Podcasts about limiting

Your trading personality can help you find a starting point—but it can also quietly become a limitation. In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we break down why labels like “scalper,” “swing trader,” or “I'm just not that type of trader” can hold you back more than they help you. Learn how to use personality insights as a tool for awareness, not restriction, and how the best traders adapt to the market instead of their identity.Your Trading Coach - Akil

What if the only thing holding you back isn't a lack of discipline—but a belief you don't even know you have?In this episode, bestselling author Nir Eyal (Hooked, Indistractable, Beyond Belief) breaks down the science of limiting beliefs and reveals why positive thinking alone won't get you unstuck. If you've ever wanted to show up on video, grow your business on social media, or finally take action on goals you keep putting off—this conversation is for you.Whether you're a business owner afraid to post on LinkedIn, a real estate agent who wants to start making videos, or an entrepreneur stuck in analysis paralysis—this episode gives you a practical, science-backed system to change your beliefs and finally take action.

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next breakthrough isn't a lack of effort, motivation, or strategy—but the fact that you're solving the wrong problem? In this eye-opening episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and coach Kevin St. Clergy to explore the powerful concept of Blind Blaming—the hidden habit of misdiagnosing problems and focusing on symptoms instead of root causes. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from audiologist to multi-million-dollar business owner, revealing how he built and sold a thriving marketing and coaching company, overcame personal and professional setbacks, and developed a transformational framework that is now helping entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders create lasting change. From mindset and business growth to health challenges like sleep apnea and hormone imbalances, this conversation uncovers how blind spots can quietly sabotage success—and how coaches can better serve clients by identifying what's really holding them back. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What "Blind Blaming" is and how it affects business, health, relationships, and personal growth Kevin's incredible journey from audiologist to successful entrepreneur and business coach The life-changing childhood experience that inspired his book Beyond Blind Blaming Why solving the wrong problem keeps people stuck for years How coaches can uncover the true root causes behind client struggles The surprising health issue Kevin mistook for ADHD Why mindset often matters more than tactics when pursuing health and business goals The power of coaching, mentorship, and mastermind groups How to avoid analysis paralysis and build momentum through decisive action Why many health coaches fail to address mindset and identity shifts in their clients The role of sleep, hormones, and hidden health issues in weight loss resistance How limiting beliefs and self-sabotage impact business growth Practical ways coaches can improve client results by asking better questions Kevin's RCD Framework for Breaking Free from Blind Blaming One of the highlights of this episode is Kevin's simple yet powerful RCD Method: R – Reflect Ask yourself: "Is there something else going on that I can't see?" Before jumping to conclusions, take a step back and evaluate whether you're addressing the true source of the problem. C – Connect Seek outside perspective through: Coaches Mentors Mastermind groups Healthcare professionals Trusted advisors Often, the solution is hidden because you're too close to the situation to recognize it yourself. D – Decide Kevin's favorite version: MFD – Make a F*ing Decision** Progress requires action. Even if the decision isn't perfect, momentum creates clarity and opens the door for course correction. Why This Episode Matters for Health Coaches Health coaches often focus on nutrition plans, workouts, accountability, and behavior change. But as Kevin explains, many clients are unknowingly battling deeper issues such as: Sleep apnea Hormonal imbalances Limiting beliefs Identity conflicts Self-sabotage Poor mindset conditioning Without addressing these root causes, even the best coaching programs can struggle to deliver lasting results. This episode provides a valuable framework for helping clients uncover what is really standing in their way. Memorable Quotes from Kevin St. Clergy "People aren't failing at solving their problems—they're solving the wrong problem perfectly." "Every new level has a new devil." "When you know who you serve, you're not selling anymore. You're interviewing." "Reflect. Connect. Make a decision."   Final Thoughts Whether you're a health coach, entrepreneur, consultant, or someone striving to reach the next level in life, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that lasting transformation starts by identifying the right problem. If you've ever felt stuck despite working hard, Kevin's Blind Blaming framework may be the missing piece you've been looking for. Listen Now Tune in to discover how uncovering hidden blind spots can transform your health, business, relationships, and overall success—and learn why the question, "What am I not seeing?" may be the most important question you'll ever ask.

In this episode, I explore a simple but powerful truth: In order to pick something up, you must put something down. Too many of us are trying to add more onto lives that already feel full. We tell ourselves we'll start when life calms down, when work gets quieter, when the kids are older, or when we finally have more time. But the reality is, time isn't something we create. We will only get 24 hours in any given day. The only way to add something meaningful to your life is often through subtraction. We also dive into one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change: setting the bar so high that failure becomes inevitable. Most diets, training plans and self-improvement strategies don't fail because you're incapable. They fail because they're unsustainable. Real change isn't built through extremes. It's built through consistency. We'll explore why lasting transformation comes from creating habits that fit your life, not fantasies about your life. Why you don't rise to the level of your expectations, you fall to the level of what's sustainable. And why the goal should never be perfection, but repeatability. But this conversation goes deeper than habits and routines. Sometimes what needs to be put down isn't a behaviour at all. Sometimes it's a belief or an identity. Perfectionism. People pleasing. Victim mentality. The need for approval. Limiting beliefs. Old stories about who you are and what you're capable of. You cannot become someone new while holding on to the beliefs that are keeping you stuck. We'll also explore the weight so many of us carry that was never ours to carry in the first place. The expectations, emotions and problems of other people, and why letting go isn't giving up. It's choosing what actually matters. Because whether you realise it or not, you're already choosing. You're either choosing the familiar comfort of staying the same, or the unfamiliar discomfort of growth. The life you want isn't built by adding more. It's built by deciding what matters most. 

In this episode of The Conference Room, Simon welcomes Calvin Corelli, founder and CEO of Simpler, entrepreneur, software engineer, and creator of the Mind Bug framework. Calvin shares how his journey from programming and entrepreneurship evolved into a deeper exploration of mindset, identity, and personal transformation. The conversation explores the challenges business owners face with fragmented systems, the hidden beliefs that limit growth, and how simplifying both business operations and internal thinking can unlock greater success, freedom, and fulfillment.Calvin explains how combining programming, entrepreneurship, and personal development created the foundation for his success and differentiated approach to business.A deep identity and meaning crisis in his early thirties became the catalyst for developing his coaching philosophy and the concept of Mind Bugs.Business owners often spend more time fixing integrations and troubleshooting systems than serving customers and growing their companies.Mind Bugs are deeply rooted limiting beliefs that shape how people experience life, business, and relationships without realizing it.Many entrepreneurs unknowingly make decisions, overwork, seek validation, or chase success because of an underlying belief that they are not enough.The first step to overcoming limiting beliefs is learning to see them clearly. Once exposed, they begin losing their power.Calvin explains that repeating positive statements rarely creates lasting change if the underlying belief system remains untouched.Rather than viewing mistakes as failures, Calvin encourages seeing them as experiences that provide valuable lessons and direction.The conversation explores how judgment, resistance, and attachment often create more suffering than the circumstances themselves.Calvin shares how AI is helping coaches and educators make their content more accessible, personalized, and actionable for students and clients.To learn more about Calvin Corelli, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about  Simplero, please visit its website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER    Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.      Get to know more about Simon at:    Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/    The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadioKey Moments

This Deep Dive series is all about tips to stay sane while traveling with family —immediate or extended, kids younger or older in tow, across the state or across the globe! We've both traveled with our extended families over and over again, and have loved the memories we've made together. But different bedtimes, sightseeing styles, and mealtime expectations can lead to unexpected conflict. Laura in our Facebook group wrote in to say: ⁠"Might be a fun episode before summer: large family vacation traditions. I'm wondering if there are favorite games/foods/tips/funny stories on going away with lots of members of your non-immediate family."⁠ As usual, our listeners responded with great tips for maintaining both organization and sanity when vacationing with extended family, and in this episode we discuss them all, including: Which conversations to have ahead of time—and which conversations never to have at all Systems for family vacations that don't fall on one person (or one gender) to execute Limiting your non-negotiables as a nuclear family ahead of time What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://gostudiopro.com/transformAre your financial decisions driven by strategy, or by a money story you've been carrying for years?  Many dance studio owners start with a passion for changing lives, but struggle to balance purpose with profitability. In this conversation led by Katie Wilber (DSOA Operations Specialist), financial strategist Mel Abraham shares how our beliefs, habits, and behaviors around money shape the way we run our businesses and why building wealth has far more to do with mindset than math. You'll learn how to break free from limiting financial beliefs, create a healthier relationship with money, and build a studio business that supports both your mission and your life.  What You'll Learn  How childhood money stories influence business decisions  Why wealth-building is primarily about behavior and habits  The truth behind the "starving artist" mindset  How to connect profit with purpose without guilt  Why owning your value is essential for growth  The difference between making money and building wealth  How wealthy people prioritize investing differently  Strategies to avoid emotional spending and instant gratification  How money can create (or reveal) tension in relationships  Why defining your version of "enough" is critical for long-term success  How to align your financial decisions with your values and life goals  Mel Abraham is a CPA, entrepreneur, financial strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Building Your Money Machine. He helps entrepreneurs and leaders remove financial constraints, build lasting wealth, and create systems that separate income from effort. Mel has worked with organizations including AbbVie, the IRS, NACVA, and the Financial Planning Association, and is one of the few speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation.    Explore our partners: Get ahead of next season with Limelight Teamwear. Visit limelightteamwear.com to learn more. Sign-up for a FREE 30-day Trial of Studio Pro at gostudiopro.com/transform Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation  

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Jacqui Bryan, a functional medicine expert and certified nutrition specialist, to demystify the role of testosterone in men and women alike, particularly its impact on energy, muscle mass, mood, and overall well-being. Through thoughtful conversation and memorable humor, Saranne and Jacqui explore how testosterone changes with age, why lifestyle habits like movement and diet matter, and what practical steps can help maintain hormonal balance. With special focus on how hormone balance can influence fatigue, libido, and quality of life during and after cancer, this episode offers actionable advice and reassurance for anyone navigating these challenges, including those living with Stage IV cancer. Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, whole health educator, health coach, registered nurse, and a recurring expert on Beating Cancer Daily. Drawing from years of experience in functional medicine and oncology support, Jacqui brings a comprehensive perspective on holistic health, empowering listeners to understand their hormone health and advocate for themselves throughout cancer treatment and recovery. "It's not just important for the gym rats, the people that are in the gym bulking up muscles, but it's good for brain function, sexual health, overall well being, all of the above." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:·     Testosterone is an essential hormone for both men and women, affecting muscle strength, bone health, energy, mood, and libido·     Levels of testosterone peak in the 20s and begin to decline by about 1% a year after age 30, with poor lifestyle accelerating the drop·     Strength training and regular movement are key strategies to support healthy testosterone levels and overall hormonal balance·     A diet rich in lean proteins, healthy fats, colorful vegetables, whole grains, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin D helps maintain hormone health·     Consistent sleep (7–9 hours per night) is critical for hormone production, including testosterone·     Managing chronic stress with mindfulness, breathing, laughter, and other relaxation strategies supports healthy testosterone levels·     Limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking are important in preserving hormone balance·     People undergoing cancer treatment, especially hormone-sensitive cancers, should discuss any hormone or supplement interventions with their healthcare providers 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

These New Betting Laws are already getting pushback after Massachusetts introduced a rule requiring sportsbooks to notify bettors when their accounts are limited and provide a reason. On paper, it's framed as transparency for consumers, but early reactions from bettors suggest it doesn't actually explain much—just a polished way of saying winning action isn't welcome. The debate has quickly turned into whether this is real protection for bettors or just another layer of messaging that changes nothing about how limits are applied. Also on today's show, the ongoing Haralabob vs Matt Kalish feud continues to escalate, with Haralabos Voulgaris challenging the consistency and fairness of industry narratives around prediction markets and sportsbook growth strategies. The discussion has spilled into broader questions about hypocrisy, market evolution, and how legacy betting companies justified their early expansion tactics. On top of that, hedge funds and trading firms like SIG are reportedly struggling to retain or recruit top-tier traders, as prediction markets and independent trading opportunities give sharp talent more freedom than ever before. On today's LIVE Circle Back, host Jacob Gramegna is joined by Porter of BA Analytics, pro sports bettor Chinamaniac, and sharp bettor Isaac Rose-Berman. The show goes live Thursdays at 4 PM ET on Circles Off, part of The Hammer Betting Network.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Does Congress limiting Trump's Iran war powers benefit the US or Iran? Michael Smerconish examines the House vote to limit President Trump's authority to continue military hostilities against Iran without explicit congressional approval. With four Republicans joining Democrats, the debate revives longstanding questions about the War Powers Act, presidential authority, and Congress's constitutional role in matters of war. Smerconish argues that while concerns about the administration's rationale for entering the conflict remain valid, the timing of the vote may send an unintended signal to Tehran. As the fragile ceasefire holds, costs mount, and political pressure grows at home, is Congress protecting constitutional balance—or giving Iran exactly what it wants: more time? Listen...ponder...vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rebbe writes that the soul is eternal and warns against excessive mourning beyond what is prescribed in Shulchan Aruch. He encourages increased Torah study and daily recitation of Tehillim as true comfort for the soul and a channel for blessings to the family. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6307

Your energy, your health, your clients: stop letting limiting beliefs write the story—here's how to take it back. In this episode, David and Londa return from a business trip and dive into long-range planning in real estate and life. They challenge the idea that buyers only care about interest rates, reframing the conversation around affordability and how a home actually fits someone's life. Landa shares a powerful story about overcoming her own limiting beliefs around high-end buyers, opens up about finally finding relief from chronic pain with peptide therapy, and the two explore how AI can help agents create more intentional, personalized content. They wrap with encouragement to keep taking the next step in every area of life. Three Key Takeaways: 1. People don't buy rates, they buy lives. Buyers care more about whether a home is affordable and truly works for their lifestyle than about the headline interest rate. 2. Limiting beliefs are your real ceiling. A single conversation can shatter deeply held assumptions—like who can afford high-dollar homes—and open up an entirely new level of business. 3. Tools (AI, medicine, books) only work if you keep going. From peptide injections easing chronic pain to AI-supported marketing and new reading habits, consistent action over time is what actually changes your health, business, and mindset. #RealEstateMindset #OvercomingLimits #InterestRatesReality #AIForAgents #KeepGoingOneStepAtATime

FIFA has announced a number of rule tweaks ahead of the start of its biggest global tournament. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

What if the very thing we are chasing is quietly keeping us stuck?In this episode of Insights, I explore a simple but powerful thought reversal. Comfort is not the goal. Comfort is the reward.Most of us want more certainty, more safety and more comfort. There is nothing wrong with that. We need a base layer of certainty to function well as human beings. But when comfort becomes the goal of our life, we often begin to organise our decisions around avoiding discomfort rather than moving toward potential.I begin this episode with a quote from George Lucas, who said that we all live in a cage with the door wide open. That idea struck me deeply because I think all of us have some part of our life where the door is open, but we still behave as if we are trapped.I also share the story of the northern pike fish, which was conditioned to believe an invisible wall was still there, even after it had been removed. It became a powerful metaphor for the beliefs we carry. A belief is often nothing more than a convenient assumption, and sometimes we keep obeying assumptions that no longer reflect reality.This episode is about building our future on our potential, not our past. It is about understanding that all meaning in life comes from contrast. We know comfort more deeply when we have moved through discomfort. We experience appreciation more fully when we have done something difficult. We build self trust when we follow through on the things that matter, even when they are uncomfortable.I also share a personal story from my recent half marathon, where the race did not go to plan, and how the thought of simple rewards at the finish helped me move through the discomfort.This is one of the many ways we can transform our relationship with uncertainty, which is at the heart of emotional fitness.Join me in the upcoming Free event https://www.joepane.com.au

Send us Fan MailOn-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreWhat is passive-aggressive behaviour? Do you fight like this? Passive-aggressive behaviour is when you express negative feelings indirectly instead of openly talking about them. It is a defence used to protect self. It might stem from early experiences and has become a way to protect self. It might also include feelings of rejection, fear, mistrust, insecurity and/or low self-esteem. It is often vindictive and a way of doing "fight' with someone.It is a way of expressing negative feelings, rather than talking openly about the issue which as caused upset. It is a way to communicate anger and other forms of distress, without openly acknowledging the emotions. It might take the form of action or inaction. An example might be, the person who attends an event (unwillingly), then is rude or hostile. Alternatively, it might be that they avoid the event and give a partner the “silent treatment.” That is overt aggression, adopted as a communication style, as revenge for an upset caused to them.Someone who uses passive aggression may feel angry, resentful, or frustrated, but they act neutral, pleasant, or even cheerful. They then find indirect ways to show how they really feel. They might say one thing, but do something quite contrary. They may do the thing they do not want to do and brood and complain whilst doing it.They might do something that seems kind (on the surface), but is opposite to the other person's expectation and preference. For example, someone who knows you are trying to lose weight, purposely buys a large sugary birthday cake for you.Passive aggression is a common coping mechanism that many people use from time to time, especially when they want to avoid direct conflict. People who engage in passive aggression may feel just as aggressive or hostile as those who adopt more overt forms of aggression.Anger, frustration, and displeasure are normal emotions. People who rely on passive aggression rather than direct communication to show these emotions often grew up in a family where that behaviour was common. It might not have felt safe for them to directly express their feelings as a child.Passive aggressive behaviour takes many forms but can generally be described as a non-verbal aggression that manifests in negative behavior - like these other examples:Limit/curtail communication: when clearly there is a problematic issue presentAvoiding/Ignoring/evading: because anger won't allow you to address the issue calmly Procrastinating: intentionally putting off something and knowing it will adversely affect the other person(s)Obstructing/deliberately stalling/preventing somethingAvoiding situations: where competition might show you in an unfavourable lightAmbiguity/cryptic/unclear: not fully engagingSulking/silent treatment/sullen/dogmatic: in order to get attention or sympathy.Purposely late: knowing that will offendThwarting/frustrating someone expectation: to be 'bloodyminded'Purposely forgetting key matters: to show a blatant disregard and disrespect Limiting/withholding/avoiding Intimacy: known to be liked by the other personMaking Excuses/coming up with reasons: for not doing thingsVictim role: so as to avoid taking responsibility for own roleGet some help from The Kairos Centre. See what you cannot see. Begin to change that which you begin to better understand.Bringing colour back to life - without Shame.Key words: sex addiction, addicted, partner, porn addiction, recovery, sex drive, therapy, sex therapy, podcast, relationships, relationship counseling, relationship advice, addiction, couples, couples therapy, sex therapy, emdr, love addiction, behavior,Support the show

Less than a year ago, Jess was commuting to her healthcare job in Australia, feeling exhausted, overworked, and secretly wondering if there had to be more to life than the traditional path.Now?She's in Bali ( recording with me in a live studio) building her own location-independent business, signing clients online, working from her laptop, and literally on the cusp of fully replacing her income.The craziest part is that Jess didn't start out knowing anything about marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, or online business. But she did take the leap and invested in herself to jumpstart her digital nomad life she was dreaming about. She decided to stop letting her limiting beliefs run the show… everything started changing FAST.Today we are talking about: what it actually feels like to become a digital nomad  the identity shift that happens when you quit your job and start working for yourself  why “good jobs” can still feel deeply misaligned  overcoming fear of failure AND fear of success  building a business that supports your energy instead of draining it  how to create a life where you can get paid to travel  why healthcare workers are often secretly amazing entrepreneurs  employee mindset vs entrepreneur mindset  creating freedom without needing to completely burn your life down Jess also explains:  How she was feeling emotionally drained from back-to-back client work  why she never felt like she fully fit into the traditional system  the moment she realized remote work could actually be HER reality  what it's like to finally experience true flexibility and freedom  how entrepreneurship completely changed the way she thinks Things We Talk About In This Episode: Becoming a digital nomad in healthcare  Starting a remote business from scratch  Quitting a traditional career  Building a location-independent life  How to get paid to travel  Entrepreneurship and ADHD  Burnout from 9-5 work  Creating freedom through online business  Limiting beliefs around success  Why remote work changes your entire life Connect with Jess: Follow Jess and her journey here:@jess_mercieca

Caleb and Brittany discuss the logistical challenges of managing a high-volume landscaping business during a busy spring season. They emphasize the importance of operational efficiency, highlighting how purpose-built facilities and software like Company Cam help prevent costly communication errors on job sites. Much of the conversation focuses on the growth mindset required to transition from a small-scale operation to a professional firm, including the need to optimize workspace layouts and streamline daily routines like fueling. Caleb reflects on the "cost of growth" as a process of abandoning old, inefficient mentalities to embrace specialized systems and better resource management. Key Takeaways: Maximize the efficiency of whatever space you currently have, whether it is a small garage, an old barn, or a large facility. Shift time-consuming tasks like fueling and loading equipment to the end of the workday to ensure a faster start the following morning. Use visual documentation and clear notes on every project to prevent costly miscommunications and delays. Identify and eliminate small, repetitive time-wasters that compound into significant operational costs over the long term. Challenge the mental barriers and old habits that limit your ability to scale and improve your professional life. Connect with Auman Landscape

Hurricanes radio host Adam Gold on the Canes working out the rust in Game 1, the impact of Nikolaj Ehlers, Freddy Andersen, top lines not scoring for the Habs or Hurricanes, and limiting mistakes.

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss some new perspectives and advice when considering when parents should give their kids smartphones and how they should monitor their use. Read the articles from ABC News here, from Axios here, and from the Washington Post here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

What does it actually look like to leave a stable job and start a business — not in theory, but in real life, with two young kids, postpartum fog, and zero entrepreneurial experience?In this episode, Emily sits down with Holly Shuss, a former Inner Magic client, for an honest update on her journey from corporate admin employee to solo bookkeeping business owner. This conversation is equal parts testimonial and practical roadmap for anyone sitting on a business idea they haven't acted on yet.Timestamps:0:00 — Welcome to Cultivate Your Joyful Life0:52 — So many of us have a dream we're letting fear hold hostage1:06 — Introducing today's guest: Holly Shuss, former Inner Magic client turned bookkeeping business owner1:26 — Holly's background: admin work, bookkeeping on the side, and searching for what's next3:01 — "I never thought I would be an entrepreneur" — how the idea snuck up on her3:01 — Postpartum, two kids in daycare, and the corporate schedule that just didn't fit anymore3:34 — How life kind of forced (or invited?) her into entrepreneurship — and why the pieces just started falling into place4:22 — Life design: figuring out what kind of life you want first, then finding the path that supports it4:43 — Freedom as a core value — and what it means to actually build toward it13:43 — How Holly found her bookkeeping coaches and the collective that made starting feel less alone13:43 — You don't need the five-year plan. You just need to follow your curiosity and take the next step16:36 — What it felt like in her last job: guilt, advocating for herself constantly, and a company that kept saying no17:28 — Every "no" gave her clarity. So if that's happening to you right now — pay attention13:43 — IFS (Internal Family Systems) — the "cheat code to life" she discovered in Inner Magic and has kept working with ever since15:23 — The part of her that said "you're not cut out for this" — what it was really protecting her from15:36 — Fear of failure, wanting to be accepted, and the work of calming that inner voice down16:30 — The first year: a client who couldn't pay, learning to price herself, and the W-2 to CEO mindset shift17:23 — The unglamorous reality of being a solopreneur (and why the trade-off is still worth it)22:43 — Limiting beliefs she had to work through: "Who am I to charge for this?" and "I don't know if I have the skills"1:05:39 — The Inner Magic goal-setting tool that helped her break the big dream into actual next steps1:07:41 — What self-trust means to Holly (this answer is so good)1:12:24 — Holly's final words about Inner Magic and how she credits it for where she is today1:25:06 — Where to find Holly + the bookkeeping services she offers1:30:05 — Wrapping up + how to connect and follow alongAbout Holly Shuss:Holly provides bookkeeping and accounting services to help small business owners get their finances organized and off their plate. She manages income and expense tracking, bill payments and invoicing, and keeps financials accurate and tax-ready — while providing clear, easy-to-understand reports so clients can make confident financial decisions and focus on growing their business.

Ken and Lima analyze the Cavaliers' playoff struggles, questioning if Donovan Mitchell's injuries are limiting the team's postseason potential. The discussion explores potential off-season trades for Darius Garland and the impact of James Harden's performance against the Knicks.

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

Most AI conversations focus on models. The better conversation focuses on systems. In this episode, we continue our interview with Matt Levenhagen, exploring a practical challenge many developers are facing: integrating AI into business operations without creating costly chaos. The answer is not buying more AI tools. The answer is building an intentional AI Workflow Architecture. About Matt Levenhagen Matt is the founder and CEO of Unified Web Design, a web development agency focused on custom solutions, WordPress development, e-commerce, memberships, and business systems. His background as both a builder and agency owner gave him a unique perspective on where AI creates real leverage instead of superficial automation. Follow Matt on LinkedIn. AI Workflow Architecture Starts with Context Control One of the most important operational realities Matt discussed was token usage. Businesses rushing into AI often underestimate cost scaling. Every interaction with large models consumes resources, and poorly managed context windows dramatically increase operational expenses. Instead of treating AI like unlimited compute, Matt focused on controlling context intentionally. That included: Monitoring token usage Limiting unnecessary memory loading Structuring retrieval systems Using different models for different tasks Preventing oversized prompts This is a systems-thinking problem, not merely a coding problem. Developers who ignore architecture end up with bloated workflows that become financially unsustainable. The fastest way to make AI unprofitable is to send unnecessary context into every request. Why Retrieval Matters More Than Raw Memory A major breakthrough Matt discussed was implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This matters because AI systems do not need all the information all the time. They need the right information at the right moment. That distinction completely changes system design. Without retrieval architecture: Costs increase Performance slows Outputs become less accurate Hallucinations increase Operational complexity grows RAG allows systems to retrieve semantically relevant information instead of dumping entire databases into prompts. This transforms AI from brute-force processing into intelligent retrieval. The future of AI operations will likely depend less on giant models and more on efficient information orchestration. AI Workflow Architecture Requires Layer Separation Another valuable concept from the conversation involved separating operational layers. Matt described balancing: Local storage Business memory External AI APIs Workflow automation SaaS integrations This layered architecture creates flexibility. Instead of locking the business into one AI provider, workflows remain adaptable. Different models can handle different workloads depending on cost, complexity, and accuracy requirements. This becomes increasingly important as pricing models fluctuate. Businesses relying entirely on one provider risk operational instability if pricing changes dramatically. Layer separation reduces that risk. The businesses that survive AI cost volatility will be the ones architected for flexibility instead of dependency. Why Embedded AI Features Often Disappoint Matt also discussed the growing wave of SaaS AI integrations. Every platform now markets AI capabilities: Project management tools Communication platforms CRM systems Design software Documentation systems Yet many users feel underwhelmed. The reason is architectural isolation. These tools only understand limited slices of operational context. They automate micro-tasks but rarely improve larger workflows. That creates a false impression that AI itself lacks value when the real issue is fragmented systems. AI becomes more useful as the organizational context becomes more connected. This is why developers building custom operational layers still maintain an enormous strategic advantage. AI Workflow Architecture Is an Operational Discipline The strongest insight from these episodes may be that AI implementation is becoming operational engineering. Success now depends on: Information structure Retrieval design Workflow sequencing Context prioritization Cost management Human oversight This moves AI away from novelty experimentation and toward infrastructure planning. Businesses that treat AI casually will likely accumulate technical debt quickly. Businesses that approach AI architecturally will build scalable operational leverage. AI is no longer just a development tool. It is becoming an operational systems discipline. Developers Must Learn Economic Thinking One overlooked topic in AI discussions is economics. Matt repeatedly referenced balancing capability with cost. This becomes critical because AI pricing models are still evolving rapidly. Businesses that ignore usage economics may accidentally build systems that become financially impossible to scale. Developers now need to think beyond: Can this be built? They also need to ask: Can this be sustained? Can this scale economically? Can context costs remain controlled? Can cheaper models handle simpler tasks? This represents a major evolution in modern software architecture. Review your current AI workflows and identify where unnecessary context or oversized prompts may be increasing costs. Conclusion AI Workflow Architecture is rapidly becoming one of the most important technical disciplines for modern developers. Matt Levenhagen's approach demonstrates that successful AI implementation is less about chasing the newest model and more about designing sustainable operational systems. The companies that gain long-term advantage from AI will not necessarily be the companies using the largest models. They will be the companies with the best architecture. 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If you feel like the mental chatter in your mind is full of limiting beliefs and they are stopping you from designing a life you love, then you'll want to tune into this episode. You'll learn tactical tips to become aware of them, where they originated, and how to reframe them so you regain agency. Limiting beliefs stop us from pursuing things that matter so it's essential to manage them.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join The Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Follow on APPLE PODCASTS Follow on SPOTIFY PODCASTS Book: Design a Life You Love Harness Your Attention Span Interview Main Character Energy Episode with Michele *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Central Park: Adventures Through the Seasons Join host Christopher Robbins as he explores the magic of Central Park with librarian and author Christina Ergenay in this delightful episode about urban green spaces and seasonal adventures. Through discussion of Ergenay's beautifully illustrated children's book "Central Park: Adventures Through the Seasons," listeners will discover why urban parks are essential sanctuaries in bustling cities, how they combat anxiety and stress, and what families can gain from exploring nature together. This episode celebrates the importance of shared reading experiences, outdoor exploration, and the transformative power of green spaces in creating happier, healthier families. Key Takeaways Urban parks like Central Park serve as crucial reset spaces that lower blood pressure, boost mood, and provide relief from the stress and overstimulation of city life. Reading aloud together as a family - especially rhyming picture books - strengthens language development and creates meaningful bonding time while exploring nature through imagination. Cities that invest in maintaining green spaces contribute directly to the health and well-being of residents and visitors by providing accessible nature experiences regardless of age. Limiting screen time and encouraging park exploration can help address anxiety and stress challenges, particularly in young people struggling with the pressures of modern life. Central Park offers diverse experiences for all ages and interests, from frisbee in Sheep Meadow to birdwatching in the Ramble, making it a destination for every family member.  Quotable Moments "Urban parks really have that effect. And I think it's nice, especially to draw attention to Central Park, which is really such a favorite of mine." "Connecting with nature can really boost our mood and just by going for a walk, just by kind of quieting the sounds." "I really hope that families want to explore this park. It's just this amazing park." "I love the way he creates motion from illustrations. So whether it's a soft snow flurry or the flapping of butterfly wings, he really does such a beautiful job of capturing that kind of dynamic motion."

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts live from New York City with extensive coverage of major Republican primary races across the country, highlighted by President Trump’s surprise endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary and the escalating battle against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Guests included Daily Wire reporter Jennie Taer discussing her investigation into alleged Chinese birth tourism operations in Texas, Rep. John James and former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill on law enforcement, veterans, and Memorial Day, Dr. Matthew Mehan on patriotism and education, and border czar Tom Homan on sanctuary cities, deportation efforts, and border enforcement. https://www.balanceofnature.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Limiting beliefs can hold you back due to fear of failure. Is this the biggest hurdle for your rowing progress? Timestamps 00:45 Fear of failure I would love to go and race at (this regatta) but I don't want to come last. What is it that they are frightened of? Would you like to do the world masters regatta? 02:30 Redefine failure What holds us back? Feeling well prepared for your event is important but masters' fears show up differently than kids'. Children are less good at thinking through the consequences of their actions. Anxiety holds you back from trying new things. A mind shift to assess what failure means to you. A failed piece is one where you have learned nothing about your own effort or your own pacing. Did you stay within your capabilities? Did you try anything different, notice anything different? 04:40 Separate training from racing Try to think differently about "failure" in training - we should feel safer here and able to try new things. Some feel more anxious when rowing with more experienced athletes - how could you give confidence to someone less experienced than you? Buy the worst house in the best street - a definition of success tends to look up (better) than you. 06:00 Take risks in training While out practicing, could you try a high risk drill during your training? Take the training wheels off and take a risk - limited but "do-able". What about a 5 stroke rule - commit to doing five strokes of your new thing / drill in a way that is confident and reflects your new norm. Do it at the same point on your waterway every single time you go out. Even if those strokes aren't perfect you will still learn from them. The point is the repetition and becoming more familiar and this builds confidence. 07:30 3 simple strategies When you come off the water after rowing you do a debrief - what did I do well, what could I deliberately risk next time? Use understanding risks as a mindset change to help you conquer your fear of failure. It only needs to enable you to feel just a little bit more capable of trying something different. A limiting belief is something you tell yourself but which you won't get past unless you try. "I cannot do square blades" won't enable you to learn square blade rowing. Challenge your limiting belief or it will stay with you. Taking risks may help you get more satisfaction from your rowing by learning something new. In the debrief, share one good failure you had and what you learned from it. Fear of failure steals boat speed more than lack of fitness. Pick one "low stakes" thing which you can try this week - intentionally take a risk. How did you go, what happened as a result and did you learn something from it?

Send us Fan MailWhat if your math questioning strategies are actually limiting student thinking? In this episode, we unpack why many “open-ended” math questions are really closed in disguise—and how a few simple shifts in your math questioning strategies can unlock deeper thinking and stronger math discussions.After this episode you'll know...  How common math questioning strategies can unintentionally stop student thinking The difference between true open-ended questions and closed questions in disguise How to use “notice and wonder” as a powerful math questioning strategy How rehearsal and turn-and-talk support stronger participation and thinking What to listen for to better understand what your students know

Facing surgery after a cancer diagnosis brings unique challenges, and Saranne understands firsthand the anxiety and sense of isolation it can create, especially after her own six-week wait for her first surgery in New York City following years of misdiagnosis. In this episode, she welcomes recurring expert Jacqui Bryan to share a transformative “prehab” plan; a proactive, holistic approach designed to empower individuals to take charge of their health in the critical weeks before surgery. Together, they discuss practical, evidence-based steps that can impact healing time, reduce complications, and help cancer patients (including those with Stage IV diagnoses) prepare body and mind for a smoother surgical and recovery journey. Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, functional medicine expert, whole health educator, certified health coach, and registered nurse. With a deep commitment to merging clinical expertise and compassionate care, Jacqui guides patients through all phases of the cancer continuum and has personally navigated multiple surgeries, chemo, and radiation. Her approach combines solid scientific knowledge with practical strategies tailored to the needs of those facing cancer-related surgeries. "I like to think of surgery almost as like running a marathon. You wouldn't show up to the starting line of the race without training." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:·     Preparing for surgery proactively, through “prehab,” can accelerate recovery and reduce complications·     A strong focus on nutrition, especially increased protein intake, supports tissue healing and immune resilience·     Maintaining proper hydration (2–3 liters daily) is crucial for optimal wound healing and recovery·     Limiting sugar and alcohol intake before surgery protects tissue health and helps manage inflammation·     Regular, appropriate movement, even if gentle, builds physical resilience and lowers the risk of post-surgical complications·     Sleep quality and stress reduction play vital roles in healing and lowering cortisol before surgery·     Keeping a health log and tracking progress helps stay mindful of nutrition, activity, and emotional well-being·     Advocating for yourself, seeking support groups, and communicating openly with your medical team ensures informed, collaborative care Guest Contact Information: Jacqui Bryan 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_SuggestionsTo sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne    

This one is for all of my cycle breaker trauma survivors - big or little t, we've got you covered here. Dr. Shahrzad Jalali joins me in a conversation about silent trauma, emotional autonomy, and breaking cycles. We talk about how trauma is stored in the body and the ways it can show up in relationship with others. Dr. Jalali is going to help us better understand childhood trauma, generational cycles of trauma, repressed memories, and the roles we fall into in families. She will also share ways to regulate your nervous system, grow emotional intelligence, and develop emotional autonomy. 

This is a must-listen for everyone who needs to get out of their own head and make forward progress. Coach Liz Waterstraat shares wisdom and take-away lessons gleaned from Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results by Nir Eyal with Julie Li. In the conversation with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz explains that beliefs aren't facts; the effect anticipation has on physical capabilities; and the importance of stacking small wins. And she drops a scientifically backed shocker about the deleterious effects of hitting snooze!Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Join AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/

Vancouver-based trial lawyer Robyn Wishart also studied neurology – a discipline that she leverages in the courtroom to get more from witnesses. “I think neuroscience and being able to control our emotions and our brain can lead us on a way, on a path that can move our clients into forgetting that they're in a courtroom and being able to deliver the story,” she explains to host Dan Ambrose. Tune in to learn why she uses a questioning technique called “clean language” to get at what a witness really means behind what they're saying. She will teach that technique at TLU Beach.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Robyn Wishart | LinkedIn☑️ Wishart Brain & Spine Law | X | Facebook | Instagram☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube2026 Programming☑️ TLU Beach, June 3-6, Huntington Beach, CAEpisode SnapshotRobyn grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she escaped the cold through volleyball — playing five years at the University of British Columbia before turning pro.Before law school, Robyn spent four years studying neuroscience at the University of Winnipeg and UBC, where she learned how visualization and attention control translate directly to courtroom performance.Robyn is the only Canadian trial lawyer ever to have taught at the American Association for Justice.Robyn was chosen by 250 professional athletes to be their voice in the Canadian Football League's CTE concussion litigation. The first test case centered on former wide receiver Arland Bruce. In arbitration, her team had no discovery and couldn't do a deposition. “I got on-my-feet admissions I would never have gotten had I not put the work in,” she says.Robyn explains that "clean language" is a questioning technique that removes a lawyer's assumptions and redirects focus entirely to what a witness truly wants to say, using the witness's own metaphors to draw out deeper, more powerful testimony.Robyn argues that if lawyers leave deposition techniques at the door of the courtroom, they are leaving critical information on the table — the very information a jury needs to understand negligence and damages.Produced and Powered by LawPods

You were taught that your brain is where intelligence lives. What if that is the trap?In this episode of So You're Living in a Simulation, Jo argues that the brain is not the full source of consciousness, but a limiting interface: a biological filter that compresses a much larger intelligence into something the body can process.This is an episode about outer body intelligence: the part of you that knows before your rational mind can explain why. The warning signal. The gut feeling. The dream. The daemon. The chi. The higher self. The field awareness. The version of you that is not trapped inside the skull.Religious frameworks often turned the daemon into the demon. Materialist frameworks often turned intuition into irrationality. Both cut you off from guidance.But what if the intelligence you were taught to fear, dismiss, or explain away is actually part of you? Jo explores the brain as a receiver, filter, and limiter; the body as an intelligent system; intuition as an early warning mechanism; out of body experiences as access to outer body intelligence; attention as a reality shaping force; and red flags as system alerts you were trained to ignore. This episode is for anyone interested in simulation theory, consciousness, intuition, psi, body intelligence, daemon theory, chi, the higher self, multidimensional awareness, nervous system intelligence, spiritual intelligence, nonlinear time, and the hidden architecture of reality. You are not just a brain having thoughts.You are awareness moving through a body, with access to more intelligence than you were taught to believe. Watch more / read more: https://www.joliartist.com/portal#simulationtheory #consciousness #intuition

Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes Song of Solomon 6:13b “The Shulamite Bride: Why would you seek a mere Shulamite like me? Why would you want to see my dance of love? The Bridegroom-King: Because you dance so gracefully, as though you danced with angels!” I am in love with the passion translation of this book. Let me explain quickly for those of you who, like me, don't know much about the Song of Songs. The Song of Songs is a love story between a Shulamite Bride, the Bridegroom King, and the brides-to-be, representing our interactions with the world. The Passion Translation tells you who is talking in each verse, so you don't have to guess. It is easy to understand, and it can be read like a play. It is so beautiful. If you want to read this translation for free, you can go to bible.com and search for it. Once you read it, you will be just as in love with it as I am. Remember, this is meant to be our story, too. This is how much our Lord is pursuing us, too! Limiting the verses to one or two is difficult, as this book has so many good things. I love the whole thing. However, the point of this podcast is to go deeper into the verses, so I will do my best to select a few to discuss. Today is just one verse, but a conversation between the Shulamite Bride and her Bridegroom King. The Shulamite woman is asking a question we all ask at some point. Why me? Have you ever asked yourself this question when talking to the Lord? Why would you pick me? What would you gain by working through me? What would lead you to choose me? I know I have. This was the exact question I asked the Lord when I was trying to figure out why I had been baptized in the Holy Spirit and yet could not speak/pray in tongues. I heard/felt the Lord very clearly say, “Why not you?” He is saying that to you, too. The Lord is so amazing. When we look at ourselves, all we see are our flaws. All we see are our mistakes. That is not what the Lord sees. When He looks at us, He sees the person He created us to be. When He looks at us, He sees His child. If you have children or nieces and nephews, consider how you look at them. Do you see their mistakes and flaws, or do you see the good in them? So many kids- my nieces and nephews, my boys, and their friends- don't like how they look or don't like anything about themselves. They don't feel comfortable in their own skin. I wish, more than anything, that they could see themselves through my eyes. I wish they could see how amazing they are. I could tell them, and I do, but they don't hear me. They don't believe me. I imagine this is how God feels. I imagine how we talk about ourselves and see ourselves breaks His heart. I imagine He wishes we could see ourselves through His eyes, too. Did you know this is something you can pray for? I have prayed for this for a long time, and while I am sure I don't see myself exactly like God sees me, I do see myself better than I used to. I know I am a beloved child of God. I know God loves me, and although I may still question why He would want to use me or whether He is using me, I don't question whether He loves or likes me. I know He does. I used to think the disciple John was a bit prideful or conceited, referring to himself as “the beloved disciple, or the one whom Jesus loved. Now I know that He wasn't. He could see himself a bit more through Jesus' eyes. He believed what Jesus said about him. Jesus didn't just say it about him, though. He said it about all of us. John was just able to believe it a bit more than we are. In the verse above, the Shulamite Bride asks, “Why would you seek a mere Shulamite like me? Why would you want to see my dance of love?” and the Bridegroom-King says, “Because you dance so gracefully, as though you danced with angels!” Do you see how differently the Lord sees us? Do you see the kind of gentle, loving answer we get when we ask Him to show us how He sees us or why He would pick us?  He doesn't stop there, either. He goes on for almost another chapter, saying how wonderful she is. God loves you! He really does. If you doubt this or think God couldn't possibly love you after all you have done or all that has been done to you, I assure you, He can, and He does. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to be loved or pursued by the Lord, read this book in the Bible, and you will begin to understand what it feels like. When you read this book, resist the urge to discount yourself. When you read this book, fight the feelings you will have to say that God is not talking to you. This is easy for us to do. We can easily believe that God loves others but not us. We can believe that God forgives others but not us. God loves you! God forgives you! Read this book and picture Jesus saying these things to you. Try to take them in and sit with them. Maybe you just read one chapter at a time and sit with it. Maybe you just read one paragraph and sit with it. Imagine the Lord saying these things to you. Imagine feeling these things about the Lord. If we want an intimate relationship with the Lord, reading this book might be a good start. Understanding the depths of His love for me becomes a bit more achievable when I read this translation of this book in the Bible. I hope it helps you as well. Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, help us see your incredible love for us. Help us to believe you could be saying these things to us. Help us put ourselves in the Shulamite woman's place. Help us truly take in how much you love us, pursue us, and long for us. We love you, Lord. We want to feel this way about you. We want to long for you. We want to pursue you. We want to turn over our lives to you. We need your help, Lord. We can do all things through you and nothing without you. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name. Amen! Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day! Today's Word from the Lord was received in October 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “You are my little cubs, and I love you so much. You will never know the depth of my love for you, but it is real. It is abiding, and it will never cease. And where I go, you will go, too. 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Hi Mamas,  We've decluttered your home…  Your closets…  Your digital life…  Your paperwork…  But today… we're decluttering the most important place of all — your mind.  Because mental clutter is one of the biggest reasons working moms feel overwhelmed. The constant mental to-do list, responsibilities, worries, and decisions create stress, anxiety, and the feeling of always being behind.  In this episode, we're walking through simple, realistic ways to declutter your mind, reduce mental load, and create more calm and clarity in your day.  When you declutter your mind:  You think more clearly   You reduce overwhelm   You stop feeling behind   You improve focus and productivity   You create more presence with your family   This episode is the final piece of the Declutter Your Life Series and helps you bring everything together.    In This Episode  How to do a brain dump to clear mental clutter   Organizing your thoughts and tasks   Weekly planning to reduce overwhelm   Journaling to release mental stress   Setting boundaries to reduce mental noise   Limiting distractions (especially phone use)   Delegating tasks to lighten your mental load   Creating routines to reduce decision fatigue   The 2-minute rule to stop task buildup   Keeping a notebook for mental downloads   Practicing mindfulness and mental resets   Taking breaks to reduce overwhelm   Asking for support when you need it   Using gratitude to shift mindset   Taking a mental health day to reset  Other Episodes Mentioned:  EP 4. Start Your Days With Calm Instead of Chaos: 10 Tips For A Better Morning Routine  End Your Days With Calm Instead Of Chaos: 10 Tips For A Better Nighttime Routin 

Michaeleen Doucleff joins Luis for an effervescent meeting of minds in this joyful podcast. A reporter and an author with a Ph.D. in biochemistry, Michaeleen's knowledge base is vast and fascinating. In 2021 she published Hunt Gather Parent, and in March 2026 she published Dopamine Kids. Luis credits her work as changing his family's life because of fundamental parenting shifts she shares that they implemented. Michaeleen learned from indigenous families to include kids into the family ecosystem happenings instead of building a family schedule ladened with play dates and extracurriculars. At the center of the dopamine discussion are screens and processed foods that crank up our dopamine, but not our pleasure. Kids and adults actually get addicted to the WANTING. Limiting our kids, and our own, time with dopamine magnets does not deprive us of pleasure, instead it allows us to reclaim pleasure.Can we feel the difference between wanting and pleasure in our own bodies? Can we teach that difference to the next generation? You can sign up for Michaeleen's newsletter at MichaeleenDoucleff.comYou can get instant access to all of the HLN webinars and video courses here: https://hln.thinkific.com/collections You can order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

The LCMS is facing a pastoral shortage—so why limit one of its fastest-growing pathways? Chris Holder shares what it's really like to go through the SMP program. To access the show notes, go to www.redletterpodcast.com.

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and Former FEC Commissioner) on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @CassieSmedile, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7hcbu_bjuOY In episode 339 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by skills coach and founder of Sigalet Hockey, Jonathan Sigalet. His current list of clients features some of hockey's most impactful players, including Zach Werenski, Cutter Gauthier, and Morgan Geekie, just to name a few. Prior to his coaching role, Sigalet was a fourth-round pick of the Boston Bruins and went on to play 16 professional seasons as a smooth-skating defenceman. For the coaches joining us at TCS Live, taking place August 6-8 in Edmonton, Alberta, he will be delivering an on-ice presentation. If you haven't already, secure your seat today and save 10% on your ticket with the code GLASSANDOUT. Listen as he shares why puck handling is a foundational skill for elite players, the problem with too many rules, and how to encourage your players to play with courage. Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Start your 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachessite.com/ Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl: hudl.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

What do you do when life looks successful on the outside but deep down you feel stuck, unfulfilled, and disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Anne Smith, a seasoned corporate trainer and HR expert who transformed her life after the end of a 29-year marriage. Instead of staying stuck, Anne chose to rebuild, turning her journey into her powerful memoir Gray Divorce: My Life, Rewritten. Gerald and Anne dive into what it really takes to create meaningful change, not just externally but internally. From developing self-awareness and breaking lifelong patterns to using journaling as a tool for clarity, Anne shares how she moved from simply surviving to intentionally designing a life aligned with her values. They explore the hidden cost of "hustle culture," why many high achievers feel stuck despite success, and how small daily practices like early morning routines, reflection, and creative thinking can unlock a completely new direction in life. Anne also shares practical tools like the "Five Whys" framework, identifying core values, and asking the right questions to uncover what is really holding you back. If you have ever felt like you are going through the motions or questioning what is next, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and start rewriting your story.   What We Discuss [00:00]  Introduction [02:03]  Meet Anne Smith [04:12]  The secret sauce: making space for your own feelings [05:57]  Why hustle culture fails us [06:38]  Making time to write: waking up at 4:30 AM [08:32]  The role of self-awareness in divorce and productivity [08:57]  Being the common denominator in two failed marriages [11:47]  Journaling for self-reflection [14:46]  Advice for feeling stuck in your 40s and 50s [16:24]  The Five Whys (Lean/Six Sigma) for personal growth [17:34]  Limiting beliefs and the shadow self (Peter Pan metaphor) [21:35]  95% of life is non-conscious  how to wake up [24:04]  How to discover your core values (the dinner party exercise) [26:08]  Protecting your peace as a core value [27:00]   The importance of being creative [29:19]  FedEx, banks, and thinking differently [32:19]  "This I Believe" exercise from Jeffrey Berlin [36:04]  Where to find Anne's book and website [37:18]  Podcast outro   Notable Quotes [04:12] "I think the core of it for me, I had to learn to listen to what I needed. And in order for me to do that, I had to make space for my feelings." – Anne Smith [06:53] "I was never going to magically find the time, they were not going to be extra hours manufactured and added to my day or my evening that I needed to make the time."  – Anne Smith [09:00] "I was the common denominator in both relationships. It's easy to point fingers, but you miss out on learning about yourself."  – Anne Smith [15:16] " Whatever environment you operate best in to listen to yourself. Make space to listen to yourself and don't numb yourself. Don't stay so busy." – Anne Smith [16:35] "The Five Whys is a fabulous tool for professional and personal life. It's like peeling the onion to get to the root cause."  – Anne Smith [20:24] "The shadow self that you created as a child that helped you grow up is no longer serving you, and you've got to unscrew your shadow."  – Anne Smith [26:08] "Protecting my peace became a core value. I realized I had sacrificed it for 10 or 12 years."  – Anne Smith [27:38] "Creativity takes many forms…connecting different dots is creativity in itself."  Anne Smith [33:13] "We tend to focus on all the things that keep us up at 3:00 in the morning that we can't affect or change." – Anne Smith [32:41] "Oftentimes our fears when we put them down, when we acknowledge them, they're really not that big."  – Anne Smith   Resource and Links Annee L. Smith Website: https://Anneelsmith.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Anneesmithauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnneeLSmithAuthor Book: Gray Divorce: My Life, Rewritten   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's the claim in an article that's been making the rounds—and it's being defended in ways that raise even more questions.In this episode, we break down the idea that trust matters more than consent, the push toward “uninformed consent,” and the suggestion that deeper experiences come from knowing less. We also dig into what informed consent actually means, how power exchange really works, and why removing information doesn't create depth—it increases risk.If consent is being framed as a barrier, it's worth slowing down and looking at what's really being said.Visit https://linktr.ee/pinkkinkpodcast for links to our Patreon, Pink Kink Boutique, Pink Kink Institute, social media accounts and more!Affiliates - SireDonLeather.com (use code PINKKINK to save 10% on your order)Obedienceapp.com/pinkkink for a 20% discounthttps://love-blanket.com/?ref=PINKKINKPODCAST and use code PINKKINK10 for 10% off

Manifesting Deep Dive: Why Am I becoming Such a Powerful Manifestor?In this episode, we move beyond surface-level ideas of manifestation and get into what it actually takes to rewire your brain, shift your identity, and align your nervous system with the life you're creating. Episode 106 features Mark Haughton (Part 2), and we go deeper than Part 1 into manifestation, subconscious reprogramming, and what it really means to embody your higher self. We talk about spiritual attunement, emotional regulation, the power of a "askfirmations", & more.This conversation breaks down why most people aren't manifesting what they want and how to shift from forcing desired outcomes to becoming the version of you who can actually hold them.In this episode we discuss:• Manifesting and the truth behind it• Changing limiting beliefs at the subconscious level• Askfirmations vs affirmations• Rewiring your brain through Subliminals and subconscious mind training• Accessing and becoming your higher selfThis conversation is for:• Anyone interested in becoming a more intentional manifestor• Athletes, creators, and entrepreneurs ready to shift identity• People who feel stuck despite “doing the work”Mark's Links: • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkHaughton• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_ahaughton/• Skool: https://www.skool.com/mark-haughton-manifestation-3021/aboutLink to Part 1 with Mark: https://youtu.be/fgOaTL5jmoIHosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game & Founder of WestCoast BEACHFollow & Connect:• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast• Buy *The Inspired Athlete*

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

The Restrictive Ceasefire in Lebanon: A new ceasefire in Lebanon is highly restrictive, limiting Israeli self-defense to "imminent" or "ongoing" attacks. President Trump reportedly strong-armed Israel into this stand-down to facilitate maritime negotiations with Iran. Consequently, Hezbollah is expected to use this period to regenerate its forces and rebuild its infrastructure. David Daoud (13)1648

Nir Eyal has spent his career studying why people don't do what they know they should. After writing Hooked and Indistractable, he kept getting a strange kind of call: readers who'd read the book, knew the steps, and still didn't do them. That puzzle led him down a six-year research path into the one variable missing from every motivation model: belief. In this conversation, Nir shares the science behind his new NYT bestseller Beyond Belief, and the framework that explains why knowing what to do is never enough. We go deep on the Motivation Triangle (behavior + benefit + belief), the difference between limiting and liberating beliefs, and why positive thinking and visualization can actually make your goals harder to reach. Nir walks through the turnaround process live—we use my own imposter syndrome as the test case—and you'll hear him demonstrate, in real time, how quickly a belief that feels like a fact can dissolve when you examine it. If belief is the hidden ceiling on your performance as a creator, this episode is the blueprint for raising it. Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal Nir's website — nirandfar.com Full transcript *** TIMESTAMPS (05:36) The Motivation Triangle (07:22) Why information is a solved problem (10:26) Beliefs vs. facts vs. faith (15:48) Limiting beliefs vs. liberating beliefs (21:46) The #1 reason people don't achieve goals (22:59) Why the brain hates changing its mind (31:31) Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (34:27) The turnaround: collecting a portfolio of perspectives (42:24) Talking to Yourself In the Third Person (47:24) The Circle of False Promise (50:00) What athletes actually visualize (53:51) 'Imposter syndrome' is not a real diagnosis (56:10) Your labels become your limits *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #300: I Spent Three Days With A Dozen New York Times Bestselling Authors → #171: Nir Eyal – Writing books, persuasion vs. coercion, and how to be indistractable *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY Creator Science Newsletter Get CreatorHQ Join The Lab Get a Personalized Offer *** CONNECT Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube *** SPONSORS View all sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order my new book, The Price of Becoming... www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Nir Eyal is a Stanford lecturer, behavioral designer, and bestselling author who has spent his career at the intersection of psychology, technology, and human behavior. He's one of the most rigorous thinkers alive on why people do what they do, and what it actually takes to change. Notes Julie introduced Nir to the Turnaround technique. Nir and Julie met the first week of college in 1997 and have been married since 2001. A big part of the genesis of Beyond Belief came from Julie introducing Nir to this technique called The Turnaround, which comes out of the work from Byron Katie, that she used with her mother to repair the relationship she had with her mom. A limiting belief is a belief that saps motivation and increases suffering. It does that by creating short-term relief from discomfort. "I hate public speaking, I'm no good at public speaking, so I'm going to avoid public speaking." You reduce your motivation to go on stage, providing yourself temporary relief, but long-term suffering. The Turnaround helps you collect a portfolio of perspectives. The problem is that our minds hate changing beliefs. We use these beliefs to justify passivity. A turnaround helps you identify many different kinds of beliefs, and then you can choose the ones that serve you versus the ones that hurt you. Your conscious mind can only process 50 bits of information per second. Your brain is processing 11 million bits of information (the sound of a voice, light hitting your retinas, the ambient temperature of the room). Your conscious mind is not aware of all this. Your brain has to filter out and leaves you with 0.00045% of the information that's coming in. The brain sees reality through a tiny pinhole of attention. It's the difference between reading a simple sentence or War and Peace twice every second. In order to make sense of all this data coming in, the brain has to see reality through a tiny pinhole of attention, just a tiny fraction of reality you're actually consciously aware of. The brain makes predictions based on our beliefs. How does the brain make sense of all this information? It has to make predictions, and those predictions are based on our beliefs. We call this predictive processing. Everything you experience, everything you see, everything you feel, and everything you're inspired to do is determined by the three powers of belief. The three powers of belief: The power of attention changes what you see The power of anticipation changes how you feel The power of agency changes what you do Limiting beliefs hide themselves. A limiting belief, by definition, is hidden because we think that what we see is accurate. We all think that what we experience is a fact. "I saw it for myself. I'm stating my truth. This is the way things are." But that's not true at all. The way the brain processes information is woefully inadequate to put that burden of truth on it. The Turnaround uses four questions to challenge limiting beliefs.  Is it true? Is it 100% absolutely true? Who am I when I hold onto this belief? Who would I be without this belief? Nir's story: "My mother is too judgmental and hard to please." Nir sent his mom flowers for her 74th birthday. She said, "Thank you very much. But just so you know, the flowers were half dead. Don't order from that florist again." Nir instantly became his 13-year-old self and blurted out, "Well, that's the last time I order you flowers again." Venting is terrible. It does nothing but reinforce your beliefs about people because not only do we not see reality clearly, we certainly don't see other people clearly. We see our beliefs about people. We don't see reality as it is. We see reality as we are. The Turnaround opened up new possibilities for Nir. In 30 seconds, he determined: (1) that belief may not be true, (2) it doesn't really serve him, and (3) there might be a better way to be. He could actually be happier without that belief. The brain hates changing its mind. The turnaround asks you to look at the diametric opposite of your belief. We have a psychological immune system. Just like if you get a splinter in your finger, your body will mount an immune defense. The same happens in our minds. The more you feel "that's crazy, I don't wanna think that way, that can't be true," the more you need to explore it. Nir found four beliefs instead of one: My mother is too judgmental and hard to please My mother is NOT too judgmental and hard to please (maybe she was just conveying information) I am too judgmental and hard to please (I had rehearsed a script of effusive praise I wanted) I am too judgmental and hard to please towards myself (I felt incompetent that the flowers didn't work out) "Beliefs are tools, not truths." This is the most important thing Nir can convey. Which one of those four beliefs is true? All of them. None of them. Who cares? Beliefs are tools, not truths. Facts, faith, and beliefs are three different things.  A fact is an objective truth about reality. It is so whether you believe it or not. The world is more like a sphere than it is flat. That is an objective fact.  Faith is a conviction that does not require evidence.  A belief is a conviction that is open to revision based on new evidence. Most problems come from thinking faith is a fact. Too many people think that their faith is a fact, and the things they think are facts are nothing more than beliefs, which are changeable. That's where most of our problems come from: interpersonal problems, personal problems, geopolitical problems. The original belief left Nir powerless. "My mom is too judgmental and hard to please" only has one way out: she has to change so I could be happy. Good luck. The other three beliefs, Nir could do something about. They were in his control. That enabled him. It freed him. It was liberating. Misattribution of emotion: hurt people hurt people. When we feel bad inside, if you've ever been bullied or been a bully yourself, this is always what happens. When you feel crappy on the inside, the first person you can find, you're going to punch him in the face, either physically or verbally, because you feel crappy. That's what Nir did to his mom because he felt bad. So now she should feel bad. How to handle narcissists: acknowledge they're operating with the best tools they have. That person is a narcissist? Awesome, because you don't have to be around them. But narcissists are operating from the best tools they have. It doesn't mean you have to include them in your life, but how do you stop suffering because of them? Acknowledge they are, and reduce your suffering around them. Nir called his mom and apologized. He said, "I'm so sorry for my behavior. I realize that you were trying to help me. You were conveying information about the flowers, so I wouldn't order from that florist. Thank you for that." That call completely changed their relationship. We expect people to change, but we can't even change ourselves. We can't do the simplest habits like eating better, exercising more, and managing our time. Why are we expecting other people to change? "Love is measured by the benefit of the doubt." When Nir's daughter was born, and he held her for the first time, he felt overwhelming adoration. Five minutes ago, she didn't exist, and now he loved her more than anything. He gave her complete, total benefit of the doubt. Why? She didn't do anything. She never sent him flowers. Babies poop, they need food all the time, they cry. But he never said, "she's crying to annoy me." We give babies the ultimate benefit of the doubt. Why don't we give adults the benefit of the doubt? When those babies grow up and become adults, we don't give them the benefit of the doubt. The narcissist in your life, the person who offends you, the person that hurts you, those are the best tools they have. It doesn't mean you have to be with them or include them in your life. The requirement is: how do you figure out how to stop suffering, to be at peace? We're constantly judging everything. Somebody cuts you off in traffic. Jerk. There's a line at the burrito place. The business thing didn't work out. The stock market goes down. Judging, judging, judging all day long. Good, bad, good, bad, good, bad. Expecting things to be different than they are. These are all limiting beliefs, and all they do is make us suffer. "We don't have relationship problems. We have belief problems." The problem is your belief that something should be different from what it is. It's like asking Nir's daughter to speak Russian. She can't speak Russian. What am I expecting? She doesn't have that ability. Why should I have expectations that people should meet my expectations? Nir and Julie now collaborate instead of argue. Since they started using the Turnaround technique, they used to have disagreements. Now they collaborate. If there's a very smart person, much smarter than Nir, who has an opinion, who he respects deeply and loves and admires, why would he fight with that person? He would collaborate with that person. Different perspectives are an asset to collect. If Nir sees things one way and Julie sees them differently, that's amazing. A new perspective. It's like collecting Pokémon cards. You've gotta get 'em all. Now with more perspectives, he can pick the best one. Writing sessions with Tim Urban, Shane Snow, and Mark Manson. Nir would work on his own and get distracted. But when he had other authors around him, they would sit down, write for 45 minutes, take a 15-minute break, write for 45 minutes, take a 15-minute break. They'd do that for three hours every morning. Not only is it inspiring, it keeps you on track. Find a focus friend. Somebody you can go to a coffee shop with and say, "I really need to focus. Let's keep each other accountable. Let's just work next to each other." Just like working side by side and seeing that other person also working on the stuff they should be working on keeps you accountable. Comparison is the thief of joy. Sometimes it can be tricky to be in a room with people who are super successful. Nir was the least successful author there at the time. You have to put it in perspective and know it's not about the outcome, it's about the journey. The best thing you can do is do the work. Time boxing is better than to-do lists. To-do lists are one of the worst things you can do for personal productivity because there's no constraint. You can always add more things to a to-do list. You come home from work every day and say, "I still have all these things I haven't done on my to-do list."  A time box calendar is the most well-researched time management technique. What's much more effective than a to-do list is planning out what you're going to do and when you're going to do it. This is called an implementation intention. The goal now becomes not to finish anything. The goal is to work on that task for as long as you said you would without distraction. Make time to do the work, to turn your values into time. That's the secret to avoiding comparison. You put in the time to do the work. When you have it on your calendar, the goal is doing the work, not finishing the work. Lucky people literally see reality differently. They did a study where they asked people who were self-described lucky or unlucky to count the number of photographs in a newspaper. The unlucky people took on average two and a half minutes. The lucky people took 11 seconds. Why? On page two, one of the images said in big, bold text, "There are 43 images in this paper. Collect your prize." The unlucky people never saw it. Their brains took in the information, but it never became part of their conscious awareness. Entrepreneurs see $100 bills on the ground when everybody's walking over them. That is driven by beliefs. You believe you can will things to change. Walter Isaacson, in his biography of Steve Jobs, talked about his reality distortion field. That's exactly what this is. Entrepreneurs tend to be way more optimistic. They believe that lucky things happen to them, and so they see opportunities. "With our luck, it's going to be a bright, beautiful, sunny day." So many people say "with my luck" and follow it with something bad or negative. This belief and mindset of saying "with our luck" followed by something extremely positive is contagious and enjoyable. "Everything good happens to us." Nir's family says this whenever something good happens. There's no line at the TSA. "Everything good happens to us." The food was good. "Everything good happens to us." Little things, big things. Do more good things happen to them than bad things? Maybe, maybe not. Who cares? Beliefs are tools, not truths. When you believe those things, you notice them more. Your life actually does seem magical, blessed, like you're always lucky. 60% of opportunities are provoked luck. They studied super successful entrepreneurs and VCs and found that 60% of their opportunities provoked luck. They provoked the lucky thing that happened. How? Something as simple as sending a note of gratitude. Never hold back on a compliment. They're free. You get so much back from them. Thank you notes create provoked luck. Tina Seelig writes thank you notes compulsively. She wrote a thank you note to somebody. The thank-you note landed on someone's desk. You're sitting at your desk with things to do, and here's a thank you note, and to the right is your laptop with an email about a new opportunity. Who is going to get the call about that opportunity? You're top of mind. "Ryan's such a nice guy. He sent me that note. I'm going to call Ryan about that opportunity." Changing Nir's relationship with his mom changed his relationship with his daughter. Love is measured by the benefit of the doubt. When Nir started giving his daughter the benefit of the doubt, it pushed him to figure it out with his mom because he needed to give her the benefit of the doubt as he would want his daughter to give him the same. He's doing his best. He's not perfect. He makes mistakes. Those are the tools he's got.  You go from loving your kid to liking them. Nir and his daughter went skiing together for his birthday. The entire three hour car ride up, the entire three-hour car ride back, they were chatting. They wrote an article together in the car. You always love your kid. As soon as your kid's born, you love them. But if you do your job right and things fall into place and you're very lucky, you like them. And that's a game changer. Reflection Questions What limiting belief are you holding onto where someone else has to change? What are three other ways to look at that same situation that would put the control back in your hands? Are you treating your beliefs like facts or like tools? Which beliefs are you holding because they're true, and which ones are you holding because they serve you? Who in your life are you not giving the benefit of the doubt? What would change if you gave them some grace? More Learning: #554 - Tim Urban: Become a High Rung Thinker #342 - Shane Snow: The #1 Leadership Skill is Intellectual Humility #596 - Arthur Brooks: The Art & Science of Happiness  Podcast Chapters 02:19 Julie Introduced Nir to The Turnaround  04:28 Limiting Beliefs: How They Sap Motivation  07:51 Your Brain Filters 99.99% of Reality  10:17 The Flower Story: When Nir Became His 13-Year-Old Self  12:41 The Four Questions That Change Everything  15:25 Finding Four Beliefs Instead of One  19:08 Beliefs Are Tools, Not Truths  22:52 Narcissists Are Using Their Best Tools  27:53 Focus Friends: Writing with Tim Urban, Shane Snow, and Mark Manson  31:09 Comparison Is the Thief of Joy  32:04 Time Boxing Beats To-Do Lists  35:04 We Don't Have Relationship Problems, We Have Belief Problems  35:59 Why Nir and Julie Don't Fight Anymore  38:25 Explaining Worlds vs Changing People  42:03 You Can't Write Clearly If You Can't Think Clearly  43:23 Lucky People See $100 Bills on the Ground  46:29 "With Our Luck, It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Day"  49:38 Thank You Notes Create Provoked Luck  52:42 From Loving Your Kid to Liking Them  56:16 EOPC

What if the belief holding you back today was formed in a single moment from your past? In Part 2 of this powerful coaching series, Christine takes Tiffany deeper—into the exact core memory that shaped one of her most limiting beliefs: "I'll get it wrong." After a year of immense loss (explored in Part 1), Tiffany begins to uncover how a painful childhood experience—being publicly embarrassed by a close friend—created patterns of self-protection, hypervigilance, and emotional shutdown that have followed her into adulthood. Rather than simply reframing the belief, Christine guides Tiffany through a real-time rewiring process—helping her reconnect with her younger self, express unspoken emotions, and shift from collapse into self-advocacy. This episode is a masterclass in what true healing looks like: not bypassing pain, but meeting it with presence, compassion, and a new response. If you've ever struggled with fear of rejection, self-expression, or "getting it wrong," this episode will show you how those patterns form—and how they can change. Press play to witness what it looks like to rewrite your story at the root—and reclaim your voice.    Consider / Ask Yourself What core memory or moment may have shaped your biggest limiting belief? Do you tend to collapse, withdraw, or shut down when you feel vulnerable? Are you trying to "think your way out" of beliefs that were formed emotionally? What would it feel like to respond to your past self with compassion and advocacy?   Key Insights and A-Ha's Limiting beliefs are often formed in emotionally charged childhood moments. Reframing isn't enough—true healing requires emotional and somatic rewiring. Suppressed anger can keep us stuck in patterns of collapse and self-protection. Giving your younger self a voice can unlock long-held emotional patterns. Healing shifts you from reactive patterns into conscious, empowered responses.   How to Deepen the Work Reflect on a memory where you felt rejected, embarrassed, or hurt. Identify the belief that may have formed in that moment. Practice reconnecting with your younger self and offering support, validation, and protection. Notice where you can shift from reacting to consciously responding in your present life.   Resource Mentioned in This Episode Rewired: Reparenting Your Inner Child + Reprogramming Your Nervous System Christine shares how this course guides you through healing core wounds, reconnecting with your inner child, and transforming limiting beliefs at the root. Learn more at: christinehassler.com/rewired    Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!