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"Our worth as human beings should not be dependent on our health profile."Millions of people watched Jillian Michaels debate body positivity advocates on Jubilee, but the version we saw on YouTube was only part of the story. In this episode, I sit down with Tigress Osborn to discuss what happened behind the scenes, why she chose to participate, and what viewers didn't get to see. We also dive into bigger conversations about body positivity, fat activism, weight stigma, size discrimination, and the differences between mainstream body positivity and fat liberation. Whether you've already watched the debate or are hearing about it for the first time, this conversation offers important context and challenges some of the assumptions our culture makes about bodies, health, and worth.✅ What You'll Learn:Why Tigress ultimately decided to participate in the Jubilee debate with Jillian MichaelsWhat happened behind the scenes before, during, and after the viral debateHow Tigress defines body positivity, fat activism, and fat liberationCommon misconceptions people have about the body positivity movementHow weight stigma and size discrimination impact people's daily livesWhy civil rights protections for people in larger bodies remain an important part of the conversation

  What if the road from failure to success has nothing to do with the strategies you're running and everything to do with the fight you're refusing to stop having with yourself?  In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Daryl Dittmer — a man who after a humble and often tumultuous beginning, worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years, built careers across carpentry, sales, real estate, consulting, and risk management, retired at 48 from a successful brokerage he helped build, wrote two unflinching books including When I Stop Fighting and When YOU Stop Fighting: The Road You're On Is Your Own Asphalt, and now coaches high-achievers who are winning externally but losing the battle with themselves — for one of the most raw, real, and completely unperformable conversations about success, failure, accountability, and the internal fight that determines every external result we have ever recorded on this show. BestaudaciouslifeLinktree  In this episode, you'll discover:The story of moving a life from a dead-end mess to a place unimaginable — from paralyzing fear, dishonesty, and despair to a life of presence, discipline, and faith Pre-Zero Sports TalkWhat the real internal fight is — and why it is the most expensive and least acknowledged battle in most people's livesWhy stopping the addiction was only step one — and what true transformation actually requiresHow Daryl's recovery journey made him a stronger entrepreneur — and why "I am the product I put out into the world" is the most powerful business philosophy available LinkedInWhat retiring at 48 revealed about what success actually is — and isn'tThe profile of the high-achiever who is winning externally but currently losing the battle with themselves — and what it takes to change that LinktreeDaryl's definition of success — waking up in the morning with a smile on his face — and what it cost him to earn the right to say it SCOTT E CURRY  If you have been building something external while fighting something internal and wondering why the arrival never feels like enough — this episode is the conversation that changes the question. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self app and creator of the Clear the Fear method.I wanted to speak to Marley because I was interested in how she works with fear. Where it starts, how it gets stored, and why it can keep showing up in decisions around money, love, work, safety and self-worth.Marley's life changed after losing her dad to suicide. That loss sent her into a lot of grief, but also into trying to understand what actually helps people heal. Over time, that became the work she now does with limiting beliefs, subconscious patterns and the stories people keep living from, often without realising it.We talk about Clear the Fear, self-trust, emotional safety, family, money, and the strange ways fear can keep us attached to lives we say we do not want. Marley also walks me through one of my own money ceilings in real time, which was slightly confronting, but probably useful.This is a conversation about fear, but really it is about what sits underneath it.Episode HighlightsMarley's work with the Clear the Fear methodHow fear can show up in money, love, work, safety and self-worthLosing her dad to suicide and how grief changed the direction of her lifeWhy Marley became interested in limiting beliefs and subconscious patternsThe stories we carry without realising they are shaping our livesWhy fear often comes back to a lack of safetyBuilding self-trust and learning to feel safe within yourselfWhat happens when you stop running from a feeling and actually let yourself feel itHow old beliefs can create ceilings around what we allow ourselves to receiveMarley walking me through one of my own money ceilings in real timeThe link between pain, pleasure and the choices we keep makingWhy family, friendship and feeling at home matter more than Marley once realisedChapters00:00 Marley on money, family and what really matters00:48 Meet Marley Rose Harris03:12 Marley's story and choosing a different path06:58 Losing her dad and beginning to heal12:38 Scarcity, abundance and changing old beliefs15:03 Why fear often comes back to safety20:43 Self-trust and creating safety within yourself31:04 How Clear the Fear works41:03 The stories we carry without realising it54:08 Pain, pleasure, money and what we move towardsGuest Bio Marley Rose Harris is the CEO and founder of Higher Self and creator of the Clear the Fear method. Her work focuses on subconscious reprogramming, limiting beliefs, fear, self-worth, money, relationships and the patterns that keep people stuck. Through the Higher Self app, Marley offers tools including hypnosis, meditations, affirmations, NLP, Clear the Fear and Neuro-Linking, designed to help people work with the beliefs and fears underneath the surface. She also works with clients through mentorship, combining subconscious reprogramming, emotional clearing and coaching. In this episode, Marley shares how grief, healing and her own experience of rebuilding her life shaped the work she does today.https://www.marleyrose.ca/About BountifullBountifull is a wellbeing and personal growth podcast exploring what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of joy, resilience, creativity and connection.Each episode features interesting people from diverse backgrounds sharing ideas, experiences and practical wisdom for living with more meaning, courage and joy.https://www.bountifullworld.com/

I recorded an episode today that didn't feel quite right. Some of my thoughts felt a little confused, possibly difficult to follow. So I started over. And that became the theme of the episode...There's a Sharon Salzberg quote I love: 'We can always begin again, no matter what happens, no matter how long it's been, no matter how far from our aspirations we may have strayed.' It is so filled with hope that, for me, speaks to a deep resilience that we may find is within us all.You'll hear:Why I chose to restart the episode - and when "keeping going" might not be the wisest choiceA recognition of my own past resistance to asking for help... and how that has shiftedHow our willingness to begin again could inform conversations, relationships, work, and how we care for ourself The micro-moments of beginning again that we may notice in our livesWhy knowing we can always begin again might be the most hopeful thing we can teach young people and ourselves in times of grief, loss, or when life feels impossibly hardI also share how wonderful it's been to hear your reflections on standing on the rope bridge in New Zealand - and the ordinary, extraordinary connections people find when they're in connection with water, mountains, and trees.Settle in and see where the episode takes you. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to Newbreed Christian Community!Our FIRM FOUNDATION teaching series continues as we deepen our understanding of the essential truths of the gospel. Having explored love and eternity, we now turn to one of the most powerful and transformative realities of the Christian faith — grace.This week's teaching with Pastor David Oghenerobor is titled:✨ “GOSPEL ESSENTIALS (PART THREE) || GRACE”

Can gay folks truly be happy?What if the reason life still feels a little off isn't because you need a better life, but because you're living from a script that was never really yours?In this episode of Queer Money®, we're talking about the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life and why so many gay men reach their 40s, 50s, and beyond with careers, relationships, money, and success that look good from the outside, but still don't feel aligned on the inside.For many gay men, especially those of us over 40, life was shaped by survival before it was shaped by choice. Family expectations, religion, culture, school, work, and even gay culture handed us rules about who to be, how to look, what to want, how to spend, how to age, and what “success” should look like.So we adapted. We performed. We chased approval. We built fabulous-looking lives that didn't always feel fabulous.But a happy gay life isn't about doing more, buying more, proving more, or becoming someone new. It's about unlearning what was never yours to begin with and building a life that actually fits who you are today.In this episode, we share the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life: love, money, wellness, lifestyle, and direction and purpose. We talk about why happiness is not a destination, why money can't buy alignment, and why “know thyself” may be the most important financial, emotional, and retirement planning advice gay men can hear.In this episode, you'll learn:Why many gay men feel successful but still not fully happyHow old scripts from family, religion, culture, and gay culture shape our livesWhy a happy gay life starts with knowing yourselfThe 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay LifeWhy money alone cannot create peace, purpose, or alignmentHow direction and purpose support love, money, wellness, and lifestyleWhy happiness is not about perfection, but progress toward a life that fitsIf you've ever wondered, “Is this it?” this episode is your reminder that it's not a crisis. It may be your wake-up call.Grab your free copy of The 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay LifeChapters:00:00 - Intro01:11 - You inherited it03:23 - Happiness starts with “know thyself”04:28 - You can't buy alignment05:57 - A happy gay life is built07:03 - Happiness isn't the destination07:46 - OutroMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!What if your portfolio came with a visa and passport?That's exactly what the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund can do, bringing together diversification, tax efficiency, and a path to EU residency and a passport. Click the link below to explore your ticket to Europe. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

JB Thibodeaux grew up in Acres Homes in Houston and is a third-generation carpenter and concrete specialist who turned that craft into a vertically-integrated real estate development business. His firms, J.B. Thibodeaux Homes & Properties, CCB Construction LLC, and CCB General Contractors LLC, have led over $100 million in projects across mass development, pocket development, and affordable housing infill. This year, the Houston market crowned him the "Duplex King."In this episode, Ed and JB unpack a contrarian lesson the real estate education industry rarely teaches: the difference between the real estate hustle and the real estate business. Hustle gets you doors. Business gets you a sustainable enterprise. Most operators only ever learn the first one.JB walks through the Houston duplex pricing math that vindicated his long conviction on the market, from "praying to get $350" on a 2,500 square foot duplex to selling at $479, almost $500,000. He explains his concept-to-keys pocket-development model, Houston's no-zoning-but-deed-restrictions quirk, the 60/40 build-to-sell vs. build-to-hold split for his client base, and why vertical integration (owning the GC) is a margin lever most flippers underestimate.In this episode:Pocket development inside a major metro: the frameworkThe duplex math that vindicated a Houston long-holdHouston's "no zoning" reality: where the leverage actually livesWhy "the gurus teach you doors, not business"House hacking as the duplex exit strategyGenerational construction knowledge as competitive moatMayor Sylvester Turner naming February 20 "James 'JB' Thibodeaux Day" (2019)If you're a flipper, wholesaler, or operator trying to build a business and not just a deal pipeline, this is the episode.This week's book: The Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodGuest: JB Thibodeaux, Founder & Managing Partner, J.B. Thibodeaux Homes & PropertiesWebsite: jbthibodeaux.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-thibodeaux-8a98b51b7Instagram: @jbthibodeauxhomesElevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.

There are moments in life that split time into before and after, and this is one of them.In today's episode, Tom and I are recalling the Nebraska Ashby and Minor Fires. What stands out most during this time? The PEOPLE. Strangers were protecting each other and showing up simply because someone needed help. It's humbling in a way that's hard to explain, until you go through it!But experiences like this don't end when the fire is out. They stay with you and need to be processed (slowly and honestly). If there's anything I'm holding onto right now, it's the reminder that we are NOT meant to carry this alone!In this episode, we cover:The Ashby and Minor fires + their start just hours after we thought the worst had passedWhy survival mode takes over when in crisisWhy evacuating with kids, animals & uncertainty is never something you're fully prepared forWhy fighting the fire vs. supporting from afar both carry weight in different waysHow time completely blurs during traumaThe power of community showing up in incredible waysHow strangers stepped in to protect homes, land, and livesWhy the impact doesn't simply “end” when the fire is outWhy PTSD & nervous system responses are real (for adults and kids)Getting support because you don't have to carry something like this aloneMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/recalling-the-nebraska-firesConnect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.comResources & Links:Mental Health After WildfireRural Mental Health ResourcesSchedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

If you want to become the leader people feel safe with, inspired, and empowered by, tune in to my conversation with Arron Grow and learn: What being a great leader meansHow to be an elite leader and make changes in people's livesWhy humility is important for a leaderHow to match your message to the moment and communicate clearlyHow to make our messages stickHow to make sure your staff feel safe with you as a leaderHow to unlock people's potentialDr. Grow is a leadership expert who has spent three decades studying what separates great managers from bad bosses. He is now the CEO of AP Grow and Associates, a firm dedicated to helping managers around the world achieve “Best Boss Ever” status.His fourth book, Perfect Bossture: The Framework of Elite Managers, shares what he consistently finds in the best managers.Connect with Arron: www.apgrow.com/contactGet his book here: https://www.apgrow.com/perfectbossturebook

In this episode, Kim Olver continues her conversation with storyteller, author, and activist Paul Iarrabino about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and what it looks like in today's world.Together, they explore the current realities facing the trans community, including healthcare access, shifting policies, and the lived experience of navigating uncertainty. Paul shares powerful insights from his work amplifying queer voices through storytelling, including the importance of preserving history, creating space for dialogue, and fostering belonging across differences.The conversation also highlights:The impact of policy changes on everyday livesWhy storytelling is essential for understanding marginalized experiencesHow curiosity can bridge even deeply different perspectivesThe importance of integrating DEIB into everything—not treating it as “separate.”This episode is not about having all the answers; it's about being willing to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversation.If you missed Part 1 of this conversation, you can find it here.

The enemy is fighting you every single day. The question is — do you know how? If you can't recognize his devices, you can't defend against them. Pastor Roderick Webster exposes exactly how Satan attacks the believer's mind — and how to stop him.In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Webster draws from 2 Corinthians 10, Ephesians 6, 1 Peter 5, and Revelation 12 (KJV) to break down the enemy's four main weapons against every believer:Why our weapons are not carnal but mighty through GodHow Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers — and tries to blind yoursHow he corrupts the mind to pull you away from the simplicity of ChristWhy Peter compares him to a roaring lion seeking whom he may devourHow his deception has changed — and destroyed — countless livesWhy you cannot stop fighting and expect the enemy to stop too

Why Every Affiliate Manager Needs to Understand What's Happening to Search Right NowSearch is changing faster than most programs can adapt. AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini are absorbing customer journeys that used to generate trackable clicks, and the content that influences purchasing decisions is increasingly going unrecognised and unpaid.In this episode, Lee-Ann sits down with Alex Springer, Director at openattribution.org, and Leanna Klyne, Head of Agency at KonverJ, to unpack what open attribution actually means, why last-click attribution was already broken before AI arrived, and what the industry is doing about it together, many of them for the very first time.If you work with publishers, run an affiliate program, or depend on content-driven traffic to generate sales, this conversation will reshape how you think about measurement, value, and what comes next.Talking Points Include:Why content creators are producing value they will never be paid for and what needs to change before the affiliate industry loses its commercial foundation entirelyThe difference between how people shop and how AI thinks people buy and why that gap is exactly where affiliate marketing's future opportunity livesWhy last click was always a fiction and why the shift to AI-assisted search is finally forcing the industry to confront itWhat Open Attribution actually is and why it starts with something as simple as a list of URLs that changed everythingListen to Find Out More About:What the agentic commerce protocols from OpenAI and Google actually do, and why the contributions Open Attribution is making to them matter for every publisher and brand in performance marketingWhy some of the highest-quality publisher content has been deliberately removed from AI training sets, and what that means for the accuracy of AI recommendations right nowThe early warning signs that brands and affiliate managers should be watching for as AI-generated content starts to game LLM visibility the same way SEO was gamed in the early days of GoogleHow the SPUR initiative and the APMA AI task force connect to what Open Attribution is building, and where compliance and governance conversations are actually happeningWhy Alex believes websites are not going away in five years, and what types of purchases will continue to require the kind of considered, content-led journeys that affiliate publishers are built to supportKey Segments of This Podcast and Where You Can Tune In to Go Direct:[02:47] Alex introduces Open Attribution, his decade in performance marketing, and why he shifted focus from AI as a technology to AI as an industry actor[05:45] Why last click was already broken before AI, and what transparency and usage auditability actually mean for content owners and brands[27:05] The CPA debate: whether cost-per-acquisition still makes sense, what influence really means now, and why the shopping journey has always been more complex than the model we used to measure itReady to Build a Smarter Affiliate Program?If this episode raised questions about how your program is measuring influence, attributing value, or preparing for an AI-first customer journey, the KonverJ team can help. We work with brands and publishers to build affiliate strategies that are built for where performance marketing is heading, not just where it has been.Get in touch with the KonverJ team to find out how we can help you build a program that performs in the new landscape.Send me a text with your questions

What does it actually mean to have “every spiritual blessing” in Christ?In Week 4 of our Ephesians series, we look closely at Ephesians 1:3 and unpack what Paul means when he says God “has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”This message challenges a common assumption: that blessing is mainly about health, comfort, or success. Paul points us somewhere deeper. The greatest blessings aren't physical. They're spiritual. They're rooted in who we are in Christ.In this sermon we explore:Why God's blessing comes before our praiseThe difference between physical and spiritual blessingWhat it means to be “in Christ”The role of the Holy Spirit in our livesWhy no curse, accusation, or past failure defines youHow Romans 8 anchors our identity in the love of GodIf you've ever felt defined by your past, weighed down by shame, or afraid of what's been spoken over your life, this message is for you.If you are in Christ, you are not cursed.You are not abandoned.You are not defined by what's been done to you.You are blessed. And nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

ARDS is one of the more complex syndromes we manage in critical care. More than just pulmonary edema, we are battling stiff lungs, refractory hypoxemia, rising pressures, and frequently making decisions that can either protect the lung or make things worse.In this episode, I'm joined by respiratory therapist Melody Bishop for a deep dive into ARDS ventilator management through the lens of physiology, evidence, and real bedside practice. We break down what's actually happening in the lung, why some long-held practices have fallen out of favor, and how nurses and RTs can work together to make more precise, lung-protective decisions.If ARDS has ever felt like guesswork, this episode will help it make sense.Topics discussed in this episode:What ARDS looks like at the alveolar level and why surfactant loss changes everythingHow inflammation leads to stiff lungs, poor compliance, and refractory hypoxemiaWhy lung-protective ventilation is about avoiding harm, not chasing perfect numbersMoving beyond tidal volume: how driving pressure reframes vent managementHow RTs use compliance trends to judge whether lungs are improving or failingPEEP selection: why tables are a guide, not the final answerThe physiology behind proning and why it's one of the few ARDS interventions that saves livesWhy recruitment maneuvers fell out of favor (and what works instead)What nurses should be watching on the ventilator to catch deterioration earlyConnect with Melody and download her free book:https://melodybishoprt.com/Mentioned in this episode:Rapid Response Academy Winter 2026 Cohorthttps://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/rraCONNECT

Why do good ideas, faithful preaching, and sincere faith sometimes fail to produce lasting change?In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and shifts the focus away from technique, strategy, and effort—and places it squarely on reception. The same seed is sown everywhere, yet the results are wildly different.In this sermon, we explore:Why churches experience uneven growthHow soil is formed over time, not chosenThe dangers of shallow roots and crowded livesWhy discipleship must be slow, incarnational, and patientWhat it means to cultivate good soil together as a churchThis message speaks directly to seasons of transition, renewal, and waiting—and invites us to trust God with the growth while we attend to the soil.Scripture: Matthew 13:1–20Series: Formed by the FlowChurch: Chandler Street Church of Christ#ParableOfTheSower#Matthew13#ChristianSermon#ChurchRenewal#Discipleship#FaithFormation#SpiritualGrowth#ChurchLife#FollowingJesus#KingdomOfGod#ChurchOfChrist#FormedByTheFlow#ChandlerStreet#BiblicalTeaching

In a world that's more connected than ever yet feels increasingly lonely, award-winning journalist Jennifer B. Wallace explores why the simple human need to matter may be the most powerful force shaping our well-being. Joining Yael to discuss her new book, Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose, Jennifer underscores the crucial role of mattering in fostering resilience and well-being, emphasizing its importance in both personal and professional contexts. You'll gain practical ways to cultivate a sense of mattering, learn about the importance of attunement in relationships, and understand the significance of social contexts in mental health. She also reflects on the impact of technology on our social connections and the valuable lessons learned from her research on creating ecosystems that support mattering.Listen and Learn: The discovery that shifted Jennifer's entire research focus and why the real key to kids' resilience may actually lie in how adults experience purpose, value, and “mattering” in their own livesWhy “mattering” goes beyond belonging or purpose and how feeling both valued and impactful may be the hidden factor that determines whether people truly engage or quietly burn outHow a simple moment of everyday rudeness can quietly undermine our sense of mattering, and why understanding that reaction can completely change how you interpret (and respond to) those interactionsHow a lesson learned from Jennifer's father about making people feel like they matter shaped their entire lifeWhy feeling like you “matter” isn't something you can fix alone, and how small, often uncomfortable moments of connection, dependence, and even friction are actually where real healing and meaning are builtWhy do some people never seem to feel that they matter, even when the evidence is right in front of them, and what actually helps (and doesn't) when you're trying to show someone they do?How attunement can transform everyday interactions and make people feel deeply seen, valued, and connectedResources:Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose by Jennifer B. Wallace: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593850596 Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer B. Wallace: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593191866 Jennifer's Website: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/Connect with Jennifer on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-b-wallace/https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbrehenywallace Yael's newsletter on “phubbing” with Jaqueline Nesi: https://relationalriffs.substack.com/p/are-you-phubbing-your-partner Empathy Diaries by Sherry Turkle: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780525560111 Power of Discord by Ed Tronick and Claudia Goldstein: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-power-of-discord-why-the-ups-and-downs-of-relationships-are-the-secret-to-building-intimacy-resilience-and-trust-claudia-m-gold-md/f91287b2b45f7311?ean=9780316488877&next=tAbout Jennifer B WallaceJennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It, which was named an Amazon Best Book of the Year, and for which she joined us on POTC episode 324. She's also the founder of The Mattering Institute, whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in workplaces and communities, and co-founder of The Mattering Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to creating cultures of mattering in schools. Jennifer started her journalism career at CBS's 60 Minutes. She's contributed to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and she's here today to talk about her forthcoming book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.Related Episodes:168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen179. How to be an Adult in Relationships with Dave Richo263. Relationships with Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay Gibson324. Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer WallaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Post–Forest (A) • Pre–Inter (A) “Another 0–0, another missed chance… and yet another point gained on City.”Tabs and Kuziva unpack a deeply frustrating 0–0 draw away at Nottingham Forest, a match that offered Arsenal a golden chance to stretch the gap at the top after City's shock defeat — only for the team to fall short in the final third yet again. Despite dominating the ball, creating four big chances, and allowing zero shots on target, Arsenal couldn't find the breakthrough.This episode digs into the execution issues, the psychology of missed opportunities, the rotation decisions, the defensive positives, and the growing tension of a title race where Arsenal keep doing everything right… except scoring. The pod closes with a look ahead to a big Champions League trip to the San Siro to face Inter Milan.

Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones dives into a challenge many girls face—but don't always talk about out loud: self-criticism. She explores how negative self-talk can quietly shape a girl's confidence and emotional world, and why it so often comes from pressure rather than truth.Melissa offers 5 practical, compassionate phrases parents can use to help their daughters soften their inner critic and build resilience through kinder self-talk. She reminds parents that perfection isn't the goal—connection is. By recognizing pressure, naming the inner critic, and meeting girls where they are emotionally, parents can support their daughters in developing a healthier, more supportive relationship with themselves.In this episode, we discuss:How self-criticism shows up quietly in girls' everyday livesWhy pressure—not truth—often fuels negative self-talkThe power of naming the inner critic to reduce its holdSimple, supportive phrases parents can use in hard momentsHow embracing imperfection builds emotional resilienceWhy meeting your daughter where she is matters more than fixing feelingsJoin Melissa for this thoughtful and reassuring conversation that will help you support your daughter's confidence from the inside out—by fostering kind self-talk, emotional awareness, and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

High performers often confuse spiritual faithfulness with relentless effort. This episode explores when drive becomes self-salvation instead of stewardship — and how to realign ambition with trust, obedience, and God-given identity.Many high-capacity humans don't struggle with faith — they struggle with self-reliance dressed up as responsibility.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly invites listeners into a faith-forward recalibration of ambition, effort, and identity. This conversation speaks directly to leaders, achievers, and spiritually oriented high performers navigating burnout recovery, decision fatigue, success that feels empty, and spiritual exhaustion.This episode explores the subtle shift that happens when drive quietly replaces trust — when effort begins to carry what only God was meant to hold.In this episode, you'll explore:Why performance pressure can masquerade as faithfulnessHow self-authoring your worth leads to exhaustion, not holinessThe difference between stewardship and self-salvationWhy ambition rooted in fear feels frantic, while ambition rooted in God feels anchoredHow identity drift can occur even in faithful, disciplined livesWhy surrender is not passivity, but obedience without self-relianceJulie grounds this conversation in the story of Nehemiah, a biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls through prayer, discernment, courage, and trust — never confusing effort with authorship. Nehemiah models ambition refined through obedience, not urgency.This episode reinforces the core differentiation of Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR).ILR is not another mindset tactic, productivity strategy, or spiritual discipline. It is the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool effective again by restoring identity alignment — so ambition flows from trust instead of fear.This episode is especially resonant for listeners navigating:Burnout recoveryRole confusionSuccess without fulfillmentSpiritual exhaustionPerformance-driven faithIdentity misalignmentToday's Micro RecalibrationPause and pray:God, refine my wants and anchor my identity in You.Notice where effort loosens.Notice where trust deepens.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

We're closing out the year by revisiting one of our most loved and impactful episodes of 2025. Especially during our end-of-year Return to Magic Challenge, this conversation on manifestation tests feels more relevant than ever.Jessica and Lacy break down the seven most common types of manifestation tests, from scarcity and ego to boundaries and core wounds. They offer clear insight into how to recognize these tests, reframe your perspective, and move through them with greater self-trust. This replay is a powerful reminder that every challenge is an invitation to step deeper into your most magnetic, authentic self.Whether this is your first listen or a return visit, it's an episode you'll come back to again and again on your manifestation journey.And if you're feeling called, it's not too late to join the Return to Magic Challenge. A season of nurturing, creativity, and magnetism awaits! Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: New Year Sale!Take advantage of this miracle portal and join The Pathway to manifest your dream life in 2026! First month just $12 – lock in the sale price for the rest of the year at 30% off! Sale closes January 5th at midnight EST Return to Magic - 15 Day Manifestation ChallengeA 15-day guided journey to reparent your inner child, reconnect with your magic, and step into this new year as your most confident, regulated, and magnetic self yet. Join our membership to access! (It's not too late to join in, start any time!) The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBMJoin the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge available now!Take advantage of our New Year Sale! First month just $12 – lock in the sale price for the rest of the year at 30% off! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryReady to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation StorySubmit to Be a Process GuestWhat did you manifest during the Money Challenge? 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Use code MAGNETIC at checkout for 15% off. us.boncharge.com/MAGNETIC In this episode we talk about:How tests arise immediately after setting goals or intentionsThe importance of reframing challenges as tests from the universeHow each test reveals subconscious blocks or low self-worthThe connection between authenticity and magnetismSeven core test typesWhat passing a test really looks like (and why failure is never final)Tools and DIs (Deep Imaginings) to navigate each test typeHow to stop attracting the same dynamics by raising your self-worthUsing pattern reading and emotional integration for breakthroughsReal-time examples from Lacy and Jessica's livesWhy tests make you more magnetic and bring your manifestations closer Mentioned In the Episode: Expanded x Ep. 384 - How to Feel Safe, Trust, and Have Healthy Boundaries: Inner Child Healing Part 1Expanded x Ep. 383 - The Return to Magic: How to Cut Through the Noise and Get Your Spark BackLearn more about the To Be Magnetic Manifestation process! HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Find our Return to Magic Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Shadow DI, Safe DI, and Purpose & Soul's Essence DI) HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

In this powerful episode of Authentic Talks, Shanta sits down with The People's Bishop, the visionary leader of Harvest Church, Bishop Kevin Foreman for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about faith, leadership, transformation, and purpose.This episode goes beyond the pulpit. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with the intent to transform, not just gather followers.The Bishop shares his personal journey—from embracing his “difference” at a young age to building businesses, writing impactful books, losing over 120 pounds, and helping thousands improve their lives spiritually, financially, mentally, and physically.You'll hear candid insights on:The difference between leading people and transforming livesWhy your difference is often your callingFaith as a lifestyle, not a labelBreaking generational patterns and becoming a history makerMental health, therapy, and faith working togetherMoney as a tool—not the root of evilNavigating social division while staying grounded in loveThe importance of holistic wellness: mind, body, spirit, and financesThis conversation is real, thought-provoking, and deeply inspiring—reminding us that every person has the capacity to make history exactly where they are.Listen in and be encouraged to live authentically, lead boldly, and transform lives—starting with your own.Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/https://www.facebook.com/bishopforemanhttps://www.youtube.com/@bishopforemanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bishopforemanhttps://www.instagram.com/itsharvestchurch/https://www.facebook.com/ItsHarvestChurch/?_rdc=2&_rdrhttps://www.youtube.com/c/HarvestChurchhttps://www.tiktok.com/@itsharvestchurch * Fair Use: Already Won by Bishop K. ForemanHost Shanta:Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0 Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com Facebook: AuthenticTalks2Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489 #AuthenticTalks#ThePeoplesBishop#FaithAndPurpose#TransformationalLeadership#HolisticFaithBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authentic-talks-2-0-with-shanta--4116672/support.

Send us a textWe've been told spiritual formation means more discipline, more doing, more effort. But what if it's not about striving at all? What if formation is actually about slowing down, paying attention, and letting grace do the shaping?In this conversation, Lisa continues with Toni Kim, Director of Spiritual Care for the National Association of Evangelicals. With a background in theology from Yale, Regent College, and Harvard, and nearly two decades in pastoral ministry, Toni brings uncommon depth and clarity to what spiritual formation really means. Her experience helping others navigate faith, identity, and healing gives this episode a grounded and transformative perspective.Together, they explore how formation integrates the head, heart, and body and how the small, ordinary moments of life can become sacred spaces of growth and renewal.You'll learn:The difference between discipleship and spiritual formationHow head, heart, and body all play a role in becoming wholeWhat happens when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start living integrated livesWhy formation is less about rules and more about relationshipThis episode will challenge what you thought spiritual growth looked like and invite you into something truer, gentler, and far more transformative.If you're tired of trying to be “better,” maybe it's time to learn how to be whole.Tonikim.org

Life comes with seasons—times of joy, growth, loss, and transition. In this episode, April is joined by therapist and Community Care Lead Jean Crane to explore the metaphor of life's seasons and how each one offers unique challenges and opportunities for growth.Drawing from personal stories, biblical wisdom, and years of counseling experience, Jean shares how to recognize the season you're in, honor it fully, and stay anchored in God's faithfulness no matter what.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow the four seasons—fall, winter, spring, and summer—mirror the rhythms of our livesWhy fall invites reflection, evaluation, and letting goHow to walk faithfully through winter, a season of grief, loss, or waitingThe fresh hope and courage that spring brings with new beginningsHow to flourish in summer while balancing busyness with gratitude and presencePractical ways to honor your season without comparing it to othersSpiritual and personal practices that ground you in every stage of lifeResources MentionedEmotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete ScazzeroWorks by Ruth Haley Barton on seasons, Sabbath, and spiritual rhythmsReflective practices such as journaling, seasonal letters to yourself, and community supportCall to ActionAsk yourself: What season am I in right now? Name it, reflect on it, and seek God's presence in the middle of it. Remember, every season has purpose, and none of them last forever.If you're in a hard season and struggling to find your footing, Care to Change is here to walk alongside you. Visit caretochange.org to learn more.

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Andrew Elkwood, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the nation's leading experts in nerve reconstruction surgery. Practicing in Red Bank, New Jersey, Dr. Elkwood has dedicated his career to restoring function and relieving chronic pain for patients with some of the most complex nerve injuries—especially in the pelvis, upper extremities, and face.Together, they discuss what nerve reconstruction really means, how it helps patients suffering from paralysis and chronic pain, and why these procedures are often misunderstood or overlooked in the medical community.The conversation also dives into Dr. Elkwood's role in founding the Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA)—a groundbreaking “privademic” model that brings academic-level innovation into private practice, giving surgeons resources to collaborate, research, and deliver world-class outcomes for patients.This episode covers:What nerve reconstruction is and how it changes livesWhy pelvic nerve surgery is one of the most unique areas of plastic surgeryThe challenges patients face in finding specialized careHow insurance companies view innovative procedures—and how surgeons fight for patientsThe story behind ARSA and its mission to merge private practice with academic excellenceThe future of reconstructive surgery and why collaboration matters more than everWhether you're a patient, physician, or medtech enthusiast, this episode shines a light on the incredible innovation happening in reconstructive plastic surgery.

Here's what to expect on the podcast:The internal and external challenges Asian Americans often faceWhat the bamboo ceiling is—and how you can break through itHow therapy and coaching can uncover and shift deep-seated beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviorsThe seven patterns that most commonly show up in people's livesWhy belonging, community, and learning to accept help are essential for growthAnd so much more! About John:John Wang is the host of the Big Asian Energy Show, a motivational speaker, and a leadership coach, helping Asian professionals break through hidden barriers and unlock their potential.After discovering that many successful Asians were being overlooked for leadership roles not because of lack of capability, but because of cultural miscommunication and workplace stereotyping, he started doing research that uncovered why most advice like “just speak up more” often fails Asian American employees.John has been featured on WSJ, CNBC, TEDx, Audible, Amazon, and has clients from Fortune 50 companies like Google, Meta, and Goldman Sachs, blending cultural insight and science-backed strategies to build confidence and visibility. His content on assertiveness and imposter syndrome has reached over 250,000 followers and over 25 million views.John's mission is to inspire a new generation to lead with confidence. His book Big Asian Energy, launched May 2025 (Tiny Reparations/Penguin Randomhouse Publishing), offers even more tools to step into your full power. Connect with John Wang!Website: https://www.bigasianenergy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnwangofficial/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnwangbaeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wang-b79ba396/?originalSubdomain=caCheck out John's book, Big Asian Energy: An Unapologetic Guide for Breaking Barriers to Leadership and Success, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DFG2YW9P?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&bestFormat=truePodcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5M7T0HbKqNpJNuFRt3DUEH----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxationClick this link to receive your FREE TRIAL to The Greenhouse Communityhttps://www.thegreenhousecommunity.com/checkout/the-greenhouse-membership?affiliate_code=11e889

What does it take to run into chaos when everyone else is running out?In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, I sit down with Molly, a former gymnastics coach who pivoted her career in a single conversation — and went on to become a firefighter. Six years in, she's part of a technical rescue team dealing with rope rescues, large animal incidents, overturned vehicles, and more of the calls you'd never believe until you hear them.We dive into:What the firefighter application process really looks like (and why most people wash out)The physical and mental resilience it takes to stay in the jobThe truth about minority recruitment vs. finding the right women for the jobSeatbelts, drink/drug driving, and the everyday choices that literally save livesWhy confidence isn't loud — it's about taking the next hard step and pushing through doubtThis one is raw, funny, and packed with insights about resilience, grit, and finding your place in a job most people could never imagine doing.Key TakeawaysYou don't have to plan a lifelong career to find the right path — sometimes one conversation can change everything.Resilience is both mental and physical — and it's built through consistent challenge.The fire service isn't just about fires: technical rescues cover everything from animals to high-risk trauma.Confidence grows one step at a time — and self-doubt doesn't disappear, you just learn to carry it.The smallest everyday decisions (seatbelts, not drinking/drug driving) are literally life or death.Timestamps0:00 – 2:30 Molly's leap from gymnastics coach to the fire service3:00 – 5:30 The brutal application process and training10:00 – 13:00 Women in firefighting: recruitment vs. reality13:30 – 16:30 Technical rescue explained — rope work, animals, vehicles17:00 – 20:00 Mental resilience and dealing with trauma22:30 – 25:30 The weirdest (and funniest) rescue calls29:30 – 33:30 Everyday dangers: seatbelts, drink driving, nitrous oxide36:40 – 41:40 The three attributes you need to be a firefighter52:00 – end Confidence, self-doubt, and compound wins.

Send us a textIn this moving episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Claudine McDaniel, founder of Beyond Conquerors Ministry and creator of the Life Wow Program. Claudine shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up in a chaotic household in Togo, Africa, to facing betrayal in marriage, to immigrating to the United States and rediscovering her strength through faith and forgiveness.Claudine reveals how forgiveness became the key to her emotional freedom, and how she transformed her pain into a purpose-driven mission that now empowers other women to do the same.This episode is a reminder to mompreneurs that the path to healing can also lead to building something meaningful—something that serves others and honors your journey.

If you've been hesitating, second-guessing, or shrinking to stay liked — this episode is your invitation to lead from identity, not approval. You're already confirmed. Now it's time to live like it.How much of your life is quietly shaped by the need for permission?You don't need applause to live aligned. You don't need validation to act on what you already know is true. But most high-capacity humans — especially those carrying unseen responsibility — are stuck in a quiet habit of identity delay.We call it wisdom. Caution. Responsiveness.But the deeper truth?Waiting for permission is just fear in disguise.In this episode, we name the hidden cost of approval-seeking — and why delaying your next step until others feel comfortable will fragment your identity, drain your leadership energy, and slow your God-given momentum.You'll learn:The signs of identity delay and how it shows up in high-performing livesWhy borrowed confidence never sustains clarityWhat it looks like to shift from external approval to vertical alignmentHow Daymond John modeled identity-led leadership (long before Shark Tank)A practical recalibration to stop asking for applause and start living alignedThis episode isn't about being loud or rebellious — it's about being anchored.When you stop shrinking to be understood, you step into the authority of who God already made you to be.Today's Micro-Recalibration:Make one decision without asking for applause, feedback, or permission.Even if it's small — move from the version of you that's already been confirmed by God. And if you lead others, model identity-led leadership by letting them see what obedience looks like — even when it's misunderstood.Want more?Download the Misalignment Audit — and if you're ready for a full recalibration, schedule an Insight & Alignment call.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

What if accepting failure was the key to entrepreneurial success? Mark DeSantis has built and sold multiple companies over the years and like any entrepreneurial journey, it's been a mixture of ups and downs, failures and successes. But in this episode, we hear that acknowledging the possibility of failure is what gave him the courage to keep on going.Mark shares his entrepreneurial story – why he began it, how he stays motivated, and some of the best lessons he's picked up over the years. One of the top points he makes in this episode is to be problem-focused, not solutions-focused. When building tech solutions, it's easy to get lost in the tech itself and lose sight of the real problems you want it to solve. But to make anything commercially viable, especially something as “new” as robotics, it needs to solve real problems.Mark also sings the praises of Pittsburgh, which he says is one of the best cities for robotics innovation today. He's seen the city decline and grow over the years into what's now a college town that's thriving in the tech space.In this episode, find out:Mark shares what he's been up to recently, after seeing Bloomfield Robotics acquired by Kubota CorporationThe challenge of living with uncertainty as an entrepreneur and the story that inspired him to embrace fearWhy entrepreneurship is like climbing Mount Everest in that you should look in front of you, not at the summitMark's secret to enjoying the journey of entrepreneurship and the moment he decided he wanted to do this for the rest of his lifeWhy AI and robotics are perfect for the “big and boring” problems in our livesWhy we might need a Henry Ford-style revolution to take robotics to the next levelHow Pittsburgh is growing in the tech and robotics spaceWhy asking if someone wants to buy your solution is the wrong question for an entrepreneur to askEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“Where technology, particularly AI, can make a difference is in the big and boring problems. The places where nobody thinks to take an advanced technology."“Go where everyone else isn't with advanced solutions and make sure the problem's big enough where you can make a difference. “If you're frozen with fear because you're worried about the failure of the company, or your personal failure and the humiliation that that might bring, you're not going to make good decisions. You're gonna fail. It's like playing not to lose in sports. Entrepreneurship's all offense, no defense.”Links & mentions:Mark DeSantis, his bio is stackedBloomfield Robotics, combining plant-level imaging and deep learning to assess the health and performance of every plant, at any scale continuouslyKubota, manufacturing and assembling Kubota lawn tractorsPittsburgh Robotics Network, facilitating commercial business growth and economic development opportunities for the Greater Pittsburgh region's robotics, autonomy, and AI...

Season 4 Recap: Can AI Capture a Whole Season?In this special recap episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel reflect on the ambitious arc of Season 4—our deep dive into the intersection of behavioral science and artificial intelligence. From empathic chatbots to algorithmic sameness, AI co-therapists to synthetic friendships, we explored how AI is reshaping human behavior, relationships, and decision-making.But here's the twist: the second half of this episode isn't hosted by us. It's AI. Using transcripts from every conversation this season, we asked our AI co-hosts to generate a narrated summary of the biggest ideas and themes that emerged across episodes. Can AI recap a whole season better than we can? Is this the beginning of our own replacement?Along the way, we revisit:How AI is changing the emotional landscape of our livesWhy automation and personalization are both liberating and limitingWhat happens when algorithms replace—not just supplement—human judgmentThe ethical fault lines of psychological targeting, autonomy, and consentWhether behavioral science can keep up with the pace and power of AIIf you missed any episodes or want a distilled tour of the season, this is the one to listen to.Next up: our Season Finale, featuring Aline and Samuel's most controversial takes on AI

Send us a textThis week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have the honor of sitting with Kumu Ramsay Taum, a revered Hawaiian elder and master teacher whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern leadership.Recognized by the University of Hawai‘i as a Star of Oceania, Kumu's teachings have transformed countless lives by reconnecting people to spirit, community, and purpose.If you're longing for a more rooted, conscious way to lead and live, this conversation will feel like coming home.In this episode, we'll explore:What it means to be in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world around usHow redefining success can restore balance and harmony in our organizations and livesWhy daily acts of alignment and integrity matter more than grand gesturesThe power of leading from humility, service, and the wisdom passed down by eldersHow small practices can spark profound change, and why returning to aloha can help heal what feels fractured in our culture todayUPCOMING EVENT: July 25-27 Ho'oponopono and Lua retreat in California.https://www.lawsonstudios.com/hooponopono-retreatUse the code "Renew" to save $100. The code is good until July 10th. About Ramsay Taum:Mentored by revered kūpuna (elders), Kumu Ramsay Taum is a respected teacher and guide in the realms of Ho‘oponopono (reconciliation & conflict resolution), Lomi Haha (body alignment & energy work), and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian warrior arts).His teachings bridge the ancient and the modern, offering a practical path to balance, clarity, and leadership. The University of Hawaii recognized Kumu Ramsay as a Star of Oceania for his contributions to cultural awareness. He has guided leaders, organizations, and individuals toward a more rooted, harmonious way of living.His work integrates Hawaiian spirituality, warrior principles, and the Way of Aloha—a path of deep connection, responsibility, and right relations. Those who study with him often experience profound shifts in their sense of purpose, relationships, and inner alignment.Website: http://www.ramsaytaum.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KumuRamsay/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramsaytaumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsaytaumwww.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

Join us for Shakespeare Summer!If you've been around the Read-Aloud Revival for a minute, you might know that C. S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is one of my all-time favorite books. It's the book I have read and re-read the most, and it's also the source of some of my favorite read-aloud memories with my young adult son.Today's guest has written a book in a similar style with the modern woman in mind, and in this episode we talk about how the enemy is working the hearts and minds of women today. Emily Wilson Hussem is the author of Sincerely Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy's Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free, as well as a speaker and YouTuber who shares her faith around the world. It was a delight to have her on the show. In this episode, you'll hear: How Emily adapted C. S. Lewis's format to get to the heart of the most common struggles in women's livesWhy embracing friendship, connection, and community is key to thriving as women and mothersThe ways distraction, comparison, and dissatisfaction all pull us away from living in the truth of our identities as beloved daughters of God Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/emily-wilson

There's a hidden story in the Tarot—one we don't often speak of.It's the story of the Four Queens—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles—and what happened when they turned on each other.This message is a mythic remembrance of the fall of the ancient temples—Atlantis, Babylon, the priestesshoods—and how that collapse is mirrored in our inner lives today. When the Queens are no longer in sacred communion, the feminine grid of creation fractures, and with it, our sense of sovereignty, abundance, and trust in sisterhood.

In this episode, queer transformation coach Christiano Green shares an intimate story about coming out and the long-lasting impact of a single sentence: “Life will be harder for you now.”For almost 20 years, Christiano carried that belief—until he discovered that queerness doesn't have to equal pain. It just means our path is different… not worse.Listen as Christiano explores:The emotional weight of coming outHow internalised beliefs shape our livesWhy comparison keeps us stuckAnd how queer people can reclaim their power and rewrite their storiesThis is a must-listen for any queer person navigating identity, healing, or self-worth.

From Chronic Illness to Healing: Dr. Brad Montagne's Functional Medicine Journey

Wait, did I just explain classroom management to the King?! Yep. That happened. In this episode, I'm giving you a front seat to one of the most bizarre, surreal, and pinch-me experiences of my life — being invited to Buckingham Palace and getting to literally talk to King Charles about what we do as educators.But more importantly, I want to unpack why it was so powerful. Not because it was fancy or royal or Insta-worthy (though…yes, yes it was). But because what I shared with him? It wasn't shiny. It wasn't new. It wasn't revolutionary.It was real.The simple, human-first, practical work we do in our classrooms every day — the stuff that doesn't come with buzzwords or fancy acronyms — THAT is what got me standing in front of the actual King. And I want to tell you why that matters. Because this episode is for you.If you've ever doubted whether your small routines make a difference… If you've ever wondered whether this values-led way of teaching is actually working… If you've ever felt like what you're doing is “just good teaching” and not enough to be noticed…Let me tell you: It's radical. It's rare. And it's working.So, shall we roll the tape?What You'll Learn:The wild story of how I got invited to Buckingham Palace

In this powerful, raw, and deeply honest episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, I sit down with one of my teacher heroes—Rafe Esquith, legendary educator and founder of The Hobart Shakespeareans. Rafe opens up about how he went from struggling in the classroom to building one of the most extraordinary programs in public education history.We talk about:The power of slow growth in teachingWhy student buy-in takes time—and patienceHow to build classroom culture that changes livesWhy some of the best teaching comes from anger at injusticeThe importance of empathy, joy, and real-world purpose in educationAnd why “there are no shortcuts” is more than a classroom rule—it's a way of lifeYou'll also hear about Rafe's personal relationship with Sir Ian McKellen, how he avoided burnout for over 35 years, and why “being the person you want your students to become” is the most essential rule of all.Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, this episode is a masterclass in heart, honesty, and what it really takes to transform students' lives—especially when the world underestimates them.The Odyssey Home-End-Of-Year Classroom Experience: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-odyssey-home-end-of-year-classroom-experience

“He was interviewed nine times. Survivors named him. And still, he kept killing.”This week on The Guilty Files: ReVisited, Brian and Dani return to one of the most infamous failures in criminal investigation history—the Yorkshire Ripper case. But this isn't a retelling. It's a reckoning.From the fog-soaked streets of 1970s Yorkshire to the modern courtroom of public opinion, this co-hosted episode pulls no punches.Brian dissects the procedural breakdowns, institutional ego, and flawed profiling that allowed Peter Sutcliffe to evade capture—even after survivors identified him by name. Dani peels back the psychological and sociological layers, asking how cultural bias, gendered assumptions, and classism created the perfect storm for a serial predator to hide in plain sight.Along the way, the hosts share their own frontline story—recalling a moment from their careers in Atlanta when a citywide riot left them without leadership or support.The eerie parallels to the command breakdowns in the Ripper investigation? Unmistakable.Inside this episode:How missed leads and media distractions cost livesWhy survivors were ignored—and what that says about who we listen toWhat we still get wrong about “monsters”And how trauma doesn't end with an arrest—it evolves across generationsThis is more than a case file. It's a confrontation with complicity.And just when you think it's over—Brian and Dani ask the ultimate question: What systems are we still clinging to today that we'll one day look back on in shame?

We're back! To kick off this new season, I invited back the last person I had on the show before my break.Mitch joins me again to share what the last couple of years have been like as his family adjusted to their move to Washington from Texas in support of their trans daughter. We talked about the difficult transition they experienced, having left behind a strong community ties because he feared for his daughter's safety, and we talked about what it's been like to be an advocate for his daughter and trans youth in both Texas and now here in Washington. We also talked about the beauty of curiosity, ways we can show up for our kids, and how he's grown as a parent and as a person through this experience.Check out the full episode to hear about:How Mitch and his family have decompressed and settled into their new livesWhy inspiring curiosity is the first step in encouraging critical thinkingWhy we all need to learn to sit with the discomfort of boredomWhy it's so important for parents of trans kids to tell their stories, in small and large waysFind out more about Mackenzie Dunham:Wildheartsociety.orgwildheartsociety.org/downloadsWild Heart Society on FacebookWild Heart Society on InstagramResources:Register for Camp Wild Heart 2025Season 04 Ep 12: Joyful Resistance: One Dad's Call to ActionAre Killer Whales Misunderstood? with Dr. Deborah Giles - Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Send Us a Message!The spiritual community has long favored third eye activation and crown chakra work, but we believe true energetic healing begins from the ground up. In this packed and inspiring episode, Christine and Shantel share their personal favorite techniques for activating and balancing each Chakra, revealing how our current collective consciousness is shifting toward deeper, more embodied spiritual work.Along the way, they cover:Our connection to earth, sensuality, and authentic expression.Practical ways to strengthen and release societal conditioning.Gardening and dancing to reconnect with the body.Practical tips to set healthy boundaries.How to open to compassion.The power of speaking from your true self.How activating your joy and authenticity encourages others to do the same.How our Chakras impact every aspect of our livesWhy activating our Chakras leads to energetic protectionAnd so much more!Whether you're new to energy work or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers fresh perspectives on how chakra activation can transform not just your spiritual practice but your everyday life.Ready to dive deeper? Connect with Moon Rising in our upcoming Masterclasses!Chakra Metaphysical Anatomy and Physiology (April 14th or 18th): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ow9OOej6SAONtymYaCjr0gPsychic Protection and Intrusive Entities (April 17th - May 1st): https://moonrisinginstitute.circle.so/c/alchemizing-archetypes-masterclass/Alchemizing Archetypes (April 27th - June 1st): https://moonrisinginstitute.circle.so/c/alchemizing-archetypes-masterclass/Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteBook a session with Isabel: https://calendly.com/into-the-deep/scheduleBook a FREE 15 minute connect call with Izzy: https://calendly.com/moonrisinginstitute/connect Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

Why Most Doctors Get It Wrong About Heart Disease? How It's Putting You at Risk? Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again.Most doctors are missing critical warning signs of heart disease—signs that could save lives if they knew what to test for. The truth? The standard cholesterol test doesn't tell you what you really need to know. And what your doctor isn't testing might just be putting you at risk for a fatal heart attack.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the dangerous misconceptions about cardiovascular health in conventional medicine. From outdated cholesterol theories to overlooked risk factors like insulin resistance and inflammatory markers, she reveals the real tests that could mean the difference between life and death.If your doctor isn't running these tests—you need to hear this.What's Inside This Episode?The biggest myth about heart disease that could be costing livesWhy elevated insulin—not just cholesterol—is a major risk factor for heart attacksThe standard lipid panel mistake most doctors make (and the tests that actually matter)What a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can reveal about your cardiovascular riskThe one overlooked genetic marker that increases sudden heart attack risk (and why most doctors never check for it)Why the first symptom of heart disease in 50% of people is sudden death—and how to prevent itResources & LinksGet the 17-Page Heart Health Test Guide: Discover exactly which tests your doctor should be running at drritamarie.com/hearttests. Click here to order labs direct through EvexiaJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportGrab your copy of the ReInvent 2025 Conference Replay and Slides here for a deep dive into the microbiome, lab testing and geneticsVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes on metabolic health here

In today's episode, I'm sharing a sales energetics training that's all about how selling is like dating. I know, it sounds wild, but trust me, once you hear the comparison, it'll click. This training is about understanding the energetics behind selling—why you need to build relationships, keep your chill, and make it all feel effortless.In this episode, I cover:Why selling is actually service, and how charging what you're worth shifts everythingHow to stop thinking sales is a subtraction and start seeing it as an addition to people's livesWhy you need to build relationships first—no rush, just like in datingHow to show up like a hot commodity and keep that confident energyWhy following up is key—ghosting is a sales nightmareWhy nurturing the relationship matters even when it's a no for nowSupport the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here!Ways to Work with Nora:1:1 Coaching: Now Accepting applications for March 2025. Apply here.$EEN Mastermind: For established online coaches and service providers who desire to scale to six to multiple-six figures, become an influential leader, and stand out as an industry icon. Join us for March 2025!Big Vision Mastermind: For aspiring or early stage online coaches and service providerswho are ready to escape their 9-5 and turn their passion into their full-time paycheck. Next round begins March 2025!Elevate: The best (& maybe even the only) membership on the internet that truly blends the spiritual with the strategy. Get instant access to 1) fast , organic exposure through networking & community 2) proven business strategy training and 3) daily spiritual practices. Access $13k+ of bonus FREE content today for a 7 day free trial!Connect with Nora on IG @iamnoravirginia

A node of sanity in these challenging times.Bill Weir is America's leading climate reporter. His new book is a celebration of our planet and human brilliance. It is a hopeful plea for communities to rally around nature, new ideas and each other, to create the kind of resilience that lasts generations.In this episode we talk about:How a hotter earth is increasingly changing our livesWhy some experts say the climate issue is half physics, half psychologyHow to work with feelings like rage and despairWhy so many of us look away from the climate crisisWhy acceptance is not surrenderAnd the utility of class psychological frameworks, including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of GriefRelated Episodes:What to do About Eco-Anxiety | Jay MichaelsonSign up for Dan's newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/bill-weirAdditional Resources:Order Life as We Know It (Can Be)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“ If there's a starting line of status, women are not starting at the same place. We're starting several steps back because people ascribe more respect to one category [men] than another.” - Alison Fragale If you're a woman leading an organization, you cannot miss this episode. Today, I talk to Alison Fragale, an  organizational psychologist, professor, international keynote speaker, and best-selling author who writes and speaks about the challenges women face in organizations. You'll hear Alison talk about how why being a “likeable badass” will help you increase your status and effectiveness as a leader. What is a “likeable badass” and how do you become one? Listen in to find out how to use this strategy to increase your power and influence.In this episode:How Alison ended up using her knowledge of psychology to help women live their best livesWhy women should focus on increasing their status and what that meansHow you can achieve higher status in organizations by becoming a Likeable BadassAuthenticity and strategy are not mutually exclusive— what you need to know about bothWhat you may be doing without realizing it will set you backWhy being a “likeable badass” is an influence strategy The advice Alison got early in her career that changed everythingThere's no way to be perfect, but a million ways to be goodAnd more!Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with Less Ego and More Soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.Resource Links:Alison Fragale is a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author. She is on a mission to help others — especially women — work and live better by understanding and applying the science of people. She excels at translating her deep academic expertise in status, power, negotiation, and influence into actionable advice.Learn more about Alison's book, Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.Connect with today's guest on LinkedIn: Alison Fragale.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

Aaron French—psychic medium, Akashic reader, and spiritual practitioner with over 30 years of experience, shares his journey of spiritual awakening and how he found alignment with his true path.We talk about his spiritual awakening in 2019, what led up to it—including personal struggles and loss—and how surrendering to the process helped him connect with spirit in a whole new way. Aaron also explains non-duality, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and what it means to live in alignment with our true selves.We also discuss:How relationships can trigger personal awakeningThe shift in global consciousness and why alignment is more important than everThe meaning of non-duality and its connection to Taoist (Daoist) philosophyThe power of surrender and taking responsibility for our own livesWhy integrating our shadow selves is key to spiritual growthWhere to find Aaron:Website: Natural Heart AlchemyInstagram: @naturalheartalchemySend us a textSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFOLLOW US: TikTok - @shiftingdimensions444 Instagram - @shiftingdimensions_podDISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.

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Hello everyone! I'm back with another episode of Owning Your Sexual Self! This week I've got Elena Solovyeva on who is the co-founder and CEO of Tempt, a spicy romance audiobook app designed to enhance women's sexual lives. She's here to tell us all about the benefits of romance novels, and how important they are in creating safe spaces for women to explore their desire and sexuality.In this episode:Elena's story and how Tempt came to beThe concept of responsive desire and how romance content helps women tap into their fantasies, even with their busy livesWhy the genre has exploded in popularity, reducing shame and encouraging women to embrace their desiresHow romance novels can help women communicate their fantasies with partners in a fun, non-pressured wayThe emotional causes of sexual frustration, from stress to feeling disconnected from oneself and a partnerHow romance novels offer more than just sex—they provide emotional depth, complex relationships, and character developmentThank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!ResourcesDownload the Tempt app: wromance.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

Order Jonny Ardavanis' new book, "Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace In the Character of God (Zondervan)."https://a.co/d/05ov6UlAFind freedom from anxiety as you lift your gaze from the problems and pressures of this world to the changeless and powerful character of your heavenly Father.Is my cancer back? Is my job secure? Will I ever get married? Are my children safe? Our lives are often a chronicle of trouble, pain, and uncertainty--and God's children yearn for peace. Many who wrestle with anxiety and despair know that the Bible calls them to "trust God," but what does that even mean?In Consider the Lilies, pastor, podcaster, and speaker Jonny Ardavanis shows us God's consistent response to those who are worn down by worry and badgered by melancholy: He proclaims His own character. Drawing on that perspective-shifting model, Jonny offers biblical insight on how to ground our thoughts and fix our gaze on who God is.Compassionate, biblical, and timely, Consider the Lilies explores:How dwelling on the character of God is the surest pathway to peaceThe root causes of anxiety and worry in the BibleWhat the Bible says about the integration of our physical and spiritual livesWhy worry grieves God's heart as our FatherConsider the Lilies is for those who long for liberation from their anxiety and fear--and desire to deeply know the God they are called and enabled to trust. If you are starved for hope and gasping for peace, consider the character of your heavenly Father, who welcomes all who are anxious, fearful, and melancholy to trust in Him.Watch VideosVisit the Website Pre-order Consider the LiliesFollow on Instagram

The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. He is the author of the new book, An Autobiography of Trauma.Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence.In this episode we talk about:How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird soundsThe difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapySomatic experiencing practices we can implement into our livesWhy some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fearsWhat the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstreamAnd how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)Practices to fortify us in times of difficultyFacing mortality Related Episodes:Become An Active Operator Of Your Nervous System | Deb DanaWhat Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel LingoHow to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie FooAn Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob HamHow to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe BakerSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/peter-levineAdditional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.