common (and misleading) diagnosisThe messaging refinement loop and how it delays revenueThe real reason your pipeline isn't convertingThe two factors that consistently create qualified client opportunitiesHow to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problemWhen messaging actually does need fixing (and how to do it fast)A simple rule to stop overworking your messagingHow to start more client conversations immediatelyIf you've been stuck refining instead of landing new clients, this will help you redirect your focus and build momentum.Timestamps for Key Moments: [03:15] – Why consultants default to “I need better messaging” [08:20] – The messaging refinement loop and how it stalls your pipeline [14:10] – The real belief keeping you stuck (and why it feels logical) [21:30] – The 2 factors that actually create a consistent consulting pipeline [25:00] – How to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problem [30:05] – When messaging does need fixing (rare, but important) [32:40] – The 90-minute messaging rule [34:50] – How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 6 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-268Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week, we have something a little different for you.  Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 4 by Beth Brower  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5 by Beth Brower   

Description Returning guest Virginia McAlister joins Joe to discuss the Emma M. Lion from the series The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. We’re discussing the first two novels of this series, that sees Emma M. Lion … Continue reading →

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Last week, we talked about the danger of living like we're in control, making plans without acknowledging God. This week, James takes it a step further.In James 5:1–6, we're confronted with a sobering truth: it's not just our plans that can reflect pride… it's our possessions too.This passage isn't about condemning wealth, it's about exposing hearts that trust in it, cling to it, or use it unjustly. Through strong and vivid language, James reminds us that everything we have is temporary, and we will one day give an account for how we stewarded it and treated others because of it.In this episode, we walk verse by verse through this warning and ask the honest question: What am I doing with what God has given me?If you've ever struggled with comparison, control, or finding security in what you have, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to live with eternity in view.PS: Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

Jane Austen and Bridgerton lovers rejoice: Emma M. Lion has come to bust you from your reading slump. At just over 100 pages, this delightful first installment of a series is too short to not finish.

Ep. 137 WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW ⬇️ Private Practice Start-Up Checklist: Scaling your therapy practice shouldn't cost your health, your time, or your family. Yet most therapists hit burnout before they ever reach real growth. In this episode, Aaron breaks down how to scale a private practice without burning out — and the critical shifts required to move from overworked clinician to true practice owner. If you're stuck at capacity, overwhelmed with clients, or unsure how to grow beyond solo work… this conversation will show you what sustainable scaling actually looks like.  

Justin Bieber has been on a hot streak since headlining both weekends of Coachella 2026, dubbed Bieberchella by fans, with his nostalgic set packed with hits like One Time, Baby, U Smile, and Up, plus surprise guests including Billie Eilish for a sweet One Less Lonely Girl serenade, Big Sean on As Long As You Love Me and No Pressure, Dijon for Devotion, and SZA closing with Snooze amid fireworks. YouTube videos from the event capture Bieber at a simple table with his laptop, screen-sharing old clips like Beauty and a Beat while thousands filmed him on their phones, a poignant nod to his online origins and the shift from monoculture fame to hyper-documented micro-moments, as commentator Emily Jashinsky described in her analysis.The payoff is massive: his Skyllark brand shattered Coachella merch records, raking in 15 million dollars total, five million the first weekend alone and more the second, making him the festivals highest-paid artist ever, according to fan breakdowns on YouTube channels like the Spill Sesh. Hailey Bieber posted on her stories that his full discography streams surged over 210 percent on Spotify globally post-headline, landing seven albums on the Billboard 200 for the first time ever, including Swag at number seven, Purpose, Believe, My World, Justice, Journals, and more. His Coachella sets drew 266 million YouTube views, topping the festivals most-watched.Justin Timberlake shared a heartfelt Instagram message April 20, posting throwback clips of young Bieber covering Cry Me a River during the set, captioning it I know this has been a long road and its not always a smooth ride, expressing deep pride. On the family front, Bieber shared rare Instagram photos Friday of a fishing trip with one-year-old son Jack, both in matching blue outfits waiting for a bite, right after Hailey hit the TIME100 Gala in New York, highlighting their supportive dynamic as she told Vogue Australia earlier this year.Unconfirmed buzz swirls around a stadium tour announcement possibly imminent after a Ticketmaster profile update, and some speculate a Super Bowl halftime hint from his See you soon onstage closer, though thats thin. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these Coachella triumphs signal a biographical pivot toward mature legacy-building.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

FOR DECADES HE SOLD DRUGS THINKING IT WAS A VICTIMLESS CRIME But when he was busted and faced possibly the rest of his life in prison, Charlie realized his thinking errors and vowed to turn his life around. His life started tragically as an orphan. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he takes us from the streets, to prison, to recovery and his dream of owning a food truck. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links: https://youtu.be/Jhw6cZSCWNo You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or watch or listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or audio only on iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

You built a consulting business that makes money. But somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like the business you actually wanted to run. Less-fulfilling work. Underpaying engagements. A schedule you don't fully control.In this episode of the Grow Your Independent Consulting Business podcast, Melisa Liberman breaks down what she calls a “Franken-Business.” This is the consulting business you accidentally create when you keep saying yes to whatever comes your way. Referrals. Execution heavy projects. Underpriced engagements. Clients who treat you like an employee. Work that pays the bills but slowly pulls you away from the business you intended to build.For independent consultants, this is one of the most common reasons business growth feels harder than it should. You may be utilized, but not fulfilled. Profitable, but underpaid. In demand, but for the wrong type of work. Busy, but without the autonomy you expected when you left corporate.If you're an independent consultant who wants to reposition your consulting business, such as moving from execution to advisory work, raising your consulting fees, protecting your calendar, or building a more sustainable consulting business model, this episode will show you where to start.Melisa walks you through a 3-part framework to evolve out of your Franken-Business without starting over. You'll learn how to decide what your ideal consulting business actually looks like, commit to making that business work, and protect your decision with clear filters and non-negotiables.You do not need to burn your business down.You need to stop letting misaligned opportunities build your business for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[05:00] What a Franken business is and how independent consultants accidentally build one[07:00] How small consulting business compromises turn into your default business model[11:00] Why your clients may have designed your consulting business for you[16:00] The hidden cost of staying in misaligned consulting work[20:00] Why fear keeps consultants stuck in the wrong offers, clients, and pricing[23:00] Step 1: Decide what your ideal consulting business model looks like[30:00] Step 2: Commit by asking, “How will I make this work?”[33:00] Step 3: Protect your business with filters and non negotiables[37:00] Questions to help you evolve your consulting business nowResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 8 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-267Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Brea and Mallory go through their old secret book journals! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! To hear the rest of this, go to https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses   Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book!   Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Welcome to The China Code, where every two weeks we break down a trending Chinese internet buzzword. Today's phrase: 学术底刊 (xué shù dǐ kān) – bottom-tier academic journals. Now, you won't find these journals in any library. It's a viral trend that turns academic writing into something unexpectedly funny. Think of it as the perfect blend of serious academic language mixed with completely nonsensical topics – like asking, "Should Optimus Prime buy car insurance... or personal accident insurance?" It's hilarious, but behind the humor lies a deeper story about how a new generation of researchers is coping with pressure and failure. Let's dive in for more. CONTACT THE TEAM We'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions for future buzzwords! Email: crilearnchinese@gmail.com Facebook: @crilearnchinese TikTok: @takeaway.chinese

If you're a planner, a goal-setter, or someone who loves mapping out the future… this passage might challenge you, in the best way.In this episode, we're walking through James 4:13–17 and talking about what it really means to make plans with God instead of assuming we're in control.Because the issue isn't planning… it's presumption.We'll break down:What “boasting about tomorrow” actually meansWhy our lives are described as a mistThe difference between godly planning and worldly strivingWhat it looks like to say “If the Lord wills” in your everyday lifeThe often-overlooked sin of not doing what God calls you to doThis is a convicting and freeing reminder that: You don't need to have your whole life figured out… you just need to be obedient today.PS: Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

In this episode of PH Journals, I dive into what truly makes a great professional hunter—and it's not what most people think. We often measure a PH by their ability to shoot, their knowledge of species, or the size of the trophies they produce. But the truth is, those are just the basics. The real difference lies in the traits no one talks about. From handling pressure in high-stakes moments, to reading clients, managing expectations, and knowing when not to take the shot—this episode breaks down the unseen skills that separate good PHs from great ones. I also reflect on personal experiences in the field—both the wins and the mistakes—and what they've taught me over the years. Because at the end of the day, a client won't remember your best shot… They'll remember how you made them feel. And maybe the bigger question is— Who is the next generation of great professional hunters? Hey guys, welcome back to the PH Journals Podcast. I apologize for missing last week, but it was for a good reason as I was really "stuck in a rut." This episode focuses on "how to get out of a rut" and the steps I'm taking for "self improvement." I'll share my journey of "getting out of a rut" and some "self help" tips that might resonate with you.

SHE'S PLANTING THE SEEDS OF RECOVERY. WATCH THEM GROW! Jackie Buckman is an inspiration and is helping to shape the future. Her alcoholic behavior was so bad that life long friends threw her out of the house where they were living. She took it to heart, found recovery through treatment, spent many years in school and is now a clinical social worker giving back what was given to her. The inspirational story in this week's Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links: https://youtu.be/TnBx9AwpnV8 You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or watch or listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or audio only on iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Most independent consultants who want to work fewer hours assume that by working less, they'll earn less.That assumption is incorrect.But it's also deeply wired in.In this episode, Melisa breaks down why the 40-plus-hour default is so hard to shake, how it shapes your consulting business decisions without you realizing it, and what it actually takes to change it without tanking your income.You didn't leave corporate to rebuild the same 40-50+-hour week. This episode is about fixing that, so you have true flexibility.You'll walk away with the four-part shift required to make fewer hours sustainable: the mindset change, the business model redesign, the transition strategy, and how to catch the old patterns before they pull you back.If you've told yourself you'll work less once things settle down (but that time never comes), this episode is for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[02:20] Why working fewer than 40 hours does not have to mean sacrificing revenue[05:30] The hidden mindset trap that keeps consultants tying time to money[08:05] Real examples of what a 30 hour work week can look like in practice[11:10] Why your mindset has to shift before your schedule can[18:20] How to define a 30 hour business model that supports your revenue goals[20:05] A simple effective rate exercise to pressure test your model[24:05] The transition process for making a lower hour work week your new normal[27:10] How to catch old habits before they pull you back into overworkingTune in to Episode 266 for a practical roadmap to help you work fewer hours, stop defaulting to corporate work patterns, and build a consulting business that supports both your income goals and your life.Resources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 14 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-266Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 259: The 5 Ways to Increase Your Consulting Capacity Without Working More, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-259/   Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST:Daniel Rood Professor Rood discusses Charles Dickens'journals documenting his encounter with the overland slave trade in Virginia. Dickens observed the profound despair of enslaved families separated during his travels through the nineteenth-century South. (4)1800 ROSEWELL PLANTATION VIRGINIA

Struggling to get consistent clients as an independent consultant? Still relying on your network and hoping work shows up?This episode shows you a smarter way to get clients and build a reliable, repeatable pipeline.Most consultants aren't short on expertise. They're short on a clear, intentional approach to lead generation. Instead, they rely on referrals, past relationships, or the occasional inbound request and call it a strategy.That works. Until it doesn't.In this episode, Melisa breaks down the 8 lead generation pathways available to independent consultants and how to choose the right one based on your business, your clients, and what you will actually follow through on consistently.You don't need to do all eight. You need to stop being vague about how you get clients and start building a system that works on purpose.Melisa organizes these pathways into three categories. Relationship based, channel based, and visibility based. Because the real issue is not a lack of options. It is a lack of clarity and commitment.She also challenges the assumptions that quietly keep your pipeline inconsistent:“I've already tapped my network.”“My clients will reach out when they need me.”“I guess I need to do cold outreach.”None of those create a repeatable business development system.This episode shows you how to identify what is already working, stop dismissing it as luck, and turn it into a consistent source of demand.Timestamps for Key Moments:[03:40] – Why cold outreach is not the only way to get clients[05:00] – The 3 lead generation categories explained[12:00] – How to activate your network without making it awkward[15:00] – Why past clients are your most underused asset[19:00] – The difference between passive and repeatable referrals[22:00] – How referral partnerships create ongoing demand[24:00] – Why speaking drives high-quality inbound leads[28:00] – When content marketing works and when it does not[30:00] – How to approach dream clients without cold outreach[35:00] – The 3 filters to choose the right pathway[39:00] – The 2 biggest mistakes that kill your pipelineResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Generation Effectiveness Scorecardhttps://assessments.melisaliberman.com/lead-genFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-265Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 262 - How Independent Consultants Get on their Dream Clients' Calendarshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-262/Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn:Ready to stop depending on your warm network and start building a real pipeline?The Lead Gen Sprint is a focused program for independent consultants who want a simple, repeatable system for generating leads, without waiting on referrals.The Q2 2026 Sprint starts April 14th. If you want a pipeline this quarter, now is the time.Learn more and enroll at www.LGSprint.com.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

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One of the themes we've circled in the last few weeks is the way that the modern world can hijack our values. This principle was recently articulated by the philosopher C. Thi Nguyen in an episode called "How Metrics Make Us Miserable." Thi told us that he became a philosopher to answer the biggest questions in life but discovered, in grad school, that everybody around him mostly cared about numbers. Journals were ranked by status: numbers. The university departments were ranked by status: more numbers. Individual researchers had their own h-scores and other public quantifications of prestige: numbers, numbers, and numbers. And this cult of quantification completely took over his life. The internal value of “I want to answer the world's deepest questions” becomes replaced by the external value of “make number go up.” What do we call this extraordinary force for bulldozing our values, and replacing them with something outside of us—synthetic, bureaucratic, inauthentic? Let's call it the machine. If you become a philosopher to discover the meaning of life but only work on the papers that you think will end up in journals scored highly by a bureaucracy you'll never see … that's the machine. If you're a podcaster who wants to answer the most compelling questions in the world but ends up just focusing on rage-bait political news because that's what YouTube fingers are clicking on, that's the machine. What's the opposite of the machine? It's something a little different than success. It's success plus the ability to hold our values in the face of external systems that try to crush them. Today's guest Brad Stulberg calls it: excellence. Today's podcast is about excellence. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Brad Stulberg Producer: Devon Baroldi Links: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices