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Trying to conceive can affect so much more than your fertility. It can change your sex life, create resentment, bring old trauma and insecurities to the surface, and leave couples feeling more like roommates than partners. In this episode, Dr. Leah breaks down some of the most common relationship dynamics she sees during a difficult TTC or infertility journey, including the project manager and avoider, silent grievers, sex on schedule, and the unequal burden dynamic. She also shares practical ways to communicate your needs, involve your partner, protect intimacy, shift unhealthy patterns, and create a stronger foundation for the parenthood you're working toward. Most importantly, if trying to conceive has changed your relationship, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean your relationship is doomed.00:00 Trailer + Intro01:43 How Trying to Conceive Can Affect Your Relationship02:47 When TTC Starts Changing Your Relationship05:07 When Sex Becomes a Chore06:43 The Vicious Cycle of Libido and Disconnection10:06 How Hard Times Bring Old Wounds to the Surface11:43 When Fertility Changes the Relationship Dynamic16:04 The Project Manager and the Avoider18:39 Give Your Partner the Map20:06 The Silent Grievers21:13 Sex on Schedule and Unequal Burden25:35 The Hidden Grief of Trying to Conceive27:30 The Micro-Griefs Women Carry30:32 When Your Partner Doesn't Know How to Show Up33:05 Creating the Support You Actually Need35:30 Reconnecting With Joy and Your Identity37:46 Giving Your Partner a Clear Role41:37 Letting Go of Control43:48 Protecting Polarity and Connection49:28 What Your Partner Can Actually Do51:50 Protecting Your Relationship During TTC55:07 Breaking the Resentment and Disconnection Cycle57:27 Getting Support and Processing the Hard Stuff60:44 Building a Stronger Foundation for Parenthood63:03 You Are Not AloneResources From This Chapter: The Queen's Code book by Alison Armstrong - https://www.amazon.com/Queens-Code-Alison-Armstrong/dp/B01DAYC348/The Queen's Code Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kx1WKOBj6ByS9BWrMm3fH?si=afc6a448f29a40a1 Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Young MCThe Man Behind the Music That Made the World Bust a MoveSome songs become hits. Some songs become memories.And then there are songs that become part of the language.“Bust A Move” is one of them.Listen to the new single "I'm on one"In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we honor Young MC — Marvin Young — a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist, songwriter, performer, and genuine pioneer of hip-hop whose music helped bring rap into the center of popular culture.In 1990, Young MC made history when “Bust A Move” won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, becoming one of the defining songs of hip-hop's golden era. The track reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 40 weeks. His debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin', became a platinum success.But Young MC's legacy goes far beyond one legendary song.Before stepping into the spotlight himself, he co-wrote “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina” for Tone Lōc — two songs that helped define the sound of late-1980s hip-hop and its crossover into mainstream music.He was also a USC economics graduate who somehow went from writing rhymes between college assignments to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop. And yes, the story of how Bust A Move came together is almost as remarkable as the song itself.For anyone who grew up with “Bust A Move,” “Principal's Office,” “I Come Off,” “Know How,” or the sound of late-'80s and early-'90s hip-hop playing through the speakers, this is more than a conversation with an artist.It is a celebration of a soundtrack to a generation.Young MC helped prove that hip-hop could be clever, funny, intelligent, infectious, commercially successful — and still unmistakably authentic.More than three decades later, Bust A Move continues to appear in movies, television, playlists, parties, sporting events and across generations. That kind of staying power isn't nostalgia.That's legacy.

Are you avoiding your finances because you're afraid of what you'll find? The truth is, the stress you're feeling may have less to do with money and more to do with not knowing your numbers.In this episode of the Be Unmessablewith podcast, Josselyne Herman-Saccio shares why financial clarity creates freedom, not fear. Drawing on more than 35 years of coaching entrepreneurs, founders, and high performers, she reveals how "financial fog" quietly drains your energy, clouds your decision-making, and keeps you reacting instead of creating. You'll discover why your brain invents worst-case scenarios when you avoid your finances, the three numbers that can transform your relationship with money, and why peace of mind comes from being grounded in reality, not from having a bigger bank account.In this episode, you'll learn:Why financial avoidance creates more stress than financial realityThe psychology behind "financial fog" and decision fatigueThe three numbers every entrepreneur should knowHow to align your spending with your values and visionWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, founder, or someone ready to stop worrying about money and start designing your financial future with intention, this episode will help you replace uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and the freedom to become truly Unmessablewith.Connect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewithFacebook: UnmessablewithnessLinkedIn: josselyneherman-saccioYouTube: @beunmessablewith

Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!   This month I'm honored to have sat down and talked with one of my absolute favorite game designers Cezar Capacle! You've heard me play multiple of his games on this feed such as Wraithound and Midnight Melodies, and believe me I will play more of them!   Cezar is a Brazilian game designer now living on the island of Madeira and not only does he put out a lot of games, all of which are incredibly quality, his breadth of genres and mechanics and concepts is truly a marvel to behold. We talk about his philosophy of letting all of your ideas bounce around in your head like a game design hadron collider to his work ethic of diligent vs. inspired creativity which helps him capitalize on those a-ha moments. Honestly, if you take nothing else from this episode, this was an amazing tip to just show up and do the work so you find your groove, hone your craft, and then the rest will come easily when the muse comes to bless you with great game ideas.   But most importantly, we talk about his upcoming game Mausworn: Brave Tails on Perilous Trails, a Mausritter-meets-Ironsworn game of mice adventurers on epic quests. This game feels like it was made FOR ME, and you can be I'm going to play it on this podcast when I can! Instead of just taking bits and mashing up the two systems, Cezar has carefully crafted OSR sensibilities and Ironsworn's narrative generation into a whole new thing and it. sounds. amazing.   Cezar's YouTube channel has multiple videos on his process with Mausworn I highly recommend!   I hope you enjoy this chat, I would love to bother and chat with Cezar every day about games if I could. Go get his games and tell me (and him!) how excellent your experience was, you won't be sorry.   ----more----   Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Sintonía: "Riding High" - BOSQ 1.- "Deep Fall" - DEVIDRUMS & DJ WAH 2.- "Dear Amy" (feat. Emmanu Choi & Snok Brown) - MUFF DADA & KNOWHOW 3.- "Dig It Up" (feat. Andy Cooper & BlabberMouf) - THE ALLERGIES 4.- "Edge of Town" - AFROLICIOUS & JOE McGUIRE 5.- "I Love You Fantomas" - YAME & ARSANIT  6.- "Canta el agua" - CAPTAIN PLANET & DE MAR Y RÍO 7.- "Ê, Yemanjá" - AFRICANISM & VICTORIC LEROY 8.- "Nayar" - GIORGIO LOPEZ & TIGERBALM 9.- "Mexicana" (feat. Joi N´Juno) - TIGERBALM10.- "Ciro e Ale Bum" - BEBO BEST & THE SUPER LOUNGE ORCHESTRA11.- "Faya In Da Bush" - PROSPER & Todas las músicas seleccionadas por Julio MorenoTodas las músicas mezcladas por Guillermo RuízEscuchar audio

Was hat die DDR mit vietnamesischem Kaffee zu tun? Ende 1989 wurde die erste, von DDR-Experten betreute Ernte an Rohkaffee in Vietnam auf ein Schiff geladen und Richtung Ostdeutschland geschickt. Die örtlichen Pflanzungen versprachen, auch in den nächsten Jahrzehnten große Mengen an Rohkaffee abzuwerfen. Aber in Ost-Berlin wurde das DDR-Regime gestürzt - und die Ostbürger kauften die "Krönung" im Westen. Was geschah mit den vietnamesischen Lieferverpflichtungen? Wohin ist der Kaffee verschwunden, der mit ostdeutschem Knowhow und Geld angebaut wurde? - Teil 3 unserer Feature-Reihe. Von Christian Schiller, Frédérique Veith und Marianne Wendt SWR 2023

Technology and AI are reshaping how restoration companies operate—from the field to the back office.Join Michelle Blevins and Leighton Healey of KnowHow as they dive into one of the biggest topics shaping restoration today: Technology & AI. Discover what the latest industry data reveals about AI adoption, automation, and the tools transforming restoration workflows—and what it all means for your business.You'll also hear real-world insights from an incredible panel of industry leaders:⭐ Brayden Everton, Founder, Aiyarise Intelligence Inc.⭐ Tyler Tanaka, CTO, ATI Restoration, LLC⭐ Taylor Carmichael, MIS, Director of Systems, Southeast Restoration

Technology and AI are reshaping how restoration companies operate—from the field to the back office.Join Michelle Blevins and Leighton Healey of KnowHow as they dive into one of the biggest topics shaping restoration today: Technology & AI. Discover what the latest industry data reveals about AI adoption, automation, and the tools transforming restoration workflows—and what it all means for your business.You'll also hear real-world insights from an incredible panel of industry leaders:⭐ Brayden Everton, Founder, Aiyarise Intelligence Inc.⭐ Tyler Tanaka, CTO, ATI Restoration, LLC⭐ Taylor Carmichael, MIS, Director of Systems, Southeast Restoration

Some golf conversations are worth revisiting, and this is definitely one of them. We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes with legendary rules officials Bob and Christy Smith to breakdown some of the most talked about rules situations in professional golf.From Tiger Woods and Lexi Thompson to Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, and more, Bob andChristy explain what actually happened, why the rulings were made, and how many of those moments helped shape the Rules of Golf we play today. Whether you're a competitive golfer or just want to avoid costly mistakes during your next round, this episode is full of practical takeaways and fascinating behind the scenes stories.In this episode:The real story behind Tiger Woods' 2013 Masters drop and how it changed the Rules ofGolfWhat happened with Lexi Thompson and why the "Lexi Rule" exists todayDustin Johnson's infamous Whistling Straits bunker penaltyPatrick Reed's embedded ball and palm tree controversiesWhy viewer call ins are no longer part of rules decisionsRecent rules changes every golfer should knowHow to handle rules situations with integrity during competitionWhat it takes to become a certified Rules OfficialIf you've ever questioned a ruling, wondered why the rules changed, or wanted a better understanding of how they're applied, this episode is a great place to start.Resources Mentioned:USGA Rules of Golf quizzes and educational resourcesUSGA Rules of Golf appLocal and state golf associations for Rules Official opportunitiesDon't forget to grab your FREE Workbook: Short Game 100!Follow Uswww.toritotlis.com.Instagram: @tori_totlis.TikTok: @tori_totlis.Facebook: @TeamTotlis

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After the ambush in the barn, Iorlas rides southeast toward the dark forested cape of Eryn Vorn. Long have the steads and rolling hills of Minhiriath laid unpopulated after the Great Plague, and the massive pine forest on the high cliffs of Eryn Vorn looms over the sea like a shadow...   En route, Iorlas encounters dangers and grim sightings that may be the reason none enter these lands...   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   and Get in on playing some Wicked Good Adventures!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Hollow by Vindsvept Life Below by Vindsvept Elven Procession by Tabletop Audio The Gaping Maw by Tabletop Audio Wolf Howl by Monument Studios Forgotten Forest by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Teaching Kids How To Spot Manipulation (but at the family's expense?) Are we protecting our kids from family drama, or are we missing crucial teachable moments about manipulation and boundaries?

So funktioniert Training: DNF bei der Europameisterschaft 2025, Vize-Europameisterin (AG) bei der EM 2026. Was ist in diesem einen Jahr passiert? In dieser Folge gebe ich dir Einblicke in meinen eigenen Trainingsprozess: Von der Diagnostik bis zum Trainingsplan. Ich spreche darüber, was ich gemacht habe, um herauszufinden, an welchen Stellen ich ansetzen kann und wie ich daraus mein Training aufgebaut habe. Sodass du auch für dein eigenes Training weißt, was zu tun ist, um langfristig besser zu werden und erfolgreich sein. Spoiler: Deine Ernährung vor, während und nach dem Wettkampf einen riesigen Einfluss! Hol dir den A Runner's Race Nutrition Guide für Obstacle Course Racing oder Marathon & Halbmarathon:Lerne, wie du deine Ernährung zum Leistungs-Booster machst und im nächsten Wettkampf deine Bestleistung abrufst. Der Schritt-für-Schritt-Leitfaden für ambitionierte Racer und HobbyläuferInnen, die sich mehr Power am Raceday und maximale Performance wünschen. Flexibel mit Know-How und klarem Fahrplan! OCR Race Nutrition Guide: hier klicken >> Marathon/HM Race Nutrition Guide: hier klicken >> Nach dem Race Nutrition Guide …

This final episode of our Confidence series ties everything together: the inner work of accepting discomfort and self-doubt, defusing from self-critical thoughts, and clarifying values now becomes the foundation for outer action. You can build confidence through the daily practice of taking small committed actions, again and again, in alignment with your values, even when you don't feel ready.  We'll dig into strategies like psychological flexibility: the ability to be present with thoughts, feelings, and sensations without letting them stop you from doing what matters. With that flexibility, we can shift from self-focused attention (consumed by what others are thinking, picking apart your own performance in real time) to task-focused attention. Self-focused attention takes the prefrontal cortex partially offline and redirects computing power to threat-detection and self-monitoring. Shifting attention to the task brings it back online. You think more clearly. You respond more flexibly. You perform closer to the level you're actually capable of. The practice is simple to describe and genuinely hard to do: when you notice self-focused attention taking over, pause, ask "What does this moment call for?" and do the next best thing, imperfectly. You'll get pulled back into self-monitoring. That's okay. That's actually the practice. That's where the real strength is built.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app:  Spotify | Apple | YouTube      Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this series: Not Feeling Confident & Want to Know How to Increase Confidence In Yourself? Start By Seeing Confidence as Trust, Not a Feeling [ep. 273] Building Confidence with Mindful Acceptance (even when anxiety, self-doubt, & the harsh inner-critic show up) [ep. 274] You Are Not Your Thoughts: Cognitive Defusion for Confidence & to Change Your Relationship With Self-Critical Thoughts [ep. 275]  Confidence, Motivation, & Values: Focusing on Direction, Not Perfection [ep.276] Self-Focused vs. Task-Focused Attention & How Great Things Are Done by a Series of Small Things[ep. 277] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Full transcript here   Common Questions: Q: How do I actually start building confidence when I don't feel confident at all? A: Start with small committed actions (not big goals) that are aligned with your values and take those small actions even when you feel doubtful or uncomfortable. These small actions are the most important starting point, they collect evidence your nervous system can learn from (I can do it!), and the feeling of confidence can follow those small actions.   Q: Why does my anxiety get worse when I'm in the middle of doing something I care about? A: That's self-focused attention. Your energy and focus gets redirected from the task to self-monitoring and threat-detection; this episode explains the neuroscience, introduces the shift to task-focused attention, and gives you a simple one-question reset to bring your prefrontal cortex back online.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome to the final episode of the Confidence series — committed action, the last step [00:30] Recap of the series: Ep. 274 (being with discomfort), Ep. 275 (unhooking from thoughts), Ep. 276 (clarifying values) — now it's time to act [01:00] Quoting Dr. Russ Harris: "The actions of confidence come first; the feelings of confidence come later." [01:30] Henry: up until now, we've done the inner work — now it's time for the outer work [02:00] Committed action: moving toward what matters even when uncomfortable, doubtful, or uncertain [02:30] ACT's psychological flexibility: being present with thoughts, feelings, and sensations without letting them stop you [03:30] The amygdala learns through action: "Oh, I just handled that. This isn't as dangerous as I thought." Over time the alarm quiets — not because you forced it, but because you gave it evidence that you can do hard things [04:30] Aimee: psychological flexibility is at the heart of courage and confidence — it's not the absence of self-doubt, it's the ability to be with it [06:00] Experiencing anxiety during a task is not a reliable predictor of performance — that is liberating [07:00] The real performance problem: not the anxiety, but the anxiety about the anxiety — self-focused attention [07:30] Self-focused attention: running assessments about being judged, picking apart your performance in real time, obsessing over the shaky voice or red patches [08:00] Russ Harris's hands-over-eyes metaphor: your thoughts are your hands — self-focused attention is covering your eyes with them [09:30] Cognitive defusion creates the space — unhook from the thoughts, shift attention to the task [10:00] The task-focused question: "What does this moment call for? What can I do right now?" [11:00] Self-focused attention takes the prefrontal cortex partially offline; shifting to task-focused attention brings the prefrontal cortex back online — clearer thinking, more flexibility, better performance [12:30] You don't have to wait until self-critical thoughts stop — you can have them AND shift your attention to the task [14:00] You'll get pulled back into self-focus — that's okay; that's another repetition, another chance to reset [15:30] This is why Joy Lab's experiments lean on mindfulness — the practice of returning attention is the whole skill [16:00] Rather than big hairy audacious goals — work on what we've already built: defusing thoughts, clarifying values, task-focused attention [17:30] As confidence builds in one area, it spreads to others — "I can do hard things" becomes a foundation [19:00] Confidence is not a destination — it's an ongoing practice; some days self-doubt is louder, and the practice is showing up anyway [20:00] Dr. Anne Wilson Schaef: "Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves." [20:30] Small imperfect actions are part of the best of who we are — that resilient nature to take small steps that build [20:45] Joy Lab final Experiment for the Element of Confidence is available [21:00] Closing wisdom from Vincent van Gogh: "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 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I've decided to continue my playtesting of the (few years out) upcoming Ironsworn: Legacies!   Five months after releasing the enormous elder shadow wolf god from the glacier, Tessa and Farina - along with some new friends - continue to track the beast.   They find themselves in the coastal village of Fisher's Grove, but their pursuit of Inkanis, the Wolf God is halted by raiders holding the small village hostage. Tessa makes things worse.   If you want to, please head over to the Ironsworn Discord channel which you can find a link to on the Ironsworn website to get in on the playtesting!   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Windswept Realms Vol. II by Vindsvept Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands  

Has your teen ever looked you directly in the eye and told you something you knew was not true?Teen lying can make you question more than the story your teen is telling you. It can make you question your relationship, your judgment, and whether you can trust anything they say.When you are parenting on your own, this can feel especially destabilizing. You may not have another parent in the home to compare notes with, and you may feel completely responsible for figuring out what is true and how serious the situation is.Your instinct may be to ask more questions, present more evidence, increase the consequences, or keep arguing until your teen finally admits what happened. Unfortunately, turning the conversation into a courtroom often creates more defensiveness and denial—not more honesty.In Episode 283 of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how you can address dishonesty without destroying communication with your tween or teen.In this episode, you will learn:Why tweens and teens lie, hide information, or tell partial truthsThe difference between healthy privacy and unsafe secrecyHow to regulate yourself before investigating what happenedWhy trap questions and forced confessions usually backfireHow to begin with the facts you reliably knowHow to choose consequences that connect directly to the behaviorWhat your teen can do to begin rebuilding trustWhen repeated lying may require additional professional supportYou do not have to pretend the lie did not matter in order to protect your relationship.You also do not have to damage the relationship in order to hold your teen accountable.The goal is to make honesty more possible while main⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here

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Iorlas departs Bree and heads south along the Greenway between the Barrow Downs and South Downs, a perilous place to travel... Not long after he sets out does he realize his progress is now being observed and his journeys are unlikely to go smoothly as he heads to investigate the cape of Eryn Vorn for Cirdan the Shipwright...   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   and Get in on playing some Wicked Good Adventures!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Deep Sleep of the Elven King by Vindsvept Wizards Tower by Tabletop Audio Western Watchtower by Tabletop Audio Dark and Stormy by Tabletop Audio Lightning B by Monument Studios Dungeon Collapse by Tabletop Audio Dark by Vindsvept Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Das südkoreanische Unternehmen Samsung Biologics soll den Pharma-Auftragsfertiger Polypeptide mit Sitz in der Schweiz übernehmen. Die Firma fertigt Peptide unter anderem für Abnehm-Medikamente an. Dafür braucht es laut Vontobel-Analystin Sibylle Bischofberger spezifisches Know-How. SMI: -0.6%

You've likely had a situation where you wish you had confidence, but instead felt full of self-criticism, self-judgement, imposter feelings, and anxiety. The good news is that skills like cognitive defusion (the practice of loosening the grip that self-critical thoughts have on you) can help tremendously to help you get some space from those overwhelming thoughts. We'll dig into these thoughts in this episode, explore why they rise up, and introduce some practical tips and strategies to help you work with them. These powerful mental health tips will help create some space between you and your thoughts, helping you to take actions that build your confidence.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).      Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this series: Not Feeling Confident & Want to Know How to Increase Confidence In Yourself? Start By Seeing Confidence as Trust, Not a Feeling [ep. 273] Building Confidence with Mindful Acceptance (even when anxiety, self-doubt, & the harsh inner-critic show up) [ep. 274] You Are Not Your Thoughts: Cognitive Defusion for Confidence & to Change Your Relationship With Self-Critical Thoughts [ep. 275]    Related episodes: How to Calm the Mind & Not Feed the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) [ep. 264]   Rumination: What It Is and How to Break Free From It [ep. 205]   Imposter Syndrome is a Myth [ep. 175] What Imposter Syndrome Really Is [ep. 276] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Full transcript here   Common Questions & Mental Health Tips from this Episode: Q: How do I stop self-critical thoughts from taking over right before something important? A: This episode teaches cognitive defusion, a practice from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that loosens the grip self-critical thoughts have on you without fighting or suppressing them; two specific techniques that we added in this episode (the "thank you, brain" method and psychological distancing) give you practical tools to use in the moment.   Q: What's the difference between managing stress and actually changing my relationship with difficult thoughts? A: Stress management techniques are like inner tubes that are genuinely helpful for keeping your head above water. Cognitive defusion goes deeper, shifting you from reactive management to a more fundamental change in your relationship with the thought; this episode explains the distinction and why both have a place.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome back to the Element of Confidence — introducing cognitive defusion as this episode's core skill [01:00] Sometimes thoughts aren't peaceful branches on a stream — they're the Bunker Hills Wave Pool, circa late '80s [02:30] The lifeguard metaphor as an upgrade to the peaceful river observer — seasoned, present, with a broader view [03:00] The kinds of thoughts that come in like waves: "I'm never gonna get this. I'll embarrass myself. I always screw up. Everyone will think I'm an imposter." [03:30] When thoughts overwhelm: stress response surges, the only thought becomes "how do I get out of this?" [03:45] Reminder: if thoughts are feeling truly overwhelming, reaching out for extra support — therapist, NAMI helpline, 988 — is always an option [04:30] When we stop fusing with or fighting thoughts, they start to get smaller over time [05:30] How fusion works physically: heart rate rises, palms sweat, decisions made from the fused belief [06:00] The thought is not reality — it's neural activity generated by past experience, fear, or ingrained patterns [06:30] Cognitive defusion: loosening the grip, creating space between you and the thought [07:30] Defusion vs. positive thinking or cognitive restructuring: this doesn't fight the thought, it changes the relationship with it [08:30] Aimee introduces self-as-content vs. self-as-context from ACT [09:30] Stress management as inner tubes: helpful for riding waves, but you're still in the pool managing the waves [10:00] Self-as-context: the lifeguard — noticing "I've seen that wave before," seeing the bigger picture, able to take wiser action [10:30] From the lifeguard perspective: "The waves are uncomfortable, but they'll die down" — and you can give yourself true support [11:30] Henry: stress management is great and important — AND it keeps us in reactive mode; defusion is a different level [13:30] Henry on perfectionism and defusion: if you believe you need to be perfect to be confident, you'll become hypervigilant about thoughts [14:30] The truth: you don't have to be perfect; when you accept doubt and mistakes as normal, imperfect thoughts become no big deal [15:00] Aimee: strategies for defusion — not to dispute the thought, but to notice it and loosen its grip [17:00] Strategy 1 — Psychological distancing: "I'm noticing that I'm having the thought that..." instead of just "I'm going to blow it"   [19:00] Adding levity: say the phrase in the silliest voice you can — trailer narrator, romance novel narrator, sports commentator [20:00] Henry introduces Strategy 2 — "Thank you, brain" [20:30] How it works: immediately positions you as observer; paradoxically accepts rather than fights; carries humor that defuses in the moment [22:30] Aimee: this is not about forcing a feeling or suppressing thoughts — it's about letting them matter less [23:00] Connection to last Element (Humility) and right-sizing: letting thoughts take up the space they need, no more, no less [23:30] Preview of next episode: values — what we care about, so we can choose where to put our energy and take action toward confidence [23:45] Closing wisdom from Eckhart Tolle: "The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive... It is not so much that you use your mind wrongly — you usually don't use it at all. It uses you."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Leighton Healey of KnowHow shares his insights on AI, training, company culture, and building stronger teams in the restoration industry.

Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!   This month I'm joined by Ciera, a.k.a. RagePandaPajamas around the internet! Ciera is a media theory enthusiast who loves to look at and review TTRPG actual plays through a critical academic lens, as well as an author on the blog The Fandomentals, a theater & live production designer, and designer of the GM-less game Leave A Message After the Tone!   We don't get anywhere as deep as we could have into this topic, but the idea of looking into the evolving landscape of actual play performances in all of their forms from audio to video to written, with various intentions and goals to achieve different experiences was such an interesting talk. We discuss a lot about what it means to put your game out there in the world for an audience and how you don't need to strive to be like the bigger productions or do something entirely new to find your niche, but you do need to commit to learning and improving your craft.   Some of the books Ciera mentions are: Radio Drama & other essays on audio dramas by Tim Crook The Fantasy Role-Playing Game: A New Performing Art by Daniel Mackay Watch Us Roll: Essays on Actual Play by Shelly Jones et al. (the upcoming): Playing Stories:  Reimagining Genres, Ownership, and Authenticity in the Performance of Actual Play by Emily C. Friedman ----more----   Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

The restoration labor market is changing—and so are employee expectations.In the third 2026 State of the Industry Deep Dive on Hiring & Retention, in partnership with KnowHow, join our panel of industry leaders as they break down hiring trends, retention strategies, compensation data, and what it takes to build a company people want to work for.

The restoration labor market is changing—and so are employee expectations.In the third 2026 State of the Industry Deep Dive on Hiring & Retention, in partnership with KnowHow, join our panel of industry leaders as they break down hiring trends, retention strategies, compensation data, and what it takes to build a company people want to work for.

After falling through the floor in the ruins of Fornost, Iorlas discovers something worse than orcs or evil Men. Luckily he gets out and makes it back to Bree, where he begins to recover from the terrifying ordeal and reunites with Gandalf before the next leg of his journey begins...   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Cryptic Strings by Monument Studios Necromancer by Vindsvept Hidden Passageby Tabletop Audio Lonesome West by Tabletop Audio Halfling Lodge by Tabletop Audio Solemn Vow by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

This is a conversation I have with Anne de Leyser. Anne leads Local House of Prayer, the movement that grew out of Ffald y Brenin and The Grace Outpouring, and we get into what over ten years of listening to God's whispers has taught her about ordinary people carrying real authority right where they already live.We talk about praying "teach me how to pray" instead of assuming you already know, why the way you hear God looks different from anyone else's and that's not something to fix, kids who heard God before anyone taught them to, the difference between asking God to bless someone and speaking that blessing over them, and what she's learned about chronos time, kairos time, and not giving up right before the breakthrough.Chapters:00:00 A Boy's Words That Set Her Free01:53 The Story Behind The Grace Outpouring04:43 "I Don't Know How to Pray" and Why That's Okay10:39 How Local House of Prayer Was Born18:11 It's About Your Yes, Not Your Ability20:29 Kids Who Heard God Before Anyone Taught Them To24:51 Forty Countries, No Budget, and a Hobbit Adventure33:44 The Fossil Museum and the Words That Freed Her48:19 Speaking Blessing Instead of Just Asking for It56:01 Sons of Issachar and a Call to National PrayerIf you want to learn how to better hear God, sign up for the next Hearing God Challenge - https://hearinggodchallenge.com/Resources mentioned:

In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Julie Anne Peterson to discuss what investors need to know about financing multifamily real estate in today's market. Julie shares exciting updates to Freddie Mac lending guidelines, explains how residential investors can qualify for larger commercial loans, and highlights why building strong relationships with experienced lending professionals can make all the difference. The conversation is packed with practical advice for investors looking to scale with confidence.Topics CoveredCommercial lending updates every multifamily investor should knowHow new Freddie Mac guidelines benefit experienced residential investorsUnderstanding net worth, liquidity, and sponsorship requirementsWhy choosing the right lending team matters more than chasing the lowest rateThe value of trusted relationships in real estate investingHow transparency and authenticity can attract investors and create opportunitiesQuotes"The right relationships can open doors that experience alone cannot.""It's not about finding the lowest rate. It's about finding the people who will help you succeed on this deal and every deal after."Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-anne-peterson-51a6603/Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

Playtest session 2 of Ironsworn: Legacies!   Tessa and the hunters get Farina to the site of her dreams on a massive frozen glacial valley, but a broken opening holds sacred secrets of the past, as well as old, corrupt shadows emerging...   If you want to, please head over to the Ironsworn Discord channel which you can find a link to on the Ironsworn website to get in on the playtesting!   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Windswept Realms Vol. II by Vindsvept Lair of the Wyrm by Tabletop Audio Raise Earth C by Monument Studios Resurrect by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands  

Every coach has had that moment. You're staring at your calendar, seeing a client's name, and feeling a knot in your stomach. Maybe they keep canceling. Maybe they're not doing the work. Maybe you've been dancing around a problem for weeks because you don't know how to bring it up. The difficult client conversation is the one most coaches avoid — until they can't anymore. And by then, the issue has often gotten worse. This episode is the finale of our five-part series, "The Conversations That Build Coaching Businesses." We're wrapping up with the conversation most coaches dread — and the one that can make the biggest difference in your coaching practice and your peace of mind. I'm walking you through five of the most common difficult client situations, what's really going on underneath each one, and exactly how to have the conversation with clarity and kindness. In this episode, I cover: Why coaches avoid difficult conversations (and what happens when we do) The client who's not doing the work — how to name the pattern without shaming, and when to have a bigger conversation about fit The client who keeps canceling or rescheduling — how to hold your boundary while staying compassionate The client who wants you to tell them what to do — how to hold the coaching stance without being rigid The client who's made no progress in weeks (or months) — how to address the plateau and explore what's really going on When and how to end a coaching relationship — how to have the conversation with integrity and grace A simple framework for any difficult conversation: curiosity, honesty, kindness, clarity, follow-through Series episodes: Episode 89: How to Get More Coaching Clients Through Referrals (Without Feeling Salesy) Episode 90: How to Network as a Coach (Even If You Hate Networking) Episode 92: How to Follow Up After a Discovery Call That Didn't Convert (Without Feeling Salesy or Desperate) Episode 93: The Price Conversation: What to Say, Whether to Post Your Rates, and How to Pre-Qualify with Confidence Episode 94: Five Difficult Client Conversations Every Coach Needs to Know How to Have (Without Damaging the Relationship) ← You are here Resources & Links: Get Clients Now FREE Masterclass Business Building Support — anytime The Confident Coaching Skills Intensive — now available self-guided Get It Done: Private Coaching with Wendy

Hour 2: Carrington Doesn't Know How to Grill?! Jac Caglianone Can't Stop HItting BOMBS, One Word, Soccer Rules full 2667 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:44:51 +0000 LVtAEJ6LE4THZry8YYHbtCGjBlgta6K8 nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Hour 2: Carrington Doesn't Know How to Grill?! Jac Caglianone Can't Stop HItting BOMBS, One Word, Soccer Rules Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports

A little late, but it's going to turn into 2 episodes of the playtest materials for the upcoming Ironsworn: Legacies from Shawn Tomkin instead of just the one bonus one for next week!   I am SUPER excited to be able to test this out, and if you want to, please head over to the Ironsworn Discord channel which you can find a link to on the Ironsworn website to get in on the playtesting!   In this episode I make my character, Tessa, a mighty shieldmaiden trying to earn redemption by being part of a small group of Ironlanders from the village of Rockfall to escort a mysterious outcast known as Farina, a dreamer of gods and old magic, to a place she knows only from dreams... What could go wrong, right? ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands  

Iorlas fights the wraith that rose in the ruins of the plaza in Fornost Erain and gains insight into the past. Going further in he traces the steps of Rangers who came before him, but one wrong step sends him deeper into the darkness...   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Descent by Tabletop Audio Dragon Roar by Monument Studios Ice Dragon by Tabletop Audio Lord of Bones by Tabletop Audio Tomb Guardians by Tabletop Audio Lament of the Leaves by Vindsvept Lost Mine by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Laut Donald Trump könnte ein mögliches Abkommen bereits am Wochenende unterzeichnet werden. Anders klingt es aus dem Iran: Man habe noch nicht entschieden, ob man eine Vereinbarung unterzeichnen werde, sagt ein Sprecher. Roland Popp, Sicherheitsexperte an der Militärakademie der ETH, ordnet ein. Die weiteren Themen: · Die thailändische Prinzessin Bha ist gestorben. Die älteste Tochter des Königs lag nach einem Herzstillstand und einer Infektion seit dreieinhalb Jahren im Koma. Die Prinzessin galt als äusserst beliebt in Thailand - und gehörte zum innersten Kreis des Königs. ARD-Korrespondentin Jennifer Johnston berichtet, was der Tod von Prinzessin Bha in Thailand auslöst. · Am Abend startete offiziell die Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft in Mexiko, Kanada und den USA. Die Schweizer Nationalmannschaft tritt am Samstag für ihr erstes Spiel gegen Katar an. Der Bericht von Wissenschaftsredaktor Sandro Della Torre zeigt, wie das Team dabei auf Knowhow der ETH Zürich zurückgreift. · Ein Kettenbrief auf Whatsapp sorgte in den letzten Tagen für viele Fragen bei Nutzerinnen und Nutzern. Die Nachricht warnt davor, dass eine Künstliche Intelligenz bald alle Whatsapp-Chats mitliest. Der Kettenbrief verbreitet sich zwar schnell, an der Warnung ist jedoch nichts dran, erklärt SRF Digitalredaktor Guido Berger.

Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!   This month I'm joined by Meadow a.k.a. HowdyLoveDarlingM, an incredibly thoughtful TTRPG designer, actual play GM, performer, cosplayer, writer, singer, artist, Meadow does so much! We talk about her collection of games and how she loves to explore the world of storytelling and doesn't shy away from filling the gaps in games with her own mechanics, putting her own spin on things to leave her mark, and the importance of collaboration throughout the entire process.   We also talk about our love of media and how it inspires everything we think and make, how we can use that creativity to explore new ideas and stories, as well as the importance of WRITING THINGS WITH YOUR HANDS. Do it, seriously, try it for a bit and see how much you realize you missed it/love it.   Never stop making art, telling stories, and putting yourself into them. Rebel with whatever cool silly things you're into (and share the weird with me please). And now go follow Meadow!   Meadow's games are available on her Patreon, and you can hear them played on her Twitch or YouTube!    ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

n this second 2026 State of the Industry Deep Dive, presented in partnership with KnowHow, Michelle Blevins & Travis Martin, of KnowHow, talk with industry leaders Kristin Whitley Smith (Mooring Recovery Services), Sarah Cowell (PHC Restoration), and Jessica Wescott (Stellar Service Brands) and tackle the restoration industry's most pressing challenge: getting paid. Drawing directly from data in the 2026 State of the Industry Report, the panel shares proven strategies for accelerating collections, improving documentation, and creating a culture of accountability around accounts receivable.From setting payment expectations early to leveraging technology, training, and communication to reduce payment delays, this discussion delivers practical takeaways restoration companies can implement immediately to improve cash flow and protect profitability.

What if the marketing content you create today was still bringing in leads, clicks, affiliate income, and clients a year from now?Because that's exactly what Pinterest can do.And if you're anything like me, you've probably been treating Pinterest like that app you open when you're planning a trip, redecorating your apartment, or convincing yourself you'll start meal prepping next week. But after this conversation with Pinterest strategist Laura England, I'm officially reconsidering everything.In this episode, we're talking about why creators, travel bloggers, business owners, coaches, and service providers need to stop chasing one-hit-wonder content and start building marketing assets that compound over time.Laura shares how she grew a Pinterest account from virtually zero to over a million monthly impressions, why Pinterest works more like Google than Instagram, and the exact strategy she uses to help clients generate long-term traffic without posting 24/7.If you've been relying entirely on Instagram, TikTok, or short-form content to grow your business, this episode might just change your marketing strategy forever.In This Episode, We Cover:Why Pinterest is one of the most underrated marketing platforms in 2026The difference between short-term marketing and sustainable marketingHow Pinterest traffic compounds over timeWhy creators and business owners should think like search engines, not social media algorithmsThe Pinterest SEO strategy every beginner should knowHow to use Pinterest Trends to predict future search trafficCommon Pinterest mistakes that hurt reach and visibilityHow travel creators can use Pinterest to drive blog traffic, affiliate sales, and inquiriesWhy linking directly to affiliate links can hurt your Pinterest strategyHow to create Pinterest boards that actually help the algorithm understand your brandThe role of keywords, alt text, and SEO in Pinterest growthWhy LinkedIn and Pinterest are Laura's favorite sustainable marketing platformsThe surprising reason most creators quit Pinterest too earlyKey TakeawaysPinterest is a Search Engine, Not a Social PlatformMost creators approach Pinterest like Instagram. That's the mistake.Pinterest behaves much more like Google, meaning users are actively searching for solutions, inspiration, and products. The content you publish today can continue generating traffic months—or even years—from now.Sustainable Marketing Beats Constant Content CreationInstead of constantly creating content that disappears after 24 hours, Laura encourages creators to build marketing assets that continue working long after they're published.Think:PinterestEmail marketingBloggingLinkedInPodcastsYouTubeThese channels compound over time rather than requiring daily visibility.Pinterest Rewards PatienceUnlike TikTok, where content can go viral overnight and disappear just as quickly, Pinterest content often takes 2–3 months to gain traction.But once it starts ranking, it can continue sending traffic for years.Pinterest Trends Is Your Secret WeaponPinterest literally tells you what's going to trend before it trends.Using Pinterest Trends allows creators to publish content months in advance and position themselves at the top of search results when demand peaks.Your Website Should Be the DestinationLaura recommends sending Pinterest traffic primarily to:Blog postsPodcast episodesEmail opt-insLong-term content assetsEvergreen sales pagesResources Mentioned:Pinterest TrendsPinterest Business AccountsPinterest SEOLinkedIn MarketingEmail Marketing StrategiesSustainable Marketing FrameworksConnect with Laura EnglandNEXT: Check out Episode 119 on why you need to be on LinkedIn like YESTERDAYLaura England is the founder of The Writer's Harbor, where she helps female founders market sustainably through Pinterest marketing, email marketing, and strategic copywriting.Her philosophy is simple: build marketing systems that continue working even when you're not.Find Laura and learn more about The Writer's Harbor:Follow Laura on Instagram Join her Sustainable Marketing Diary newsletterSign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us

What if the reason your marriage still feels disconnected… isn't because you don't understand the problem?What if it's because you haven't yet stepped into what actually creates change?In this episode, we're talking about the place so many women get stuck—especially after they've already started doing the inner work.You're more aware now.You're catching your thoughts.You're recognizing the patterns that have been creating distance in your marriage.But the truth is…your intimacy, connection, and desire still feel the sameAnd now you're wondering:“Why doesn't this feel different?”“Why do I still feel disconnected from my husband?”“Am I doing something wrong?”Let's gently challenge that…What if nothing has gone wrong?What if you're simply in the middle of transformation?⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why awareness alone won't rebuild intimacy or emotional connection in your marriageThe hidden gap between knowing what's wrong and actually changing how you show upWhy your brain defaults to old patterns—even when you know betterHow to move from being a meaning maker to a pattern breaker in your marriage⸻The Truth About Intimacy & Connection in Midlife MarriageHere's what most women don't realize:Insight does not equal transformationYou don't change your marriage by:hearing something onceunderstanding it intellectuallyor agreeing with itYou change your marriage by:practicing a new way of showing up—moment by momentBecause even when your thinking starts to shift…your reactions will still default to what's familiarAnd that doesn't mean you're failing.It means you're growing.⸻The Missing Piece: Moving From Awareness to ActionAwareness is powerful…but it's only the beginning.Real change happens when you:slow down your reactionschoose what you want to create in the momentand intentionally show up differentlyBecause this is where intimacy starts to rebuild:not from knowing more…but from doing something newThat's not a sign to stop.It's a sign you're breaking old patterns.⸻A Faith-Based Perspective on Real ChangeThis isn't just mindset work…this is spiritual transformation.“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2Renewal doesn't happen in a moment.It happens through repetition.Every time you choose:openness instead of shutting downconnection instead of withdrawaltruth instead of assumptionyou are partnering with God in rebuilding your marriage.⸻Your Next Step This week, I want you to take what you learned in the last episode even further.When something happens in your marriage, pause and ask:What happened?What did I make it mean?What do I want to create instead?How am I going to show up differently right now?Not later.In the moment.Because this is how:emotional connection growsintimacy rebuildsand desire begins to return⸻Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode spoke to you, come join me inside my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we go deeper into:rebuilding emotional connectionrestoring intimacy and romancebreaking old patterns in your marriageand creating a relationship that feels alive againOr send me a message. I would love to personally connect with you.Friend…Awareness is not the finish line.It's the doorway.And when you begin making new decisions—right in the middle of real-life moments—everything in your marriage can begin to shift.I'm not sharing this from theory…This is what God has walked me through in my own marriage.And I believe with everything in me:He can do the same for you.⸻Related EpisodesEP 316: My Sex Drive Isn't There… I Want Emotional Connection and IntimacyEP 315: Don't Know How to Get It Back? Why Intimacy Still Feels Like a Challenge in Midlife MarriageEP 308: Why Trying Harder Won't Fix Intimacy in Your Christian Marriage

After trumpeting a magical horn found in the burnt remains of the homestead, Iorlas has earned the trust of a majestic steed en route to Fornost Erain, the ancient keep and capital of Men from Ages past.   When he arrives, he finds it twisted and overgrown, treacherous and eerily abandoned, but of course trouble lurks within... Trouble in the form of evil Men and undead, but what is it that Gandalf has sent him here to learn?   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Bringer of Rain by Vindsvept On The Twilight Strand by Vindsvept Western Watchtower by Tabletop Audio Spectral Abbey by Tabletop Audio Simple Combat Sequence by Monument Studios Abandoned Chapel by Tabletop Audio Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

After surviving brain tumour removal surgery in 2018, Robert made a life-changing decision to leave traditional VP of Finance and CFO roles and focus on helping entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses solve real problems. His journey shaped the wisdom behind Don't Be Dumb, a practical leadership roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to avoid limiting beliefs, improve their work processes, negotiate better, and recover faster from mistakes.  Together, we explore what it means to lead instead of manage, how to remove inefficient tasks, why entrepreneurs must focus on the present and future, and how challenging times can become the foundation for deeper clarity and wiser leadership.In This Episode, We Discuss:Robert's 2018 brain tumour surgery and how it changed his lifeThe inspiration behind Don't Be DumbLeadership vs management in businessCommon entrepreneurial mistakes and how to avoid themHow to create a recovery strategy after business setbacksWhy entrepreneurs must focus on the present instead of the pastNegotiation secrets every entrepreneur should knowHow to remove slow, inefficient, duplicative tasksThe work of 636 Advisors and how Robert helps business ownersChapters:00:00 Facing Life's Challenges: A Personal Journey05:39 The Wisdom Behind Don't Be Dumb11:24 Common Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them17:25 Learning from Mistakes: Recovery and Growth23:03 The Importance of Looking Forward and Being Present23:56 Finding Inspiration in Others24:22 Believing in Your Abilities25:54 Leading vs Managing27:34 Improving Work Processes32:20 The Importance of Feedback33:00 Negotiation Secrets36:31 Services of 636 Advisors39:13 Addressing Fears in BusinessGuest Resources:636 Advisors: https://636advisors.com/ Don't Be Dumb Website: https://dontbedumb.expert/ Robert Towle Website: https://roberttowle.com Listen to Mirror Talk:Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more inspiring conversations on healing, leadership, purpose, faith, resilience, and transformation.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkMore inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We've partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/best-podcasting-tools/

WM-Nostalgie & gleichzeitig WM-Vorfreude pur: Auf der "Route26" stimmt der kicker mit einer fünfteiligen Roadshow auf die WM 2026 in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko ein, sammelt dabei Erinnerungen, persönliche Geschichten und Anekdoten zu vergangenen Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften - und blickt mit prominenten Gästen gleichzeitig auf das große Turnier im Sommer voraus. Wir beginnen in der Toskana, wo Mario in Florenz Nationalspieler Robin Gosens besucht, der mittlerweile bei der Fiorentina spielt und mit seinem Knowhow bei der WM 2026 als ARD-Experte vor der Kamera stehen wird. Sie fahren zusammen im VW Tiguan durch die engen toskanischen Gassen zum Training und sprechen über Gosens italienische Fußballheimat, seine Erfahrungen im DFB-Team und die Chancen der Nagelsmann-Elf in den USA, Mexiko und Kanada. 

WM-Nostalgie & gleichzeitig WM-Vorfreude pur: Auf der "Route26" stimmt der kicker mit einer fünfteiligen Roadshow auf die WM 2026 in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko ein, sammelt dabei Erinnerungen, persönliche Geschichten und Anekdoten zu vergangenen Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften - und blickt mit prominenten Gästen gleichzeitig auf das große Turnier im Sommer voraus. Wir beginnen in der Toskana, wo Mario in Florenz Nationalspieler Robin Gosens besucht, der mittlerweile bei der Fiorentina spielt und mit seinem Knowhow bei der WM 2026 als ARD-Experte vor der Kamera stehen wird. Sie fahren zusammen im VW Tiguan durch die engen toskanischen Gassen zum Training und sprechen über Gosens italienische Fußballheimat, seine Erfahrungen im DFB-Team und die Chancen der Nagelsmann-Elf in den USA, Mexiko und Kanada.

What if the problem isn't your desire… but the meaning you're giving it?What if nothing is actually wrong with your marriage…but the way you're interpreting what you're feeling is quietly creating distance?In today's episode, we're having a real and honest conversation about something so many midlife Christian wives are silently carrying:“I love my husband… but my sex drive just isn't there.”You want emotional connectionYou want intimacy and romanceYou want to feel close againBut instead…You feel disconnected, confused, and maybe even a little broken.And here's where most women go: “Something must be wrong with me” “Something must be off in our marriage” “Why does this feel so hard now?”But let's gently challenge that…What if your desire isn't gone?What if it's being shaped—blocked even—by the meaning you're assigning to your experience?⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why your lack of sex drive doesn't automatically mean disconnection in your marriageHow your thought patterns are influencing your intimacy, desire, and emotional connectionThe powerful truth behind Romans 12:2 and renewing your mind in marriageWhy connection often comes before desire (not the other way around)A simple 4-step process to help you rebuild intimacy, shift your thinking, and feel closer to your husband again⸻The Truth Most Women Miss About Intimacy in Midlife MarriageYou're not just experiencing your marriage…you are interpreting it.And that interpretation is shaping:how you feel about your husbandhow you show up in your marriageand even your desire for intimacy and romanceWhen you start believing: “We're disconnected” “Something's wrong” “I should feel different”You unknowingly create pressure… distance… and resistance.But when you shift the meaning?Everything begins to open again.⸻A Faith-Based Shift That Changes EverythingThis isn't just mindset…this is biblical.“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2When you change the meaning you're giving your marriage…you begin to experience your marriage differently.And that's where intimacy starts to rebuild—not from pressure, but from connection, safety, and openness.⸻Your Next Step (Don't Skip This)This week, I want you to notice:What am I feeling?What am I making it mean?Is that actually true?What's another way I could see this?Then invite God into it:“Lord, show me what's true here.”⸻

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     What is the salesperson value calculator, and where did the idea come from? 2.     What does my guest mean by the PIA factor, and what happens if you ignore it? 3.     What's the Can't, Won't, Don't Know How model, and where does it come in? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Mark Hunter: "It's not about having the right opportunities. It's about handling the opportunities right." About Lynn Hidy: Lynn Hidy is the founder of UpYourTeleSales.com known for her clarity, candor, and actionable strategies. With decades in the trenches, she helps sales leaders ditch the chaos and build confident, high-performing sales teams who sell virtually and get results without losing their minds (or their humor). How to Get in Touch with Lynn Hidy: Website: https://upyourtelesales.com/ Email:  lynn@upyourtelesales.com Gift: https://masteringinsidesalesleadership.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Inside-Sales-Leadership-Done-ebook/dp/B0GDZBQ6MH Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™:  https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/ Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

Cynthia Boone is a returning guest.She is a Late Discovery Adoptee who learned she was adopted just two days after her 46th birthday. Her journey to truth unfolded over several years—first reuniting with her birthmother, and later, through AncestryDNA, connecting with her birthfather's family. These discoveries reshaped her understanding of identity, family, and belonging.An educator for 39 years, Cynthia spent much of her career as a reading specialist in K–8 public schools, bringing deep listening skills, patience, and compassion to her work. Today, she brings those same strengths to adoptee spaces as a facilitator and community leader. She is a founding member of the Adoptee Sisterhood Group and an active participant in adoptee writing and discussion communities.At Untangling Our Roots 2026, Cynthia was a panelist for The Last to Know: How to Heal from Late Discovery, sharing lived experience, insight, and hope for those navigating identity after late discovery.Music by Corey Quinn

Welcome back to the monthly design diaries series of 2026 where I am holding myself accountable toward putting out more games.   For the first Design Diaries of the year that isn't about Gardens of Rust, I decided to go back to what was going to be the original Design Diaries episode of 2026... my two-player buddy cop TTRPG Decktectives.   In this game, the two players sit down and create a pair of detectives or investigators who are going to solve a crime in around 1 hour of real time like an episode your favorite procedural using a deck of cards and a Three Act Structure with "commercial breaks."   The game mechanics are very simple, using cards from small hands to overcome prompts and obstacles flipped from a 3x3 grid representing each Act of the investigation to create piles of Clues & Complications. By the end, hopefully your duo has amassed enough evidence to put away the culprit (or solve the crime and let it slide).   I'm confident this one's done design-wise, I just need to get the layout done. SOMEONE YELL AT ME UNTIL I DO!   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rain, Book And Cup Of Tea by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Iorlas spends time recovering between the small community of Archet in the Chetwood and a visit to Bree, where he runs into Gandalf again. After hearing news of an attack on a homestead along the Greenway to the north, Iorlas assumes it must be Drustan and his allies, so he ventures slightly out of the way to investigate. He finds a wondrous item...   Learn more about The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Woodland Murmur by Vindsvept Reverie by Vindsvept Traveler Harp Loop by Monument Studios Privy Council by Tabletop Audio Origination by Monument Studios Enigma by Vindsvept Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Bombed at the Beach 5.4.26 - Part 1 Bombed at the Beach 5.4.26 - Part 2 Video game HOF Inductees 2026 Eddie’s Top 10 Star Wars Prequel Mistakes Thor’s Midweek Meltdown 5.6.26 - Russini/Vrabel Internet Debates Who Gets Front Seat – Mom or GF Sky Doesn’t Know How to Respond to I Love You Text Eddie’s Health Journey Update Sky’s Wheel of Food 5.8.26 - Matzo Ball Soup Throwback Trivia 5.7.26 Matt Friend 5.8.26 Thor Double Parks For BabySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is the episode for every triathlete with ambitions in sprint and Olympic distance triathlon, from beginners looking to complete to front-of-the-pack athletes looking to compete. Triathlon training has similarities across the board from sprint to Ironman distance, but the specific training obviously differs between distances, and in this episode we break down exactly, when, why and how. Let's get stuck in!  HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:  How long does it take to prepare for a sprint or an Olympic distance race if you're a beginner? What about an intermediate to advanced triathlete?  Key sessions in swimming, cycling and running for sprint and Olympic distance triathletes How long should your long run and ride be as a sprint or Olympic distance triathlete?  What role does brick workouts play in sprint and Olympic Distance triathlon training?  Why tapering is much harder to get right for shorter than for longer races, and how to actually do it.  Key considerations if you're racing draft-legal rather than non-draft sprint and Olympic distance races Sample training week for an Olympic distance triathlon Listener questions!  DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES:  We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode.  The shownotes for today's episode can be found at https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts696/ LINKS AND RESOURCES:  Chain lubrication (save watts and money) with Adam Kerin | EP#323 WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following related episodes: The Ironman Training Deep Dive: What Triathletes Need to Know  How to Optimize Your Triathlon Training on a Limited Time Budget | Natasha Van Der Merwe Lance Watson – coach of Olympic Champion Simon Whitfield | EP#453 You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes.  LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON:  The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do Contact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs) Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Instagram Learn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Babs Costello—beloved home cook, mom of four, grandmother, and viral content creator who proves it's never too late to start something new. After launching her social media presence at 71, Babs has become a source of comfort, wisdom, and joy for millions.We talk about the beautiful chaos of raising a family while running a business, how she built a supportive community of moms, and why the dinner table can be the most powerful place for connection. Babs shares practical tips on meal planning, keeping kids engaged during dinner, and how preparing ahead can make hosting feel effortless.She also opens up about her children's book, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You…?, a project made even more special with the help of her grandchildren. This episode is a reminder that when life feels overwhelming—“when it rains, it pours”—those storms can still bring growth, beauty, and deeper connection.Whether you're a busy mom, a grandmother, or someone wondering if you've missed your chance to start something meaningful, Babs' story will leave you inspired to begin right where you are.In this episode, we cover: Simple meal planning strategies for families How to keep kids engaged at the dinner table (and why it matters) Turning everyday moments into meaningful family traditions Overcoming fear and embracing new beginnings at any age Lessons from her grandmother on faith, hospitality, and joy Connect with Babs Costello:  Facebook: Brunch with babs Instagram: BABS (@brunchwithbabs) Links Mentioned:  Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?: By Barbara ("Babs") Costello Every Day with Babs: By Barbara Costello Celebrate with Babs: By Barbara Costello   Related Episodes: Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464] Help! My Kids Don't Know How to Do Anything : Building Life Skills This Summer :: Katie Kimball [Ep 525] Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466] Featured Sponsors:  Green Chef: Head to Greenchef.com/50alone and use the code 50alone to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months.  Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. For a limited time, Honeylove is offering up to 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day sale. Use our exclusive link to shop at honeylove.com/DMA.