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The FFT Crew is back to break down the next tier of consensus fantasy football rankings, focusing on players 13-18 in PPR leagues. The guys start with some news and notes (4:37) including the new Kyle Pitts contract extension. Jumping into the rankings they start with De'Von Achane (14:45). How will his new QB Malik Willis impact his pass catching and fantasy value? Next they talk Justin Jefferson (22:01) and the high floor at his current ADP. A couple of 2nd year running backs come up next including Omarion Hampton & Ashton Jeanty (33:05). Would you take a chance with their potential upside, or lean towards safer RB options later in the 2nd/3rd round? We finish up with George Pickens (56:50) in a conversation of ADP risers from one year to the next.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Knee pain can quietly shrink an active life after 40.  In this episode, Ted shares his own experience with knee injuries, arthritis, meniscus damage, stem cell injections, physical therapy, and the frustration of being pain-free but still not able to sprint, jump, train hard, or do jujitsu the way he wanted.  He also explains why generic rehab often fails, why the knee is not always the real problem, and why a structured return-to-sport progression is essential for men who want to get back to golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, running, jumping, or hard training. Listen to this episode to learn a smarter way to think about rebuilding your knees after 40!  You'll learn:  Why getting out of knee pain is not the same as returning to an active life  Why generic physical therapy and random knee exercises often fall short  How knee pain can involve the hips, ankles, mobility, recovery, body fat, and inflammation  Why Ted believes jumping and return-to-sport progressions are key for rebuilding knee capacity after 40  Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:15) Ted's Knee Injury Story  (02:23) Why Pain Free Isn't Enough  (03:12) Not Peptides or Stem Cells  (03:50) Why Knees Over Toes Failed  (04:57) Introducing R3 Knee Method  (05:08) Why Rehab Usually Fails  (06:20) Return to Sport Progression  (07:04) Client Results and Proof  (08:12) Five Spots Coaching Offer  (09:48) How to Apply and Next Steps  11:27 Final Thoughts   Links Mentioned: Legendarylifepodcast.com/knee   Connect with Ted on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn 

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“We're spreading peace at the speed of love because we believe that compassion is the heartbeat of peace.” – Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Today's featured #1 bestselling award-winning bookcaster is a wife, mom, globally recognized transformational leader, master life coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Best Ever You Network, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino. Elizabeth and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her experience as Mrs. Maine advocating for stroke awareness, living with life-threatening food allergies, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:How her third-grade teacher predicted Elizabeth would be an authorHer creative writing process and what inspired her guidebooks that help readers have success, navigate change, and bring more peace into their livesWhat the Gratitude Flip is and how it worksThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast since 2010Elizabeth's Site: https://www.besteveryou.com/Elizabeth's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0065N7UAY/allbooksElizabeth's Podcast, “The Best Ever You Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-ever-you-show/id468564494The Percolate Peace Project: https://www.percolatepeace.com/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1079-gratitude-in-adversity-and-possibility-beyond-pain-with-candice-snyder/681 – Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/#Bonus Ep. – From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-shy-girl-to-award-winning-model-with-lorna-greyling-lornagreyling/1060 – How One Woman's Escape Sparked a Kindness Revolution with Rosie Aiello, MBA (@RosieAAiello): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1060-how-one-womans-escape-sparked-a-kindness-revolution-with-rosie-aiello-mba-rosieaaiell/800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/453 – The Psychic Yellow Brick Road with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/843 – Purpose, Passion, and Moxie with Genevieve Piturro (@GenPiturro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-843-purpose-passion-and-moxie-with-genevieve-piturro-genpiturro/1031 – How Leaning Into Conflict Unlocks Growth and Legacy-Level Influence with Dana Lynn Bernstein: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1031-how-leaning-into-conflict-unlocks-growth-and-legacy-level-influence-with-dana-lynn-bernst/776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-776-i-decide-with-erin-lopez-lisa-cox/502 – A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/

Dusty May makes the jump from NCAA basketball to NBA; Todd and Dieter discuss difficulty of making the jump between amateur and professional sports, and the differences between basketball, football, and baseball in ascending levelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we just agree that it's only technically an alien and definitely not insectoid? Also that Dr. Morton was just looking for an excuse to leave his flaccid nerd body behind and jumped on the first opportunity he got?Thanks for the support, folks! Enjoy the episode.

Dusty May makes the jump from NCAA basketball to NBA; Todd and Dieter discuss difficulty of making the jump between amateur and professional sports, and the differences between basketball, football, and baseball in ascending levelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many riders believe they need more confidence before they can jump bigger fences, move up a level, or perform well under pressure. But what if confidence isn't actually the problem? In this episode, we dive into why riders often become overwhelmed when something matters, whether that's stepping up a level, riding in a busy warm-up arena, or jumping a bigger track than they've tackled before. We explore how the brain responds to uncertainty, why your mind naturally looks for danger, and how fear can pull you away from the process you've practiced hundreds of times at home. You'll learn why anxiety isn't necessarily something that needs to be eliminated, how to focus on what you can control, and why learning to perform with nerves is often more valuable than trying to get rid of them completely. If you've ever found yourself overthinking distances, doubting your preparation, or questioning whether you're ready, this episode will help you approach those moments with greater awareness, clarity, and trust in your training. In this episode, you'll learn: Why riders often abandon their process when pressure increases. How uncertainty fuels anxiety before competitions. The difference between possibility and probability. Why your brain naturally searches for evidence of danger. How to focus on facts instead of fear-based stories. Why preparation creates confidence. How to build trust in yourself when moving up a level. The importance of finding your individual performance state. Why nerves aren't the enemy of good performance. How to make better decisions under pressure. Resources Mentioned: Coaching & support: https://www.mindeq.eu/coaching Weekly Hacks: https://www.mindeq.eu/weekly-hacks

Popp Talk with Mary Jane Popp Sweet Potatoes, Holistic Health, Anti-Aging and a Life of Many Voices Dr. Susan Smith Jones & Jim Messkimen Sweet Potatoes, Many Voices, and the Art of Living Well A Two-Part Hour of Health, Humor, and Performance In this episode of Popp Talk, host Mary Jane Popp presents a two-guest program that moves from holistic nutrition to show-business creativity. The first half features Dr. Susan Smith Jones, who discusses the health benefits of sweet potatoes and her book A Hug in a Mug. The second half features actor, voice artist, impressionist, and performer Jim Messkimen, who talks about impressions, improvisation, acting, audio books, art, and his famous mother, Marion Ross of Happy Days. Dr. Susan Smith Jones and the Power of Sweet Potatoes Mary Jane opens by introducing Dr. Susan Smith Jones as a longtime holistic health expert, author, educator, and advocate for optimum nutrition and balanced living. Dr. Jones says the featured “sweet treat” of the episode is the sweet potato, one of her ten favorite superfoods. She explains that sweet potatoes are often confused with yams, but that they stand apart nutritionally because of their color, antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, minerals, and versatility in meals. A Nutritional Powerhouse From Head to Toe Dr. Jones explains that orange sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene, which converts into vitamin A and supports vision, immunity, and skin health. She also discusses vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, fiber, and anthocyanins, especially in purple sweet potatoes. These nutrients, she says, help support cardiovascular health, blood pressure, digestion, gut bacteria, immune defense, brain function, eye health, inflammation reduction, skin elasticity, collagen production, and healthy hair growth. Gut Health, Inflammation, and Everyday Immunity A major part of the health conversation centers on digestion and inflammation. Dr. Jones explains that sweet potatoes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, supporting healthy gut bacteria while also keeping digestion moving. She connects gut health to overall immune function and explains that antioxidants in sweet potatoes may help reduce systemic inflammation, which she describes as connected to many diseases. She also emphasizes sweet potatoes as immune-supporting food during cold, flu, and COVID seasons. Easy Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes Dr. Jones gives several practical ways to use sweet potatoes in everyday food. She suggests baking them simply with a little salt and extra virgin olive oil, spiralizing them into pasta, steaming and chilling them for smoothies, adding them to pancakes, salads, soups, muffins, breads, puddings, and desserts, or slicing them into baked chips. She especially recommends a bright orange soup made from sweet potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash, which she says is rich in beta carotene and supportive for vision, immunity, inflammation, and overall health. A Hug in a Mug and Holistic Living Mary Jane asks Dr. Jones about her latest book, A Hug in a Mug, whose subtitle focuses on fruits, vegetables, juices, soups, spices, teas, and healthy living extras. Dr. Jones says the book offers natural approaches for ailments from head to toe, along with more than one hundred recipes and practical guidance on healthy living. She also mentions related topics such as intermittent fasting, cold therapy, motivation, sleep, exercise, and injury prevention. She directs listeners to SusanSmithJones.com, where they can learn about her books, newsletter, X updates, and personalized autographed copies. Jim Messkimen and a Life of Many Voices After the health segment, Mary Jane welcomes Jim Messkimen, describing him as an extraordinary impressionist, actor, voice-over artist, and the son of Happy Days actress Marion Ross. Jim explains that although Mary Jane heard he had thirty-eight voices, he now does well over one hundred. He says he is always listening, collecting, and analyzing voices, especially from politics, entertainment, and public life. His impressions include figures such as George W. Bush, Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, Alan Rickman, Judi Dench, Johnny Carson, Jimmy Stewart, Patrick Stewart, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Happy Days, Jumping the Shark, and Growing Up Around Talent Mary Jane asks Jim about his connection to Happy Days, and he explains that he appeared in the famous “jump the shark” episode, where Fonzie waterskied over a shark while the cast visited Hollywood. Jim says he was the actor on the beach who announced the shark. He also discusses his mother Marion Ross, noting that she had a good ear for dialects and mimicry and that her tolerance and encouragement helped support his own interest in voices. He says Marion is doing well and approaching her ninety-sixth birthday. Improvisation, Acting, and the Comfort of the Unknown Jim talks about his love of improvisation and says he is often more comfortable improvising than memorizing strict, scripted lines. He credits his training at the National Improv Theatre in New York and reflects on working in settings where exact wording matters, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He also discusses his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway? explaining that improvisation is not as mysterious as people think because ordinary conversation is improvised all day long. Impressions as Acting, Listening, and Physical Transformation Jim explains that impressions are not only about vocal sound. He listens for pitch, rhythm, attack, word choices, physical posture, facial structure, and the emotional character of the person he is portraying. He says some voices come naturally because they fit his vocal range, while others require physical adjustment and practice. He uses Alan Rickman as an example of a voice requiring a specific internal and external shape. For Jim, the goal is to become the person enough that their thoughts and speech patterns begin to flow naturally. Audio Books, Writers of the Future, and Galaxy Press Mary Jane and Jim discuss his work with Galaxy Press and the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future anthology. Jim says he, his wife, and his daughter have narrated stories for recent anthology volumes, including volume 40, and he encourages listeners to check out the audiobook or physical book. He also describes directing the large-cast audiobook version of Battlefield Earth, a nearly thousand-page project that took about nine months to record, involved many actors, music, and sound effects, and won an audio award. Art, Cartooning, and the Creative Path Mary Jane asks who Jim Messkimen is beyond the voices, and Jim says he is an artist at heart. His first love was drawing and cartooning, and he once imagined becoming a cartoonist. He drew for school papers and yearbooks, worked at Hanna-Barbera as a storyboard assistant, became a professional illustrator and cartoonist, and later studied classical art in Spain and Northern California. Although acting eventually became his main career, he still paints, draws, and shares artwork occasionally through his website and social media. Closing With Creativity and Curiosity The interview closes with Jim sharing where listeners can find him, including JimMesskimen.com, social media, and his online courses for impressions and voice acting. Mary Jane also expresses interest in having him back to discuss artificial intelligence and its possible impact on voices, performance, and thought. She ends the show by praising Jim's talent and closing with her familiar reminder to “live simply, laugh often, love deeply, and above all else, dare to dream.”

How do you build nearly $1 million in net worth while working seasonally, living intentionally, and creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy? In this episode, Heather shares her remarkable journey from living in a 300-square-foot cabin to building substantial wealth through nursing, guiding, rental properties, and smart financial decisions. We break down her real estate portfolio, income streams, and the challenges that come with balancing financial independence and life goals. With mortgage rates potentially doubling from 4% to 8%, Heather faces several important decisions: Should she pay off rental debt, refinance, sell properties, or preserve flexibility for a future sabbatical? We explore the numbers, the emotional side of real estate ownership, cash reserve strategies, tax considerations, and how to create a financial plan that supports both long-term wealth and personal freedom. Whether you're building wealth through real estate, planning a career break, or navigating major financial decisions, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney  Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you're starting. Let's get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Boss Bitch Radio. I'm Diane, and in this episode I'm joined by my baby sis, Tina, for Part 2 of our very real, very unfiltered conversation about divorce, motherhood, and what life actually looks like when you decide to walk away from a marriage that's not working anymore. We talk about what it's really like being women over 40, divorced, raising kids, and trying to figure it all out without a perfect plan. From the emotional buildup before leaving, to setting a "this is the day" deadline, to actually having that hard conversation - nothing is sugarcoated here. Just honest sister-to-sister talk about what it takes to finally choose yourself! We hope this feels like a conversation you didn't know you needed, but somehow feels familiar anyway. If you listen all the way through, come say hi and tell us what part hit home for you - we'd genuinely love to hear it. Join the challenge in the link below. Let's do this. https://www.bossbitchradio.com/healthy-and-hot-21-day-reset #LifeAfterDivorce #WomenOver40 #SingleMomLife   Key Takeaways: 01:10 Setting the "this is the day" deadline 03:08 Basically living like roommates at that point 04:19 The actual divorce conversation 06:20 Protecting your safe space + boundaries 08:06 No plan, just knowing you have to go 08:45 Finding your strength again 10:46 That feeling of freedom after leaving 12:35 Why the kids always come first 14:52 Advice for anyone stuck: pick a day 18:13 Wrapping it all up 19:13 Outro + what's next Links Mentioned:  If you're enjoying our sister yap sessions, here's the episode my little sis and I recorded back in 2022 - give it a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-bitch-radio-w-ifbb-pro-diane-flores/id1558918378?i=1000584460433 Listen to the Part 1 of this yapping session episode with my lil sis here: https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/yapping-about-trauma-that-made-us-funny-our-mother-wound-and-the-sister-who-changed-everything-part-1   Want more? Join the newsletter! Behind the scenes of the pivot, brand partnerships, real life in progress, and the things I'd only tell you in a DM: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Come find me on Instagram and reply to my Stories. I actually read everything and your opinion literally shapes the brand work I do:  https://www.instagram.com/thebossbitchdiane/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Are you a brand looking to work with me? I create content for brands I actually use and love. With 19 years of marketing and sales experience and an audience of women over 40 who are done being ignored by the brands that should be speaking to them. View my portfolio and let's talk: https://buffbunny.my.canva.site/diane-flores-ugc-portfolio    Freebies: Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program 

Jumping rope, some interesting meal decisions, chest gains and weight loss "setback", all this and more in today's episode. All Links: https://swolenormous.com

Maybe would have made more sense if this was the first or last series of the new drop, then there would be a race pun to use. Instead, it's just vying for pole position. So race along with Moxie the Yeen and Isekai Sensei-Sama as they risk their lives with HAL FORMULA.Chat with us instantly by clicking here!Support the showCheck out our website, AnimePodcasterReincarnation.com, to leave a comment or check out our blog posts. Follow on Bluesky or Threads and subscribe on YouTube so you don't miss new episodes. You can also follow us on Facebook or Patreon, join our Discord server, or reach us by email at IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com.

Sarah and Mary share their thoughts on the A&E series Squatters, the horrific bridge jumping tragedy in Brazil, Tyra's decision to take legal action, a body cam whoopsie - and more. Join us on Patreon for more of the inner sanctum with Sarah and Mary: Mary shares a crazy connection to a Squatter's episode, Sarah experiences a fresh hell at Bunda - and more.   Subscribe, Follow, Like, and Review, Wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.   Get RUMP Merch here: https://areyoumypodcast.bigcartel.com/   Visit Lumigummies.com and use code MYPODCAST for 30% off your order. Visit hero.co and use code MYPODCAST for 10% off your order. Visit bioptimizers.com/mypodcast and use code MYPODCAST for 15% off your order and a free bottle of Masszymes - BiOptimizers' best-selling digestive enzyme. Visit huel.com/mypodcast and use code MYPODCAST for 15% off.   sarahcolonna.commaryradzinski.com      Sarah's merchMary's merch   © 2020-2022 Are You My Podcast?

Michael explores how dreams reveal hidden issues around confidence, self-worth, leadership, boundaries, and the tendency to seek permission from others before taking action. Through dreams involving military service in Mexico, guiding others as a German Shepherd, retrieving treasures from deep water, and managing work activities, we see how childhood experiences can shape our relationship with masculine energy. The episode also examines the importance of recognizing your own value, accepting credit for your contributions, asking for support when needed, and developing the confidence to trust yourself without constantly looking for external validation. Whether you're working on leadership, healing old wounds, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, these dream interpretations offer profound insight into personal growth and spiritual development.   Chapters 01:41 Was I a Fish? Going Deep Spiritually 02:32 The Gift of Retrieving Wisdom for Others 04:33 Being a German Shepherd: The Hidden Guide Within 06:18 Shepherd Energy and Spiritual Leadership 07:55 Military Service in Mexico Dream Analysis 09:43 Masculine Energy and Feeling Safe 11:15 Service, Leadership, and Purpose 12:21 The Folded Table and Childhood Healing 13:00 Meeting the Unknown Masculine Self 14:55 Managing Work Activities Dream Analysis 16:04 Birth, Growth, and Masculine Development 17:12 Why Asking for Help Is Masculine Strength 20:29 Seeking Permission vs. Trusting Yourself 22:15 Why He Jumps Over the Tiny Woman 23:41 Offices, Management, and Masculine Energy 24:57 Final Thoughts & Dream Submission Invitation Get Our Free App with Dictionary & Journal iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aisling-dreams/id6753309760   Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dream_analysis.aisling_dreams   Check out our courses https://www.dream-analysis.com/courses/  Talk to Sandy about our courses https://bookings.theaislingschool.com/sandy/got-questions 

What made Cory Provus volunteer to jump back into the radio booth for the Twins this week? Cory joins Chad to talk about the fun reuniting with Dan Gladden on the radio broadcast this week and the fantastic season we're seeing from Byron Buxton.

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You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interviewed Hayden Ahlbrandt, a certified Synergetic Play Therapist. Hayden shares some really helpful thoughts and strategies on both how we can prevent meltdowns and how best to support our child—and ourselves—once we find ourselves with a meltdown on our hands. We focus on connection, co-regulation, mindfulness, and creating safety.Know someone who might appreciate this episode? Share it with them!And if you love the podcast, FREE ways to help us out:1- Rate and review the podcast in your podcast player app2- “Like” this post by tapping the heart icon ♥️3- Share this with a friend. THANK YOU!We talk about:* 00:00 – Sarah introduces Hayden Ahlbrandt, certified Synergetic Play Therapist. Overview of meltdowns, regulation, and co-regulation* 05:25 – Viewing behavior through a nervous system lens* 10:30 – Understanding Meltdowns Through the “Pop Bottle” Analogy* 12:00 – Why some days kids can handle more than others* 1:00 – “Regulation Is Connection to Self” - Helping kids discover what naturally regulates them* 20:00 – Why Regulation Tools Need to be Practiced Outside Meltdowns* 22:00 – Preventing Meltdowns* 24:00 – The Three Rs: Regulate, Relate, Reason* 30:00 – Mindfulness and Co-Regulation* 32:30 – The Parent's Nervous System* 36:00 – Aggression During Meltdowns* 38:30 – Making the Environment Feel Safer* 42:00 – Parenting Advice Hayden Wishes He'd Known EarlierResources mentioned in this episode:* Hayden's website * Hayden's IG @lowtideplaytherapist* Synergetic Play Therapy Institute* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* Evelyn & Bobbie brasConnect with Sarah Rosensweet:* Instagram* Facebook Group* YouTube* Website* Join us on Substack* Newsletter* Book a short consult or coaching session callxx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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Hayden shares some really helpful thoughts and strategies on both how we can prevent meltdowns and how best to support our child—and ourselves—once we find ourselves with a meltdown on our hands.I think you're going to find this episode really useful, no matter how old your child is. One thing I really appreciate is that Hayden sees meltdowns through the lens of the nervous system and in terms of regulation, dysregulation, and co-regulation.I'm definitely going to be thinking about a phrase he shared: “Regulation is connection to self.”If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. Word of mouth is the best way to get more eyes and ears on the podcast.If you're a fan of the podcast, you can help us out not only by sharing it, but by leaving a review and a five-star rating in your podcast player app. While you're there, don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss an episode.If you'd like to support us even more, you can become a supporter on Substack to help us offset the cost of making the show.You can also check out our sponsors: Yoto Audio Players for Kids, a screen-free alternative that makes listening, learning, and entertainment easy with no screens, and Evelyn & Bobbie Bras, the most comfortable and flattering bra I've ever worn.Links are in the show notes.Okay, let's meet Hayden.Sarah: Hi, Hayden. Welcome to the podcast.Hayden: Thank you so much. I'm excited to be here.Sarah: Yeah, I'm excited to have you. I found you on Instagram, and I love all the reels that you make. I love your energy and how you show up for parents so they can show up for their kids. So I'm really glad to have you on the podcast.Hayden: I appreciate that.Sarah: Tell us about who you are and what you do.Hayden: Yeah. Well, obviously, my name's Hayden.I'm a certified Synergetic Play Therapist, and I have my own play therapy practice. Like you mentioned, my Instagram has become something I've had a lot of fun doing. It's really given me an avenue to work with adults and support them in how we support kids.So I kind of have a two-pronged approach right now. I work with kids in my play therapy practice, but I also do a lot of speaking, presenting, workshops, and that kind of thing—giving parents the tools from the training I have so they can better support kids.My specialization has really become focused on big behaviors and meltdowns. I also work with a lot of anxiety.So that's the quick elevator speech.Sarah: Yeah, it makes sense because you have the kids for maybe an hour a week—or whatever your typical amount is—but then they're off with their parents for all of the rest of the days and hours of the week.If parents don't know how to support them during that time, it probably makes your job not work as well, right?Hayden: Yeah, definitely.I always explain it as wraparound support. I think we can do so much in our time together and in our work during sessions, but things are just going to move so much quicker when parents are involved.Ultimately, that's how I view my work as a play therapist. We're not trying to make drastic changes or fix things. We're trying to help the child feel better because, typically, when they're coming in, it's because something in their world feels really big, really hard, or really challenging, and that's coming out as behaviors.Sarah: Right.Hayden: I kind of view it that way. We're trying to help the child feel better, which is going to help the whole family system feel better.Typically, with the kinds of things I mentioned—if a child is having really big, intense meltdowns that are above and beyond what's developmentally appropriate—it can be really hard on the entire family system: siblings, parents, whoever it might be.I talk about it as creating as much wraparound support as possible because it's going to help the child work through whatever feels clogged for them in that moment.Sarah: What's a Synergetic Play Therapist?Hayden: Yeah. Synergetic Play Therapy is a modality, an approach—a specific type of play therapy.The way I typically explain it is that we're really working through the lens of nervous system regulation.That's one of the core tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy: viewing the behaviors we're seeing as symptoms of nervous system activation.So when we're talking about anxiety, meltdowns, or big behaviors, we're viewing those as symptoms that the nervous system is activating.Sarah: Yeah, that's really aligned with the work that I do, too, teaching parents about their kids' big behaviors.You mentioned before we started recording that your oldest child is six. Were you a play therapist before you had kids?Hayden: Yes, briefly.I actually started out in schools. I was working as an elementary school counselor when I finished my graduate program in counseling.The opportunity to explore Synergetic Play Therapy kind of fell into my lap while I was doing that.There's now something called the Synergetic Education Institute, and their whole approach is bringing neuroscience and nervous system understanding into school settings.We were one of what I would call the pilot programs for that. As they were figuring out what worked, what didn't work, and how they wanted to implement it, we started bringing these ideas into our school setting to change the school culture and ask, “How do we support the behaviors we're seeing?”In my school counseling role, I was given the opportunity to start learning more about this.As I did, I thought, This is magic. I love doing this.Sarah: That's so cool.Hayden: Talk about fate.So it was one of those things where I liked working in schools, but doing this in a private practice setting and working one-on-one with a child felt like what I was meant to do.I just loved it.I still enjoy the adult piece. I mentioned that earlier. I like supporting educators, and that's something I bring into my Instagram content sometimes—helping classroom teachers think about how to bring these ideas into the school setting.Ultimately, though, I found that I really enjoy being in the role of working one-on-one with the child.That's what my school opportunity allowed me to do, and it's how I got to where I am now and what I feel I specialize in.I was being called in to support behaviors, so I really learned how to implement this one-on-one while supporting a child.I always say I have the utmost admiration for teachers who are trying to learn this, do this, and implement this with 25 or 30 kids in a classroom.Sarah: Seriously.Hayden: That is a whole different beast than sitting one-on-one with a child and co-regulating.Sarah: It's so needed, though.I find, through the clients I work with, that when kids are having trouble at school, most teachers and administrators are not very aware of the nervous system and how that factors into behavior.So it's great that there are people out there trying to bring that understanding into schools.Just as an aside, do you have any resources for parents who are listening and want their school to be more nervous-system informed? Do you have any resources we could share in the show notes?Hayden: Yeah.My free resources page has some templates and tools that start creating that understanding.Honestly, I think my Instagram is a great place to start because what I try to do there is take these big topics and make them really simple. We're trying to fit them into one-minute videos, so my goal is to give people a little bit of the understanding in a really accessible way.Another resource is the Synergetic Education Institute.Sarah: Great.Hayden: That's their entire focus: bringing this into districts and schools. I'm always happy to share them as a resource because that's exactly what they're doing.Sarah: Perfect. We'll share those in the show notes.Okay, so you've mentioned meltdowns a couple of times and that a lot of your work centers around helping parents and kids when meltdowns and big behaviors are an issue. One of the reels I saw when I was preparing for this interview was the one where you were using the pop bottle analogy. And I think some people may have heard about that, but maybe you could explain the pop bottle analogy and how that relates to meltdowns.Then we'll talk about what we can do preventively. What I always say to parents is that when you have meltdowns, there's what you do in the moment, but there's also everything that was leading up to the moment.You can be preventative about meltdowns, and sometimes that really helps a lot. Other times, you try, but you still find yourself in that meltdown space.What I'd like to get from you today is both the preventative piece and the in-the-moment piece.But back to the pop bottle. Maybe you could explain that analogy and then talk about how it factors into thinking about prevention.Hayden: Yeah, definitely.The one you're referring to, I've previously explained to families I work with as almost like a pressure gauge.Things are building and building, and the pop bottle came to mind because if you're shaking up a bottle of pop and you open it all at once, it's going to explode everywhere.The picture I was trying to create is: can we open it a little bit and close it, then open it a little bit and close it? Can we let a little bit of steam off throughout the course of the day?Going back to the pressure gauge analogy, how do we let a little bit off so it's not ready to explode at any given moment?That's how I think about the preventative side. How do we bring in little bits of regulation throughout the day so we can let off some of that steam?I think there are a couple of ideas that help this make sense. One is the concept of the window of tolerance. The window of tolerance is basically how much stress your nervous system can tolerate before you become dysregulated.It's that same idea: as the pressure builds, that window gets smaller and smaller.Sarah: And if I could just jump in, bringing that back to the pop bottle analogy: if you imagine your child as a bottle of pop, some kids can take 25 shakes of the bottle and not have much pressure build up, while other kids might only take one or two shakes before the pressure starts building.That's the window of tolerance, right? How many stressors can your nervous system deal with before you move outside that window of tolerance?Hayden: Exactly. And the thing I always add when I'm talking to people about this is that our window of tolerance is not static. Some days I might be able to handle 20 shakes. Other days it might be one or two. It's going to depend on things like whether I'm hungry. We've all heard the term hangry, right? You're quicker to frustration if your body is hungry. Or tired. Having little kids, right? The nights I sleep less—Sarah: Yeah.Hayden: —I'm just easier to frustrate.Sarah: Totally.Hayden: So it's this idea that it's not static. It's not like your child operates at one fixed level.They may have a general baseline, but there are things that will widen or narrow that window. Maybe I did something today that I'm really proud of, and that widens my window. I can take on a little bit more because I'm feeling good about myself.Or maybe I skipped breakfast and I'm a little hangry, so I'm quicker to frustration. It's both-and.The other piece I was going to tie in here is the way I've come to think about regulation, which really comes from my training in Synergetic Play Therapy. Lisa Dion, who created this modality, explains regulation as connection to self.The way I like to explain that is this: In adult language, we've all heard people say, “I was so mad I blacked out,” or, “I was so mad I was seeing red.”The idea is that the emotion overwhelmed you and you kind of disconnected from yourself.When we think about regulation, it's not just take a deep breath. Sometimes that might be what I need in the moment, but sometimes it isn't what helps me come back to myself when things feel really big or overwhelming.One of the things I like to do when I'm working with families is figure out how their child naturally regulates already. Do they like proprioceptive input? Do they like deep pressure? Do they like to jump and crash into things?Sarah: Can you explain proprioceptive input?Hayden: Yeah. Really, it's our sensory system's way of figuring out where our body is in space. The examples I just mentioned are ways kids get proprioceptive input. That deep pressure gives the sensation of, My body is right here. Jumping and crashing into things does the same thing.A lot of times, parents describe their kids as being like a bull in a china shop. They're bumping into things and seem to have a hard time figuring out where their body is in space. Whenever I talk about this, I always say that my understanding of it really comes more from the occupational therapy world. I know enough to talk about it, but it's not my primary area of expertise.What I focus on is asking: if we see that's the way our child regulates, how do we intentionally bring more of it in? For adults, when I think about regulating myself, sometimes I feel like I need to give myself a little massage, or rub my head, or apply some pressure. We all do that thing where we go, ugh, or rub our hands against our cheeks when we're overwhelmed.That's proprioceptive input. Sometimes that kind of input is really regulating.Other examples might be movement or heavy work—pushing and pulling activities. If we see our kids doing some of these things instinctively or intuitively, how do we meet that and bring it into those moments so it becomes a regulatory tool? All of that comes back to the idea that if we can give children little bits of regulation throughout the course of the day, it's not a magic fix, but it lets a little steam out of the pop bottle.The goal is to create more capacity and help widen that window of tolerance so they aren't right on the edge of exploding all the time. I always like to add that caveat: it's not the magic fix.Doing these things doesn't mean there will never be another meltdown. What I really try to teach adults is: how do we help children have these experiences and learn how to do these things? Because what we're really doing is laying the groundwork for them to eventually be able to do these things on their own.Above all else, I don't want parents to think they're failing if their child is still having meltdowns. It doesn't mean it's not working. We're helping them discover what helps them in those moments so they build templates they can keep returning to over and over again.Sarah: What are some other things that parents might notice their kids do that, after listening to this conversation, they might think, Ah, that's my child instinctively knowing what regulates them?I'm thinking of my nine-year-old niece. She finds jumping very regulating, so she uses a trampoline and jump rope. My sister eventually realized, “Oh, she seems a lot calmer after she's been doing those things.”What are some other things parents might notice that are instinctively regulating?Hayden: Going back to the idea that regulation is connection to self, I've come to talk about it as something that can almost be anything.What do you notice your child doing that seems to genuinely help them? The examples you mentioned are great ones. Jumping. Spinning. Those are common.As you were talking, I was thinking back to a training I did with Lisa Dion.She talked about these umbrella categories—not necessarily saying they are regulation, but that they can help us generate ideas. One category was stillness. Like you mentioned: lying down, being quiet, reading a book.Another category was movement, which is the opposite end of the spectrum—jumping, spinning, stomping. Then there's the proprioceptive input we talked about before: deep pressure, giving yourself a massage.And the last one was breath. Breathwork can absolutely be a fantastic tool.But I think we often get sucked into this idea that here's a regulation strategy—use it and it'll help.Sarah: Right.Hayden: But when we think about our own experience, I think we often approach it from the mindset of, Here's a strategy to give my kid, and they'll use it and feel better. I think about my own experience. Through this work, I've realized how anxious I was as a kid, so working on my anxiety has been a long process for me. And when I'm feeling anxious, doing a breathing exercise for 10 seconds doesn't make the anxiety disappear. It might not be what I need in that moment. I might need to get up and burn some energy. I might need to go for a run.The real question is: what do I need in that moment to help move that energy and help me come back to myself?Sarah: Right. And as you point out, if regulation is connection to self, it's different for everybody. I think you're right that the thing parents hear most often is, “Just take a deep breath.” There are all these strategies—pretend you're blowing on hot chocolate and all of that. Maybe that works for some kids, but for other kids it won't help at all.Hayden: Definitely. And to build on that, before I learned a lot of this—and what I hear from parents all the time—is: “My kid won't do any of these strategies.”Even if we have a toolbox and say, “Here's 20 ideas, let's figure out which one works,” their child won't do any of them in the moment. Because they're dysregulated.Absolutely. You're right that Part 3 drifted back into a transcript layout with too many short paragraphs.Here's the same section in the publishing-ready style you've asked for: bold speaker names, no content removed, no summarizing, but with natural paragraphs and cleaner flow.Sarah: Yeah.Hayden: And I think we can get into all the science-y reasons why that makes sense, but the bigger picture is this: what I try to do on my Instagram is ask, How can we make this fun and playful? How can we make it something kids actually want to do?You mentioned things like blowing on hot chocolate. One of the things I really try to do is help people build a toolbox of ways to make regulation fun and playful. Thinking about our own adult experience, if I'm frustrated and my partner comes in and tells me, “Calm down,” or, “Take a deep breath,” my response is probably going to be, “Absolutely not.” It just makes me more frustrated.So how do we make it a fun and playful invitation rather than saying, “I'm telling you to do this because I'm noticing you're upset”?Some of those breathing activities can become games. One of the things I talk about is practicing these things in regulated moments so that when your child is dysregulated and you bring them in, they think, Oh, I know what's happening. We play this all the time.Again, none of this means it's going to work every single time, but it gives us—Sarah: I just want to highlight what you said because I think it's really important. If you're only using these strategies when your child is dysregulated, they're going to develop a negative association with them. Partly, I think they'll feel manipulated. They'll think, Oh, my parent is just trying to get me to calm down.And they'll be resistant because they associate those strategies with negative feelings and experiences. So I love that you're saying to do these regulating things at other times too and make them positive experiences that you can draw on later rather than just tools you pull out to end a meltdown.Hayden: Definitely.And just to tie in some of the science behind it, when we think about this from a nervous system lens, dysregulation is our body sounding the alarm bells and saying, There's something happening here that requires activation.When we're talking about meltdowns, that's typically the nervous system escalating into a fight-or-flight response. If we think about fight-or-flight biologically, its primary goal is to keep us alive. That's why we move into that state.So if we're trying to get our child to do anything in that moment, it makes sense that we'd get an immediate response of, I'm not trusting anything right now because my goal is survival.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Hayden: When we practice these things during regulated moments—when they're not in those big emotional states—it becomes familiar. It's not, I've never tried that before. I don't know if it'll work. It's, Oh, we do that all the time. That's fun. That's familiar. I know that.Again, it doesn't mean they're necessarily going to jump right into it, but it gives us a much better chance than saying, “Hey, here's this thing we've never done before. I know your body is biologically trying to stay alive right now, but trust me and try it.”Because the biological response would be, “Absolutely not.”Sarah: Right. That makes sense.We've drifted a little into what to do in the moment of a meltdown, which is great, but is there anything else you wanted to add about prevention? You mentioned making sure resources are high—things like hunger, tiredness, and those sorts of factors. You talked about opening the pressure valve throughout the day with regulating activities.Is there anything else you've noticed that helps when a child is having a lot of meltdowns?Hayden: Yeah. I think those are some of the biggest things.My whole approach is rooted in connection as well. A lot of times, parents tell me that sometimes they can catch it—they can see the signs that a meltdown is coming—and other times it feels like things go from zero to 100.If we're able to notice those signs that things are building, that our child seems more on edge or more hypervigilant, that becomes a great time to bring in some of these strategies. But tying it back to what we've already talked about, I want to do that from a place of connection.It's, Hey, I'm right here with you. Let's do this together.Not, Here's a strategy. Go do it by yourself.Because connection itself is incredibly regulating.Sarah: So the whole co-regulation piece.Hayden: Exactly. It's kind of a both-and situation. We can use connection before the meltdown, and we can use it as we're moving into one.I wanted to bring that in because connection itself can be a regulatory tool. And it also ties into your next question.Sarah: What about empathy? You were talking a lot about connection, and to me they go hand in hand. Do you find yourself talking about empathy very much with parents?Hayden: Yes. Typically, we talk about it more in the moment, although it fits into both areas.One of the reasons we focus on it during the moment is because I teach parents about Bruce Perry's Three Rs: Regulate, Relate, Reason.I really like this framework because it helps us understand where a child is in their brain and how we should meet them there.If they're operating from their brainstem—the lowest, survival-oriented part of the brain—we meet them with regulation.Sarah: That's the fight-or-flight part.Hayden: Typically, yes.Then the next level up is the limbic system, which is our emotional control center.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Hayden: There we meet them through relating, or what parents often hear called validation.Then, when they're operating from the cortex—the highest part of the brain—we can reason with them.The reason I'm bringing this up is that empathy really lives in that relating stage. That's where we're saying, I'm in this with you. This feels frustrating. This feels overwhelming. This feels scary.That's where empathy naturally fits.So if I'm noticing my child starting to become emotional and I sense that we're moving toward a bigger meltdown, that's a great opportunity to step into that relating and validating stage and connect empathetically.Sarah: Okay, nice. So reason is when they're not really losing it yet? That's when we might explain why they can't climb the bookshelf or something like that?Hayden: Right. Reasoning is when they're logical and rational.Sarah: Thinking clearly.Hayden: Exactly.That's when logical conversations make sense.One question I get a lot is, “How do I know where my child is?” And the truth is, you probably don't always know. It's a bit of feeling out the situation.You might notice that you're trying to be logical and rational, but it's not landing. That's your clue.Sarah: Right.Hayden: At that point, we drop down a level and try validating or relating. Or maybe we're supporting a big meltdown and we're regulating, and then we try saying, I get it. This feels really frustrating, and it only gets bigger.Okay, that didn't land. Let's drop back down and spend more time regulating.Sarah: Right.Hayden: It's an ebb and flow. We're trying things and seeing what works.Sarah: I love that framework. It's really helpful to think about what to do when something isn't landing.I saw you talking about that on Instagram, and it reminded me of Larry Cohen's work. In The Opposite of Worry, he says that if reassurance doesn't work within 20 seconds, it's not going to work. When a child is anxious, they're not operating from the reasoning part of their brain.And I think the same thing probably applies here. If your child is moving into a meltdown and your explanation doesn't work within 20 seconds, it's probably not going to work.Hayden: Definitely. You can talk until you're blue in the face, but if it's not landing, it's not suddenly going to start landing.And it gives us the opposite lesson too. When we're supporting a meltdown, we so often want to fix it. We want to move right into being logical and rational. Or sometimes we jump to consequences. We're giving consequences in the middle of the meltdown.None of that is going to land.Working in schools, I saw this all the time. “You'll have to finish your homework at home,” or taking away recess. The child doesn't care because they're not operating from the part of the brain that cares about those things in that moment.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Hayden: All of those conversations—making amends, talking about what happened, figuring out solutions—can absolutely happen. But they need to happen when the brain is ready for them.Sarah: Right. Not during the meltdown.Hayden: Exactly.Sarah: What else do you want parents to know about those meltdown moments?Hayden: My approach is very co-regulatory. The Three Rs are a great foundation because they help us understand that first step of regulation, then relating, then reasoning.There are lots of things we can do within that framework.One thing I hear from parents all the time is, “So am I just supposed to sit here with my child for an hour while they melt down? I can only keep my cool for so long.”And my response is: I totally get that. That's valid.Co-regulation doesn't mean sitting there forever doing nothing. Yes, a big part of our goal is allowing them to have their emotional experience rather than shutting it down. But another big part of our goal is teaching them how to regulate when things feel overwhelming.So I like to bring in little invitations. They're probably not going to do exactly what I tell them to do, but I can offer invitations back to themselves.One of my favorite ways to do that is mindfulness.And when I say mindfulness, I don't necessarily mean trying to get my child to do something. Instead, I'm having a mindful experience myself and offering it as a gentle invitation.For example, if we're sitting together and I'm regulating myself, I might say, “Oh, there's a squirrel in the tree outside.”It's just an observation. I'm not telling them they have to look.But as they start moving up through the brain and through that Three Rs framework, sometimes they'll suddenly say, “Oh, I want to see the squirrel.”Or I might notice, “The air from the fan feels cool on my face.”It's just an observation. I'm not directing them. I'm simply staying present and offering little invitations back into the present moment.Sometimes they don't care. Sometimes it even escalates them. But I'm making those observations for myself first.As I'm keeping myself regulated, I'm giving them opportunities to join me in the present moment.Going back to regulation as connection to self, they're disconnected from themselves in those moments. They're overwhelmed by emotion.So the goal of mindfulness is to gently invite them back into the present moment with me. If you're in the present moment, you're here. You're noticing what's around you.That's why I like to bring mindfulness into these conversations. Because no, you don't have to sit there doing nothing while waiting for it to end. There are things we can do to help bring our children back to the present moment.First, by keeping ourselves regulated. If I'm staying mindful and present, it keeps me from losing myself.Second, it teaches them what it looks like to come back when things feel overwhelming.Sarah: That makes a lot of sense.What do you find gets in the way of parents being able to do that? Are there common stories they're telling themselves? Fears they have?In my work, I hear things like, If they're like this at five, what are they going to be like at fifteen? Or, Nobody else's kid acts like this.Things like that.Hayden: Absolutely.My answer to both of those is usually the same: our own dysregulation.I talk about this from the theoretical soapbox of Here's the ideal model. But I tell every family I work with: this is the water I swim in every day, and I still don't get it right every time.I'm a human being. I have my own activation.When I hear examples like the ones you mentioned, those are usually signs of dysregulation. If my mind is spiraling into the future, that's a clue that I'm no longer present. I'm worried about something else.So none of this is to say that staying regulated is easy. It's completely natural to become dysregulated when we're around dysregulation.At the same time, the more we practice it, the easier it becomes. It's like yoga. The more we practice, the more accessible it gets.I think one of the biggest challenges is the guilt and shame parents feel. They think, But I get dysregulated. And my response is: that's okay.When we're supporting a meltdown, it might look like staying regulated the whole time. But more often, it looks like a dance. I regulate. I notice I'm getting dysregulated. I come back to myself. Then I regulate again.That cycle happens throughout the experience. It doesn't mean you have to stay perfectly regulated from beginning to end. And honestly, there's benefit in both versions. If I stay regulated, I'm creating a calm space. But if I become dysregulated and then regulate myself again, I'm also modeling something really powerful.I'm showing my child:“I disconnected, and now I'm back.”“I disconnected, and now I'm back.”We so often think we have to teach children by telling them what to do. But there is tremendous power in modeling it. Simply showing them what regulation looks like when things feel really big and overwhelming is teaching them.Here's Part 4 cleaned up in the same publishing-ready style as the revised Part 3: all content preserved, no summarizing, no omissions, bold speaker names, and natural paragraphs rather than one-line transcript formatting.Sarah: Options.Hayden: It might not be that they turn around and do these things immediately, but we are showing them, “Look, I'm right here with you. I get overwhelmed. I get dysregulated.”And one last thought within that: so often I hear this from the kids I work with—“Nobody else is like this. I'm the only one who feels this way. I'm the only one who gets so overwhelmed by my anger.”Sarah: Aw.Hayden: So I think there's so much normalization in naming our own experience. Maybe it's naming our own experience, but maybe it's even just showing them: “Ah, I got really frustrated, and now I'm coming back and regulating myself. I'm making repair. I'm taking accountability for it.”All of those pieces matter. There's power in all of them, I think, and that's something I hope I get across to the families I work with. I think there's often this guilt or shame of, “I'm not doing a good job at this.”And it's like, there's value in all of these things when you can bring some intentionality to them.Sarah: I love that.I'm kind of springing this on you, and I don't know if I've seen you talk about this specifically in your reels, but do you have any specific strategies for aggression that comes with a meltdown?Hayden: Yeah.I think the thing that's really tricky with aggression is that, especially when we're talking on social media, I'm not there. I don't know your kid. So it's really hard for me to tell you exactly how to support them in the moment.I always start with a very generic statement: we have to create safety first.I can't tell you exactly what that's going to look like because every situation is different. But you have to make sure you're safe, your child is safe, their siblings are safe, their friends are safe—whoever is around needs to be safe.We have to create physical safety first and foremost.Then, from there, I think it's helpful to understand that the fight-or-flight response is what's happening. It would make sense that we've reached a level where things have gotten so big that the child is now fighting. That's the response that's happening.In that moment, we're really trying to communicate, “This isn't warranted right now. You don't need to be in a fight response.”The ways we do that include the co-regulation we've already talked about, but also being very aware of how we're presenting ourselves.How are we appearing? Are we cornering them? Are we standing high above them? Can we get down to their level?Those subtle things can send the message: “Everything is activated. The alarm bells are going off. There's this thing hovering over me. I'm cornered in my room, so I have to fight my way out.”Can we bring just a little bit of awareness to those dynamics, as best we're able, once we've created safety?Some of those pieces can be really difficult because we're trying to keep our kids safe. We may need to be in their personal space to prevent them from hurting themselves.But once we get to a place where they're no longer actively hurting themselves, can we begin sending signals that—Sarah: That they're safe and that you're not a threat.Hayden: Exactly.And it's not even necessarily that you are the threat. It's more about asking, What can we do to help simmer things down a little bit?One of the other things that comes to mind is talking less and keeping things really simple.If they're in that level of activation, it's not the time to reason. It's probably not the time to talk about how frustrating the situation is for them.Sarah: Right.Hayden: It might simply be:“I'm right here.”Sarah: Yeah.Hayden: “I'm right here.”Just a steady presence. Keeping it calm, quiet, and simple.“You are safe.”Really short, simple phrases.I think another idea that comes to mind is thinking about the activation in the body. When we're talking about nervous system activation and fight or flight, things are escalating. Things are speeding up. That energy is getting big.It makes sense that it's coming out through the extremities—through hitting, kicking, biting, screaming. The energy is trying to get out of the body.So if our child is hitting, can we find a way for them to move that energy through their hands?Maybe I have a pillow and I'm letting them push against it.Again, this has to be balanced with safety. I can't tell every parent, “This is what you should do every time.” But with some children—especially smaller children—if their arms are flying around, I might be able to create a situation where they can push against a pillow.If they're kicking and their legs are flailing, can we do something similar where their feet are pushing against something?We're giving some proprioceptive input while simultaneously allowing the energy to move through the part of the body that's already showing us where that energy wants to go.Sarah: That makes sense.When you were talking about creating safety through your physical presence when someone's having a meltdown, I was reminded of something.It's funny—I don't know if you find this in your work—but sometimes I use an analogy or example for years and then kind of forget about it.I was reminded that I used to talk to parents about pretending they'd just come across a wild dog that was acting aggressively. I'd ask them, “What would you do to get past this wild dog?”They're always saying things like, “Well, I'd talk softly. I'd get lower. I'd...”Instinctively, we all seem to have a sense of how to demonstrate to another creature that we're not a threat.And then I'd say, “Okay. Do that with your kid. Do that with your kid.”What you were saying reminded me of that.Hayden: Absolutely.I think that visual of a cornered animal is a really powerful one because it makes sense.As you were talking, I was thinking about a book by Dr. Stuart Brown about play. One of the things he talked about was how animals have this moment of uncertainty when they encounter each other.It's almost like they're asking, “Are you a threat or not?”If two dogs are approaching each other, there's this moment where they're feeling each other out. We don't know which direction it's going to go until they determine things are okay. Then their tails start wagging, and they begin jumping around and playing.But first there's that period of interaction where they're assessing the situation.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Hayden: That's the idea we're talking about here.One of the things I discuss is using playfulness as a strategy to support regulation—even sometimes during meltdowns. This is a little different from the aggression question, but it connects.If I come in trying to be playful when a child's brain is trying to figure out what's happening, they may think, “Wait, what is going on? I don't understand this.”It can almost feel like an uncertain threat.Sarah: Or, “Are they making fun of me?”Hayden: Exactly.And so it's the same principle we've been talking about throughout this conversation.We're trying to lay a foundation. When I talk about co-regulation, we're really trying to co-regulate the environment.It's not necessarily about getting our child to do something. It's about decreasing the intensity of the environment.Whether we're talking about aggression or anything else, can we be intentional about helping the environment feel a little less intense?Can we help our child feel safe enough to move out of that fight-or-flight state?Sarah: Fantastic. This has been so helpful, Hayden.Before I let you go, there's one question I ask all my guests. If you could go back in time—and for you it's not that far back because your kids are still little—and tell your younger parent self something, what advice would you give yourself?Hayden: I think—and this may be a controversial one—but I would tell myself to take myself less seriously.There are so many stressors. There are so many things we think we have to do. We have to be on time. We have to present ourselves a certain way. We have to manage all these responsibilities.Just have some fun.Take yourself a little less seriously and bring in more silliness, fun, and playfulness.That's something I really try to communicate now. It's why I bring playful strategies into my work.When I think about the beginning of parenthood and how overwhelming it was—having little kids, trying to balance everything, coming out of COVID when everything felt weird—I wish I had remembered to enjoy it more.And that's not to say it's always fun, enjoyable, or easy.But it also doesn't need to feel stressful all the time.Sarah: I got you.And if that's controversial, it shouldn't be.It reminds me of when I worked in early childhood education before I had kids. I used to go home and say to my husband, “Oh my God, parents are crazy.”I shouldn't use ableist language, but I didn't know another way to describe it at the time. I couldn't understand how parents could get so upset about things.Then I became a parent and thought, “Oh my gosh, I totally get it.”But it's that reminder that things aren't all-or-nothing.When I look back now—and I'm in a very different stage of parenting—I think about things that felt like a huge deal when my kids were little. Things I worried about endlessly.And now I think, “I wish I hadn't taken that so seriously.”I wish I could have remembered that they were all eventually going to sleep through the night.Hayden: Mm-hmm.My partner has brought in this language that I really love:“You are more important than whatever.”Sarah: Mm-hmm.Hayden: So, “You are more important than us being on time to this event.”Or, “You are more important than the glass of milk that got knocked over.”Sarah: That's beautiful.Hayden: It's just a reframe.Yes, that thing happened. But you are more important than that thing.Sarah: That's beautiful. I love that.Hayden: Yeah.Sarah: We'll put links in the show notes, but if you want to give a shout-out to your Instagram account, it sounds like that's probably the best place for people to learn more about you and what you do.Hayden: Yeah, I think that's a great place to start because it gives people a little more of what I do.My Instagram is Low Tide Play Therapist, and that's probably the best landing spot.Then the more business-focused side is lowtidecoaching.com.Sarah: Great.What's the story behind Low Tide?Hayden: It's actually how I named my play therapy practice.At the time, we were living in Wilmington, North Carolina. We only had one child, and I was wrestling with what I wanted to call the practice.Our child was very young, and suddenly the ocean felt a little intimidating. That was a new experience for me because it hadn't felt that way before.One day we went to the beach during low tide. There were little tide pools everywhere, and it felt very safe and non-threatening.And ultimately, I think that's what play is.It's a space where we can explore things that feel big, challenging, or overwhelming in an environment where there aren't huge stakes attached to them.As I watched my child playing in those tide pools—with no giant waves, no threat—I thought:“That's it. That's the name.”Low Tide Play Therapy.Sarah: I'm glad I asked because that's a great story.Hayden: Yeah.Sarah: Well, thank you so much.Hayden: Thank you. I appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

This week we look at Invasion Quartet (1961), one of the most significant, if forgotten, films in Spike Milligan's career. Set in a military convalescent hospital on the English south coast during 1942, the story follows three disabled service officers and an ageing military veteran who decide to launch their own private invasion of occupied France to destroy a German super-gun known as "Big Hermann", whose shelling is disrupting both the war effort and their cricket matches. The result is a whimsical wartime adventure that one hack at the time described as "a skit on The Guns of Navarone." The film was made shortly after Spike signed a contract with MGM's British subsidiary, soon after the Oscar nomination of The Running, Jumping & Standing Still Film. Invasion Quartet was part of MGM British's first production slate under Lawrence P. Bachmann, alongside future hits such as Village of the Damned and Murder She Said. While those films became major successes and spawned sequels, Invasion Quartet was one of the few productions that failed to make much impact at the box office. The cast included Bill Travers, John Le Mesurier, Grégoire Aslan, Millicent Martin and Maurice Denham, with Eric Sykes appearing briefly as a German soldier. Spike himself later dismissed the picture as "desperately unfunny" and often lamented his lack of success in films. It did, however, result in at least one happy outcome for the Milligan family...Although Invasion Quartet quickly disappeared from view, it offers a fascinating glimpse of a period when British cinema attempted to turn Spike Milligan into a mainstream film star - and failed. Joining Tyler this week is John Hewer of Hambledon Productions, who are soon to hit the stage with a brand new production of The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town. John discusses this in the show and details can be found here: https://hambledonproductions.com/phantomraspberryblower/

https://jo.my/b1iz6sForklift Safety EssentialsYou don't get a second chance with a forklift incident. These machines move fast, lift heavy, and punish mistakes. Every close call has a story behind it. Most of them start small. A skipped inspection. A loose load. A seatbelt is left hanging.Strong habits in your facility protect people long before danger shows up. The goal is simple. Go home the same way you came in. No shortcuts. No excuses.Here are a few tips to assist you with Forklift & Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety: Start every shift with a real inspection. Check tires, forks, hydraulics, horn, brakes, and lights. Look for leaks or cracks. If something feels off, it probably is. Tag it and report it. Paperwork matters because it tracks patterns and prevents repeat issues. Understand the stability triangle. Picture a triangle under your truck. The center of gravity must stay inside it. Raise the load or turn too fast, and that center shifts. Tip-over risk spikes. Keep loads low. Move slowly on turns. Respect the physics. Watch your load position. Tilt back when carrying. Keep forks low when traveling. High loads block your view and raise your center of gravity. That's how trucks roll. Simple adjustments make a big difference. Seatbelt on. Every time. No exceptions. Tip-overs happen in seconds. The belt keeps you inside the protective zone. Jumping feels natural in panic. It's the worst move you can make. Stay seated. Stay alive. Control your speed and space. Wet floors, tight aisles, blind corners. They all change how your truck handles. Use your horn. Make eye contact. If you're unsure, stop. Reset. Then move. As always, these are potential tips. Please be sure to follow the rules and regulations of your specific facility.Safety isn't built during an incident. It's built in the quiet moments before one. The checklist you complete. The turn you take is slower. The belt you click without thinking. Those choices stack up.People are counting on you. Your crew. Your family. Make the safe move, the normal move. Every shift. Every load.Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips. Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE!#Safety #SafetyCulture #StaySafe #SafetyFirst #SafetyTips #StayAlert #SafetyAwareness #ForkliftSafety #PITSafety #PreShiftInspection #MaterialHandling

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If you've ever walked back through your front door after a trip, bags still in hand, and immediately felt the weight of everything waiting for you, this episode is for you.   We're talking about the re-entry. That moment when real life comes rushing back in and all those good feelings from your time away evaporate faster than you can say vacation. The laundry, the emails, the groceries, the projects you left half-finished. And that voice in your head saying I'm so behind.   I don't want that for you. And honestly? Jumping straight back in isn't just hard - it's less effective too.   In this episode, I'm sharing the simple stair-step approach I use with my clients so that coming home from vacation, a work trip, or any time away doesn't feel like a cold plunge. Think of it less like snapping back to normal, and more like walking up a staircase one step at a time, at a pace your mind and body can actually handle.   If you've ever found yourself dreading time off because of how overwhelming the re-entry feels, this one's going to shift something for you.     ==========================  

Hank interviews John in the first episode of his new podcast, Humans! They talk about why John's worried about Hank, why being in favor of humans is now counter-cultural, how John's seminary training might have helped the brothers' internet success, and what Mark Twain has to do with any of it. You've heard them interact before — but not like this.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the people of Belgium. Your country, famed for its chocolate, waffles, and beer, is not a flat piece of shit like Nate said. In fact, there are 286 named mountains in Belgium. So, it turns out, it is a lumpy pile of shit.Buuuuurn.Enjoy the episode!

In celebration of the birth anniversary and enduring legacy of Agnès Varda, we are revisiting one of our favourite conversations on The Artists Podcast.Joining us is acclaimed film critic Carrie Rickey, former chief film critic of The Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the acclaimed biography A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda.Why did Martin Scorsese call Agnès Varda one of the "gods of cinema"?From photography to filmmaking to installation art, Varda continually reinvented herself and expanded the possibilities of cinema. Long before many of her contemporaries, she explored themes of feminism, memory, labour, aging, immigration, and identity while creating a cinematic language entirely her own.In this conversation, we explore:Varda's relationships with artists, filmmakers, and intellectualsHer transition from photography to cinema and installation artHow she developed her own cinematic grammarThe French New Wave and her place within itHer partnership with Jacques DemyHer friendships with Andy Warhol, Susan Sontag, Jim Morrison, and many othersWhy her work continues to inspire filmmakers across generations, including Martin Scorsese04:15 Varda's relationships with people — Jim Morrison, Susan Sontag & others 14:02 Creating a new cinematic syntax17:25 The challenges of financing films21:00 "Jumping into the swimming pool"23:00 The complicated relationship between Varda and Jacques Demy27:00 Encounters with Andy Warhol, Susan Sontag & other cultural icons29:00 What happens when both husband and wife are filmmakers? How Demy's career affected Varda's trajectory32:00 How Varda bought back her films to own the copyright 33:00 Agnès Varda, Jim Morrison, and a funeral shorter than a Doors song 38:12 Martin Scorsese's admiration for Agnès Varda A conversation about cinema, creativity, artistic independence, and one of the most original artists of the twentieth century.

In today's message, Pastor Chris walks us through Joshua 22, where we discover that some of the greatest threats to God's people do not come from enemies on the outside, but from misunderstandings within. As an altar built at the edge of the Promised Land nearly sparks a civil war, this chapter reminds us that assumptions are dangerous, truth must be pursued, and unity is preserved when worship remains at the center.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3419: Ross Enamait explains that while jumping rope is an outstanding conditioning tool, it is not always the best starting point for weight loss because beginners must first overcome a skill and coordination learning curve. He emphasizes that long-term success comes from combining sustainable exercise habits with dietary improvements, reminding readers that nutrition plays a larger role in weight loss than any single workout method. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2015/10/jumping-rope-for-weight-loss/ Quotes to ponder: "Contrary to what some believe, jumping rope is not a high impact exercise once you are proficient with the tool. It's entirely possible to skip rope while remaining light on the feet." "As an old saying suggests, you can't outwork a bad diet." "Instead, clean up your diet and slowly make exercise a part of your daily routine. Eventually, it will become part of who you are and what you do." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan of Essex Capital Markets break down keys to their early career success in the Chicago Commercial Lending Market! Asher and Keenan start by explaining their background coming from real estate families and how they've been able to pave their own path in commercial lending. They share their service offerings including creative solutions they bring that traditional lenders may not have. The duo talks about some successful deals and how those were put together while also explaining why their partnership has worked so well. They get tactical on underwriting expenses and NOI on deals to achieve desired lending outcomes. Through the show, Asher and Quinn showcase that being hungry and grinding has been the key to tremendous growth early on in their careers. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guests: Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan, Essex Capital Markets Link: Essex Capital Market's Instagram (@EssexCapitalMarkets) Link: Matt Feo (Essex Realty Group) Link: Asher Motew's Instagram (@AMo2.Cre) Link: Asher Motew's LinkedIn Link: Quinn Keenan's LinkedIn Guest Questions:  02:59 Housing Provider Tip - Understand and leverage cost segregation studies.  04:44 Intro to our guests, Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan! 13:20 Jumping into commercial mortgage brokerage. 21:20 The value offered by commercial debt brokers. 31:04 Breaking down a successful deal! 39:56 Asher and Quinn's complimentary partnership! 46:09 Biggest financing hurdles on deals! 50:54 Essex Capital Markets' role in the lending process. 61:10 Tactical tips on underwriting expenses and income. 66:36 What's next for Asher and Quinn. 69:18 What is your competitive advantage? 69:35 One piece of advice for new investors. 69:43 What do you do for fun? 69:52 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  70:04 Local Network Recommendation?  71:27 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3419: Ross Enamait explains that while jumping rope is an outstanding conditioning tool, it is not always the best starting point for weight loss because beginners must first overcome a skill and coordination learning curve. He emphasizes that long-term success comes from combining sustainable exercise habits with dietary improvements, reminding readers that nutrition plays a larger role in weight loss than any single workout method. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2015/10/jumping-rope-for-weight-loss/ Quotes to ponder: "Contrary to what some believe, jumping rope is not a high impact exercise once you are proficient with the tool. It's entirely possible to skip rope while remaining light on the feet." "As an old saying suggests, you can't outwork a bad diet." "Instead, clean up your diet and slowly make exercise a part of your daily routine. Eventually, it will become part of who you are and what you do." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sike! Ouran High School Host Club was actually the start of... THE BOYS ARC!! And Moxie the Yeen and Isekai Sensei-Sama are kicking it off with a pillar of boys manga with Haikyu!!Chat with us instantly by clicking here!Support the showCheck out our website, AnimePodcasterReincarnation.com, to leave a comment or check out our blog posts. Follow on Bluesky or Threads and subscribe on YouTube so you don't miss new episodes. You can also follow us on Facebook or Patreon, join our Discord server, or reach us by email at IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com.

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Episode 445: Return To Jumping Postpartum: The Step-By-Step Process In today's episode, Anita and Jessie give step by step tips on how to get back to jumping postpartum. They dive in to the very early days, to eight weeks, to beyond stages and share practical examples of ways to get you back to jumping during workouts, trampolines, etc. If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!------Resources and ReferencesJessies Live Online Leaking During Workouts Workshop. June 1st, 2026 7pm EST: jessiemundell.com/exercise-leaking------Show Notes 00:59 - Jessie's Live online workshop - Leaking During Workouts Promo02:33 - Why were talking about this now05:08 - What this means if you're months or years past postpartum05:30 - Step 1 - Core canister breath06:12 - Step 2 - Rebuilding mobility stretches11:47 - Step 3 - Adding weights13:49 - Step 4 - Building in jumping17:54 - What we as professionals are looking at for success19:00 - Wrapping up thoughts

ALEXANDRIA SEYDEL from Ripples Edge Advisors shares expert strategies on “getting the business ready to sell.” We focus on exit planning and getting the most value out of the transaction. Discover how early planning, owner mindset, and strategic positioning can lead to successful exits and satisfied owners. https://youtu.be/8OwhCRCBZl4 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qawd64OYzljBvU9xqS8df?si=1Xvv2OUFSbeBtUDeJGTMXg KEY TOPICS Early exit planning and owner mindset,Getting the business ready for sale and transfer.Risk assessment and deal readiness.Owner satisfaction and post-sale happiness.Capital raising and growth strategies. SOUND BITES for “GETTING THE BUSINESS READY TO SELL” “Getting clear on owner success is crucial.”“Start exit planning 2-5 years in advance.”“Family dynamics can be deal breakers.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Business Exits: An Introduction.02:57 Understanding Owner Satisfaction Post-Sale..05:55 Preparing for Sale: The Importance of Readiness.09:00 Building a Succession Plan for Business Continuity.11:49 Assessing Business Value: The Exit Readiness Assessment.15:08 Evaluating Growth Opportunities and Capital Needs.17:58 Cash vs. Equity: Making Informed Decisions.21:03 Finding the Right Buyers: The Role of Advisors.24:08 Addressing Family Dynamics in Business Sales.26:59 Checklist for Business Owners Considering Sale. RESOURCES Ripples Edge Advisors – https://ripplesedgeadvisors.com/ GUEST LINKS LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaseydel/ QSBS For Founders – https://frazerrice.com/qsbs-for-founders/ TRANSCRIPT Frazer RiceWelcome aboard, Alex. Alexandria SeydelHi Frazer, so nice to be here. Thank you for having me. Frazer RiceThank you for being on. We’re at a time now with the economy where it feels like it’s roaring. Valuations on things are going up, up, up. And people who have founded businesses are exploring their options. That’s kind of where you step in with your firm Ripple’s Edge Advisors. Talk to us about what you do to help founders get ready. Not only in understanding what they have in their own business. How to go through the daunting process of exploring their options. Getting their business bulletproof for when people start looking under the hood. Alexandria SeydelAbsolutely. My background is as an M&A attorney, so I came from the deal side. My co-founder is an operator — she actually knows how to run the businesses. It’s a very good duo. I think like a buyer, first and foremost. That’s how I was trained. So how we help business owners now is we jump in two to five years before exit. We’re trying to solve a problem still being missed by most of the industry. Brokers and bankers know how to get deals done, create auctions, create demand, and sell for high prices. That’s all great. But the gap I was seeing was the need to jump in with the owner before that process. Getting clear on what’s a win for them. There are some startling stats about owner dissatisfaction post-sale. Some surveys show 70 to 80% of owners are dissatisfied after selling. I’d argue that’s not because they sold — it’s because they sold to the wrong person in the wrong way. So it’s the who and the how. Jumping in with them earlier. Before we go to market, Before we start talking multiples and financials. Getting with the owner and doing the work on what a win looks like for them. What do they care about in the process? When they think about their life through this deal and post-deal, what do they want to feel and see? How do they want to operate on an average Tuesday. Yes, after all the cool vacations with all the freedom and the new chapter. After that, what do you want to be doing? And when you look back at that beautiful business you built and then sold, what do you want to see in it? Is it that client service remains the same? Is it that the ethos of the company remains the same? Or is it simply: “Alex, I’m satisfied with the biggest wire at closing we can get, and I’ll be a happy camper moving on to the next phase of life.” Really getting with that owner earlier to get clear on that — what’s a win for them and what’s a win for their business — that’s where we start. Then we begin implementing and helping them build those exit strategies from there. We believe that foundational vision and values work is really going to help bring down that dissatisfaction number. So now we’re building an exit that feels right for the owner, right for the business, and helps them feel good about that transaction. Frazer RiceFrom the estate planning and tax planning side of things, I totally agree that the earlier you start, the more tools you have at your disposal and the better it turns out. I did a piece on pre-exit planning — really engineering what your calendar is going to look like a year after the sale. And I see a lot of dissatisfaction with people who sell and then lose purpose, or aren’t quite equipped to deal with their lower participation in the thing they built, the baby they helped give birth to. They end up unmoored, and that’s part of the depression they sometimes feel if they haven’t really gamed it out and thought through how to replace the structure and the drive it took to build something. It sounds like we’re saying the same thing from slightly different angles. Alexandria SeydelTotally, absolutely. On your side, you’re such a critical part of the team when we start this process. One of the first two questions we ask every client is: who’s your wealth advisor, and who is your tax strategist? Hopefully they’re already in communication, but if they aren’t — you’re looking at the personal side, focused on what the family structure looks like financially, the tax strategies and planning that we know has to happen. And because you’re doing this work — which not all advisors do — you’re getting really clear on the personal side. I’m coming at it from the business balance sheet and business trajectory; you’re coming from the personal side. They work well together. I like to jump in early with the other advisors working with these owners to get really clear, because not only do we know there are structural and strategic things we need to put in place years in advance, but we also need to get clear on what’s a win for them personally and business-wise. Frazer RiceOne of the things you mentioned is the idea of getting the business ready to be sold. I’m fast-forwarding to the concept of getting it Sarbanes-Oxley ready in case a public company wants to buy it — so it can slot neatly into a balance sheet. But that’s really shorthand for saying things are professionally managed: bookkeeping, process, accounts receivable, accounts payable — all formally documented. So that when a buyer starts looking under the hood, they don’t start applying discounts for things they’ll have to fix later. Is that part of what you do? Alexandria SeydelExactly. Being trained as a lawyer on the buy side, my goal — usually at the 11th hour — was to advise my client, the buyer, on risk. And to assess whether the purchase price offered in the letter of intent actually held up once we looked under the hood. The best part of my job now — and way more fun — is that instead of just identifying risk and applying discounts (because almost every deal goes through some form of repricing), I’m jumping in with the sellers and owners hopefully a year or two in advance. We find things a buyer is going to see as a risk, things that would prompt a reprice, and we now have the opportunity to make those things shinier. So that when the buyer looks under the hood, the high end of the multiple range is validated. It’s not just the financials the purchase price is based on — it’s all the other things buyers care about: the people, the processes. Is this a truly transferable asset they can step into, run, and grow? Another big thing we work on is owner dependence. Most owners think the business doesn’t depend on them, but there are often significant opportunities to continue reducing that dependence — so that a buyer sees this as a true transferable asset they can step into and grow. Frazer RiceI imagine there are a couple of come-to-Jesus discussions where you have to tell the owner their revenue is too dependent on them personally. On one end of the spectrum, think of a law firm where business comes in because people think you’re a great lawyer — that doesn’t transfer cleanly. You want the recurring revenue to come from somewhere else. That’s one issue I’m sure you have to sit someone down and address. The five-year runway is helpful there — it gives you time to build in a succession plan, not just for the sale, but operationally, so that value still sits in the business whether you’re there or not. The second thing I find interesting is where you sit somebody down and say: this would look a lot better if you took less money out of the business. If we can put that back into EBITDA, then when a buyer starts applying multiples, they’re multiplying against something bigger rather than against a number deflated by, say, buying a boat. Do you get into that conversation? Alexandria SeydelYes, we do, and we take a cursory look at that fairly quickly. Then we bring in support if needed — whether that’s on the accounting side, how money flows through the business to affect the bottom line and create the story. Every buyer wants at least three years of financials; we want that growth story to look strong, and we want to start building it now. If we need to bring in a fractional controller or a fractional CFO depending on the size and sophistication of the business, that’s something we pull in right away. On your first point — we actually have an architect client right now at exactly that phase. He has a right-hand woman architect who’s been with him for over ten years, and he wants her to have the opportunity to step into the business. He also has a son who’s an architect and wants the same opportunity for him. So we’re building a succession plan. And one of the first problems we addressed was that he’s still driving almost all of the top-line revenue — nearly all the business development runs through him. So we’re asking: when does this right-hand woman get involved in the sales process? What percentage of meetings is she in? What is she bringing in herself? His timeline is five to seven years, so we have time to build this out — continuing to train her, continuing to elevate her and others in the business who can drive relationships and sustain that revenue flow, the recurring revenue that comes from major referral partners and developers giving him large contracts. And on the equity side: what’s the incentive plan? How do we get her aligned with the goals of the business so she genuinely wants to take ownership, both literally and figuratively? We’re building an equity incentive plan with her. On the process and sales side, we’re setting goals — she’s in a certain percentage of meetings by year-end, driving a certain percentage of revenue. We’re helping him set those goals and build a plan to execute on them. Frazer RiceAnd all of that also sets up a longer-term exit — maybe selling the practice to a larger architectural firm or a private equity-backed platform down the line. Alexandria SeydelExactly. And on a slightly longer timeline, all of that work makes the business more efficient operationally and more attractive as a potential sale — whether that’s to those two individuals in a succession plan or to an outside buyer. Frazer RiceWhat happens when a business comes to you and maybe the brand is well respected and things look good from the outside, but there’s decay underneath? They come to you and say they’re ready to sell, but when you look at it, the dollar signs in their eyes are based on something that existed a long time ago and has since been left to deteriorate. What do you do in that situation? Alexandria SeydelWe start with what we call an Exit Readiness Assessment — it’s a 90-minute virtual session that pulls you out of your inbox, out of the fires you’re fighting every day, and lets you step back and look at every dimension of your business through the lens of what a buyer is going to assess. It produces a readiness score and tranches everything into three buckets: value adds (greater multiple), value detractors (reduction in sale price), and deal killers — things like accounting or legal issues so significant that a buyer doesn’t just reprice, they walk away entirely. That assessment becomes the foundation for a roadmap: what are the most important things to fix, and in what order? We all have limited time, energy, and capital. The triage framework helps you apply those resources to the things that actually move the needle. And yes, there is often a come-to-Jesus moment. Sometimes an owner comes in burned out — they just want to hand over the keys. We want to avoid that situation, but if you get there proactively rather than reactively, if you’ve already done the work with advisors like Frazer and like us to put systems, people, and processes in place, your readiness score is in much better shape. If you haven’t done that work, it requires a harder conversation — what do you want out of this? What are your goals? And what can we realistically accomplish in what period of time? Frazer RiceWhat about founders who want to grow and are looking for outside capital, but want to stay involved? How do you think about sourcing that capital and making sure the partners are the right fit? Alexandria SeydelWe have several clients right now raising seed rounds, and one working through whether to raise a Series A. I think that discussion has to be framed, at least in part, through the exit lens. There’s a lot of pressure right now — especially in AI or capital-hungry industries — to raise the big splashy Series A, make the oversubscribed round LinkedIn post. Great, I’m all for it if you actually need that capital. But there’s a lot to consider first: are these the right partners? What limitations does this put on your exit pathway? I have one client who has a really nice business growing at a solid clip — I think it could exit in the $20 million range in the next year or two, and he’s still the primary owner. He’s feeling pressure from his industry where raising a big Series A is the norm. I asked him what he wants to be doing in two years. His answer was surfing in Portugal. If you raise a Series A right now, you are not surfing in Portugal in two years. So with that in mind, is this the business you want to keep growing? Are you ready to bring in people who have real influence over how you sell, who you sell to, and for how much? Your timeline gets extended and your decision-making authority gets diluted. Maybe the Series A is right because you need the capital to grow — but even then, does it have to be a $50 or $100 million round? Could it be $10 million? Even the size of the round affects the cap table, the governance, and ultimately the exit. Frazer RiceHave you had the difficult situation where someone is presented with an offer that mixes cash and stock in the acquiring company — and you’re looking at it thinking maybe they should push for all cash, or maybe they should walk away entirely? Alexandria SeydelYes, and I’m very comfortable in that conversation. My advice almost always starts the same way: get as much cash at close as possible. Reduce the earnout tranche. A lot of deals come in structured across three buckets — cash at close, earnout, and rollover equity in the buyer. I’ve seen deals close where five years later that rollover equity is worth zero. So I walk every owner through this exercise: if the earnout and the rollover equity both go to zero, are you completely comfortable walking away with just the cash at close? If that feels okay, then we can dial those other numbers however we need. If it doesn’t feel okay, then we need to ask harder questions — do we need to grow more first? Do we need to negotiate different terms? Do we have multiple LOIs with different structures we can compare? The institutional buyers will always tell you the rollover equity is going to 10x. Always. And as the lawyer, I used to be delivering that reality check at the 11th hour when it was almost too late. Now that I get to work with owners before that process, I can prime them early: rollover equity, in our minds, is always worth zero unless proven otherwise. If it 10x’s, that’s the cherry on top — incredible. But don’t build your retirement plan around it. Frazer RiceAre you part of the process of generating buyer interest? I imagine it’s often industry-specific — there are people who understand the space and know the players. But how do you get a few LOIs on the table so it doesn’t become a fire sale? Alexandria SeydelWe consciously made the decision not to become brokers or registered broker-dealers, for two reasons. One, I want to stay fully aligned with the owner’s actual goals. This has happened: we started working with a woman, began building up her people and processes, and 18 months later she said, “Wait — I actually have more freedom now. I’m operating at a higher level because the business is starting to run without me.” The work we were doing to prepare for a sale also just made the business more enjoyable to run. She decided to grow for another year or two instead. Because our compensation isn’t tied to a success fee at closing, we can fully support that decision. Two, deal brokers and investment bankers are often highly industry-specific. A banker who knows your manufacturing sector deeply is going to be more effective in market than we would be. So we refer our clients to multiple specialists in their industry, help them assess fit, and — because I’m trained in reviewing those contracts — help them understand what they’re actually agreeing to in the engagement letter. Then once that team goes to market, we stay on the owner’s shoulder throughout the process. My consistent message: fit matters. Trust your gut. If this buyer doesn’t feel right, honor that, and let’s figure it out before we’re at the closing table. Frazer RiceHow do you tell a founder or family-owned business that the family dynamics are a value detractor? If there’s conflict — someone looking for income while others want to grow, every decision a fight — I imagine buyers pick up on that quickly. Alexandria SeydelIt starts with being human first. Understanding the people behind the business, understanding the family dynamics. A lot of M&A professionals have no interest in going there. My co-founder Kim Wozny and I both actually like that part. We like knowing the people, understanding the dynamics, understanding when someone has a mental block around part of their business because of a fear mindset, or when pressure from a family member is pulling them in a direction they don’t want to go. Being willing to dig into that — as a third-party neutral advisor working for the founders first — is part of what we do. And on the process side, if you have four siblings who own a second-generation business and three want to grow while one wants to sell, how do you show that fourth person that now isn’t the right time? You give them more information, more context, more understanding. And where necessary, you wrap enough process and procedure around that situation so that a buyer can see that this one person being out of alignment doesn’t constitute a major risk to the business. Frazer RiceDon’t give the buyer a reason to say no or pay less. If you can batten that down ahead of time, it’s worth it. As we wind down — what’s a short checklist for founders who are thinking about selling? What are the first steps to assess their readiness? Alexandria SeydelFirst and foremost: it’s never too early to start thinking about it. Even just getting clarity on your personal vision — what you want out of this — helps direct major business decisions as you grow. We have two clients right now considering joint ventures. One is actually moving forward with a new 50/50 partner; the other decided against it. They’re on very different exit timelines, and those exit pathways are a large part of why a joint venture may or may not be the right choice for each of them. I’m always happy to just talk to founders about how they’re thinking about this, even without any formal engagement. I want more owners thinking about exit earlier — it only does them a massive service. And one practical exercise I love: the Europe Test. Imagine you’re going to Europe for three weeks, somewhere with no cell reception. Who calls you first? What processes break? What sits in your inbox undone? It’s a more fun version of the “hit by a bus” question — and it’s a really useful early diagnostic for where the business still depends too heavily on you. Start uncovering those things now, so you have the time and runway to fix them. Frazer RiceTerrific stuff. Alex, how do people find you and your firm? Alexandria SeydelI’m Alexandria Seydel — last name spelled S-E-Y-D-E-L. You can find me on LinkedIn, where I’m active all the time, or look up Ripple’s Edge Advisors. Reach out via email or LinkedIn message. Even if you’re just starting to think about it, I love having that conversation. Frazer RicePerfect — that will all be in the show notes. Thank you for being on. Alexandria SeydelThank you, Frazer. https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/ ALTERNATE TITLES The 5-Year Exit Strategy Blueprint: Preparing Your Business for Sale Getting The Business Ready to Sell How to Maximize Business Value Before Selling KEYWORDS (GETTING THE BUSINESS READY TO SELL) business exit planning, M&A, business valuation, succession planning, sale readiness, owner dissatisfaction, deal structuring, growth strategies, capital raising, exit readiness assessment, getting the business ready to sell,

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To this day, I don't know how. Maybe it saw me. Maybe it sensed me. It immediately jumped behind a tree and began peeking around the far side, studying me as much as I was studying it. For what felt like an hour but was probably only fifteen minutes we observed one another. Finally, it turned and quietly retreated the way it had come, moving through the woods with the same incredible stealth. The moment it disappeared from sight, I climbed down and left the area as quickly as possible. My reasoning was simple: if there were juveniles in the area, there were probably adults as well. I hold a degree in biology with a specialization in fish and wildlife habitat, and I have spent a lifetime in the outdoors. Whatever I witnessed that day remains one of the most unusual experiences of my life. If anyone has studied similar reports or encountered anything comparable, I would be very interested in discussing what I saw."

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