Podcasts about managing life

Some days feel like everything hits at once—a demanding workload that keeps growing, a coworker who pushes boundaries, unfinished conversations waiting at home, and financial pressures that seem to tighten by the day. It's the kind of day that leaves you mentally stretched and wishing for just five minutes to breathe. In those moments, the idea of separating your stress into manageable pieces feels unrealistic. Yet the truth is that learning how to compartmentalize your stress can be one of the most powerful ways to protect your energy, your clarity, and your relationships. Today, we're going to talk about what that actually looks like—not ignoring problems but giving each one its proper place so it doesn't spill into everything else. This is especially important during the holidays as this episode is released. We'll walk through practical strategies that help you regain control of your mindset, your time, and the moving parts of your life that often feel overwhelming. See full article with free download here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/compartmentalizing-stress/ For Power of After Consulting GPT-free access: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-691787898e8881919af941dc6a84c40b-power-of-after-consulting-gpt Click here for Personalized Mentorship: https://goalsforyourlife.com/personalized-mentorship  Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com #mentalclarity #managestress #timemanagement #managestress #recoverymoments CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Stress Management Techniques 01:57 - Compartmentalizing Stress Effectively 06:34 - Mindset Control Strategies 11:54 - Scheduling for Stress Relief 12:47 - Time Blocking Methods 13:58 - Daily Anchors for Stability 16:28 - Micro-Compartmentalization Tips 17:50 - Managing Life's Details 21:40 - Importance of Recovery Moments 23:35 - Practical Stress Management Blueprint 25:31 - Final Thoughts on Stress 26:44 - Contact Information for Deborah 27:52 - Thank You for Watching

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: How companies succeed in focus, diversification and choosing the right partners - Experience with interviews, talks, live demos and media skills - AI strategy and the future of local LLMs - Learning environments, active thinking and meaningful education

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Innovation, live Demos and leadership - AI Bubble, automation and the future of work - Company building and management - Global technology and development - Computational curiosities and fun ideas

Hang with us Social Work gals as we chat about big life transitions and audacious dreams.Jill Mattiga and I have known each other since our wild and crazy college days and over the years of becoming clinical social workers while having babies we continue to root for each other.Jill walks us through her journey of motherhood and self discovery of who she wanted to be in this world.A new renowned dream and goal emerged as she went through the process and struggle of getting pregnant and having babies. Jill realized there is not enough support through this journey of motherhood, and decided she will create that!Jill is now devoted to creating a community and safe place for women through all parts of the motherhood journey to feel supported and guided to build their own foundation to create a beautiful life for themselvesJill is living proof of this as well as having the skills therapeutically to help woman.I am so honored and excited to introduce Jill Mittiga as not only my friend but to support her in the lunching of her private practice as a clinicalsocial worker in the parinatal world.you can find Jill on all things social as Jillian Mittiga:website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jillian-mittiga-batavia-ny/1157979Instagram: jmitt014Facebook: Jillian Mittiga

In 1988, William Post won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania lottery.  A year later, he was $1 million in debt.  First, he splurged: houses, cars, a plane. Then a former girlfriend sued him for a third of his winnings. His brother was arrested and convicted for hiring a hitman to kill Post and his then-wife in hopes that he'd inherit a share. And after sinking money into a failing family business, Post spent time in jail for firing a gun over the head of a bill collector.  In the end, Post said he was happier living quietly on $450 a month and food stamps than he was when he was rich.  Post's story is an extreme example of the bad decisions and bad luck that leave so many lotto winners wishing they'd never won at all. But while you're more likely to be struck by lightning than hit the winning numbers, an inheritance, a promotion, a legal settlement, selling a business, and reaching retirement can all create significant windfall scenarios as well.  On today's show, we offer some tips on how to manage life-changing money, including tax planning, dealing with friends and family, and the kind of team that can help you protect your assets. 

In this episode of Change Your Game with GTD, Jenny Costelloe shares a powerful GTD journey: leading a global organisation, navigating a sudden breast-cancer diagnosis, and rebuilding her career with intention.

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Education and self-learning - Patents and the innovation process - Computational thinking - Philosophy and ethics of AI - Decision-making and collaboration

Let me know your thoughts on the show and what topic you would like me to discuss next.In this episode of the Revolutionary Man Podcast, host Alain Dumonceaux joins Mark Collins, founder of Life Mastery, to explore how men can break free from default living and step into their true potential. Key points include identifying and overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of living by design rather than by default, the role of faith in personal transformation, and practical strategies for mastering thoughts, words, and actions. Mark also shares his personal journey and insights on expanding one's capacity and envisioning a purpose-driven life. Key moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction: Are You Ready for More?02:43 Meet Mark Collins: Life Mastery Coach06:28 Living by Design, Not by Default08:34 The Power of Identity15:45 Incorporating Faith into Life Mastery21:21 Expanding Your Capacity30:20 The Importance of Mentorship and Scripture36:17 Conclusion: Mastering Your LifeHow to reach Mark:Website: http://freedom-for-life.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedForLife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_freedomforlife_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1A7tteCrpLj_d9ejzDWRgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-collins-freedom-for-life Support the showThanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast. For more information about our programs, please use the links below to learn more about us. It could be the step that changes your life. Want to be a guest on The Revolutionary Man Podcast? Send Alain Dumonceaux a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/revolutionarymanpodcast

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Early academic experiences - Innovation and business dynamics - Evaluating AI companies and tools - AI Regulation - Career advice in a changing tech job market

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Choosing the right college - Early business lessons & company mission - Balancing leadership with personal projects - Software risks & bug management - The role of AI in business.

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Using AI in daily work and research - Interfaces and the adoption of AI technology - Computation and the future of algorithms - Modern day skills and computational thinking - Productivity and procrastination - Innovation, markets, and globalization

Colm Kieran of The Next Steps joins Jess to explain how his platform takes the stress out of the admin that comes when someone passes away.

In this powerful episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host and survivor Rick Bangs sits down with Dr. Brian Zheng of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School to explore a deeply personal yet often overlooked topic: life after a radical cystectomy. Dr. Zheng shares candid insights on the different types of incontinence, how they uniquely affect men and women, and—most importantly—practical tips and treatment options that can dramatically improve quality of life. From behavioral changes and physical therapy to products, medications, and surgical solutions, this episode arms listeners with actionable advice and much-needed hope. If you or a loved one are living with a neobladder, this is an essential listen.

In this episode, I'm joined by a very special guest who has become a friend and inspiration in both life and business. Nate Horner with Horner Equine joins us for this episode as we dig into the mindset and habits that it takes to run a successful cattle and horse operation, as well as a thriving veterinary clinic. As a self-proclaimed 'recovering perfectionist,' Nate shares the strategies that have helped him find balance in his personal and professional life, all while continuing to become a better husband, father, friend and colleague each and every day. This episode is packed full of insightful takeaways and words to live by―you don't want to miss it!

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of the Tom the Trainer Fitness Over 40 Podcast, I sit down with IFBB Pro and transformation coach Jeff Later for a deeply needed conversation on what it really means to be a high-performing man in your 40s. While we both have built careers around physical fitness, this episode goes far beyond the gym to explore the emotional weight that many men silently carry, especially those juggling business, fatherhood, marriage, and the unspoken pressure to “have it all together.”Jeff and I open up about the emotional toll of always being the strong one, the stigma around seeking support, and why so many men crash silently under the weight of expectations. We discuss how therapy, journaling, vulnerability, and boundary-setting aren't signs of weakness, but real tools for self-mastery and long-term growth. From the rise in male suicides to the burnout that happens when physical health is pursued without emotional care, this episode challenges the outdated definitions of masculinity and offers real pathways to healing, strength, and wholeness.If you're a man in your 30s, 40s, or 50s who's quietly carrying more than you're sharing, or a partner trying to understand that weight better, this conversation offers the kind of honesty, reflection, and guidance most men never get to hear but desperately need.Tune in and follow Jeff on his socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflater/And if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Trainer Mouland, or book a Free Strategy Call

Megan, a fellow Long Covid sufferer, joins me to finish our discussion on strategies for living at home with a chronic illnessThanks for listening. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review!

Megan, a fellow Long Covid sufferer, joins me as we discuss strategies we have used to manage life while housebound with a chronic illness.Thanks for listening. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review!

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Wolfram Summer School - Computational thinking and education - Parenting and learning from family - Project habits, curiosity and life decisions

In this episode of The Council of Dudes, we sit down with G Santana from The Dad's Group Chat Podcast to explore what it really means to show up as a man in today's world. We get into fatherhood, masculinity, healing through nature, and why sometimes the best answers come from silence and stillness. This one's raw, reflective, and real. Tap in.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#206: Sarah Rugg is an author, entrepreneur and an expert in outsourcing, virtual assistance and life admin.  She explains how to free up your time through delegating time consuming tasks, what your own personal assistant can do, and how much it costs to hire a virtual assistant. What you'll learn[01:47] What a virtual assistant is and what their work life looks like. [02:39] How a virtual assistant can help you. [04:46] How Sarah started her own virtual assistant business. [06:50] How to have a good relationship with your virtual assistant. [08:02] How common having an assistant for your personal life is. [09:17] Why more people have personal assistants. [10:15] The average age of people who have personal assistants. [11:22] The areas of your personal life a virtual assistant can help with. [13:42] The unexpected  tasks virtual assistants can help with. [15:16] The limits of using a virtual assistant. [17:30] How to overcome middle class guilt. [21:06] How people's lives have been improved through having a virtual assistant. [22:17] How to know a specific virtual assistant is a good fit for you. [23:20] How specific you need to be with your requirements for a virtual assistant. [27:25] The amount of time it takes to get set up with a virtual assistant. [30:00] The importance of giving your virtual assistant feedback. [34:35] The pros and cons of using an overseas virtual assistant. [37:52] How much it costs to get a virtual assistant. [39:05] How to work out the ROI of a personal assistant. [40:50] How virtual assistants can leverage AI. [44:43] How to see if using a virtual assistant is right for you.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.LoomMoonpigTodoistFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/managing-life-admin-without-the-overwhelm-buying-back-your-time-with-a-virtual-assistantRe-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Building companies that do real science - New frontiers in science, complex systems and generative art - Risks of algorithmic trading and LLMs in finance - Balancing science and profits - Blockchain ideas that aren't just buzzwords

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaTopics discussed: Starting and funding a biotech company - Thinking clearly and building ideas from scratch - Getting better at asking questions - Is college still worth it? - The future of remote workspaces - Words, language and how we talk.

"We all have our own thing, and we all have to make that decision every day about what's in it for us, is it worth it, and is it worth my time." Notable Moments 00:36 When to Say Yes or No 03:22 Invitations Increase with Familiarity 08:02 Facing Life's Tough Challenges 12:14 Managing Life's Responsibilities 14:17 Get Organized for Success Sometimes, the most powerful tool you have is a simple “no.” During my years at Disney, I learned that it's okay to not say yes to every opportunity. The more important thing is knowing which doors to walk through and which ones to keep closed. Success isn't about overloading your calendar. It's about making conscious choices so your time and energy add up to something worthwhile. I've seen leaders rise by grabbing big opportunities. Djuan Rivers seemed to say yes to challenging new roles again and again. He didn't accept every little invitation though. He chose the moves that advanced his career and expanded his world. On the flip side, I said no to a lot of late-night banquets and endless committees so I could be ready for what really mattered the next day. It comes down to this: “Is it worth it?” That's the question I challenge myself with all the time. The best use of your time is investing in things that help you grow, personally and professionally. Say yes to the adventure, the project, or the role that stretches you, but don't be afraid to save your time for when it counts. And here's another secret: A big part of making your life easier is tackling the hard things head-on. Write down the tough conversations you're avoiding, make a plan, and just get it done. Don't let the easy distractions pile up and rob you of bigger opportunities. Master the art of yes and no—your energy, focus, and future will thank you. Resources The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.  

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaQuestions include: Did you see the recent news about the dire wolves coming back from extinction? Is there a genuine business for bringing back extinct animals?  - There are also scientists making hybrids by injecting extinct animal DNA into modern animals. Recently they made woolly mice. - But would our atmosphere sustain dinosaur life, considering there was more oxygen back then? - At the remarkable age of 15, you began doing things that many would consider grown-up. I'm just curious as to how you went about attacking things that you simply felt like attacking. There are some people who wonder about stuff but don't necessarily know where to begin. How did you get so emboldened, if you can recall what that felt like? - I am curious about the "health trackers" you currently use (without revealing anything too personal!). I see at the time, you used a Fitbit Charge 2 and ServiceConnect, etc. Do you still use these, or have you switched to an Apple Watch etc.? Asking because I love your idea of tracking all kinds of health data, and I especially agree that automated is best. - Going back to your answer to my question about AI agents, which I agree that most websites will be used for LLMs instead of humans, should Wolfram|Alpha's next product be like Alexa—perhaps called "Wolfie"? - How to build that sort of confidence, then? What if I overthink at all times? How to challenge if I'm old already? - ​​Should my next venture be based on an intellectual curiosity that might develop into something organically or a big ambition? - Do you think someone will come up with an internal fitness tracker which would be more accurate? - Is capital becoming more free to take risks or more constrained because of complexity of high-earning businesses? - How do you deal with real exogenous risks (i.e. global pandemic), with respect to innovation and commercialization thereof? - What are some early finance tips and tricks to teach kids to prepare them for the future? - ​​I feel like I became a friend with ChatGPT—is it healthy? - ChatGPT and my daily-driver LLMs definitely know and remember more about me than I do myself at this point! - That seems a great idea. In the "Computational X" program, why not something to teach financial literacy and key financial math (compounding etc.), notably for kids, in interactive forms? - ​​When designing humanoid robots, what do you think is a key component design of them?

During this GEMS Radio Segment we discussed Managing Life's Curveballs. What do you do in the instance, are you juggling various demands, how to remain calm and steadfast during the storm?GUEST PANELISTMark CollinsMark is the founder of Freedom For Life and author of the transformational leadership book, “LIFE MASTERY: Living life by design, not by default.” He has seen hundreds of lives transformed through his Life Mastery suite of courses and has a singular passion to see Christian husbands divorce-proof their marriage, show up as the HERO in their house and pass that legacy on to their children.Niche - Relationship Coach Tagline - Equipping Christian husbands to show up as the Hero in their house.Kim OlverBio: Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC is a highly respected coach, speaker, and author with over three decades of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve mental freedom, personal growth, and relationship success. She is the founder of Olver International and a leading expert in Choice Theory psychology, Reality Therapy, and Mental Freedom—an innovative process she developed. Kim authored the book, Mental Freedom: You Hold the Key, which guides readers toward self-liberation from negative thoughts and emotional stress. She's passionate about helping people take control of their lives by changing their thinking patterns. Kim's work has impacted thousands globally through her award-winning books, speaking engagements, and training programs.Niche: Mental Freedom, Coaching, Choice Theory psychology, publishingTag line: Open Your Heart, Free Your Mind, Transform Your Life with Mental Freedom

Stress is a natural part of life — bills, work, relationships, health, and everything in between. A little pressure can actually be a good thing, helping us rise to challenges, stay motivated, and grow. But when it starts to feel constant, overwhelming, or like it's running the show? That's when stress becomes a real threat to our mental and physical health. April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to pause, reflect, and find better ways to cope. This year's theme, #LeadWithLove, encourages us to treat ourselves and others with compassion, even in the most trying moments. So, in honour of that, we're sharing a fantastic stress themed episode from The Happier Life Project archives. In this Ask the Expert special, we put your stress-related questions — sent in via email and social media — to Dr Bernadette Dancy, a stress management specialist, coach, and corporate speaker. With years of experience helping people navigate stress and burnout, Dr Bernadette shares practical mindset shifts and lifestyle tools that dig deeper than the usual “just take a bath” advice. Stress can manifest and present in all kinds of ways, which your questions really demonstrate — from stress eating, to burnout at work, a stressed-out partner, to fertility issues… we've got you covered. Whether you're feeling a little frazzled or on the edge of burnout, this episode is packed with empowering guidance to help you take back control and lead a calmer, more balanced life. You're not alone — and you don't have to just “deal with it.” Let's dive back in. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: @mypossibleself For all things Dr Bernadette Dancy: https://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk/ To follow Dr Bernadette on Instagram: @bernadettedancy_stresscoach/ To learn more about Stress Ed: https://stress-ed.co.uk/ To take the Stress Ed test: https://stress-ed.scoreapp.com/

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaQuestions include: Is academia the only real career path if one just wants to learn and do research? - What are the risks for using AI/LLMs to do my technical writing job so I can focus on prompt engineering for the future of my field? - You've at the very least been told all sorts of interesting things that you can't currently repeat publicly. Would you ever consider writing a book or articles that would be locked for x years? - How would you guarantee an AI doesn't break an NDA accidentally? - Will "LLM psychologist" be a future career path? - Are websites receiving fewer visits due to the rise of AI agent/assistant apps that provide advice on products or services? - I, Robot by Asimov is a highly recommended, excellent collection of problems with the three laws. - Any suggestions on how to get someone to review my papers? I'm an antisocial autodidact with no academic backing. It's been impossible to get anyone to even consider my work. - If you make better rules, people will find better loopholes. - What are your thoughts on how a business specifically can do high-quality science? Companies like big AI labs seem to be doing well in this respect. Are they a good model for other companies doing science in other fields? - Historically, how much effort have great scientists with important contributions put into showing, or "marketing," their ideas? - The best teachers are the ones that ask the right questions from the students. Not telling them what to think. - How is a STEM background useful in entrepreneurship?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaQuestions include: Physicists that "could code" used to be the hot commodity; is it helpful now? Seems like CS/ML people are more in demand than physicists now—why? - ​​I find that building simple frameworks in software GREATLY helps understanding of the underlying material. Mathematics especially, but I don't think it's limited to hard sciences. - I kind of doubt my trying to self-teach cryptanalysis is going to be very transferrable. - Would you consider "science communicator" a career? What skills would be most important? - How would you think about approaching school in the age of AI and LLMS? Should I, as a university student, embrace AI and LLMs? Or should I avoid them to eliminate risks of being too dependent on technology? - I did specialized things for the government and just got laid off. There are no similar jobs in the public sector. How can/should I pivot? - Is it better to stay at one job and "move up the ladder" over decades like our parents did or adopt this trend of staying at a company for no more than three years before salary-shopping elsewhere? - ​​Do you see any solution to the "iron law of oligarchy" on the scale of generations? - Interesting point; so how do we break the mold? I'm northeast England, a deprived region—any advice to get my children (15F, 20F) to realize their potential? - What about economic barriers to "success" and fields where someone can be successful needing expensive education? - What would you say to someone who could change the world but who lacks any resources or academic backing, so nobody wants to help?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaQuestions include: What are the qualifications to be considered an "expert" in a specific field of science? - What do you think was the hardest problem that you've solved? - Does fractional calculus have any meaningful application? Should I just abandon it after PhD? - What are the implications of using hypergraphs in generative AI, or AGI? - When will we get to adopt our own robot pets? I'm allergic and would love a dog. - My Roomba is my pet. - I'd love a guard robot dog. - Did you watch the Superbowl on Sunday? - Do you think we will reach a point in technology where computers themselves will have personalities...like you go to the store and that's one of the features to consider along with GPU, CPU, etc.? - Have you ever thought about the intersection of math and sports? And how that can be applied? There's great nerdy data in sports! - Do you think there's a danger of relying too much on technology? For example, automating home locks. - There were AI companies in the 1980s? - Do you play computer games? Or did you play console games in the 80s and 90s, like Mario and Tetris? - I do think though, that playing games helps keep the brain sharp. - With AR glasses, cats will never be able to walk in front of my terminal screen ever again! - Why are we the only animals who can encapsulate ideas with words? - Do you use any smart tech to categorize or organize your home library?

Feeling drained trying to keep up with work, workouts, and, well… life? You're not alone. In this episode, Trev breaks down how to manage your energy when things feel overwhelming—so you're not just getting through the day, but actually thriving. From dialing in habits to reworking your schedule, this episode is all about making sure you have the fuel to focus on what really matters. No fluff, just real talk and practical tips to help you sharpen your mental focus, stay emotionally balanced, and keep your body moving strong. Plus, a moment of gratitude for your support—it's been unbelievable and overwhelming in the best way. So grab a coffee (or your favorite caffeinated drink), tune in, and let's make energy management feel doable - and maybe even enjoyable. 

Stephen Wolfram answers general questions from his viewers about science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Questions include: ​​How do we know how far stars, galaxies, etc. are in space? - Can you tell about the science of gem cutting, brilliance, internal refraction, etc.? - ​​Does that mean that objects with higher refractive indexes heat up more? - Are there any materials that slow light down enough so that we can actually see it traveling without technology helping out? - How would you describe science? And how are you staying a scientist? - Can you talk about scientific paradigms? - Interesting parallel to current research in LLMs that have so many variables and so much variability that reproducibility is extremely hard—even if it is "just" computers. - Do you think science has a problem with trying to tell nature how to behave rather than reporting on what nature is telling us? - What if you start the prompt with a script for the tech demo and ask the LLM to not go off script? - I've often been amazed at how LLMs sometimes reproduce realistic human behavior. We have seen them sometimes "lie" or try to "cover" a mistake. - What's your intuition now for what makes the best prompter? - ​​Do you have any suggestions on coming up with ways to test hypotheses, especially ones that are more theoretical and difficult to test in the real world? How do you know when you have a good test? - How are diamonds made? - How can fermions adopt a condensate configuration, or can they?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: How would you think about approaching a business from a science and research background vs. an entrepreneur? - Do you ever analyze your organization and its projects from the perspective of its "bottleneck(s)" and tackling those deliberately? - Do you ever delay some of the important decisions? - How do you manage to context switch between all these meetings and focused deep work sessions? - ​​How do you best learn science, from your experience? Do you learn and internalize the structure (reach a big picture view) right away or do you focus on just gleaning "local facts" and doing problems? - ​​If you could decide how to invest $10B for science and technology development, what would you do? Build a bigger particle accelerator, a bigger space telescope, an artificial superintelligence, etc.? - "What am I actually good at? It's kind of this start from something complicated, drill down, find the fundamentals and then do the engineering to kind of build it back up again." Can you share with us examples of this, what topic you explored and what were the steps? Knowing how Stephen operates would be a really great lesson for all. - What do you think about literature? About fiction books. What are some of your favorite books? What are some you would recommend? Do you think it is important to read fiction? - What do you think is easier, running a business or pursuing active science research? - What do you say about David Deutsch's "The Mathematicians' Misconception"? I would really like to know your thoughts. - Are there any interesting things about Version 14.2 you can share? - How would you approach teaching math? - Which do you like better: creative meetings or more technical language design? Extra question: What livestream series is your favorite? - Audiobooks allowed me to read every book I've ever wanted, multiple times, including lots of fiction. - Music is great for one's mind... including whistling and singing. - Are you more of a watch the movie adaption vs. read the book sort of person? - Would you be willing to talk a little about Jonathan Gorard and his work? - ​​How would you think about creating a fact-checking apparatus for the future of information media? - I'd love to see another live collaboration with Jonathan. I understood almost nothing from the last one but it was amazing. - What do you think about AI's role in mathematical proofs in 2025?

Life in 2025 is fast-paced, demanding, and at times overwhelming—but are we truly prioritizing what matters most? From relationships and work to mental health and self-care, how do we align our daily lives with the things we value the most? Joining us this evening is Dr. Eve, to help us unpack practical ways to reflect, reset, and manage life more intentionally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: For the new Notebook Assistant, what is the process for making a new product like that? - When making a new product, is it harder to create something brand new with no competition or easier when there are competing products to compare? - Good product; tbh I signed up and took it for a test drive yesterday. Great to chat and work Mathematica for a newbie like me; excellent progress in a short time. - I bought a Wolfram subscription for my daughter who is in Year 7. However, it seems it is not very straightforward in usability for a 12-year-old who can use in her study intuitively. - Would you consider enhancing or introducing new tools for a younger audience like my daughter? At least provide feature of ask random question in plain English and get concise answer with graphics to study science (chemistry, physics, biology). - Do you ever watch funny cat videos? - What do you think about Nvidia's CEO Jensen's approach to sending all through emails and having like 60 people directly report to him all day with email reports, and he is managing the whole company? - I would love to see software development discussions from the ground up. Sort of a Live Software Engineering series to complement the content of Live CEOing. E.g. building the WordCloud function. I like seeing the design reviews during Live CEOing, but I'm always wondering how the functions actually get implemented in code and how software developers approach programming Wolfram Language functions. - Do you have a cat? - How many meetings would you say you attend a day? How do you get the most out of them? - ​​Apparently there is a small island inhabited by a throng of cats. They survive because the local fish jump out of the water onto the beach. - I saw a TikTok saying if you eat eggs raised on farms with cats on there, you can kick the allergy!! - Based on a random week earlier last month, you average about 12 meetings a week when they're "normal sized." - What are your tips for consistently practicing self-discipline?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: If your last name was something like Smith, would you still have named your company after your name or gone with something different? How does one decide that? Are there certain criteria to fit so there aren't a bunch of "Smith" companies? - Actually, now that I think about it, it's strange we don't have a dozen "Einstein" incorporations. - Reminds me of the old Dilbert series where the pointy-haired boss says "The name of the project is the most important thing!" before they even know what the product will be. - So a name is like a joke: if you have to explain it, then it does not work? - ​​Little like "complex numbers." Just the name sounds scary to students. - Can names be copyrighted? - What role does AI play in brainstorming or generating company names? Will AIs start naming and running their own company? - With a name like Wolfram, people will think physics. Wolfram is becoming synonymous with cutting-edge physics. - Are there any specific naming conventions or patterns that tend to perform well in the tech industry? - Have you tried asking an LLM for business advice? - Do you think trends in naming, like all the "-ify" startups, will hurt a brand in the long run? - What advice would you give to a computer scientist that wants to pursue synthetic biology? - That's important to have a way to gauge biological evolution as a state of increasing complexity. - How do you determine how innovative something is? What are the key criteria for assessing innovation? - What's the best way to test a business idea before going all in? - I have experienced trouble at university learning electrical engineering. I can now understand the intent to teach the intuition in EE is not translated to coherent actions by the teachers. What are the pitfalls experts should avoid in order to maximize the quality of their teaching? - I've always wanted to sequence my genome! Its amazing we have made this possible!

In this episode of Woman, I Am You, we dive into the real struggles of managing life when everything feels like a priority—something we all face. From juggling work, family, and personal goals to finding time for self-care, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But here's the key takeaway: it's not about doing it all; it's about doing what truly matters. I share practical strategies like creating a “reality list,” setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and prioritizing rest. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup, so schedule time for you. Life is busy, but with intentional choices, it's possible to find balance and keep working on yourself. Let's build a life that supports joy!

Happy Sunday, friends! Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, start there to get context on Sari's journey in the industry before diving in!Sari specializes in trauma, PTSD, parenting, and adolescent therapy. She brings over 15 years of experience in private practice. She founded SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy, where her team provides holistic, trauma-informed care across California and Oregon.In this bonus episode, Sari shares practical tools for managing the temporary feelings of discomfort that often accompany life transitions- especially for those in the entertainment industry considering career pivots. We've all been there! She discusses ways to ground yourself if you're feeling a bit panicky and how to activate if you find yourself in a slump or stuck mode, along with resources for affordable mental health care in the Los Angeles area. Like a guided meditation, I recommend listening in a quiet space for the best experience- rather than multitasking, cooking the turkey, or driving down the 405:) We hope you enjoy this episode!**Please remember that the information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment**Time Stamps:01:20 Meet Sari Rose Barron: Expert in Trauma Therapy01:55 Practical Tools for Managing Life's Transitions06:10 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety12:21 Activating Strategies for Depression23:12 Navigating Financial Stress and Life Changes26:28 Seeking Professional Help and ResourcesConnect with Sari:Follow on Instagram- @socal_ift_therapyWebsite- SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapywww.socal-ift.com949-216-0234sari@socal-ift.comSari Rose Barron, LMFTResource Download:https://www.socal-ift.com/freedownloadsJoin the Club :Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Website- www.hollywoodsecondactclub.comCoaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let's talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Love This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!Love This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: How long should someone expect to wait before a new business becomes profitable? - In your personal/professional journey, what are the important things that you learned the hard way? - ​​Can you elaborate on some of the unique talents within your team? Perhaps extremely smart or methodical/disciplined people? - Can you tell us about any exciting projects you're working on right now? - What do you think about self-driving? Do you think Tesla's approach without LIDAR has legs or do you think the Google Waymo hardware-intense approach is more promising? - Any tips for building a strong customer base from scratch? - What's the best way to figure out pricing for a new product or service? - With your work on Wolfram|Alpha and other projects, you've brought complex computational abilities to the general public in accessible ways. What were some of the challenges in making such powerful tools user friendly, and how do you think accessibility to high-level technology will shape industries in the future? - If the CEO himself heavily uses the product, you know it's something special. - Stephen, how do you personally define innovation? What makes something truly innovative instead of just a small improvement? - How important are critiques? Which do you find more valuable: positive or negative feedback? - I like real feedback. Pick it apart—that helps in fixing problems/strengthen whatever it is. - I've been rewatching the first hour of your interview with Yudkowsky since yesterday... do you enjoy those types of interactions often? - How do you balance maintaining the integrity of your original idea while incorporating customer feedback, which is often influenced by their familiarity with previous, incomparable solutions? - Do you have a favorite interview/podcast/speech that you've done? Or one that you were most proud of? - Are you aware that with the weekly livestreams, you basically invented THE PERFECT brain workout? - Is there a topic or question you wish more podcast hosts would ask you about that they often overlook? - What is something surprising people may not know about your "day job"? - You have frequently written about your vast digital archive. What tool do you use for indexing and searching? What other tools have you used or considered in the past and what is your opinion about them? With the improving LLMs and RAG, how do you think searching and indexing will change?

Zach and Laura reflect on significant milestones and life lessons. Laura shares her journey of completing the New York Marathon, weaving in lessons about endurance, self-discovery, and how the physical demands of a marathon parallel the emotional effort required in relationships. Zach celebrates four years of sobriety, reflecting on how his journey has reshaped his relationships, health, and mindset. The episode dives into themes of personal growth, resilience, and navigating difficult phases in life. Zach recites a favorite poem about marathons, illustrating how breaking down challenges into smaller, manageable parts can lead to long-term success. Laura reflects on her recent decision to quit alcohol, sharing the impact it has had on her physical and mental health, as well as her desire to model positive habits for her family. Together, they explore how embracing hard things—like running a marathon or choosing sobriety—can create space for joy, clarity, and meaningful connections. The conversation also touches on the value of support systems, including friendships and therapy, and how intentional choices can lead to lasting positive change. Episode Highlights: Laura's Marathon Journey: Laura shares her experience running the New York Marathon, focusing on how the lessons learned about pacing and persistence mirror challenges in relationships. Zach's Sobriety Milestone: Zach celebrates four years of sobriety, reflecting on how it has improved his relationships and health, and the lessons it has taught him about gratitude and self-awareness. Overcoming the Firsts in Sobriety: They discuss navigating the “firsts” of sobriety—holidays, social events, and other triggers—and how these milestones contribute to long-term success. Parallels Between Marathons and Relationships: Zach recites a poem about running a marathon, drawing parallels between breaking down physical challenges and overcoming relational hurdles. Phases of Life and Relationships: Laura emphasizes the importance of recognizing that difficult phases—whether in parenting, relationships, or personal growth—are temporary and can be navigated with intention. Sponsor: Get 10% off your first month at BETTER HELP by visiting https://betterhelp.com/marriagetherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: What are your top picks for "startup ideas for Mathematica users"? - What's the future looking like for entrepreneurial business ventures and technology ones in particular, given what's happening with tools, capital, etc.? More solopreneurs? More big VC? Neither? - In business, do you think it is better to try and start a business with a totally new idea that hasn't been done before or to reinvent an old idea your way? - How do you advise young people with a similar all-consuming, intrinsic compulsion as yours, be it in their quest for knowledge/understanding or otherwise, and going about their careers/lives? - If you're debating the efficiency of algorithm design with your team, how do you navigate conflicting feedback? - Do you have an innately good memory or do you use memory tricks? - Did you ever play an instrument? - How do you develop speed reading and improve memory for a student or anyone who wishes to be better off intellectually? - What financial advice would you offer to someone developing a new business idea with limited capital? - ​​When you run a business that provides a web service to international users, are you bound to comply with the laws of all countries from where the service is accessed? - Learning to ask better questions seems to be arguably more relevant than ever before. How do you learn to ask better questions?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: Can you comment on the recent Nobel Prizes? - Do you think you'll ever try to win a Nobel Prize? - Are this year's Nobel Prize nominations a kind of interim step towards Nobel Prizes awarded to AI "entities" (rather than programs)? - I'm not that fond of prizes, because there's many people out there that deserve it as much as they do. There's no need to waste too much time on it, since they probably already got the recognition. I mean, I'm more interested in understanding the contributions rather than the prizes themselves. Its like... OK. So what? They got a prize that somebody else wanted to give them... - What software do you use for the graphs/illustrations in your books? I always find the illustrations in your posts, books, blog to be aesthetically pleasing, and I'd like to reproduce that. The combinations of colors are amazing. Did you take any special course on visual representation of concepts or something? - What is your advice for attending technology conferences as a student? - ​​Do you have general advice for university students (in my case I am a CS student) that do not necessarily have the confidence to begin a big project? - What has made you happy or is the best thing about running a business? - What do you think about literature? About fiction books? What are some of your favorite books? What are some you would recommend? Do you think it is important to read fiction? - Have you ever been to Japan, Stephen? - How did you come up with your new blog about time? - Recently some friends' daughter was sharing enthusiastically what she was passionate about career-wise, and it crushed my soul that it was being taken over by AI already... what's one to say? - I'm learning about AI models right now. And I've come to the point where I am adjusting hyperparameters a lot, which is driving me nuts. Do you have any advice on what to do with this? - What gave you the confidence to work hard on your vision before you saw any external validation/success? - What is your advice for the people who are "not good employees"? How do they get to do their own things in their own way, but still contribute value and "make a living"?

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: Do you think the US will ever transition to the metric system? - What tricks or methods do you use to stay focused on developing a core innovation, while not getting distracted by related features or future potentiality of the innovation (either as an individual or a team)? - Do you have any thoughts why people always seem to underestimate the amount of time a specific project takes? Everyone knows a project always takes roughly double the amount but never plans around that knowledge. - What country do you think is the best to live in? How would you compare the ideal of living in Europe, the ideal of drinking nice wine and good food with friends, to the ideal of working in the US and creating a business which solves some need? - Do you think contemporary books are worse than the classics? Do you think contemporary films are worse than the old ones? What do you think about the art being made today in general? - I'm in awe of your archive of information and would love to know about the mechanics of how you operate that and the tools you use. Would you be able to talk more in depth about how you add to this archive on a day-to-day basis, please, and your general setup? - Speaking of your setup, how do you deal with "pen & paper," notably for preliminary thinking that may be visual/diagrammatic (i.e. free-form), and how does it fit your digital/"quantified" setup? - How do you deal with "memorabilia," both physical and digital? - I saw the kids on a iPad with a pencil doing math homework digitally and it works great to keep all the notes for homework!

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: Do you only collect books that you find useful/actually read? Or do you have some books that are there purely for "looks"? - On the current topic of books, to what extent have you transitioned to electronic books and reading, if at all, and how do you foresee physical books fitting your workflow and life going forward? - You seem to enjoy what you do with your business very much. I'm curious what you enjoy to do for a good vacation with regard to managing life? - Saw your driver's license on X! What's the biggest difference between UK and US driving? Which do you prefer? - For me the best, I would like to have both the physical book and the audiobook version. The audiobook helps to have a bit passive osmosis-like way to absorb the content, and I can go to parts that I am still confused about in the physical book. But the ability to search what you hear in the audiobook should be an option. - What is the key to a happy/content life in your opinion? - What would be the best arrangement in an innovation setting that collaboration won't create a conflict about who would get what credit? - Have you tried the Daylight computer yet? - Did you ever raise money for your company? It seems you've maintained freedom far better than other entrepreneurs. - Happy early birthday! Do you "feel" your age? You seem surprisingly active for retirement age. - I can't see the point of retiring. If you do what you love, then why stop? - I help people to retire. I would suggest that, if your job is stressful, retirement is strongly correlated with better health. - I am a baker by trade. I wanted to do mathematics when I was a teen but dropped out. Stephen's programs were a huge inspiration for me back in the late 90s. I am now in my 40s and looking to go back into maths and engineering. - What is your choice of birthday cake flavor? - Brain vascularization/oxygenation (through exercise) is such an underappreciated competitive advantage in cognitively demanding fields. - When I went to Switzerland, I indulged in the chocolate frequently!

Are unexpected obstacles and chaotic moments stressing you out? In episode 236, I introduced the CURVE Method—a powerful solution for turning chaos into control. But knowing the method is just the beginning, you've got to actually use it! Tune in to learn practical tips for each step—Control, Understand, Resources, Vital, and Enlist—and start tackling life's curveballs with confidence!