Podcasts about Losing Control

Fear-Less, Pt. 3: Fear of Losing Control Jill McNabnay What do we do when life reaches a point where there's nothing left we can control? This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we explored the fear of losing control and why our deepest fears are often tied to the things we care about most.

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin's increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

AI is changing the way we think about work, education, and the future. In this episode, Maurie and Jim Beasley discuss AI anxiety, emerging AI technologies, human agency, and why students need more than memorization to succeed in an AI-powered world.From world models and JEPA to project-based learning and critical thinking, this conversation explores how we can prepare learners for a future where AI becomes a powerful tool rather than a replacement for human potential.

What happens when the life that looks successful on the outside is slowly costing you everything on the inside? In this powerful episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with leadership expert, former corporate executive and author Fleur Marks to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, burnout and achievement addiction. For years, Fleur appeared to have it all. A successful corporate career, leadership credibility, a loving family and a reputation for delivering exceptional results. But beneath the surface, she was exhausted, overwhelmed and carrying impossible expectations.Then her body forced her to stop. Following a life-threatening health crisis, multiple surgeries, autoimmune disease and cancer, Fleur found herself confronting a reality she could no longer push through. What followed became the catalyst for a complete reset of how she lived, worked, led and defined success. Together, Julie and Fleur explore why so many high-performing women tie self-worth to achievement, how perfectionism disguises itself as excellence, and why sustainable leadership requires boundaries, recovery and self-compassion. In this episode, we discuss: Perfectionism and high-functioning burnout The overachiever identity and achievement addiction Leadership pressure and emotional exhaustion Chronic stress and the impact on physical health Why ambitious women struggle with "being enough" Sustainable success and redefining achievement Boundaries, rest and recovery for leaders The neuroscience behind overachievement Excellence without self-sacrifice How to break the overachiever cycle One of the most powerful moments in the conversation centres around a simple but confronting question: "How different would your life be if you truly believed you were enough, had done enough and had enough?" This episode is for leaders, founders, professionals and ambitious women who are tired of carrying everything while quietly running on empty. Timestamps 00:00 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism00:42 Meet Fleur Marks02:16 Success on the Outside, Drowning on the Inside05:17 The Waiting Room of Death10:03 Losing Control and Learning Acceptance12:54 Clarity Compass Break13:46 Understanding the Overachiever Cycle20:36 The "You Are Enough" Question22:27 Redefining Success25:14 The Sequins Squad and Support Systems26:37 Final Reflections and Farewell Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Fleur:Website: https://fleurmarks.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleurjmarks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleurmarks/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world's biggest AI companies is arguing for a slowdown on the development of artificial intelligence.Anthropic Co-founder Jack Clark is warning that humanity is coming close to losing control of the technology as AI is starting to build itself and write its own codes.Essentially, it may soon no longer need human input.

President Trump is having trouble sealing his vision in Congress because their loyalty largely lies with their constituents — the people voted for them and not the president.

This week on the 9941 Podcast, Granger Smith, Amber Smith, and The AntMan welcome Christian music artist Anne Wilson for a powerful conversation about faith, grief, purpose, spiritual warfare, and what it means to boldly follow Jesus in today’s culture. Anne shares her personal testimony of coming to faith at age 12, the devastating loss of her brother Jacob in a tragic car accident, and how God used that season of heartbreak to launch a ministry that has impacted millions. She opens up about singing publicly for the first time at her brother’s funeral, being discovered through YouTube, and navigating the challenges of a growing music career while keeping Christ at the center. The conversation also explores Christian discipleship, church community, mentoring, social media’s impact on young people, raising children in a digital world, and the importance of staying grounded in God’s Word. Anne discusses her new book Rebel, spiritual warfare in the entertainment industry, and how God often uses weakness, suffering, and dependence on Him to accomplish His purposes.Follow the show: Instagram - https://www.Instagram.com/9941thepodcast Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/9941thepodcast YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/@9941ThePodcast Online - https://www.9941ThePodcast.com Shop - https://yeeyee.com/collections/faithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the most powerful conversations are the ones that start with a simple question. This week, Lisa opens the floor for a live coaching session to answer real questions from her community. They get into everything from faith and purpose to the messy reality of stress, business, and what it really looks like to follow through on what you feel called to do. Lisa offers straightforward advice on how to stop taking back the things you have already surrendered and explains the difference between your actual purpose and the tools you use to get there. She also covers the "how-to" side of things, like pitching services, pricing with confidence, and staying strategic without burning out. This episode feels like sitting in the room while someone else asks the exact question you have been carrying. It is direct and full of the kind of perspective that helps you move forward with more peace and a lot less confusion. If you have been wondering if you are forcing a situation or just need clarity on your next step in business or health, this conversation is for you.    DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa's Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today's episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you're building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

A founder asks:"I want to focus on the future, but I don't trust the present to happen."It's a question that sits at the heart of scaling.As companies grow, founders are asked to spend less time executing and more time leading. But letting go isn't simply a mindset challenge—it often exposes deeper questions about trust, team capability, clarity, and leadership evolution.James Johnson and Freddie Birley unpack why founders become bottlenecks, how leadership must change between startup and scale-up, and why the answer is rarely "it's me" or "it's the team."More often, it's both.A conversation about vision, delegation, trust, and building a company that can grow beyond the founder.Send your questions to: hello@peer-effect.comMore from James:Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com 

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Adam works with a volunteer for Free Session Friday to help them manage the triggers of anger in new and more useful ways to feel calm and composed rather than losing control. To see the whole session where Adam works with the client before the session look for the previous episode. If you have an unusual issue or really need hypnotherapy, then Adam is looking for volunteers for his next Free Session Friday, where you could get a 90-Minute Session with Adam completely FREE. Click here to apply: ⁠https://courses.adamcox.co.uk/free-session-friday ⁠Anger can be a tricky emotion. It's not about being good or bad, but rather understanding when it's useful. Sometimes, it can even boost productivity! But when it leads to shouting or hurtful words, it's time to find a better way.Recognizing triggers is key. For some, it's feeling unsupported or treated unfairly. When those feelings arise, it can escalate quickly. So, what's the solution? Start by acknowledging your feelings before they boil over. Practicing mindfulness can help you notice those early signs of frustration. Remember, it's okay to feel angry, but how we express it is crucial. Let's work on harnessing that energy in a way that builds rather than breaks.#AngerManagement #Mindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Hypnotherapy

In this episode, real estate investor Jon Bombaci shares insights on value-add multifamily investing, the impact of house hacking, and strategies for acquiring portfolios from retiring landlords. Perfect for investors looking to scale and optimize their real estate portfolios.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, Host Philip Costa Hibberd, Founder of Automation Boutique, talks with Mariam (Petrosyan) Halfhide, Principal Consultant, Data & AI Strategy at Xebia, to explore how AI strategy, data governance, and organisational readiness are reshaping the future of finance and treasury.Mariam shares practical insights on why many organisations struggle to move beyond AI experimentation, the importance of building strong data foundations, and how finance leaders can bridge the gap between technology and business decision-making. She also discusses the growing role of AI in forecasting, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, while highlighting why human judgment and communication remain essential.Whether you're a treasury professional, finance leader, or simply interested in AI transformation, this episode offers valuable lessons on how businesses can adopt AI more effectively and create long-term value.What You'll Learn in This Episode:AI Strategy & Business Alignment: Why successful AI adoption starts with understanding business problems, not just implementing technology.Data Foundations Matter: How poor data quality and fragmented systems limit the effectiveness of AI initiatives.The Human Side of AI: Why communication, collaboration, and organisational readiness are critical for successful transformation.AI in Finance & Treasury: How AI can support forecasting, analytics, automation, and decision-making across finance functions.From Experimentation to Execution: Why many companies remain stuck in pilot phases and what is needed to scale AI successfully.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:40] – Mariam's Background in Data & AI Strategy[04:15] – Why AI Adoption Often Fails in Organisations[08:22] – The Importance of Data Quality and Governance[12:35] – Aligning AI with Business Objectives[17:10] – AI Use Cases in Finance and Treasury[22:48] – Moving Beyond AI Experimentation[27:55] – Organisational Readiness and Change Management[32:20] – Human Judgment vs AI Decision-Making[36:45] – The Future of AI in Treasury and Finance[40:10] – Final Advice for Finance LeadersFollow Our Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetrosyan/Xebia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xebia/Follow Treasury Leaders:Website: https://corporate-treasury-101.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-leaders/Follow Our Hosts:Hussam Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussam-r-ali/Guillaume Jouvencel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-jouvencel/Jan-Willem Attevelt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attevelt/Philip Costa Hibberd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-costa-hibberd/GHA Marketing Website: https://ghapodcast.com/Automation Boutique Website: https://automationboutique.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------Get $100 off any AFP product, including their CTP Exam Prep Platform, using our discount code! Find this and More on our partner's pagehttps://corporate-treasury-101.com/partners-page/

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

Jason Jay Smart is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. Due to his work with the democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin, Smart was made persona non grata for life by Russia in 2010. Jason is a Special Correspondent at the Kyiv Post. It's the state of US support for Ukraine that we will discuss today.----------LINKS:https://jasonjaysmart.com/ https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/5 https://americanpoliticalservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/jasonjaysmarthttps://twitter.com/officejjsmart ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

Donald Trump's avalanche of unpopular ideas and failures has Republican senators livid and turning against him. Even senators who have distinguished themselves as enthusiastic suck-ups to Trump are voicing concerns about Trump's slush fund and the hardships Trump's economy is imposing on the American people. Senator Richard Blumenthal joins to discuss. The $1,776,000,000 that Donald Trump wants to distribute to his criminal political allies does not come from an insurance policy or a corporate entity. It is money from American taxpayers. Andrew Weissmann, former federal prosecutor and author of the newly released "Liar's Kingdom," discusses why Trump's fund shouldn't exist in the first place, even before any debate about who should benefit from it. Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton for Senate in Texas may have come too late to avoid the damage of a toxic primary battle. Chuck Rocha, Democratic strategist, and Mark McKinnon, former advisor to George W Bush and John McCain, discuss the Republican mess in Texas and why this year may be when conditions align to favor Democrats. With Donald Trump's approval rating sinking to historic lows, Rep. Brendan Boyle discusses how Democrats can take advantage of this opportunity.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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South Africa's crypto crackdown has sparked outrage among investors - but economist Dawie Roodt says Treasury is fighting technology it doesn't understand. In this wide-ranging interview, he unpacks stablecoins, tax fears, oil shocks, inflation risks and why the future of money could reshape banking, government control and the economy itself.

This episode is an honest reflection on something most men experience but rarely stop to question. Stress that never seems to switch off. Not because everything is falling apart, but because your mind never stops running. Thinking about what might happen. Running scenarios. Trying to solve problems that do not even exist yet. And in the process, slowly disconnecting from your own life. You are in the room, but you are not really there. You are with your family, but your mind is somewhere else. You are trying to relax, but you cannot switch off. This is how overthinking turns into stress, and how stress turns into burnout. Not overnight. But slowly, over time. In this episode, I talk through my own experience of this and the realisation that most of the pressure we feel is created in our own heads. We explore what it actually means to be present, how to stop living in the future, and why so many high performing men struggle to just be where they are. In this conversation, we explore: Why most of the stress you feel is based on things that never actually happen How overthinking pulls you out of the present moment and into constant pressure The impact this has on your relationships, your health, and your ability to enjoy life Why many men feel mentally exhausted even when nothing has gone wrong The difference between ambition and living in a constant state of tension How to start letting go of control and trusting that things will work out What it means to slow down, be present, and reconnect with your life again This is not about lowering your standards or losing your drive. It is about learning how to operate at a high level without sacrificing your peace, your energy, and your life in the process. If you feel overwhelmed, constantly switched on, or stuck in your own head, this episode will hit home. And if you recognise yourself in this, it might be time to reset how you are operating. If you want to take that further, you can start here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/5daymissionresetdetails If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you have not already, please rate and subscribe. It genuinely helps this message reach more men. Thank you for listening.

Most companies don't fail because they lack process. They fail because they keep the wrong ones alive for too long.Process starts as a survival tool. It reduces chaos, aligns people, and turns scattered effort into repeatable execution. But at scale, the same systems that create clarity slowly become the thing that blocks it. The real challenge isn't building structure, it's knowing when it stops serving the work.Chap Snowden, COO of AstroForge, has had to live inside that tension in one of the most extreme environments possible: building a company trying to mine asteroids. When your timeline is measured in mission cycles and your risks are existential, there's no room for process that exists “just because it used to work.”What emerges instead is a different operating principle: processes are temporary hypotheses. They exist to solve problems inside a specific window of time, sometimes 60 days, sometimes 180. After that, they either prove their value or they get removed without hesitation.This episode explores what it actually takes to build that kind of operating system in practice. Not in theory, not in frameworks, but in real organizational decision-making where speed, alignment, and clarity constantly collide.It's a conversation about how companies scale without calcifying, how leaders stay aligned when they don't always agree, and why the most dangerous thing in any growing organization is an unexamined process that no one remembers the origin of.Episode Highlights:[00:00] When processes quietly become the problem (and why most teams miss it) [03:53] From Banking to Building: The Search for Meaningful Systems[08:35] Choosing High-Binary Bets and Aligning Under Uncertainty [14:57] Disagree Fast, Design Light: The Minimum Viable Process Mindset[20:56] Minimum Viable Process: Killing Tribal Knowledge and Friction[24:16] Instructional Design and Respecting User Attention[27:06] Communication Speed Over Perfection[31:27] Bad Process Starts With Unclear ProblemKey TakeawaysProcess is temporary and should expire when the problem changesThe real failure in scaling is keeping outdated process too longMisalignment in mental models is a bigger problem than lack of effortMinimum viable process means only what is necessary for repeatabilitySpeed forces clarity and exposes weak assumptions earlyTribal knowledge does not scale and eventually breaks systemsOperations should be designed like product experiencesThe hardest skill in leadership is removing process not adding itIf this resonates with how you are thinking about leadership and scaling teams, subscribe for more conversations like this.Links & ResourcesChapman SnowdenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmansnowdenWebsite: https://www.astroforge.com/Matt GjertsenWebsite: https://www.bettereverydaystudios.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgjertsen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterEveryDayStudios

As companies rush to deploy agentic AI across their systems, these tools are moving beyond simple automation and starting to make real decisions, take actions, and access sensitive data with limited oversight. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw is joined by Gilad Shriki, co-founder of Descope, to break down the growing risks behind AI agents. From weak authentication models and API security gaps to data leakage and lack of visibility, they explore what happens when speed and innovation outpace governance and control. The conversation dives into real-world concerns, including agents chaining actions across multiple systems, the rise of shadow AI agents, and the challenge of accountability when something goes wrong. They also examine whether companies are ignoring the true cost of running AI at scale and what happens when the ROI question finally catches up. If your organization is deploying or considering AI agents, this is a critical reality check on what is working, what is risky, and what needs to change before things spin out of control. Watch more Today in Tech episodes for insights on AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology trends.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Don't Build on Borrowed Land: Smarter Content Strategies for Authors, Alyssa takes an honest and balanced look at platforms like Substack and social media. Are they worth using? Should authors go all in—or avoid them altogether? Alyssa shares the pros and cons of Substack, why platforms should be tools instead of foundations, and how to use them strategically without losing control of your content or audience. Learn how to build a content ecosystem that supports long-term growth while still taking advantage of the visibility and connection platforms can offer.

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Inflation is accelerating again, and investors are starting to question whether the Federal Reserve still has a path to contain it.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the hotter-than-expected April inflation report as rising energy, food, and housing costs push inflation further away from the Fed's target and reignite fears of a prolonged inflation cycle.Also covered:Why markets suddenly believe rate cuts are off the tableThe growing fear that inflation expectations are becoming embedded againHow the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to threaten global energy supplyWhy some analysts see uncomfortable parallels to the 1970sMichael Burry's latest warning about AI-driven market excessThe debate over whether today's AI spending boom is becoming inflationaryWhy major tech companies are spending hundreds of billions to stay competitive in AIThe worsening financial outlook for Social Security and government deficitsHow higher inflation and interest rates could reshape the economy for yearsWhy the next phase of inflation may be far more difficult to contain than the last one.

We all know building a game studio is a challenge, but often don't realize the bigger challenge is keeping it alive. Because it's rarely a big mistake that brings a studio down, it's the smaller decisions that do it, leaving us wondering where things went wrong. So today, we unpack what sustainable studio growth actually looks like, so you can grow with confidence, stay true to your vision, and keep on track so you never lose control of what you worked so hard to build. Episode Shownotes Link: https://rengenmarketing.com/453

What are you carrying that God never asked you to carry?In this closing message of the Name the Chain series, Pastor Chrissy Cole teaches on the chain of control and the fear underneath it. Control can sound like responsibility, protection, or wisdom, but it often reveals where we are struggling to trust God.Through Proverbs 3 and the example of Jesus, this message invites us to surrender our fears, release what we cannot control, seek God before we lead, and trust Him with the outcome. The burden was never meant to crush you. Jesus offers rest, freedom, and a lighter way to live. (00:00) - Closing the Name the Chain Series (00:44) - Control Is Rooted in Fear (02:39) - Mother's Day, Pressure, and Letting Go (04:29) - Humanity's Deep Need for Control (05:20) - How Control Connects to Every Chain (06:57) - The First Step to Freedom (07:30) - Control Reveals a Struggle With Trust (10:39) - Overwhelm Triggers the Need for Control (12:04) - Becoming Experts at Losing Control (12:35) - Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart (13:46) - Surrender All Your Fears (17:43) - Surrender What You Cannot Control (20:55) - What Are You Carrying (24:40) - Surrender Your Need to Lead (29:03) - Surrender the Outcome (34:29) - Jesus Offers Rest for the Heavy Burdened (37:02) - An Invitation to Surrender

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A free cup of water turned into gunfire—and it's raising bigger questions than just “was it worth it?”In this episode of The Ebone Zone, we break down a shocking incident at a Taco Bell in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a dispute over a customer allegedly filling a water cup with soda escalated into violence. What started as a minor policy violation quickly spiraled into a confrontation that ended with shots fired, injuries, and criminal charges. We dig into what really happened, how everyday tensions can explode into life-threatening situations, and what this says about conflict, authority, and escalation in today's world.Is this about rules being enforced—or emotions being unchecked? This Week's Featured Hashtag#MyFavouriteJuiceIsSend a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the showIf you have questions or comments email ebonezonepodcast@yahoo.com Follow the Ebone Zone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialEBZLike the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

Growing a cleaning company sounds great until the team gets bigger, cleaners are spread across different job sites, and you no longer personally know every person representing your company. In part two of Mike's conversation with Luke Embree, they talk about what changes when a cleaning company goes from $1M to $5M — especially around culture, values, and keeping the team aligned when the owner is not in the room every day. The Problem With Growth Nobody Talks About When Luke grew Commercial Cleaning with Commonwealth to around 65 team members, the challenge was not just getting more contracts or hiring more cleaners. The bigger question became: how do you keep the same culture when the company is no longer small enough for the owner to personally touch everything? At the beginning, culture is easy. You know everyone. Everyone knows you. Your values get passed around naturally because the team is close to you. But once cleaners are working across multiple locations, and some employees barely interact with you, culture needs more than good intentions. Core Values Cannot Just Live in the Interview Luke shares that one of the best decisions he made early on was building the company around short, clear values: show up, do good, make money, and empower others. Those values helped with hiring, retention, and client fit. But as the company grows, values can start to drift. Mike points out that core values become even more important as the company gets bigger, not less. It is easy to think values are "soft" compared to sales, hiring, and operations, but for seven-figure cleaning companies, values become part of the operating system. Weekly Meetings, Monthly Parties, Quarterly Reviews Mike gives Luke a simple rhythm for keeping culture alive: -Weekly meetings. -Monthly parties. -Quarterly reviews. The point is not to make the company feel corporate. The point is to create repeated moments where people hear the values, see them recognized, and understand what the company actually rewards. Weekly meetings should be short and mostly focused on core values, not endless admin. Monthly parties should feel like something people want to attend, not something they are pressured into. Quarterly reviews give the owner or leadership team a structured way to talk about values, attendance, feedback, performance, and fit. Build Culture Before You Need It One of the strongest ideas from this episode is that cleaning owners should not wait until they have a big team to build culture. Mike compares it to budgeting. You do not get rich first and then start budgeting. You build the habit first, and that helps create the result. Same with culture. You do not wait until you have a large team and then suddenly try to install values. You build the culture early so the team can grow into it. That is the part most owners miss. Culture is not something you fix after the company gets messy. It is something you build before the mess shows up. Give People Responsibility Earlier Mike also talks about giving cleaners more authority earlier than most owners are comfortable with. That means employees helping with group interviews, one-on-one interviews, working interviews, training, and even leading meetings when needed. The idea is not to dump responsibility on people randomly. It is to build a company where power is not trapped with the owner or one manager. When good people are trusted early, a lot of them rise. When everyone has to wait for the owner or supervisor to make every decision, the business just creates a new bottleneck. Supervisors Are Not Always Freedom One of Mike's stronger points is that a lot of owners think the answer is finding the perfect ops manager or supervisor. But that can just move the bottleneck. If the owner was the choke point before, and now the supervisor is the choke point, the business is not really free. It just depends on a different person. Mike's preference is decentralized power: a team where people understand the values, know how to do the work, and can make decisions without needing constant babysitting. Podcast Show Notes Growing your cleaning company sounds great. More cleaners. More job sites. More revenue. But what happens when the team gets bigger and the owner starts losing touch with the people actually doing the work? In part two of Mike's conversation with Luke Embree, they talk about how to grow a cleaning company without losing control of the culture. Luke has grown Commercial Cleaning with Commonwealth to around 65 team members and is looking toward the next stage: going from $1M to $5M. Mike breaks down why culture cannot just be something you mention during the interview, how weekly meetings and quarterly reviews help reinforce values, and why giving employees more responsibility earlier can actually create more freedom for the owner. This episode is for cleaning company owners who are growing, hiring, and realizing that a bigger team does not automatically mean more control.  

Independent podcasters are slowly losing control of their reach. In this episode, the PMS cast and crew talk with podcasting veteran Rob Greenlee about RSS, platform control, and AI-generated content. They explore why creators are being pushed into closed systems, how video and API distribution could erode podcasting's open foundation, and why trust keeps surfacing as the real problem underneath everything. The conversation also covers AI creeping into production, cloned voices, and the feeling many creators share when the tools move faster than they can keep up. You won't leave with easy answers, but you'll probably think differently about who actually owns your audience and your future in podcasting.Episode Highlights:[01:51] Rob Greenlee Joins[02:10] Podcasting 2.0 Fringe Debate[04:55] Podcasting 2.0 Explained[08:49] Rob's Podcasting Origin Story[11:40] Is RSS Still the Heart?[14:57] APIs, HLS, and Platform Control[24:58] What This Means for Indies[28:15] AI in Podcasting: Trust and Slop[37:16] Disclosure and Labeling Standards[43:49] Wins of the Week Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Content Creators Accountant:contentcreatorsaccountant.comAI disclosure guidance site:shouldidisclose.aiFeature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Is the initiative on the Ukraine war slipping out of Russian president Vladimir Putin's hands? And how has the US-Israel war on Iran affected Moscow? The economic crisis is tightening, and Moscow and St Petersburg are increasingly subject to lengthy internet and mobile blackouts. Fearing Ukrainian drone attacks, Russia has vastly scaled down its traditional celebration of military power – the Victory Day parade – while Putin is reported to be increasingly isolated, micromanaging the war from an assortment of bunkers. Bronwen Maddox talks to Grégoire Roos, director of Chatham House's Europe and Russia and Eurasia programmes, and associate fellow John Lough. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Stephen Farrell.   Chatham House's latest: Comment | China will benefit from the Iran war, regardless of any deal between Trump and Tehran Comment | Germany rearms – but can it lead? Europe's hesitant superpower in waiting Comment | A naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz should learn these lessons Magazine issue | Spring issue of The World Today Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

In this episode, Jim and Nick walk through the real mechanics behind Infinite Banking and answer the questions that usually trip people up. You'll quickly learn that it's not about finding the "best policy". Really, it''s about building a system you actually use. They break down why whole life is the preferred platform, why most alternatives fail over time, and how control, guarantees, and behavior determine outcomes. You don't build wealth by owning a policy. A policy won't do it. You build wealth by moving money through a system you control. Key Takeaways: - Infinite Banking is a process, not a product - Whole life is the platform, but behavior drives the outcome - "Buy term and invest the difference" ignores control and real-world use - Policy loans let your money keep compounding while in motion - Wealth is built through control and velocity of capital, not accumulation Chapters 00:00 How It All Comes Together 02:59 Process vs Product 06:02 Why "Buy Term Invest the Difference" Fails 10:53 The Multiple Layers of Return 17:17 Borrowing vs Losing Control 20:27 What Happens in a Crash 25:06 Where Your Money Actually Sits 28:33 Whole Life vs Universal Life 34:45 Are You Too Late to Start? ______________________________ If you're ready to breakaway and start making real wealth, then join our free community.  Get access to new daily content, on-demand courses on how money works and Infinite Banking, a Q&A video library, reading library, worksheets, calculators, and more.  

A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM. Plus: the UAE quits Opec, the UK’s deepening political crisis and Nasa’s bid to buy more time for Voyager 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore how the Essential Leader hands off responsibility effectively and avoids the “I'll just do it myself” trap. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores why it is essential to maintain accountability and quality, without obsessing and micromanaging. Rob Artigo: Many leaders say that they delegate, but secretly they're thinking it'll be faster if I just do it […]

The global economy runs on one thing: the US dollar. What happens when trust in that system starts to crack? In this episode, we go deep into the mechanics of global finance, from dollar “swap lines” to shadow banking, to explain how the United States became the financial centre of the world, and why that dominance may now be under threat. At the heart of it all is a simple but unsettling reality: America doesn't just produce goods, it produces money. The rest of the world needs dollars to trade, invest, and survive financial shocks. That gives the US enormous power, but also creates dangerous imbalances. We explore how decades of financialisation have concentrated wealth and influence in a small group of investors, reshaping both the American economy and global politics. Meanwhile, rising geopolitical tensions, particularly around Iran, raise a bigger question: could a single strategic misstep do to the US what the Suez Crisis did to Britain, quietly ending its era of dominance? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part three of the "The Battle Belongs To The Lord" series. Pastor Richard finishes the series talking about CONTROL. He shows you have to LOSE CONTROL, loosen your grip, in order to RELEASE IT TO GOD.

Most people who feel stuck, angry, or burned out are not dealing with what they think they are dealing with. That is the throughline of Episode 538, a conversation that starts with the aftermath of the 1% Conference in Chicago and goes somewhere much deeper. CJ's wife Candis Quinney walks in fresh off one of the most powerful 1% Conferences the S2S family has ever put together, and her presence immediately changes the energy in the room. Candis is not here as a plus one. She is building something, a movement for women who are done performing, done pretending, and done settling for a version of life that looks good on the outside and feels hollow on the inside. Her story, including a moment of sitting in a closet with everything she was supposed to want and still breaking down, is the kind of honesty that most people spend their whole lives avoiding. It is also exactly why we named this episode what we named it. Before the episode even gets rolling, Karl opens with a reframe that sets the tone for everything that follows: God does not always allow the pain. Sometimes it is just our decisions. What is remarkable is that He works through it anyway. ET's conference debrief becomes one of the most honest moments in recent S2S memory. He traces his lifelong anger back to its real source, being uprooted from Chicago as a kid, losing his cousin-brothers, resenting a stepfather he never asked for, and spending decades needing to control everything because nobody was ever in control for him. The breakthrough comes when he finally connects the dots and realizes the plan he spent years fighting against was actually the plan that made him who he is. The episode also goes deep on DeDe's gift, her ability to see what no one else sees, illustrated through the story of Donovan, a child in their church navigating an impossible situation while his younger brother fights kidney failure. It is a quiet masterclass in what it looks like to show up for people with your actual gifts, not just your checkbook. If you are a woman who has ever smiled through something that was breaking you, this one is going to meet you exactly where you are. And if you have ever chased a life that looked right on paper and still felt empty behind closed doors, pull up a chair. This conversation was made for you. In this episode: Chapters 00:00:00 Opening: God's Plan Despite Our Decisions 00:00:55 Welcome and Team Introductions: Post-1% Conference Reflections 00:02:49 Conference Takeaways: Building Your Own Table With People You Trust 00:04:18 Behind the Scenes: The Real Work of Live Events That Nobody Sees 00:16:02 The Commonality of Humanity: We All Want the Five Pillars 00:17:17 Candice's Mission: The Off-Ramp for Women Who Have Everything But Aren't Enjoying It 00:05:18 DeDe's Role: The Eye That Catches What Everyone Else Misses 00:09:49 The Phone Detox Challenge: Too Much Access to Everything 00:21:58 Candis' Story: Forgiving Her Father and the Optical Illusion of Life 00:27:09 The Wedding Day Decision: Moving As If You Already Have the Relationship You Want 00:30:36 The Truth About Candice's Father: When the Answer Still Isn't What You Hoped For 00:36:58 Eric's Story: I Still Don't Have Good Parents 00:38:32 The Joseph Revelation: God Allowed This to Happen So You Could Save Others 00:39:15 The Bruce Banner Effect: When Unresolved Trauma Makes You Someone You Don't Like 00:43:13 The American Dream Versus the Divine Calling: Stop Comparing Your Life 00:53:25 Losing Control and Finding God: When DD Took Over the Conference 00:55:00 The Healing Begins When You Realize Your Parents Were Broken Too 00:57:49 Closing: You Don't Want to Be Me, You Want to Be on Stage Never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@SecretToSuccess?sub_confirmation=1 Join the S2S Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/s2spodcast IG: @s2spodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: Search "Secret to Success" on Apple Podcasts Secret to Success is hosted by Eric Thomas, Karl Phillips, CJ Quinney, and Jemal King.

Tyler Johnston shares how Mercer Transportation has grown and sustained one of the country's most driver-centric models. He'll cover how operational discipline, technology adoption, and a commitment to owner-operator success have shaped their approach to fleet management at scale. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers powerful questions from high-level operators in this Ask Me Anything session, focusing on the real challenges of scaling dental practices. He dives into overcoming founder dependency, building a strong executive team, and creating systems that drive accountability without sacrificing culture.  Mark also shares practical strategies for adding production days without burning out your team, structuring lean and profitable schedules, and transitioning out of the day-to-day firefighting role. From leadership development to operational efficiency, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help practice owners grow sustainably while maintaining control and clarity. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Stepping out of the day-to-day work is not just an operations change. It is a leadership change. Caleb talks with Ryan Markewich of RMark Coaching in Canada about what it really takes to move from being the person doing the work to becoming the person leading the business. Drawing from his experience building a successful landscaping company, Ryan explains how open-book management, shared financial visibility, and a clear long-term vision helped create a stronger team and a more scalable company. The conversation centers on a challenge many owners face: staying trapped in the field while trying to grow. Ryan breaks down how business owners can begin shifting their focus toward strategy, management, and culture by helping employees understand how the company works and what success looks like. Covered in this episode: • Why leadership and personal growth set the ceiling for business growth • How sharing financial goals and performance metrics helps employees understand the bigger picture • What open-book management can do for accountability and team buy-in • Why a detailed long-term vision makes decision-making easier • How realistic expectations and a two- to three-year timeline support lasting culture change • Why training and empowering team members is essential for stepping out of field operations • How clearer standards can help owners regain control of their time and personal lives This episode offers a practical look at how to build a business that does not depend on the owner being everywhere at once. Listen for a grounded perspective on leadership, growth, and creating a company your team can help carry forward. Connect with Auman Landscape

For most advisory firm founders, letting go without losing control feels like an impossible balance, but in this episode of Building The Billion Dollar Business, financial advisor coach Ray Sclafani makes a compelling case that the tension between letting go and maintaining control is not a leadership weakness, it is a structural problem with a clear solution. Most founders do not have a succession problem. They have a control problem. Too many decisions still flow through one person. Too many client relationships still depend on one voice. Too much authority sits in one seat. The answer is not exit planning or succession timelines. It is something more deliberate and more powerful: internal transfers of trust. The intentional and visible movement of leadership, authority, and decision-making to the next generation that can be done in a way that builds confidence in everyone around you rather than concern.What you will learn in this episodeHow reframing succession as continuity changes everything for founders, clients, and team membersWhat internal transfers of trust are, why they are different from delegation, and why they must happen before any external trust transfer with clients can be completeWhy trust does not transfer well under pressure and why orderly, intentional transfers work so differentlyThe 90-day leadership review framework and why every quarter is the right time to revisit how authority is distributed inside your firmWhy letting clients see next generation leaders driving decisions, even imperfect ones, builds client confidence rather than concernThe actionable exercise Ray recommends: list your top ten recurring decisions and identify two to three to intentionally transfer this yearKey insight from this episodeContinuity is not a sign that you as a founder are exiting. It is a signal that the firm is strong, sustainable, and enduring. Letting go when done well is not loss. It is leadership in its absolutely purest form.The three shifts every founder must makeFrom operator to steward -> problem solver to context setter -> CEO to chairman of the boardActionable exercise from this episodeList the top ten recurring decisions that fall onto your plate right nowIdentify two to three you will intentionally commit to transferring to others this yearDefine what evidence you will draw on to know the trust you are placing in others is workingCoaching questions for reflectionWhich decisions still come to you by default rather than by design?What responsibilities could be transferred this year with the right trust in place?Where are you holding on because it feels familiar rather than necessary?How visible is leadership authority beyond you to clients and team members?What would continuity look like if it were fully operationalized in your firm?Resources mentionedArthur Brooks — From Strength to StrengthMarshall Goldsmith — What Got You Here Won't Get You ThereBuilding the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Stress is something we all face but it was never meant to control our lives.In this message, Pastor Morgan continues our “Stressed” series by unpacking what stress really is, why we've normalized it, and what Scripture teaches us to actually do with it.Through a powerful and personal story, you'll be reminded that you can love Jesus deeply and still feel stressed—and that doesn't mean you're failing.More importantly, you'll learn how to cast your burdens onto God, release control, and trust Him as your sustainer.If you've been carrying more than you were meant to, this message is for you.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome + Continuing the “Stressed” Series 0:26 – Heart Behind the Series + Next Generation Vision 1:04 – “I'm Just a Little Stressed…” 1:53 – “I'm Good, Just Busy” (What It Really Means) 2:20 – We've Normalized Stress 3:05 – You Can Love Jesus and Still Feel Stressed 4:15 – Defining Stress 5:05 – Stress Is Not Sin or Weakness 5:39 – The Tension: Stress Is Normal but Not Meant to Rule You 6:50 – Personal Story: Unexpected Health Scare 9:01 – What Stress Revealed 10:18 – Losing Control in the Moment 12:11 – Doctor's Advice + Reality Check 13:06 – The Danger of Normalizing Stress 14:13 – Key Truth: Stress Doesn't Ask for Permission 14:33 – Choosing Where You Put the Weight

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I'm joined by Chris Wang—co-founder and CEO of Shimmer and creator of the Indie ADHD support app—to explore the fast-moving world of AI and what it actually means for ADHD brains. We get real about the tension so many of us feel: can technology truly support executive function, decision-making, and organization, or is it just adding more overwhelm?Chris shares how her late ADHD diagnosis completely shifted her perspective on productivity, and we dig into how to navigate tools, goals, and AI in a way that actually works for your brain. If you've ever felt stuck in analysis paralysis with too many options—or unsure how to use AI without spiraling—this conversation will help you simplify, refocus, and move forward with more intention. Episode Highlights[00:20] - Why AI feels both exciting and overwhelming for ADHD brains[01:51] - Chris's late ADHD diagnosis and how it reshaped her view of productivity[04:14] - The real reason technology can increase overwhelm (and how to avoid it)[05:56] - “Start with the end in mind” and why direction matters more than perfection[07:31] - Odyssey planning: designing multiple futures instead of one rigid path[10:23] - Letting go of all-or-nothing thinking and embracing flexible goals[13:43] - Where AI actually helps ADHD (and where it adds noise)[15:14] - Why “done is better than perfect” when choosing productivity tools[19:20] - How Indie helps you prioritize what actually matters[22:47] - Energy accounting: managing tasks based on your mental bandwidth[24:10] - Guardrails to prevent AI from becoming a hyperfocus trap[26:15] - When AI supports growth vs. when it replaces critical thinking[30:21] - The future of ADHD + AI: leveling the playing field[35:43] - The one mindset shift to reduce overwhelm with tech and toolsLinks & ResourcesChris Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the leading coaching platform for teens and adults with ADHD, which has supported over 80,000 coaching sessions to date. She also leads Indy by Shimmer, a free ADHD support app that launched this January. After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Chris founded Shimmer to help build a more neuro-inclusive world. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for her work transforming ADHD support.IG: @adhd.christalThank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD. 

This morning, we break down the latest in the Iran war as the situation grows more volatile by the day. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, raising the risk of major escalation and sending shockwaves through global markets. At the same time, the messaging from the Trump administration continues to shift, offering little clarity on strategy or next steps, while late-night social posts add to the sense of confusion. It's becoming harder to tell what's policy and what's reaction. With Don appearing on Sherri this morning, we're joined by guest hosts Reecie Colbert and Clay Cane to make sense of the chaos and ask the key question: does anyone actually have a handle on what's happening? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Sundays. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/DON for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange mix of moments starts to reveal something deeper about where we're at, from online figures facing consequences once narratives shift, to technology crossing lines that once felt unthinkable. At the same time, public anger is no longer contained to comment sections, spilling out onto the streets and into everyday life, as scenes of confrontation, disorder and collapse hint at a culture that feels increasingly unstable and harder to hold together.  Download Rumble Wallet and step away from the big banks --- for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/russell If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need  

We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse Contact our Counseling Team The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

2. Gaius identifies defeatism in the current "emperor's" behavior, citing his attacks on the media, allies, and his own team as evidence of losing control. Germanicus suggests the emperor has entered a paranoid phase where the war has slipped away, leaving only the options of defeat or catastrophe. The military is reportedly leaking information to distance itself from the administration's failing strategy. A comparison is drawn to Nero, who lashed out at his inner circle and supporters, such as Tucker Carlson, as his authority crumbled. Because the emperor lacks a military background, he is perceived as being "at sea" and unable to manage the complex dynamics of the conflict. Without a "Plan B," the speakers predict endless escalationuntil one or both sides collapse, an event that could shake the United States to its core. (2)1900 GREAT NATIONS

The Real Test of Your Character Is Not in Calm Moments, It Is in Conflict. In this mashup episode, I bring together three of the most powerful voices on communication and human behavior I have ever had on the show: Jefferson Fisher, Chuck Wisner, and Charles Duhigg. What we unpack in this conversation can literally change your marriage, your leadership, your parenting, and your business. Because the truth is this: most people do not lose opportunities because they lack talent. They lose them because they lose control in crucial conversations. Jefferson breaks down why trying to win an argument often means losing something far more valuable. He shares practical language you can use in heated moments to de-escalate tension and maintain your authority without overpowering someone else. Chuck goes deeper into the emotional layers of conflict and explains how most disagreements are not about the surface issue at all. They are about identity, safety, and being heard. When you understand that, you stop reacting and start leading. Charles Duhigg takes us into the science of conversations. He explains how high conflict exchanges are often driven by unseen scripts running in the background of our minds. When you learn to identify those patterns, you gain leverage. You stop being hijacked by emotion and start asking better questions. And when you ask better questions, you get better outcomes. What I love about this mashup is that it is not theory. It is tactical. You are going to hear exact phrases, exact strategies, and exact mindset shifts that allow you to stay calm when someone else is not. If you want to become more influential, more respected, and more effective in every area of your life, you must master the ability to handle high conflict conversations without losing yourself in the process. This is about control. Not controlling other people. Controlling you. Key Takeaways: Why trying to win an argument usually costs you influence The power of saying less and listening more in heated moments How to respond without escalating tension The hidden emotional drivers underneath most conflicts Practical phrases that instantly lower defensiveness How to maintain authority without overpowering someone Why calm energy is the ultimate competitive advantage in communication If you can stay composed when others lose control, you separate yourself instantly. The world is full of loud voices. The leaders are the ones who remain steady. Also don't miss out on MAXOUT2026: Once a year, I open my home for an intimate one-day experience unlike anything else I do. This year, I'm making it even smaller, just 15 to 18 people. Together, we'll dive deep into the exact strategies I use to plan, visualize, and design the best year of my life and yours. If you're ready to Max Out your future, join me at ⁠Maxout2026.com⁠ for a life-changing day you'll never forget. ⁠