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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira talk about a financial task many families know they should revisit but often put off: life insurance.After growing their family and realizing their original policies no longer matched their current reality, Jonathan and Amanda share why life insurance needs to be reviewed as your family changes. What made sense before kids, or with one or two children, may no longer be enough after more children, a larger mortgage, higher expenses, inflation, or a change in family needs.They explain why term life insurance can be an act of love and stewardship, especially for families with dependents. The goal is not to create a windfall, but to make sure your spouse and children would be financially cared for if the unthinkable happened.

For HSPs navigating a world that wasn't built for them, the default can become: everything is hard, no one understands, and discomfort is a signal to retreat.In this solo episode, Alissa challenges that frame directly. She shares how her life experience has shaped her view of challenges.So even with the newest challenge life is giving her, to raise her daughter Blaine through a Type 1 diabetes and celiac diagnosis, she knows this discomfort is not something to escape but the exact thing that is building her confidence that she can handle the life she wants.In this episode, you'll learn:Why expanding your tolerance for discomfort is the foundation of feeling steady and unbothered in your daily lifeHow resilience shows up as curiosity about what a triggering moment is pointing toThe cost of living as the "effect" of everything around youWhy being an open-hearted, sensitive person in a non-sensitive world is something to own, not apologize forHow every trigger and insecurity that surfaces is an invitation to strengthen something within yourselfUncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Argelis Milian Robles was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2025 — alone, without a car, on the brink of losing her job, and managing celiac on top of it all. And that was just the beginning. What came next tested everything she had. Her faith. Her will to stay. Her relationship with her own body.In this episode, Argelis opens up about the moments that brought her to her lowest point and what it actually took to start building a life she wanted to live… one that includes pancakes, boba, and yellow curry. It's a story about learning to trust yourself when everything falls apart at once.WHAT WE COVER:The Sunday morning church visit that ended in the ICU with a blood sugar of 407What a pituitary brain hemorrhage six months into T1D changed about her insulin resistance, her mental health, and what she wanted for her lifeHow celiac prepped Argelis to drop her A1C from 13.9 to 5.4 in eight months, and why she doesn't recommend itWhy pancakes, boba, and yellow curry became the goals that mattered most in coachingThe two pages Argelis wrote after the brain hemorrhage that changed the direction of her lifeWHAT'S NEXT:

Charlotte Leventhal is a certified doula, content creator, and single mother living in Israel. Through her social media platform, @daniellesmom, she shares openly about marriage, divorce, motherhood, and rebuilding life after unexpected challenges.She is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and birth, and works as a doula while also advocating for greater understanding and support around divorce within the Orthodox community.Originally from the United States, Charlotte now lives in Israel with her daughter and is navigating the realities of co-parenting, single motherhood, and building a new future for herself and her family.Listen in to hear Charlotte share:What it was like to be told she was heading toward divorce while nine months pregnantHow she navigated the grief of losing the future and family life she expectedThe shame, secrecy, and stigma that often surround divorce—and why she chose to share her story publiclyThe critical role friendships, therapy, and community played during one of the most difficult seasons of her lifeHow she is rediscovering herself through creativity, exercise, journaling, and intentional self-careThe realities of co-parenting, custody arrangements, and raising a young child after divorceHer journey into becoming a doula and why supporting women through birth has become deeply meaningfulLessons she's learned about resilience, identity, and finding strength when life takes an unexpected turnHer message to others navigating divorce, loss, or major life transitions+So much more.Connect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Your body isn't broken - your subconscious is running old programs. Clinical hypnotherapist Lydia Hatton joins Dr. Tabatha to unpack how childhood beliefs drive stress eating, weight struggles, and self-sabotage - and how to finally rewrite them. Romans 12:2 in action. What if the reason you can't stop stress eating, sabotaging your health goals, or staying stuck in the same patterns has nothing to do with willpower - and everything to do with a belief installed in your subconscious before age seven?In this episode, Dr. Tabatha sits down with Lydia Hatton - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mindset Coach, Columbia and Harvard MBA grad - to pull back the curtain on the hidden programs running your body, your eating habits, and your self-worth.Lydia discovered hypnotherapy after a thyroid cancer diagnosis during COVID, and what she found on the other side changed everything - including her work with women inside the Fast to Faith community.You'll learn:Why 95% of your thoughts are subconscious - and how they're quietly shaping your lifeHow limiting beliefs installed in childhood drive emotional eating, weight holding, and self-sabotageWhy "weight loss" language may actually be keeping you stuckHow to reprogram your mind with new truth - and why repetition is non-negotiableWhat hypnotherapy actually is (and why it is not scary, demonic, or out of your control)"Your entire body field is listening to the words you speak at all times." - Lydia Hatton"You have to believe before you receive." - Ashlee"You can't have this dissonance of your mind and your spirit. You have to be going in the same direction to move your body forward." - Dr. TabathaScripture: Philippians 2:1-2Connect with Lydia:Website: lydiahatton.com (book a discovery call)Email: lydia@lydiahatton.comYouTube: Lydia Hatton MBAIf you've been on your own healing journey and you keep thinking, I want to help other women do this! That pull is not random. The Fast to Faith Coaching Academy was built for you. You'll learn the clinical foundations hormones, gut healing, labs, supplementation & how to coach women through the 40-Day process while building a business that honors both science & faith.  Join Today!  For just five dollars, you get five days with a certified one-on-one coach guiding you through your hormones, your gut, and your faith.Go to ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyReady to go deeper?The women who hear this episode and feel something shift — they belong in the Fast to Faith Sisterhood. This is where faith, functional medicine, and identity work come together with a community of women who are done managing symptoms and ready to lead from healing.If you feel called to take that even further — to guide other women through this exact transformation — the Fast to Faith Coaching Academy is where that calling becomes a career.Become a certified Fast to Faith™ coach →Weekly live mentorship with Dr. TabathaNot ready for the academy yet? Start here: 5-Day Empowered by Faith Challenge ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyShop Dr. Tabatha's supplement line: Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first order: shop.fasttofaith.comGet the book: Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: book.fasttofaith.com/bonus?am_id=fasttofaith5413Fast to Faith is hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber — OB/GYN, functional medicine physician, and founder of the Fast to Faith Sisterhood and Coaching Academy.

If you're like most parents, you've probably had a moment this summer where you said, "Okay, time to turn it off," and suddenly found yourself in a negotiation, an argument, or a full-blown meltdown. Screens have become one of the biggest parenting challenges of modern life. They're entertaining, social, educational, and often genuinely helpful. But they can also create power struggles, emotional outbursts, and frustration for both kids and parents. In this episode, Kyle and Sara explore a different way to think about screens. Instead of focusing on control, punishment, or finding the perfect amount of screen time, they discuss how parents can help children develop healthy screen habits while still enjoying the benefits technology can offer. You'll hear practical ideas for reducing conflict, understanding what's happening beneath screen battles, and leading your family with connection instead of control. Kyle and Sara also share five practical shifts parents can begin using immediately to create healthier rhythms around screens and reduce daily battles. In This Episode:Why turning off screens can feel so difficult for kidsWhat screens may be providing for children emotionally and sociallyWhy screen battles are often about more than the screen itselfCommon parenting responses that unintentionally increase conflictThe difference between creating limits and creating healthy rhythmsHow to support smoother transitions away from devicesWhy awareness works better than shameWhat screens may be crowding out in a child's lifeHow to collaborate with kids when creating screen expectationsWhat to do when children still become upset about screen limitsFive practical shifts you can start using this weekA Different Way to Think About Screens:Screens aren't going away.Our job isn't to eliminate them. Our job is to help our children learn how to use them with awareness, balance, and self-control while they're still under our guidance. When we move beyond fear, shame, and constant power struggles, we create opportunities to teach the skills our kids will need for a lifetime of healthy screen use. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/screen-time-without-the-power-struggles Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Career Reinvention, Retirement and Building a Richer Life with Hannah MartinWhat does it really mean to prepare for retirement? For many women, especially mid-career professionals, retirement planning is often reduced to one question: “Will I have enough money?” Yet, as Hannah Martin explains in this thoughtful conversation, a fulfilling later life requires more than financial security. It also calls for purpose, community, health, independence and a clear sense of what comes next.In episode 282 of Your Career Podcast, Jane Jackson reconnects with Hannah Martin, founder of Talented Ladies Club and Rich Retiree, seven years after their last conversation. Hannah and I chatted in episodes 19 and 101. Hannah shares how her work supporting ambitious mothers returning to the workforce evolved into a new mission: helping women prepare for retirement in a way that is practical, empowering and deeply human.Jane and Hannah discuss the unique career and financial challenges many women face, including career breaks, lower pension or superannuation balances, caring responsibilities, and the implications of, unfortunately, a divorce. Confidence dips after time out of the workforce, and the long-term impact of the gender pay gap.They also explore why career reinvention does not stop at midlife. Whether you are facing redundancy, considering a career change, preparing for retirement, or wondering how to create more meaning in your next chapter, this conversation offers a reassuring reminder that it is never too late to make considered, confident choices.In this episode, we discuss:Why retirement planning must go beyond moneyThe four pillars of a rich retirement: finance, health, community and purposeHow career breaks can affect confidence, savings and long-term financial independenceWhy women often face different retirement challenges from menThe importance of community, contribution and meaningful activity as we ageHow mid-career professionals can begin planning their next chapter before they are forced toWhy career clarity matters at every stage of lifeHow cultural attitudes towards ageing can affect confidence, wellbeing and possibilityThe value of wisdom, lived experience and intergenerational connectionKey takeawayA rich retirement is not only about what you have saved. It is also about the life you are building.For mid-career professionals, this episode is a timely reminder to pause, reflect and ask: “What do I want the next chapter of my life and career to feel like?” Whether you are navigating redundancy, exploring a career change, rebuilding confidence, or preparing for a new stage of life, clarity is the first step towards making wise and grounded decisions.Resource mentioned:YouTube video when Jane visited Hannah in Worthing, UK - showing how genuine networking turns into genuine connections, taking the online connection offline to meet in person.  Watch here: https://youtu.be/hN_dAzQ30uo?si=PxSphzC7KI_psFsE About Hannah MartinHannah Martin is the founder of Talented Ladies Club, created in 2013 to support ambitious mothers returning to work and building careers or businesses that fit their lives. Her latest initiative, Rich Retiree, helps women take a more holistic approach to retirement planning, considering not only finances but also health, purpose, community and fulfilment.Find out more at: richretiree.comAbout Jane JacksonJane Jackson is a career management coach, author of Navigating Career Crossroads, and host of Your Career Podcast. With over 24 years of experience, Jane helps mid-career professionals navigate redundancy, career change, job search, interview preparation, LinkedIn personal branding and career clarity so they can make confident decisions and move towards work they will enjoy.If you are at a career crossroads and would value caring, practical support, visit janejacksoncoach.com.------Welcome to Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson where I help mid career professionals overcome self doubt and gain career clarity and the confidence to create the life and career they desire. Book a Zoom chat with me at janejacksoncoach.com - I'd love to meet you and discover what's happening in your career! Support the show- - - - - -Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE.  Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/   

What if happiness wasn't something you chased… but something you could actually engineer?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Thayne Martin—executive, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of It's Pure Love—to explore his groundbreaking framework: The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™).Thayne's story is one of profound transformation.After enduring severe childhood abuse, he struggled with depression, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and ADHD. His pain became so overwhelming that he attempted suicide multiple times. But everything changed after a near-death experience—when a reaction to medication caused him to drown in his own swimming pool.What happened next shifted everything.When Thayne regained consciousness, he describes experiencing a level of clarity, gratitude, and unconditional love unlike anything he had ever known. That moment became the catalyst for a new way of understanding the mind, emotions, and human behavior—and ultimately led to the creation of ELAH™ and eX eM NeuroConditioning™.In this episode, we explore how these tools can help you break free from limiting patterns and intentionally create a life filled with connection, purpose, and joy.In this episode, we discuss:Thayne's powerful journey from trauma and despair to healing and purposeHow a near-death experience transformed his mind, heart, and lifeThe Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) and how it worksUsing simple “math-like” operations—Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Gratitude—to guide your lifeHow your brain is wired to reinforce whatever you repeatedly think and feelThe role of neuroplasticity in reshaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviorsWhat eX eM NeuroConditioning™ is and how it accelerates transformationHow emotional experiences influence brain chemistry and behaviorThe importance of awareness, connection, and gratitude in healingWhy real, lasting change comes from experience—not just informationWhat is ELAH™?The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) is a simple yet powerful framework that helps you organize your thoughts, emotions, and relationships using five symbolic operations:Addition – What do you want more of in your life?Subtraction – What do you need to release or let go of?Multiplication – What can you amplify and grow?Division – What can you share with others?Gratitude (=) – The equal sign that brings everything into alignmentThis elegant system makes personal growth practical, memorable, and easy to apply in everyday life.A Powerful ReminderHealing doesn't have to be complicated.Sometimes, the most profound transformations come from the simplest shifts—what you focus on, what you feel, and what you choose to reinforce.Learn More About ThayneTo learn more about Thayne Martin and his work, visit:

What if the reason your business growth feels hard isn't because you're not doing enough… but because your identity hasn't caught up with the level of success you desire? In this episode, Elyse shares her personal journey from a decade of hustle, anxiety, and feeling stuck at the same income level to building a multi-seven-figure business with more freedom, ease, and flow.You'll learn:Why working harder often keeps you stuckThe identity gap that prevents you from reaching your next levelHow your subconscious mind creates results based on who you believe you are—not what you wantWhy making money neutral allows more of it to flow into your lifeHow to shift from scarcity and force into abundance and expansionYour next level doesn't require a more exhausted version of you. It requires a new self-concept. ✨ JOIN THE EXPANSION ROOM (free weekly live sessions)Ready to go deeper? → https://www.elysearcher.com/expansion-room

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What if the beliefs holding you back were never really yours to begin with?Steph explores the powerful connection between childhood beliefs and the life we're living today. So much of what we accept as truth about ourselves was shaped by external voices and early experiences, and those inherited beliefs often run our lives long after they've stopped serving us. Steph walks through practical strategies for doing a belief audit, identifying what's outdated, and giving your current self a vote in how your story unfolds. With a focus on self-awareness and personal growth, this episode is a guide to rewriting the beliefs that no longer align with who you're becoming.In this episode you'll discover:The impact of childhood beliefs on adult lifeHow to identify outdated beliefsThe importance of giving the current self a voteStrategies for challenging and updating beliefsThe role of self-awareness in personal growthYour takeaways:Most of our beliefs are formed in childhood and are outdated.Challenging your beliefs can unlock new possibilities.Audit your beliefs regularly to ensure they serve your growth.Chapters00:00 Challenging Beliefs About Ourselves02:28 The Role of Past Experiences in Shaping Beliefs04:49 Auditing and Challenging Outdated Beliefs07:04 Reevaluating Relationships and Self-Image09:25 Creating Your Own Beliefs and Worldview

What if peace isn't found in changing your life, but in changing your relationship to this moment?So many of us move through life evaluating everything:I'm okay. I'm not okay.This is working. This isn't working.I'm ahead. I'm behind.Without even realizing it, we can spend enormous amounts of energy deciding whether life is going well or badly.In this episode of Prayer on the Air, we explore a simple but profound question: What if this moment didn't need fixing?Together, we'll look at what becomes possible when we stop judging every experience and begin meeting life with greater curiosity, compassion, and presence.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the constant habit of evaluating ourselves can be so exhaustingThe difference between your life and your judgment of your lifeHow unhappiness changes when we stop resisting itThe shift from "me-ness" to "here-ness"A simple practice for making peace with what isRather than asking: "How do I fix this?"What if we asked: "What is here?"And what if we could meet whatever we find with awareness instead of judgment?May this conversation support you in laying down the inner scorecard and discovering the peace that is always available.

We live in the most connected age in human history.Yet many people feel more distracted, overwhelmed, and fragmented than ever before.In this episode of TeaMinded, we explore why tea belongs in a digital world and how a simple tea ritual can help us reclaim something increasingly rare: our attention.Tea isn't anti-technology.Technology helps us communicate, learn, create, and connect. But constant notifications, endless scrolling, and perpetual stimulation can make it difficult to slow down and be fully present.Tea offers a different rhythm.The process of heating water, brewing leaves, and sitting quietly with a cup of tea creates a natural pause in the day. It invites mindfulness, reflection, and intentional living in a culture that often rewards speed and distraction.Why tea remains relevant in a digital ageTea and mindfulnessDigital distraction and attentionTea rituals and intentional livingThe connection between tea and analog livingWhy tea drinkers often love books, journaling, and creativityTechnology as a tool, not a masterReclaiming presence in everyday lifeHow tea creates space for reflectionWhether you're a tea lover, journal keeper, reader, creative, or simply someone looking for a calmer pace of life, this episode explores why tea may be more important today than ever before.TeaMinded explores tea culture, loose leaf tea, tea rituals, mindfulness, creativity, craftsmanship, and intentional living through educational episodes, reflections, tea reviews, and conversations.Follow TeaMinded for new episodes exploring tea culture, slow living, tea rituals, mindfulness, creativity, and the pursuit of a more attentive life.#TeaPodcast #TeaCulture #Mindfulness #DigitalMinimalism #SlowLiving #TeaRitual #IntentionalLiving #TeaAndMindfulness #AnalogLiving #TeaMindedIn This Episode

Send us Fan MailDownload a PDF worksheet for this class here https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jb129gcn2kkv7nnoyhjd4/kabbalah_for_everyone_halbashah_hafshotah_part2_handout.pdf?rlkey=godgbfmvxitvxdq5ch699h6wp&dl=0In Lesson 1, we introduced the Chassidic concepts of Halbashah and Hafshotah, how a deep idea becomes clothed in language, story, metaphor, and practical form, and how we can strip away the outer layers to uncover the essence within.In Lesson 2, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes these ideas deeper and makes them real. This class explores how Halbashah and Hafshotah are not only tools for understanding Kabbalah, but tools for living with more clarity, compassion, and purpose. How do we understand a person beyond their behavior? How do we translate spiritual inspiration into actual change? How do we look beneath emotional reactions, relationship struggles, and inner confusion to discover what is really going on?Sometimes life needs to be explained. Sometimes life needs to be peeled back. And sometimes, with a little Chassidus, we realize the “problem” was only the garment, not the essence.Key Takeaways1. Deep truth needs clothing: A lofty idea only changes us when it becomes understandable, relatable, and practical.2. Not everything on the surface is the essence: A reaction, habit, fear, or conflict may be real — but it may not be the deepest truth.3. Halbashah helps us bring inspiration into action: If an idea remains abstract, it can be beautiful but useless. Chassidus teaches us to bring it down into daily life.4. Hafshotah helps us see beneath the noise: Instead of getting stuck in the drama, we learn to ask: What is really happening underneath?5. Relationships require both movements: We need to “clothe” love in actual behavior, and we need to “unclothe” conflict to see the vulnerable human being underneath.6. The goal is not to escape real life: The goal is to bring the deepest truths of the soul into the ordinary moments of Wednesday morning.#KabbalahForEveryone  #Rabbiyisroelbernath #Halbashah #Hafshotah #chassidus #ChabadChassidus #Kabbalah #JewishWisdom #PracticalKabbalah #spiritualgrowth Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux breaks down Dan Koe's viral article, “How to Fix Your Entire Life in One Day,” and applies it directly to law firm owners. Tyson walks through why New Year's resolutions fail, how identity drives every result in your life and practice, and why your current goals might be more about safety than growth.You'll hear Tyson unpack Dan's ideas on identity, fear, intelligence, and cybernetics, then connect them to real-world examples like starting your own firm, growing beyond a “nice job,” and even coaching his daughter through a mindset shift in volleyball. He also guides you through Dan's one-day protocol, morning, daytime, and evening questions, that can help you get brutally honest about where you're stuck and what you actually want your life and firm to look like.If you've been feeling that nagging dissonance, knowing you're meant for more but staying stuck in the same patterns, this episode is your permission slip to design a new identity and start playing life like a video game.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most resolutions and firm goals fail so quicklyThe real reason you “aren't where you want to be”How your identity silently sabotages or supports your successThe 8-step “anatomy of identity” Tyson breaks down with his jiu-jitsu exampleHow inherited beliefs (parents, culture, religion, profession) keep you smallThe stages of mind and why most people hover in the middle foreverNaval's definition of intelligence and what it means for law firm ownersDan's one-day reset: morning, midday, and evening prompts to reboot your lifeHow to turn your life and law firm into an engaging “video game” you actually want to playHighlights00:00 – Intro: Why “fix your life in one day” matters for lawyers01:30 – Why resolutions and traditional goal-setting keep failing04:00 – Identity vs. behavior: becoming the person who naturally hits the goal06:30 – Self-talk and performance: Tyson's daughter's volleyball story08:30 – Tyson's jiu-jitsu example and the danger of defending the wrong identity11:00 – Hidden goals: safety, predictability, and staying in the “nice” job or firm13:30 – Morning “anti-vision” questions: getting brutally honest about your current life16:00 – Daytime & evening prompts: interrupting autopilot and naming the real enemy18:30 – Turning your life and firm into a video game + closing invites (Association, MaxLawCon, Becca's List)

This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.200 Episodes. Thousands of Downloads. Countless Conversations.When Shannon Miller started the Cleaning Business Life Podcast, the goal was simple: create a place where cleaning business owners could have honest conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, growth, and the realities of running a service business.More than 200 episodes later, that mission remains the same.In this special milestone episode, Shannon and co-host Jamie Runco reflect on the journey that brought them here, the lessons that continue to show up, and the future of an industry that is changing faster than ever before.Together, they discuss:Why most podcasts never make it past the first few episodesThe discipline required to consistently show up and create contentWhy chaos is expensive and systems create freedomThe importance of boundaries in business and lifeHow stories often teach more effectively than informationThe evolution of the cleaning industry from million-dollar companies to multi-million-dollar operationsThe growing role of women in leadership, ownership, and wealth creationThe opportunities and challenges presented by AI and emerging technologyWhat they hope to see by Episode 1000They also share personal reflections on resilience, business growth, raising families while building companies, and why they believe the cleaning industry is creating opportunities that didn't exist for previous generations.Most importantly, this episode is a heartfelt thank you to the listeners who have supported the show throughout the years.The goal was never fame.The goal was never going viral.The goal was to document an industry that deserved a voice.The first 200 episodes were about documenting the industry.The next 800 are about helping shape where it goes.Thank you for listening, sharing, supporting, and growing alongside us.Connect with Shannon Miller:Maid-Broker.comKlean Freaks UniversityConnect with Jamie Runco:Above All Cleaning CompanyIf you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review and share this episode with another cleaning business owner. Your support helps us continue these conversations and reach more entrepreneurs in our industry. Support the showThanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.

Resources & LinksJoin the next FREE Akashic Records WorkshopSubmit a question for the workshop or podcast⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ebook⁠Mentioned in this episode: Direct and Indirect Spiritual Paths and PracticesLight Codes, Solar Flares and Spiritualisation of Earth and the Human Form.Akashic Records teacher and practitioner, Suzie Ridley introduces a simple, powerful practice she calls “Akashic bathing” - opening your Records without an agenda, simply to sit in the frequency. This episode explores why that kind of steady, relational time in the field can support clarity, intuition, and deeper spiritual sovereignty.Suzie explains that Akashic bathing is not about getting answers, it's about attuning to the energy of the Akashic Field so your internal technology becomes clearer and more coherent over time. She shares five grounded benefits, from strengthening receptivity and discernment, to deepening your ability to hold higher frequencies, with a practical note on staying embodied so the practice supports expansion rather than becoming a form of bypassing.In this episode, you'll learnHow Akashic bathing strengthens your internal technology (your clair senses) through gentle attunementWhy this practice builds receptivity, helping you receive guidance and intuitive hits more clearly in daily lifeHow it strengthens discernment, so you can feel a visceral yes/no with new teachings, practices, and choicesWhy spending time in the field improves coherence and capacity to hold higher frequencies (including going deeper in your Records)How Akashic bathing can help practitioners recalibrate after client work, bringing you back to your own energy and baselineFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps0:20 – Free Akashic Records workshop announcement1:00 – Today's topic: 5 benefits of Akashic bathing1:04 – What Akashic bathing is NOT1:27 – Origin of the name "Akashic bathing"1:49 – Indirect vs. direct path practices explained2:55 – What Akashic bathing actually is (direct path)4:24 – Benefit #1: Strengthens your internal technology & clair sensors5:29 – Benefit #2: Strengthens receptivity6:28 – Benefit #3: Strengthens the organ of discernment7:29 – Benefit #4: Holding higher frequencies & going deeper9:58 – Benefit #5: Integrating activations & light codes10:47 – Bonus benefit: Recalibrating after client work (for energy practitioners)Wisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest

In this episode of Health, Wellth & Wisdom, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen is joined by Liberation Psychotherapist and Body Justice Activist, Paula Atkinson for a powerful conversation about body justice, diet culture, weight stigma, and the complicated ways our society links thinness to health, morality, and personal worth.Nicole and Paula explore what it means to pursue health while honoring body autonomy, how binary thinking shapes our relationship with food and fitness, and why conversations about weight are often far more nuanced than social media makes them seem.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:What body justice and body liberation actually meanHow societal pressures around thinness, beauty, and worth impact our relationship with food and our bodiesWhether body liberation and intentional weight loss can coexistThe role weight stigma plays in healthcare, wellness spaces, and everyday lifeHow binary (all-or-nothing) thinking shows up in diet culture and disordered eating patternsPractical ways to cultivate more flexibility, nuance, and self-compassion around eating and body imageThis conversation explores the gray areas that are often missing from discussions about weight and body image. Whether you've struggled with dieting, questioned the messages you've received about your body, or simply want to better understand the intersection of health, autonomy, and social justice, this episode offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective.Paula's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauladatkinson/Paula's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-nothings-wrong-with-you/id1732345906Jillian Michaels vs 20 Body Positivity Activists:https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=LMpsOxU3a6oVrqT_&v=M7K87rGoGps&feature=youtu.be

What does it really mean to feel alive?In this episode, Joyan sits down with Hossam Salmi, founder of Pulsia, to explore what happens when external success is no longer enough—and life starts to feel like autopilot.If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions of life, this episode will challenge the way you think about comfort, growth, and what it really means to be alive.In this episode, we explore:Success without aliveness becomes a beautiful prisonHow autopilot drains meaning and presenceHow silence, fear and adrenaline can rewire your lifeHow transformation expeditions reset mind, body, identityEpisode Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠Hossam Website: https://pulsiaprotocol.com/Hossam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hossam_nomad/

What if the life you've built looks successful on paper, but doesn't actually feel good to live?In this powerful and uplifting conversation, performance anxiety coach, speaker and neurodiversity consultant Zoe Carroll shares the wake-up call that changed everything for her family.After her husband experienced a severe mental health crisis, they were forced to ask themselves a difficult question: Are we creating a life worth living?What followed was a complete shift in how they approached work, happiness, purpose and adventure. Instead of waiting for “someday”, they made a conscious decision to move the things on their bucket list onto their to-do list and start designing a life that felt meaningful, fulfilling and joyful right now.Together, we explore why so many people end up sleepwalking through life, the hidden cost of chasing security at the expense of happiness, and how small intentional choices can create extraordinary change.Zoe also shares practical tools for overcoming anxiety, regulating your nervous system, building resilience, and creating more joy in everyday life.In this episode, you'll discover:Why happiness should be a daily practice, not a future destinationHow to turn your bucket list into a practical roadmap for livingThe powerful “happiness bank account” frameworkFour simple daily habits that support mental wellbeing and resilienceWhy purpose, passion and pleasure are the essential ingredients of a fulfilling lifeHow trauma, stress and anxiety affect both the mind and bodyThe importance of choosing challenge, growth and adventureThis conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty and actionable insights for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to create a life that truly feels like their own.Tune in and discover how to stop waiting for someday and start designing a life worth living today._____Zoey Carroll is a Performance Anxiety Coach, speaker, neurodiversity advocate, and inclusion consultant who helps people overcome the anxiety that shows up at the moments that matter most.Combining neuroscience, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, and over 20 years of experience working in high-pressure environments, she supports high-achieving individuals to act with greater confidence, courage, and authenticity.With a diverse background spanning RAF air traffic control, sport and exercise science, psychology, education, and wellbeing coaching, Zoey specialises in helping people understand and work with their nervous system rather than against it.She is also the founder of the Exceptional Minds Society, a community supporting neurodivergent and unconventional women to thrive on their own terms.Find out more about Zoe here:https://www.zoecarroll.comhttps://www.facebook.com/zoecarrollcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/zoe_carroll_coach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-carroll/

What if manifestation has nothing to do with trying to “get” something… and everything to do with who you become in the process?In this episode, Kate is joined by Farhad Khan for a powerful conversation about the deeper truth behind manifestation - beyond vision boards, affirmations, and trying to force life to go according to plan.Together, they explore how real manifestation happens through identity shifts, embodiment, self-trust, and becoming the version of yourself who is aligned with the life you desire.This conversation challenges the fantasy-based approach to manifestation and invites a more grounded, expansive way of creating your life.In this episode, Kate and Farhad discuss:Why manifestation is really about becomingThe difference between fantasy and true alignmentHow desperation, attachment, and “trying to manifest” can block what you wantThe identity shifts required to create a new realityWhy your external world can only meet the depth of your internal expansionLetting go of timelines and trusting the unfolding of lifeHow self-worth, embodiment, and nervous system safety change what you attractThis episode is for anyone who feels exhausted trying to “make” their dreams happen - and is ready to step into a more aligned, authentic, and expansive way of living.Because manifestation isn't about convincing the universe or trying to control your path - it's about becoming open to the life that is meant for your soul.Journey To Japan - A Sacred Retreat Guided by Farhad Khan · Kate Harlow · Akiko Shirai Experience the beauty, culture, and wellness traditions of Japan while connecting with an incredible community. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.studio11wellness.com/japan2027Join our complimentary Journey to Japan Information Session - Sunday June 14 • 9:00am PST Register HEREAbout The Guest:With a deep passion for sound healing, Farhad Khan brings a truly devotional and expansive healing quality to his work and performance. Using sound healing as a wellness therapy tool, Farhad's intuitive way of weaving all that he has learned on his path is memorable and leaves your mind elevated and your heart full of joy.Farhad's journey with yoga began in 2001. The profound impact of yoga on his well-being led him to fully embrace its principles and philosophies, making it his life's purpose. Having studied with various teachers from around the world, Farhad teaches from his heart and welcomes everyone to bask in the many gifts this practice offers. He has over 10,000 hours of Yoga Alliance certifications, skilled in a variety of styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Somatic, Nidra, and Kundalini. His extensive training includes time spent in ashrams in India, where he deepened his understanding of yoga and meditation.Farhad founded a Yoga & Wellness Studio in North Vancouver in 2007, where his dedication to the essence of yoga and sound healing flourished. After 15 successful years, he sold the studio to focus on meditation and sound healing, inspired by their profound effects on the brain and nervous system. Since then, he has facilitated workshops, sound baths, and teacher training sessions across Vancouver and abroad, integrating Eastern wellness practices into modern life.Farhad is also a certified yoga life coach, meditation teacher, and sound healing practitioner. He has worked with various sound healers over the years and continues to offer his transformative services to elevate spirits and support healing. Having personally battled anxiety and depression, Farhad shares tools and practices from his own journey, aiming to offer peace, empowerment, and joy to all those who attend his teachings. His mission is to elevate the spirit through sound and experiential journeys.Additionally, I've created the Farhad Khan Wellness line, a collection of therapeutic, all-natural, cruelty-free products crafted without synthetics and infused with the healing vibrations of crystal sound frequencies. Each product is thoughtfully made in small batches in Vancouver, BC, designed to bring nourishing, transformative energy of sound healing into your daily wellness rituals. Through this line, I aim to help you experience the calming and restorative benefits of sound therapy as part of your everyday self-care.Upcoming Retreat Schedule: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/retreatsFarhad Khan Wellness: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/farhadkhanwellnessSound Healing Course: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/sound-healing-courseWhispers for the Heart And Soul - Card Deck: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/farhadkhanwellness/p/whispers-for-the-heart-and-soulInstagram: @farhadkhan @farhadkhanwellness @farhadkhansoundExpanded Love Masterclass - June 19-21st, 8-10am Pacific Dailyhttps://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/expanded-love-masterclass-3-dayThe 3 Day Expanded Love Masterclass is a fully immersive week long experience that will help you understand your patterns and more importantly, how to transform them.Your desire for love is actually your desire to meet the deepest and truest parts of yourself that get activated 'through' love.Let me show you a new way to create healthy love, thriving relationships in your life and a life that lights up your soul.About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by.Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate is redefining what it means to be an empowered woman in today's world, showing women how to stop waiting for permission and start creating a life and love that aligns with their deepest truth.Known for her rare ability to see exactly where women are out of alignment with themselves, Kate offers a path back to unwavering self- trust, meaningful joy and true fulfillment. 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372 – Have you noticed? A spiritual awakening is taking place.In spite of all the negative and evil influences in the world today, there's a collective spiritual awakening going on in the lives of those who love and follow Christ.Sometimes it's subtle, quiet, personal, and almost unnoticed. Sometimes it's loud and clear and obvious to anyone who is halfway paying attention.The Holy Spirit is at work deep in the hearts of mankind rousing and waking us up to the deeper and more spiritual dimensions of life. The question is: What can you do to be ready for and be part of this spiritual awakening? This week's episode explores:What you can do now to be spiritually awake in your own lifeHow this will enable you to be part of the great spiritual awakening of todayNothing can stop what God is doing spiritually in the worldWhat is one thing you can do to be more spiritually awake? Please do it starting today. Thank you.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript of today's episode and all Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/372Previous episode mentioned: Episode 79: How Do You Know if Something Is God's Will? Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Young men are drowning, and the algorithm is doing it on purpose. Within 17 seconds on YouTube, three-quarters of a young man's suggested content steers him straight into the manosphere. Meanwhile, the men who've actually done the inner work are sitting on the sidelines. Jordan Bowman isn't waiting for a viral moment to fix it. He's been in the field for over a decade building something that actually works.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why mentorship is your civic duty — and why it matters more than voting or paying taxesThe simple first step any man can take today to connect with a young person already in his lifeHow to show up as a mentor without giving unsolicited advice or projecting your own experience onto himWhy "presence over perfection" is the only qualification you actually need to get startedThe Frodo-to-Gandalf arc: how to transition from hero of your own story to guide for the next generationWhat Jordan's father did when he was 14 that changed the entire trajectory of his life — and how you can recreate it for the boys in yoursIf this conversation fires something up in you, don't sit on it. Find the most accessible way into mentorship and go give your gifts.Resources Mentioned:Journeyman Triangle — https://journeymantriangle.orgCoGenerate (intergenerational collaboration resources) — https://cogenerate.orgAmerican Institute for Boys and Men, Richard Reeves — https://aibm.orgBoys to Men Mentoring Network — https://boystomen.orgMovember Foundation — https://movember.comEquimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice — https://equimundo.orgMichael Mead, mythologist and author — https://mosaicvoices.orgManKind Project — https://mankindproject.orgNext Gen Men — https://nextgenmen.ca BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show

Eric Boles is a former NFL wide receiver turned executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Game Changers Inc. In this episode, Will and Eric go deep on the real reason teams fail and it's not talent, motivation, or attitude. It's alignment, clarity, and the courage to have direct conversations.In this episode you'll learn:What Mike Holmgren, Andy Reid, and Jon Gruden taught Eric about running an elite organizationWhy most team problems are awareness problems, not attitude problemsThe difference between "what I want from you" and "what I want for you"  and why both matterHow to set up "pre-success" instead of doing endless post-mortemsWhy withholding hard feedback is actually the selfish choiceThe 80/20 principle applied to relationships, leadership, and lifeHow to use AI as a thought partner (not just a task automator)Why culture is dictated by what's tolerated, not by how happy everyone isConnect with Eric:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-boles/Instagram: @ericboles_Facebook: @ericbolesCompany: https://thegamechangersinc.com/Book mentioned:The 80/20 Principle by Richard KochSend us Fan MailVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy. 

Greg Downs person in long term recovery, author, andfinancial coach:https://www.cpfinancialcoaching.com/ Recovery Literature (quit-lit) recommendations: Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-bookThe Power of Now - https://a.co/d/05rjIRA0 Best Piece of Recovery Advice: Practice the principles inall our affairs Song that symbolizes Recovery to Greg: Not afraid by Eminem- https://youtu.be/j5-yKhDd64s?si=I2uGhM8VVYCOoEeS In this episode, Greg Downs — a long-term recovery advocateand financial planner — explores how applying 12-step principles to personalfinance can lead to emotional and financial sobriety. His unique approach isdesigned to help people break free from the cycle of financial stress just asrecovery helps free from addiction.In this episode:Greg's personal story of addiction, loss, and recovery,including the pivotal jail experience that transformed his lifeHow the emotional patterns of addiction mirror those infinancial struggles — guilt, denial, avoidanceThe concept of "financial sobriety" — using12-step tools to manage money with integrity and purposeThe parallels between relapse in addiction and financialrelapse — how stress and emotion can trigger old patternsPractical steps: admitting control issues, making inventory,restoring trust, aligning spending with valuesHow community, connection, and service reinforce recoveryand financial healthThe process of writing a book that applies 12-step recoveryprinciples to personal finance, and its potential impactNotable quote: “The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety —it's connection.”This episode challenges us to reframe our relationship withmoney through the lens of recovery, emphasizing emotional honesty, community,and purpose as essential to lasting change. Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg(c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved.Theme Music: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

In this episode, you will discover:Types of angelic guidance you probably did not recognizeHow angels pass on guidance through human beingsThe way small moments can change a lifeHow your free will is protectedSometimes silent help is given through restraintThe ways angels help you survive chaos and not lose yourselfSigns that you are receiving silent helpWhy quiet time increases guidanceExercises to strengthen your awareness of guidanceReal life storiesNext Week's Topic: When Your Mind Won't Quiet- A Spiritual Approach to Anxiety and OverthinkingThe Angel Room is a weekly podcast- A place for those who love angels and want to know more about them. Enjoy spiritual, healing, personal growth, enlightening and empowering topics. Named one of the top 10 Healing With Angels Podcasts in 2025 by PlayerFM.Named one of Top 10 Best Angel Podcasts by Feedspot. ListenNotes.com ranks it in the top 3% of most popular shows globally.Host, Ivory LaNoue is a respected angel communicator based in central Arizona. She is also the author of Let Your Angels Lead, Archangel Sachiel's Guide to Abundance and other spirituality books. Learn more on her website.You can learn more about Ivory and her services at IvoryAngelic.com.Email: ivoryangelic@outlook.comYouTube Channel: Ivory LaNoue

God’s timing is always better than our own, even when delays feel frustrating or confusing. In this devotional, Cindi McMenamin shares a powerful real-life story about wanting new flooring and home upgrades, only to discover later that God’s “wait” protected her family from unnecessary expense and prepared the way for something far better. Rooted in Bible teaching from Gospel of Matthew 7:11, this message reminds believers that God lovingly gives good gifts to His children—often in ways we never expect. Through water damage, construction messes, and an unexpected remodel, God revealed His wisdom, provision, and perfect timing. This devotional encourages Christians to surrender their own timelines, trust God in the waiting, and believe He can bring beauty out of chaos when we choose obedience over impatience. Highlights Why waiting on God can protect us from unnecessary hardship The importance of listening to godly counsel and spiritual leadership How delays can become unexpected blessings God’s ability to restore beauty from life’s messes and disruptions Trusting God’s timing instead of forcing our own plans A reminder that God’s “no” or “wait” often leads to something better Finding peace through obedience, patience, and prayer Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: God Always Knows BestBy Cindi McMenamin Bible Reading:“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:11) How many times do you and I have something on our minds, or on our wish lists, that we fail to ask God for, and we just rush ahead and try to get it for ourselves? I remember when my daughter and I got in our heads that we wanted to replace our carpet downstairs with wood laminate flooring. We believed it would be better for my husband, who suffered allergies now and then from our beloved cat, Mowgli. And we so wanted the upgrade to get rid of our old, smelly carpet. We also wanted to update the overall look of our condo, so we went to a home improvement store and admired granite and marble countertops that could replace the old tile and grungy grout in our kitchen. The cost of the countertops was so high, though, that we figured we didn’t truly need them. So, my daughter and I decided to just push hard for the new flooring. Yet, my husband insisted that we wait. “We don’t know if we might end up paying taxes this year,” he said, “so let’s wait until after April.” “But we have the money in savings,” I countered. “And you’d love it, Dad,” my daughter chimed in. Yet my husband was insistent. "I'm just not feeling at peace about it,” he said. “Please wait and trust me on this.” I was so convinced we should have that flooring, I whined about it to God in prayer the next morning. It was very clear what God was saying to my heart during my prayer time: Listen to your husband. Follow his lead. I didn’t bother arguing with God. He usually won’t budge on things. So, I waited it out and forgot about the flooring. Until a few months later, when we discovered wet carpet from a slab leak underneath our kitchen floor and entryway! The insurance company was called. Dryers were put in our living room to dry out the floors and help mitigate what they hoped wouldn’t turn into mold. Then, contractors came and rerouted our water lines from the ground into the walls of our condo. The place was an absolute mess. But part of the remodel included not only replacing the carpet in the living room and entry way and up the stairs, but the option to include flooring instead at less of a cost than the carpet, leaving excess funds to replace our countertops, which had to be redone after a tile broke when the contractors were repairing the lower cupboards underneath the countertops. Over the next few months, we ended up with all-new wood flooring downstairs, beautiful new granite countertops, and a kitchen repaint at practically no expense to us. Had I rushed ahead and not waited on my husband and God for that wood flooring, we would’ve paid a few thousand dollars for it, only to have it all ripped up a month later and reinstalled again after the leak. By waiting when my husband said, “Let’s wait,” and by listening to God when He said, “Listen to your husband,” we didn’t pay anything except a small deductible for what turned out to be a $15,000 remodel of the downstairs in our home. Intersecting Faith & Life: How many times might God have something far better for us than what was on our own wish list and timeline? Trust Him for what He wants to do in your life in His way and in His time. Trust Him in the messes, like slab leaks, reconstruction, and water damage repair. He has a way of restoring and bringing beauty out of the chaos. And as Matthew 7:11 says, He loves to give gifts to His children who not only ask Him, but wait upon Him. Thank You, Lord, that You can accomplish far more when I pray about a situation and wait upon You than I can when I argue or try to work things out for myself. Lord, You always know best, and I truly want Your best, not my idea of what’s best. Teach me to wait upon Your plan and Your timing. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Further Reading: Psalm 84:11 For daily help and inspiration to wait upon God, see Cindi McMenamin’s book, The New Loneliness Devotional: 50 Days to a Closer Connection with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Somewhere along the way, so many women stopped feeling like their life was actually theirs.Between running a business, raising kids, supporting a partner, caring for aging parents, and carrying the emotional weight of everyone else's needs, it's easy to end up stuck in survival mode — exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering where you went.In this heartfelt conversation, Lianne Kim sits down with longtime friend and pediatric chiropractor turned Joy Coach, Dr. Ali Miller, to talk about what's really happening beneath the surface for burned-out moms and women entrepreneurs.Drawing from more than two decades of working with moms, Dr. Ali explains how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, why “just take a break” isn't enough, and how tiny moments of connection, movement, and joy can begin to regulate the body and help women reconnect with themselves again.Together, they unpack the identity shifts that happen throughout motherhood, the pressure women feel to constantly give to everyone else, and why reclaiming joy is not selfish — it's essential.This episode is a reminder that you are not failing. You are likely just depleted. And sometimes the path back to yourself starts with five intentional minutes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why so many moms and women entrepreneurs feel stuck in “survival mode”The hidden nervous system impact of constantly caring for everyone elseWhy self-care days often don't work when you're deeply burned outHow motherhood changes your identity in every season — not just when kids leave homeThe connection between nervous system regulation and joySmall, practical “joy resets” that take less than five minutesWhy meaningful friendships and connection matter more than ever in this stage of lifeHow to model joy, boundaries, and self-worth for your childrenWhy reclaiming your joy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your familyTimestamps:00:00 – Introducing Dr. Ali Miller and the journey from chiropractor to Joy Coach02:00 – Why motherhood is emotionally and physically exhausting05:00 – The therapist question that changed Ali's perspective forever07:00 – The identity shifts moms experience as children grow09:00 – What it feels like when your life no longer feels like your own10:00 – Why “just take a break” doesn't actually solve burnout11:00 – Understanding the nervous system: survival mode vs. regulation14:00 – How survival mode shows up in your business, body, and relationships17:00 – Why joy becomes inaccessible when your nervous system is overwhelmed18:00 – Simple five-minute nervous system resets anyone can do20:00 – The surprising healing power of friendship and connection24:00 – Reconnecting with old friends and relationships in a new season of life26:00 – Creating your personal “joy list” and rediscovering what lights you up29:00 – What to do when you feel too overwhelmed for even one more thing31:00 – Modeling self-worth and joy for your children34:00 – Why movement and exercise regulate more than just your body35:00 – Inside Dr. Ali's Joy Reset Kit36:00 – Final advice for women stuck in burnout and survival mode38:00 – Where to connect with Dr. Ali MillerLinks mentioned:Joy Reset KitWebsite: https://www.thejoycoach.ca/Instagram: @the_joycoach—‌Connect with me:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach  Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com 

Do you ever feel like there's a version of you that wants more out of life…More joy.More confidence.More freedom.More YOU.But every time you try to move toward her, something pulls you back?In this episode, we're talking about identity, possibility, and why becoming the woman you want to be has less to do with “fixing yourself” and more to do with what your brain believes is possible for you.I share a story from figure skating that completely shifted how I think about growth and identity, and why being around people who are already doing the things you want to do changes your brain faster than trying to force yourself to believe differently.We also talk about:Why sensitive women often stay stuck in old identitiesHow your environment shapes what feels possibleWhy your thoughts are not factsThe psychology behind seeing other people do what you want to doWhy your brain resists change (even when you WANT it)What Rick Rubin calls the “lazy brain”Why more possibility creates more freedomThe connection between anxiety, emotional heaviness, and purposeWhy you don't need to “fix” yourself to create a different lifeHow coaching, support, and community help you expand your identityThe biggest takeaway from this episode:You are not as stuck as you think you are.Sometimes your brain just needs evidence that another way of living is possible.And when you start surrounding yourself with people, spaces, and conversations that expand what feels possible…you start becoming someone new without even realizing it.If this episode resonated and you want support applying this work in your own life, you can book a discovery call with me here:amandahess.ca/bookacallConnect with me on Instagram:@theamandahess

In this powerful episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with Stephan Kerby, co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute, to explore the evolving world of trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation, nervous system regulation, ethical psychedelic practice, and long-term integration.Stephan shares how 5-MeO-DMT differs significantly from traditional DMT experiences and why profound nondual states require careful preparation, skilled facilitation, and structured integration to support sustainable healing and transformation.Together, they discuss nervous system literacy, ethical standards in facilitator training, integration science, and how expanded states of consciousness can become catalysts for meaningful behavioral change rather than temporary peak experiences.In This Episode, You'll DiscoverWhy 5-MeO-DMT requires a distinct facilitation frameworkThe difference between trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT and traditional DMT approachesHow nervous system dysregulation can occur after nondual experiencesThe importance of preparation, containment, and long-term integrationWhat ethical psychedelic facilitation looks like in practiceWhy professional standards and accountability matter in the psychedelic fieldPractical strategies for embodying transformational experiences in daily lifeHow the Embodiment Protocol supports sustainable behavioral changeAbout Stephan KerbyStephan Kerby is the co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute and a leading educator in trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation. Alongside his wife, Amber Kerby, LMFT, he co-authored the Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation Manual and the Embodiment Protocol, frameworks designed to support preparation, nervous system literacy, ethical facilitation, and sustainable integration.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Lindsay Barnett, workplace experience strategist, coach, speaker, and author of Working Hell to Working Well: Making Your Company Work For You. We talk about career reinvention, burnout, identity, and what it looks like to create a life where work supports you instead of consuming you. Lindsay shares her journey from moving to Australia without a clear plan to discovering the through-line that connected all the different chapters of her career. Together, we explore why so many people, especially military spouses and anyone navigating seasons of change, can feel stuck in constant reinvention and how small intentional actions can begin creating meaningful change.This conversation is practical, encouraging, and full of reminders that work is only one part of a full life.Episode Highlights:Why “work-life harmony” matters more than work-life balanceThe power of small actions and intentional pausesCareer reinvention and starting over in different seasons of lifeHow burnout often disconnects us from our own needsRecognizing the through-lines in your personal and professional journeyBuilding a life that prioritizes flexibility, family, and fulfillmentConnect with Lindsay:LinkedInOur Kind of Club websitePurchase Working Hell to Working Well: Making Your Company Work for YouSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Isabel Allende booksDan Brown booksLeadership Embodiment by Wendy PalmerMeditations for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanBook FlightThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerThe Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness by Dr. Kelly HardingThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

This week on Kitchen Tape, Rose and Crystal sit down with Helen Goh, internationally acclaimed pastry chef, longtime Ottolenghi collaborator, columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian, and author of Baking and the Meaning of Life and Sweet. Featuring 100 recipes that weave together Helen's Malaysian and Australian heritage with Western and Middle Eastern influences, Baking and the Meaning of Life asks a larger question beneath the recipes: how do we build meaning in our lives? Through eight essays woven throughout the book, Helen explores baking as a practice of mindfulness, agency, competence, ritual, and connection — not simply as a way to make food, but as one of the many small acts that help us create purpose and community in a chaotic world. The conversation moves through her enviable cookbook collection, existentialism, the meanings of color, psychology, flavor, memory, and the quiet rigor behind recipes that feel both deeply comforting and profoundly intentional.Mentioned in this episode:• Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes• Sweet by Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi• Cooking: Simply and Well, for One or Many by Jeremy Lee• Kate Spade Green• The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book• The Flavor Thesaurus by Niki Segnit• Stars Desserts by Emily Luchetti• Flour Hour Baking Podcast hosted by Jeremiah Duarte Bills and Amanda Faber• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott• Ma Vie en Rose by Rose Levy Beranbaum• The Artful Baker by Cenk Sonmezsoy• Jikoni by Ravinder Bhogal

What does love really look like after divorce, kids, exes, and blended families enter the picture? In this deeply honest episode, Erica shares what she learned after officiating a wedding for two people finding love later in life — and why mature love isn't about butterflies or potential… it's about conscious choice.From navigating stepfamily dynamics to rebuilding appreciation in relationships, this episode explores the hard, beautiful truth about what it means to genuinely love someone exactly as they are.If you've ever struggled with resentment, blended family stress, or wondering whether your relationship can survive real life, this conversation will hit home.

 What if the most powerful path to financial freedom wasn't flipping houses, managing tenants, or chasing the stock market — but quietly buying and selling the vacant dirt that everyone else drives right past? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Mike Deaton — founder of Flipping Dirt, author of the Flipping Dirt book series, land investing expert, and partner in over 1,200 units of multifamily real estate — for one of the most grounded, practical, and genuinely inspiring conversations about building wealth and lifestyle freedom we've ever featured on this show. After losing his corporate job in 2016, Mike chose land flipping over traditional real estate to avoid tenants, repairs, debt, and burnout — and what he and his wife Ligia built from that layoff is a seven-figure empire, a coaching movement, and a life of complete freedom hiking the mountains of Colorado. Pre-Zero Sports Talk In this episode, you'll discover:How Mike and Ligia turned a dual corporate layoff into a seven-figure land business — and the mindset that made it possibleWhy vacant land is the most overlooked and underestimated wealth-building vehicle in all of real estateThe six capital-light entry models for starting your land flipping business when your bank account says noWhy cash flow — not cash — is the philosophy that separates investors who scale from those who stallWhat "lifestyle freedom" actually looks and feels like when you've built a business specifically designed to fund your ideal lifeHow land flipping became the gateway to 1,200+ units of multifamily real estateWhat Mike wants every aspiring investor, entrepreneur, and dreamer to know about what's actually possible when you start before you're ready If you've been told your idea is too simple, too unusual, or too outside the mainstream to work — Mike Deaton's story is your evidence that the people who said that were wrong. 

When I first became a KonMari consultant, I thought I knew exactly what I was helping people do.Clear the piles. Organize the cupboards. Create better systems. Make homes feel calmer and easier to live in.But I quickly began to notice that the process of decluttering and tidying up was bringing up questions, emotions, and realizations that went far beyond the physical stuff.Because clutter is rarely only about what we can see.It can be the unfinished decisions, the mental load, the pressure to keep everything together, and the feeling that your home is constantly asking something from you.So today, I'm taking you back to the beginning of my journey as a home organizer and sharing how my understanding of home organizing has changed over time.In this episode, you'll learn:Why letting go of clutter brings up more than most people expectHow the KonMari Method changed the way I looked at my own homeWhat physical clutter can reveal about your mental load, emotions, and everyday stressWhat emotional clutter really is and why it's often harder to address than the physical messWhy traditional home organization advice can leave people feeling like they are failingWhat it really means to create systems that support you on hard days, not only your best daysWhy decluttering is about creating a calmer, more manageable clutter free home that works for real lifeHow support, community, and small sustainable progress can make the process feel much less overwhelmingIf you've been searching for clutter relief, sustainable progress, and a calm home, this episode is your invitation to finally build a space that supports you.Here's to homes that hold up on the hard days,Caroline 

I've been wanting to introduce you to these two for a while now.Chelsea and Emily are two of my favorite people on the planet. They're funny, they're real, they're the kind of women who walk into a room and make everyone feel like they belong. And the moment I started getting to know them, I felt like I'd known them my entire life.But what brought us here — to this couch, to this conversation — is their story. And it's one I think a lot of people need to hear.Both Chelsea and Emily were married to men. Both were navigating life inside a religious community. Both had kids. And both, later in life, discovered something about themselves that changed everything.They came out. And in doing so, they had to lose a lot — their marriages, their identities, their communities — to finally become who they actually were.Freedom isn't free. And this episode is proof of that.This is not just a story about sexuality. It's about what it costs to live honestly. It's about the loneliness of going through something no one around you seems to understand. It's about finding the people who have walked your same road. And it's about what you find on the other side of the hardest thing you've ever done.I walked away from this conversation different. More compassionate. More open. More convinced than ever that the path to real freedom almost always runs straight through the thing you're most afraid of.If you've ever had to lose something — or burn something down — to finally find yourself... this one is for you.We talk about:What it actually feels like to come out later in life — with kids, a marriage, and a whole identity on the lineHow your story can get told for you before you're readyThe loneliness of going through something no one around you has experiencedFinding your people — the ones who have walked your exact roadWhat it means to finally stop performing your lifeHow going through hard things makes you less judgmental and more humanRaising kids inside non-traditional families with love, safety, and zero shame"I reserve the right to change and evolve" — and why that's not weakness, it's growthThere's so much laughter in this episode. There's rawness. There are moments that gave me chills. And there are things these two said that I'm still thinking about.This is one of my favorites I've ever recorded. I think you're going to love them as much as I do.Welcome back to Heidi's Lane. ❤️Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This Episode Hits Different 03:14 How Four Strangers Became Inseparable 07:29 Chelsea's Obsession She Couldn't Explain 12:41 Losing Control of Your Own Coming Out Story 18:06 Navigating Divorce, Kids, and Each Other Simultaneously 23:28 Why Emily Kept Saying No to Everything 28:45 Hell Fast-Tracks You to Your Real Friends 34:03 Meeting Someone Who Has Lived Your Exact Life 38:51 The Treadmill Snub That Almost Ended It All 43:17 How Kids Handle Non-Traditional Families Better Than Adults 47:04 Creating a Home Other People's Kids Run To 51:02 The One Phrase That Changes How You Parent 55:30 The People Judging You Are Living It on Delay 59:57 The Airport Security Guard Who Pushed Too Far 01:04:33 The Space Between Reaction and Response 01:09:14 Why Heidi Is Launching a Women's Supplement Line Connect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/Connect with Emily and Chelsea:Instagram: @em_moves14

What if procrastination isn't always laziness… but misalignment? What if persuasive speaking isn't about charisma… but authenticity?Tune in to my conversation with Joanna Zhang and learn:How to know if you're aligned with your purpose and mission in lifeHow to find your alignment How inner alignment helps to be more persuasive, resonant communicators How to have energy-based productivity Why time management might be ruining your energyHow to differentiate procrastination from energy management How to make your presentations and speaking flow naturallyJoanna Zhang: international speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of The Operations Genius. She pioneered the World First Fractional VA Service with a Plug And Play Team model, and is known as an entrepreneurs' soulmate because she empowers leaders to grow, discover their soul-aligned journey, and unlock their true genius.Connect with Joanna: https://linktr.ee/joannazhang

In this personal and honest episode, Monica opens up about her decision to take a temporary break from her doctoral program after recognizing the warning signs of burnout. As entrepreneurs, many people wear hustle like a badge of honor, but Monica challenges the belief that constantly pushing harder always leads to success. She shares why strategic pauses, self-awareness, and protecting your peace are essential for long-term sustainability in business and life.This episode encourages entrepreneurs to reassess their priorities, stop glorifying exhaustion, and recognize that not every season is meant for acceleration. Sometimes slowing down creates the clarity and energy needed to move forward stronger than before.Episode Quote: Now and then, it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. ~UnknownWhat you will learn in this episodeHow to recognize the warning signs of burnout before it impacts your business and healthHow to give yourself permission to pause without feeling like a failureHow to prioritize what matters most in your current season of lifeHow to stop trying to build every dream at the same timeHow to use self-awareness as a powerful business skillHow to protect your energy, peace, and long-term visionHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Ways to reach Monica:Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcastEmail: monica@monicaallen.comIf this episode speaks to you, take a moment to listen, subscribe, and leave a review for the Become Your Own Boss podcast. Share this episode with another entrepreneur who may need permission to slow down and recalibrate for the season they are in.

Every system we move through runs on norms: rules and agreements that are both explicit and implicit. And nowhere are they more powerful–or more invisible–than in how we lead and how we build our businesses. In fact, sociologists have consistently found that norms don't announce themselves. They travel through families, schools, workplaces, and entire cultures through repetition and imitation, often persisting long after the conditions that created them have changed. We absorb them before we can name them. And once they are inside us, they feel like “just the way things are.”In leadership development the norms run so deep we have mistaken them for truth. As a result, the model leader–despite decades of language to the contrary–still looks and sounds like a very particular kind of person.My guest today offers that leadership development has been trying to make better leaders for a broken system, rather than questioning whether the system itself needs to change. Nilofer Merchant has spent her career making the invisible visible–naming the norms, the systems, the daily routines that keep us collectively stuck. In this conversation, we go deep on the difference between caring and caretaking, what it means to trust yourself when the ground keeps disappearing, and what it actually takes to stop trying to fix what is not working and become someone who builds what is needed, right where you are.Nilofer Merchant is the co-founder of Intangible Labs. She spent over 25 years leading technology companies (Apple, Autodesk, GoLive/Adobe) and personally launched over 100 products and services, netting $18 billion in revenues. She is ranked among the top 50 influential management thinkers in the world (one of her TED Talks has been referenced 300 million times). Our Best Work is her 4th book.Listen to the full episode to hear:Why accepting our current norms won't get leaders where they want to goHow what we call personal agency is in reality socially constructed and drivenWhy we need more real care and less caretaking in our relationships at work and in lifeHow teams can shift towards situational leadership and recentering how we think about the unique value and capabilities individuals bringHow ownership, shared purpose, and co-creation help us build new systems, unstuck from the status quoNilofer's lessons about self-trust, taking risks, and approaching the future of work with hopeLearn more about Nilofer Merchant:WebsiteThe Intangible LabsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilofer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nilofer.merchantConnect on LinkedInOur Best Work: Break Free from the 24 Invisible Norms That Limit UsLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough to Dent the WorldMary Parker FollettMother Mary Comes to Me, Arundhati RoyThe God of Small Things, Arundhati RoyPrizefighter - Mumford & SonsLaw & OrderDire Straits - Money For NothingDuran Duran - Hungry like the WolfThe Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam GrantChapters:(00:07) - Introduction (12:12) - Why Norms Persist (15:17) - Making the Hard Changes (16:42) - Personal Agency is Not Persona (19:31) - Servant to Situational Leadership (23:44) - Care vs Caretaking (32:37) - Making it Practical: Power of Onlines (39:38) - Uncertainty and Control (43:20) - AI, Layoffs, and Control (46:33) - Build The New Village (48:29) - Ownership Over Accountability (53:03) - Trusting Your Instinct (57:29) - Walking Toward Yourself (01:01:06) - Hope As Liberation (01:04:06) - Quickfire Questions (01:10:44) - How To Connect (01:11:33) - Closing Thoughts

Do you ever feel like everyone else is ahead of you, doing more, achieving more, or living a better life?In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, Kristin dives into the emotional and spiritual weight of comparison and how it quietly steals our peace, joy, confidence, and contentment. From social media pressure to lifestyle expectations, many women are exhausted from trying to keep up, fit in, or measure their worth against what they see around them.This episode explores the deeper question beneath comparison: What is it costing us emotionally, spiritually, financially, and mentally when we constantly look sideways instead of focusing on the life God is calling us to live?Kristin shares encouragement and practical perspective for women who feel distracted, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or stuck chasing a version of success that may not even align with their values or purpose. She challenges listeners to examine their motivations, slow down the noise, and reconnect with what truly matters.You will walk away encouraged to stop measuring your life against others, embrace your unique path, and find greater peace, joy, and fulfillment by living intentionally with God at the center.If comparison, pressure, overconsumption, social media, or the feeling of “not enough” has been weighing on you lately, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.How comparison quietly steals peace, joy, and confidenceWhy social media and cultural pressure leave so many women dissatisfiedThe emotional cost of constantly feeling “behind” in lifeHow chasing trends and approval distracts us from our purposeQuestions to ask yourself before pursuing more possessions, status, or successWhy contentment and peace come from alignment, not comparisonThe importance of focusing on your own God-given pathHow to recognize unhealthy habits of comparison and distractionWhy intentional living creates more fulfillment than trying to keep upEncouragement for women who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or emotionally drainedGrab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Christian podcast for women, comparison and insecurity, overcoming comparison, feeling behind in life, finding peace in God, Christian encouragement, faith fueled living, social media comparison, comparison trap, Christian personal growth, emotional wellness for women, biblical encouragement, how to stop comparing yourself, self worth in Christ, finding contentment, intentional living, Christian mindset, peace and purpose, distraction and dissatisfaction, women feeling overwhelmed, trusting God with your journey, spiritual growth for women, joy and peace in Christ, purpose driven life, Christian motivation, comparison steals joy, women and self worth, faith over insecurity, living authentically, God given purpose

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest moments in your life come down to one simple decision?Show up.This week on Here's What We Know, we sit down with rising country artist and songwriter Kyle Clark for a conversation about faith, songwriting, Nashville, and the unpredictable moments that can change everything.Kyle shares the story behind how one late-night decision to “just show up” led to a song eventually recorded by Blake Shelton after first being held by HARDY and Morgan Wallen.The episode explores creativity, resilience, purpose, and the small moments that shape our lives forever.If you've ever wondered whether the little decisions in life really matter, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the moments that change everything begin with simply walking through the door.In This Episode:How hit country songs are really writtenMoving from Georgia to NashvilleLeaving college to pursue music full-timeLearning to trust timing instead of forcing outcomesWhy great songs sometimes sit for years before finding the right artistThe role faith plays in creativity and songwritingThe emotional reality of chasing a dream in NashvilleWhy vulnerability matters in both music and lifeHow persistence and consistency open unexpected doorsWhy “showing up” became the defining lesson of his careerThis episode is sponsored by: Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!) License #: 679261Bison Junk Removal (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)Bio:Kyle Clark is a songwriter, artist, and producer born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia. His love for country music, paired with a diverse range of influences and a strong work ethic, has shaped his unique sound. After winning the 101.5 Kicks Radio competition in Atlanta two years in a row, Clark's music caught the attention of hit songwriter and producer Jordan Schmidt (Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard, Jason Aldean). In 2019, Schmidt offered Clark a joint venture publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. Within a year, Clark co-wrote his first RIAA-certified Platinum single, “Villain” by Lily Rose. When the global pandemic hit, Clark focused his energy on producing his own music, learning from his mentor Jordan Schmidt and his roommate Jacob Durrett (Morgan Wallen, ERNEST). His dedication paid off in early 2022 when a video of his song went viral on TikTok, driving over 21,000 pre-saves for “Hope It's Hot Out,” which was released on May 27, 2022. The track crossed 1 million streams in its first week and has since amassed over 40 million streams independently across all platforms. In 2024, Clark signed a new publishing deal with Relative Music Group, and has since landed cuts with major country acts including HARDY, Blake Shelton, Dylan Scott, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Restless Road, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, and Chayce Beckham.Website: https://www.kyleclarkmusic.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleClarkMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleclarkmusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleclarkmusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyleClarkMusicTags: Kyle Clark, Gary Scott Thomas podcast, Nashville songwriter interview, country music podcast, Blake Shelton Let Him In Anyway, HARDY songwriter story, Morgan Wallen songwriting, country songwriting process, how hit songs are written, Nashville music industry, faith and creativity, storytelling podcast, songwriter interview, Kyle Clark Nashville, creative persistence, showing up changes everything, music industry inspiration, country artist interviewConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Discover how intentional planning with the Big A## Calendar can transform your year, boost your purpose, and reduce overwhelm. Listen to my conversation with Taylor Prokes, CEO of the 100 Mile Group, as she shares insights on setting meaningful goals, creating memorable adventures, and building habits that last.In this episode:How the Big Ass Calendar helps organize your year visually and intentionallyThe importance of starting small, like holidays and birthdays, for first-time usersThe story behind Jesse Itzler's diverse career — from rapper to jingle writer and endurance enthusiastTips on how to leverage the calendar for big events and mini adventures throughout the yearThe power of habits and steady progress in creating a fulfilled, balanced lifeHow planning ahead increases energy and keeps you motivatedThe significance of shared experiences like races and collaborations in strengthening team bondsInsights on incorporating non-physical goals, like learning piano or exploring new hobbiesThe role of accountability and visual tracking in habit formationUpcoming launches and customized calendars for students and busy professionals15% off The Big A## CalendarTimestamps:00:00 - How the Big Ass Calendar simplifies annual planning02:05 - Starting small with holidays and birthdays for first-timers04:12 - Jesse Itzler's journey from rapper to endurance racer and entrepreneur07:45 - Building habits with the calendar: consistency over perfection10:30 - The importance of shared physical challenges to foster team cohesion13:50 - Incorporating non-physical goals into your yearly plan17:20 - How visual tracking boosts accountability and motivation20:30 - The advantages of planning year-long adventures and mini goals23:50 - The impact of intentional scheduling on mental energy and happiness28:10 - Customizing calendars for students, families, and professionals31:50 - The importance of small, meaningful adventures and experiences35:45 - How the calendar system enhances reflection and memory-making39:15 - Practical tips for integrating planning into daily routines43:30 - Final encouragement: start planning now to make every year meaningfulResources & Links:Want to connect with Taylor?Let's make your next year intentional, exciting, and memorable!

Ritual, Grief, Community & Celebrating Life's Transitions with Gia IloleIn this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, JJ sits down with Gia Ilole, founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, to explore the healing power of ritual, intentional community, and honoring life's transitions — both joyful and painful.After experiencing profound personal loss — the death of her sister followed just six months later by the sudden loss of her husband — Gia discovered a deep need for meaningful, secular ceremonies that support people through grief, transition, and transformation.Together, JJ and Gia discuss:Why ritual matters more than ever in modern lifeHow intentional ceremonies help people heal and reconnectThe emotional importance of community and shared experiencesWhy transitions deserve acknowledgment — not just weddings and funeralsHow grief can uncover purpose, service, and a new callingThe role of celebration in milestones like divorce, retirement, career shifts, menopause, empty nesting, and personal reinventionWhy many people need support creating ceremonies that truly reflect who they areGia shares how her business helps individuals and families design customized ceremonies, memorials, and celebrations that feel deeply personal and healing — whether in person or remotely.JJ also reflects on her own love of ritual, community-building, and creating memorable experiences through intentional gatherings, traditions, and ceremonies. The conversation expands into:Love languages and quality timeCreating annual traditions and meaningful gatheringsEstate planning beyond financesLeaving loved ones guidance for memorial wishesThe growing need for community-centered healingOne of the most powerful themes of the episode is this:We don't have to wait for tragedy to become intentional about connection, celebration, and meaning.Gia explains how rituals — even simple or symbolic ones — can psychologically and emotionally help people process change, grief, endings, beginnings, and identity shifts.Topics CoveredGrief & healingSecular memorial ceremoniesRitual & spiritualityCommunity buildingEmpty nest transitionsMenopause & identity shiftsDivorce & career transition ceremoniesIntentional livingCelebrating milestonesDeath doulas & end-of-life planningEntrepreneurship after lossService, connection & purposeAbout Gia IloleGia Ilole is the founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, a company devoted to helping people create meaningful ceremonies and intentional rituals for life's biggest transitions. Services include:Memorial planningCelebration officiatingCeremony designObituary & eulogy writingMemorial mappingCustomized ritualsLife transition celebrationsConnect with GiaWebsite: Seasons of Life CelebrationsInstagram: @seasonsoflifecelebrationsvcKey TakeawayLife is made meaningful through intentional connection, shared experiences, and rituals that honor who we are becoming — not just who we've been.

Do you want to overcome limerence and finally have a healthy relationship? My podcast guest, Amanda McCracken, wrote the book on how to stop infatuation to find authentic love. She's a journalist passionate about experiences that highlight the intersection of wellness, travel, and relationships. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Vogue, and many others. She is considered a “limerence expert” and intimacy advocate. Her 2023 TED Talk, “How Longing Keeps Us From Healthy Relationships,” and her podcast, The Longing Lab, highlight how longing can become self sabotaging and shares how to change our patterns of longing. McCracken is also a part-time university instructor, massage therapist, triathlon coach, and competitive athlete. In this episode:The key characteristics of limerenceWho's most likely to be affected by limerence?How limerence affects your everyday lifeHow limerence and love addiction are alike and differentHow having ADHD predisposes one to having limerenceHow the current dating scene/culture affects those that experience limerence Connect with AmandaWebsite: https://www.amandajmccracken.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaJanaeMcCrackenIG: https://www.instagram.com/amandajmccracken/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelonginglab►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ► TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lastfirstdate1►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

Ritual, Grief, Community & Celebrating Life's Transitions with Gia IloleIn this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, JJ sits down with Gia Ilole, founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, to explore the healing power of ritual, intentional community, and honoring life's transitions — both joyful and painful.After experiencing profound personal loss — the death of her sister followed just six months later by the sudden loss of her husband — Gia discovered a deep need for meaningful, secular ceremonies that support people through grief, transition, and transformation.Together, JJ and Gia discuss:Why ritual matters more than ever in modern lifeHow intentional ceremonies help people heal and reconnectThe emotional importance of community and shared experiencesWhy transitions deserve acknowledgment — not just weddings and funeralsHow grief can uncover purpose, service, and a new callingThe role of celebration in milestones like divorce, retirement, career shifts, menopause, empty nesting, and personal reinventionWhy many people need support creating ceremonies that truly reflect who they areGia shares how her business helps individuals and families design customized ceremonies, memorials, and celebrations that feel deeply personal and healing — whether in person or remotely.JJ also reflects on her own love of ritual, community-building, and creating memorable experiences through intentional gatherings, traditions, and ceremonies. The conversation expands into:Love languages and quality timeCreating annual traditions and meaningful gatheringsEstate planning beyond financesLeaving loved ones guidance for memorial wishesThe growing need for community-centered healingOne of the most powerful themes of the episode is this:We don't have to wait for tragedy to become intentional about connection, celebration, and meaning.Gia explains how rituals — even simple or symbolic ones — can psychologically and emotionally help people process change, grief, endings, beginnings, and identity shifts.Topics CoveredGrief & healingSecular memorial ceremoniesRitual & spiritualityCommunity buildingEmpty nest transitionsMenopause & identity shiftsDivorce & career transition ceremoniesIntentional livingCelebrating milestonesDeath doulas & end-of-life planningEntrepreneurship after lossService, connection & purposeAbout Gia IloleGia Ilole is the founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, a company devoted to helping people create meaningful ceremonies and intentional rituals for life's biggest transitions. Services include:Memorial planningCelebration officiatingCeremony designObituary & eulogy writingMemorial mappingCustomized ritualsLife transition celebrationsConnect with GiaWebsite: Seasons of Life CelebrationsInstagram: @seasonsoflifecelebrationsvcKey TakeawayLife is made meaningful through intentional connection, shared experiences, and rituals that honor who we are becoming — not just who we've been.

Ritual, Grief, Community & Celebrating Life's Transitions with Gia IloleIn this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, JJ sits down with Gia Ilole, founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, to explore the healing power of ritual, intentional community, and honoring life's transitions — both joyful and painful.After experiencing profound personal loss — the death of her sister followed just six months later by the sudden loss of her husband — Gia discovered a deep need for meaningful, secular ceremonies that support people through grief, transition, and transformation.Together, JJ and Gia discuss:Why ritual matters more than ever in modern lifeHow intentional ceremonies help people heal and reconnectThe emotional importance of community and shared experiencesWhy transitions deserve acknowledgment — not just weddings and funeralsHow grief can uncover purpose, service, and a new callingThe role of celebration in milestones like divorce, retirement, career shifts, menopause, empty nesting, and personal reinventionWhy many people need support creating ceremonies that truly reflect who they areGia shares how her business helps individuals and families design customized ceremonies, memorials, and celebrations that feel deeply personal and healing — whether in person or remotely.JJ also reflects on her own love of ritual, community-building, and creating memorable experiences through intentional gatherings, traditions, and ceremonies. The conversation expands into:Love languages and quality timeCreating annual traditions and meaningful gatheringsEstate planning beyond financesLeaving loved ones guidance for memorial wishesThe growing need for community-centered healingOne of the most powerful themes of the episode is this:We don't have to wait for tragedy to become intentional about connection, celebration, and meaning.Gia explains how rituals — even simple or symbolic ones — can psychologically and emotionally help people process change, grief, endings, beginnings, and identity shifts.Topics CoveredGrief & healingSecular memorial ceremoniesRitual & spiritualityCommunity buildingEmpty nest transitionsMenopause & identity shiftsDivorce & career transition ceremoniesIntentional livingCelebrating milestonesDeath doulas & end-of-life planningEntrepreneurship after lossService, connection & purposeAbout Gia IloleGia Ilole is the founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, a company devoted to helping people create meaningful ceremonies and intentional rituals for life's biggest transitions. Services include:Memorial planningCelebration officiatingCeremony designObituary & eulogy writingMemorial mappingCustomized ritualsLife transition celebrationsConnect with GiaWebsite: Seasons of Life CelebrationsInstagram: @seasonsoflifecelebrationsvcKey TakeawayLife is made meaningful through intentional connection, shared experiences, and rituals that honor who we are becoming — not just who we've been.

Do you ever feel like every single task on your to-do list carries the emotional weight of a TED Talk, a board meeting, or a life-or-death emergency? Or when you technically have time to rest and your brain starts filling the space with more work, more pressure, more urgency?In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many high-achieving women—especially those of us with ADHD—fall into patterns of overworking, overthinking, and making everything feel incredibly high stakes. We're talking about the hidden payoffs behind perfectionism, the role identity plays in burnout, and why “working hard” can quietly become part of how we measure our worth.What You'll Learn3 hidden "payoffs" that keep high achievers stuck in overworking patternsWhy ADHD can intensify urgency, stress, perfectionism, and burnout cyclesCoaching questions that helped me start breaking this pattern in my own lifeHow to define “good enough” work without spiraling into guiltSimple guardrails that help prevent burnout before you hit the wallIf This Resonates:If you're exhausted from feeling like everything has to be done at maximum effort just to feel “safe” or successful, I can help.This is exactly the kind of work I do inside my 1:1 coaching...helping ambitious women build sustainable success without constantly operating in stress, urgency, and burnout mode.

Ritual, Grief, Community & Celebrating Life's Transitions with Gia IloleIn this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, JJ sits down with Gia Ilole, founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, to explore the healing power of ritual, intentional community, and honoring life's transitions — both joyful and painful.After experiencing profound personal loss — the death of her sister followed just six months later by the sudden loss of her husband — Gia discovered a deep need for meaningful, secular ceremonies that support people through grief, transition, and transformation.Together, JJ and Gia discuss:Why ritual matters more than ever in modern lifeHow intentional ceremonies help people heal and reconnectThe emotional importance of community and shared experiencesWhy transitions deserve acknowledgment — not just weddings and funeralsHow grief can uncover purpose, service, and a new callingThe role of celebration in milestones like divorce, retirement, career shifts, menopause, empty nesting, and personal reinventionWhy many people need support creating ceremonies that truly reflect who they areGia shares how her business helps individuals and families design customized ceremonies, memorials, and celebrations that feel deeply personal and healing — whether in person or remotely.JJ also reflects on her own love of ritual, community-building, and creating memorable experiences through intentional gatherings, traditions, and ceremonies. The conversation expands into:Love languages and quality timeCreating annual traditions and meaningful gatheringsEstate planning beyond financesLeaving loved ones guidance for memorial wishesThe growing need for community-centered healingOne of the most powerful themes of the episode is this:We don't have to wait for tragedy to become intentional about connection, celebration, and meaning.Gia explains how rituals — even simple or symbolic ones — can psychologically and emotionally help people process change, grief, endings, beginnings, and identity shifts.Topics CoveredGrief & healingSecular memorial ceremoniesRitual & spiritualityCommunity buildingEmpty nest transitionsMenopause & identity shiftsDivorce & career transition ceremoniesIntentional livingCelebrating milestonesDeath doulas & end-of-life planningEntrepreneurship after lossService, connection & purposeAbout Gia IloleGia Ilole is the founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, a company devoted to helping people create meaningful ceremonies and intentional rituals for life's biggest transitions. Services include:Memorial planningCelebration officiatingCeremony designObituary & eulogy writingMemorial mappingCustomized ritualsLife transition celebrationsConnect with GiaWebsite: Seasons of Life CelebrationsInstagram: @seasonsoflifecelebrationsvcKey TakeawayLife is made meaningful through intentional connection, shared experiences, and rituals that honor who we are becoming — not just who we've been.

Something has felt off lately and I'm naming it out loud.In this solo episode, I'm getting honest about how I've been showing up from ego instead of flow. In this podcast, in a major life transition, and in the quiet places I haven't wanted to look. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but still feel misaligned, this one is for you.We talk about:Why the messy middle isn't a phase to push through, it's just lifeHow ego disguises itself as structure and perfectionismWhat it looks like to stop forcing and start leading from soulWhy showing up messy might be exactly the permission someone else needsIf you're in the middle of a career shift, a business evolution, or a deeper identity change and you're tired of waiting until you have it all figured out, this is where you realign.---Connect with BrittanyInstagram: @catescreative.studioWebsite: www.catescreativestudio.com

Why Waiting Until Retirement To Travel Will Be Your Biggest RegretHave you ever said to yourself, “I'll travel when I retire”? In this solo episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I dive into why I believe waiting until retirement to travel could become one of your biggest regrets.After travelling to more than 75 countries over the last 15 years, I've realised that there will always be another excuse not to go — another promotion, another bill, another responsibility, another reason to delay your dreams. In this episode, I explore why so many people postpone travel until “someday,” and why I think that mindset can be dangerous.I talk about the realities of health, time, energy, work culture, fear, and the societal expectations that keep people trapped in routines they don't actually enjoy. I also share personal stories and reflections from my own travels through places like Central America, Ukraine, Canada, and the USA, alongside lessons I've learned from years of backpacking and long-term travel.This is a deep, honest, and motivational episode about creating freedom, prioritising experiences, and making travel part of your life now — not decades into the future.In this episode, I discuss:Why retirement is never guaranteedHow the “someday” mentality leads to regretWhy travel becomes harder later in lifeThe importance of time freedom and flexibilityHow geopolitics can suddenly change travel opportunitiesWhy memories mean more than possessionsThe employee mindset vs lifestyle freedomWhy taking a sabbatical or career break can change your lifeHow travel improves confidence, perspective, and personal growthWhy meaningful experiences matter more than material thingsIf you've ever dreamed of taking a career break, backpacking the world, travelling long term, or escaping the traditional 9-5 lifestyle, I hope this episode gives you the motivation to stop waiting and start planning your next adventure.Need help taking a break to travel? Check out my other podcast, Taking A Career Break with Katrina McGhee below.YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrinaApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/taking-a-career-break-with-katrina-mcghee/id1772602758Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lRPigXIghYUw82Eqak0mF?si=30ab153333794e19Support Winging It Travel PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit