Podcasts about Maslow

Send us Fan MailYou can leave a cult and still feel trapped in your own head and that's the part nobody prepares you for. I'm joined by author, activist, and longtime cult-recovery educator Chris Shelton to talk about his new book, What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult, and the real work that starts after you walk out the door.We get into why so many people assume leaving is the finish line, even though it's really step one. Chris breaks down how trauma can stay invisible, how “trauma comparison” derails healing, and why recovery timelines aren't a competition. We also talk about the impact on families and friends who are trying to help someone still inside Scientology or another high-control group, including why yelling “it's a cult” can backfire and what a calmer, smarter approach can look like.Chris shares what surprised him most when studying coercive control academically, especially the crucial differences between ethical therapy and Scientology-style auditing. From there, we shift into practical next steps: Maslow's hierarchy of needs as triage, the importance of a real support system, and why boundaries and critical thinking are essential skills for rebuilding your identity and learning to trust yourself again. If you're searching for guidance on cult recovery, coercive control, religious trauma, or life after Scientology, this conversation offers grounded tools and language you can use immediately.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3651: The Mad Fientist applies Maslow's hierarchy to money, mapping five levels of financial needs from Survival and Sustainability up through Accumulation, Independence, and Utilization. Knowing which level you are on brings clarity to your personal finance priorities and more empathy for people at other stages of the journey to financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/hierarchy-of-financial-needs/ Quotes to ponder: "Since it's unlikely you will be physically able to work your entire life, you eventually need to get to the point where you can pay all your expenses without working." "The Hierarchy of Financial Needs is useful when talking about finances with other people because it allows you to be more understanding of different situations and more empathetic." "The more you think about the top level of the pyramid while you're on the journey to financial independence, the easier and more enjoyable that journey will be." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3651: The Mad Fientist applies Maslow's hierarchy to money, mapping five levels of financial needs from Survival and Sustainability up through Accumulation, Independence, and Utilization. Knowing which level you are on brings clarity to your personal finance priorities and more empathy for people at other stages of the journey to financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/hierarchy-of-financial-needs/ Quotes to ponder: "Since it's unlikely you will be physically able to work your entire life, you eventually need to get to the point where you can pay all your expenses without working." "The Hierarchy of Financial Needs is useful when talking about finances with other people because it allows you to be more understanding of different situations and more empathetic." "The more you think about the top level of the pyramid while you're on the journey to financial independence, the easier and more enjoyable that journey will be." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3651: The Mad Fientist applies Maslow's hierarchy to money, mapping five levels of financial needs from Survival and Sustainability up through Accumulation, Independence, and Utilization. Knowing which level you are on brings clarity to your personal finance priorities and more empathy for people at other stages of the journey to financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/hierarchy-of-financial-needs/ Quotes to ponder: "Since it's unlikely you will be physically able to work your entire life, you eventually need to get to the point where you can pay all your expenses without working." "The Hierarchy of Financial Needs is useful when talking about finances with other people because it allows you to be more understanding of different situations and more empathetic." "The more you think about the top level of the pyramid while you're on the journey to financial independence, the easier and more enjoyable that journey will be." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like life asked you to start over again?Today I want to introduce you to Varty, a human that has and continues to press forward, to find the motivation that exists within, to be a student and to share what she knows with others I've known Varty for some years now, and as life would have it we were both finally in the same place in the world, getting to sit down and share a coffee and meet in person was a sweet surprise for me, and even more getting to share a bit of her with youWe chat about what it means to be patient, not just in the waiting, but more so in the reaching of the goals we have for our own lives, how time and again we can find ourselves back at the base of Maslow pyramid, and how each time it leads us to choose to again begin She shares about her culture, how the absence of home continues to be a part of her journey, how often what is known of her country is only what the media determines bowls weight and how much beauty and diversity is missed We chat about the treasure na shot in friends that show up for us, that are the family we need in our lives, and how richness is so much more who than how much Varty is a human that holds a deep and valuable place in this world, one that reminds us to move forward, to cheer yourself on, to be proud of how we hold on to our sanity no matter what life throws at us So tune in today and meet Varty, and learn what it is to know a human that smiles, presses on, and reminds you how ok it is to human And to you Varty thank you, thank you for the reminder to value the strength we have to begin again, for sharing your time, your smile, and the honor of knowing you, you are a beautiful human and one I am so grateful life brought into mine 

In Part 5 of the Extractive Tapestry series, we're shifting from top-down systemic corruption to the demand side of the climate equation. Aub breaks down how toxic influencer culture, algorithmic tech design, and fast fashion/beauty waste hijack our fundamental human need for community (Maslow's Hierarchy Tier 3) and turn it into chronic overconsumption.Links & Resources:Read the full show notes & article with receipts: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-extractive-tapestry-influencers-overconsumption-sustainabilityJoin the UnHushable Network: https://dandelionbranding.com/unhushable-network/Powered by Dandelion Branding: https://dandelionbranding.comIf this episode hit home, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with an eco-curious baddie in your life!

https://linktr.ee/csjosephConnect with C.S. Joseph: Skool community, Discord, Hacked Off Podcast, socials, and everything Ego Hackers in one place.In this episode, we break down Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it reveals the fundamental psychological differences between men and women — with a specific focus on Unconscious Developed (UD) men versus Subconscious Developed (SD) men.This concept, pioneered by Chris Taylor (Rokka), serves as a critical springboard toward understanding Type Grid 5 and Type Grid 6.What You'll Learn:- Why women generally take the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy (physical needs, safety, security) for granted- Why men often take self-actualization for granted — and how comfort kills masculinity- The 80/20 relaxation dynamic between the masculine and feminine experience- Why subconscious developed women struggle with 9-5 jobs and traditional expectations- How SD men become effeminate, often raised in fatherless homes, and expect society to serve as their safety net- The real psychological mechanism behind women monkey branching and the modern divorce epidemic- Why UD men who master physical needs first become the true safety nets women actually desireThis framework explains why certain men fail to keep relationships while others succeed — and what it really means to carry the male burden of performance in a decaying society.If you want to stop contributing to fatherlessness and become the kind of man a woman can truly feel safe with, this episode will give you the clarity you need.

Have you ever had a peak experience? Please share about it to help me with my next episode.Discover how Abraham Maslow's insights into love reveal a profound distinction between deficiency love (D-love) and being love (B-love), and how these concepts can transform our relationships and self-understanding. This episode explores Maslow's research on healthy, exceptional humans and their capacity for higher love. The life and influence of Abraham Maslow on psychology and personal growth The hierarchy of needs and the simplified ERG theory by Clay AlderferThe concept of deficiency love (D-love) versus being love (B-love)Early attachment studies by Spitz, Bowlby, and Levy and their importance for human survivalHow love contributes to self-actualization and the well-being of exceptional individualsPractical applications of B-love in caregiving, relationships, and spiritual practiceMaslow's parallels between B-love, mystics' love for God, and appreciation of art The impact of love on self-acceptance, growth, and human potentialPersonal stories illustrating the practice of love and compassion, including rescue of wildlife Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The episode's focus on Abraham Maslow and higher love 00:25 - Maslow's study of exceptional human beings and focusing on what's good 00:54 - The hierarchy of needs and Clay Alderfer's ERG theory 1:24 - How needs can be flipped and the resilience of self-actualized individuals 2:24 - Maslow's teachings on love and its role in human development 3:22 - Maslow's method: studying healthy, creative, high-potential individuals 3:51 - Celebrated figures studied by Maslow, including Abraham Lincoln and Albert Schweitzer 4:32 - The concept of reverence for life and compassion in Albert Schweitzer 5:24 - Eleanor Roosevelt and the importance of universal human rights 5:35 - Maslow's insights on different types of love: D-love and B-love 6:10 - Explanation of deficiency love (D-love) and early attachment needs 7:14 - Early attachment research and the tragic findings of Spitz's studies 8:13 - The effects of lack of maternal attachment and attachment theory support 9:55 - The role of love in survival and Maslow's view of deficiency love as a hole 11:23 - The nature of B-love as unselfish and abundant 11:34 - Qualities of B-love: unconditional, non-possessive, and joy-giving 12:01 - The therapeutic and spiritual power of experiencing B-love 12:54 - Personal stories of practicing love in caregiving and work 14:08 - The energy and vitality gained from loving without expectation 15:15 - B-love's spiritual and aesthetic connections 16:21 - Romantic love and the differences from B-love, including anxiety and independence 17:22 - The qualities of B-love in romantic relationships: autonomy, generosity, and depth 18:22 - The “love is blind” myth explained through neurochemistry 19:34 - The concept of intra-object richness—the fascination with loved ones 20:30 - Details and love for the beloved as an expression of deep connection 21:16 - How B-love influences self-perception, acceptance, and growth 22:02 - The distinction that deficiency love (D-love) can be gratified, but B-love offers spiritual fulfillment 22:58 - Personal story about rescuing baby raccoons, illustrating D-love and compassion 24:31 - The story of rescuing raccoons and connecting it to Maslow's ideas 27:19 - Upcoming episode on peak experiences and plateau states in exceptional humans 28:47 - Practicing higher love and starting wherever we are emotionally 29:13 - Closing remarks and gratitudeSupport the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time.   One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes.  You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra.  I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!  

Heal your timeline, and you heal your today. Lance Wallnau breaks down why your past isn't over. It's still shaping the decisions you make right now, and the future you're walking toward. What if the reason you keep getting the same results is buried in a moment you haven't reprocessed yet? In this episode, Lance shares a real story about a man he financially supports who felt snubbed by him at a public event, and the reframe God gave him in response: people rarely do things to you, they do things for themselves. From there, Lance unpacks Maslow's theory of self-actualization, the difference between a victim mentality and a victorious mindset, and how the Apostle Paul reinterpreted his own scars as marks of purpose instead of trauma. You'll see the "life map" of high points and low points that shaped your self-concept, and how Romans 12 gives a blueprint for renewing your mind fast, so your past stops writing your future. Podcast Episode 2188: Heal Your Timeline - How To Fix Your Past, Present and Future! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Why must leaders attend the end-of-year party, even when diaries are full and energy is running low? In this episode of The Leadership Podcast, executive coach and leadership expert Niels Brabandt explains why skipping the celebration can quietly undermine a leader's authority. Niels Brabandt unpacks the difference between formal authority and social legitimation, explains why informal settings such as end-of-year parties are where genuine trust is built, and reveals how leaders uncover the inner mission that truly motivates their people. Drawing on established models including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory and the job characteristics model, alongside Chartered Management Institute research on the state of leadership training, Niels Brabandt makes the case for why presence at the end-of-year party is a leadership decision, not a social one. Essential listening for every business leader heading into the festive season.   Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

What happens when you sell your company, deposit more money than you've ever had, and immediately feel worse than before?Sam sits down with Jerome Myers, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, founder of Exit to Excellence, and author of Your N.E.X.T.: Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit. Jerome built a $20 million division from zero in a single year inside a Fortune 550 company, walked away on principle, then later discovered what he calls the Founder's Exit Paradox: founders who win on paper and quietly fall apart afterward. He now coaches founders through what comes after the transaction: the identity loss, the relationship collapse, and the spending paralysis that no advisor prepares them for.In this conversation:Jerome's origin story and the $2B founder who said he still hasn't beaten his crisisWhy 60% of the people you spend the most time with vanish after an exitThe Transaction Illusion and why money only solves two levels of Maslow's hierarchyThe mountain metaphor: ascent, summit, and the descent nobody talks aboutWhy $15M in cash can feel smaller than $3M a year in incomeWhat happens when operators become capital allocators overnightJerome's Five Scars of Success and the $44M client who wouldn't take a vacationWhy Die with Zero changed how his clients think about spendingThe scholarship text on Mother's Day and what fulfilled founders actually spend onThe purpose formula founders already know but forget to apply to themselvesTopics covered: exit planning, founder psychology, post-exit depression, identity crisis, transaction illusion, hedonic treadmill, capital allocation, Maslow's hierarchy, private equity, founder fulfillment, giving policy, buy box, accredited investors, wealth management, entrepreneurshipGuest: Jerome Myers, CEPA, MBA, Founder, Exit to Excellence | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyersNewsletter: https://www.mechanicsofmoney.coWebsite: https://silvermancapital.comSubscribe for weekly conversations on private markets, alternative investments, and the mechanics behind building real wealth.#exitplanning #founderpsychology #postexitlife #transactionillusion #mechanicsofmoney #wealthmanagement #privatemarkets #entrepreneurship #founderexit #capitalallocation

Host Russell Thackeray welcomes Duncan Starr-Boltt, a Cambridge-based Brit who lives in Crete most of the year, and explores his journey from mechanical engineering into personal training, coaching, and running a CrossFit gym. Duncan describes intense fitness challenges (including a wall-ball world record of 452) and how proving fitness shaped his identity, later easing once he felt he'd proven it to himself. After becoming stressed running the gym, he found Western approaches ineffective and turned to Eastern ideas, emphasising “you are not the mind,” cultivating the observer through meditation and mindfulness, and focusing on feeling okay internally. He discusses the tension between goals and contentment, advocating goals for clarity without unhealthy drive, and shares his father's Maslow-inspired visualisation process that iteratively achieves goals to uncover deeper purpose. He also mentions his fictional book, "Seeking Sukha," about lasting happiness and peace, and how to find him online.00:00 Introductions00:37 From Engineer to Fitness Coach01:55 Gym Stress and Eastern Practices02:50 Forrest Gump Fitness Identity03:33 Chasing World Records06:06 Did Proving It Matter07:09 The Goal Behind Goals08:38 Goal Setting vs Discontentment11:08 Driven Energy and Satisfaction11:53 Why We Choose Unsatisfied12:48 Why We Tolerate Abuse13:38 Eastern Wisdom vs Western Fixes14:45 You Are Not The Mind17:08 Observer Mindfulness and Goals17:50 Purpose Beyond the Cave19:15 Vision Triangle Goal Process23:21 Identity and Future Self24:40 Seeking Sukha Book Story26:26 Audiobook Recording Realities26:53 Where to Find Duncan27:24 Final Reflections and GoodbyeYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Albert Bernal hosts a radio takeover for Love Never Fails, interviewing Brett Brett Fagrey about his work in counseling and the impact of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Support the show: https://www.loveneverfailsus.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into one of his favorite topics, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs! An Army of Normal Folks diving into Maslow's pyramid is one of the most important things you can do too, as it reveals how people truly flourish and how you can help empower the most vulnerable Americans to do so at increasingly higher levels. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolksJoin or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service at 10LevelChallenge.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DAY 3 of **40 Days to PMP Exam Success 2026** focuses on one of the most important responsibilities of a project professional: **leading the project team**.Everything rises and falls on leadership. In today's session, we examine what effective leadership looks like across predictive, Agile, and hybrid project environments—and how these concepts may appear on the 2026 PMP exam.Today's breakdown covers the seven key enablers of leading the project team:✅ Establish expectations at the team level✅ Empower the team✅ Solve problems collaboratively✅ Represent the voice of the team✅ Support varied experiences, skills, and perspectives✅ Determine the appropriate leadership style✅ Establish clear roles and responsibilitiesYou will also learn:• How team charters, social contracts, and ground rules establish the operating culture• How to use RACI to clarify ownership and decision-making authority• The difference between an issue, problem, impediment, obstacle, and blocker• How to apply the DIGIVE problem-solving framework• Why leadership is based on influence—not merely position or authority• How leadership differs across predictive, Agile, and hybrid environments• The role of the project manager as the organizational bridge in hybrid projectsWe also break down several major leadership and motivation models, including:

Chaque mois, dans le format talk de CHEFS, un sujet traverse la table et on le confronte à plusieurs regards. Des professionnels, des observateurs, des praticiens. Pas de monologue. Un débat !Ce mois-ci : comment les réseaux sociaux redessinent la gastronomie ? Les restaurateurs doivent-ils encore se poser la question d'être sur Instagram en 2026 ? Comment un chef devient-il une figure engageante sans se dénaturer ? Et que change vraiment le digital dans le succès d'un restaurant ?Autour de la table :Constance Lasserre, @HungryConsti sur les réseaux sociaux, influenceuse food suivie par 193 000 abonnés sur Instagram. Elle raconte comment l'incarnation et la spontanéité ont fait sa singularité et pourquoi elle refuse le trash-talk facile.Mehdi Favri, chef du groupe Maslow, qui a fait des réseaux sociaux sa toute première embauche. Il partage sa vision d'un contenu spontané, loin des trends, et l'équilibre entre incarnation du chef et exécution en cuisine.Louiza Hacene, co-fondatrice et CEO de Malou, plateforme qui accompagne plus de 3 500 restaurants dans leur transformation digitale. Elle décrypte les leviers qui ont vraiment de l'impact : notoriété, découvrabilité, fiche Google et l'arrivée du référencement sur les IA.On parle de la place du chef comme personnage face à sa marque, du rôle des avis clients dans le pilotage d'un restaurant, des dérives du bad buzz et du trash-talk, et des bons réflexes pour exister sur Google, Instagram... et maintenant ChatGPT.Un échange concret pour comprendre comment le digital est devenu un vrai levier économique pour la restauration.Bonne écoute !

In this episode of Business, Finance and Soul, Shaun sits down with Jonathan Steele, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of One Wealth Advisors, for a conversation about the human side of wealth. Jonathan brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services and manages over $1 billion in assets, but this conversation goes far beyond portfolios, performance, and traditional financial planning. The core idea: money is not just math — it is emotional, relational, and deeply connected to how we were raised, what we value, and what gives us peace of mind. Shaun and Jonathan explore the concept of financial therapy, why a person's relationship with money often matters more than the technical structure of a financial plan, and how childhood beliefs around scarcity, security, and success can shape adult financial decisions. They also discuss how families can talk more openly about money, including Jonathan's simple framework of spend, save, and share. The conversation touches on raising financially aware children, involving both partners in financial planning, the emotional ROI of major life decisions, and why experiences can sometimes be just as valuable as investment returns. Jonathan also shares his thoughts on AI, the future of financial advice, and why technology may change the tools — but not the need for empathy, trust, and human judgment. This episode is a reminder that wealth is not just about accumulation. It is about alignment, peace of mind, and building a life that feels meaningful. Topics include: Financial therapy Money mindset Behavioral finance Family money conversations Teaching kids about money The emotional ROI of wealth Needs, wants, and wishes AI and the future of financial advice Building financial peace of mind Learn more about Jonathan Steele and One Wealth Advisors: onewealth.net   Timestamp Highlights 00:00 — Welcome to Business, Finance and Soul 01:02 — Jonathan explains financial therapy 03:10 — The most unhealthy relationships people have with money 05:33 — Why financial restructuring is not enough 08:50 — Wealth plateaus and Maslow's hierarchy 10:51 — The emotional ROI of a boat 13:16 — Jonathan's upbringing and fiscal responsibility 17:26 — How families are talking to kids about money 22:00 — Spend, save, and share 28:36 — Needs, wants, and wishes 31:59 — Why life is not a spreadsheet 33:12 — Shaun's boarding school decision story 41:59 — When one partner carries the financial burden 46:01 — Passwords, trusts, and access to financial information 47:14 — AI, robotics, and the future of money 53:09 — Building financial scaffolding 54:35 — Stay curious About Jonathan Steele Jonathan Steele is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of One Wealth Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial services and brings a unique perspective to wealth management by combining investment expertise with behavioral finance, emotional intelligence, and what he describes as financial therapy. His work focuses on helping clients develop healthier relationships with money and use their wealth to create greater peace of mind, happiness, and life satisfaction. Learn more about Jonathan and One Wealth Advisors at onewealth.net.  

TJ Visiodei joins me for the second part of our conversation about decentralised communities, faith, stewardship, and building an alternative to increasingly centralised systems. We explore how resilient communities are formed through shared purpose rather than convenience, why land stewardship can become a pathway to personal and spiritual transformation, and how faith has shaped TJ's response to profound personal loss. Together we discuss leadership, grief, family, self-sufficiency, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, community, and what it might look like to build a culture rooted in responsibility, service, and hope.    Learn more about TJ's work at https://actsdereal.com/ To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum 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 Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more! Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://wallet.rumble.com/brand. This is a paid advertisement for Rumble Wallet. Rumble is compensating me for this ad.   

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I should be happier than this... and then wondered why you still feel disconnected from your own life? In this episode, I'm unpacking why so many moms reach a season where they no longer feel like themselves... even when, on paper, life looks just fine. During the parenting teens and empty nest years, it's easy to spend so much energy caring for everyone else that you lose sight of what you need. I'll use Maslow's hierarchy of needs to help you identify what's really missing beneath that vague feeling of "meh" and show you how to stop chasing the wrong solutions. If you've been feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure who you are beyond motherhood, this conversation will help you reconnect with yourself, stop overthinking, and begin letting go with greater peace, purpose, and confidence.

James Maslow is an actor, singer, and songwriter best known as a member of the hit pop group Big Time Rush and for starring as James Diamond on the hugely popular Big Time Rush. During the height of the show's success, Big Time Rush became one of the biggest acts on Nickelodeon, selling out arenas worldwide and producing hit songs like Boyfriend and Worldwide. Beyond music, Maslow has appeared on reality television, competed on Dancing with the Stars, and continues to perform with Big Time Rush during their successful reunion era. James is stepping into a very exciting new era with the release of his new music!   Check out The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and try some incredible drinks!! https://www.coffeebean.com/   WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/6uBC2_-Evus       Episode 460   Welcome to THE JOE VULPIS PODCAST official YouTube channel! Hosted by Joe Vulpis,  also known as "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe". My guests range from rockstars and actors, to hit reality show stars and the largest influencers on the planet. Joe achieved internet notoriety with his unique witty Vlog style videos and passion for food. Amassing a total of more than 3,000,000 followers across social platforms, 500,000,000 Youtube views across his channels, and averages more than 100 million monthly views across all socials! Join the family and hit SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with the best conversations!   GHOST TAGS: James Maslow, James Maslow interview, James Maslow podcast, Big Time Rush, Big Time Rush interview, James Diamond, Nickelodeon, boy band, BTR, Kendall Schmidt, Carlos PenaVega, Logan Henderson, Big Time Rush reunion, Boyfriend, Worldwide, Nickelodeon star, pop music, 2010s nostalgia, boy band era, music interview, actor, singer, Joe Vulpis Podcast

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the key to better sleep, recovery, focus, and lasting behavior change isn't another productivity hack – but feeling safe in your own body?In this episode, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and Apollo Neuroscience co-founder Dr. David Rabin to explore the hidden role the nervous system plays in stress, learning, trauma, performance, and recovery.Drawing on more than two decades of research, Dr. Rabin explains why modern life keeps us trapped in a state of chronic overstimulation – and how that affects sleep, resilience, chronic pain, emotional health, and our ability to learn. They also dive into the science of the vagus nerve, heart rate variability, fear extinction, human connection, and simple tools that help us feel safer, calmer, and more adaptable.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy feeling physiologically safe is the foundation for learning, healing, and peak performanceHow chronic stress affects sleep, recovery, immunity, and the body's ability to functionThe difference between top-down thinking and bottom-up nervous system regulationWhy touch, movement, music, breathwork, and human connection are powerful tools for reducing stressHow modern technology and constant stimulation may be making us less resilient, less focused, and less connectedKey Highlights:(0:00) Intro: Gen Z Cognitive Regression & Technology Warning(0:37) Meet Dr. David Rabin: Psychiatrist & Apollo Neuroscience Co-Founder(2:20) Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Learning(4:41) The Neuroscience of Learning and Safety(7:06) Maslow's Hierarchy and Physiological Safety(12:27) The Role of Touch as Our First Language(18:47) The Vagus Nerve: Governor of Rest and Recovery(27:32) Apollo Wearable: Activating Safety in Seconds(29:07) Kelly's Sleep-Anywhere Superpower & Sleep Science(33:08) Belief, Biology, and the Dream Catcher Story(41:06) The Amygdala as a Contrast Detection Center(47:35) PTSD as a Learned Fear Disorder(56:14) What Apollo Actually Does and How It Works(1:04:26) Apollo + Oura Ring Sleep Study – 1,000+ People, 3 Years(1:12:49) Managing Overstimulation in a Tech-Driven World(1:14:53) Smartphone Addiction and Misdiagnosis of ADHD(1:16:12) Book Highlights and Education System 50 Years Outdated(1:18:19) AI Should Not Replace Human Teaching and Healing(1:20:28) Infinite Shelf: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz(1:23:13) Closing ThoughtsHuge thanks to our sponsors, LMNT and Momentous.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for the 2027 Summer Solstice White Party at the Phineas Wright House. A celebration of community, intention, and connection. Save your seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party-2027In this episode, Wendy sits down with Kim Costa, a real estate professional and author who believes your home is far more than a financial transaction—it's a reflection of your soul. After years in real estate and a background in residential construction and design, Kim has developed a framework for making conscious housing decisions aligned with who you actually are. She's written a book featuring the Wheelhouse Assessment, a tool that helps people understand the 8 areas of their life and what their home needs to support.They explore:Why your home is a spiritual alignment tool, not just a practical one, and what happens when it's out of alignmentHow to use the Wheelhouse Assessment and Maslow's hierarchy to distinguish between real needs and aesthetic wantsWhy knowing yourself is the foundation for choosing a home that actually serves youKim's philosophy is simple: life transitions, whether forced upon us or chosen, are opportunities to recalibrate and ask the hard questions. Your home can either support that process or resist it. The work isn't just about finding the right house. It's about understanding who you're becoming and whether your living space can hold that version of you. That's conscious choosing.Connect with Kim:Website: lifestylefoundations.comInstagram: instagram.com/kim.e.costaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimecostaHer Podcast, Live in Your Wheelhouse: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-in-your-wheel-house/id1853930729Get her book, Live in Your Wheelhouse: amazon.com/Live-Your-Wheel-House-Empowering/dp/B0GKTB5Z7C?tag=syty-20Referenced in this Episode:Books by Gay Hendricks: The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity: amazon.com/Genius-Zone-Breakthrough-Negative-Creativity/dp/1250246547?tag=syty-20The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361?tag=syty-20Wendy's HGTV Appearance: New House New Life, Season 1 Episode 3: amazon.com/New-House-Life-Season/dp/B091HZQ912________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Sometimes shopping does not feel like a want. It feels like a need. In this revisited conversation, Nino Villa talks with Mary Ann Stenquist about the deeper emotional needs that often shape spending decisions. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a lens, Mary Ann explains why some purchases feel so urgent, why shopping can become a way to seek comfort or control, and why simply telling yourself to “spend less” often does not reach the real issue. This episode is especially helpful if you have ever looked back at a purchase and wondered, “Why did I buy that?” or if shopping has become a way to avoid, escape, soothe, or feel better for a little while. The goal is not shame. The goal is awareness. Because when you understand the need beneath the purchase, you can begin making spending decisions with more honesty, clarity, and peace. Learn more about Mary Ann:https://becomeunshoppable.com/ Episode Summary In this revisited episode, Mary Ann Stenquist joins Nino Villa to explore why shopping can sometimes feel less like a want and more like a need. Mary Ann connects spending behavior to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and explains how purchases can become a way to pursue security, belonging, comfort, status, relief, or escape. The conversation moves beyond surface-level budgeting and looks at what may be happening underneath the spending decision. Mary Ann discusses emotional spending, dopamine, mindfulness, impulse purchases, the importance of aligning spending with financial goals, and her “four D's of decision-making” as a practical tool for interrupting the “I see it, I want it, I buy it” cycle. This is a helpful episode to revisit because it reminds us that spending is rarely just about the item. Often, it is about the need we are trying to meet through the item. Key Takeaways • Shopping can feel like a need when a deeper emotional need is not being met. • Overspending is often connected to escape, avoidance, comfort, control, belonging, or security. • The goal is not to shame the spending decision, but to understand what is driving it. • Mindfulness helps create space between the emotion and the purchase. • A spending plan works best when it is connected to the deeper “so that” behind your goals. • Mental math is usually not enough. Clear numbers help reveal the real trade-off. • Mary Ann's “four D's” can help interrupt impulse spending: defame, detach, distract, and declare/disclose. • A purchase may bring short-term relief, but it cannot permanently meet a deeper emotional need.

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You finally nailed your messaging. Your offer makes sense. People are signing up. And then you launch your group program, or step on a stage, or start a podcast, and suddenly none of it works anymore. What happened?This is the final episode in our seven part Maslow's Mountain series, and it might be the most important one. Adam and Jess close out the series by naming the exact thing that trips up coaches right after they've had success: they treat what they learned like a checklist. Check the box, move on, forget it ever happened. Then they step into a new space, a new offer, a new stage, and they climb right back to the top of the mountain they just spent six episodes learning to climb down from.Adam calls it language creep. Jess calls it the now what problem. Either way, it's the same pattern. You build a one to one practice using Maslow's hierarchy to meet your avatar where they are. It works. Then you launch a group program, or get invited to speak, or start a podcast, and you go right back to summit language. "I built this incredible framework." "Here's everything I've accomplished." And the audience you're now in front of doesn't speak that language, because they're standing somewhere completely different on the mountain than you are.What You'll Learn:Why "checklist thinking" is the most common reason coaches lose momentum right after a winThe difference between the mountain you climbed and the mountain you're climbing next, and why your messaging has to reset for each oneWhy authority on a stage doesn't come from sounding smart, and why over explaining actually loses your audienceHow to use Maslow's hierarchy as an audit tool for slide decks, ad copy, funnels, and anything else you put in front of your avatarThe real difference between being an educator and being an influencer, and why neither should be your identityA practical way to use AI to prepare for podcast guest appearances, keynotes, or any new platform by feeding it your messaging and asking for an audit, not a generic summaryWhy this entire seven part series comes down to one sentence: it's not about youThe Big Idea:Every time you move to a new "mountain," whether that's launching a group program, stepping on a stage, or starting a podcast, your avatar resets to their own base camp. Your framework, your payoff, even your credibility can stay the same. But your language has to meet them where they are, not where you are. The coaches who keep winning are the ones who keep auditing their messaging against Maslow's hierarchy every single time they show up somewhere new.Notable Quote:"You don't have to look good and be right to gain authority. Your feet being on the stage already give you authority." - Jess WebberResources Mentioned:Story Brand and Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller, referenced as ongoing filters for hero vs. guide positioningGet Paid to Coach free guide at ilovecoachingco.com/get-paid-to-coach$10K+ Coaching Offer Challenge at ilovecoachingco.com/challengeREAL Coach Method Membership at ilovecoachingco.com/discoverInstagram: @ilovecoachingco / @adamrroach / @coachjesswebberYouTube: youtube.com/@ilovecoachingcoJoin the Community:If you're building a coaching business, already running one, or just starting to think about it, ILC has resources for wherever you are. Free guides, live and virtual events, and a community built specifically for coaches who want something that's actually theirs. Find it all at ilovecoachingco.com.

If you've been struggling with OCD or anxiety for a long time and feel like nothing is working, this episode may reveal why. Matt Codde, LCSW explains why self-rejection is one of the most overlooked barriers to healing, and how learning to be more loving toward yourself is not a self-help cliche, but a clinical cornerstone of lasting OCD recovery.This episode applies to anyone dealing with OCD, anxiety, chronic pain, or any pattern of internal resistance. Whether you are in active ERP therapy or just beginning to understand your OCD cycle, the message here is one that most people have never heard in quite this way.If you have spent years trying to eliminate thoughts, manage anxiety, or "get better" before giving yourself permission to rest, recover, or even feel okay, this one is for you. Matt walks through the specific ways people with OCD are unloving to themselves without realizing it, and what the path toward integration and true healing actually looks like

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is one of the most famous theories in psychology. We've all seen the pyramid. We've all been told that before we can become our best selves, we need to climb through five levels of human needs, from food and safety all the way to self-actualisation. But what if that's not actually what Maslow believed? In this bonus episode, as part of our series myth-busting psychology, we're uncovering the surprising truth behind one of psychology's most iconic ideas, including: Why Maslow never actually drew a pyramid The forgotten sixth level of the hierarchy The Indigenous Blackfoot origins of the theory Whether self-actualisation is really the highest human goal Why the hierarchy isn't as rigid as we've been taught What modern psychology says about the evidence behind Maslow's ideas Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You built something that works. You know it works because clients have told you so. But when it comes time to share that proof, something freezes up. It feels like bragging. It feels like selling. So you say nothing, or you bury the win in data and credentials nobody asked for, and the person on the other side of the table leaves without knowing you could actually help them.That's exactly what Adam and Jess dig into in this episode, the sixth in their seven-part Maslow Mountain series. And the answer is simpler than most coaches expect: one story, told from the right place on the mountain, does more than a hundred polished sales calls ever could.The whole premise of "Proof That Works" is that testimonials and case studies aren't marketing tools. They're relationship tools. When you frame a client win as a story, told from the client's perspective and anchored at the level of the problem they were actually experiencing, the right avatar can see themselves in it. They stop evaluating you and start imagining what's possible for them. That's the shift from a sales call to a discovery call where they end up asking you how to work together.Jess shares a real example from a recent introductory call: one client story, one clearly articulated outcome, and every objection the prospect had was handled before it was ever spoken. No pitch, no close, just proof told as narrative. Adam builds on that with the flywheel framework: one offer, one conversion, one payoff, one testimonial, one story that keeps repeating as you continue to attract the same avatar.The conversation also addresses the coaches who hesitate to share wins because they don't want to come across as self-promotional. Adam and Jess are clear on this distinction: promotion is about you, proof is about your client. When the story centers the avatar as the one who did the work and achieved the outcome, you are not the hero of that story. You're the guide. And that framing changes how people receive it entirely.What you'll take away from this episode:Why one well-told client story outperforms a library of testimonials no one readsHow to tell a story that lands at the right level on Maslow's Mountain, so it actually connects with the person you want to attractThe storytelling framework: context, emotion, obstacle, resolution, and how to sequence them so your avatar sees themselves before you ever mention your offerWhy proof and promotion are two completely different things, and how to tell which one you're doingHow pre-handling objections through story means you never have to answer them directly on a callThe specialist vs. generalist distinction and why generalist coaches struggle to build any proof that actually convertsHow to turn a single client result into a flywheel that keeps attracting the right people consistentlyThe big idea: Coaches who struggle to attract clients usually have enough proof. What they don't have is a story. The proof exists in their work. The story is what makes it land with the next person who needs it. When you stop trying to convince and start telling the truth about what happened for someone else, you move from selling to serving. And the close takes care of itself.Notable quote:"I don't ever feel like I'm promoting. I just feel so confident in the outcome that I've gotten people that it makes it easy to connect." -- Jess WebberResources Mentioned:StoryBrand framework (Donald Miller) -- referenced as context for guide vs. hero languageILC community and events: ilovecoachingco.comInstagram: @ilovecoachingco / @adamrroach / @thejesswebberYouTube: youtube.com/@ilovecoachingcoReady to stop guessing and start growing? The ILC community is where coaches build real, aligned businesses grounded in their actual expertise. Join us at ilovecoachingco.com.

Merwan Mery a été négociateur au sein des forces spéciales françaises, fondateur de l'agence ADN et son dernier livre se nomme "L'élégance de la manipulation." Tout un programme :)Je me suis dit depuis longtemps que la négociation, c'était une compétence pour les autres, je me défini moi même comme "nul" dans le domaine, aussi parce que je n'aime pas le conflit. Et puis en lisant le livre puis en discutant avec Merwan je me suis rendu compte que j'avais tout faux. Il est né au Liban en 1975, son père a sauvé sa famille d'un peloton d'exécution par les seuls mots. Et depuis, Marwan a fait de ça une vie entière.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de pourquoi éviter le conflit, c'est se condamner à perdre, des vrais leviers pour débloquer une négociation, de ce que Trump révèle d'un négociateur piégé par sa propre rhétorique, et de comment sortir quelqu'un d'une emprise sans jamais casser le lien.J'ai questionné Marwan sur les 6 mécanismes universels qui nous rendent tous perméables à la manipulation, sur la différence entre gain réel et gain perçu, sur la technique d'inoculation psychologique pour protéger quelqu'un qu'on aime et évidemment sur la manipulation.Citations marquantes"Je préfère gérer 100 psychopathes, 200 sociopathes, 400 pervers qu'un passif agressif. C'est pas une blague.""La clôture d'une négociation ne se fait que sur de la perception. Il n'y a rien de rationnel.""L'absence de résistance de ta part ne fera qu'augmenter le niveau d'exigence de l'autre.""On est tous manipulés, on est tous manipulateurs et on est tous manipulables.""Si vous ne décidez pas pour vous, les gens décideront pour vous. C'est le principe de l'indécision."Idées centrales Idée 1 — La manipulation n'est pas un défaut moral, c'est une nécessité humaine Marwan distingue l'influence de la manipulation par un seul critère : l'intention. Pas l'acte. On manipule tous dès l'enfance, avant même de savoir parler — dès qu'on oriente la réalité pour obtenir quelque chose. Ne pas exercer d'influence sur l'autre, c'est se soumettre à lui. Refuser cette réalité ne protège pas, ça fragilise. C'est pourquoi se réconcilier avec la manipulation, c'est le début de la liberté. Timestamp : 02:17 – 20:30Idée 2 — Distinguer position et enjeu : la clé de 100% des conflits Derrière chaque position affichée se cache un enjeu réel qui n'a, dans la quasi-totalité des cas, rien à voir avec elle. La prise d'otage de Munich en 1972 ? La position, c'est la libération de prisonniers. L'enjeu, c'est la cause palestinienne. Tant qu'on répond à la position, on ne résout rien. La seule voie, c'est de comprendre ce qu'il y a en dessous — et c'est toujours caché. Timestamp : 09:47 – 11:00Idée 3 — L'ICP, intérêt commun partagé : transcender le conflit plutôt que l'affronter Quand tout oppose deux parties, le seul levier est de trouver la chose sur laquelle les deux peuvent dire oui. En grande distribution, face à l'hyperinflation : le distributeur et le fournisseur s'opposent sur tout — sauf sur une chose, faire revenir le consommateur en magasin. Ça suffit à créer un espace de négociation là où il n'y en avait plus. Timestamp : 11:00 – 16:00Idée 4 — Les 6 mécanismes universels de perméabilité Marwan en a identifié six qui s'appliquent à tous, quelle que soit la culture : la mortalité (on agit pour ne pas mourir), l'émotion (qui prend souvent le pas sur la raison), le besoin de croire (donner du sens à ce qu'on ne comprend pas), la dissonance cognitive (les histoires qu'on se raconte pour éviter l'inconfort), le bénéfice supérieur (toutes nos actions sont guidées par lui), et l'économie des ressources (on choisit toujours le chemin le plus court). Ces six leviers font de chacun de nous une cible permanente. Timestamp : 23:39 – 27:08Idée 5 — Ce qui compte, c'est le gain perçu, pas le gain réel Une négociation ne se clôture jamais sur des faits — seulement sur un sentiment. Quelqu'un qui se bat quatre heures pour obtenir 1% sera plus satisfait que celui qui obtient 20% en claquant des doigts. Le travail du négociateur, c'est de provoquer chez l'autre le sentiment de satiété — lui donner l'impression qu'il a tout arraché, même s'il a tout perdu. Timestamp : 38:02 – 40:41Idée 6 — L'inoculation psychologique comme outil contre l'emprise Dire à quelqu'un "ton partenaire te manipule, regarde ce qu'il fait" ne sert à rien — le manipulateur l'a préparé à entendre exactement ça. En revanche, si on liste à l'avance les méthodes que le manipulateur va utiliser, sans cibler personne, la personne sous emprise fait elle-même le lien quand ces méthodes apparaissent. C'est l'électrochoc qui ouvre la fenêtre. Timestamp : 1:02:50 – 1:04:36Idée 7 — L'IA et la société sans friction : ce qu'on est en train de perdre Plus une technologie promet de réduire l'effort, plus on l'adopte silencieusement. GPS, ascenseurs, smartphones — et maintenant l'IA. Le problème : on perd les compétences que ces outils remplacent. Et les générations qui n'ont connu que l'après ne peuvent même plus se poser la question. La friction, c'est ce qui donne de l'expérience. L'enlever, c'est enlever le sens. Timestamp : 28:17 – 36:53Questions posées dans l'interviewLe titre L'élégance de la manipulation est volontairement transgressif — pourquoi choisir un mot que tout le monde fuit ?À quel âge commence-t-on à manipuler ?Qu'est-ce qui t'a amené à en faire une carrière — et quel rôle a joué ton histoire personnelle ?Comment passe-t-on de quelqu'un qui évite le conflit à quelqu'un qui sait le gérer ?Comment distinguer position et enjeu dans un conflit — et comment trouver l'ICP ?Que révèle Trump, lu à travers le prisme d'un négociateur professionnel ?Savoir qu'on est manipulables, est-ce libérateur ou anxiogène ?Comment repérer qu'on est dans une bulle de filtre algorithmique — et comment s'en extraire ?Quels sont les premiers signaux d'une emprise dans un couple, et comment sortir quelqu'un d'une emprise sans briser le lien ?Face à quelqu'un qui refuse de bouger, quelle est la pire erreur — et quelle question fonctionne vraiment ? Références citéesLivresL'élégance de la manipulation — Merwan Mehri (livre principal de l'épisode)The Art of the Deal — Donald Trump, cité pour illustrer la méthode du passage en force (16:11)Événements historiquesPrise d'otage de Munich, JO 1972 — exemple canonique de distinction entre position affichée et enjeu réel (10:30)Guerre du Liban, 6 décembre 1975 — le père de Marwan sauve la famille par la négociation face à un peloton d'exécution (03:35)Études et donnéesÉtude Universcience sur l'esprit critique : 76% des Français pensent avoir un bon esprit critique, 40% refusent de parler à des gens avec qui ils ne sont pas d'accord (52:28)Statistiques ONU sur la démographie mondiale : 8 milliards aujourd'hui, 10 milliards en chiffres médians d'ici 2050 (1:05:14)Références culturellesStranger Things (Netflix) — mentionné par Marwan pour évoquer la simplicité perçue des années 80 (1:05:14)Pyramide de Maslow — référencée sur le bonheur dans les sociétés riches (1:10:19)AutresFabrice Midal — cité en parallèle, discussion sur la société sans friction et l'expérience (27:08)Agence ADN — l'agence de Marwan, forme 3 000 à 4 000 personnes par an sur tous les continents (1:14:02)Timestamps clés (optimisés YouTube)00:00 — Introduction : manipulation, un mot qui fait peur Gregory se dit mauvais négociateur, Marwan aussi. Et pourtant. L'épisode s'ouvre sur une tension : pourquoi appeler un livre L'élégance de la manipulation quand le mot lui-même fait fuir ?02:17 — Manipulation vs influence : tout est dans l'intention Ce qui différencie les deux, ce n'est pas l'acte — c'est l'intention derrière. On peut manipuler positivement et influencer négativement. Le médecin qui te dit que c'est "le seul médicament" te manipule. On l'accepte parce que l'intention est bonne.03:35 — L'histoire personnelle de Marwan Né au Liban en 1975. Son père a sauvé la famille d'un peloton d'exécution le 6 décembre de la même année, par la seule force de la négociation. C'est là que tout a commencé.05:48 — Comment se réconcilier avec le conflit Le conflit n'est pas une violence. C'est l'expression normale d'un désaccord. Savoir le gérer, c'est un hard skill comme les maths. Ceux qui savent se battre n'ont pas peur de se promener à deux heures du matin. Ceux qui savent négocier vivent différemment.09:47 — La distinction position/enjeu : la clé de tout Derrière chaque position affichée se cache un enjeu réel — et dans 100% des cas, les deux n'ont rien à voir. Le mari en retard et la dispute qui s'ensuit : ce n'est pas le retard le sujet. C'est un besoin de respect qui n'est pas comblé.11:00 — L'ICP : intérêt commun partagé Même quand tout oppose deux parties, il existe toujours quelque chose sur quoi les deux peuvent dire oui. C'est cet espace-là qu'il faut trouver. Distributeur vs fournisseur en pleine hyperinflation : l'ICP, c'est faire revenir le consommateur en magasin. Sans ça, tout le monde perd.16:01 — Trump analysé par un négociateur des forces spéciales Trump est prévisible dans son imprévisibilité. Il pousse les curseurs au maximum, ça fonctionne face aux faibles. Mais face à l'Iran — qui ne se perçoit pas comme faible et n'a rien à perdre — il se retrouve dans une situation impossible. C'est le syndrome du tigre blessé.23:39 — Les 6 mécanismes universels de perméabilité Mortalité, émotion, besoin de croire, dissonance cognitive, bénéfice supérieur, économie des ressources. Ces six leviers s'appliquent à tout le monde, partout, toujours. Connaître les 250 biais cognitifs du codex ne suffit pas à s'en protéger.37:46 — La clôture d'une négociation : rien de rationnel Le gain réel ne compte pas. Ce qui compte, c'est le gain perçu. Battu 4 heures pour 1% = satisfaction maximale. Obtenu 20% en claquant des doigts = sentiment d'avoir laissé de l'argent sur la table. Le travail du négociateur, c'est de provoquer le sentiment de satiété.42:27 — Les 4 pouvoirs pour asseoir sa crédibilité Institutionnel (ton statut), situationnel (ce que tu sais faire que les autres ne savent pas), relationnel (ta capacité à créer le lien), personnel (ce que tu es, ton genre, ton charisme, ta couleur de peau). On n'existe qu'au travers du pouvoir que l'autre nous confère.44:44 — Le passif agressif : le profil le plus dangereux Marwan préfère 100 psychopathes à un passif agressif. Ce sont des gens qui sabotent le système de l'intérieur, qui retournent les équipes contre le patron, qui ne quittent jamais l'entreprise parce qu'ils savent qu'ils ne sont pas bankable ailleurs.51:41 — Bulles de filtre : impossible de s'en protéger seul Les algos confirment toujours ta pensée originelle. Connaître les biais ne suffit pas à les éviter. La seule vraie protection : ne pas rester seul dans ses décisions. L'isolement décisionnel, c'est ce qui nous tue.58:01 — Emprise dans un couple : les deux signaux à surveiller Privation de liberté et contrôle coercitif. Les deux s'installent si progressivement qu'au bout de deux ans, les gens ne se rendent même plus compte que demander la permission pour sortir, ce n'est pas normal.1:02:50 — L'inoculation psychologique Ne pas dire "il te manipule, regarde". Mais lister à l'avance les méthodes qu'il va utiliser. Quand il les utilise, la personne fait le lien elle-même. C'est l'électrochoc qui ouvre la fenêtre — sans provoquer de réactance.1:05:14 — Comment redonner envie du futur Pas avec de l'optimisme naïf. En apprenant à gérer l'incertitude. En choisissant quelle fenêtre ouvrir. L'alphabétisation a chuté, la longévité a augmenté, la pauvreté a reculé — les données existent. C'est un choix de regard, pas une certitude.1:12:06 — Ce qu'il faut retenir du livre Détourner un enfant d'un écran, libérer un proche d'une emprise, briser un discours radical : ça nécessite de l'expertise. Ça ne s'improvise pas. Et comme on manipule tous de toute façon, autant bien le faire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Merwan Mery a été négociateur au sein des forces spéciales françaises, fondateur de l'agence ADN et son dernier livre se nomme "L'élégance de la manipulation." Tout un programme :)Je me suis dit depuis longtemps que la négociation, c'était une compétence pour les autres, je me défini moi même comme "nul" dans le domaine, aussi parce que je n'aime pas le conflit. Et puis en lisant le livre puis en discutant avec Merwan je me suis rendu compte que j'avais tout faux. Il est né au Liban en 1975, son père a sauvé sa famille d'un peloton d'exécution par les seuls mots. Et depuis, Marwan a fait de ça une vie entière.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de pourquoi éviter le conflit, c'est se condamner à perdre, des vrais leviers pour débloquer une négociation, de ce que Trump révèle d'un négociateur piégé par sa propre rhétorique, et de comment sortir quelqu'un d'une emprise sans jamais casser le lien.J'ai questionné Marwan sur les 6 mécanismes universels qui nous rendent tous perméables à la manipulation, sur la différence entre gain réel et gain perçu, sur la technique d'inoculation psychologique pour protéger quelqu'un qu'on aime et évidemment sur la manipulation.Citations marquantes"Je préfère gérer 100 psychopathes, 200 sociopathes, 400 pervers qu'un passif agressif. C'est pas une blague.""La clôture d'une négociation ne se fait que sur de la perception. Il n'y a rien de rationnel.""L'absence de résistance de ta part ne fera qu'augmenter le niveau d'exigence de l'autre.""On est tous manipulés, on est tous manipulateurs et on est tous manipulables.""Si vous ne décidez pas pour vous, les gens décideront pour vous. C'est le principe de l'indécision."Idées centrales Idée 1 — La manipulation n'est pas un défaut moral, c'est une nécessité humaine Marwan distingue l'influence de la manipulation par un seul critère : l'intention. Pas l'acte. On manipule tous dès l'enfance, avant même de savoir parler — dès qu'on oriente la réalité pour obtenir quelque chose. Ne pas exercer d'influence sur l'autre, c'est se soumettre à lui. Refuser cette réalité ne protège pas, ça fragilise. C'est pourquoi se réconcilier avec la manipulation, c'est le début de la liberté. Timestamp : 02:17 – 20:30Idée 2 — Distinguer position et enjeu : la clé de 100% des conflits Derrière chaque position affichée se cache un enjeu réel qui n'a, dans la quasi-totalité des cas, rien à voir avec elle. La prise d'otage de Munich en 1972 ? La position, c'est la libération de prisonniers. L'enjeu, c'est la cause palestinienne. Tant qu'on répond à la position, on ne résout rien. La seule voie, c'est de comprendre ce qu'il y a en dessous — et c'est toujours caché. Timestamp : 09:47 – 11:00Idée 3 — L'ICP, intérêt commun partagé : transcender le conflit plutôt que l'affronter Quand tout oppose deux parties, le seul levier est de trouver la chose sur laquelle les deux peuvent dire oui. En grande distribution, face à l'hyperinflation : le distributeur et le fournisseur s'opposent sur tout — sauf sur une chose, faire revenir le consommateur en magasin. Ça suffit à créer un espace de négociation là où il n'y en avait plus. Timestamp : 11:00 – 16:00Idée 4 — Les 6 mécanismes universels de perméabilité Marwan en a identifié six qui s'appliquent à tous, quelle que soit la culture : la mortalité (on agit pour ne pas mourir), l'émotion (qui prend souvent le pas sur la raison), le besoin de croire (donner du sens à ce qu'on ne comprend pas), la dissonance cognitive (les histoires qu'on se raconte pour éviter l'inconfort), le bénéfice supérieur (toutes nos actions sont guidées par lui), et l'économie des ressources (on choisit toujours le chemin le plus court). Ces six leviers font de chacun de nous une cible permanente. Timestamp : 23:39 – 27:08Idée 5 — Ce qui compte, c'est le gain perçu, pas le gain réel Une négociation ne se clôture jamais sur des faits — seulement sur un sentiment. Quelqu'un qui se bat quatre heures pour obtenir 1% sera plus satisfait que celui qui obtient 20% en claquant des doigts. Le travail du négociateur, c'est de provoquer chez l'autre le sentiment de satiété — lui donner l'impression qu'il a tout arraché, même s'il a tout perdu. Timestamp : 38:02 – 40:41Idée 6 — L'inoculation psychologique comme outil contre l'emprise Dire à quelqu'un "ton partenaire te manipule, regarde ce qu'il fait" ne sert à rien — le manipulateur l'a préparé à entendre exactement ça. En revanche, si on liste à l'avance les méthodes que le manipulateur va utiliser, sans cibler personne, la personne sous emprise fait elle-même le lien quand ces méthodes apparaissent. C'est l'électrochoc qui ouvre la fenêtre. Timestamp : 1:02:50 – 1:04:36Idée 7 — L'IA et la société sans friction : ce qu'on est en train de perdre Plus une technologie promet de réduire l'effort, plus on l'adopte silencieusement. GPS, ascenseurs, smartphones — et maintenant l'IA. Le problème : on perd les compétences que ces outils remplacent. Et les générations qui n'ont connu que l'après ne peuvent même plus se poser la question. La friction, c'est ce qui donne de l'expérience. L'enlever, c'est enlever le sens. Timestamp : 28:17 – 36:53Questions posées dans l'interviewLe titre L'élégance de la manipulation est volontairement transgressif — pourquoi choisir un mot que tout le monde fuit ?À quel âge commence-t-on à manipuler ?Qu'est-ce qui t'a amené à en faire une carrière — et quel rôle a joué ton histoire personnelle ?Comment passe-t-on de quelqu'un qui évite le conflit à quelqu'un qui sait le gérer ?Comment distinguer position et enjeu dans un conflit — et comment trouver l'ICP ?Que révèle Trump, lu à travers le prisme d'un négociateur professionnel ?Savoir qu'on est manipulables, est-ce libérateur ou anxiogène ?Comment repérer qu'on est dans une bulle de filtre algorithmique — et comment s'en extraire ?Quels sont les premiers signaux d'une emprise dans un couple, et comment sortir quelqu'un d'une emprise sans briser le lien ?Face à quelqu'un qui refuse de bouger, quelle est la pire erreur — et quelle question fonctionne vraiment ? Références citéesLivresL'élégance de la manipulation — Merwan Mehri (livre principal de l'épisode)The Art of the Deal — Donald Trump, cité pour illustrer la méthode du passage en force (16:11)Événements historiquesPrise d'otage de Munich, JO 1972 — exemple canonique de distinction entre position affichée et enjeu réel (10:30)Guerre du Liban, 6 décembre 1975 — le père de Marwan sauve la famille par la négociation face à un peloton d'exécution (03:35)Études et donnéesÉtude Universcience sur l'esprit critique : 76% des Français pensent avoir un bon esprit critique, 40% refusent de parler à des gens avec qui ils ne sont pas d'accord (52:28)Statistiques ONU sur la démographie mondiale : 8 milliards aujourd'hui, 10 milliards en chiffres médians d'ici 2050 (1:05:14)Références culturellesStranger Things (Netflix) — mentionné par Marwan pour évoquer la simplicité perçue des années 80 (1:05:14)Pyramide de Maslow — référencée sur le bonheur dans les sociétés riches (1:10:19)AutresFabrice Midal — cité en parallèle, discussion sur la société sans friction et l'expérience (27:08)Agence ADN — l'agence de Marwan, forme 3 000 à 4 000 personnes par an sur tous les continents (1:14:02)Timestamps clés (optimisés YouTube)00:00 — Introduction : manipulation, un mot qui fait peur Gregory se dit mauvais négociateur, Marwan aussi. Et pourtant. L'épisode s'ouvre sur une tension : pourquoi appeler un livre L'élégance de la manipulation quand le mot lui-même fait fuir ?02:17 — Manipulation vs influence : tout est dans l'intention Ce qui différencie les deux, ce n'est pas l'acte — c'est l'intention derrière. On peut manipuler positivement et influencer négativement. Le médecin qui te dit que c'est "le seul médicament" te manipule. On l'accepte parce que l'intention est bonne.03:35 — L'histoire personnelle de Marwan Né au Liban en 1975. Son père a sauvé la famille d'un peloton d'exécution le 6 décembre de la même année, par la seule force de la négociation. C'est là que tout a commencé.05:48 — Comment se réconcilier avec le conflit Le conflit n'est pas une violence. C'est l'expression normale d'un désaccord. Savoir le gérer, c'est un hard skill comme les maths. Ceux qui savent se battre n'ont pas peur de se promener à deux heures du matin. Ceux qui savent négocier vivent différemment.09:47 — La distinction position/enjeu : la clé de tout Derrière chaque position affichée se cache un enjeu réel — et dans 100% des cas, les deux n'ont rien à voir. Le mari en retard et la dispute qui s'ensuit : ce n'est pas le retard le sujet. C'est un besoin de respect qui n'est pas comblé.11:00 — L'ICP : intérêt commun partagé Même quand tout oppose deux parties, il existe toujours quelque chose sur quoi les deux peuvent dire oui. C'est cet espace-là qu'il faut trouver. Distributeur vs fournisseur en pleine hyperinflation : l'ICP, c'est faire revenir le consommateur en magasin. Sans ça, tout le monde perd.16:01 — Trump analysé par un négociateur des forces spéciales Trump est prévisible dans son imprévisibilité. Il pousse les curseurs au maximum, ça fonctionne face aux faibles. Mais face à l'Iran — qui ne se perçoit pas comme faible et n'a rien à perdre — il se retrouve dans une situation impossible. C'est le syndrome du tigre blessé.23:39 — Les 6 mécanismes universels de perméabilité Mortalité, émotion, besoin de croire, dissonance cognitive, bénéfice supérieur, économie des ressources. Ces six leviers s'appliquent à tout le monde, partout, toujours. Connaître les 250 biais cognitifs du codex ne suffit pas à s'en protéger.37:46 — La clôture d'une négociation : rien de rationnel Le gain réel ne compte pas. Ce qui compte, c'est le gain perçu. Battu 4 heures pour 1% = satisfaction maximale. Obtenu 20% en claquant des doigts = sentiment d'avoir laissé de l'argent sur la table. Le travail du négociateur, c'est de provoquer le sentiment de satiété.42:27 — Les 4 pouvoirs pour asseoir sa crédibilité Institutionnel (ton statut), situationnel (ce que tu sais faire que les autres ne savent pas), relationnel (ta capacité à créer le lien), personnel (ce que tu es, ton genre, ton charisme, ta couleur de peau). On n'existe qu'au travers du pouvoir que l'autre nous confère.44:44 — Le passif agressif : le profil le plus dangereux Marwan préfère 100 psychopathes à un passif agressif. Ce sont des gens qui sabotent le système de l'intérieur, qui retournent les équipes contre le patron, qui ne quittent jamais l'entreprise parce qu'ils savent qu'ils ne sont pas bankable ailleurs.51:41 — Bulles de filtre : impossible de s'en protéger seul Les algos confirment toujours ta pensée originelle. Connaître les biais ne suffit pas à les éviter. La seule vraie protection : ne pas rester seul dans ses décisions. L'isolement décisionnel, c'est ce qui nous tue.58:01 — Emprise dans un couple : les deux signaux à surveiller Privation de liberté et contrôle coercitif. Les deux s'installent si progressivement qu'au bout de deux ans, les gens ne se rendent même plus compte que demander la permission pour sortir, ce n'est pas normal.1:02:50 — L'inoculation psychologique Ne pas dire "il te manipule, regarde". Mais lister à l'avance les méthodes qu'il va utiliser. Quand il les utilise, la personne fait le lien elle-même. C'est l'électrochoc qui ouvre la fenêtre — sans provoquer de réactance.1:05:14 — Comment redonner envie du futur Pas avec de l'optimisme naïf. En apprenant à gérer l'incertitude. En choisissant quelle fenêtre ouvrir. L'alphabétisation a chuté, la longévité a augmenté, la pauvreté a reculé — les données existent. C'est un choix de regard, pas une certitude.1:12:06 — Ce qu'il faut retenir du livre Détourner un enfant d'un écran, libérer un proche d'une emprise, briser un discours radical : ça nécessite de l'expertise. Ça ne s'improvise pas. Et comme on manipule tous de toute façon, autant bien le faire. Suggestion d'autres épisodes à écouter : [SOLO] Atrophie sociale : anatomie d'une manipulation de masse (https://audmns.com/UouEwvn) #342 Manipulation des idées : enquête sur un lobby libertarien mondial avec Anne-Sophie Simpère (https://audmns.com/NqsewHr) Vlan #64 Comment vos émotions sont-elles manipulées à travers les réseaux sociaux? avec Guy Philippe Goldstein (https://audmns.com/bZIlUdE)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Read the deeper writing on Substack → spiritualised.substack.comHow does individuation — the descent, the dark night, the alchemical marriage — actually build you $30 million? That's the question underneath this episode. Because the inner work and the wealth are not two separate things. When the inner masculine activates, he looks across the arc of time. He plans. He compounds. And the inner feminine, who lives only in the now, in the pleasure of this moment, is finally allowed to rest — not a Sunday rest or an evening off, but a deep, cellular rest, because she's no longer carrying everything alone.I bring the alchemical marriage out of the abstract and into something practical, because so much of this work gets taught beautifully and spiritually with no application to the life you're actually living. We move through the descent into the spiritual underworld, the dark night of the soul that comes in layers, and the epiphanies that arrive there — what I've come to think of as a transportation system of light, delivering healing into the fractures of the heart. Then we follow the ascent back to the surface, where sovereignty is built and the inner masculine takes up his role: looking after your 70, 80, 90, 100-year-old self, your children, your grandchildren.I share why Maslow's hierarchy can collapse when it's been built on the wrong foundation, and what the rebuild from non-attachment actually looks like. I bring in the story of the Widow's Olive Oil from the Bible — a teaching on the vessel, and why so many spiritual women are earning through leaky energy, paid only when they show up, with nothing holding the wealth when they don't. We look at what a vessel is in the modern world: recurring income that flows into investments, work that eventually carries itself, and a real legacy for the generations after you.Then we get into the figures — a membership at $150 a month with 333 members, what happens when a portion is invested across 10, 20, 30 and 40 years even when you stop investing entirely at year ten, and a second model where eight women at $5,555 a month compound toward tens of millions by year forty. This is the alchemical marriage made practical: the inner masculine planning across the arc of time, building something strong enough that the feminine can finally exhale.Listen, take what resonates, and come find more inside Spiritualised at spiritualised.substack.comwww.goinward.co.ukwww.instagram.com/goinwardTopics: individuation, alchemical marriage, inner masculine, inner feminine, divine union, dark night of the soul, shadow work, Jungian individuation, spiritual awakening, sovereignty, money and spirituality, wealth for spiritual women, recurring income, compounding, legacy, financial freedom.

You can build the most meaningful nonprofit in the world, but if nobody knows it exists, it cannot do its work. That is the thread running through this bonus episode of the Visibility Impact Show, recorded live and on foot during Core Legacy's annual Carry the Weight Walk in Columbus, Ohio.Crissy Conner walks with Airielle Dotson, founder of Core Legacy, a nonprofit serving young adults ages 18 to 24 who are navigating some of life's heaviest burdens. Airielle shares the deeply personal story behind why she started Core Legacy, growing up with a mother diagnosed with schizophrenia, a father whose drug addiction took his life when Airielle was 17 and a brother diagnosed with schizophrenia at 16. She carried shame and isolation for years because she never talked about it. Core Legacy was born out of that silence.What started as a dream to create housing for young adults evolved into something smarter. By bringing trauma-informed programming directly to Carroll Stewart Village, a 62-unit renovated motel in Columbus where residents ages 16 to 24 can live for free, Core Legacy met people where they actually were. Not at the top of Maslow's pyramid asking people in survival mode to focus on self-actualization, but right at the foundation, building trust one last Friday of the month at a time.Donate to Carry The Weight or sign up to walk: https://givebutter.com/helpcarrytheweight2026/hot-girl-walkers/crissyconnerDonate any time: https://corelegacy.org/donate/Connect with Core Legacyhttps://www.facebook.com/CoreLegacyColumbushttps://www.instagram.com/corelegacynpo/ The OMNI Method is a diversified visibility strategy built across social media, search and AI - designed for female entrepreneurs who want to be known, found and unforgettable without living online around the clock. If you are ready to build visibility that works harder than you do, learn more at https://thevisibleceo.com/omni Website: thevisibilityimpactshow.comBrand: thevisibleceo.com Instagram: instagram.com/itscrissyconner TikTok: tiktok.com/@crissyconner Facebook: facebook.com/crissyconner YouTube: youtube.com/@CrissyConner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crissyconner 

You think you know who your avatar is. You're probably wrong.Not because you haven't thought about it. Not because you lack experience or expertise. But because most coaches are describing their avatar from the top of the mountain, in language that makes total sense to them and zero sense to the person at the base.That is the avatar problem. And it is not the avatar's problem. It's yours.In this episode, Adam and Jess are naming the thing that sits underneath every marketing frustration, every slow launch, every "I don't know why this isn't working" moment in a coaching business. If you are not getting enough clients, your avatar clarity is almost certainly part of the reason. It's not the only variable, but it is the one that makes every other variable harder to fix.The avatar problem shows up in a few specific ways. Some coaches have it because they are trying to speak to everyone and therefore speaking to no one. Some coaches have it because they have built their messaging around a job title or industry rather than a lived problem they have actually solved. And some coaches have it because they are so deep in the expertise of their niche that they've lost the ability to speak in the language of someone who hasn't arrived there yet.Adam and Jess have had every version of this problem themselves. The challenge was called the "10K Coaching Offer Challenge" for years. The intensive was the "Quarter Million Coach Intensive." Both were named for an old version of an old avatar, built around aspirational income language that made sense to them and filtered out the exact coach who needed them most. When they ran their own positioning through the Maslow Mountain filter, they renamed both. Not because the content changed. Because the avatar did.IN THIS EPISODE: - Why "if you don't have enough clients, you might have an avatar problem" is the fastest self-diagnostic you can run right now- The Rory Vaden principle that actually defines who you are built to serve (and it has nothing to do with credentials or certifications)- Why the specialist always beats the generalist, and the cardiac surgeon story that makes it click permanently- The two ways coaches speak about their avatar publicly, and why only one of them generates referrals- Adam's 30-year-old tennis evaluation sheet and the moment he realized he should have been coaching serves, not tennis- The relevance pitch framework, what it is and why "internal niche, external relevant" is the rule that ends the verbal vomit problem- What happened to the challenge participant who walked in with a five-minute monologue and walked out with a six-word sentence- Why imposter syndrome, silo-building, and unclear avatar language are the exact same problem wearing three different outfits- How Adam and Jess renamed both their challenge and their intensive after running their own language through the Maslow filterTHE BIG IDEA: Your avatar is not defined by who you want to serve. It is defined by who you are actually built to serve, the person walking the path you have already walked. The coach who gets clear on that stops chasing clients and starts attracting them. But here is the part most coaches skip: your language for that avatar cannot come from the top of the mountain. You have to climb back down, remember what it felt like to stand at the base, and speak from there.MEMORABLE LINES FROM THIS EPISODE: "The avatar problem is not the avatar's problem. You have an avatar problem because you don't know specifically what you solve.""We don't want you to appeal to the masses. Do not appeal to the masses. We want you to appeal to a very small subset of the masses because you are a specialist in this space.""Internal niche, external relevant. That's the key.""I can't tell you the majority of the nurses that were in my son's NICU room, but you bet your bottom dollar I can name first and last name the doctor who did my son's heart surgery.""The worst language that we hear comes from the people who build in a silo the most."YOUR ONE THING THIS WEEK: Run the two-question self-diagnostic. First: do you have enough clients? If the answer is no, your avatar language is worth a hard look. Second: take your current way of describing what you do and read it out loud to someone who has no context for your niche. If they look confused, ask more questions, or go quiet, that is not engagement. That is polite disengagement. Start there. Simpler, cleaner, more specific to the problem. Not to the credential. Not to the methodology. The problem.CONNECT WITH ADAM AND JESS: If this one hit close to home, come find us at ilovecoachingco.com. That is where our upcoming events live, where the community is, and where you can connect with us directly. If you are ready to stop building alone and start getting real feedback on your avatar and your offer, the Sellable Offer Challenge is the place to start. ilovecoachingco.com/challenge If you know a coach who keeps saying their marketing isn't working but can't explain who they help in one clear sentence, send them this one. That is exactly who this episode is for.Follow the show: @ilovecoachingco on Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and FacebookKEY THEMES: - Avatar clarity as a business diagnostic, not a branding exercise- Maslow's Mountain as a positioning filter- Specialist vs. generalist in coaching- Relevance pitch: internal niche, external relevance- Lived experience as the foundation of authority- Silo-building and its relationship to imposter syndrome- Public language vs. enrollment language for coaches- Feedback as a competitive advantage in offer development

You can build the most meaningful nonprofit in the world, but if nobody knows it exists, it cannot do its work. That is the thread running through this bonus episode of the Visibility Impact Show, recorded live and on foot during Core Legacy's annual Carry the Weight Walk in Columbus, Ohio.Crissy Conner walks with Airielle Dotson, founder of Core Legacy, a nonprofit serving young adults ages 18 to 24 who are navigating some of life's heaviest burdens. Airielle shares the deeply personal story behind why she started Core Legacy, growing up with a mother diagnosed with schizophrenia, a father whose drug addiction took his life when Airielle was 17 and a brother diagnosed with schizophrenia at 16. She carried shame and isolation for years because she never talked about it. Core Legacy was born out of that silence.What started as a dream to create housing for young adults evolved into something smarter. By bringing trauma-informed programming directly to Carroll Stewart Village, a 62-unit renovated motel in Columbus where residents ages 16 to 24 can live for free, Core Legacy met people where they actually were. Not at the top of Maslow's pyramid asking people in survival mode to focus on self-actualization, but right at the foundation, building trust one last Friday of the month at a time.Donate to Carry The Weight or sign up to walk: https://givebutter.com/helpcarrytheweight2026/hot-girl-walkers/crissyconnerDonate any time: https://corelegacy.org/donate/Connect with Core Legacyhttps://www.facebook.com/CoreLegacyColumbushttps://www.instagram.com/corelegacynpo/ The OMNI Method is a diversified visibility strategy built across social media, search and AI - designed for female entrepreneurs who want to be known, found and unforgettable without living online around the clock. If you are ready to build visibility that works harder than you do, learn more at https://thevisibleceo.com/omni Website: thevisibilityimpactshow.comBrand: thevisibleceo.com Instagram: instagram.com/itscrissyconner TikTok: tiktok.com/@crissyconner Facebook: facebook.com/crissyconner YouTube: youtube.com/@CrissyConner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crissyconner 

On this episode, Kevin chats with Aleks Gampel, co-founder of Cuby Technologies, a hardware and software company that's built a completely new type of home construction. With 243 people across three continents and a million engineering hours invested, Cuby has developed a mobile micro factory: a containerized, plug-and-play factory in a box that ships to any market and manufactures single-family homes with unskilled labor at roughly $100 a square foot in 30 days.Aleks walks us through how Cuby has built the antithesis to traditional modular construction by localizing manufacturing rather than centralizing it. He gets into why construction is fundamentally a logistics problem, how 168 shipping containers and 600 SKUs come together on a 6.5-acre site, and why the company chose to manufacture its own windows, framing, and sandwich panels rather than relying on third-party suppliers.He also gets into the economics of the mobile micro factory at roughly $25 million all-in, why Cuby targets regional home builders who can't compete with the Lennars and DR Hortons of the world, and how the company bridges two capital worlds. Venture capital funds the platform while infrastructure equity and debt fund each factory as its own SPV.On the business side, Aleks shares why most startups fail on partnership dynamics, what drew him to a problem nobody has cracked, and why solving for housing sits at the base of Maslow's hierarchy. His take on building inside a conservative industry is straightforward: don't try to reinvent the wheel, just figure out how to make it spin faster.

Have you heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? It's often taught in dental hygiene school in the context of patient care, but in this episode, Dana uses it to demonstrate how you can use it to find out if your foundational needs are being met. Stress, sleep deprivation, financial pressure, chronic pain, burnout, and self-doubt can affect learning, clinical performance, confidence, and even patient communication in dental hygiene school and early practice. This conversation is a reminder that struggling does not always mean you are incapable—it may mean your brain and body are trying to manage too many unmet needs at once. You'll also hear practical ways to check in with yourself, support overwhelmed dental hygiene patients with more empathy, and create realistic routines that protect your well-being while pursuing long-term growth in dental hygiene school and clinical practice.

In the latest episode of Scratch, Tracey-Lee gets into what it really takes to build trust in a controversial space, how she sells brand investment to a CFO who only speaks performance, and the Black Friday campaign where Payflex faked a data breach and somehow lived to tell the tale. The key takeaway:  1. Radical honesty is not a risk, it's a requirement In a controversial category, you have to be as loud with your rebuttals as your critics are with their attacks. Silence reads as guilt. 2. BNPL customers aren't who the headlines say they are Payflex users are not over-indebted people stretching to survive. They're actualizing. Identity-driven. The emotional need sits at the top of Maslow's hierarchy, not the bottom. 3. The two-year brand cliff is real Cut brand budget today, nothing happens for six months, maybe a year. Then sales tank. And to recover it, you spend two to three times what you cut. The lag is the weapon CMOs need to use in every CFO conversation. 4. Brief writing is a tattoo, not a tick box WATTW. What are we trying to achieve here. If you can't answer that before you brief, you shouldn't be briefing. 5. Marketing is an advocate for the market, not a go-to-market function Marketers need to be in the product room early, sometimes aggressively, because no product strategy survives contact with a customer insight that nobody bothered to bring in. 6. Learn the finances early The biggest unlock in Tracey-Lee's career was understanding what CFOs actually care about: customer equity, market share, lifetime value. Not ROAS. 7. Boldness needs justification, not just instinct The data breach campaign worked because it had a clear strategic logic behind it. Payflex is an innovator and Black Friday demands standout or silence. Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube ▶️: https://youtu.be/fPIrrl9Qg3I Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Scratch is hosted by Viren Samani, and he's joined by Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell of Payflex in this episode Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn Find Viren on Linkedin Find Tracey-Lee on Linkedin Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. Rival is a marketing consultancy for brands that want to challenge convention in their category. We're on a mission to understand what challenger brands do differently to grow in categories that are being disrupted, and use a challenger playbook to deliver outsized impact through an integrated, tech-enabled approach. Past guests include CMOs from Mastercard, GE, Shell, Hyperloop, Adobe, PepsiCo, and Papa Johns.If you're interested in learning more about marketing from successful CMOs, we compiled a list of the top 5 CMO podcasts to listen to in 2024; check it out here

You've got the message. You know who you're talking to. So why isn't the marketing working?That's the exact question Adam Roach and Jess Webber dig into in Part 4 of the Maslow Mountain series. This is the episode where the internal work you've done on messaging finally has to go public, and it turns out that's where most coaches hit a wall they didn't see coming.The conversation starts with a distinction that sounds simple but cuts deep: marketing versus performing. If you've been tweaking your message to fit the room, adjusting your language based on who's watching, or changing what you lead with depending on the platform, that's performance. Marketing is something different. It's a clear, consistent message people start to associate with you before you ever show up. It's reputation built in advance. And the gap between those two things is costing coaches real opportunity every single day.Adam and Jess also get into the owned versus borrowed media question, and they're not gentle about it. Borrowed media, your social platforms, your Instagram followers, your TikTok audience, works until it doesn't. You don't own any of it, and one algorithm change or account suspension can erase years of effort overnight. The more durable play is building something you own, getting consistent there first, and then using borrowed platforms to invite people into it, not the other way around.What you'll learn in this episode:Why most coaches are performing instead of marketing, and exactly what the difference looks like in practiceThe "see vs. seek" framework: why you want people actively looking for your solution, not just noticing you existWhy you get tired of your marketing before your market does, and what to do about itThe owned vs. borrowed media strategy ILC uses to control their marketing machineHow Adam and Jess grew ILC's email open rates from under 20% to nearly 67% by fixing message-to-avatar alignmentWhat a lead magnet actually needs to do (and why a simple Google Doc outperformed a professionally designed one)How to build marketing that keeps running even when you're not in the roomThe big idea here is the machine. When your messaging is accurate, when it lands with the right avatar at the right place on the mountain, marketing stops being something you have to push. It starts being something that pulls people toward you while you're doing everything else. That's not a dream state. Adam and Jess are living it right now, and they show the receipts."You want people to seek you versus just see you. And that's a big difference." — Adam RoachResources Mentioned:ILC Community + New Lead Magnet: ilovecoachingco.comUpcoming Sellable Offers Challenge: ilovecoachingco.com/challengeInstagram: @ilovecoachingco / @adamrroach / @thejesswebberYouTube: youtube.com/@ilovecoachingcoTimestamps:[00:00] Intro + Series Recap (Parts 1–3)[03:11] Marketing vs. Performing: What's the Difference?[05:39] See vs. Seek: The Framework[07:06] Why Coaches Quit Marketing Too Soon[09:02] Owned vs. Borrowed Media[13:18] The Dangers of Building Only on Social (Real Story)[15:34] ILC's Email Data: Open Rates from Sub-20% to 67%[18:54] How to Build a Lead Magnet from What You Already Do[23:39] The Machine: Marketing That Runs Without You[27:03] ILC's New Lead Magnet + Sellable Offers Challenge Teaser[28:04] Sneak Peek: Episode 5 — The Avatar ProblemReady to stop guessing and start growing? The ILC community is where coaches build businesses they're actually proud of. Head to ilovecoachingco.com to check out the new lead magnet and the upcoming Sellable Offers Challenge.

Jevan Lenox, Chief People Officer at Writer, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why AI adoption alone is not enough, how companies can use “directed innovation” to drive real business outcomes with AI, and what high performance looks like in the AI era.----  Sponsor Links:

In this solo episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric breaks down what he believes is the single biggest killer of business growth — and it's not the economy, interest rates, or competition.It's comfort.Not the early struggle. Not obvious failure.It's that quiet, sneaky place where:Revenue looks good on paperLife feels “manageable”Survival isn't on the line anymore…and growth stops being necessary, so it quietly becomes optional.Rodric shares:Why most builders don't stall because they fail — they stall because they succeed just enoughHow comfort kills ambition in the same way it killed empires (yes, including Rome)Why your why has to evolve from survival → stability → lifestyle → something biggerWhy “optional growth” will always lose to comfortHow all business problems are ultimately human problemsWhy he still coaches even after selling his last company (and how it ties directly to SASLA & impact)You'll also hear stories about the Roman Empire, Henry Ford, and the subtle way comfort erodes standards, responsibility, discipline — and eventually, your edge.This episode is a gut check for any builder or entrepreneur who's doing 2, 3, even 10 million a year… and feels like life looks good on paper, but something inside knows they're coasting.

Why do some students quit after one day, while others become skiers for life? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas is joined by Sebastian Crain to explore the deep psychology behind snowsports instruction. Sebastian teaches at Aspen Snowmass and Eldora, but he also holds a Master's in the Social Psychology of Sport. He uses that expertise to explain why Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is the ultimate tool for modern instructors. Sebastian breaks down the three basic psychological needs—autonomy, competency, and relatedness—and explains how they lead to "intrinsic motivation." Learn how to move your guests away from just "trying it out" and toward a permanent identity as a snowpro. We also discuss how to deliver "informational" rather than "controlling" feedback to keep your students in the driver's seat. In this episode, we discuss: - How Self-Determination Theory improves on Maslow's Hierarchy. - The motivation spectrum: From ice cream rewards to flow state. - 9 statistically significant characteristics of effective feedback. - Shifting the focus from what you teach to how the guest feels.

In this episode, Lisa continues her deep dive into intentional weight loss through a trauma‑informed, mind‑body‑spirit lens. Building on previous discussions about Maslow's hierarchy and conscious decision‑making, she explores what it truly means to approach weight loss from love, presence, and self‑leadership rather than fear, shame, or diet‑culture conditioning. Lisa reflects on a recent conversation from the Mind and Fitness podcast, where a listener experienced “effortless” weight loss after shifting his mindset. She explains that mindset alone doesn't change the scale—mindset changes behaviors, and behaviors change outcomes. Lisa emphasizes the necessity of waking up and becoming conscious, intentional, and present in your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. Weight loss cannot be passive or dissociated.Topics Include:Conscious Creation & Self‑EnergyLove vs. Fear as a MotivatorBringing All Parts of You Along[0:56] Lisa announces several upcoming opportunities for deeper community engagement, including the first live Patreon Q&A happening Thursday, May 22, 2026 at 6 PM EDT, ongoing Patreon membership tiers at $5, $10, and $25 per month offering behind‑the‑scenes content and live calls, and a five‑day in‑person Omega retreat from July 12–17, 2026.[5:28] Lisa explains that sustainable weight loss requires operating from a higher level of consciousness by taking full responsibility, waking up from “passenger seat” patterns, and stepping into true ownership of food decisions; she highlights Eddie Lindenstein's experience, where moving from self‑force to self‑worth naturally changed his eating behaviors and led to effortless weight loss, demonstrating how internal shifts must translate into physical action to create real results.[13:05] Lisa highlights that sustainable weight loss happens when it is driven by self‑love and safety rather than fear‑based control, noting that love sustains long‑term alignment while fear only fuels short bursts of effort; she also emphasizes the need to fully grieve and accept personal responsibility for every food‑related choice because many people stall until this responsibility truly lands. [28:28] Lisa explains that intentional weight loss requires pairing inner work by continually aligning mindset with nutrient‑dense, high‑volume, low‑calorie eating while observing outcomes and iterating an act of self‑love, liberation, and self‑actualization rather than self‑loathing allow the pursuit to become an embodied expression of growth and personal freedom.[47:17] Lisa underscores the importance of grounding intentional weight loss in safety by maintaining clear health boundaries while accessing capital‑S Self energy from IFS and spiritual frameworks (presence, perspective, patience, playfulness, persistence; calm, clarity, courage, curiosity, compassion, confidence, connection, creativity) so that behavior change arises from wholeness and self‑leadership rather than deficiency‑driven pursuit.. [54:16] Lisa teaches that readiness for intentional weight loss requires reliably meeting basic needs—eating when hungry, stopping when full, and trusting food consistency—because the same behaviors can be safe or unsafe depending on the energy behind them; she reminds listeners that they are spiritual beings who have bodies, not bodies who occasionally feel spiritual, and she emphasizes integrating and honoring all past selves rather than exiling them, modeling this through keeping old photos visible and her “302” tattoo as a way of carrying her history with love and sustaining long‑term change.Embody Peace With Food: A Revolutionary Holistic Approach - Omega Institute: July 12-17, 2026LISA IS NOW ACCEPTING: One-on-One Clients!⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠Email Lisa: ⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials: Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

For the first time in 26 years of the Working Relations Index, every single North American OEM moved up the chart. Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, GM, and Nissan all scored higher than the year before. That has never happened. Not once.In this special episode, Jan sits down with Dr. Angela Johnson, principal at Plante Moran responsible for the WRI, along with Sig Huber, Chief Commercial Officer of Elm Analytics and former supplier risk leader at Toyota and Fiat Chrysler. Three sharp voices. One story the industry needs to hear.Tariffs. EV cost recovery. Permacrisis fatigue. Return-to-office mandates. Four undercurrents shaped this year's results, and they all point to the same place. When OEMs can't control the macro, they lean into what they can control. Communication. Accessibility. Buyer responsiveness. Taking the meeting. Listening. Acting. That's what moved the needle, and the suppliers noticed.Ford's 32-point jump is the second-largest gain in WRI history, and Liz Door led that charge from the top. Stellantis is showing the early signs of a real turnaround under Filosa. GM's still working through cultural inertia, but the relationship side keeps moving in the right direction. And Toyota and Honda aren't slowing down.Angela also unpacks her new 6C framework. It's the bridge between transactional and relational. Commercial fairness, consistency, clear expectations, communication, continuity, and collaboration. It's the structure the industry's been missing.But here's the harder truth. The next 18 to 24 months will test every relationship in this industry. Cost of goods sold is climbing. Supplier financial distress is creeping back. Cross-functional alignment inside the OEMs is slipping. The playbook's changing. The question isn't whether we can do this together. It's whether we will.Here's the link to the WRI 2026 StudyThemes Discussed in this EpisodeFirst-time-ever WRI result: all six OEMs scored upPermacrisis fatigue and the shift toward collaborationTariffs, EV cost recovery, and commercial fairnessThe 6C framework: bridging transactional and relationalFord's record-setting jump and Liz Door's leadershipStellantis's rebound under FilosaGM's ongoing culture changeTop 50 suppliers, organizational memory, and cultural inertiaReturn-to-office mandates and buyer performanceCross-functional decline inside the OEMsFrom cost reduction to resilience: the playbook is changing

In an era marked by remote work, digital convenience, and a documented 24% decline in everyday social interactions, many leaders are noticing a subtle but significant erosion of human connection — both in their personal lives and across their organizations. Our guest is Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, associate professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and author of the new book Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How Small Talk Can Add Up To a Big Life. Sandstrom has spent 16 years researching the often-overlooked power of brief conversations with strangers — what she calls “micro-social interactions.” Her work reveals that these small moments are far from trivial. Talking to strangers can meaningfully improve mood, reduce anxiety, strengthen our sense of belonging, spark curiosity, and even lead to surprising insights or unexpected opportunities. Yet most people dramatically underestimate these benefits and overestimate the discomfort involved. For leaders, the implications extend well beyond personal well-being. In workplaces where belonging remains a fundamental human need — sitting near the top of Maslow's hierarchy after basic security — fostering even these tiny moments of genuine connection can elevate employee morale, combat isolation, and help create cultures where people feel truly seen and valued. The conversation explores practical ways leaders can apply these insights: from how they start meetings and interact with team members to the everyday environments they shape that make natural human exchange more likely. The discussion also examines the real psychological barriers that hold people back — including fear of rejection, which research shows is far rarer than we predict — and offers practical steps for building comfort over time. A memorable statistics class experiment involving simple greetings provides direct, actionable lessons for anyone in a leadership role. Sandstrom's research, recently featured in The New York Times, challenges the modern habit of moving through our days in relative silence. It invites a gentler, more connected way of showing up — both as individuals and as leaders. As the episode makes clear, meaningful improvements in well-being and organizational health often arise not from grand gestures, but from the cumulative power of many small interactions. Tune in to discover why reintroducing these everyday moments of connection may be one of the simplest yet most powerful levers available to leaders today — and how small talk (yes, small talk!) can add up to a bigger, richer life and a more humane workplace.  It is a really cool and uncommonly insightful conversation! The post Gillian Sandstrom: How Talking to Strangers Boosts Well-Being and Leadership Impact appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

This Deep Dive series revisits some of our past episodes on discerning what we need as moms, and then asking for it confidently. Most of us know about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the pyramid pattern through which human needs and motivations generally move upward. We can't worry about what's at the upper levels of the pyramid until and unless the more basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid– food, warmth, safety– are met first. Leslie Forde, founder of ⁠Mom's Hierarchy of Needs⁠, has rethought that pyramid for the way we live our lives as mothers. There's a reason there's not enough bandwidth in our lives for fun and connection and self-actualization. Mom's Hierarchy of Needs provides moms with products, research and community to reclaim time from their never-done to-do lists. In this episode, Leslie explains: Why mom's hierarchy of needs is a little different than Maslow's When and why your hierarchy of needs might shift How to prioritize your career, healthy relationships, and self-care in your own hierarchy Leslie says that it's important to realize your health and wellbeing is equal in importance to your children's health and wellbeing, and once you internalize that, you can start to make room for your own needs without feeling guilty or frivolous. Here's where you can find Leslie: Facebook: @MOMSHIERARCHYOFNEEDS Twitter: @MOMSHIERARCHY IG: @MOMSHIERARCHYOF_NEEDS ⁠Leslie's TimeCheck app⁠ ⁠https://momshierarchyofneeds.com/⁠ Our episode ⁠"Isn't This Supposed to Be More Fun?"⁠ Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month, you'll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events. What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lisa talks about how safety, conscious input, and mind‑body awareness set the foundation for intentional weight loss. She shares new updates from “Bob,” whose real‑time shifts show how tools like safety visualization and breath awareness create real change. Lisa explains why movement only becomes therapeutic when your mindset and your body are working together, and she reframes stress through seasonality and bioindividuality—reminding us that our capacity changes across life seasons. She introduces Maslow's hierarchy to show why a steady, safe relationship with food must come first before any aesthetic goals. This episode sets the stage for the next phase of the Solo Series: a trauma‑informed, grounded approach to sustainable weight loss.Topics Include:Conscious InputEmbodied ShiftsSeasonal CapacityFoundational Safety[0:33] Lisa announces current community offerings: a free trauma‑informed restorative yoga class on May 14, a free one‑hour coaching session for anyone who registers for the Omega retreat by May 15, details for the in‑person Omega retreat happening July 12–17, and the launch of the Patreon community with bonus content and a monthly live Q&A.[20:01] Lisa expands on embodied safety as the starting point for any real change, showing how practices like the safety bubble help your body feel protected enough to grow. She uses Maslow's hierarchy to illustrate why stability with food and basic safety must come first, explaining that intentional weight loss sits higher on the pyramid as a growth‑based goal—something you can only pursue once your foundational needs are met and your system feels steady, supported, and resourced.[32:17] Lisa introduces the three‑level framework by explaining that intentional weight loss only becomes possible when you move through a clear progression. She frames the entire process as a trauma‑informed path from safety to connection to intentional change. [34:13] Lisa explains that Level 1 is about building emotional sobriety and food stability, where she teaches you to feed yourself regularly and predictably so your body learns it is safe, supported, and no longer in survival mode. Level 2 focuses on reconnecting with your body through interoception, breath, posture, and conscious input, helping you make choices from regulation instead of reactivity. Level 3 is where intentional weight loss becomes possible, because you are grounded, resourced, and able to make growth‑based adjustments with clarity, agency, and self‑trust rather than urgency or self‑rejection.[1:02:54] Lisa explains the difference between pursuing weight loss from deprivation versus growth, naming how her past survival‑driven attempts came from unmet needs while her current aesthetic goals only make sense because her foundation is stable. She shows that intentional change can only happen when radical acceptance, self‑compassion, and trauma‑informed awareness are woven into every level turning the pursuit of any goal into a gentle, shame‑free practice of reparenting rather than a return to urgency or self‑abandonment. [1:25:27] Lisa wraps up the episode by bringing the focus back to safety, readiness, and pacing, reminding listeners that intentional weight loss can only happen after the foundational work is in place. She emphasizes that the next episode will finally move into the “how‑to,” but only because the groundwork has now been fully laid. She closes by encouraging listeners to stay with the process that makes sustainable change possible.Embody Peace With Food: A Revolutionary Holistic Approach - Omega Institute: July 12-17, 2026LISA IS NOW ACCEPTING: One-on-One Clients!⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠Email Lisa: ⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials: Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

In this episode, Scott Clark, co-founder and CEO of Distributional, joins us to explore how teams can reliably operate and improve complex LLM systems and agents in production. Scott introduces a Maslow's hierarchy of observability: telemetry for logging, monitoring for known signals, and post-production or online analytics to surface unknown unknowns. We dig into examples of real-world failures Scott's team has seen in production systems, such as “lazy” tool-use hallucinations that standard evals miss, and how mapping traces into vector fingerprints enables clustering and topic discovery to uncover emergent behaviors. Scott explains how analytics can feed the data flywheel by generating evals, guardrails, and training data, and why online, adaptive approaches are essential for non-stationary models. We also touch on practical how-to's such as instrumentation with OpenTelemetry, the GenAI semantic conventions, and the role of dedicated analytics tools. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/767.

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Today's conversation might change the way you think about your home. What if the spaces you live in are quietly shaping your energy, relationships, and sense of purpose—every single day? Whether you own or rent, this episode will show you how to put the mind–body–environment connection to work for you.”Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with more than 25 years of experience and the author of the #1 bestselling book Conscious Home Design, which has reached the top of the charts in seven countries. An award-winning architect, Talor specializes in single- and multi-family homes as well as intentional communities, working with clients across the United States and select international locations.Talor's Website@conscioushomedesign on InstagramTalor's Facebook pageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talorstewart/Over the past two decades, Talor has developed the Conscious Home Design (CHD) philosophy and system—an approach that helps people understand how their homes can actively support wellbeing, relationships, and personal growth. In addition to his design practice, he teaches and certifies other designers and architects in the CHD method, empowering them to bring these life-changing principles to clients everywhere.Talor's work expands the familiar mind-body connection to include the built environment, helping people—whether they own or rent—make simple, meaningful changes that uplift daily life.1) What Really Makes a Good Life?Talor, you often reference long-term research on happiness. What does the research—especially the Harvard Study on Adult Happiness—tell us about what actually helps people thrive as they age, and how did that insight influence your approach to home design?2) Relationships, By DesignOne of the exercises in your workbook is about three different types of relationships that are essential to our wellbeing. Can you break those down for us—and explain how the bones of our homes can either support or undermine those relationships?3) From Maslow to the Floor PlanWhen you're thinking about what a home truly needs to provide, what framework do you use? How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs translate into your concept of the nine essential spaces, and why does that matter whether someone lives in a house or a small apartment?4) The “Sunny Window Effect”You've coined the term sunny window effect. What is it, and why does access to sunlight have such a powerful influence on motivation, mood, and daily behavior?5) Small Shifts, Big ImpactFor listeners who may not be building a new home—or who rent—what are a few small, practical changes they can make right now to shift their environment and, in turn, shift their life?If someone listening today wants to start living more intentionally—but feels overwhelmed—what's one simple step they can take this week to let their home support them more fully?What could we do to start making a “Creative Room: Express Yourself! Making Room for Creativity”?