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I'm going to say something that might sting a little, the salon owners who are going to have their best year ever in 2026 are not the ones taking the summer off. They're the ones doing the work in June and July when everyone else decided it was too hot and too fun to think about business.I've watched this pattern play out for 19 years. And I am not about to let you sit in September wondering why Q4 feels so hard when the answers are right here.Whether your summer is busy and you're coasting, or it's a little slow and you're questioning yourself, both of those scenarios are making the same mistake. Summer is not a pause for your business. It's when your Q4 gets built strong or gets broken. And I need you to hear that.In this episode:The two salon owner patterns I see every single summer, and why both are leaving serious money on the tableWhy everything you do (or don't do) right now in June is directly setting up what September, October, November, and December look likeHow the visibility work you do today compounds into a packed holiday season, and why waiting until October is too lateWhy summer is the exact moment to get your junior stylists booked up, and what that means for your revenue by Q4The systems you keep saying you'll get to, and how to actually put them in place now, while you have the breathing room to do it rightThe honest question I want you to sit with: do you actually want to grow your business this year?I'm being a little bossy in this one, but only because I want you to look back at the end of this year and say that summer was the moment everything changed.The Monday Club:Business education, community, and tools to build a salon that runs like a real business, with leadership development, a full marketing ecosystem, and Fully Booked all under one roof. A new VIP level just launched.Learn more: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on:What bad email communication looks likeHow to assess your own email writing skillsTactics for formatting your email messagesThe power of responding to every emailShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Grammarly Link: https://bit.ly/3PiAtBy Guest Resources:Newsletter: jasonfeifer.com/newsletter Book: jasonfeifer.com/bookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ SponsorsHead to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off. That's code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off.Head to vitaclean.co and use code CONTESSA at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailTrying a holistic approach to endo but not seeing the results you hoped for? In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 things that will truly determine your success, and it goes way beyond what's on your plate.In this episode, we cover:Why your mindset is the foundation of everythingThe importance of committing to the long game (and how to stay motivated when progress feels slow)Why having the right coach or support system is a game-changerWhat a true holistic approach actually looks likeHow cultivating gratitude for your body can transform your healing journeyReflection question: Which of these 5 pillars is your weakest area right now? Subscribe to the Aligned to Rise Podcast: Apple | SpotifyConnect w/ Alyssa:InstagramWebsiteWork w/ Alyssa:Free Period Pain PlaybookWork with me 1:1Learn more about AlyssaDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. 

When a child is melting down, panicking, or refusing to do something hard, should we calm them down or help them stay with the discomfort?In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline breaks down distress tolerance skills and the ways they are often misunderstood. She explains the difference between true emotional overwhelm and emotional avoidance, why timing matters more than the strategy itself, and how well-meaning adults accidentally reinforce anxiety by helping kids escape discomfort too quickly.Dr. Caroline walks through common DBT distress tolerance skills including ACCEPTS, self-soothe, IMPROVE, half-smile, grounding, breathing, and creative outlets. She shares when these tools can support nervous system regulation and when they can quietly fuel avoidance patterns instead.This episode is packed with practical examples for supporting anxious kids, emotionally reactive teens, and neurodivergent learners without turning coping skills into escape rituals.You'll learn:How to tell the difference between overwhelm and avoidanceWhy some calming strategies backfireHow to help kids “ride the wave” of emotionsWhat emotional endurance actually looks likeHow to keep the thinking brain online during distressWhy discomfort is necessary for resilienceIf you've ever wondered whether coping strategies are helping children stay engaged or helping them escape, this conversation will change the way you think about emotional support.Homework Activities1. Practice Naming the StateWhen a child becomes emotional, pause and ask:“Are you overwhelmed right now?”“Or are you trying to avoid something hard?”Goal: Help children recognize the difference between emotional flooding and discomfort avoidance.2. Ride the Wave ExerciseDuring mild distress:Stay presentValidate with short statementsAvoid fixing or reassuring repeatedlyExamples:“This feels really hard.”“I'm here.”“You can do hard things.”Goal: Build tolerance for emotional discomfort.3. Practice Skills Outside StressChoose one skill daily during calm moments:Long exhalationsHalf smileImageryMusicCreative outletsMovement breaksGoal: Build familiarity before stress hits.4. Return-to-Task PracticeAfter using a coping strategy, intentionally return to the difficult task.Examples:Hard homework problemAnxiety-provoking activityChallenging conversationGoal: Prevent coping skills from becoming escape routines.5. One Thing at a Time PracticeWhen kids feel overwhelmed:Focus only on the next stepUse short-term thinkingReduce future forecastingPrompt: “We only need to get through this moment.”Goal: Reduce panic caused by anticipating everything at once.Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

Web funnels are like teenage hex.Everyone claims they are crushing it. Almost nobody really has a clue.Elise Zareie spent last year actually building them.She has been in UA since 2019. Last year she became a part-time product manager just to ship funnels herself. That meant learning Figma, coordinating designers, front-end developers, back-end developers, and analytics teams. Running QA. Shipping it. Then using AI to test faster than she ever could before.In this episode she talks through what the process actually involves, the three levers that move the needle in any funnel, the one benchmark she watches obsessively on landing pages, how she uses Claude to generate full funnel copy from screenshots of top-performing creatives, and why AI visuals are making consumers more suspicious, not less.Key topicsWhy web funnels are harder to build than most people think and what the process actually looks likeHow to identify the dominant funnel in a vertical before building anythingThe 40% page-one to page-two benchmark and what to do when you fall below itHow to match landing page copy to ad creative using UTM tagsHow Elise uses Claude to generate funnel copy and assessment questions from top-performing creativesHow AI helped her launch a male-specific funnel in two weeks for an app with 80% female usersWhy AI-generated visuals are creating consumer suspicion and what to do about it

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Daj Mitchell—school-based SLP, online educator, and Illinois State University graduate—about getting everyone on board with AAC. With over six years of experience serving pediatric and adult clients across settings, Daj breaks down her buy-in stair step framework and explains why many SLPs accidentally skip to the last step. She shares practical strategies for coaching parents and staff, building real collaboration, and improving carryover beyond the therapy room. They also explore Daj's work in AI, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care, along with how she supports fellow clinicians through education and social media. This one's for any SLP who's ever handed a family a home program and never heard about it again.Bullet Points to Discuss: What the AAC buy-in stair step framework actually looks likeHow adult learning theory applies to parent and stakeholder coachingWhy video modeling works better than handouts for skeptical caregiversHow to use Google Forms, scheduled emails, and templates to manage AAC collaboration without eating your lunchWhat an AAC profile spreadsheet is and why Daj swears by itHow to extend the same coaching framework to teachers, paras, and adminHere's what we learned: Buy-in has three parts. Acceptance, willingness to support, and active participation are not the same thing—and most caregivers are only at step one.Don't skip ahead. Handing over a home program before a caregiver is ready guarantees the device stays on the refrigerator.Adults need a reason. Connect AAC to something that already matters in their life and they'll move faster.Start with one win. Find the routine they actually care about and build from there.Set it and forget it. Once your emails and forms are built, your collaboration system basically runs itself.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn more about Daj Mitchell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

How we talk about food, model it and the environment we create around it all impacts our children's relationship with food!In this episode, I'm joined by Kids Eat In Color to break down what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like and how to approach meals and snacks without pressure, bribing, or power struggles.In this episode, we cover:What a healthy relationship with food really looks likeHow to approach snacks and whether they help or hurt appetite How to build balanced, filling meals that actually hold kids over The truth about using food to soothe (and what to do instead) How our own relationship with food impacts our kids Thoughts on dessert, sugar, and raising kids without obsession around sweets What to do when your child fixates on “fun foods” at parties or playdates A realistic approach to picky eating How to avoid labeling foods as “good” or “bad” Creating a mealtime environment that feels calm, not stressful----------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨

Fertility preparation begins months, sometimes years, before you start trying to conceive. Knowing what to look for, and when, could change the entire shape of your conception journey.If you've ever wondered whether your body is actually ready for pregnancy, or whether there's something your results aren't telling you, this conversation will change how you think about your health.In this episode, Dr Renee White sits down with Megan Haralampou, degree-qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Biomedical Science graduate, to unpack what a truly comprehensive pre-conception blood panel looks like and why the standard tests often aren't enough. Together they explore iron absorption, thyroid antibodies, cycle tracking, postpartum blood work, and how to read your results through an optimal lens.This is episode one of our six-part Trying to Conceive series.You'll Hear About:Why "normal" blood results can miss a fertility concernWhat a complete iron picture actually looks likeHow to track your cycle beyond a period tracking appWhen to get blood tests done after having a babyWhat postpartum thyroiditis has to do with depressionUnderstanding your body before pregnancy, and after, is one of the most practical things you can do for your health. You deserve care that looks at the full picture, not just what fits inside a reference range.Share this episode with anyone who's thinking about trying to conceive and wants to go in prepared. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & LinksConnect with ReneeFollow Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

This episode is different. After five years of never missing a week, we suddenly disappeared for two weeks…Two weeks ago, we lost one of our best friends — Chris Crawford — unexpectedly at just 46 years old. In this episode, we sit down not with polished answers or a sermon outline, but simply as two grieving friends trying to process heartbreak in real time.We talk honestly about:What grief actually feels likeHow loss comes in wavesThe emotional weight of showing up when you don't want toWhy presence matters more than wordsThe tension of holding hope and heartbreak at the same timeSome of the unhelpful things people say to grieving people (even with good intentions)Why we felt it was important not to just “move on” too quicklyThis is a conversation about friendship, loss, pain, love, and learning how to sit with grief instead of trying to fix it.If you're grieving right now…If someone you love is grieving…Or if you simply need permission to not be okay for a while…we hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone.More than anything, this conversation reminded us: Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply show up.00:00 - We're Back After Tragedy00:36 - Missing Our First Podcast Weeks in 5 Years01:07 - Losing One of Our Best Friends03:03 - How Grief Comes in Waves04:36 - The Closest Loss We've Ever Experienced05:19 - The Shock of Losing Chris at 4607:11 - Writing Through Grief & Journaling08:26 - Why Christians Struggle With Grief08:58 - Preaching While Grieving10:24 - Holding Hope and Heartbreak Together11:54 - Grieving Without Easy Answers13:14 - The Tension of Comforting People15:13 - Presence Matters More Than Words15:45 - A Message That Encouraged Us18:33 - Grief, Vulnerability & Being Real20:15 - Show Up for Someone This Week20:50 - Never Underestimate Presence21:43 - What's Next for the Podcast22:08 - Final Thoughts & Encouragement

One year in. And what a year it has been.In this episode I am joined by Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, to mark the charity's first birthday. We talk about everything from the support groups that have quietly changed people's lives, to the campaign work happening at the highest levels of government, to what Katie believes the next big push needs to be: a national fertility strategy.This is a conversation full of hope. There is still so much to do, but the momentum is real, the people are extraordinary, and the case for change has never been stronger.What we discuss in this episode:What Fertility Action has achieved in its first year and the stories that have kept Katie goingHow the support groups actually work and why showing up with your camera off is completely fineThe Trying to Conceive group, the Positive Test and Beyond group, the Secondary Infertility group and what each one has becomeThe in-person walk-and-talk meetups in London and ManchesterThe woman who found her best friend through a Fertility Action support groupWhy the Life After Treatment group has been harder to grow and what Fertility Action is learning from thatThe South Asian support group and why in-person connection is what that community really needsThe new NICE guidelines and the change that barely made the headlines: up to six cycles in selected patientsWhy campaigning at ICB level has not worked and why Fertility Action is now pushing for central commissioningHow fertility treatment compares across Europe and why the UK is falling behindWhy fertility still sits awkwardly between the Women's Health Strategy and the Men's Health Strategy and gets properly covered in neitherWhy Katie believes the UK urgently needs its own national fertility strategyThe education project Fertility Action has launched with colleges and the National Education UnionThe moment a 17-year-old student challenged them in a college debate and what happened nextThe Three Peaks Challenge: why Katie chose it, who is doing it and how to donateFertility Action's birthday celebrations and what the next two years look likeHow to get involved as a volunteerAbout Katie Rollings and Fertility ActionKatie Rollings is the founder of Fertility Action, the UK's newest fertility charity, now celebrating its first birthday. Fertility Action provides free peer support groups, education and advocacy for the one in six people struggling to conceive. All of the team are volunteers and every penny raised goes directly into building more services for patients.Find out more and access support: fertilityaction.orgFollow Fertility Action on Instagram: @fertilityactionFertility Action support groupsAll groups are free, online and run every week. There is no expectation to keep showing up. You can come with your camera off. You can just sit in the chat. It is as low-pressure as it gets.Trying to Conceive (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Positive Test and BeyondSecondary InfertilityLife After TreatmentSouth Asian Fertility Support (developing)Sign up at fertilityaction.orgBirthday celebrationsFertility Action is holding two celebrations for its first birthday:A formal event with clinical partners and supportersQuiz and Fizz at Fisher's Farm on 23 May, open to the wider communityGet involvedFertility Action is a grassroots, all-volunteer charity and they need help across everything from research and communications to events and policy. If you have skills and a bit of time to offer, they would love to hear from you.Get in touch at fertilityaction.orgThis episode is sponsored by Wild NutritionI know how overwhelming it can be knowing which supplements to buy when you are trying to conceive. That is exactly why I appreciate what Wild Nutrition offers: free one-to-one consultations with nutritional therapists so you get guidance that is genuinely tailored to your situation. Their supplements are formulated for optimal absorption, with 31 carefully selected nutrients including folate, zinc and B vitamins, and are trusted by over 50,000 couples.As a listener of The Fertility Podcast, you can get:50% off Wild Nutrition supplements for 3 monthsA free personal consultation with an expert nutritional therapistVisit wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast to get started. Terms and conditions apply.Support the Three Peaks ChallengeI am joining Katie and a brilliant group of people from across the fertility sector to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours in June, raising funds for Fertility Action. Every donation, however small, goes directly towards building more support services for people going through this. And yes, I will be giving you a shout-out on the podcast if you donate.Here's how you can donate Stay connectedFollow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddyIf you haven't already, please subscribe and leave a review. It really helps more people find the podcast.Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time

If you're a roofing contractor tired of chasing jobs and inconsistent revenue… this episode will change how you think about your business.In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Mitchell to break down how to build a profitable repair and maintenance division—and why it can be one of the most overlooked opportunities in roofing.We walk through it step-by-step:Why only 5–7% of roofs get replaced each yearHow service creates recurring revenueWhat a service division actually looks likeHow to start (even if you're small)The numbers behind a $500K service truckHow to find opportunities and win the workThe biggest mistakes contractors makeThis isn't theory—this is how real roofing businesses build profit, stability, and long-term value.Learn more about Bryan Mitchell:https://serviceadvantedge.netLooking for a mentor to help build a more profitable roofing business?https://theroofercoach.comSPONSOR:SMA Supporthttps://theroofercoach.com/sma About The Roofer ShowThe Roofer Show Podcast helps roofing contractors grow their businesses, make more money, and have more free time.Hosted by Dave Sullivan, The Roofer Coach, the show shares practical advice on roofing sales, marketing, operations, leadership, and financial management.

Picture this: You just got an inquiry from a brand photography client you are so excited to work with. You spend 45 minutes building a custom proposal...tweaking image counts, session length, adding options, and you hit send feeling good. And then? Silence. Or worse, they come back asking what they can remove to make it cheaper.Here's the thing: it's not your pricing. It's how you're pricing.In this episode, I'm breaking down why custom packages are quietly killing your conversions and what to do instead. If you've been defaulting to “build-your-own” proposals because you want to serve your clients well, this is your sign to stop overcomplicating it. Your clients don't need more options. They need a clear, confident expert to guide them!We're talking:Why “custom everything” creates confusion (not flexibility)How too many options leads to ghosting and price shoppingThe real reason clients push back on pricingWhy features don't sell (and what actually does)What an expert-level package structure actually looks likeHow to position your offer so clients trust you without questioning every detailLinks & Resources✨Join Behind the Shot - my self-paced course for brand photographers who want to confidently plan, shoot, and deliver brand sessions that get results—for their clients and for their business. Learn more here!

There are two completely different kinds of action in a business — and most people are either mixing them up or don't realize there's a difference at all. There are the actions you take to make money now and get clients. And there are the actions you take to build toward the bigger vision — the life and business you're ultimately working toward. These are not always the same. And confusing them is keeping a lot of people stuck.In this episode, I'm breaking it all down — because the truth is, your business exists to fund your life. Not the other way around. The big vision — the body of work, the lifestyle, the freedom, the health, the version of yourself you're becoming — that's what this is all for. But you cannot start there. You cannot build the dream business model before you have a business that makes money. The money comes first. And that means the actions that get you to money now have to come first too.What I see constantly — with people just starting out and with people who have been building for years — is that they're doing tomorrow's work today. They're taking big vision actions when what they actually need right now is a client and revenue. Or they've been so locked into the immediate hustle that they've never given themselves permission to think about what they're actually building toward. Both are a problem. And this episode is about how to hold both — clearly, intentionally, and in the right order.Reasons to tune in:The difference between Big Vision actions and Immediate Goal actions — and why knowing which one you're taking changes everythingWhy you cannot build your dream business model first — and what you actually have to do before any of that becomes possibleHow to use a four-quadrant framework to map the full picture of what you're working toward: lifestyle, business, health, and identityWhy the right immediate action is almost always simpler than what most people are doing — and what it actually looks likeHow to wake up every morning and know exactly which kind of action belongs in your dayThis is for you whether you're just getting started or years into building — because the confusion between these two kinds of action doesn't go away on its own. It just gets more expensive.

Send us Fan MailWhen a couple struggles to conceive, the focus almost always falls on the woman. Her labs. Her cycle. Her body. But conception is a team effort — and the three to six months before trying to conceive may be the most important and most overlooked window in the entire fertility journey.In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur makes the case for proactive, intentional preconception care for both partners — before a single failed cycle happens. Through the story of Mia and Daniel, a couple labeled with unexplained infertility after 18 months of trying, you will see how a complete evaluation of both partners revealed a very clear picture — and a very clear path forward.You will learn:Why a normal semen analysis does not mean male factor has been ruled out — and what a complete evaluation actually looks likeHow the three to six months before conception shape egg quality, sperm quality, and even the long-term health of the babyWhat preconception care looks like for each partner — from cycle charting and hormone testing to DNA fragmentation and gut healthIf you have been trying to conceive without a complete evaluation of both partners, this episode will change how you think about your next step. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Audrey Cooper, Associate Director of Philanthropy at Evidence Action. Audrey brings 10 years of nonprofit development experience across social services and international development, and has helped Evidence Action scale from its 2013 founding to raising over $60 million annually. You'll hear about:Why donor portfolio concentration becomes dangerous and what the moment of recognition usually looks likeHow to make strategic first moves when diversifying revenue streams without spreading your team too thinBuilding the case for unrestricted giving in ways that build trust rather than create donor hesitationEvidence Action's four-category framework for deploying unrestricted donor investmentsWhy data and story are mutually reinforcing rather than competing approaches to donor communicationThe power of "fundraising sprints" to focus on just a few priorities and follow them through completelyHow boldness in sharing impact creates collaborative donor relationships that feel more like partnershipsLinks from the episode:* Connect with Audrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreymcooper/* Learn more about Evidence Action: https://www.evidenceaction.org/Looking for technology that helps you build deeper donor relationships with less work from your team? Learn more at virtuous.org.

"Maybe we're just picking the wrong people to be vets."You've probably heard some version of that line. Maybe you've even said it. 'The new grads can't cope. The younger generation is too soft. If this profession isn't working for you, maybe the profession isn't the problem - maybe you are.'But what if that's the wrong conversation entirely? Maybe it's not the people who need to change - but the job itself.That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Dr Rebecca Faris, the lead of the Australian Veterinary Association's Thrive programme - an industry attempt to figure out how we make veterinary medicine a profession people can actually stay in and enjoy.You'll learn:Why a full-time working week in veterinary medicine probably shouldn't be 40 hours - and the official position from Safe Work Australia that will surprise youThe difference between psychological safety and psychosocial safety (one is a vibe, the other is the law - and if you own a practice in Australia, you need to know which is which)What the new psychosocial safety legislation actually requires of practice owners Why "playing to your strengths" isn't the same as avoiding the hard stuff - and how to have that conversation with your employer without sounding like you're asking for special treatmentThe invisible emotional labour tax you're paying on every consult - and why recognising it changes everythingWhat genuinely great veterinary workplaces are doing differently, and why the "squeaky wheel" narrative is drowning out stories of practices that are getting it rightWhy "I can't hack full-time" might not mean there's something wrong with you - and the self-compassion case for rethinking what a sustainable vet career actually looks likeHow to get involved in shaping the future of this profession instead of quietly checking outIf you've ever felt wrecked at the end of a perfectly normal day and wondered whether it was you or the job - this one's for you.Resources mentioned:The Thrive Programme and 2025 Wellbeing Survey: ava.com.au/thriveCultivating Safe Teams training (AVA)2026 Thrive Wellness Symposium at the AVA Conference, Brisbane, 19 May 2026Safe Work Australia - psychosocial hazards guidanceThis episode is not an ad. We're not paid to feature Thrive or the AVA - we just think this is a conversation the profession needs to be having. If you've got thoughts, pushback, or your own story about thriving (or not) in practice, drop us a line at info@thevetvault.com.For our clinical content, show notes, and our full back catalogue, head to thevetvault.com. While you're there, check out our subscriber-only clinical podcast, our newsletter, and come and hang out with us in real life at Vets On Tour.00:52 Rethinking the 40-Hour Workweek03:03 Flexibility and Job Crafting04:57 Are We Picking the Wrong People?06:05 Playing to Strengths vs Business Needs12:39 Psychological vs Psychosocial Safety15:55 The New Laws: Employer Obligations17:51 Identifying Psychosocial Hazards20:40 Cultivating Safe Teams Training24:45 Workload and Emotional Labor32:34 Vets on Tour Break34:27 Should Full-Time Be 30 Hours?36:12 Inside the Thrive Initiative39:31 Mental Health First Aid41:35 Empathy for Difficult Clients44:13 Wins and Optimism46:27 How to Access Thrive51:27 Closing Advice: Get Engaged

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you've been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why.JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn't about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy.In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habitsKey Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue.If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck.Your nervous system affects your results.Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing.Muscle matters more than you think.After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well.Stop focusing only on weight.The scale doesn't tell you whether you've lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story.Replacement beats restriction.JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it.A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?”Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ's 5-Day Food FocusResources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset:jjflizanes.com/8weekFree Feelings & Needs List:jjflizanes.com/feelingslistIf This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.”And if you're ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you've been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why.JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn't about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy.In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habitsKey Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue. If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck.Your nervous system affects your results. Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing.Muscle matters more than you think. After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well.Stop focusing only on weight. The scale doesn't tell you whether you've lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story.Replacement beats restriction. JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it.A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?”Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ's 5-Day Food FocusResources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset: jjflizanes.com/8weekFree Feelings & Needs List: jjflizanes.com/feelingslistIf This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.”And if you're ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a high-achieving physician has been in all the right rooms, heard all the right information and still cannot make the changes?In this episode, Dr. Latifat sits down with Dr. Josya, family medicine physician, first-generation Haitian American, and dating coach for professional women. Dr. Josya is also a 6-to-7 member, and she came on the show to tell the whole truth about money — where it started, what it cost her, and what finally changed.This one is personal, honest, and exactly what someone sitting on the fence about their finances needs to hear.In this episode:The money story she carried from childhood into her careerThe loan that ran her decisions for yearsWhat two wins in 6-to-7 actually looked likeHow money coaching changed her marriageWhy she became a dating coach for professional women"Every decision was tied to that loan. Not from my dream life — from fear."https://moneyfitmd.com/6to7 Register now!You're making six or even seven figures and still asking, “Where did all my money go?”  The Money Left Over program gives women physicians the tools to uncover 4–5 figures in extra monthly cash and finally let your money start working for you.

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you've been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why.JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn't about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy.In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habitsKey Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue. If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck.Your nervous system affects your results. Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing.Muscle matters more than you think. After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well.Stop focusing only on weight. The scale doesn't tell you whether you've lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story.Replacement beats restriction. JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it.A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?”Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ's 5-Day Food FocusResources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset: jjflizanes.com/8weekFree Feelings & Needs List: jjflizanes.com/feelingslistIf This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.”And if you're ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you've been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why.JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn't about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy.In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habitsKey Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue. If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck.Your nervous system affects your results. Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing.Muscle matters more than you think. After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well.Stop focusing only on weight. The scale doesn't tell you whether you've lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story.Replacement beats restriction. JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it.A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?”Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ's 5-Day Food FocusResources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset: jjflizanes.com/8weekFree Feelings & Needs List: jjflizanes.com/feelingslistIf This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.”And if you're ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you've been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why.JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn't about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy.In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habitsKey Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue. If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck.Your nervous system affects your results. Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing.Muscle matters more than you think. After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well.Stop focusing only on weight. The scale doesn't tell you whether you've lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story.Replacement beats restriction. JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it.A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?”Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ's 5-Day Food FocusResources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset: jjflizanes.com/8weekFree Feelings & Needs List: jjflizanes.com/feelingslistIf This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.”And if you're ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.

What does it look like when a Google VP, a Flipkart CTO, and a 30-year technology veteran stop managing people — and start building again with AI?In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal (Founder of Myntra & Cult.fit) speaks with Peeyush Ranjan (former VP of Engineering at Google Pay and Group CTO of Flipkart) about what's actually happening inside companies as AI agents begin to reshape how products are built.This isn't a conversation about the future of AI.It's about what's already happening — in their companies, on their laptops, and in the way builders are now working.This is a builder's conversation.Peeyush shares how he built Enrico-  an AI chief of staff (AI agent) that has become the most productive “employee” in his company. With company-wide memory, a virtual board of advisors featuring Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Charlie Munger, Peter Thiel, and Sam Altman, and the ability to autonomously improve itself, it represents a new way of operating.Mukesh shares how he went from watching others build to launching a fully functional v1 product in under 10 days — faster than what a $100,000 outsourcing agency failed to deliver.But this goes far beyond productivity.They explore what this shift means for how companies are structured, how capital is deployed, how hiring changes and what happens when revenue per employee jumps from $40,000 to potentially millions.How to build an AI chief of staff (AI agent) for your companyWhy curiosity + agency now matter more than expertiseThe real risk of AI: intellectual laziness and cognitive debtWhy distribution — not innovation — is becoming the new moatWhat a 10-person, billion-dollar company could look likeHow to think about open source vs frontier AI modelsWhy the idea of a “non-technical founder” is disappearingThe gap between imagination and instantiation has never been smaller. The question is whether you're on the right side of it.Guest:Peeyush Ranjan : Co-founder Fermi.ai, Partner at Meraki Labs, Former VP Engineering Google Pay & Google Assistant, Former Group CTO FlipkartIf you found value, hit like & subscribe.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to win at the highest level… over and over again?In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Grant Fuhr. Five-time Stanley Cup champion. Hockey Hall of Famer. One of the most clutch goalies to ever play the game.Instead of just talking about his career, this conversation goes deeper into how he actually performed under pressure.Grant shares what went through his mind before games, how he prepared, and what allowed him to stay calm in the biggest moments. One of the biggest takeaways is simple but powerful. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be good, and make the save when it matters.They get into:What his game day routine actually looked likeHow he prepared mentally without overthinkingWhy he focused on being “good” instead of chasing perfectionHow he stayed calm after giving up a goalWhat confidence really means for a goalieWhy body language affects your whole teamHow to handle pressure, especially in big gamesGrant also talks about one of the toughest moments in his career and how he bounced back from it. His approach is straightforward. Feel it, learn from it, then let it go and move on.There's a lot in here that young goalies can take and use right away. Nothing complicated. Just real habits and ways of thinking that actually work.

After decades of failed negotiations and a rapidly shifting reality on the ground, is it time to rethink the framework for peace?In this episode, we're joined by Professor Yossi Mekelberg (Chatham House, University of Roehampton) to explore the idea of an Israeli–Palestinian confederation — a model that seeks to reconcile the increasingly entrenched one-state reality with the enduring need for two states.Drawing on decades of research and policy engagement, Yossi examines why past peace efforts have stalled, what has changed since Oslo, and whether a new political structure could offer a more realistic path forward.  In this episode, we explore:Why the traditional two-state model is becoming harder to implementThe “one-state reality” on the ground — and what it means in practiceWhat an Israeli–Palestinian confederation could look likeHow shared governance, open borders and joint institutions might functionThe role of settlements, refugees, and Jerusalem in any future agreementWhy trust, reconciliation and public buy-in are essential to any solutionWhether political leadership — on either side — is capable of delivering change  Key takeawaysThe status quo is unsustainable: The current trajectory is worsening conditions on the ground and making traditional solutions harder to achieve.A confederation bridges realities: It attempts to combine two-state principles with the lived reality of deep territorial and demographic entanglement.Reciprocity is key: Any viable solution must balance rights — including for settlers and refugees — in a way both sides can accept.Peace is not just technical: Political agreements alone are not enough — rebuilding trust and humanising the “other” is essential.Leadership matters — but so do people: Change may depend as much on public pressure and shifting narratives as on formal negotiations.

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For over 50 years, Dr. Michael Klaper has practiced medicine. And today, he says something that stops you in your tracks:“I am profoundly embarrassed to be a physician in America today.”Why?Because most doctors are never trained in the most powerful tool available to prevent and reverse chronic disease: nutrition.In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Rip sits down with Dr. Klaper to discuss his new book, Moving Medicine Forward: What More Doctors Should Know About Nutrition and How It Can Save Your Life.Dr. Klaper shares:How witnessing violence in a trauma unit led him toward a philosophy of nonviolenceThe moment in the operating room that changed his understanding of heart disease foreverWhy “etiology unknown” is no longer an acceptable excuseThe concept of the “Toxic Red Tide” flooding the bloodstream after animal-based mealsWhy obesity is a state of chronic inflammationHow GLP-1 drugs should (and shouldn't) be usedWhat a true “Disease Reversal Clinic” could look likeHow doctors and patients alike can help move medicine forwardThis episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap. Because some chronic disease isn't inevitable. And healing can occur. Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrong.com/pages/events Apply for a Scholarship to our April 2026 Retreat in Black Mountain, NC: https://forms.gle/wt4rPyKMEDht6HKG7 Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

Send us Fan MailWorried about perineal tears?You're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns I hear from women preparing for birth.In this episode, I sit down with Dr Shavi Fernando to talk through what's normal, what actually matters, and how your body can recover well with the right support.This is an honest, practical conversation to help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed.What perineal tears are and the different typesWhat's normal vs what's notShort-term and long-term complicationsFirst baby, age, and genetics as risk factorsOveractive pelvic floor and muscle controlBaby size vs maternal sizePerineal length and perineal massagePositioning during birthThe pushing phase and why slowing it down mattersWarm compress and hands-on techniquesWhen episiotomy may be usedForceps and assisted deliveryHealing perineal tears and what recovery looks likeHow pelvic floor physio supports recoveryPrevious Episode with Dr Shavi FernandoConnect with Dr Shavi Fernando: WebsiteInstagramhttps://www.fitnestmama.comLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @kathbaquie.physio1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Dear Gateways Community - What if the foundation of your self-worth was shaped long before you had the awareness to question it?In this deeply moving and expansive conversation on Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with Sean Smith, actor, author, and master neurotransformational coach, to explore one of the most profound and often overlooked dynamics in human development: the father-daughter relationship.He is the author of the book, Daddy, Are You Proud of Me? What Daughters Need to Hear, See, and Know From Their Dads. Through years of coaching tens of thousands of women, Sean uncovered a powerful throughline—self-worth is not just shaped by whether a father was present or loving, but by a single, formative question: “Was he proud of me?”We explore how this dynamic quietly influences everything—from career success and burnout to romantic relationships and patterns of validation. We also unpack the difference between performance-based approval and unconditional worth, and why so many high-achieving women are still left feeling unfulfilled.“Self-worth is not just shaped by whether a father was present or loving, but by whether a daughter felt: Was he proud of me?” - Sean Smith This conversation is not about blame. It's about awareness, healing, and reclaiming your relationship with yourself.We also discuss:How childhood patterns around approval shape adult identityWhy silence from a parent can be more impactful than criticismThe hidden link between self-esteem and romantic dynamicsWhat healthy, “vulnerable masculinity” actually looks likeHow healing can occur—even without direct resolution with a parentThere is a tenderness to this conversation—one that opens the door to both grief and possibility. Because once something becomes conscious, it can change.This episode is for anyone seeking deeper self-understanding, more aligned relationships, and a new way of relating to their own inner world.Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, creators, and spiritual pioneers shaping the future of consciousness. We would love to hear from you! What did you take away from this episode? Tag us and let us know.  We love reviews! For more from me: follow my writing on Substack (substack.com/@therealyasmeent), find me on Instagram @TheRealYasmeenT, or visit InnerKnowingSchool.com.I recently wrote the book A Glitch In The Matrix: 10 Energy Codes to Become The Main Character of Your Life which is available in print, kindle and Audible (in my own voice). This show is sponsored by VastuFengShuiHarmony.com

If you've hit a million in revenue and suddenly everything feels harder, you're not doing it wrong. You've just hit the plateau almost no one talks about.This episode breaks down why growth slows down right when you're trying to scale. Not because your mission isn't strong. Not because you need more tactics. But because the way you lead, communicate, and ask has to change.I walk through the exact patterns I see with executive directors and small teams stuck at this level. The good news is none of this requires more hustle. It requires better decisions, clearer messaging, and a lot more courage in the conversations you've been avoiding.What you'll learn in this episode:Why getting from $1M to $2M is often harder than getting from $0 to $1MHow hiring becomes a major bottleneck and leadership skill at this stageWhy “cheerleader boards” stop working and what real board partnership looks likeHow unclear, long-winded messaging is quietly costing you major giftsWhy your organization must be explainable in 20 seconds or lessHow weak or vague asks leave six figures on the table with donors you already haveThe real reason you're under-asking and how it's actually confusing your donorsWhy focusing on pitching instead of dialogue is limiting your resultsHow to respond when donors say “not now” without losing the relationshipThe connection between avoided conversations and stalled revenue growthYou don't break through the million-dollar plateau by working harder. You break through by saying the things you've been avoiding, asking for what you actually need, and leading donors with clarity instead of hesitation.Want 15 leads in 5 minutes? DM me "Breakfast burrito" on LinkedIn and I'll send you a pdf and 6-minute training to help you generate 15 leads for your nonprofit in minutes. It's totally free. All you need is an email to sign up. DM me "Breakfast burrito" - I'm from Texas, what can I say? - to get your pdf and mini training.If you're an ED or DD of a $1M+ making a difference in your community and you're ready to make bigger, bolder asks, then DM me “CL” on LinkedIn and I'll share details.

I woke up to 15 missed calls and in that moment, something in me already knew. Nothing prepares you for the call that changes your life forever.In this episode, I sit down with Aleksei Archer, who shares the devastating morning she learned her father had died by suicide, and the quiet signs she now wishes she had seen sooner.This isn't just a story about loss. It's about guilt, awareness, and learning how to show up for the people we love before it's too late.In this episode:The hidden signs of suicide and mental health strugglesWhat grief after losing a parent to suicide really feels likeHow to ask the hard questions that could save a lifeWhy checking in might matter more than you thinkIf this conversation hits close to home, send it to someone you care about…and don't wait to reach out.Key Moments:00:00 The Call That Changed Everything03:12 The Accident That Didn't Add Up06:03 I Woke Up to 15 Missed Calls10:24 The Guilt Hit Me Instantly13:09 My Life Split Into Before & After17:48 How to Spot Suicidal Thoughts Early20:05 10 Men Lost…Why This Keeps Happening23:03 Commit vs Died by Suicide Explained26:05 When Grief Becomes Complicated31:06 The Simple Habit That Could Save a Life35:22 Do People Who Die by Suicide Want to Die?38:10 The Dangerous Short Window Before Suicide44:15 The Hard Questions That Could Save Someone47:08 How to Hold Space Without Fixing50:12 What I Wish I Did DifferentlyGuest info:YouTube:  @MourningGloryClubPodcast Instagram: @mourninggloryclub @alekseiarcher (https://www.instagram.com/alekseiarcher/)

If you're a woman over 40 who's been lifting consistently and pushing for progress, but feeling extra sore, mentally drained, or stuck in a plateau- this episode is for you.We're breaking down deload weeks- what they are, why they matter, and the real risks of skipping them, especially as our bodies change with age. From injury risk and hormonal stress to stalled progress and muscle loss, ignoring recovery can quietly derail your results.In this episode, you'll learn:What a deload week actually looks likeHow often you should plan oneThe science-backed reasons your body needs recovery to get strongerHow deloading can help you lift longer, feel better, and stay consistentRemember, rest isn't quitting. It's a strategy. Tune in to find out how backing off can actually move you forward.

What if the problem in healthcare isn't a lack of data… but the wrong data?In this episode, Larry Benz joins the show to unpack a quiet shift that's happening across healthcare:We've started confusing what's easy to measure with what actually matters.Star ratings, patient satisfaction scores, and online reviews have become the scoreboard—but they were never designed to measure true clinical excellence.So what happens when the proxy becomes the point????? What You'll Learn:Why high ratings don't always mean high-quality careHow healthcare drifted toward convenience metricsThe unintended consequences of optimizing for satisfactionWhat better measurement could look likeHow clinic owners and clinicians should think differently????️ Guest:Larry Benz is a physical therapist and founder of Confluent Health and Evidence In Motion. He's spent his career building and scaling healthcare organizations—and challenging the assumptions behind how success is measured.???? Connect & Subscribe:Read this and more from THE OPERATOR on SUBSTACKShare with a clinician or clinic owner who needs to hear it

Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon, gut health specialist, founder of LOAM, and host of the Dr. Karan Explores podcast. He joins the show to explain why so many people are constantly bloated, reacting to foods, and being told it's “normal”—and what's actually going on in your gut.We break down the truth about “leaky gut,” the fiber deficiency epidemic, and how your microbiome is directly influencing your hormones, mood, and skin. Dr. Rajan also shares why many gut health trends are overcomplicated or misguided—from over-reliance on probiotics to restrictive protocols like low FODMAP—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to digestion.You can find Dr. Karan Rajan on Instagram @drkaranrajan and on TikTok @dr.karanr and Loam on Instagram and their website https://loamscience.com/ We also get into:What healthy digestion actually looks likeHow often you should be going to the bathroomCommon causes of bloating (including “healthy” foods)The gut–brain connection and anxietyHow stress and hormones impact digestionWhy fiber is one of the most overlooked tools in healthThe downside of probiotics for some peopleSIBO, elimination diets, and when they go too farLemon water—does it actually help?Parasite cleanses, microbiome trends, and fecal transplantsGLP-1 medications and gut healthIf your gut feels off but you can't figure out why—or you've tried everything and still feel stuck—this episode will give you clarity on what actually matters.This episode is brought to you by:Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Mask from BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com.Visit Nutrafol.com and use code BLONDE for $10 off your first subscription and free shipping.Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/well.Head to paleovalley.com/well or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. Go to ButcherBox.com/well for $20 off plus free shipping.Visit vuori.com/well for 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on orders over $75. Head to ladder.fit/WELL for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Healing trauma can be experienced even in the most supernatural ways that go beyond the traditional concepts of science. Irene Weinberg is joined by Inna Segal, a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, to explore the profound connection between emotions, life experiences, and physical well-being. Looking back on how she overcame psoriasis, childhood trauma, and profound loss by connecting with the etheric, emotional, and astral layers of her spiritual self. Inna also shares what it takes to recover from the pain of toxic relationships and break free from an unhealthy life of old patterns to unlock a life aligned with genuine truth. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Inna overcame years of chronic pain, debilitating skin conditions, and deep emotional turmoilHow Inna changed her mother's life (and how her mother returned the favor)What our subtle, etheric, emotional, and astral bodies look likeHow to leave toxic environments and break old patternsWhat it takes not only to heal, but to take action towards healingWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjyD7RiHYxk&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh✨ Ready to Awaken the Healer Within? Join Inna Segal's FREE Healing Masterclass now!

Inside Saatchi & Saatchi. Sit down with the CEO of one of the most iconic agencies in advertising, a name that carries both weight and expectation, to understand how CEO Claire Hollands leads for today.This is a conversation about ambition. Not in the abstract, but in how it shows up in the work, in the culture, and in the relationship between agencies and clients.We get into how Saatchi & Saatchi is positioning itself around growth, why creativity still holds commercial power (even if the industry occasionally forgets it), and how agencies are rethinking their value, from billable hours to business outcomes.There's also a clear view on where things are shifting: the role of AI, the reality of pitching, and why agencies need to be more deliberate about the clients they choose.Running through all of it is leadership, how you make decisions without perfect information, how you build a culture of high challenge and high support, and how you balance legacy with the need to move forward.What you'll learn:Why agencies need to reposition themselves around growth, not outputsHow creativity still drives commercial performance and where it gets undervaluedWhat actually builds trust between agencies and clientsWhy most pitch processes are flawed and what better looks likeHow to think about agency value, pricing, and remunerationThe difference between growth brands and transformation brands and why it mattersWhat “high challenge, high support” looks like in practiceHow great leaders make decisions without having all the answersWhat AI is changing in agencies and what it isn'tWhy hiring for attitude and curiosity matters more than experienceTimestamps00:03:00 – Finding your people in the industry00:06:00 – Why account management sits at the centre of the agency00:07:00 – Building trust in client relationships00:12:00 – How decisions are really made at senior level00:15:00 – Culture, values, and collective ambition00:19:00 – High challenge, high support: what it means in practice00:23:00 – Managing pressure across career and family00:25:30 – Where the agency world is heading00:29:30 – The evolving agency model00:32:00 – The role and reality of pitching00:33:30 – What needs to change in pitch processes00:37:30 – Hiring for attitude, not just skill00:39:00 – What excites Claire about what's nextAbout the podcastThat's What I Call Marketing is a podcast for marketers who care about how brands grow, how advertising works, and how the industry is evolving through conversations with the people shaping it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does herbalism look like when your community actually needs you?In this episode I sit down with clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas of Sky House Herbs, who has been doing boots-on-the-ground mutual aid work in Minneapolis. We talk about how she organized local herbalists, partnered with existing mutual aid networks, and got herbal care kits into the hands of homebound immigrant families. And how she did it without burning herself out in the process.This is community herbalism in action. Real, replicable, and deeply needed right now.In this episode:What grassroots herbal mutual aid actually looks likeHow to find your role without duplicating efforts already being doneThe power of pausing and orienting before you actInvolving your kids in the medicine makingKnowing when to slow down so you can keep showing upFor full show notes, resources, and transcript visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/grassroots-herbalism-ashley-elenbaas Ready to go deeper into community herbalism? Ashley will be joining us as a guest teacher inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship programLike the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough?Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of NeedIt's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!

In this episode, Cody & Meagan recap a huge milestone—Cody's first time serving as Master of Ceremonies at a BITAC event, kicking things off at BITAC Luxury in Naples, Florida.Cody shares a behind-the-scenes look at what makes BITAC events so unique in the hospitality space, why they're so valuable for both operators and vendors, and what you can expect if you ever get the opportunity to attend.If you've ever been curious about BITAC—or wondered if it's worth your time—this episode breaks it all down.

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An increase of just 40 watts of leg power is linked to cognitive aging benefits equivalent to a brain functioning three years younger. There's also a direct relationship between leg strength and the size of your hippocampus — the memory center of your brain, and one of the first regions affected by Alzheimer's.In the final episode of Move for Your Brain, Amy and Marian Barnick bring it all together: the research on leg strength and brain health, Marian's Foundations First framework applied specifically to lower body strength, and Marian's own long recovery road — multiple surgeries, two total knee replacements, and what she learned going through it all as both the expert and the patient.This is the episode to share with every woman in your life who thinks she's too broken, too busy, or too late to build strong legs. She's not. Do not settle.What You'll LearnThe King's College London twin study: what 10 years of data says about leg strength and brain healthWhy your hippocampus — your memory center — is directly linked to how strong your legs areWhat happens to proprioception after a knee replacement, and what retraining really looks likeHow to apply Foundations First to lower body strength: ankles → hips → balance → strengthWhy pain is the number one thing that stops women from building the strength their brains needThe difference between "used to be athletes" and "forever athletes"Marian's mantra — do not settle — and Amy's reframe: it's your future self, not your old selfWhat to Listen For[1:11]  Amy's opening — leg strength and the brain[2:29]  Marian's recovery road: the car accident, surgeries, what she didn't expect[5:22]  Leg strength and hippocampal volume: the research[6:19]  Foundations First applied to lower body strength[8:35]  "Your ankle mobility shows up as knee pain" — finding the root cause[11:55]  Pain is the #1 barrier — BDNF and why movement helps[12:39]  Marian's free lower body mobility guide[17:01]  Marian's pet peeve: why "just get stronger" is incomplete advice[20:16]  Forever athletes vs. used to be athletes[20:49]  Tennis as a brain health activity[23:26]  Leg strength as locomotion and independence[24:10]  "Do not settle" — Marian's mantra[27:41]  Amy's reframe: future self, not old self[31:24]  The stair moment: small wins, big winsResources MentionedKing's College London twin study on leg power and cognitive aging: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4789972/RESTORED Protocol (free guide): moxie-club.com/restoredIs It Just Brain Fog? Quiz: moxie-club.com/bfquizMarian Barnick's free lower body mobility guide: MarianBarnick.com/GuideRESOURCES:Book a FREE Discovery Call with AmyOrder Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too:  Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.Schedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching Follow Amy on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

Quick Summary: In this candid solo episode, Kelsey pulls back the curtain on what building a business as a stay-at-home mama actually looks like — not the highlight reel, but the real thing. Over three days, she shares her scheduling systems, productivity hacks, business priorities, and the inevitable curveballs that come with parenting, entrepreneurship, and doing it all with intention.In This Episode:The "4 Days in a Day" framework Kelsey uses (inspired by Ed Mylett) to structure her time as a mama and business ownerWhy she increased Freddy's daycare days from 2 to 3 and what that decision felt likeHow she uses "time confetti" (small pockets of time) in the 72 hours before a presentationHer morning routine, workout habits, and why she refuses to feel guilty about prioritizing movementA real-time look at her client roster and daily coaching workHer content strategy anchor: why the podcast is her #1 priority and what she's NOT doing in 2026The Three M's framework: Mission, Mindset, Main IngredientsHer VA system, Asana workflow, and how she delegates podcast productionHer experience leading a training in the High Vibe Women community on ranking on ChatGPTThe power of masterminds — both running one and being a member of oneWednesday's curveball: daycare closes early, support squad to the rescueThe visibility conversation she keeps having with clients: long-form + short-form + in-personKey Takeaways:Structure your day in chunks, not one long stretch. Kelsey's "4 Days in a Day" model helps her show up for her business and her family without burning out.If it's not in the calendar, it's not happening. Time-blocking is non-negotiable when you're running a business with young children at home.Start with Mission before choosing your strategies. Don't ask "should I be on Instagram?" until you know what your actual business goal is this year.Your body is your vessel. Prioritizing physical health isn't selfish — it's the foundation of sustainable entrepreneurship.Delegation is a growth strategy. A great VA + clear SOPs + Loom videos = time and mental space to do your highest-level work.Memorable Quotes:"Movement is medicine. If I'm not diligent about scheduling my workouts, they simply don't happen.""We can only come up with the right main ingredients — the ones that will make your first $100K or $500K year — if we know what you're trying to do here.""People don't know what you do unless you tell them what you do, over and over and over again."Resources Mentioned:Instagram: Send Kelsey a DM to connectWebsite: kelseyreddle.comWave Mastermind: kelseyreddle.com/mastermindEd Mylett — "4 Days in a Day" time structuring conceptLaura Sinclair, This Mother Means Business podcast — "time confetti" conceptPeloton App / Jess Sims — Treadmill Bootcamp workoutHigh Vibe Women Community — Workshop: How to Rank on ChatGPTAsana — Client project management and communicationLoom — Recording SOPs and training videos for VAThe Mentor Collective Mastermind — Mastermind Kelsey is a member ofTrail Hub, Uxbridge Ontario — Upcoming podcast episode guestDr. Shannon Home — Vocal performance coach; speaker at upcoming April eventWave Mastermind — kelseyreddle.com/mastermindGrumpy Monkey — Freddy's current favourite book

What does it look like when a pelvic floor physical therapist uses everything she knows — plus the My Essential Birth course — to prepare for her own unmedicated birth? It looks like THIS episode.Haley Sampson is a labor of love kind of mama. She stayed active, did her prep work, went to 41 weeks and 3 days, had her water break, and pushed her baby out using tools, visualization, and a birth partner who truly showed up. Whether you're curious about pelvic floor prep, what unmedicated contractions actually feel like, or how to push effectively — Haley gives us every amazing detail.In this episode you'll learn:What a pelvic floor PT actually did every day to prepare her body for birth — including perineal stretching, meditation, strength training, wall sits with affirmations, and moreWhen to see a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy and what "push prep" sessions actually look likeHow her husband prepared as her birth partner — studying the course, practicing techniques, and becoming her advocate in the roomWhat unmedicated contractions feel like, where she felt them, and exactly how she breathed and worked through each oneThe pushing positions, open glottis vocalizing, mirror use, and visualization that helped her bring her daughter earthsideHow the My Essential Birth course tools showed up not just in prep — but in the thick of active labor and pushingHer best advice for mamas and birth partners on advocating for yourself and building a birth plan that actually serves youBirth is hard work — but you were made for this. Tune in and let Haley remind you just how capable you really are.Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

You don't have a fat loss problem—you have a maintenance gap.In today's episode, we're talking about the most overlooked phase of your health journey: maintenance.We're told how to lose weight, track macros, and hit our fat loss goals… But no one teaches us what to do next.This episode dives in on the most important phase of your fat loss, body recomposition and wellness journey. Whether you've just finished a fat loss phase or you're stuck in the yo-yo cycle of lose–gain–repeat, this conversation will give you the tools, mindset, and clarity to make your results stick—for good.Inside this episode:What healthy maintenance looks likeHow to know when it's time to stop dietingHow long to stay in maintenance for long-term resultsWhat to focus on when you're no longer trying to lose weightWhat to do when maintenance makes you anxiousWhy maintenance is not “quitting”. It's graduatingIf you've ever felt torn between wanting results and wanting balance, this episode will help you create both.Mentioned in this episode: Not Another Diet Book https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656499379&sr=8-1Schedule a 1:1 Coaching Session – https://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options

In this AAOMPT interview, we sit down with Liam Globensky, Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation and a brand-new fellow from the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning. Liam shares his passion for post-professional development, advocacy, and the responsibility fellows have to give back to the profession.We dive into:What life after fellowship should look likeHow new fellows can become leaders, mentors, and advocatesWhy post-professional opportunities are essential for the growth of PTThe role of clinicians in “raising the tide” for the entire professionA preview of Liam's AAOMPT platform presentationsHow orthopedic clinicians can screen for pelvic floor dysfunctionWhether you're a student, a fellow, or a seasoned clinician, this episode offers an inspiring look at how PTs can serve, teach, and elevate the profession long after formal training ends.Chapters:00:00 – Opening00:48 – Meet Liam Globensky03:10 – The Fellow → Clinician transition06:20 – Why post-professional opportunities matter10:55 – “Raising the tide” through advocacy15:40 – How new fellows can give back20:10 – Orthopedic screening of pelvic floor dysfunction26:30 – Working alongside his wife: the joint lecture30:20 – What the future of fellowship-trained PTs looks like35:00 – Advice to new grads & future fellows38:50 – ClosingIf you're passionate about fellowship training, clinical growth, and elevating our profession, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this interview with a colleague.

In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I'm joined by Lindsay, the founder of Spirited Play Labs—an inclusive, membership-based indoor play space in the San Francisco Bay Area designed to support neurodivergent children and their families.Lindsay is a former speech therapist, a parent of a neurodivergent child, and she now identifies as neurodivergent herself—so this conversation blends real-life inclusion, sustainable operations, and multi-location growth.We talk about how Lindsay scaled from one location to three (with a fourth planned), how she built a team structure that allows her to stay out of daily operations, and why her staff and culture are the most defensible part of her business model.We also cover the behind-the-scenes of becoming a vendor with California's Regional Center so certain families can have memberships covered—creating a B2B revenue stream and a strong referral engine.If you want practical ideas around membership models, inclusive play design, staff training, customer experience consistency, and scaling beyond one location, this episode is for you.BLOG with top 12 takeaways: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/spirited-play-labs-interviewIn this episode, Lindsay and I cover:How she launched Spirited Play Labs after COVID and the needs she saw in her communityWhat it looks like to build an inclusive indoor playground that supports neurodivergent kids without feeling clinicalWhy she chose a membership-based model and how her first-time visit process worksHow she scaled from 1 to 3 locations (and what changed operationally as she grew)The staffing structure behind her locations: managers, training, and culture consistencyThe real lessons she learned about real estate, buildouts, and overspending early onHow she became a Regional Center vendor in California and what “B2B memberships” can look likeHow she thinks about behavior, regulation, and safety without relying on strict “rules boards”The referral engines that actually work in the disability community (and why she spends very little on ads)How being neurodivergent impacts her leadership, energy, and long-term sustainability as an ownerSimple ways traditional play cafés can become more inclusive—starting with who you listen to and who you hireConnect with Lindsay / Spirited Play LabsInstagram: Spirited Play LabsEmail: lindsay@spiritedplaylabs.comWebsite: https://spiritedplaylabs.com/Blog for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/spirited-play-labs-interviewRESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLivingActive Campaign Free TrialFree Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS

Have you ever sat in an IEP meeting, a doctor's appointment, or even a family gathering and thought… You're not seeing what I'm seeing?In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, Shannon Urquiola talks about what it feels like to be the only one who sees your child's struggle — the masking, the shutdowns, the after-school crashes, the 2 a.m. anxiety spirals — while everyone else says, “They seem fine to me.”You'll learn:Why “fine” doesn't always mean regulatedWhat silent dysregulation can look likeHow subtle dismissal can start to make you question yourselfHow to trust your intuition without becoming defensivePractical strategies for advocating calmly and effectivelyWhy does regulating yourself first change everythingIf you've ever felt dismissed, minimized, or alone in your advocacy, this episode will remind you that you are not overreacting — you are paying attention.If you're exhausted from sitting in that “loneliest seat,” check out Shannon's RESET Workshop — designed to help you calm your nervous system, clear the mental noise, and advocate with clarity instead of frustration.

In this episode, we're breaking down how to scaffold name writing in a preschool classroom where readiness levels vary widely (because they always do).Let's discuss what the true progression of name writing looks like, how to structure a routine that supports mixed abilities, and what to do when a child simply isn't ready yet.Because name writing isn't a race. It's a scaffolded skill and every child develops at their own pace.Topics Discussed:Why readiness for name writing varies so muchThe developmental foundations required before name writingWhat scaffolding name writing actually looks likeHow to build a name writing routine that works for everyoneWhat to do when a child isn't readyRelated Resources:Name Learning BundleConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com

Caregiving is often framed as a burden, but what if it's also one of the most meaningful ways we come to know ourselves?Emily sits down with acclaimed journalist and cultural critic Elissa Strauss for this episode to discuss her extensive work on the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving, which has appeared in publications like The Atlantic and The New York Times. Centering on her new book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, they challenge feminist notions that have undervalued caregiving and explore how caregiving can enrich one's sense of self. You'll hear about the philosophical foundations of care ethics and how caregiving for various dependents, not just children, brings profound personal growth, scientific research on caregiver well-being, the importance of male caregivers, and also the need for systemic support for caregivers.Listen and Learn: How redefining caregiving, not as a burden, but as a powerful source of meaning and self-expansion, might change what we think feminism, motherhood, and what a “full” life actually look likeHow caregiving across parenting, disability, and aging becomes an intense, surprising mirror that reshapes identity and meaning in ways most of us never expectThe research that shows why caregiving doesn't have to wear you down, and under certain conditions, it can actually make you healthier and even help you live longerHow one husband turned the challenges of caregiving into moments of quiet activism, love, and connectionHow does caring for others bring meaning, even when day-to-day life feels messy?What if the real barrier for working caregivers isn't just the glass ceiling but the glass door separating home and work, and how breaking it could change everything we value about care?Why men's brains change when they care for others, how caregiving reshapes masculinity, and what it really means for dads todayWhy caring for those closest to us isn't just personal—it's a radical philosophical lens that could change how we think about society itselfResources: When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781982169282Elisa's Website: https://www.elissastrauss.com/Elisa's Substack: https://elissa.substack.com/Connect with Elisa on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/elissa.strauss.7/https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-strauss-742720112 About Elissa StraussElissa Strauss is a journalist, essayist, and cultural critic who has been writing about the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. Her work appears in publications like the Atlantic, the New York Times, Glamour, ELLE, and elsewhere, and she was a former contributing writer at CNN.com and Slate. Her book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others," is out now from Gallery Books, and she writes a Substack called "MADE WITH CARE."Related episodes: 444. Mattering with Jennifer Wallace441. Having It All with Corinne Low386. Parents Are Stressed: What Do We Do About It? With Emily, Debbie, and Yael356. Navigating the Challenges of Caregiving with Alison Applebaum354. A Family Guide to Dementia with Brent Forester275. Work, Parent, Thrive with Yael SchonbrunSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.