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We're bringing back our May 2025 conversation with Denise Kirtley, the founder of Rebellion Body. As we look back on this message, Kirtley is preparing to head to the Super Age Games with the event's largest team yet, more than 50 women strong. Kirtley built her coaching business on the idea that midlife is not a decline to manage, but a version of life women get to design on purpose. In this conversation, she explains why belief, not willpower, is usually the first thing that has to change before a body does. She also gets into the backlash she receives for posting bikini photos in her fifties, her wariness about AI-generated bodies flooding social media, and why she thinks the phrase "50 is the new 30" gets the whole conversation backward. Listeners will come away with an answer to the question that stalls most people before they ever begin: what do you do on the days you don't feel motivated at all?Join Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more and read more about Team Rebellion Body's prep for the Games: How the Super Age Games' Biggest Team Is PreparingSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolyte mix for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments"I always like to say my new thing is 50 is the new 50.""I think people think motivation is like this mythical thing that all of a sudden the clouds open and you get the sign from the heavens that ‘Now is the time.' It doesn't work that way. You just do it.""We cannot worry about the things that naturally happen as we age."Connect with Denise KirtleyRebellion BodyInstagramConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

Kymm Martinez was doing the work to land clients.She had scorecards. She had a tracker. She was having discovery meetings and working her network. She had nearly 20 years of marketing experience at General Mills plus two CMO roles so she understood business development. And yet her pipeline wasn't becoming predictable, and she couldn't figure out why.In Episode 285, Melisa Liberman sits down with Kymm to unpack what was actually happening and what changed when she put a microscope to the activity instead of just doing more of it.Kymm shares how she discovered she was focused on quantity instead of quality, the corporate habits she didn't realize she'd carried into her consulting business, and how perfectionism was quietly blocking her at every stage of business development.She also shares what shifted in how she thinks about her goals, from replicating her corporate income to setting a very different vision for what her business could become.If you've been putting effort into business development and still don't have a pipeline that feels predictable, Kymm's story will help you figure out exactly where to look.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Introduction to Kymm Martinez and why her story matters[00:02] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com[00:04] Kymm's background and what surprised her about going independent[00:07] The corporate habits she didn't realize she'd brought with her[00:22] Perfectionism as a BD blocker and how she's managing it[00:29] What surprised Kymm about the Sprint cohort[00:38] Dreaming bigger: from replicating corporate income to a million-dollar goal[00:43] Advice for fellow independent consultantsResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comGuest website: www.wildermarketinggroup.comGuest LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kymmmartinezThe Wilder Brief (newsletter): www.wildermarketinggroup.com/the-wilder-briefFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-285Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Your Most Important Number," and "Value Creation Family," believes families and organizations have something in common: they're perfectly designed to produce the results they get. In this conversation, Lee explains why removing every obstacle—whether for employees or children—often creates dependence instead of ownership. He explores why healthy struggle is essential for developing resilience, how creating value matters more than chasing success, why lowering expectations delays independence, and how the same leadership principles that build accountable organizations also build capable families. Whether you're leading a company, raising children, or doing both, this conversation offers practical insights for developing responsibility, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to creating value for others. Find episode 526 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Key Moments [03:48] Why musicians peak young, according to Lee [07:05] Applying "organizations are perfectly designed" to family [09:57] Why families build dependency instead of ownership [13:14] Unsupervised 70s kids vs. sheltered kids today [16:52] Lee's origin story: kicked out at 17 [18:45] Success vs. intentionally creating value [23:41] Healthy struggle vs. unhealthy struggle [31:55] The leadership behavior that quietly destroys value [37:55] The moment success and value creation split for Lee [41:40] The three value buckets: material, emotional, spiritual [44:48] Lee's closing challenge to listeners Memorable Quotes "Don't be a victim. Be a developer, not a victim." "All the opportunity in the world is in the struggle." "We create the environment from which everybody creates value." "Goals matter, systems to achieve goals matter more. Leadership matters most." "Positive emotional energy, to me, is the scarcest commodity on the planet." "How we show up with their potential is a really big deal." "Everyone's a leader all the time." Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Website | www.etw.com Podcast | www.etw.com/syv-podcast Facebook | www.facebook.com/ETW.executetowin LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/lee-j-benson Instagram | www.instagram.com/executetowin TLP137: How to Spend 60% of Your Time With Your Employees

This "Flodesk Studio & Email Copywriting: Email Marketing Strategies (Serious Conversations)" episode delivers a masterclass in email marketing strategy, copywriting best practices, and leveraging AI-powered tools like Flodesk Studio for audience growth and engagement.Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS tells listeners to learn critical details such as: Effective subject lines, preview text, and body structureThe impact of timing on open ratesSegmentation, cleaning, and list healthPersonalization and branding through design and font choicesHow to use Flodesk Studio to streamline campaign creation with AISpecial attention is paid to A/B testing, the difference between click and click-through rates, and practical features like polls and analytics for persistent improvement.Who is This For?This episode is for entrepreneurs, marketers, real estate professionals, coaches, consultants, and anyone seeking actionable advice on email marketing, copywriting, AI-powered content creation, and using Flodesk Studio. The content is tailored for those wanting to grow their business, improve engagement, and optimize digital communications.Key Moments & TimestampsIntro & Topic Breakdown — 00:00:03Why Email Marketing Still Matters — 00:02:18Email Copywriting Tips (PS, emojis, numbers, preview text) — 00:04:07Intro to Flodesk Studio & AI Features — 00:07:12Real estate applications & audience segmentation — 00:08:43Email List Cleaning, Segmentation, and Engagement — 00:38:40Choosing the Best Time to Send Emails — 00:51:075 Essential Elements of Email Copy — 01:01:44Email Design, Fonts, and Branding Insights — 01:17:24Testing & Optimization Emphasis — 01:24:13Actionable Takeaways from Guests — 01:22:26FAQs1. Who benefits most from using Flodesk Studio?Anyone who wants a seamless, AI-assisted way to design and send beautiful, brand-consistent emails, especially business owners, marketers, and real estate professionals.2. How do you improve open and click-through rates?Use strong subject lines (with emojis, odd numbers, brackets), compelling preview text, personalization, and clear CTAs. Incorporate A/B testing for continual improvement.3. What is the best time to send email campaigns?It varies. Analyze your own audience data (via tools like Flodesk reporting) to find your optimal window: weekday mornings often outperform, but testing is essential 00:53:19.4. Why is list cleaning important?Regularly removing unengaged contacts preserves deliverability, yields accurate analytics, and improves campaign performance 00:38:40.5. How can you personalize emails effectively?Use segmentation, address recipients by name, and tailor content/offers by user behavior and preferences 01:04:00.6. What are key elements of a high-performing email?Subject line, preview text, concise and well-formatted body, clear call to action, optimized images—each tested before broad send-off 01:01:44.Action Steps for youPromote the episode using engaging snippets and “clips” across LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram for wider reach 00:23:00.Share Flodesk Studio link and personal testimonials; encourage audience to experiment with AI-powered email design 00:07:12.Encourage listeners to A/B test subject lines and preview text for their own audiences.Build and nurture a peer community for ongoing discussions on marketing, copywriting, and tech tools 00:58:37.Offer private consulting or group workshops on best practices in email marketing, segmentation, branding, and testing.Continue to spotlight client and listener wins secured through these tactics for future episodes and social proof.Gather feedback/analytics from podcast listeners on their favorite actionable tip, using surveys or Flodesk polls.Remain updated with new Flodesk and Clubhouse features, suggesting product improvements where valuable (as discussed re: heat maps 00:48:19).For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Why do some kids have severe vaccine reactions while others don't? Dr. Tony Ebel explores the “Perfect Storm” of factors that may contribute to nervous system vulnerability, from pregnancy and birth stress to subluxation, sympathetic dominance, and reduced reserve capacity.He explains why a child's nervous system, adaptability, and resilience matter, what may be happening underneath the surface before an adverse reaction, and how tools like INSiGHT Scans and HRV can provide insight into nervous system function. Most importantly, this episode is about understanding the whole child—not assuming every child will respond the same way.-----Links & Resources:Learn more about the INSiGHT Scans HERE.Why do some kids react to vaccines and others don't? Read the full article-----Key Moments:04:00 The real question nobody in the vaccine debate is asking 08:00 Perfect Storm case histories: fertility, pregnancy, and mom's nervous system 13:00 Why high stress pregnancies show up in 60 to 80% of adverse reaction cases 24:00 Birth trauma, the brainstem, and the Vagus Nerve connection 33:00 What reserve capacity, adaptability, and resilience really mean 42:00 How to measure and track your child's nervous system health 47:00 Oliver's story and why Neuro-Tonal Adjustments repair the nervous system-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocsFacebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs NetworkYoutube: The PX DocsFor more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discussion explored transactional keywords as the key to converting online searches into business results. Several points were raised, including keyword modifiers, intent-driven content creation, analysis of competition (including CPC and search volume), and the ongoing challenge of understanding actual customer journeys through data analysis and attribution. The conversation stressed the importance of consistent SEO practice and the need for business owners to act on this knowledge to truly benefit from organic search.Who Is This For?The conversation focused on entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, and content creators seeking to grow their businesses online through effective SEO strategies, particularly around the use of transactional keywords. A key theme that emerged was helping those who want to boost sales, improve website discoverability, and understand user intent by mastering keyword research and practical website tweaks.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to Transactional Keywords: what they are and why they matter 00:00:03The importance of website pages and matching content to keyword searches 00:06:14Examples of transactional keywords and practical modifiers (buy, order, cheap, sign up, hire, near me, company, services) 00:25:03The power of intent and understanding the buyer journey 00:17:12Insights on last-touch attribution and multi-touch user journeys 01:23:25The importance of CPC (cost-per-click) and identifying valuable keywords 01:15:14Actionable advice on keyword research, consistency, and implementation 01:41:15Final takeaways and action steps from experts 01:42:53 and 01:44:02FAQsQ: What are transactional keywords?A: Transactional keywords are search terms used when someone is ready to make a purchase or complete a specific action online—like “buy,” “order,” “subscribe,” “hire,” or “near me” 00:04:09.Q: Why are modifiers important for keywords?A: Modifiers (e.g., “best,” “cheap,” “discount,” “download,” “local”) clarify intent, match your content to customer actions, and help attract high-intent customers 00:25:03.Q: How do I find the best keywords for my business?A: Use tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, or meetglimpse.com to analyze search volume, competition, and cost per click (CPC). Look for high CPC or low competition keywords for better ROI 01:15:14.Q: What's more important, search volume or keyword competition?A: Both matter, but targeting lower-competition keywords with reasonable search volume often yields quicker, cost-effective wins 01:17:11.Q: How can I track the effectiveness of my keywords?A: Use analytics platforms and Search Console data, not just customer surveys, to understand which keywords drive traffic and conversions to your site 01:23:25.Action Steps for Favour Obasi-ike's AudienceAudit your website: Ensure each page targets a specific, high-intent keyword or keyword phrase.Research modifiers: Add transactional and relevant modifiers to existing content and URLs.Analyze CPC and competition: Use keyword analysis tools (e.g., meetglimpse.com) to identify lucrative opportunities.Update and expand FAQs: Build trust and answer buyer questions directly on your site.Track attribution scientifically: Rely on Search Console and analytics for accurate insights instead of only customer self-report.Stay consistent: SEO is a long game—regularly update content and refine your keyword strategies.Implement, don't just learn: Turn insights into action—schedule regular SEO check-ins or book expert consultations.For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discussion explored the evolving relationship between SEO and artificial intelligence, stressing that while AI revolutionizes content generation and search, SEO's foundational importance endures. One concept discussed was the need for website structure (schema, sitemaps, quality content) to ensure both human users and AI agents can discover, trust, and transact with a site.Who Is This For?The conversation focused on entrepreneurs, website owners, business leaders (including C-suite/Fortune 500), marketers, and anyone seeking to improve their business's online presence and growth using SEO and commercial keyword strategies. A key theme that emerged was bridging the knowledge gap for those new to digital marketing, whether launching a site from scratch, rescuing one, or scaling brand visibility.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction, Part 2 Justification & Audience Engagement: Highlights the need for deeper commercial keyword discussion; encourages live participation 00:00:13.AI vs. SEO: Relationship & Current Landscape: Explores whether AI will replace SEO; demonstrates synergy and need for structure 00:02:42–00:12:24.Website Structure & Longevity: Analogies for domain authority and building strong foundations 00:13:11.Ads vs. SEO Investment: Explains why investing in SEO creates lasting value versus short-term ad spend 00:17:11.WordPress vs. Vibe Coding: Evaluates traditional site-building vs. new AI/code-heavy approaches 00:22:56.Learning & Mastering SEO: Recommendations for ongoing strategies, resources, and communities 00:28:47.User Search Patterns & Keyword Strategy: Examines how users shop online, with a focus on long-tail and local keywords 00:32:22.Sitemaps & Robust Web Presence: How site architecture and multiple pages boost authority 00:40:10.Live Tools & Practical Auditing: Use of isitagentready.com for real-time AI/SEO readiness checks 00:43:28.Commerce, Payments, & Security: Significance of payment protocols and HTTPS for trust 00:44:29.Color, Calls to Action & Conversion Psychology: How interface details impact buying behaviors 00:54:03.Types of Commercial Intent Keywords: Differentiates high vs. low commercial intent; relevance for product, service, and pricing pages 00:59:19.Action-Oriented Keyword Construction: Guidance for structuring keyword phrases to increase conversions 01:04:23.Takeaways & Final Thoughts: Recap and encouragement to test, research, and take control of digital outcomes 01:07:42.Several points were raised, including:Investing in SEO produces compounding, evergreen visibility, unlike fleeting paid ads.Commercial keywords (e.g., “buy now,” “pricing,” “best [product],” “alternatives to”) are essential for conversion-focused pages.Local and long-tail strategies help users “find you” for specific contexts and regions.Security (HTTPS), trust signals, and payment protocols are non-negotiable for commercial viability.Testing and optimizing details—color, CTAs, copy—directly impact sales.FAQsQ: Will AI make SEO obsolete?A: No. AI depends on well-structured SEO content to deliver relevant results. They're complementary, not mutually exclusive 00:04:31.Q: What are commercial keywords?A: Specific search phrases indicating purchase intent (e.g., “buy,” “pricing,” “deal,” “best,” “compare”). Essential for pages targeting buyers 00:52:04.Q: Should I invest in SEO or ads?A: SEO offers sustainable, long-term visibility; ads work immediately but disappear when you stop paying 00:17:11.Q: Are modern coding approaches like vibe coding a good idea?A: New site builders offer fast results, but lack the proven, authority-strengthening foundation of established platforms like WordPress 00:22:56.Q: How do I start learning SEO?A: Combine online courses (Google, podcasts, masterminds) with community interaction and direct experimentation 00:28:47.Action StepsAudit your website with tools like isitagentready.com to gauge AI/SEO readiness 00:43:28.Review your site's structure—ensure schema markup, sitemaps, and multiple relevant pages exist 00:36:01.Identify and implement high-intent commercial keywords on key pages: homepage, product/service, pricing, and demo 00:52:04.Ensure your site is HTTPS-secured and supports modern payment integrations 00:46:07.Test calls-to-action and site colors to optimize conversion rates 00:54:03.Regularly engage in industry communities, podcasts, and training to stay current.Track and measure progress; iterate based on results and user feedback.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Charlie, Ted, and Rony open on Higgsfield's $400 million raise at a $5.4 billion valuation, and the uncomfortable gap between its strong revenue and a wave of user complaints about its terms of service (Charlie discloses he's a Higgsfield creative partner). From there: Snap's $2,195 Specs launch on September 16th, and Evan Spiegel's candid admission that he doesn't expect them to sell well, which Rony compares to Jensen Huang's decade-plus of staying the course before Nvidia's breakout. The group also digs into Epic Games quietly offloading Sketchfab and ArtStation to the much smaller KitBash, and a wide-ranging debate on AI filmmaking sparked by a Chatham House Rules event with Google and the American Film Institute, including Rony's memorable comparison of AI-native filmmakers to Skrillex versus the full-orchestra, Abbey-Road approach of traditional Hollywood.Barmak Heshmat, founder and CEO of Brelyon, joins to make the case for immersive displays that skip the headset entirely. A former head of optics at the AR company Meta (not Facebook) and MIT computational imaging researcher, Barmak explains Brelyon's curved monitor, which uses monocular depth to create what he calls "a window to the virtual world" you look through rather than wear. The conversation covers why enterprise, not consumer, is where the technology is scaling first, a published study with Toyota on video pass-through windshields that could eliminate car glass entirely, and Barmak's longer-term vision for light field displays as the natural evolution beyond stereoscopic 3D.Key Moments: [03:35] Higgsfield's $400M raise and the backlash over its terms of service [07:35] Snap's $2,195 Specs and the Jensen Huang long-game comparison [11:35] Epic Games sheds Sketchfab and ArtStation to KitBash [17:35] Inside a Chatham House Rules AI filmmaking summit with Google and AFI [21:35] The Skrillex vs. Beatles theory of AI-native filmmaking [28:35] Barmak Heshmat joins to tell us about building the Brelyon's headset-less display [33:35] How monocular depth creates a "window to the virtual world" [46:35] A published study with Toyota on video pass-through windshields [53:35] The future: light field displays and headsets as an accessory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Andrew Salisbury became captivated by the biochemistry of coffee, he set a Guinness World Record jumping out of a helicopter tethered to a bungee cord over Cancun, part of a career that has swung between call center software, extreme sports, and now one of the country's fastest-growing coffee companies. In this conversation, the founder of Purity Coffee explains why much of the coffee on the market fails basic testing for mold and heavy metals, and walks through how various factors change how much of coffee's antioxidant benefit actually reaches your cup. He makes the case that coffee's health benefits come from its polyphenols and chlorogenic acids rather than its caffeine, a distinction he says the industry gets backward. Listeners will also hear about his newest venture, a honey partnership with an indigenous community in the Amazon, and why he thinks the choice of what you drink every single day matters more than most supplements.Bonus: Save 20% on your order at puritycoffee.com with code AGEISTJoin Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolyte mix for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments"It's not the caffeine in the coffee that gives you the health benefits.""You need to lab test [coffee] to make sure that it's free of mycotoxins.""I went from the million dollar sort of systems that we were selling that would take a year, year and a half, to selling 25 dollar bags of coffee."Connect with Andrew SalisburyPurity CoffeeLinkedInInstagram (Purity Coffee)Facebook (Purity Coffee)Connect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

Chelsea Lewis quit her corporate job in October 2025, took three months to rest, and started her independent consulting business in January 2026.By the time she recorded this episode, she had built a six-figure business in seven months, a current six-figure client engagement, a $20K-per-month advisory retainer proposal on the table, and a pipeline of $1.1 million.In Episode 284, Melisa Liberman sits down with Chelsea to find out exactly how she got from there to here, what she was doing that wasn't working, what changed, and what she's been doing doing to build the pipeline to where it stands today.Chelsea shares how she moved warm network conversations out of the friend zone, the value-first approach she's using to open new client relationships and get hired, the specific mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and how she changed her relationship with rejection.She also talks about what it means to run your business development like a scientist — collecting data, running experiments, and not letting outcomes define your worth as a business owner.If you're an independent consultant who knows you should be doing more with your network and your pipeline but can't seem to make it consistent, Chelsea's story is the one to listen to.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Introduction to Chelsea Lewis and her results[00:02] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:03] Chelsea's background  [00:09] Entrepreneurship as a learnable skill, not a personality trait [00:16] The scientist mindset: 137 rejections and counting [00:27] Moving warm network conversations out of the friend zone [00:28] Adding value tangibly before the engagement starts [00:34] Chelsea's results: six-figure business, $1.1M pipeline, $20K/month retainer [00:45] Advice for first-generation business ownersResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comGuest LinkedIn: Chelsea Lewis — linkedin.com/in/chelseamlewis/Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-284Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

David Craig is the author of the Bluebook: How Bold Leadership Unlocked a $27 Billion Success Story, and the former CEO of Refinitiv. David believes organizations rarely fail because of strategy or market conditions. They fail when complexity quietly replaces clarity, making it harder for people to make decisions, serve customers, and move the business forward. In this conversation, David shares the three warning signs he looks for when walking into a struggling company: unclear purpose, meeting overload, and a poor customer experience. David also discusses why creating belief and ownership matters more than having all the answers during transformation. If your organization feels slower, more complicated, or harder to lead than it should, this conversation offers practical lessons for simplifying complexity and leading change with greater clarity. Find episode 525 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | David Craig on When Complexity Becomes the Biggest Obstacle https://bit.ly/TLP-525 Key Moments [03:58] The moment he realized the organization was the obstacle [05:58] Are people, technology, and money the real system [07:22] Leadership practice that matters most in uncertainty [11:40] Is stagnation a leader or system failure [13:48] Creating belief and ownership through change [15:36] The sacrifice conviction actually demands [17:38] Three signs complexity is killing performance [20:00] Why nobody runs effective meetings anymore [23:32] The leadership lesson transformation books skip [25:35] What matters more than the rearview numbers [28:43] Who taught David to bring out the best in people [30:41] The one sentence that sums up the Blue Book Memorable Quotes "Maybe we're not the problem. Maybe the system's the problem." "Many companies thrive by repeating in the same way what works, what is successful, what are the systems that they put in place." "Certainty never really exists. You can rely on certain things happening, but not forever." "There is a mindset that says you embrace change and uncertainty. Some companies thrive on it." "The races are won on the corners, not the straights." "Transformation is a technical challenge, but it's an emotional journey." "Don't bullshit people, but actually say, look, if we get through this... just think how fast are its customers going to be for them." "Complexity is like a disease. And you don't always see it. That's the problem." "Don't build your title, build your CV." "Feeling is an undervalued attribute in leadership." "Success in life is not about one or two things. It's doing everything in the right way at the right time, with the right conviction you're going to succeed." "Success doesn't necessarily come from breakthrough innovation, but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone won't win a game or a battle. The win comes from basic blocking and tackling." Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com David Craig Website | www.bluebook.business David Craig LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/davidwicraig

If you're the parent who holds it all together, exhausted but wired, guilty when you rest, snapping over small things, this episode is for you. Dr. Tony Ebel shares the story of Sarah, a mom who looked completely put together but was quietly running on empty, and uses it to explain why so many high-achieving parents feel addicted to their own stress.Dr. Tony breaks down cortisol addiction and sympathetic dominance, the nervous system pattern that keeps your body stuck on the gas pedal with no access to the brake. He connects it directly to the same dysregulation and dysautonomia seen on scans in kids caught in The Perfect Storm, and explains why more willpower only makes it worse. By the end, you'll have a simple 5-step protocol, built to restore a depleted nervous system without adding one more thing to your calendar.-----Links & Resources:Learn more about the supplements discussed in this episode HERE.-----Key Moments:00:00 Are you addicted to your own stress? A parent gut check 02:00 Meet Sarah: the "together" mom who was falling apart inside 07:00 What is cortisol addiction and sympathetic dominance? 12:00 The gas pedal and brake pedal analogy for a stuck nervous system 16:00 Why parent burnout mirrors The Perfect Storm in kids 19:00 Why willpower makes nervous system dysregulation worse 22:00 Step 1: Anchor to a purpose you truly love 23:00 Step 2: Get neurologically-focused chiropractic care 27:00 Step 3: Protect your sleep at all costs 28:00 Step 4: The KHS Core 4 foundational supplements 32:00 Step 5: Move 5 to 6 times a week, constantly varied 34:00 Your nervous system is adaptable: two steps to take this week-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocsFacebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs NetworkYoutube: The PX DocsFor more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

Show Notes: Scott Spiezio   The Hardest Comeback What happens when you reach the pinnacle of success—and still find yourself fighting for your life? On this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with two-time World Series champion Scott Spiezio for a powerful conversation about what happened after the championships, the applause, and the fame. Baseball fans remember Scott for his unforgettable three-run home run in Game 6 of the 2002 World Series, helping the Anaheim Angels complete an incredible comeback on their way to the franchise's first World Series championship. He later captured another World Series title with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. But Scott's hardest comeback happened away from the baseball field. In his new memoir, The Hardest Comeback, and documentary, SPIEZIO, Scott opens up about his battle with addiction, financial collapse, arrests, broken relationships, and the loss of the identity he had built around baseball. Linda and Scott talk candidly about hitting rock bottom, recovery, forgiveness, faith, surrender, and what it takes to rebuild your life when you believe you've fallen too far. They also explore a powerful question: What if the greatest victory of your life isn't the one everyone applauds? Sometimes we believe we know exactly how our lives are supposed to unfold. We make our plans, chase success, and try to control the outcome. But Scott's story is a reminder that there can be something much bigger on the other side of surrender, and that our hardest chapters can ultimately become the ones that give someone else hope. In This Episode, You'll Hear About Scott's unforgettable 2002 World Series moment What was happening behind the scenes while he appeared to be living the dream Losing his identity after professional baseball His battle with addiction and the road to rock bottom The shame surrounding addiction, arrests, and broken relationships Learning to forgive yourself after making painful mistakes The role faith and surrender played in his comeback Why The Hardest Comeback was so difficult and necessary to write What Scott believes being a "champion" means today His message to anyone who believes they have fallen too far to come back Scott's memoir, The Hardest Comeback, is available now wherever books are sold. His documentary, SPIEZIO, premieres theatrically beginning September 10 in St. Louis, around the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship, and will later stream on Re-Discover TV.   Sound Bites "I visualized this moment every night." "I started drinking to deal with depression." "Cried out to God and He heard my cry." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scott Spizio's Journey 01:55 Scott's Baseball Highlights and Key Moments 04:42 The Pressure of the Big Moment in the 2002 World Series 06:26 Inside Scott's Inner World During Success 07:35 The Beginning of Struggles and Addiction 08:48 The Impact of Addiction on Scott's Life and Family 11:36 The Role of Faith and Surrender in Recovery 12:55 Miracles and Healing: A Turning Point 14:25 Lessons on Hope, Faith, and Rebuilding Life

JR is joined by Redblacks analyst on TSN 1200 James "Duke" Ellingson to discuss the Redblacks loss in Winnipeg, the groundhog day feeling around the team and the lack of execution on both sides of the ball.

Charlie, Ted, and Rony open on Mark Zuckerberg's new AI "manifesto," released, fittingly, via a call to The Verge's Alex Heath made from Meta Ray-Bans on a fishing boat. The group debates whether Zuckerberg's sudden embrace of open, on-device AI is a genuine philosophy or a business move from a company that can no longer out-build its rivals. From there: OpenAI and Google both cross a billion users, OpenAI's new strategy of acquiring companies outright (via its partner Thrive) to guarantee AI adoption rather than sell into it, and the eye-watering $2 billion price tag on an 80-person AI infrastructure startup.Mark Greget, founder and CEO of NuEyes, joins for the back half to make the case that enterprise, not consumer, is where smart glasses are proving their worth right now. Mark walks through a decade of building visualization tools for surgeons, from early low-vision devices to NuEyes' current surgical system, which one doctor used to cut a 10-plus hour procedure down to three. The conversation digs into the real ROI math hospitals run on OR time, why clinical outcomes (not consumer hype) are what get insurance companies to pay attention, and why Mark is staying heads-down on five surgical specialties instead of chasing every use case.Key Moments:[00:35] Zuckerberg's AI manifesto and the strategy behind it [07:05] OpenAI and Google cross a billion users [09:05] OpenAI's Thrive strategy: buying companies to guarantee AI adoption [11:05] The $2 billion AI infrastructure acquisition [16:05] Mark Greget joins to tell us what NuEyes has been up to over the last decade[43:35] The ROI math: what OR time is actually worth [45:35] From "nice to have" to critical path in the operating roomBrought to you by Zappar and Mattercraft, the leading visual development environment for immersive 3D web experiences. Start building at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Alexis, 80s supermodel turned integrative health practitioner and host of the podcast Unexpired, talks about the mindset shift that let her build a real estate career, a fitness certification, and a health practice, all after turning 64. She explains why she has chosen against surgery, how she manages her arthritis, and why she makes conscious health decisions in her weekly routine. Alexis also opens up about her instinct to over-explain herself to fans who criticize her changing appearance, and the wisdom that has slowly replaced that people-pleasing habit with peace. She closes with what keeps her looking forward at 66: a new grandson, a growing podcast, and a daily practice of gratitude.Join Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolyte mix for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments"When people see me and they see that I've aged, it reminds them, because they grew up with me, that they have aged also.""No fillers, no shots, no plaque injected in my face. I just don't want it.""I would say go at life with a grateful, joyful heart and be looking around the corner."Connect with Kim AlexisWebsite Unexpired InstagramFacebookLinkedInSuper Health: Kim's Stories of Getting Her Health BackConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

You've said it to yourself more than once."If I were just more consistent. If I could do a little bit every week, every day, I'd have a healthier pipeline."Most independent consultants have run that thought through their heads dozens of times.Here's the thing: consistency isn't the problem. And trying to fix consistency is solving the wrong problem.In Episode 283, Melisa Liberman makes a case that most independent consultants need to hear: the reason your pipeline is unreliable isn't that you lack discipline. It's that you've given yourself the wrong job. Melisa explains what the right business development focus actually is, and it's not finding clients. She also shares the story of Richard, a fully utilized consultant who understands that “being consistent” isn't the key to a healthy pipeline, and what he specifically does to keep his pipeline full.If you've been trying to solve your pipeline problem by being more consistent, listen to this episode before you create another checklist, routine, or plan that won't stick. Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why consistency isn't the solution to your pipeline problem[00:03] Agenda overview[00:04] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:05] Why the pipeline problem seems like a consistency problem [00:09] The real root cause [00:12] The solution [00:14] "But Melisa, I don't have enough time" [00:17] Richard's story [00:20] "But Melisa, I'm not established enough for this yet" [00:23] The question to stop asking and the one to start asking instead [00:25] Put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-283Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Why do so many AI projects fail to scale even when the technology works?In this episode, we explore a critical question in enterprise AI adoption: is the real barrier of technology, or is it leadership, governance, trust, and people readiness?KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Introduction 3:30 Why AI adoption assessments matter before scaling 5:46 Leadership vs. management in AI transformation 10:15 How to improve employee engagement in AI adoption 12:52 How to convince executives to support AI adoption 15:25 How many companies are investing in AI adoption 19:49 Dr. Marissa Alert's path into AI adoption consulting 22:01 AI governance, guardrails, and responsible adoption 25:22 What MDA Wellness does and how it supports organizations  In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Dr. Marissa Alert, a psychologist and human-centered AI adoption expert, about one of the biggest reasons AI initiatives underperform: organizations focus on tools, but overlook people, leadership, and governance.The discussion looks at AI adoption through a practical business lens. It explains why employee trust, psychological safety, leadership alignment, and clear decision-making often determine whether AI delivers return on investment or stalls after the pilot stage.You will learn why AI training alone is not enough, how resistance and disengagement show up during transformation, and why organizations need governance, guardrails, and stronger executive sponsorship to move from experimentation to sustainable adoption.If you are leading digital transformation, planning an enterprise AI rollout, or trying to improve adoption of generative AI, this episode offers practical insights to help turn AI investment into measurable business value.⸻ ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Marissa Alert is a psychologist, advisor, and human-centered AI adoption expert who helps executive teams address the behavioral, leadership, and trust barriers that slow enterprise AI adoption. She works with organizations to improve readiness, strengthen alignment, and turn AI strategy into measurable business results. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Yahoo Life, and The Guardian.  ABOUT THE HOST    Punit Bhatia is a privacy expert, trainer, and mentor who works with business and privacy leaders to build strong privacy culture, improve awareness, and make compliance a business priority. He has worked with professionals in more than 30 countries and helps leaders navigate the intersection of privacy, AI, governance, and trust.  ⸻ Resources & Links  Guest Links Marissa Alert • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissadalert/   Grow Skills (Privacy Courses & Insights) • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ • Website: https://growskills.store/  FIT4Privacy • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com • Podcast: https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast • Blog: https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog • YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy  Punit Bhatia • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com  Books  • Be Ready for GDPR • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance • Intro to GDPR • Be an Effective DPO 

Patrick Emmons is the founder of DragonSpears and president of Improving Chicago. For more than two decades, he has built, scaled, and sold technology companies while helping organizations develop stronger leaders and healthier teams. Patrick believes the strongest organizations don't depend on a few exceptional leaders. They grow because leaders are developed at every level. In our conversation, we explore why authentic leadership begins with accepting feedback before asking others to change, why coaching and consistent reinforcement develop stronger teams than annual performance reviews, and how building frontline leaders creates organizations that can grow without relying on micromanagement. If you're building a team that can grow beyond your own leadership, this conversation offers practical lessons for developing leaders throughout your organization. Find episode 524 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Patrick Emmons on The Best Leaders Build More Leaders https://bit.ly/TLP-524 Key Moments [03:55] Patrick's career journey and the leadership lessons he picked up along the way [08:11] The role sales and relationship-building play in entrepreneurial success [11:10] Selling Dragon Spears: what it feels like to let go of your baby [15:47] How selling the business reshaped Patrick's view on leadership [19:07] The secret to having difficult conversations [21:04] Why leaders avoid hard conversations, and how to break the pattern [24:02] What coaching kids sports teaches about coaching people at work [28:06] Coaching a remote team without the sideline advantage [30:45] How AI will reshape sales, selling, and human relationships [32:28] Why a candid, unscripted video beats a polished blog post [35:21] Becoming relevant to people before you try to sell to them Memorable Quotes "People can smell when you're not being real." "Your lack of success in the academic environment does not predict future success or lack thereof in the workplace." "Leadership at every level is something that's just not seen as much of a strategic advantage as it could be." "Things don't get better with time." "Kids are less complicated. They're less nuanced at hiding their things." "You've got to keep reinforcing, and you got to simplify the vernacular." "When you can simplify down, you can grow." "Become relevant to the people you want to sell to before you try to sell to them." "Humans buy from humans. Because of human problems, not software problems." "There's no greater self help program in the world than being an entrepreneur because you got nobody to blame but yourself." "Ask them what you can be doing better and you'd be amazed what you get out of it." "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Patrick Emmons Podcast| Innovation and the Digital Enterprise Podcast Patrick Emmon LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/patrickemmons

Looking back on 30 years together, we decided to do what we always swore we wouldn't: sit through a timeshare presentation—again. In this episode, we walk you through our journey from budget vacationers chasing Disney tickets to more seasoned travelers with a bit more money and a lot less patience for high-pressure sales tactics. We share why the allure of luxury accommodations wasn't enough to get us to sign on the dotted line, and why saying “no” can be your financial superpower.Key Moments & TimestampsNostalgia and Relationship Milestones: Reminiscing about meeting 30 years ago and reflecting on how much life (and vacation planning) can happen in three decades 00:03.Our First Timeshare Mistake: How being "cheap" and wanting free Disney passes landed us in the thick of a stressful sales room full of desperate pitches. We swore we'd never do it again 03:09.The “VIP” Tour in Mexico: From the moment we stepped into a beautiful Puerto Vallarta property, the sales tactics started with freebies, upgrades, and a breakfast buffet 06:11.Doing the Math: Unpacking the true costs of “vacation ownership,” including buy-in costs, booking, and hidden ten-year fees. The total investment over 20 years is shocking! 15:06, 22:15.Bait and Switch Tactics: Discovering that the best property isn't the standard everywhere and why the luxurious demo might not reflect what you actually get 17:41.Why We Said No—Firmly: The importance of pausing, resisting high-pressure “now-or-never” offers, and sticking to our commitment not to make emotional decisions on the spot 24:48.The Power of Planning Vacations Debt-Free: Tips on booking, budgeting, and making memories without signing up for a lifetime of fees (or regrets) 35:03.Why You Should Tune InWe pull back the curtain on the real tactics used to lure travelers into timeshare deals and share exactly why we walked away, even when the offer was tempting. If you've ever wondered whether these glossy presentations are truly a path to smarter vacations or just another financial trap, our firsthand account gives you the clarity (and calculations) you need. Plus, we drop actionable tips on how to enjoy dream trips without new debt.Who This Episode Is ForThis episode is perfect for anyone feeling the pressure to sign up for a timeshare, those who want to travel more without going into debt, and couples or families who value making smart, informed decisions about their money. If you love travel, hate regrets, or simply want a peek behind the “vacation ownership” curtain, this one's for you. This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorthOur website: www.forbetterandworth.comGet Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlightConnect with us:Instagram: @forbetterandworthYouTube: @forbetterandworthEricka: @erickayoungofficialChris: @1cbyoung

Episode Summary Australia are finally back in Test cricket, and Menners and Damien Watson preview the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. They discuss the pressure on Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green, whether Australia's ageing Test side needs to start planning for the future, and make some big predictions for the next 12 months of Australian cricket. The guys also discuss Travis Head's back-to-back AB Medal, the surprisingly casual awards ceremony, Bharat Sundaresan's Stuart Broad Logies campaign, the complex Ash Gardner and Georgia Voll situation, The Hundred and the infamous Andrew Symonds fishing incident. Key Moments (2:15) Australia vs Bangladesh Preview — Bangladesh's disastrous tour match raises questions about whether they can compete with Australia. (5:17) Weatherald, Labuschagne & Green Under Pressure — Three Australian batsmen with plenty to prove in the opening Test. (13:06) Is Australia's Test Team Too Old? — The guys debate whether Australia should start blooding younger players before the inevitable rebuild. (17:15) Australia's Next 12 Months — Predictions for Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand, India, the World Test Championship and the Ashes. (23:44) Travis Head Wins the AB Medal — Head takes back-to-back medals, but the guys question the casual presentation and lack of ceremony. (27:56) Bharat's Stuart Broad Love-In — Menners takes aim at Bharat Sundaresan's campaign to get Stuart Broad a Logie. (31:08) Ash Gardner, Georgia Voll & The Power Imbalance Debate — A detailed discussion about relationships, leadership and potential conflicts of interest in Australian women's cricket. (43:33) Andrew Symonds' Fishing Incident Revisited — The infamous Darwin fishing story leads to a broader discussion about Symonds, Monkeygate and Cricket Australia's treatment of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can AI make founders more efficient without making business less human?Recorded around a real fireside, this special episode of Building The Brand brings together Ideas Fest founders Frankie James and Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE with $100M exited founder Andrew Hulbert for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, business growth and founder loneliness in 2026.Connect with Ideas Fest:https://ideasfest.uk/Want more from Building The Brand? Connect here:https://buildingthebrand.co.uk/newsletterWith customers spending more carefully, operating costs remaining high and AI changing how companies work, Frankie, Dyan, Andrew and James discuss why building a successful business has become more challenging - but also why the right founders now have access to more powerful tools than ever before.They chat about why most businesses are barely scratching the surface of AI, how founders can use automation to remove repetitive administration and why simply using ChatGPT to create social media content is unlikely to provide a lasting competitive advantage.Plus Andrew shares the practical lessons behind building his business from a bedroom start-up into a business generating more than £50 million in annual revenue.KEY MOMENTS:0:00 — Welcome to Founders By The Fireside01:29 — The state of UK entrepreneurship in 202601:52 — How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting business03:52 — Using AI to automate business administration05:46 — Why most businesses are barely using AI properly06:11 — The businesses that will win in the AI era07:04 — The danger of building a business entirely on AI08:27 — Why AI is increasing demand for human connection10:04 — Why community-led business events are growing11:34 — Founder loneliness and the reality of entrepreneurship13:24 — Using networking events to build a personal brand16:40 — Growing Ideas Fest from 1,200 attendees20:39 — How the first Ideas Fest was launched22:13 — Why cancelling can sometimes be the right business decision24:56 — Why sustainable business scaling takes experience26:47 — The hidden costs of running a major business event31:07 — How entrepreneur awards can build credibility32:13 — Why founders need to escape their industry bubble33:18 — The power of networking across different industries35:53 — Why SMEs are critical to the UK economy38:38 — How to scale a business from £1m to £10m40:06 — Finding the founder skill you should go all in on40:54 — When founders need to start hiring and delegating41:16 — How £1m investment helped Pareto scale beyond £20m41:42 — Delegating without losing company culture43:54 — Using AI for finance, customer service and operations44:38 — What 25 years of fast-growth business data reveals45:20 — The three foundations of sustainable business growth45:53 — Why hiring and developing great people comes first46:08 — Managing cash and finance during business growth46:25 — Why customer retention beats customer acquisition48:11 — Growing your business alongside fast-growth customers48:48 — Working with ASOS, Deliveroo and Paddy Power Betfair52:16 — Why entrepreneurs should attend Ideas Fest53:30 — How founder communities combat business loneliness57:11 — Why accessibility makes Ideas Fest different59:48 — Why great businesses often start by solving your own problem

Charlie, Ted, and Rony open with the White House's decision to keep its "voluntary" AI safety framework secret, despite it being co-written with the same companies it's meant to evaluate. The conversation turns into a real debate about why Congress has stepped back from its constitutional role in regulating AI, and whether that changes after November. From there: the EU's AI Act goes live with mandatory content labeling, OpenAI's frontier models jumping their sandbox to vandalize Hugging Face, and Disney's new deal letting TikTok creators remix its IP, following the collapse of its similar arrangement with OpenAI's Sora.Cortney Harding, founder of Friends With Holograms, joins for a wide-ranging back half. She makes the case that the backlash against Meta's camera-equipped smart glasses is disproportionate to any actual harm, and connects it to a broader "vibes are bad" moment in tech sentiment tied to layoffs and a shaky economy. The group digs into Snap's upcoming $2,500 Specs launch, why enterprise (not consumer) is the more realistic path for smart glasses right now, and Rony's long-view bet that XR has an "Nvidia moment" coming once the supply chain catches up. They close on AI's effect on jobs, UBI, and whether the social contract between tech companies and workers is already broken.Key Moments:[01:35] AI regulation news and the fight over Congress's role[09:35] EU AI Act goes live, plus AI models breaching their own sandboxes[13:35] Disney's TikTok deal and the fan-content strategy behind it[17:35] Cortney Harding joins and doesn't miss a beat[24:35] UBI, the broken social contract, and AI's effect on jobs[41:35] Snap's $2,500 Specs and the case for enterprise over consumer[52:35] Rony's prediction: XR's coming "Nvidia moment"Brought to you by Zappar and Mattercraft, the leading visual development environment for immersive 3D web experiences. Start building at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some stories you hear that stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Wieser, a husband, father and author of We Did It, to talk about a journey through pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage, PTSD, grief and a fight to become a father that lasted more than a decade. Nathan and his wife Lucy endured loss after loss. But nothing could prepare them for the day their daughter Mary died during birth, while Lucy herself was fighting to stay alive. Nathan remembers sitting alone in a hospital hallway waiting for one thing: to hear his daughter cry. The cry never came. What followed were years of grief, trauma and fear before they found the courage to try again.Then came Otto. Born at just 26 weeks and weighing only two pounds, Otto spent 121 days in the NICU fighting through emergency surgeries, sepsis and moments when his parents didn't know if he would survive.In this episode:Losing their daughter Mary during childbirth and nearly losing Lucy tooThe miscarriages, grief and PTSD that followed their devastating lossFinding the courage to try for another child after years of traumaOtto's premature birth and the terrifying 121-day fight for his life in the NICUHow loss changed Nathan's perspective on fatherhood, marriage and what truly mattersThis is an incredibly raw conversation about losing children, surviving trauma, marriage, fatherhood and finding hope when life has given you every reason to stop believing things can get better.This conversation gave me a lot to think about as a father. I think it will do the same for you.Key Moments:00:00 Waiting for a Cry That Never Came06:22 The Diagnosis No Parent Is Ready For12:38 The Moment Everything Went Horribly Wrong18:04 Telling His Wife Their Baby Had Died24:19 Could They Ever Try for a Baby Again?28:17 Losing Their Twins Without a Heartbeat31:12 The Phone Call That Saved His Life36:45 Meeting His Two-Pound Son for the First Time41:42 The NICU Nightmare Begins47:25 His Heart Stopped Again49:13 The Miracle Doctors Couldn't Explain52:06 They Finally Got Home... Then Lost Everything54:15 Walking Through Hell to Find Their Miracle58:28 The Best and Worst of the Medical System1:00:36 Why He Gave Up Alcohol for His SonConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Nathan Wieser:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanwieser/We Did It by Nathan Wieser (Author): https://www.amazon.com/We-Did-perspective-enduring-miscarriages/dp/B0FLVTTHPY/

In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Director of the Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory and Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche mission, shares insights on leading high-stakes, technical teams. She explains the objectives and significance of the Psyche mission—humanity's first deep exploration of a metal-rich asteroid—and offers a detailed look at her role as principal investigator. The discussion covers leadership challenges, including leading with responsibility but limited authority, fostering open communication, and the value of surfacing problems early. Elkins-Tanton also addresses the unique pressures placed on teams during COVID-19 and strategies for maintaining effective collaboration across dispersed workforces. The episode concludes with reflections on the scientific mysteries of asteroid 16 Psyche and the excitement of pioneering new frontiers in space science.Timestamps for Key Moments:02:34: Explanation of the Psyche mission's goals and significance04:36: The principal investigator role defined07:00: Leading without formal authority10:24: Transition from technical work to leading teams14:42: The importance of surfacing bad news early17:45: Creating a culture where junior team members can speak up25:20: Leadership challenges during COVID-1931:16: Scientific questions guiding the Psyche mission32:33: Upcoming mission milestones

Elizabeth April — remote viewer, galactic channeler and author — sits with Neil for Portal To Ascension. She says everything she has remote viewed for the past fifteen years is now surfacing in the Epstein files, and that when she tapped into 2026 she saw a giant nuclear mushroom cloud — the same vision four or five Monroe Institute remote viewers reported independently. She lays out a 2025–2028 collapse of the old system, a disclosure soft launch through declassified documents, and a Galactic Federation ultimatum to world governments: say something, or we will.

​What is the connection between Skinwalker Ranch, UFOs, and ancient Biblical demons? Today, we uncover the dark secrets of spiritual corruption and interdimensional entities. We analyze how the Hitchhiker Effect terrorized government scientists and explore whether the veil between worlds is finally thinning.  @TheSoulTrap

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.Some things feel like they'll last forever. Like the life you've built, the people you love, and the plans you've made. But Jesus reminds us how fragile it all really is — not to fill us with fear, but to free us from holding too tightly to what was never meant to last.There's a surprising kind of hope that grows when you realize history is moving somewhere on purpose. Even when the world feels unsteady, when obedience is costly, or even when tomorrow isn't promised. The goal isn't to figure out the timeline. It's to live awake today. To loosen our grip on what fades, hold tightly to what endures, and be ready whenever the King returns.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on August 9, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:05) Message: Everything Is Temporary, But Jesus Is Coming Back(13:38) The Temple Feels Permanent, But Everything Is Temporary(16:14) Wars and Disasters Are Birth Pains, Not the End(18:41) The Holy Spirit Gives Us Words, and We Stand Firm Under Persecution(23:09) God Limits Our Suffering and Warns Against False Christs(30:58) The Son of Man Returns in Glory to Gather His Elect(35:52) No One Knows the Day, So Stay Awake and Keep Working(36:42) Don't Put Off Until Tomorrow What Obedience Requires Today

Sometimes the Bible can feel like one long list of rules.Do this. Don't do that. Behave this way. Avoid that.It's easy to read Paul's letter to Titus and come away wondering if following Jesus is mostly about checking the right boxes.This week, we explored the deeper purpose behind Paul's instructions. Again and again, he points beyond behavior to something much bigger: the kind of people—and the kind of community—God is forming. A church whose lives reflect grace, integrity, generosity, and love in ways that make the good news of Jesus visible to the world around them.Because faith isn't just about following rules.It's about becoming the kind of people the world can't help but notice.Key TakeawaysThe Bible was written for us, but it wasn't originally written to us.Paul's instructions always point to a deeper purpose through the repeated phrase, "so that..."Christian formation is about becoming, not simply behaving.We participate in transformation, but the Holy Spirit is the one who does the refining.The church is called to live in a way that makes the way of Jesus attractive to the world around it.Key Moments00:00 Why "Because I said so" never satisfies us03:12 Understanding Titus and the world of Crete05:05 Is Christianity just a list of rules?09:14 The two words that change how we read Titus: "So that..."12:20 Grace comes before transformation14:09 The Holy Spirit does the refining15:02 Becoming the kind of people who point others to Jesus17:09 Discovering your own "so that"Scripture ReferencesTitus 1–3Titus 2Titus 3:4–7Reflection QuestionIf someone watched the way you lived this week, what would they learn about Jesus?Connect With UsThe invitation of Titus isn't to earn God's love by following more rules. It's to participate in the Spirit's ongoing work of becoming people whose lives reflect the grace we've already received. As we're transformed, our lives become an invitation—helping others catch a glimpse of the beauty of Jesus.If this message encouraged you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and stay connected with Westwinds Church as we continue exploring the books of the Bible together.

Episode Summary  In this message from Acts 13, we see how the church at Antioch listened together, fasted, and responded when the Holy Spirit called Barnabas and Saul to be sent out. This sermon invites us to consider how God speaks, how community helps confirm calling, and how making room for God can shape our next faithful step.Key Takeaways  - Fasting helps create intentional space to pay attention to God and listen for his voice.  - Calling is often discerned in community, not just in isolation.  - God may confirm calling through desire, gifting, and the encouragement of others.  - Faithful obedience can be costly, but God uses it for mission and encouragement.  - God has purpose for every believer, even when the next step feels unclear.Key Moments  - [03:58] Acts 13:1–3 introduces the church at Antioch and the sending of Barnabas and Saul  - [10:48] Fasting is highlighted as a regular part of the church's worship, prayer, and discernment  - [17:11] The church confirms a calling God had already placed on Paul and Barnabas  - [21:55] A practical turn: what this story means for personal calling and the role of community  - [28:52] Invitation to trust Jesus and respond to God's call through prayerScripture References  - Acts 13  - Acts 13:1-3  - Acts 13:2  - Acts 13:3  - Acts 1:8  - Acts 2  - Acts 9  - Acts 13-14  - Matthew 14:28-31Reflection Question  Where might God be inviting you to make more room for his voice and take one faithful next step in response?Connect With Us  If this message encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and pass it along to someone who may need clarity or encouragement in their calling. We'd also love for you to stay connected with your church community and keep leaning into prayer, discernment, and mission together.

At the end of every season, Editor Steve Ewing assembles an episode built from his favorite moments from each episode.  Whether you have listened to the all of the episodes or just want to get a taste of Season 11, we hope that you enjoy this trip through the past 12 episodes of Reality Escape Pod.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

 This past week saw mixed performances in the stock market – large-cap stock indexes continued to climb with the NASDAQ leading the way with a 2.3% increase due to strong earnings from major tech companies, but mid and small-cap indexes saw declines due to announcements from the Federal Reserve. It’s a tech-focused show this week as the shop digs into the large-cap bump, reveals which small and mid-caps are worth hanging on to, and why precious metals are showing signs of life at GLD and COPX. In this video for educational purposes only, Don Vandenbord, Connor Bates, Todd Thomas, & Ted Zhang host The Your Money Video Podcast + Live Trading and Watchlist Stocks to Study. Key Moments from the Show 00:00 – Opening Bell 01:00 – This Week in the Markets 12:30 – Signs of Life in Precious Metals – GLD, GDX, COPX, CPER, PIK, FCX 19:30 – Volume Catalysts – CHYM, TWLO, ABNB, PLTR, AMZN, MSFT 25:00 – Signs of an Uptrend – ARKG, XBI, NTRA, TWIST, NGH 31:45 – One Last Look at the S&P 500 The Your Money Radio Podcast covers general topics and investment ideas for research. It is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and is NOT meant to be investment advice. If you want or need investment advice, contact your own advisors or ⁠reach out to Revere Asset Management⁠ for individual investment advice. For more information contact us. The post LARGE CAPS UP, SMALL CAPS DOWN AS TECH BOOMS | Your Money Podcast Ep. 602 appeared first on Revere Asset Management.

On his intake form, he wrote one word: skeptical. By the last night of his retreat, he said something completely different. In this bonus student spotlight episode, Emily Fletcher sits down with Danny, an optometrist, father, and husband who came to Ziva Magic a self-proclaimed skeptic and left, in his own words, a believer in magic. Danny is exactly the kind of person this work is built for: logical, raised to equate happiness with achievement, and never once spiritual before this. He joined on what he calls a rather last-minute decision, simply because the message on Emily's podcast resonated. Danny shares the words that confused him at first—download, container, frequency—and how it felt to finally understand them. He describes the moment magic stopped being abstract and started showing up in a cup of tea, on a paddleboard, and playing trucks with his son. And he offers one of the clearest metaphors this show has heard for why logic alone isn't enough: a brand new laptop that never gets plugged into Wi-Fi. In this episode, Danny explores: The one word on his intake form, and the very different words he said on his last night Why he introduces himself as father, husband, optometrist, in that order Life before Ziva Magic: pure logic, no spirituality, and a constant need to do more Why the dream itself was never the point, and what it actually indicates His wife and coworkers noticing he's “happier at work now” The jargon that confused him at first, and how he'd define magic now Planting his first garden at 46, and finding actual magic in a carrot The Wi-Fi analogy: why a great brain disconnected from spirit doesn't get far Reclaiming the word pleasure, from tea to paddleboarding to playing trucks with his son Waking up the body's own internal pharmacy, without any substances Key Moments: 00:49 – His intake form: “I'm skeptical” to “I believe in magic” 02:54 – Life before Ziva Magic: pure logic, no spirituality 04:17 – Giving himself permission to ask what he actually wants 06:44 – The biggest shift: trusting things will fall into place 09:24 – The old pattern: always doing more to make his parents happy 10:00 – His wife's report: “you're happier at work now” 11:23 – The words that confused him: download, container, frequency 12:18 – Defining magic in his own words 15:24 – Planting his first garden, and finding magic in a carrot 18:58 – The Wi-Fi analogy: a great laptop that was never plugged in 21:27 – Reclaiming pleasure in tea, paddleboarding, and playing trucks with his son 22:47 – Waking up the internal pharmacy, and the lizard brain ✨ The Ziva Experience is open for enrollment. This is the final window. Meditation to dissolve stress at the root. Embodied manifesting to turn your emotions into fuel. A mantra ceremony and a community built to hold you through all of it. Doors close Fri, Aug 7 at 11:59p ET. Enroll now

A mix of behind-the-scenes website and server troubleshooting before moving into a wide-ranging conversation about UFO claims near the moon, a SpaceX rocket impact on the lunar surface, strange hexagonal patterns on Mars, AI replacing manual work, book digitization and rare book destruction, Canadian "hate incident" policing, and older political and media manipulation examples. Main Topics Covered 1) Website migration and AI workflow The hosts discuss moving their site to a cloud-based setup, initial downtime, and how AI tools are now capable of doing large administrative tasks like SEO audits and spreadsheet comparisons across an entire website. 2) Moon anomalies and UFO speculation The conversation turns to a reported study from Ukrainian astronomers claiming unusual objects near the moon, followed by debate over a SpaceX upper-stage impact, whether the moon "rang like a bell," and whether the timing of these events is suspicious. 3) Mars patterns and possible trace fossils The hosts look at hexagonal patterns on Mars and compare them to trace fossils on Earth, pushing back on the idea that every unusual formation is just "paradolia." 4) AI, books, and cultural memory A long segment focuses on book digitization, concerns about destroying originals after scanning, rare books, Bibles, occult texts, and the cultural value of preserving physical copies. 5) Canada's hate speech and policing debate The show shifts into Canadian politics, including police guidance on "hate-bias incidents," the expansion of non-criminal speech policing, and concerns about subjective enforcement. 6) Public sector, GDP, and the Canadian economy The hosts review statistics showing how much of Canada's economy depends on taxes, transfers, government jobs, and retirees, arguing that GDP can obscure the real productive base. 7) RFK Jr., DARPA, and AI-enabled bio risks A major discussion centers on biomedical research, gain-of-function concerns, DARPA's interest in AI-enabled bio threats, and the possibility that major AI companies now shape policy as much as governments do. 8) Historical political interference The episode closes with examples of foreign influence in elections, especially JFK-era pressure on Canadian politics, followed by broader reflections on media manipulation and political corruption.     To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. 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You met them at an event. Or through a LinkedIn message. Or an intro you asked for.However you found them, you thought the conversation you had was good. They showed real interest and said to follow up.So you did.And then nothing.If you're like most independent consultants, you've got a stack of these. People you went out and found, who seemed genuinely interested, and then went silent.You did the work to create the lead.You had the conversation.And it still died on the vine.They ghost you.They say they'll circle back, and don't.They're genuinely interested on Tuesday and unreachable on Wednesday.Here's the thing. It's not random. And it's not you being bad at sales.There are five specific reasons outbound leads stall out before they become clients. Most consultants are tripping over three or four of them at once and don't even know it.In Episode 282, Melisa Liberman walks you through all fiveY, and gives you the root cause and concrete fix for each one. You'll spot the ones costing you clients right now.You'll hear the mindset shift sitting underneath all five.And you'll know exactly what to do differently in your next outbound conversation.If you're generating conversations and watching them stall or go nowhere, this is the episode that tells you why, and what to do about it.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why outbound leads are different and why this episode matters[00:03] Agenda overview[00:04] Companion resource: free live training at icworkshop.info[00:06] Why the source of the lead changes your entire business development process[00:09] Overview of the five reasons and what they have in common[00:33] The mindset underneath all five reasons[00:36] Put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Free live training: How to Always Have Your Next Consulting Client Lined Up Without the Constant Pressure. Register at www.ICworkshop.infoFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-282Want More?Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

To learn more about the Let's Grow Leaders Performance Management training, click here.What if three leadership communication skills could eliminate 90% of your performance management conversations?When your team doesn't remember a critical message, leaves a meeting with different expectations, or agrees to deadlines without discussing competing priorities, productivity suffers. In this episode, you'll learn three practical ways to keep everyone focused, confirm that communication has actually happened, and uncover barriers that could prevent success.You'll learn how to:Use five-by-five communication to reinforce critical messages at least five times in five different ways.Check for understanding so you know the message received is the message you intended to send.Schedule the finish by discussing feasibility, resources, and competing priorities before making a calendar commitment.For more creative ways to reinforce important messages, explore these 101 remote team communication approaches.Press play now to learn three communication skills that can help your team stay focused, work more productively, and avoid unnecessary performance management conversations.Key Moments for Stronger Leadership Communication02:50 – Make your most important messages stick.Discover why one-time communication isn't enough when you need your team to internalize a critical message.08:35 – Stop mistaking silence for understanding.Learn how a quick check for understanding can reveal confusion and confirm that everyone knows what happens next.14:26 – Replace vague deadlines with clear commitments.Explore how scheduling the finish creates a conversation about feasibility, competing priorities, and available resources.19:09 – Eliminate performance problems before they begin.See how these three communication skills improve focus, increase efficiency, and reveal structural issues that could prevent successLeadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts. Smart Travel Podcast Show Notes and Episode OverviewIn this episode, we travel deep into British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest — a 6.4‑million‑hectare expanse of fjords, islands, river estuaries, and ancient forest — to witness one of the planet's rarest animals: the white‑furred Kermode bear, known to the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation as the Spirit Bear. Fewer than 150 are believed to exist, making any encounter feel improbable, almost mythical.Our guest, travel writer James Ross, recounts his journey aboard the historic tugboat MV Swell, an intimate expedition vessel operated by Maple Leaf Adventures. His story takes us from the docks of Kitimat into remote estuaries, salmon‑choked creeks, and wildlife‑rich channels where bears, whales, sea lions, and otters animate one of Earth's most dynamic ecosystems.Key Moments from the EpisodeThe Search for the Spirit BearJames describes the quiet, reverent approach to Riordan Creek on Gribbell Island, guided by Marvin Robinson of the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation. The group waits silently on viewing platforms as the last salmon fight upstream — a ritual that draws bears from the forest.Then it happens. A pale figure emerges from the trees:“A bear suddenly appeared, its creamy fur luminous against the dark shoreline.”The Spirit Bear moves with deliberate grace, fishing with what James calls “an old ceremony,” lifting her head with a salmon in her jaws as water streams from her muzzle. She glances toward the group — aware, but unbothered — before returning to the hunt.A Brush with Black BearsUpstream, James encounters a black bear sow and cub approaching within ten feet. Marvin's advice: stay calm. The bears pass by, focused entirely on salmon. It's a moment of exhilaration and humility in the presence of wild animals.Life Aboard the SwellThe Swell becomes home for the eight‑day voyage — a restored 88‑foot tugboat with six cabins and a crew of five, including a whale scientist and a South African chef. Days unfold with kayaking, wildlife viewing, gourmet meals, and nights spent anchored under star‑filled skies.Wildlife EverywhereThe rainforest reveals its full cast:Grizzlies feeding in river estuariesRiver otters slipping through shallowsSeals and sea lions hauled out on rocksPods of dolphins surfing the bowBald eagles, osprey, goshawks, murrelets, auklets, turnstones, shearwaters, cormorantsHumpback whales bubble‑net feedingOrcas surrounding a sea lion colony in a dramatic natural standoffJames recalls the crew calling it “whale soup.”Conservation and the Future of the RainforestThe Great Bear Rainforest was nearly lost to industrial logging. Its protection came through a rare alliance between conservationists, Indigenous communities, and the timber industry — “one of the most significant conservation successes in modern Canadian history.”But new threats loom: increased tanker traffic, noise, and ship strikes in whale feeding grounds. The balance between land and sea remains fragile.A Journey That Stays With YouAs the Swell heads toward Bella Bella on the final morning, James watches sea otters drifting in kelp, mothers cradling pups on their bellies. He closes with a sentiment that defines the episode:“I knew this was one journey I would carry with me long after it ended.”About Maple Leaf AdventuresMaple Leaf Adventures offers small‑ship expedition cruises throughout coastal British Columbia and Alaska. Their philosophy: “People protect what they love, and you can't love something until you've experienced it.”Learn more at MapleLeafAdventures.com or call 1‑888‑599‑5323.GuestJames Ross — travel, outdoor adventure, and ranch writer based in Muskoka, Ontario.Check out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.

Purpose isn't something you find once and follow forever. It's something you practice every day. Tom Rath is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of StrengthsFinder 2.0, How Full Is Your Bucket?, Eat Move Sleep, and his latest book, What's the Point?: Turning Purpose Into Your Daily Superpower. After decades studying what helps people thrive, Tom believes we've been thinking about purpose all wrong. Instead of waiting to discover some singular calling, he argues that purpose is built through the choices we make and the questions we ask every day—starting with one simple question: What's the point? In our conversation, we explore why leadership has become too self-focused instead of centered on what others need, how small daily decisions shape a meaningful life, and why the rise of AI makes human judgment, relationships, and genuine conversations more valuable than ever. If you're looking to lead with greater intention, make better decisions, and build work that truly matters, this episode offers a practical framework for turning purpose into something you live—not just something you chase. Find episode 523 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Tom Rath on The Daily Question That Changes How You Lead https://bit.ly/TLP-523 Key Moments [04:03] The leadership belief Tom has changed his mind about in six years [05:42] Why purpose isn't a grand concept, it's built into every hour [08:34] Passion vs. meaning vs. purpose, and why "follow your passion" is bad advice [11:12] Balancing self, purpose, and business reality — managing the leadership "triad" [14:46] The radiologist study: how a simple photo changed diagnostic accuracy [17:10] Why leaders are the worst role models for well-being, and what to do about it [20:51] How AI is rewriting the social contract between responding and creating [22:55] Success vs. usefulness, and what headstones actually say [24:40] The "two deaths" — Jim's take on legacy and what outlives us [28:18] The one habit leaders can't skip: modeling, not mandating [32:29] The single question Tom believes every leader should ask daily [35:41] How Tom's view on team fabric vs. self-understanding evolved since StrengthsFinder [37:20] The common thread across all of Tom's books, from bucket-filling to purpose Memorable Quotes "Purpose is really something that you build into every hour of your day." "I think being useful is a lot more important [than being successful]." "Success and achievement push you further into the hamster wheel in a lot of cases." "If the hour is your currency and the response is your hammer, you will have the first jobs to be automated and displaced." "Leaders on average are the worst role models in that regard, full stop." "The more time you spend focusing on your own happiness and how to make yourself happy, that has diminishing returns and doesn't really work out as well as most people imagine." "You don't always know that you have tomorrow. You got to do it today." "Our strengths are only relevant in the context of a relationship or a contribution to the world." "The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity." - Leo Tolstoy Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Tom Rath Website | tomrath.org/careersight Tom Rath LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/trath Tom Rath episode | TLP198: Life's Great Question - with Tom Rath

We dove into the latest updates on student loan rules and what the changes mean for everyone from recent grads to parents planning for their kids' education. We shared our personal experiences with student debt, how it shaped our early marriage, and what strategies we learned along the way. If you're feeling overwhelmed by loan payments resuming, have kids heading to college, or just want a smarter way to manage education costs, this episode is packed with practical insights and a few hard-earned laughs.Key Moments & TakeawaysRemembering the Pain of Student DebtWe opened up about how our $451.21 monthly payment haunted us long after we paid it off, a number forever etched in our minds 01:23.Understanding the New LegislationWe broke down how the One Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and the end of the SAVE Act impact payments, interest, and plan options, especially with loan servicers reactivating payments after a long pause 06:40.Critical 90-Day Decision WindowWe highlighted why it's urgent to act now: you have just 90 days to select your repayment plan before getting auto-enrolled into the highest default payment 07:46.Strategies for Paying Less or Avoiding DebtWe discussed practical options for parents, from 529s and scholarships to community college and military routes, sharing exactly what worked for our kids and how we involved them in scholarship applications 13:27, 15:26.The Hidden Stress of Student LoansWe empathized with listeners about the anxiety that can come with restarting payments and why tackling loan debt head-on is crucial for your financial and mental health 23:39.Employer Benefits & Loan ForgivenessWe explained new employer matching programs, the realities of loan forgiveness and what to ask your HR department 24:41.Smart Choices and Future PlanningWe wrapped up with our best advice: why school choice, program selection, and due diligence make all the difference and how even high-achieving kids need guidance to avoid massive debt 30:14, 33:40.Why You Should Tune InWe bring real talk, real stories, and proven strategies—plus a look at major changes that could impact your wallet for decades. You'll leave knowing your options, pitfalls to avoid, and the small details that make a big difference in student loan survival.Who This Episode Is ForWe made this episode specifically for:Anyone with active student loans wondering about the new rulesParents preparing to send kids to college (or currently footing the bill)Graduates weighing consolidation, refinancing, or forgivenessAnyone thinking about higher education without drowning in debtJoin us for a candid, practical journey toward financial clarity and peace of mind on your education investment! This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorthOur website: www.forbetterandworth.comGet Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlightConnect with us:Instagram: @forbetterandworthYouTube: @forbetterandworthEricka: @erickayoungofficialChris: @1cbyoung

Can a frustrated dad with no fashion experience build one of the biggest brands in women's football?Connor Stanbridge is the founder of Footballher, a women's football clothing and sportswear brand created specifically for women and girls.Connect with Footballherhttps://footballher.co.uk/Want more from Building The Brand? Connect here:https://buildingthebrand.co.uk/newsletterThe idea began during the Women's Euro 2022, when Connor tried to buy football clothing for his young daughter and discovered that most major retailers offered little beyond boys' kits or poorly fitting unisex products. After finding that thousands of other parents and players had experienced the same problem, he left his existing business and committed to building the solution.Using TikTok to document the journey, Connor built a community before footballher had produced a single product, gathered direct feedback from women and girls outside football stadiums and grew an email waiting list of 15,000 people before launch.In this episode, Connor explains how to validate an idea without a marketing budget, turn social media followers into customers, build products through community feedback, find manufacturers, manage stock and compete against global sportswear brands by creating a brand people genuinely want to belong to.KEY MOMENTS:0:00 — Can a girl dad build the biggest brand in women's football?01:04 — The Oxford Street shopping trip that inspired footballher03:22 — Turning a frustrating customer experience into a business idea05:13 — Discovering the lack of clothing designed for women footballers07:30 — Why naivety can be a founder's greatest advantage08:11 — Building an audience before creating the product08:49 — Using TikTok when you have no marketing budget10:38 — Why footballher became a community-led brand11:11 — Crowdsourcing product ideas outside football stadiums13:18 — Creating the footballher Black Card14:28 — The moment strangers recognised Connor before the brand launched16:11 — Listening to customers without designing by committee18:28 — Turning social media followers into an email waiting list19:19 — Getting locked out of TikTok one week before launch20:48 — How long it really takes to develop a clothing product22:34 — Why Connor refused to use print-on-demand clothing23:55 — The first footballher sale and learning through small product drops25:02 — Hiring an experienced sportswear designer26:53 — Contacting up to 200 factories and manufacturers29:26 — Why followers do not automatically become customers30:33 — The lesson that changed footballher's product strategy31:21 — Why selling out can create serious business problems32:11 — Competing with Nike, Adidas and global sportswear brands34:12 — Building community as a competitive advantage35:04 — Bringing more than 100 women and girls together at footballher's first event37:02 — Moving from founder-led storytelling to a professional brand39:48 — The opportunity to create football kits for professional clubs41:19 — Using TikTok, Instagram and Meta retargeting together42:52 — Scaling the business without breaking its foundations45:45 — Why girls need to see women playing football48:09 — Connor's three-to-five-year vision for footballher

In this episode, I sit down with Jaclyn Rose, a mental health advocate whose life has been shaped by unimaginable loss. Jaclyn shares the heartbreaking story of losing her uncle to suicide, her father to addiction, and years later, her older brother to the very same battle. Rather than allowing grief to harden her heart, she chose to understand it.This conversation challenged the way I think about addiction, mental health, suicide, grief, and what it truly means to love someone who is suffering. We talk about the silence that often surrounds these struggles, why shame keeps so many families trapped, and how healing begins when we stop asking, “How could you do this to us?” and start asking, “What pain were you carrying?”In this episode:Losing her uncle, father, and brother to suicide and addictionThe text message from her dad hours before he unexpectedly diedWhy shame and silence make grief even harder to carryWhat addiction taught her about love, forgiveness, and compassionHow she turned unimaginable loss into a mission to help others healIf you've ever lost someone to suicide or addiction, love someone battling mental illness, or are carrying grief that still feels too heavy to name, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone.Key Moments:00:00 The Text Message That Changed Everything05:12 Seeing Her Uncle After Suicide at Just 9 Years Old09:08 Why Silence Makes Grief Even Worse16:17 The Birthday That Changed Her Relationship with Her Dad20:01 The Truth About Her Father's Addiction24:03 Reuniting With Her Dad One Week Before He Died31:00 How Grief Turned Into Anxiety, Addiction & Survival34:19 Why Time Doesn't Heal Trauma36:05 Can You Love Someone Who Keeps Hurting You?43:03 What Addiction Really Feels Like46:41 Her Brother Started Following the Same Path50:10 Loving Someone Without Enabling Them54:08 "I Got My Son Back"... Or So We Thought59:20 The Second Phone Call That Broke Her Heart1:02:00 Saying Goodbye Without Shame1:07:48 The Biggest Gaps in Mental Health Treatment1:10:04 Why We Need to Change the Way We Talk About GriefConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Jaclyn Rose:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithjac/

Mark Drummond spent his Apple years building the character intelligence team behind Apple Vision Pro, working with Marvel and Jon Favreau to figure out how Hollywood IP could come to life in AR. Now, at his startup Pixee, he's making the opposite bet: forget the headset, the iPhone is the better device for bringing characters into people's lives. Mark walks Charlie and Ted through Pixee's vision — send a licensed character like Elsa to sing happy birthday through iMessage, no app required — and the underlying tech that makes it possible, including an engine built with Claude that replaced Unreal and cut compile times from an hour to seven minutes. The conversation goes deep on the Apple Vision Pro's real tradeoffs, the neurobiology of why the headset can feel exhausting after an hour, and why Mark thinks Apple's rumored "spectacles" will quietly inherit lessons from AVP's failures.The news segment covers a big week of Big Tech earnings — Microsoft and Amazon soaring on cloud and ad growth, Meta and Apple taking hits — plus Anthropic's disclosure that its frontier AI models were used in real-world hacks, an AI-run vending machine experiment that lied to customers about refunds, the new ban on Chinese humanoid robot imports, and the growing backlash against AI smart glasses with outward-facing cameras.Key Moments: [01:35] Big Tech earnings and market winners/losers [06:35] AI models behind real-world hacks [09:35] Smart glasses and the "Glasshole" effect [17:35] Mark Drummond joins — Pixee's origin story [24:35] Apple Vision Pro history — what went wrong [41:35] Headset vs. phone: the case for AR on iPhone [50:35] Funding, protections, and the CDE philosophyBrought to you by Zappar and Mattercraft, the leading visual development environment for immersive 3D web experiences. Start building at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Odell, the journalist behind the biographies Anna, and the newly released Gwyneth, joins the show to trace how a $6.8 trillion wellness industry has learned to monetize our fear of aging. She explains why Gwyneth Paltrow's most outrageous claims may not be cynical marketing at all, connecting research on conspiracy belief and narcissistic traits to how someone builds and defends a brand.Later, The conversation turns to plastic surgery's shift from private secret to public status symbol. A facelift can change a face without changing how old people perceive it. Odell and host David Stewart also dig into the harder distinction beneath all of it: aging as a matter of physical capacity versus a matter of appearance, and why culture keeps confusing the two.Join Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTrue Nutrition: Stop settling for what's on the shelf and build the protein blend that fits your lifestyle at truenutrition.com/AGEIST and use code AGEIST for 20% off your first custom blend.Timeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolyte mix for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments"The wellness industry is valued, according to the Global Wellness Institute, I believe at $6.8 trillion globally... It's bigger than big ag. It's bigger than big pharma.""I do think that [Gwyneth] believes the things that she promotes, even if they seem crazy to us... there's some research that people who believe conspiracy theories have traits of narcissism.""I think we live in an ageist society... there's so much money made in selling people this idea of eternal youth."Connect with Amy OdellWebsiteNewsletter (Back Row)Instagram XLinkedInGwyneth: The BiographyAnna: The BiographyConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

You want to be the consultant ideal clients think of first.The one who gets invited into conversations rather than always pursuing them. The one whose pipeline doesn't depend on luck or timing. The one who can turn down work that isn't the right fit because they know more will come.That's a rainmaker. And most independent consultants don't think that word applies to them.In Episode 281, Melisa Liberman makes the case that it does. A rainmaker isn't someone with natural sales talent or an extroverted personality. It isn't someone selling 24/7. It's a consultant who is known for something, trusted for their perspective, and thought of when an important problem arises. That's a capability you can build.Melisa walks through three real consultants who became rainmakers in very different ways. Elizabeth rebuilt her identity after losing the corporate ecosystem that had always supported her BD work, and now turns away red flag clients with confidence even when she's behind on her revenue goals. Rachel built a global speaking and client reputation through deep specialization and selective visibility — posting once a week, speaking four to six times a year, sending a monthly newsletter. Sarah became the go-to person in her industry through association involvement and relationships, not posting volume.None of them were born rainmakers. All of them decided to become one.Melisa also walks through the identity shift that makes the difference: you don't wait for results to give yourself the title. You decide first. The decision is what speeds up the results.If you've ever thought "that's for someone else, not me," this episode is the one to listen to before you talk yourself out of it again.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why becoming the rainmaker changes everything about how you generate business[00:03] Agenda overview[00:06] Companion resource: free live training at icworkshop.info[00:07] Where the term rainmaker came from and why it matters[00:10] What a consultant rainmaker actually is — and what it isn't[00:14] The benefits of becoming the rainmaker in your consulting business[00:16] How to become the rainmaker: the identity shift that starts it[00:24] Elizabeth's story: rebuilding the rainmaker identity after leaving corporate[00:28] Rachel's story: becoming sought after through specialization and visibility[00:31] Sarah's story: becoming the go-to person through industry association[00:34] Put this episode into action: five questions to answerResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Free live training — How to Always Have Your Next Consulting Client Lined Up Without the Constant Pressure. Register at icworkshop.infoFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-281Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanJoin my upcoming free live training happening on August 11th: https://icworkshop.info/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

When the U.S. wages war in the Middle East that American Christians support, do we remember that some of the people beneath those bombs are fellow Christians? And even when they are not Christians, how can we forget that Jesus calls us to love our neighbor and enemy alike? Mennonite pastor, writer, screenwriter, and activist Nathan Perrin joins Craig for a conversation about the people Western headlines often leave out. Nathan has spent nearly a decade working alongside Assyrians, Kurds, Palestinians, and other Middle Eastern communities through local organizing and visits to northern Iraq. He recounts visiting an Assyrian church that had been rebuilt again and again after attempts to destroy it. A cross in its courtyard covered in bullet holes. Yet when new bombardments began, Christian and Muslim neighbors exchanged keys to their homes so each family would have a place of safety. That act of neighbor-love stands in sharp contrast to the fear often preached in American churches. Craig and Nathan explore why the word evangelical carries painful baggage in parts of the Middle East. Ancient Christian communities have sometimes been treated as mission targets, while humanitarian aid has been tied to conversion. Nathan challenges us to consider whether people abroad encounter Jesus through Western Christianity, or the pressure of empire. The conversation also covers: Christian communities in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine How US military action creates blowback against local Christians and Muslims Dispensationalism and unquestioning Christian support for the State of Israel The difference between loving Jewish neighbors and defending a government Craig's Ramadan meal with a Muslim neighbor Assyrians, Yazidis, Mandaeans, and other overlooked communities Christian nationalism, political personality cults, and closed media silos Books, sermons, documentaries, and films for deeper learning Nathan reminds listeners that ordinary Muslims he has met often describe Christians in simple terms: “Christians are our neighbors.” What would change if the Western church began there?

What is AI-generated data, and why does it matter for privacy, security, and AI governance? In this episode, we explore AI-generated data, log files, metadata, observability, compliance risks, and why organizations need more transparency, accountability, and trust in AI systems.KEY MOMENTS   00:00 Introduction 2:35 The hidden Log 5:57 What Data Shows Up 9:50 Privacy threats and how to manage 15:20 Ecosystem of Trust 25:05 How to reach Antony  In this episode of the FIT4Privacy podcast, Punit Bhatia speaks with Antony Falco about one of the most overlooked topics in artificial intelligence: the massive amount of data AI systems create every day. If you are interested in AI privacy, AI governance, data protection, cybersecurity, compliance, or enterprise technology, this conversation explains why AI-generated data deserves far more attention.The discussion covers AI-generated data, AI logs, metadata, telemetry, observability, data retention, and the hidden privacy risks created by always-on digital systems. Antony shares practical insights on how organizations can manage AI data exhaust, reduce compliance risk, and build trustworthy AI through better governance, transparency, and responsible data practices.This episode is especially relevant for privacy professionals, data protection officers, AI leaders, compliance teams, cybersecurity experts, and business leaders who want to understand the real-world impact of AI data exhaust on risk management, trust, and long-term business resilience.⸻ ABOUT THE GUEST Antony Falco is a seasoned technology and marketing leader with extensive experience in product marketing, customer success, and scaling technology businesses. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Hydrolix, where he focuses on driving growth and operational excellence. Over the course of his career, Antony has held senior leadership roles including CMO and Head of Developer & Customer Success at thatDot, and has been instrumental in building and scaling innovative data and technology companies.   ABOUT THE HOST    Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy, sourcing and AI experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business leaders to create an organization culture with high awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals.   ⸻ Resources & Links Guest Links Antony Falco • LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonyfalco/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrolix/   Grow Skills (Privacy Courses & Insights) • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ • Website: https://growskills.store/  FIT4Privacy • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com • Podcast: https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast • Blog: https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog • YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy  Punit Bhatia • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com  Books  • Be Ready for GDPR • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance • Intro to GDPR • Be an Effective DPO 

Kim Svoboda is the founder of Aspiration Catalyst and author of BOLD Leadership: The Adventure of Building Excuse-Proof, Goal-Crushing Teams. Kim argues that leadership isn't about position, power, or title. It's about creating a vision others believe in while leading in a way that aligns with your values. Too many leaders achieve external success without ever asking whether the life they're building reflects what matters most. In this conversation, Kim shares how a simple values exercise exposed the gap between the leader she wanted to be and the life she was actually living. She explains how that experience became the foundation for her BOLD framework (Brilliant vision, Oneness, Lighthouse leadership, Daring drive), why intentional leadership starts with knowing what you stand for, and how leaders create stronger cultures by serving as a lighthouse for others rather than simply driving results. If success looks good on paper but feels disconnected from what matters most, this conversation is a practical reminder that leadership begins with leading yourself first. Find episode 522on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Kim Svoboda on Stop Building a Life That Looks Good but Feels Wrong https://bit.ly/TLP-522 Key Moments [06:12] From running a $1B P&L to feeling burnt out, disengaged, and miserable at the top [10:51] What being a BOLD leader really means and the yin-yang of boldness [13:34] Why leaders spend all day firefighting instead of doing what actually matters and the antidote [15:26] Nature vs. nurture: how much of team performance is leadership, how much is selection [19:05] How one toxic top performer can quietly derail an entire high-performing team [22:48] Why employee engagement has been stuck for a decade — and what actually drives it [28:17] Why leaders lose intentionality — and how to reclaim your circle of control [35:10] Business ethics and trust — what companies are getting right, and where they overstep [39:22] Kim's closing thoughts — leadership isn't about position or title, it's about what you create Memorable Quotes "Bold is a framework for being an intentional leader and bringing everyone along with you." "Get 80% of the data and information that you need to make a solid decision, and then go. The next 20% isn't really going to matter that much." "When you're tolerating behavior that isn't in alignment with the goals that you have, it is soul crushing for teams." "Sometimes your top performer, if they don't have the right cultural and values piece, is actually hurting you more than they're helping." "What do you truly have control over? I like people to just focus on what you have agency over and start there." "I actually did take a step back and spent time really getting clear on what it was that I wanted. And I don't think that most people do that." "Every relationship we have starts with trust." "I think it's to treat others the way that they wish to be treated." "Leadership isn't really about position or power or title. I really feel like it's about what you create." Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Kim Svoboda Website | www.aspirationcatalyst.com Additional Information | www.boldleadershipbook.com/home Facebook | www.facebook.com/aspirationcatalyst LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/kimsvoboda

Ever loaned your adult kid a little something and wondered when it became a monthly habit? We're diving headfirst into the "Bank of Mom and Dad." This is that tricky spot where grown, gainfully employed children keep reaching back into their parents' pockets. We share our honest takes, a little friendly back-and-forth, and the real reasons this dynamic sticks around in so many households.Key Moments to CatchWhy the "Bank of Mom and Dad" bothers us and what it actually looks like today 02:15.The eye-opening stat: 60% of parents are financially supporting an adult child, averaging around $1,400 a month 14:40.Early in our marriage we found ourselves sitting on the living room floor with couch pillows because we refused to call home for money 07:30.How family obligation and cultural expectations quietly fuel this whole cycle 04:50.The danger zone: how parental support enables lifestyle creep and lets kids live beyond their means 22:10.There is a retirement risk. Why funding your adult child's present can quietly sacrifice your own future 24:35.Where we DO help (hello, medical insurance and phone plans) and the boundaries that come with it 33:00.The real root cause: the financial knowledge gap passed down from one generation to the next 40:20.Why Listen?We keep it real about the fine line between helping your kids and spoiling them, pulling straight from our own struggles, wins, and the lessons that built our character early on. This episode is for parents wrestling with how much support is too much, adult children learning to stand on their own, and any couple trying to raise fiscally responsible kids without breaking the bank or their retirement. Come hear us hash it out, laugh a little, and walk away with practical ways to build financial muscle in your family instead of enabling dependence. This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorthOur website: www.forbetterandworth.comGet Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlightConnect with us:Instagram: @forbetterandworthYouTube: @forbetterandworthEricka: @erickayoungofficialChris: @1cbyoung

Heart disease kills one person every 40 seconds. That number hasn't changed in 30 years. Dr. John Osborne, a preventive cardiologist with two doctorates and 29 years in practice, has spent his career on a single question: why do we screen for cancers that kill a few percent of us and do nothing for the disease that kills 40%? In this episode, Jeremy and Jason sit down with Dr. Osborne to get the real story on cardiac CT with AI — the imaging technology that can detect, quantify, and track arterial plaque at sub-millimeter resolution, years before symptoms appear. If you track your bloodwork, wear a fitness device, or consider yourself health-forward — this is the conversation that fills the gap nobody warned you about.(Note: This episode was originally published March 16th, 2026)Guest Link:https://clearcardio.com/Key Moments:00:00 — Dr. Osborne's case for preventive cardiology: why heart disease is the most under-screened killer02:43 — How cardiac CT evolved from "iPhone 0.5" to the 2026-era AI-powered tool he uses today05:35 — Why he gave up stress tests and heart caths in 2005 and never looked back08:16 — What AI actually adds: seeing and quantifying plaque invisible to the human eye, down to 0.1 cubic millimeters10:13 — When insurance pays for cardiac CT — and when it doesn't (the preventive gray zone)14:50 — The “cardiac colonoscopy” concept: the case for screening before symptoms, not after18:11 — Coronary artery calcium score: the accessible $100 starting point, and what it can and can't tell you31:54 — Lifestyle essentials: the 50% of risk that's modifiable regardless of genetics35:00 — Family history decoded: why your sibling's heart history matters more than your parents'36:12 — Nicotine myth-busting: Dr. Osborne on the "health guru" nicotine fad and why he thinks it's dangerous38:05 — Supplements under scrutiny: natokinase, fish oil, red yeast rice — what the actual RCT data says

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